I have the opportunity to upgrade. I have a 2016 FLHTKSE Carbon Dust and Electric Red Pearl. I could trade up to 2018 FLHTKSE in Burgundy Cherry Sunglo Fade <OR> Black Earth Fade.

I have had no issues with the 110". Love the bike. That said, the wife has a 2017 FLHXS with the new M8 107". She lets me ride it if I fill her tank. I like her motor. Less vibration. No coolant to deal with. Thinner primary. I am more of a classic HD guy but I'm open to new tech.

I'm an old school communicator so I like the idea of the wired headsets with the 2016. We added CB bike to bike and 7-pin adapter to her bike so we can do CB comms. On one hand we can do Sena bike to bike via BT cell phone. But we are also slave to battery life where the wired headsets run forever.

Yes, no, maybe, other considerations?

Thanks in advance for all your input.

 

I alway's figured with the 110 I was on borrowed time until lifter failure. And after riding a
117 it was worth it to me. And in the case of the RG it's oil cooled so no more water pump to worry about either.

 

Man you've got a horrible problem lol...I love my 110 it is what it is. I'd say if you have the money why not trade up from one awesome bike to another??? Life's to short...get the bike

 

First world problem, I know. Worked hard to get to this point in my life. No apologies.

 

 

The M8 is a smoother motor as you have noticed, the 117" and new suspension will be a added bonus. Sounds like you may have made up your mind already.
Dealers will want you to give your 2016 away, make them work for it. Good luck.

 

you forgot the new 6 speaker radio

 

The 117 is a much better motor than the 110 in my opinion.

That said the 18 FLHTKSE is water cooled. The CVO Street Glide, and the CVO road glide are not.

If the numbers are right I would go for it.

 

I have bought there in the past. This will be from a different dealer.

 

The CVO Limited comes with 6-speakers? I thought that was only CVO StreetGlide. Either way, that would be a bonus.