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Sep 5, 2016 | 04:33 PM

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nevada72

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Originally Posted by sam2010

beta testers? Get over it harley got a new bike it's going in a new direction whether one thinks it's a test or not.

How much would one give right now for a first year pan head with a springer front end??

$6000?

Sep 5, 2016 | 04:33 PM

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PapaThiele

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I take beta blockers, so when I test rode an M8 I could not have been a beta tester

Sep 5, 2016 | 04:51 PM

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Sam2010

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If you must Separate. Maybe can do it by years 2014 and up.

Sep 5, 2016 | 04:53 PM

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Ultraboy105

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Originally Posted by nevada72

Or is a Rushmore just a twin cam with infotainment?

I submit that Harleys are most often categorized by the type of motor they have - not the bike built around it.

But honestly, I really don't give a crap. Just voicing an opinion.

Love it when people say they don't care, but still give their opinion. It's OK to care.
Anyhow, the Rushmore comes with new issues, a whole new bag system, new electronic system and abs. It shares more with the '17 than the pre '14. They're all touring bikes, but segregation of 13 down and 14 up just makes sense. And everyone is putting their 2 cents in on their experience with the '17, and it's flooding the general forum population from getting help.

Sep 5, 2016 | 04:55 PM

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'05Train

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Originally Posted by PapaThiele

Scroll with a mouse? How archaic! Use the page up/down buttons

Whoa there big fella! This is a Harley forum, don't go confusin' the boys with them newfangled idears......

Sep 5, 2016 | 05:16 PM

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nevada72

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Originally Posted by Ultraboy105

It may be okay.....but I still don't. Giving an opinion is different than caring. Like when someone asks - "Should I commute on a Dyna or Sportster?" I may offer my opinion. But do I care? Not at all. Same deal here.

As far as the rest, I disagree with how you classify bikes. To me it's about the motor - as stated. You may think your way makes sense, but to me it doesn't. Different perspectives I guess. No right or wrong here- just opinions.

Re: the 17 banter going on....it will fade. They were just released so everyone is excited to share their opinion. Me included. This is an enthusiasts forum. That's what we do.

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Re: Beta testing - my 14 Rushmore was the 1st of the last evolution of Twinkies and the new stuff mentioned. I really wasn't concerned. Warranties and factory recalls will handle whatever comes up. It will for the M8 too. Fortunately for me, very few things came up. The bike has been great and stone cold reliable. But really, it's the last iteration of the twin cam, so in theory, all the bugs should be worked out on the important stuff.

My biggest concern would be buying a one year only bike like the 08.

Last edited by nevada72; Sep 5, 2016 at 07:24 PM.

Sep 5, 2016 | 06:44 PM

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ORradtech

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam2010

Beta testers? Get over it Harley got a new bike it's going in a New Direction whether one thinks it's a test or not.

How much would one give right now for a first year pan head with a Springer front end??

Don't take offense, first adopters are always beta testers.
I've got an 07 and I'd argue that it was a bigger change from the previous year than the m8s are from 2016. 07 had a new engine, new transmission and a new radio so it was a beta bike as well.
It is also pretty commonly referred to as a bastard year. Ive gotta say, I wonder if the 17s are destined to be a repeat bastard year what with the new frame susposedly coming in 2018...

Sep 5, 2016 | 06:44 PM

#28

lyork

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The Milwaukee 8 needs its own forum, or sub forum. The mods don't see it this way however. This thread will be locked, or moved to the general chat forum much the same as every other thread requesting a new forum for the M8.

Maybe the mods have a bigger plan? Or perhaps they believe the M8 will go away after this year? Who knows??

In before the lock!

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