2018 M8----Sumping? Failures?

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Feb 7, 2019 | 06:42 PM

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540CVO18

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From: Smith Moutain Lake Virginia

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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC

Not a good first post !!!! Would had been nice to hear from you with in the 1,400 miles you have been riding. Plus this Thread may not be the best to start on, at times this one gets a little off topic. Good luck.

I'm just looking for some help. I'm not on the computer very much and to be 100% honest, I only got on this forum because of what is going on with my bike. I know that some people live and breath the HD forums, no offense to anyone, but that's not me. I just need some solid advise and I felt like I could find it here. I'm kinda sick to my stomach right about now!

Also, I'm just kinda figuring out how to reply to someone!

Have a great day...

Feb 7, 2019 | 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 540CVO18

There's no advice to give you. It's in your dealership hands now. You can read up on multiple threads of what repairs have been done by the dealership to other people bikes. Ultimately it's going to be on your dealership and the MOCO to fix your bike. Which is most likely to be an oil pump replacement. If you have any more problems they will go further.

Feb 7, 2019 | 07:38 PM

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From: Smith Moutain Lake Virginia

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Thank you! This makes a lot of since. I'll read some more until my eyes get tired and visit the dealership this Saturday. Thanks again,

Feb 8, 2019 | 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 540CVO18

Take a deep breath. Don’t worry anout some the replies you might get on this thread. Some guys get really “worked up” when they read about another M8 bike owner having issues, especially if it’s sumping. From here forward its in the hands of the dealership.

Ask them to include you in the process so you can take pics. If you’re disatisfied with progress call the 800# for HD customer service and express your concerns. I’ve been exactly where you are.... multiple times.

Just remind yourself its a toy .... an expensive toy but still a toy.

They will figure it out. Probably just an oil pump but if it needs more, they’ll take care of that when/if the bike needs more. Good luck.

Last edited by Heatwave; Feb 8, 2019 at 07:12 AM.

Feb 8, 2019 | 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Heatwave

Take a deep breath. Don’t worry anout some the replies you might get on this thread. Some guys get really “worked up” when they read about another M8 bike owner having issues, especially if it’s sumping. From here forward its in the hands of the dealership.

Ask them to include you in the process so you can take pics. If you’re disatisfied with progress call the 800# for HD customer service and express your concerns. I’ve been exactly where you are.... multiple times.

Just remind yourself its a toy .... an expensive toy but still a toy.

They will figure it out. Probably just an oil pump but if it needs more, they’ll take care of that when/if the bike needs more. Good luck.

Just to say, while to some, their bike may be just a toy as you say. But to others it’s not only a lifestyle but may be their only means of transportation. So what’s merely an inconvenience to some, can have real impact to others.

Feb 8, 2019 | 07:46 AM

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So true. I'm one of those weirdos who uses his bike for everything. If my bike goes down, and I'm forced to (gag) drive a car, I get into a very foul mood. Worse than coming down with a cold. Hang in there, OP, give 'em a chance to fix it. But if you're like me, they won't get many chances.

Feb 8, 2019 | 07:57 AM

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Agreed. But its the rare Harley that’s not exclusively used for recreation. And from my perspective, if its primarily used for recreation, it meets my definition of being a “toy”... a very expensive toy, but a toy nonetheless.