M-8 idling problems
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Stage III
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From: Surrey BC
M-8 idling problems
2017 Road Glide Ultra is having idling problems. Started at the end of a long trip and has continued. As I stop the bike it idles between 400 and 1200 RPM almost stalling. Took it to the dealer, they experienced it also, they tried a reboot of the computer? Still no good. Will have to take it back.
Road Warrior
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From: Salem, Or
No I think he is just letting everyone know what a POS his new 2017 bike is. I was really hoping to see some great improvements in reliability with the new motor but I don't see it.
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From: Central California
I rented a '17 Road King recently, and I gotta say I was not impressed. The idle was all over the place, and at times I thought it would die. The way they went on and on at the dealer, I thought for sure that after riding it, the temptation to buy would be overwhelming.
Thankfully there was no such temptation. It had good power, but man o man, it was a clattering sum-b!tch! Not to mention how choppy the ride was even with "The All New Suspension."
Maybe it was because it was a rental, and had probably been smokin' hot on many occasions while sitting in Oahu traffic.
I hope you can get 'er fixed up.
Thankfully there was no such temptation. It had good power, but man o man, it was a clattering sum-b!tch! Not to mention how choppy the ride was even with "The All New Suspension."
Maybe it was because it was a rental, and had probably been smokin' hot on many occasions while sitting in Oahu traffic.
I hope you can get 'er fixed up.
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From: Columbus, OH
I rented a '17 Road King recently, and I gotta say I was not impressed. The idle was all over the place, and at times I thought it would die. The way they went on and on at the dealer, I thought for sure that after riding it, the temptation to buy would be overwhelming.
Thankfully there was no such temptation. It had good power, but man o man, it was a clattering sum-b!tch! Not to mention how choppy the ride was even with "The All New Suspension."
Maybe it was because it was a rental, and had probably been smokin' hot on many occasions while sitting in Oahu traffic.
I hope you can get 'er fixed up.
Thankfully there was no such temptation. It had good power, but man o man, it was a clattering sum-b!tch! Not to mention how choppy the ride was even with "The All New Suspension."
Maybe it was because it was a rental, and had probably been smokin' hot on many occasions while sitting in Oahu traffic.
I hope you can get 'er fixed up.
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From: Columbus, OH
The best was the guy that told me to watch how I get on the throttle because it will take off like a rocket. I laughed
I find it very funny how many people, especially at dealers, ask me if I'm ready to "step up" to a touring bike
I find it very funny how many people, especially at dealers, ask me if I'm ready to "step up" to a touring bike
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