M8 problems
Interesting, I never got the extended warranty before. Always thought it was a ripoff. Then I thought you know over 7 years (2 + the extra five I purchased) it is going to cost me a little over $200 per year for piece of mind. So I bought it. I know two guys that work at the dealer who also bought the extended warranty. But they had no worries about the new motor and they lived through the shitty quality years. They have always purchased the extended warranty. But thus far no issues. Bike is a hell of a lot of fun.
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I've only bought an ESP once, right before the factory 2 years was up..never used it in the first year and got the prorated $ back when I upgraded..I have always waited until the factory warranty is set to expire..never financed a bike so it was too hard to justify tacking on the extra $ upfront..we'll see how the M8 works out and decide then, life is too dynamic with change to 'plan' 7 years in advance and the money is more useful in the moment..but for some doing it right away it makes sense as it costs less, they can add to the financing, they are pretty sure they'll keep it for a long time, get all the ESP benefits right off the bat, etc
I've only bought an ESP once, right before the factory 2 years was up..never used it in the first year and got the prorated $ back when I upgraded..I have always waited until the factory warranty is set to expire..never financed a bike so it was too hard to justify tacking on the extra $ upfront..we'll see how the M8 works out and decide then, life is too dynamic with change to 'plan' 7 years in advance and the money is more useful in the moment..but for some doing it right away it makes sense as it costs less, they can add to the financing, they are pretty sure they'll keep it for a long time, get all the ESP benefits right off the bat, etc
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sounds like me, "this is definitely the last one"...ROFLMAO..my wife is as bad as me..she's on her 3rd new Harley in 6 years..and yes, the M8 is by far the nicest bike I've ever ridden or owned and not really even close!
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Gotta agree. Can't wait to bring the new Cadillac V series I just bought to replace the Stingray up there.
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Make a wish?
Well go post over in the dinosaur section then - geez!
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!
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!
Not wishing anybody anything. Just making an observation and a prediction based on some of the problem posts on here plus the basic design of this new motor. Hope I'm wrong; maybe not.
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Please enlighten us on the design flaws of this engine.
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So many guys, when this topic is raised, get off on some weird maintenance tangent, raving on about DIY maintenance,, etc.. This is a complete non sequitur. EP covers the unlikely but not impossible eventuality of your engine blowing up after 2 years service. It has nothing to do with oil changes etc..
Last edited by HKMark23; Dec 8, 2016 at 05:25 AM.
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Seriously - this IS my last one...
