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Oct 5, 2016 | 02:16 PM

#101

cruisinmann

Road Warrior

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From: pa

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Originally Posted by masterblaster

3k miles with 500 on a stage 3, not one issue

How you liking that stage 3?

Oct 5, 2016 | 02:55 PM

#102

SWMB

Thread Starter

Road Warrior

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From: Manitoba

Well thanks guys when I started this post I was sure there'd be 100's of very satisfied owners of the M8's . I've put my name on a 2017 Road King but due to circumstance I can't pick it up for a week. I'm hoping I'll be able to get some riding in but winter is fast approaching here in Manitoba.

Oct 5, 2016 | 06:32 PM

#103

masterblaster

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From: Conroe Texas

I likew it a lot, this is now rhe best and most perfect bike I ever owned, cheapest to get to this point too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruisinmann

How you liking that stage 3?

Oct 5, 2016 | 06:41 PM

#104

sanmn420

Stage II

Joined: Oct 2016

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From: AL

Frame swap

I bought my '17 SGS on 9/02/16. Carried it back to the dealer last Saturday, 9/24/16, for the 1000 mile service and was told they found that the Front Stabilizer Bolt wasnt bottomed out, even though it was properly torqued. They said the Mothership had been notified and they were awaiting instructions. The dealer called a few days later and said, per HD, they were instructed to remove the bolt and try another one. In the event that either bolt breaks while trying to replace, the solution would then be to have HD send a new frame and swap it out. They said it's not that uncommon, they do 2 or 3 a year. Now, Im not trying to jump the gun here, the bolt may be replaced with no problem. But, The thought of my brand new bike potentially being stripped to the frame and rebuilt is upsetting to say the least. Has anyone else ever ran into this?

Oct 6, 2016 | 07:46 AM

#105

masterblaster

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From: Conroe Texas

what is a stabilizer bolt?

Oct 6, 2016 | 08:12 AM

#106

14GuineaPig

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From: USA

I'm going to say #7

Oct 6, 2016 | 10:36 AM

#107

sanmn420

Stage II

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From: AL

I believe you're right

Oct 7, 2016 | 12:21 AM

#108

lh4x4

Extreme HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2007

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From: Illinois

Passed 4,500 miles today. Now that the engine is well worn in the 850 rpm idle setting is now smooth. I think when the engine was tight it had trouble running at that rpm.

Next week will be the 5K when I change to synthetic oil. I am looking for iridium plugs but haven't found the correct spec't one yet.

I ride a little faster now and accelerate stronger. The mpg's still stay at 50 +.

Do I get one of these for the first 5K M8