2015 vs. 2016 FXDL's

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Mar 16, 2017 | 10:12 AM

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NORTY FLATZ

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Anyone ridden and compared the 2016 to the 2017?

Mar 16, 2017 | 10:19 AM

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fxrnutt

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Is there a difference?

Mar 16, 2017 | 10:27 AM

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martinj

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Is there a difference?

As near as I can tell, the only difference is in the cosmetics (paint scheme).

Mar 16, 2017 | 12:33 PM

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NORTY FLATZ

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Think we'll see the M8 in '18?

Mar 16, 2017 | 05:28 PM

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Antonio Balls

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Think we'll see the M8 in '18?

I rode the M8 extensively last week in Daytona. It is a really, really nice setup. After riding the stable of bikes for 6.5 hours I noticed my left hand getting tired from the clutch on the touring bikes. It's different from the non M8's but the factory is aware of the issue among riders.

Then again under a normal day of riding for that long I wouldn't be shifting nearly as much. It sure was fun punishing the factory bikes around Daytona International Airport though. They took a licking and kept on ticking. Most of them anyway😳

Mar 16, 2017 | 10:24 PM

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NORTY FLATZ

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Yes, heard the clutch lever was stiff on the M8's.

Mar 16, 2017 | 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Yes, heard the clutch lever was stiff on the M8's.

It really is. When Sweeetwater dropped my FXDLS they gave me an M8 RK for about two weeks. That clutch was something else for my commute. Overall smooth bike, but the increase in power is eaten up by the extra weight of the RK and bigger bikes.

I do think we will see it move the the Dyna line by either '18 or '19 at the latest. They have to meet those European emission standards if they want to keep selling bikes over there!

Mar 18, 2017 | 07:00 PM

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NORTY FLATZ

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Went for a ride today. Palomar Mtn "wide spot" on the famous tightside.

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Mar 19, 2017 | 10:58 AM

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Nice. Been some great weather.

Oct 11, 2019 | 01:20 AM

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Darwindidit

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Is 2015 fxdl ho or not?

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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Wait a minute! Are you fellow members telling me that the 2015 and 2016 are geared differently?

If so, then my comparo means very little.

How many here shift @ 5000rpm, on a regular basis? Especially to a cold engine?