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Old 02-23-2018, 01:38 PM
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Default Greetings...advice on M8
Hey fellow HD fans. I’ve had a 2000 Deuce since 99, and I’m ready for something new.
Any commentary on the 2016 liquid cooled motor compared to the M8 engine would be appreciated.
Trying to decide between a Used 16, or a new 18.
Thanks for any input
keep the shiny side up !
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Old 02-23-2018, 01:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Virginia.....go with the "new" M8.....
 
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Originally Posted by squirrelsnest
Welcome to the forum from Virginia.....go with the "new" M8.....
Would you say the new motor is worth a $8K price difference?
I'm looking as a 2016 Road Glide, loaded, 4K miles for $25K, or a new RG, stage 1 and some other goodies for about $33K
 
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Old 02-23-2018, 02:36 PM
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Welcome from the southwestern part of Colorado. I love my M8, but the '16 is a great machine and it's hard to argue the price savings.
 
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Welcome to the Forum, price is everything they are both great motors.
 
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Get the used one until HD irons out the teething issues on the M8.
 
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Welcome to the forum! Regret is a bitch to live with. Get what you what and screw the price.
 
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I'm loving the M8 117 it's has a ton of pull and It will put a smile on your face.
 
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which road glide are you getting for $25k? an ultra prices out at about $22,500 retail, so if it is a fltrx or fltrxs, you are definitely getting gouged on pricing. doesn't really matter what options are on it, guaranteed they didn't pay the previous owner for them when he traded it in.

i would look at another dealer. seems both prices are high to me.
 
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Originally Posted by skratch
which road glide are you getting for $25k? an ultra prices out at about $22,500 retail, so if it is a fltrx or fltrxs, you are definitely getting gouged on pricing. doesn't really matter what options are on it, guaranteed they didn't pay the previous owner for them when he traded it in.

i would look at another dealer. seems both prices are high to me.
My thoughts exactly. There are some deals to be had out there, new and late model used.
 
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