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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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Blasphemy!
Oh, I imagine I'll get over it. but it will take time. Hey, at least the M8 isn't a Twinkie!
 

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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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where is the horn for the new softtails ???
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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Lice bike! Post some more reviews for us who don't have a '18.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 02:01 PM
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Picked up mine yesterday - red denim. That and twisted cherry were my colors of choice. Really a fantastic bike. Much more Evo like above 40 mph. Personally I like the skinnier tires. More nimble overall and handles great. Only thing ugly in my book is the saddle bag lock on top of the bag. Otherwise this bike is beautiful.

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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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iwas tempted by you color, I love the torque😬
Originally Posted by Thingfish
Picked up mine yesterday - red denim. That and twisted cherry were my colors of choice. Really a fantastic bike. Much more Evo like above 40 mph. Personally I like the skinnier tires. More nimble overall and handles great. Only thing ugly in my book is the saddle bag lock on top of the bag. Otherwise this bike is beautiful.

 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lexpert
iwas tempted by you color, I love the torque😬
Likewise when I saw your pics of the twisted cherry. I probably could have flipped a coin! The torque is so nice, and I like that it doesn't need a hotter cam to achieve it. Just buckets of easy going power. Like a lazy giant that doesn't know it's own strength...until you give it a little twist.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kojax
where is the horn for the new softtails ???
Upper front between the down tubes of the frame.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Thingfish
Picked up mine yesterday - red denim. That and twisted cherry were my colors of choice. Really a fantastic bike. Much more Evo like above 40 mph. Personally I like the skinnier tires. More nimble overall and handles great. Only thing ugly in my book is the saddle bag lock on top of the bag. Otherwise this bike is beautiful.

I think this color would look great dirty! Awesome bike.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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I think this color would look great dirty! Awesome bike.
That's my secret criteria . Same reason we have a Jeep.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Zakk13
Its on the Shock itself under the seat on the Heritage. And you have to use a tool.
That is WAY better then the ones they put out in the open
Out of the new softails the Heritage is at the top, the new Deluxe is just wrong.
Other than the bags (was not impressed when I looked at them at the dealer) and the panel that replaced the oil tank.
Would it have been that hard to make it without holes (so it still looks like a tank).

Love the M8 though, sweet motor and I think they have most of the issues worked out.
Enjoy
 
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