As I gracefully bow out.........
#11
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MotoJockey (09-16-2018)
#12
#13
I don't want to start anything,but, a few observations....
If you do a minor stage 1 upgrade to the M8 engine is fine.
If you ride the M8 hard i.e. in the above 4500rpms constantly it begins to break down.
If you have a stage 4 and ride them really hard, then major problems occur.
The engine is new, there are bound to have kinks in it, they will be sorted out.
So far every time HD changes engine we get first few years problems...it's a cycle of manufacturing. This happens in all manufacturing companies.
Hope I haven't started anything but just a few observations.
If you do a minor stage 1 upgrade to the M8 engine is fine.
If you ride the M8 hard i.e. in the above 4500rpms constantly it begins to break down.
If you have a stage 4 and ride them really hard, then major problems occur.
The engine is new, there are bound to have kinks in it, they will be sorted out.
So far every time HD changes engine we get first few years problems...it's a cycle of manufacturing. This happens in all manufacturing companies.
Hope I haven't started anything but just a few observations.
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johnnynitro (09-17-2018),
Max96 (09-18-2018)
#14
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MotoJockey (09-16-2018)
#15
#16
I don't want to start anything,but, a few observations....
If you do a minor stage 1 upgrade to the M8 engine is fine.
If you ride the M8 hard i.e. in the above 4500rpms constantly it begins to break down.
If you have a stage 4 and ride them really hard, then major problems occur.
The engine is new, there are bound to have kinks in it, they will be sorted out.
So far every time HD changes engine we get first few years problems...it's a cycle of manufacturing. This happens in all manufacturing companies.
Hope I haven't started anything but just a few observations.
If you do a minor stage 1 upgrade to the M8 engine is fine.
If you ride the M8 hard i.e. in the above 4500rpms constantly it begins to break down.
If you have a stage 4 and ride them really hard, then major problems occur.
The engine is new, there are bound to have kinks in it, they will be sorted out.
So far every time HD changes engine we get first few years problems...it's a cycle of manufacturing. This happens in all manufacturing companies.
Hope I haven't started anything but just a few observations.
#17
#18
#19
#20
Neutral rattle
Excessive vibration
Noisy lifters/valves/top end
Weak Compensator (3-4 versions)
Overly tight primary chain tensioner (2 versions)
Oil Leaking stator plug
Excessive heat
Crank runout on larger builds
You know, that stuff. If I was the OP I wouldn't worry though. The 14's were pretty good bikes. I also had one that never let me down minus the neutral rattle.
Last edited by lp; 09-16-2018 at 02:21 PM.