M8 problems
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 258
Likes: 48
From: SoCal
I have a 2016 that had Trans rattle that was pretty much solved using a higher quality trans lube I am thinking MAYBE a different (Redline/Amsoil ect ) trans oil that doesn't break down so easily when hot might stay put and not so easily transfer ??? Just a thought ? Thinking about getting an M8 & So this is interesting !
Last edited by johnnynitro; Aug 4, 2017 at 10:27 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 3
From: Nashville, TN
Dropped off my 2017 Triglide at the dealer on July 27th for oil lamp coming on at idle, after a 50 mi. ride, but would go out after taking off. Occurred on last three rides. 400 miles on bike. Svc. mgr. called after a couple days and said they had to take several long rides to re-create oil lamp coming on. Advised they found a noisy camshaft and said it was obviously poorly machined and a new one was ordered along with "several other pieces". Still no clue about the oil lamp coming on. Beginning to wonder "what's next".
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 178
Likes: 45
From: Coalmont, TN
300 miles in, had a minor leak on front pushrod tube at the top under the "lip".
It was a casting issue. Dealer fixed in less than a day's time. I missed having it that one day.
Back on the road!
It was a casting issue. Dealer fixed in less than a day's time. I missed having it that one day.
Back on the road!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
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From: State of Confusion
12,300 mostly highway Touring miles, rotors warped but within spec and causing brake lever pulsation..if I want new rotors they are on my dime..oh well
edit: I shouldn't have posted this here but can't delete it. warped brake rotors aren't an 'M8 Problem', same system as my Rushmore RK..sorry
edit: I shouldn't have posted this here but can't delete it. warped brake rotors aren't an 'M8 Problem', same system as my Rushmore RK..sorry
Last edited by mjwebb; Aug 9, 2017 at 06:24 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 139
Likes: 45
From: Huntington New York
Ain't that the truth!!!
Okay now that's funny, but seriously from reading some of these posts I'm kind of expecting my M8 to just blow up or something as I ride down the road. I guess until it does I can safely say it's the best damm motor to come out of Milwalkee!!!!!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 3
From: Nashville, TN
Picked up my Triglide from the dealer yesterday. New cam and oil pump and fluid change. Oil lamp problem fixed. A big thank you to Cool Springs HD service department, and to the tech that did the good work.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 238
From: Illinois
Happy to hear your bike is good. I understand that the oil light problem isn't really going away. How many miles on your bike?
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12,300 mostly highway Touring miles, rotors warped but within spec and causing brake lever pulsation..if I want new rotors they are on my dime..oh well
edit: I shouldn't have posted this here but can't delete it. warped brake rotors aren't an 'M8 Problem', same system as my Rushmore RK..sorry
edit: I shouldn't have posted this here but can't delete it. warped brake rotors aren't an 'M8 Problem', same system as my Rushmore RK..sorry
