M8 problems
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,921
Likes: 199
From: Skunk Hollow, TX
They wanted somewhere in the area of $1k for the 20K service that includes repacking the neck bearings. 
My indie about pee'd his britches when I told him. He was laughing that hard. 
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 18
From: SE Michigan
Nothin' like the real thang...
Agree. just love my '07 RK 103 inch. Love the shake, love the rumble, love the shifter clunk, love that I can change plugs without pulling the tank, love that it's dry as a bone, love that it's air cooled, love that it hauls *** with a Stage 1, on and on.
These new M8's look like an engineering nightmare with so much that can go wrong like valves that "never need adjusting" yet aren't hydraulic. Can't wait to see how these things start self destructing at around 50k miles.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 170
Likes: 23
From: KC
Agree. just love my '07 RK 103 inch. Love the shake, love the rumble, love the shifter clunk, love that I can change plugs without pulling the tank, love that it's dry as a bone, love that it's air cooled, love that it hauls *** with a Stage 1, on and on.
These new M8's look like an engineering nightmare with so much that can go wrong like valves that "never need adjusting" yet aren't hydraulic. Can't wait to see how these things start self destructing at around 50k miles.
These new M8's look like an engineering nightmare with so much that can go wrong like valves that "never need adjusting" yet aren't hydraulic. Can't wait to see how these things start self destructing at around 50k miles.
Why do people who don't own something so eager to pile on people that do? I don't get it . . .
I've had an 80 Shovel, an 03, 05 and 11 Twin Cam - of all of them, only the 03 was worth a damn. BUT - I don't wish you ill and post up that I wish your bike will self destruct at any point.
Have a nice day!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,921
Likes: 199
From: Skunk Hollow, TX
I've said it here and elsewhere. Having ridden several at various dealerships around the D-FW area, I do like the new engine's HP/Torque output. Much like my C7 Z06, it is smooth under acceleration. New clutch a little stiff ? Yah, betting that will go away over time as things break in. Is the new front end trick ? You bet. Like night and day. Ditto the new rear adjustables. My biggest beef is that after all the hype about how many miles of pre production testing the new M8 went through, why then are we being subjected to some of these issues. We should not be hearing about metal particles causing oil pump failures. Should that have not shown up pre production ? I'd think so ! Or, the oil seepage issues in the area of the hose clamps ? Or, O rings not being seated correctly ? Not ........ Damn it, the MoCo needs to quit using a small group of what we would consider from the ground up, hand built special purpose engines for the endurance testing. And, quit doing it in the lab. Take a bunch of randomly built production line engines and run the dog snot out of them. Just as we do in the real world. Ride safe y'all. Happy and safe holidays.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
Likes: 11,461
From: State of Confusion
Damn it, the MoCo needs to quit using a small group of what we would consider from the ground up, hand built special purpose engines for the endurance testing. And, quit doing it in the lab. Take a bunch of randomly built production line engines and run the dog snot out of them. Just as we do in the real world.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,921
Likes: 199
From: Skunk Hollow, TX
Agree. The C7 Corvette is a shining example of this. None of us wants to get stranded though. Near home, not a biggie. However, had this occurred in the middle of my ride through Death Valley last year or worse, on top of Beartooth pass ? I'd have been one pissed off pound puppy ! I am just under 20 k now on an 8 month old Tri Glide. My scoot is not a weekend only, fly the colors ride .......
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
Likes: 11,461
From: State of Confusion
Agree. The C7 Corvette is a shining example of this. None of us wants to get stranded though. Near home, not a biggie. However, had this occurred in the middle of my ride through Death Valley last year or worse, on top of Beartooth pass ? I'd have been one pissed off pound puppy ! I am just under 20 k now on an 8 month old Tri Glide. My scoot is not a weekend only, fly the colors ride .......
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 2,382
From: Camp Lejeune, NC
Agree. just love my '07 RK 103 inch. Love the shake, love the rumble, love the shifter clunk, love that I can change plugs without pulling the tank, love that it's dry as a bone, love that it's air cooled, love that it hauls *** with a Stage 1, on and on.
These new M8's look like an engineering nightmare with so much that can go wrong like valves that "never need adjusting" yet aren't hydraulic. Can't wait to see how these things start self destructing at around 50k miles.
These new M8's look like an engineering nightmare with so much that can go wrong like valves that "never need adjusting" yet aren't hydraulic. Can't wait to see how these things start self destructing at around 50k miles.