2017 M8 postmortem
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From: TN
HMMM? Get my money back for my new limited? Simple answer... NO way.
I added the extended service plan. If there are any problems they can fix it. Oh yeah, I do have a problem. The rear speaker has a popping noise. I talked to the dealer and they said no problem. Bring it in if it is bothering you or wait til winter and we will deal with it and anything else that comes up.
I added the extended service plan. If there are any problems they can fix it. Oh yeah, I do have a problem. The rear speaker has a popping noise. I talked to the dealer and they said no problem. Bring it in if it is bothering you or wait til winter and we will deal with it and anything else that comes up.
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From: Bumfuk Egypt
I haven't bought one yet, hence, I know now what I didn't know then. I was ready to buy a Limited a month ago but decided to wait for the 2018's. It made more sense, and finally, the 2018's will be announced next week.
You already know the answers. If calling me a troll makes you feel better, go for it.
You already know the answers. If calling me a troll makes you feel better, go for it.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Coalmont, TN
I'm curious how many Milwaukee 8 owners would do things differently, knowing then what you know now. If H-D offered you all of your cash back, would you take it and move to something else? A different engine or brand, not a 2018.
I know that a lot of owners have had issues and I wonder how many people would like to just take their marbles and go home, assuming they could get all their marbles back. (some people have lost theirs over M8 "idiosyncrasies")
I know that a lot of owners have had issues and I wonder how many people would like to just take their marbles and go home, assuming they could get all their marbles back. (some people have lost theirs over M8 "idiosyncrasies")
No way I would go back. And I was originally wanting to trade my Heritage for a leftover 2016 SGS. Boy am I glad I didn't do that.
M8 is great!
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Delaware
Postmortem literally means "after death". Very strange way to prejusticely jaundice a discussion of motorcycle failure analysis. FWIW, I think you are being completely disingenuous in your motivations. That being said, you are seeking guidance, here is mine: get the dang Goldwing and move on with life. It is one of the best bikes ever made, smooth, reliable, capable. You can't go wrong and will not regret it. Personally, if I had any problem with my RGS it is that life means that I cannot use it to its capabilities. As such, right now, a Honda Rebel would serve me just as well. But that is not an issue with the bike but with the user/owner. By the way, a user's forum is a self selecting data source and possibly the worst possible way to conduct reliability research.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Detroit
Anyway David, I'm completely satisfied with my M8 and the bar was pretty high given the mint softail it replaced. I've had zero issues, and perhaps more telling, I'm yet to meet a single M8 owner who has had an issue either. And I know quite a few with the new bikes.
Waiting for an 18 is ano brainer. The 17's will be cheaper then. Good luck whatever you do, but I'd have some confidence that the vast majority of M8's are functioning normally.
Waiting for an 18 is ano brainer. The 17's will be cheaper then. Good luck whatever you do, but I'd have some confidence that the vast majority of M8's are functioning normally.
I'm really looking forward to getting another bike, and I hope my experience is similar to yours and many others who've posted here.
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From: SE Louisiana
Actually it's the Silver bike, it's parked right next to the Black bike, and behind the Red bike.
I agree though, damn nice bike, 10k miles and counting.
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Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Detroit
Postmortem literally means "after death". Very strange way to prejusticely jaundice a discussion of motorcycle failure analysis. FWIW, I think you are being completely disingenuous in your motivations. That being said, you are seeking guidance, here is mine: get the dang Goldwing and move on with life. It is one of the best bikes ever made, smooth, reliable, capable. You can't go wrong and will not regret it. Personally, if I had any problem with my RGS it is that life means that I cannot use it to its capabilities. As such, right now, a Honda Rebel would serve me just as well. But that is not an issue with the bike but with the user/owner. By the way, a user's forum is a self selecting data source and possibly the worst possible way to conduct reliability research.
Ignoring your other comments, I'll address your "self selecting data" remark. That is why I phrased the question the way I did, to distill down to "would you, or would you not undo your M8 purchase" Many things in life are frustrating, but when you think about it, you'd do it again. Some you wouldn't.
I think people's answers have helped me cut through reading thousands of pages of issues and complaints. I am hearing that most of the posters would still buy their Milwaukee 8, in spite of the issues they've experienced. That says a lot to me.
Also, my entire source of owner/user data comes from this forum. I am not being scientific, I'm simply trying to process and weigh the data I'm seeing in members posts. I already ignore the super angry posts and the super fan-boy posts. I appreciate people's opinions on the go/no go question.
Sorry if you didn't find this helpful or question my "motivation."
Last edited by dDavid; Aug 16, 2017 at 10:33 PM.
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From: State of Confusion
Wasamatawichu man!, "Silver Bullet" is in my garage, oh wait, maybe we call that one the "Rogue Glide", I can't remember, too busy riding it.
Actually it's the Silver bike, it's parked right next to the Black bike, and behind the Red bike.
I agree though, damn nice bike, 10k miles and counting.
Actually it's the Silver bike, it's parked right next to the Black bike, and behind the Red bike.
I agree though, damn nice bike, 10k miles and counting.
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From: Houston
I made the decision to purchase a 17 RKS. Couldn't be happier with my decision. I still have my 15 RGS. If Harley produces an 18 CVO RG Custom I will trade my 15 for the new CVO RG and I will mod the bejeezus out of it like I did my 15 RG. The new bikes are awesome!