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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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I hear some well posted company is coming out with new rockers to correct the defective ones in the M8. And another well known company is building two stabilizers one for the front one for the rear to correct the death wobble.
Yeah.. The good thing is that Bagger Nuts can be adapted to this chassis arrangement easily..
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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My problem is they didn't have any Road Kings to sell..
Oh I hope they do... The Moco shows em on their website..
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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I am having an issue with what oil to run,

No really if that tuner is back order that sucks. I ordered my bike as well as all the stuff to make it the 114", i won't be happy if i can't get that stuff. The techs aren't trained in it yet, but really motors are motors, i have faith they can get it together. Plus i have a 7 year warranty so if there are any issues. I am assuming those back ordered products will start clearing now that the dealer show is done.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by roadrash3
I am having an issue with what oil to run,

No really if that tuner is back order that sucks. I ordered my bike as well as all the stuff to make it the 114", i won't be happy if i can't get that stuff. The techs aren't trained in it yet, but really motors are motors, i have faith they can get it together. Plus i have a 7 year warranty so if there are any issues. I am assuming those back ordered products will start clearing now that the dealer show is done.
Looks like PC and TTS will have tuners shortly..
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 05:59 AM
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My problem is....I don't have one yet
Yea, thats my problem also. The ones I rode were really good running bikes and they were not even broke in yet. I bet Harley sells a bunch of these.
 

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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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there is bound to be some teething problems with anything new. time will tell.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jammerx
My problem is they didn't have any Road Kings to sell..
The first '17 my dealer got in was a King in Blue/Silver. She was a sight to see.






Meanwhile, looks like my new one (or at least the one I'd buy) just rolled off the truck:



 

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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 0796bob
Stopped by local dealer and the problem I have is if I buy a bike and want a 114or117 kit they can't do it? No training yet by techs, tuner is on permanent back order as of now,I didn't ask but I'm guessing the kits are not available yet either, so unless you want a bone stock bike your S.O.L.!
Just curious as why a "bone stock" bike that will out perform MOST of the modified Harley's on the road is a problem?
 
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post problems with the new M8 engines here.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fullautomike
Some people are always trying to find fault with everything,
even if it has only been introduced to the public for 4 days !!!!!
We should have expected it, shouldn't have we ??
 
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