Is it possible to have an intelligent discussion about the M8?
#42
03-17-2018, 09:06 AM
Road Warrior
The problem is the moderators. They could clean this section of the forum up but won’t do it. I posted a similar thread a while back about how the negativity has taken over and is ruining the M8 section and the moderators need to do something about it. Shortly after I received a pm with a threat I would be banned.
#43
03-17-2018, 09:42 AM
Road Warrior
The M8 section helped me make my decision to buy an ‘18 Deluxe. As with anything online (or anywhere, I guess), everything needs to be taken with a grain of salt. But there are a lot of good, decent riders on this forum that are willing to offer advice, and as someone stated above, I think we all know who the troublemakers are.
#44
03-17-2018, 10:04 AM
Club Member
I love my ‘017 eGlide.... 18,000 miles.... Three problems with it. Rear Bearings blew up, warranty.... FOB issue, don’t care ..... clutch lever issue (won’t always start in gear), looking into it.
But I have never bought a bike in my 50 years of riding I like more. (Although I do like OWNING my ‘52 Pan more) And I have also never bought a bike and NOT expected issues to pop up.
As to the whining and sniveling by the KeyBoardCommando’s, it doesn’t take long to recognize them and discount EVERYTHING they say in EVERY thread they post in.
But I have never bought a bike in my 50 years of riding I like more. (Although I do like OWNING my ‘52 Pan more) And I have also never bought a bike and NOT expected issues to pop up.
As to the whining and sniveling by the KeyBoardCommando’s, it doesn’t take long to recognize them and discount EVERYTHING they say in EVERY thread they post in.
#45
03-17-2018, 10:16 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
#47
03-17-2018, 10:55 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
If I had to guess,I would say the OP's post would be about your negative M8 posts which never quit even though you don't own one .You never have any good comments about Moco or its employees even though you have owned several HD bikes. Not sure why you don't stay in the other forums and let the M8 owners be.You might be a nice guy,but damn I get tired of your responses.
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#48
03-17-2018, 11:36 AM
Road Captain
I've been a member at HDF for almost 6 years now. I have participated in many good discussions, shared information I have learned and bought and sold many parts through our classified section. But I am at a point where I believe there is not much good coming out of this particular section at all. Last June we bought a CVO Street Glide and I was very excited to learn about this new engine and it's possibilities. I can't read a thread in this section without seeing the same damn people posting the same damn **** in every thread. The inadequacies of the motor company, the conspiracy theories, Harley engineers don't know ****, "I'd never buy one"....... If you have read any threads about oil pumps, fluid transfer, or sumping you know what I'm talking about. What bothers me the most is most of you that drone on and on and on about this **** don't even own an M8 powered bike. SERIOUSLY we all know how you feel shut the f*#K up and move on. YOU'RE NOT HELPING AT ALL. When I have to sort through 10 tons of **** to find one ounce of good information it gets real old real fast. Some of these threads have started off great until you ******** find your way to the party and then you start piling on the same old crap you have piled on every other thread. There are many good people here trying to help and share their findings Steve, Max, Stone Cold all come to mind and I thank you for trying
I read all the dope on the internet about M8 problems, and after my first ride on one, still bought a new ‘17. I had the dealer do the 1k service, then I ripped it apart at 1100 miles and installed all the Stage II parts. At 2200 miles I changed the engine oil, then rode it on a 1400 mile road trip. Thought about all the fluids while I was riding it at significant speed or RPM, but it didn’t dissuade me from the ride. Checked the oil twice and the trans. once during the ride, and kept laying the miles down. Still digging this thing.
There are so many “Cool Humans” on this forum, it sucks that they can be reluctant at times to join the conversation. Thanks for starting this one.
Everyone have a great weekend, ride safe if weather permits and you are able to do so.
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#49
03-17-2018, 12:54 PM
Road Master
If I had to guess,I would say the OP's post would be about your negative M8 posts which never quit even though you don't own one .You never have any good comments about Moco or its employees even though you have owned several HD bikes. Not sure why you don't stay in the other forums and let the M8 owners be.You might be a nice guy,but damn I get tired of your responses.
What I get tired of hearing is a bunch of M8 owners cry over peoples opinions of a bike, it makes you guys look as though you are trying to justify your purchase, I personally have nothing negative to say other than what I have seen first hand at the dealership being worked on.
All bikes no matter which ones have growing pains - But you M8 guys are a bunch of #$%ing cry babies, oh please Mr. moderator clean up these threads, guys are bashing our new purchases (rightfully so in some instances) & we don't like it
its ok if we bust on others purchases constantly by calling them POS`s & indulge our own fantasies by making our M8`s sound like the greatest ever..........Pahlease, grow the ef up, reach down & see if you have a set & quit crying - I consider it all in fun & just banter going back & forth - at least the TC, shovel, evo owners don't bitch & cry foul like you guys do!If Ive ridden your M8 & have friends who ride an M8 & I hear, see or know of issues - Ill post them, but if you guys like throwing rocks - then don't cry about a few broken windows in your glass house.
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#50
03-17-2018, 01:35 PM
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