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common problems
Howdy,
I'm wondering if there is a thread or forum of common problems folks are having with their M8 engines and/or Softail models.
I tried a search. But I am having a hard time navigating this site, which is obvious since I've been answering year old posts thinking they were sent to me recently. I don't have any pre-school age kids around to help me, a very low tech person.
I just bought a 2024 Softail Standard, but just sold my 75 year old Harley that I rode for 43 years, so I am completely ignorant of the workings of any of the Harley types since the Panheads.
Thanks.
I'm wondering if there is a thread or forum of common problems folks are having with their M8 engines and/or Softail models.
I tried a search. But I am having a hard time navigating this site, which is obvious since I've been answering year old posts thinking they were sent to me recently. I don't have any pre-school age kids around to help me, a very low tech person.
I just bought a 2024 Softail Standard, but just sold my 75 year old Harley that I rode for 43 years, so I am completely ignorant of the workings of any of the Harley types since the Panheads.
Thanks.
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Oh my, wished you had done a little more searching. Big mistake. One ought to know a 75 year old Harley is a good one.
Worth repeating, they don't make them like that anymore.
Worth repeating, they don't make them like that anymore.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Apr 6, 2026 at 02:17 PM.
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Well, I've had some injuries in the 75 years I've been around and was getting to the point I was having a bit of trouble kick starting it. The rigid frame was aggravating as well. I rode it less and less due to pain, so I ley it go to someone who could enjoy it more. I never wanted a bike that didn't have a kick start, but looking forward to hitting the button now.
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