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Dec 1, 2017 | 01:12 PM

#11

RET_SCPO

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Originally Posted by HDcycleguy17

with all the problems M8 brings, just get a TS111 (or TS116) and go ride.

I rode a 111 for three years and now I have an M8 SGS. I like my M8 SGS better.

The TS111 runs hot and it's under powered for 111 cubic inches.

The M8 runs way cooler and will eat a stock 111 for breakfast.

The M8 is smoother at cruising speeds where as the TS111 vibrates quite a bit at high way speeds. You can feel it in the floor boards and handle bars.

I didn't own a clacker but I have heard a few and they are as bad as they say they are. My TS111 was trouble free for the 30K miles I owned it so we'll see how the M8 does, so far so good!

I'm enjoying being on a Harley. I would buy another Indian and it sure is nice having choices. Just my .02 after riding both bikes and racking up many miles on an Indian.

Dec 1, 2017 | 08:44 PM

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Mathis

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Originally Posted by DresserDude

Well, according to your other posts in another thread, you have an M8 Road King.

Yeah, he also said he doesn't even own a Harley...

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I used to have a sportster, and now getting back into bikes. I have been following the resurgence of Indian and it seems that HD is answering especially with the new M8. I have tried both, and as a former (and maybe future) HD owner, I am torn.