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Nov 8, 2016 | 12:29 PM

#191

Drodrigueznyc

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From: Westchester, NY

cool. can you tell if the baffles are designed to be removable/replaceable? i assume they must be. I opted for them because I like the slash up design and black heat shields.

Nov 10, 2016 | 06:20 PM

#192

MarkBorg

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From: St Louis, MO

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Originally Posted by MarkBorg

Ultra Limited....After only 200 miles on the stage 3 kit (1100 on the bike) the bike developed a loud ticking/knocking in the engine.its at the shop now. I'll update what they find the issue. The initial diagnosis is cracked head. Evidently this has happened several times while doing the upgrade.

Evidently the front head was leaking water into the cylinder and it is toast. I saw it today and it is grooved in several places. The top of both pistons and the valves were very black...almost sticky looking to me. Harley Rep is supposed to look st it tomorrow and we will go from there. Looks like it's gonna be a new top end.

Nov 10, 2016 | 07:05 PM

#193

MikeyTX

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From: Skunk Hollow, TX

Sitting here eating my bowl of ice cream congratulating myself for sitting this one out.................. Unlike in past years.

Nov 10, 2016 | 09:49 PM

#194

splattttttt

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From: MASS_hole

I'm literally crying inside for all of you M8 owners for the trouble you're going through.
It's amazing how you're all coping with your problems.
tip'o the hat to you!

Nov 11, 2016 | 03:06 PM

#195

SWThomas

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From: Camp Lejeune, NC

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Originally Posted by splattttttt

I'm literally crying inside for all of you M8 owners for the trouble you're going through.
It's amazing how you're all coping with your problems.
tip'o the hat to you!

What's amazing is that the amount of folks who have had issues is minuscule compared to the folks who've had zero issues and absolutely love their new rides. Yet the posts in this thread would have one believe that the new engine is a lemon and that HD is only a step away from a recall. Lol!

Nov 11, 2016 | 05:16 PM

#196

ChrisHo

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From: Georgia

HD of Atlanta brought my Road King back to me today. Basically a ten dollar part did the bike in. Kudos to HD of Atlanta for both picking it up and bring it back.

Parts list

10080, Clamp, Drain Hose
10354, Clamp, Spring/Black
62700141 Oil Pressure Check Valve, PC OI
62700143 Hose, Inlet, Oil Cooler

Nov 11, 2016 | 05:25 PM

#197

Puma NJ

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisHo

Not a problem but an observation, my 17 Road King's left exhaust exit point is definitely darker than the right side which looks nearly clean. With my boxer and even my older BMW K I used to have I could excuse it to cylinder arrangement and being on kick stand.

With the RK all I have is the kick stand, the cylinders are vertical so I wonder whats up

Older ones did that, too.

Nov 11, 2016 | 06:52 PM

#198

MikeyTX

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From: Skunk Hollow, TX

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Originally Posted by splattttttt

I'm literally crying inside for all of you M8 owners for the trouble you're going through.
It's amazing how you're all coping with your problems.
tip'o the hat to you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWThomas

Yeah, one poster is pizzed because even though his engine issue was fixed free of charge, the MoCo didn't bless him with a free extended warranty. Oh Wah !

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Nov 12, 2016 | 12:46 PM

#199

rodhotter

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From: pennsylvania

these days be it 2,3,or 4 wheels the buyer is the real tester!!! gotta say harley die-hards are a very patient bunch for the most part + a loner should be offer with any more than a weeks work IMO. good luck to all beta testers!!!

Nov 12, 2016 | 01:22 PM

#200

MikeyTX

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From: Skunk Hollow, TX

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Originally Posted by rodhotter

A loaner should be a given if the issue can not be fixed before closing, same day. I know GM does as do most all of the foreign car mfgr's. In fact, my servicing Corvette dealer will give me a loaner even if it is a same day fix just so I don't have to hang out. They want to Keep me from trying to run off with the 40 ish hottie at the front desk ............

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