2018 M8----Sumping? Failures?

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Jan 31, 2019 | 02:25 PM

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MTBIG G

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From: SE Washington

Ye ol' double post

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Jan 31, 2019 | 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Heatwave

In between the "engaging" posts on this thread, I've been planning an 1800 mile trip with EagleRider between Seattle and SanFran via the Columbia Gorge, PCH, Crater Lake and Napa. Anyone use Eaglerider for a FLY&RIDE or take this route. Leading a group of 9 couples I ride alot with and curious if anyone has been on this ride or used Eagleriders?

I've ridden all through this area. There's no way in hell I would ever help you. Figure it out yourself. Lying, pompous "I have more / spent more" jerk.

Jan 31, 2019 | 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by harleytuner

I have 2 customers with sumping issues that haven't even tried to open up a claim because they voided their warranty and they knew it. They new when we did the work it was a gamble and they're owing that decision. I have 2 S&S oil pump and cam plates sitting on the shelf waiting to try it for them. Now you are trying to get all self-righteous ad act like everyone else is doing it to. Whatever dude, enjoy your vacation.

I don't know if it would work as I haven't compared the S&S pump to a stock pump, but maybe you have both available to you and could do this. Would it be possible to machine a groove in the back of the S&S pump to accept the O-ring / seal from the late model Harley pump? I don't know that it would improve anything, it's just an idea I have had for a while now.

Jan 31, 2019 | 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by $tonecold

I have S&S pumps and plates on the shelf for both bikes, the route we take will depend on what the customer wants to do. After Jason's recent discovery the other day I have other things to check before I install the pumps. If they both have the same he issue found on the one he's doing i'll do a case repair and put it back just the way they sit and test them.

Jan 31, 2019 | 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by $tonecold

Been wondering the same thing. I have yet to install my s&s pump and plate and would love to try this.

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Jan 31, 2019 | 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Heatwave

Sure you are. Your entire business is built on violating the law. Have you notified the authorities that every bike engine you modify is violating the Federal emission standards? Of course not. And your customer's with highly modified engines aren't notifying the Feds either. I don't blame them and I don't blame you for trying to make a living in a world with a Government trying to over-control all of us that are just trying to enjoy our motorcycling hobby. But for goodness sake, please hang up the self-righteousness given the very business you are in.

There's a discussion with every bike that I do with the customer about what will effect warranty and what will effect EPA. I've refused more M8 builds than i've done because I wouldn't void their warranty. The rest sign waivers. I sleep just fine at night. If I get nailed on my personal bike for exhaust and performance mods i'll own it like a man. This isn't personal with me, this started with me saying I recall your story differently than you are reporting it. Since I feel like crap today and don't have the ambition to turn many wrenches I decided to see if me recolection was off, turns out it's not. Sorry you're getting caught up in all your BS.