Yeah, these M8's are "sumpin" special! Got milk?

 

Yeah, like the Twinkies never had any problems. The vast majority of M8s have had no problems at all. Great engine!

 

There seems to be no sumping or oil transfer issues on the 2018 Softaills. Or at least none I have heard of.

I think the cable clutch instead of the hydraulic version solves the oil transfer issue.

Not sure if there are any fixes that address the sumping, and HD do change out the oil pump to the latest version for Stage 3 or 4. But I have not yet seen anyone I know with a dumping issue on an M8 Softail.

And the M8 engine is a beast. Way better than the Twin Cam even fresh out of the box.

 

Yeah, well at least I don't have to idle down my motor for two minutes before shutting down to alleviate sumping or keep my rpms below a certain level to reduce the risk of having my tranny fluid migrating into the primary.
The Twin Cam had it's issues to be sure but nothing that a few good quality bearings and a tune wouldn't cure. Can you say the same about your "beast" and it's issues? Some of your fellow M8'ers are on their 2nd and 3rd motors. I don't recall many, if any, Twin Cam owners having to do that on such a frequent and repetitive basis.

 

Hahahahaha! You guys make me laugh.

I’ve had 6 Harley’s and this 2018 is the best riding/handling Harley I’ve owned. It’s far stronger than any Harley I’ve been on.

I modify my bikes quite a bit so the stock “look” of a bike means very little. I’m loving it though.

The only frustrating thing is the aftermarket parts market is very slow.

 

Haven't these new bikes been out for 6 months now?
Why are people still crying about their release??

The 'haters' need to wake up, the bad dream for them is still here.
They can't keep wishing that Harley never made them and hope it goes away! They are here to stay, and the M8 Softail is the best Big Twin engine, frame and suspension set up to date.

I get that not everyone can afford a new bike, or 'shiny new toy' but that does not mean that there is a need to revert to insults and derision towards new owners.

What makes me laugh the most is that many of the 'haters' haven't even sat on or ridden the new bike, and yet sit in judgement with the knowledge that it's no good!! But they have taken it as a personal affront by Harley. "How dare they change and make a better bike? What about me?"

The best part is, these 'haters' will most likely see a Harley go past, or besides them at the stop lights, and think "nice Harley" without even realizing that it's the new M8 Softail.
What are they going to do then, poke their owns eyes out?

 

i think the new softtails stink look like jap bikes to me i think the touring bikes look great i can see in the furture harley will only sell touring bikes i

 

Wow...........just wow, the M8 is the greatest motor that ever came out of Milwaukee & the Twin Cam as a certain Australian jack tard says is just an irrelevant turd - LOL

Who really gives a ****.........? the M8 114 is not all that, I just rode over the weekend as here in PA it finally got nice - guess what? yep in our group there was a heritage 114, nice looking bike - but its not like this 114 DESTROYS the 103, not by a long shot!

The one thing I noticed with mine beside it was the floor boards are up higher - thus helping with the lean angle no doubt, with all the add ons put on the bike it might have been 30-40 pounds lighter at best so the guys preaching its a 100 pounds lighter haven't put the crash bars on, actual passenger floor boards, a back rest or trunk, etc.

I would say the rider of that 114 was as seasoned as I - in the straight aways he had me by maybe a bike length - strangely enough in the turns I took him (afterwards he did mention the stock rear tire seemed to kick out) maybe a harder tire with less grip, roll on at 60 is not impressive - yes he left me but I caught him - I didn't pass him but was right at the door the whole time.

My conclusion as both he & I were curious about the new vs the old is this, the new heritage handles well as I watched him negotiate the bike & it did seem effortless - I experienced the same when test riding it, comparatively its a little more boxed in than the pre 18 models, knees seem higher & anyone at 6 ft / 6`1 would feel cramped.

Power wise the new bike had me!!!! I hate to admit that but you only as good as what you ride - HOWEVER!!!!! it did not & I repeat - did not out perform the TC to a point that would justify its purchase or giving up what I have for a new Heritage, Yes the 114 is faster, more torque & has the edge but not by that much that it warrants buying it.

I believe with some minor work on the 103 it would be right there with the new offering, But honestly - as long as I can do 80 - 90mph I'm good, I'm not 25 anymore, Now I like to enjoy the ride.

good luck to what ever you choose & ride safe!

 

Don't feed the trolls....Only then will this thread die..

 

LOL, Only you cooky! so your building your bike? have it hooked up to the computer? down loading & Mapping it huh?

you can do all that but need your son to post pictures for ya! & then you post "not your bike" but your bike sounds like this video clip? but its not your bike......LOL

WTF dude, all you do is post hate about a certain model of HD & then when the same is reciprocated back about the M8 you go nuts

Good luck to you badcooky & seriously......Get a Life!