see if I understand this way of thinking and behavior....spent ~$25,000 and you don't have any of the problems that you stated, but are so upset with the MOCO for their product and how they manage the after sale portion of the owner experience, you would normally enjoy long trips but not going to subject yourself to the risks out of fear of being stranded..solid plan..definitely sell it and get a BMW and enjoy life man, it's going quickly..but whatever, it's your life

 

I dont have to sell it to get the BMW I got those too. I am enjoying life, but thanks for the encouragement.

 

there ya' go, amen..hate to hear people who love riding not doing what they love

wife and I bought our 2017s the week they were released
we've had:
several clutch switches replaced
cracked heat shield
minor trans fluid issue
warped brake rotors
bad wheel bearings
heads replaced due to leak down test failure
SE AC breather messes

got them all fixed by dealership and despite it all, have rode 50,000 miles together and with friends on amazing trips and adventures, have had the time of our lives..and have never broke down or been left stranded once...would be sick inside to think I squandered all that time in life missing out on what we have out of fear of the unknown..ride on man!!

 

I am actually okay with all those except the clutch thing, HD had rock solid clutches up til the M8, I am suspecting oil migration ruining clutches. The bearings bug me too but i change them out forst tire change (like I did today) the rest of that stuff is known moco stuff, these new oil sumping and transfer probs are un acceptable.

I ride dam near every day, use to get a new HD every two years at 50 + miles but I really have backed off the harley for mile munching because of these issues, I still get my miles in though.

 

good, I think in the spirit of this thread, is we all have issues and deal with them differently, but do whatever it takes to get out on the road, have fun and enjoy life riding, doesn't have to be an M8

 

Copy that sir!!