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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 10:15 AM
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Was poking around on facebook last night and I came across this article.


leak says that HD is going to be putting the M8 in softails and dynas this year. it also says theyre expanding the S models to include the Breakout and Heritage !!!! they will also have some 115th anniversary models !


man I know for sure if this leak is correct and not fake news I will be at a dealership unloading my 14 heritage for a heritage S !!!!


http://www.motorcycle-magazine.com/l...ley-davidsons/
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Just figuring it out now, eh?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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I always had the idea it would but this is actually the first article or anything other than some A hole on here or facebook stating an opinion.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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Gave a lot of thought to the possibility of a new Heritage S if offered. I decided I wasn't going to spend the money required to get on a new one.
In a year or so, if I'm still alive, riding and interested I can shop a low mileage used one.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 09fitz
Gave a lot of thought to the possibility of a new Heritage S if offered. I decided I wasn't going to spend the money required to get on a new one.
In a year or so, if I'm still alive, riding and interested I can shop a low mileage used one.

I'm staying away until I see liquid cooling on a softail.

The 103 heat is at my endurance for air cooling.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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Sure would be tempting to make the purchase, but I've got my Heritage just the way I want it; paid for!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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My 124 will hold me over in my softail. No need for a m8.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 03:49 PM
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It's old news i think i already posted we are getting m8 for dyna and softail ... my dealer leaked it to us a few months ago trying to stop us from buying 103 breakout.

We went with twin cam because the m8 had a lot of issues and they dont sound like Harleys - Sadly i got a 110ci breakout i dont think i need m8 anymore ... and this will probably be my last harley anyway.
 
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I've got an '08 FLSTC with 58000 miles on it and, its been reliable. From what I've read about the M8, there are a LOT of problems with the oil pump and can plate. Plus, I read about one guy that had crank run out of .0055. I don't have the money for a new bike and, even if I did, I wouldn't be buying a bike with the M8 motor.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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It all comes down to you can only do so much with so little no matter what skin you put on it!
 
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