2018 M8----Sumping? Failures?
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From: Smalltown,USA
Your post should be in the sub forum,I ran the dog **** out of my new bike and it left me stranded.Nobody and I mean nobody on a forum could tell you what's wrong. I alway's tell my drivers when your right foot out runs your brain your *** will be the first to know.
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From: Smalltown,USA
I never dyno a new Harley or run them hard,they just aren't made for it .The rotating mass is heavy and doesen't play well at high RPMs. I alway's let the internals mate and play together ,around 7,000 miles things loosen up and you can feel the motor run better.
The best running Harley for durability is a stock motor. Guy's that say I'm wrong are either a vendor or have spent the cash already .
The best running Harley for durability is a stock motor. Guy's that say I'm wrong are either a vendor or have spent the cash already .
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From: East TN
I never dyno a new Harley or run them hard,they just aren't made for it .The rotating mass is heavy and doesen't play well at high RPMs. I alway's let the internals mate and play together ,around 7,000 miles things loosen up and you can feel the motor run better.
The best running Harley for durability is a stock motor. Guy's that say I'm wrong are either a vendor or have spent the cash already .
The best running Harley for durability is a stock motor. Guy's that say I'm wrong are either a vendor or have spent the cash already .
13 CVO King with a built motor, no issues so far.
17 CVO SG had no issues but traded at 21K so low miles compaired to all the above bikes.
18 CVO RG, has fullsac exhaust and tune on dyno. 8k miles no issues so far.
I well built motor in my opinion is more reliable as better tolerances are used for all parts if its built right. A low budget build, then I agree with you.
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From: Smalltown,USA
The only harleys that have ever left me stranded, or had major failures have been stock except for Exhaust and tune. 09 CVO RG had failed lifters that took out top end. 12 CVO RG had two failed compensators, one failed clutch master cylinder and a failed regulator. 15 CVO RGU had failed lifters that were so bad HD replaced the Engine under warranty.
13 CVO King with a built motor, no issues so far.
17 CVO SG had no issues but traded at 21K so low miles compaired to all the above bikes.
18 CVO RG, has fullsac exhaust and tune on dyno. 8k miles no issues so far.
I well built motor in my opinion is more reliable as better tolerances are used for all parts if its built right. A low budget build, then I agree with you.
13 CVO King with a built motor, no issues so far.
17 CVO SG had no issues but traded at 21K so low miles compaired to all the above bikes.
18 CVO RG, has fullsac exhaust and tune on dyno. 8k miles no issues so far.
I well built motor in my opinion is more reliable as better tolerances are used for all parts if its built right. A low budget build, then I agree with you.
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From: East TN
I built my 110 for a good flat torque curve and reliability. Its given that so far.
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From: eastern ohio
Just Joined the sumping club, 2018 Anniversary Ultra.Not sure of the build date but #97 of 3700..Bike went into the shop Monday evening ,got a call with the diagnosis Tuesday and upon further inspection they found no engine damage,Putting in a new updated Oil pump and should be back by Friday..Bike only has 1500 miles on it and it was smoking bad by the time I got to an area on the road to pull over..They say no damage done to the cylinders,but how was the oil getting into the combustion area? And BTW Bone stock with the exception of aftermarket pipes..
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From: poway
Just Joined the sumping club, 2018 Anniversary Ultra.Not sure of the build date but #97 of 3700..Bike went into the shop Monday evening ,got a call with the diagnosis Tuesday and upon further inspection they found no engine damage,Putting in a new updated Oil pump and should be back by Friday..Bike only has 1500 miles on it and it was smoking bad by the time I got to an area on the road to pull over..They say no damage done to the cylinders,but how was the oil getting into the combustion area? And BTW Bone stock with the exception of aftermarket pipes..
Through the breather vent.
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