2017 M8 postmortem
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 1,508
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From: Illinois
well, you scoured the M8 forum looking for my posts, interesting, i didnt know you cared so much. As others have said, **** or get off the pot. my statements about MY bike are true and will never change. Im in, all in, i own one. Do I love it, hell yes. Am I worried I will eventually have issues? Its in the back of my mind and I will deal with them when it comes, until then, I will ride my M8. David, buy one, dont buy one.... I dont care. You ask a lot of questions about this bike, have you even test drove one yet? Im thinking.....no. I wish you all the best when you finally "get off the pot". Good luck with that. There are Doers and talkers...... so far all youve done is talk.... BTW have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Blairsville GA
Thanks to the information provided by this forum I have checked my transmission oil more more in the last two months than in the previous 53 years of riding combined. At some point I'll convince myself that I don't need to do it every day.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 413
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From: Detroit
well, you scoured the M8 forum looking for my posts, interesting, i didnt know you cared so much. As others have said, **** or get off the pot. my statements about MY bike are true and will never change. Im in, all in, i own one. Do I love it, hell yes. Am I worried I will eventually have issues? Its in the back of my mind and I will deal with them when it comes, until then, I will ride my M8. David, buy one, dont buy one.... I dont care. You ask a lot of questions about this bike, have you even test drove one yet? Im thinking.....no. I wish you all the best when you finally "get off the pot". Good luck with that. There are Doers and talkers...... so far all youve done is talk.... BTW have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
You've replied to posts I've made where I've stated my riding history, so either you have a short memory or you're trying to get a rise out of me. I have been consistent in my questions and comments, and I'm not going to repeat myself to indulge your obtuse comments.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Detroit
For those who are interested, and aren't just being pissy, here's a recap.
I've owned three Goldwings, a 996, a few dirt bikes, a CB400, and a 650. My 2004 GL1800 was sold in 06 when my kids were little. I haven't owned a bike since but I am ready now. I want a Limited and am ready (and able) to buy now however I am concerned about some of the problems I've seen posted here. Not being familiar with Harley, I am relying on the information and advice I glean from this forum. Several members wisely advised me to wait til the 2018's are out, then decide on a new improved model year or a little better deal on a 17.
I've owned three Goldwings, a 996, a few dirt bikes, a CB400, and a 650. My 2004 GL1800 was sold in 06 when my kids were little. I haven't owned a bike since but I am ready now. I want a Limited and am ready (and able) to buy now however I am concerned about some of the problems I've seen posted here. Not being familiar with Harley, I am relying on the information and advice I glean from this forum. Several members wisely advised me to wait til the 2018's are out, then decide on a new improved model year or a little better deal on a 17.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
For those who are interested, and aren't just being pissy, here's a recap.
I've owned three Goldwings, a 996, a few dirt bikes, a CB400, and a 650. My 2004 GL1800 was sold in 06 when my kids were little. I haven't owned a bike since but I am ready now. I want a Limited and am ready (and able) to buy now however I am concerned about some of the problems I've seen posted here. Not being familiar with Harley, I am relying on the information and advice I glean from this forum. Several members wisely advised me to wait til the 2018's are out, then decide on a new improved model year or a little better deal on a 17.
I've owned three Goldwings, a 996, a few dirt bikes, a CB400, and a 650. My 2004 GL1800 was sold in 06 when my kids were little. I haven't owned a bike since but I am ready now. I want a Limited and am ready (and able) to buy now however I am concerned about some of the problems I've seen posted here. Not being familiar with Harley, I am relying on the information and advice I glean from this forum. Several members wisely advised me to wait til the 2018's are out, then decide on a new improved model year or a little better deal on a 17.
They all have problems, historically. In some order of history, begginning with leaking, to wobble, to crank issues, cam tenstioners, compensators, wheel bearings (or any other bearings for that matter), TBW connectors, now transmission oil transference, you can only conclude that there will always be problems.
We just jump in, deal with the problems and ride, or... buy another brand...
Last edited by Keithhu; Aug 16, 2017 at 12:38 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Germany
I love my new bike and won't give it away anymore! The trans oil problem will be solved and everything will be fine!
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