I have not had any oil pump related issues with my M8, but my dealer has 2 in their shop now with oil pump issues, one of them the engine was destroyed from metal shavings(leftover from milling the oil pump and not properly cleaned before assembly I am assuming) and the other one was not diagnosed when I was there. So this is a real issue, but I have no idea how many compared to how many sold. Plus, they are still showing up, but not sure if it is related to the manufacture date or what.

 

More Assumptions and speculations

 

I've not had any motor or bike problems of any kind with my M8 ride.

 

Issue? Yes. Work keeps fuggin up my riding schedule! Although I shouldn't gripe. It also helps to feed my fat ***.

 

I couldn't take it anymore and took a scheduled sick day for tomorrow (Sunny/High 60s).

 

One bike with metal shavings from the oil pump and one unknown issue is hardly a "real issue". That's like saying there's a "real issue" with the transmissions because your local shop has one that broke.

 

plenty of issues.. assisted oil cooler fan kit did not come on because they forgot to enable it in the ECM... then an engine light comes on referencing a problem with the 02 rear sensor because I installed V&H power duals and mufflers and could not tune it properly with the SEPST. All issues resolved and none of it was the M8's fault. The bike has been solid since I got her back in Nov. Now my only problem is finding enough time to actually enjoy her. Point is people may report problems but let's not forget the part where we're constantly messing around with these damn bikes.

 

I like the way you think, lol. I'll have to look at our upcoming forecast and do the same.

 

 

Yep. Best F'n bike I've ever swung a leg over.