2018 Not selling well???
#421
02-03-2018, 09:07 PM
Road Captain
Hmmm, can't spell, I sense a troll.......
#423
02-04-2018, 12:24 PM
Road Warrior
I actually made up my mind to give the M 8 a shot last fall. I went to the local dealer and took one out for a test ride. I liked the bike but it didn't feel a lot different than my 14 but did have a broader power range. Once back to the dealership I noticed the new bike had a pretty nasty puddle of oil near the dipstick. The salesman said no biggy and that they had a identical bike in the back. He then rushed me into the business office. After about 10 minutes of dancing I couldn't get a straight answer out of them, not even a out the door price. They just wanted to run my credit and know how much my payment needed to be. I never told them I didn't need to finance. It was such a sleezy experience I just said screw it and left. I've bought 4 new Harleys since 2008 but I think I've bought my last. It's just isn't a good experience now.
#424
02-04-2018, 12:32 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
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#425
02-13-2019, 06:55 PM
Novice
#426
02-13-2019, 11:05 PM
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#427
02-14-2019, 04:12 AM
Cruiser
I actually made up my mind to give the M 8 a shot last fall. I went to the local dealer and took one out for a test ride. I liked the bike but it didn't feel a lot different than my 14 but did have a broader power range. Once back to the dealership I noticed the new bike had a pretty nasty puddle of oil near the dipstick. The salesman said no biggy and that they had a identical bike in the back. He then rushed me into the business office. After about 10 minutes of dancing I couldn't get a straight answer out of them, not even a out the door price. They just wanted to run my credit and know how much my payment needed to be. I never told them I didn't need to finance. It was such a sleezy experience I just said screw it and left. I've bought 4 new Harleys since 2008 but I think I've bought my last. It's just isn't a good experience now.
#428
02-14-2019, 04:46 AM
Road Warrior
the people they are hiring are not motorcycle people they are hiring people from car dealers and running their business accordingly. The harley dealers are getting more shady.imo
#429
02-14-2019, 04:55 AM
I have been hanging out in the Softail section, I think the 114 has lured some riders to downsize(I have considered it). The 114 is amazing.
Was there any improvement in the 18 tourers over the 17s? Frame or motor improvement for the 19s?
Maybe people aren't excited over blacked out baggers? I know for myself, blacked out, is played out...
Was there any improvement in the 18 tourers over the 17s? Frame or motor improvement for the 19s?
Maybe people aren't excited over blacked out baggers? I know for myself, blacked out, is played out...
Whatever happened to black a chrome???
Big fan of chromed front forks,vwheels, etc
Maybe new for 2020s
#430
02-14-2019, 05:56 AM
Maybe sales of the M8 are poor because its a poorly engineered engine design. And future customers are figuring it out as more buyers have issues and share those experiences on the internet. Manufacturers can no longer keep significant design issues a secret from the public. It eventually catches up with them. And right now its catching up with Harley.
