M8 problems
Road Warrior
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From: United States
Its going to be funny if the new 19 engines take a giant **** as well
Wiz 🤣
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From: Mandurah, West Oz
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From: State of Confusion
never say never, and stop being so paranoid! you have to realize it's such a small % that have major problems right?..missing out on the best HD Touring engine ever but it's your money and tolerance for risk so I get the apprehension...I rolled the dice as an early adopter and am one month away from having 2 years and 26,000 miles of the most fun I've ever had on a Harley and it's yet to leave me stranded or ruin a trip
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never say never, and stop being so paranoid! you have to realize it's such a small % that have major problems right?..missing out on the best HD Touring engine ever but it's your money and tolerance for risk so I get the apprehension...I rolled the dice as an early adopter and am one month away from having 2 years and 26,000 miles of the most fun I've ever had on a Harley and it's yet to leave me stranded or ruin a trip
Especially when it's looking rather random - some deals = 0% problems, other dealers = 24% problems (my local one, for e.g.)
When it's my $52 000 on the line, my risk.... I'm waiting to see if the early adopters have problems.
At the end of the day - I want to ride, not sit around while it's in warranty repairs for 4 to 7 weeks. It really doesn't HAVE to be Harley... I like the bikes but I'm no fanboi.
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Yes - but that's easy to say when it's not your money and you got a good bike. Having a good bike doesn't take away that there are bad ones and HD are incompetent at fixing them.
Especially when it's looking rather random - some deals = 0% problems, other dealers = 24% problems (my local one, for e.g.)
When it's my $52 000 on the line, my risk.... I'm waiting to see if the early adopters have problems.
At the end of the day - I want to ride, not sit around while it's in warranty repairs for 4 to 7 weeks. It really doesn't HAVE to be Harley... I like the bikes but I'm no fanboi.
Especially when it's looking rather random - some deals = 0% problems, other dealers = 24% problems (my local one, for e.g.)
When it's my $52 000 on the line, my risk.... I'm waiting to see if the early adopters have problems.
At the end of the day - I want to ride, not sit around while it's in warranty repairs for 4 to 7 weeks. It really doesn't HAVE to be Harley... I like the bikes but I'm no fanboi.
Road Warrior
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Last edited by Wizardofaus; Aug 6, 2018 at 09:56 AM.
Tourer
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From: Valdosta, GA.
I think I would have been just as happy on a different brand of bike, but there's a little something else you get when you buy a Harley. It's a lifestyle, a community of people.
WHat major manufacturer doesn't have an issue here and there? Recalls, unhappy consumers, haters, you'll find it with any Moco.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Yes - but that's easy to say when it's not your money and you got a good bike. Having a good bike doesn't take away that there are bad ones and HD are incompetent at fixing them.
Especially when it's looking rather random - some deals = 0% problems, other dealers = 24% problems (my local one, for e.g.)
When it's my $52 000 on the line, my risk.... I'm waiting to see if the early adopters have problems.
At the end of the day - I want to ride, not sit around while it's in warranty repairs for 4 to 7 weeks. It really doesn't HAVE to be Harley... I like the bikes but I'm no fanboi.
Especially when it's looking rather random - some deals = 0% problems, other dealers = 24% problems (my local one, for e.g.)
When it's my $52 000 on the line, my risk.... I'm waiting to see if the early adopters have problems.
At the end of the day - I want to ride, not sit around while it's in warranty repairs for 4 to 7 weeks. It really doesn't HAVE to be Harley... I like the bikes but I'm no fanboi.
Your approach is pretty much the one I'm taking as well. If I didn't already have two reliable bikes I really like I'd be more inclined to take a chance, but for now I'm content to wait and see how this all shakes out.
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From: Mandurah, West Oz
Is that what a touring bike goes for in Oz? Yowza....and I thought Canadian prices were bad.....
Your approach is pretty much the one I'm taking as well. If I didn't already have two reliable bikes I really like I'd be more inclined to take a chance, but for now I'm content to wait and see how this all shakes out.
Your approach is pretty much the one I'm taking as well. If I didn't already have two reliable bikes I really like I'd be more inclined to take a chance, but for now I'm content to wait and see how this all shakes out.
About 10k less for the Freewheeler.
A lot of money to risk on getting a problem that they seem to have no idea of AND some dealers even say "Sumping? What's that then?"
So.. yeah.. I'm playing a "wait and see" game. Riding is for fun, not hassles... life already has enough of those!
