Leaving it Stock
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Leaving it Stock
So who here is leaving their M8 stock? I just bought a new Roadglide and after riding it, I see no reason to mess with it, it is as fast and responsive as I need it to be, Ive been thinking of maybe slip-ons, but I do like it quiet, so Im most likely gonna leave that alone too.
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Mine is bone stock. 2019, 107 road glide. Only 7k miles but it's continued to get better and better. Mileage has improved slightly from new (2 mpg or so) and the exhaust has gotten a wee bit louder. I'm very happy with it.
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My 107 was bone stock...
Too quiet.....add Rinehart DBX45...nice
Too hot on right ankle....decat
Hmmmm....how do I add a stage 1 air cleaner and keep warranty...
SE Ventilator and SEPST for now...
Runs great.....very happy..... And for the warranty Patrol out there, I have my stock header with cat and stock pipes if ever needed.
And I said I was going to keep it stock too.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Too quiet.....add Rinehart DBX45...nice
Too hot on right ankle....decat
Hmmmm....how do I add a stage 1 air cleaner and keep warranty...
SE Ventilator and SEPST for now...
Runs great.....very happy..... And for the warranty Patrol out there, I have my stock header with cat and stock pipes if ever needed.
And I said I was going to keep it stock too.🤣🤣🤣🤣
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So who here is leaving their M8 stock? I just bought a new Roadglide and after riding it, I see no reason to mess with it, it is as fast and responsive as I need it to be, Ive been thinking of maybe slip-ons, but I do like it quiet, so Im most likely gonna leave that alone too.
I agree with you that it has more than adequate power. I don't hotrod my bike, but if needed it has plenty of acceleration.
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Mine came from the dealer floor with a stage 1 AC, Rinehart slip ons and a super tuner. I have no plans to go any further than that.
Edited to add the usual comfort mods such as bars, shield, tour pak relocator, extended brake, footboard extenders, and Muller clutch slave to fix the shitty clutch.
Edited to add the usual comfort mods such as bars, shield, tour pak relocator, extended brake, footboard extenders, and Muller clutch slave to fix the shitty clutch.
Last edited by dawg; Feb 9, 2020 at 02:12 PM.
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I leave my bikes stock because I use them for daily transportation. I need a bike that is both fun to ride, and reliable. Absolute reliability is essential. I will not tolerate a bike that I have to fuss over to keep it running.
It has been my experience over 55 years of riding, that the more I "upgrade" my motor, the more trouble I'm gonna have with it.
I totally understand the desire to "upgrade" among those for whom a motorcycle is just a toy or a type of jewelry. Ride maybe 3k miles a year. That is a perfectly legitimate use of a motorcycle. But people who modify their motors are having trouble with them, a fact that is obvious from reading this Forum.
It has been my experience over 55 years of riding, that the more I "upgrade" my motor, the more trouble I'm gonna have with it.
I totally understand the desire to "upgrade" among those for whom a motorcycle is just a toy or a type of jewelry. Ride maybe 3k miles a year. That is a perfectly legitimate use of a motorcycle. But people who modify their motors are having trouble with them, a fact that is obvious from reading this Forum.
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bone stock for 5 months and 4000 miles..completely unprecedented for me..the stock 114 runs great and sounds great to me..I hit the throttle and when I go through the gears to 4500 rpms I'm gettin' on down the road in plenty enough of a hurry and I'm looking out for cops...my money will be spent on maintenance, tires, gas, hotels and fun.. liberating feeling having a good enough power plant to not feel compelled to spend thousands of dollars to enjoy riding one to its fullest..and being that the 114 is built stout enough to support high power builds I have confidence I can beat on it as I like without concern of it breaking...no dribbling messy ACs, K&N maintenance, less dirt getting into engine..I'll stop there
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I leave my bikes stock because I use them for daily transportation. I need a bike that is both fun to ride, and reliable. Absolute reliability is essential. I will not tolerate a bike that I have to fuss over to keep it running.
It has been my experience over 55 years of riding, that the more I "upgrade" my motor, the more trouble I'm gonna have with it.
I totally understand the desire to "upgrade" among those for whom a motorcycle is just a toy or a type of jewelry. Ride maybe 3k miles a year. That is a perfectly legitimate use of a motorcycle. But people who modify their motors are having trouble with them, a fact that is obvious from reading this Forum.
It has been my experience over 55 years of riding, that the more I "upgrade" my motor, the more trouble I'm gonna have with it.
I totally understand the desire to "upgrade" among those for whom a motorcycle is just a toy or a type of jewelry. Ride maybe 3k miles a year. That is a perfectly legitimate use of a motorcycle. But people who modify their motors are having trouble with them, a fact that is obvious from reading this Forum.
The key is to use a good formula.