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Old Feb 18, 2019 | 10:47 PM
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Well, the new one, #6, only has 1000 miles on it. Needs more get up and go, but so far so good. Next week that’ll be fixed.
The last one, 10K miles in 10 months. 8300 of that was with cam, exhaust, and tuner. No issues.
The 4th one. 1K in a month... it was a softail and I just didn’t like it.
The 3rd one, 5K in about 6 months. Never an issue.
The second one, 3K’ish miles in 3 months. No issues, just saw something else I wanted.
The first one sumper at 3800 miles. Dealer bought it back, so that’s like not having an issue, right?

I’m thinking my midlife crisis may be about over.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 04:48 PM
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New 2018 on March 17 ,2018....1 year old next month w 14300 miles and smiles.....Compensator is kinda noisy but thats it......Happy Harley Guy!!!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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2018 FLHTK 18907 miles. Shifter link bushing replaced @17000 miles but no problem with the motor etc... run Mobil 1 20w50 V-Twin in motor, Spectro in the primary and Redline in the transmission.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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Smile 2018 115th Street Glide M8

my 2018 has almost 9000 miles and has been perfect. clutch cylinder recall only time in the shop. Then again, I haven't done a stage 1,2,3,4 or any other "go

tta go faster" mods. I'm 63 and it does everything I need as is. Besides, I have a muscled up '87 FXLR for the barroom talks.

go for the new RK, you'll be thrilled


 
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by cmashark
Well, the new one, #6, only has 1000 miles on it. Needs more get up and go, but so far so good. Next week that’ll be fixed.
The last one, 10K miles in 10 months. 8300 of that was with cam, exhaust, and tuner. No issues.
The 4th one. 1K in a month... it was a softail and I just didn’t like it.
The 3rd one, 5K in about 6 months. Never an issue.
The second one, 3K’ish miles in 3 months. No issues, just saw something else I wanted.
The first one sumper at 3800 miles. Dealer bought it back, so that’s like not having an issue, right?

I’m thinking my midlife crisis may be about over.
Jesus, I thought I was a little nuts with bike swaps... Thanks! You made me feel better!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 01:02 PM
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Jesus, I thought I was a little nuts with bike swaps... Thanks! You made me feel better!
Lol. That’s just the M8’s. Somewhere in my history there are a lot of TC’s, Evos, and one pan head. Corvettes, Jeeps, and Harleys have always been my drugs of choice.... cult classics with killer aftermarket support. Not alcohol, or drugs, or gambling. My wife, of 21 years, has never cared because she always knew where I was. Either in the garage or piloting one of my toys with an ear to ear grin. Looks like you have some pretty cool toys too. Enjoy them and ride safe!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 01:51 PM
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2018 Street Glide 115th Anniversary Number 408

1993 90th Anniversary Electra Glide, Number 406

1948 Plymouth 350 LT-1

1987 FXLR Lots of muscle added
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 11:15 PM
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No issues still just many miles of smiles.

Peace and ride safe.
 

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Originally Posted by cmashark


Lol. That’s just the M8’s. Somewhere in my history there are a lot of TC’s, Evos, and one pan head. Corvettes, Jeeps, and Harleys have always been my drugs of choice.... cult classics with killer aftermarket support. Not alcohol, or drugs, or gambling. My wife, of 21 years, has never cared because she always knew where I was. Either in the garage or piloting one of my toys with an ear to ear grin. Looks like you have some pretty cool toys too. Enjoy them and ride safe!
Sell that jeep and you can spend more time riding them wrenching. Haha im just kidding. Nice collection. Its always good when you have a supportive wife. Mine dont say much about my toys. I trade trucks and harleys like there is no tomorrow. But back in the day u spent money on alot worse so all is good. Plus the wife grew up in a motorcycle family and loves to ride. On our first date she ask me what i thought about harley davidson motorcycles. We have been in love ever since. She is like a biker hoe but she is my biker hoe. Haha god bless her body and heart.
 
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Me. At least so far! Love my 2018 Road King!!!
 
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