M8 problems
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Texas
For clarification, the transfer problem happens on touring bikes with the hydraulic clutch. It doesn't happen on Softail models because they don't have the hydraulic clutch.
Novice
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 20
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From: NYC
hows it going? So I bought a 2019 Roadglide special and at 564 miles the clutch stopped working... same problem that the other bikes have.. secondary actuator... Harley said but there isnt a recall on your bike... right but there will be you just dont have enough 2019s yet.. so I called them to come n pick it up to fix and they dropped it in the trailer my bike is black on black and everything shows so .. so after 2weeks I went down to the shop to see what had been done... well nothing , just taken apart and waiting....they said after its fixed they would only charge me a small fee to deliver it back to me.... so I guess after spending $30,000 I should pay more . So if ya got a 19 with a hydraulic clutch be ready...
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: here n there
Sorry, but I can't tell from your posts exactly what happened. Kinda interested since I occasionally do business with both of these dealers. Did Latus refuse to pick up your bike so you had to contact Paradise? Was it Paradise that dropped the bike? Was it a surprise that they were going to charge you to return it? Why are they hanging on to it so long if it's just cosmetic damage? Or is it the clutch repair that's holding things up?
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From: poway
Neutral switch or the wiring involved.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Oz
Check your bike for codes.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: OC California
Problem with my 2019 Fat Boy 114
The problem is, OMG its so much fun! The suspension is go much better on this softail then any previous TC versions. While some people might complain about the wide tires and cornering, I'm here to tell you that it corners just fine, really good in fact. I have no issues at all leaning into curves and I don't understand why some people do..... All I can think of is your used to a crotch rocket or older narrow tires on your bike. Sure its not a race car but damn my 2019 Fat Boy 114 takes twisties just fine. And the wider ties really feel good going down the road. Pot holes and cement lines barely have an effect on control. This is my 4th Harley Davidson, this new build and the new M8 are what is keeping me a Harley fan. Ride safe.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 609
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From: Allover
The problem is, OMG its so much fun! The suspension is go much better on this softail then any previous TC versions. While some people might complain about the wide tires and cornering, I'm here to tell you that it corners just fine, really good in fact. I have no issues at all leaning into curves and I don't understand why some people do..... All I can think of is your used to a crotch rocket or older narrow tires on your bike. Sure its not a race car but damn my 2019 Fat Boy 114 takes twisties just fine. And the wider ties really feel good going down the road. Pot holes and cement lines barely have an effect on control. This is my 4th Harley Davidson, this new build and the new M8 are what is keeping me a Harley fan. Ride safe.
However I would swop my 2017 SGS frame for the mono shocked 2018 Softail frame in a heartbeat.Like most heavy big tyre Harley's it takes a positive counter steer to bring it alive and sling it through the corners.Through sharp hard corners or sweeping bends in 2500 miles of our purposefully Mountainous route through Colorado,Utah,Wyoming and Dakota to Sturgis we could not fault it! O K at lunatic speeds it really could do with a second front disk!
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From: State of Confusion
something is amiss..my 17 RK which is identical, 100% SE Stage 1 does not exhibit this behavior, although occasionally/randomly has a mind of its own but the vast majority of the time it plays nice and consistent