Agreed. However, they didn't just make them huge; they attempted to make them stylish, invoking a touch of knucklehead.

 

I really like the new engine, The rain sock not so much but there it is.

 

100% agree.

When they first came out, I did a little mini-review here. Long story short (for ME), while I really like the new M8, there isn't enough improvement over my 2016 to justify the monetary bath I would take in trading up. If I were still on my 2010, it'd be a no-brainer.

 

I was saved up for a new 2017 bike till I found out they had a new designed engine. I had bad luck with my current bike with 55K miles and on engine #3. Warranty took care of the engines but being without the bike and waiting on it was the pitts. Problems after problems and I do believe...the dealer caused some of this cause they did all the maintenance on the bike...and some was maybe some quality control issues with the engines.
I finally worked all that out and the bike is running good now. No dealer touches my bike anymore... I would not take off cross country on it without another bike with me. Its days are numbers in my garage.

I went to the local dealer at the end of Aug 2016 to look at these new engines and talked to the salesman. Now this is not the dealer I usually purchase from...just the closest dealer(jackasses). The salesman told me...due to EPA fines, if I change the pipes or air filter, warranty expires at that point...WHAT? Not sure it this still holds true...but I cant buy a new bike with no warranty, cause I am gonna change the pipes and probably the air filter. Sounds like this new engine does not need to be tuned to keep from burning your leg off.

I walked out of the dealership and figured let this all settle down some and see if this new engine works out for folks. I do not know anyone who owns one of these new engines, so I am at the mercy of this and other forums.

Good info here. I am afraid to ride one of these new bikes as I would probably have to have it if I did. I know it is miles ahead of my 2012 limited. I also know these problems are few compared to all the 2017 bikes that have been sold...I just got snake bit and really do not need problems with another one.
I am hoping to get to a position to trade every 2 years when the warranty runs out...soon maybe.

Currently waiting on the 2018s to come out so the dust can settle and they work these few issues out. work on saving my money again...

Thanks again for all the information.

 

2225 miles and other than my own ignorance, and impatience, no issues.

 

Not sure where you get the Korean made wheel bearings from but the ones I assemble in wheels were German made.

 

HD did have issues with the wheel bearings when they switched to 6205 sealed bearings in 08/09. Still the bearings are not the most waterproof and some of the aftermarket bearing installers can preload the bearings to the point where they fail quickly. Make sure to check them on every tire change..

Any notice that the M9 wheel bearings seem to have a chrome cover over the seal? Later TCs might have had it but it's the first I noticed.

 

Damn they have a m9 now? That was short life for the m8 lol
Just having fun

 

Just got off the phone with my buddy and there will be a new motor installed in his CVO, seems the oil pump and cam plate went south in his 1100 mile bike. New motor is to arrive at the dealership this coming Tuesday.

 

That sucks that he'll be without the bike. But it sounds like HD is standing behind their product.