2017 M8 postmortem
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30 years owning bikes.. had all types.. but only 4 Harleys to date. none of them gave me problems. For me, the m8 is simply the best. I would not trade her in for any other similarly styled bagger bike period. No one comes close. Bike seems bullet proof. Most issues reported were Q&A related to the early batches on stock models, or sump/oil pump issues on models that have been heavily modified after purchase (ie stage 3/4 kits)
yes, I would purchase the same again and again.. And I don't expect the 18s to offer anything different. (other than maybe a better oil pump for those stage 3/4 kits)
yes, I would purchase the same again and again.. And I don't expect the 18s to offer anything different. (other than maybe a better oil pump for those stage 3/4 kits)
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Detroit
I have to laugh my *** off reading this thread, I would bet anything a Honda lover or Polaris employee started this thread. I've been buying new Harley's every 4-5 years since 1993, and I can tell all those green with envy that yes it's true the M8 is THE BEST DAMM ENGINE HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS MANUFACTURED. I ride my Every Single Day as my daily rider to work. I also still own a 2011 FLHRC with ABS and a 103 and even though there are only 6 years between my two Harley's, feels more like 20 years. The 2017 are so refined, Everything is better. Sorry guys if you bought a 2016 Sell it, trade it in or something get a 2017!!!!!
Is this a joke? Sorry I cannot take this question serious, laugh my *** off!!!!! Do you work for Polaris? Have you test rode a 2017? I actually own a 2017, I actually ride it every day and you could not not pry my 2017 from my hands period. Let's put it this way, there is 2017 with the M8 and there is before 2017. Stop reading the bullshit online and go test drive one.
Aside from that, I am glad you took the post seriously enough to respond. Your answer is Hell yes! I'd keep my Milwaukee 8, and, The M8 is better than anything that came before it!
Ya really can't get a better endorsement than that! Thanks!
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From: Detroit
I had a 15 roadglide, thought it was the best engine Harley had made up till that point. test rode my 17 roadglide. the decision to trade it was made before I got out of the parking lot. keep my old 15. that's funny as hell. The difference in heat alone was reason enough to not look back. Everything else is MUCH better. The expression stop playing comes to mind thinking of this thread.
Seriously, thanks for your reply. I really liked the Limited the first time I rode it, too! I would've bought it if I didn't feel I needed to do my due diligence and demo other, less expensive Harleys. I kept coming back to the 30k answer...the Limited. The Street Glide was close, but the first time my wife said "Ow, $&%#Ľ€!" On the test ride, that was out. (she accused me of intentionally hitting every pothole to make her choose the 'big bike'!)
All that took a few weeks, and by the time I'd decided, the 2018's were about 4 weeks away. So, that's the game I'm playing.
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From: Northeast, NJ
If it matters....
I've test ridden the M8 RK, SGS and RGS. I'm on a 2013 Switchback. I have to work out some financial things, but..... I'm getting an M8 at some point. Great engine and overall, everything about the M8's seems better than the TC. Yes, I think it's worth it.
I've test ridden the M8 RK, SGS and RGS. I'm on a 2013 Switchback. I have to work out some financial things, but..... I'm getting an M8 at some point. Great engine and overall, everything about the M8's seems better than the TC. Yes, I think it's worth it.
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From: St. Charles, MO
So I lurk... and drool... and anticipate.
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From: SE Louisiana
I am with Heatwave. On my second engine in my 2017 CVO Street Glide. First engine was sumping and during the teardown they decided to replace the engine due to damage.
What I don't get is how someone can say I wouldn't take back my previous Rushmore over my new M8. I'd like to know what is better on the 17? The clutch release sucks, the clunking is worse, you feel ever gear in the lever and the engine gets EXTREMELY HOT even for a twin cooled M8. I am not just saying hot, I mean EXTREMELY HOT. Again, what is better. I am really not trying to knock the M8, I would just like to know what's better. Maybe the low end torque on a Stock 17 bike, but that is nothing an aftermarket cam couldn't do on a pre 17 and you wouldn't be hog tied by the EPA agreement, your clutch would rock and lever be right there where you want it. Oh and no tranny transfer issues.
For the person said the 18 isn't going to be any different than the 17, well I hope for Harley that isn't true. I hope they fixed most of what I listed above. If they did this bike is going back.
What I don't get is how someone can say I wouldn't take back my previous Rushmore over my new M8. I'd like to know what is better on the 17? The clutch release sucks, the clunking is worse, you feel ever gear in the lever and the engine gets EXTREMELY HOT even for a twin cooled M8. I am not just saying hot, I mean EXTREMELY HOT. Again, what is better. I am really not trying to knock the M8, I would just like to know what's better. Maybe the low end torque on a Stock 17 bike, but that is nothing an aftermarket cam couldn't do on a pre 17 and you wouldn't be hog tied by the EPA agreement, your clutch would rock and lever be right there where you want it. Oh and no tranny transfer issues.
For the person said the 18 isn't going to be any different than the 17, well I hope for Harley that isn't true. I hope they fixed most of what I listed above. If they did this bike is going back.
I have no heat issues what so ever, even in soggy bottom south Louisiana.
The transmission is smooth shifting, and never clunks dropping into first, and either the feedback in the clutch handle disappeared, or I'm just used to it, clutch engagement took about 10 miles to get used to for me, don't even notice anymore
Averaging 45 MPG without trying is nice too.
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Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Colorado
Sorry you got a dud,
I have no heat issues what so ever, even in soggy bottom south Louisiana.
The transmission is smooth shifting, and never clunks dropping into first, and either the feedback in the clutch handle disappeared, or I'm just used to it, clutch engagement took about 10 miles to get used to for me, don't even notice anymore
Averaging 45 MPG without trying is nice too.
I have no heat issues what so ever, even in soggy bottom south Louisiana.
The transmission is smooth shifting, and never clunks dropping into first, and either the feedback in the clutch handle disappeared, or I'm just used to it, clutch engagement took about 10 miles to get used to for me, don't even notice anymore
Averaging 45 MPG without trying is nice too.
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Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Ohio
This is my first HD (2017 Limited, go big or go home...lol) and I got this after considering moving up to a full touring bike for quite some time. I finally came to the conclusion that the HD seemed to be the best available V-twin touring bike out there. I have looked again at a few of the other brands I had considered when we've been out and saw them just taking a closer look at a few details now that I've had my bike for a little bit. I can say after 2 months and 7,000 miles I have zero regret with the decision and there's no way I would trade this bike for anything else. I did get the extended warranty just in case since I don't want to have to pay for repairs on top of a monthly payment as long as it's financed and it is a new design.
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Tourer
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From: Detroit
I can say after 2 months and 7,000 miles I have zero regret with the decision and there's no way I would trade this bike for anything else. I did get the extended warranty just in case since I don't want to have to pay for repairs on top of a monthly payment as long as it's financed and it is a new design.
Which warranty did you choose, and how much did it cost?