Keeping your twin cam or moving up to a m8?
#252
01-22-2017, 04:52 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I keep hearing they ride like a "metric" why the f*ck would anyone want that? I'd buy a Goldwing if I wanted that. My 09 Roadking is easy to work on, the 96 has more than enough power, and doesn't need 2 plugs on each cylinder, which you have to pull the tank to change the two on the starboard side(lame, IMHO). I don't understand why the herd needs larger engines and smoother rides. Get a winnebago then. BTW, what happened to the "soul" in your old ride?
Only I think whoever needs the '09+ frame or an FI twin cam engine should get a Goldwing or a Winnebago...!
My old shovel head had plenty of power. It was easy to work on and so much cheaper than these newer "metric" like Harleys....
#253
01-22-2017, 05:08 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Lol! Some of you crusty old purists remind me of the 1911 VS Glock debates. Or the compound bow VS long bow/recurve debates. So much hypocrisy on the side of the purists. Claiming they don't like progress or the technological advances that have been made to the newer bikes. Same dudes who have smartphones when their flip phones worked just fine. And the same ones who traded in their 95 Toyota Corolla for a 17 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost.
I'm very happy with my M8. I've ridden a Honda and I use to own a 2004 FLHRI. The M8 doesn't feel anything like a Honda, AT ALL! And it's head and shoulders better than my old RK. Leads me to believe that people who are comparing the M8 to a Honda have either one, never ridden a Honda, or two, are just full of **** and looking for reasons to criticize the new bike because they don't have one.
I'm very happy with my M8. I've ridden a Honda and I use to own a 2004 FLHRI. The M8 doesn't feel anything like a Honda, AT ALL! And it's head and shoulders better than my old RK. Leads me to believe that people who are comparing the M8 to a Honda have either one, never ridden a Honda, or two, are just full of **** and looking for reasons to criticize the new bike because they don't have one.
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#254
01-22-2017, 06:05 PM
#255
01-22-2017, 07:19 PM
Road Master
What on your short list?
PreRushmore, Rushmore Twin cam Touring bike owners, are you trading in your ride for the new M8?
In my neck of the woods, two local different Dealers said (last week) they are getting more tire kickers then actual buyers. Of course, I'm sure that will change within time.
Or are you guys going to add to the stable with a new M8 and keep your old ride?
As for me, I have ALWAYS said that my 2009 FLTRSE3 is a keeper for life, not to mention my motor up grade last winter.
My Rig just keeps putting a smile everytime I pass by it and look at it, let alone take her out to stretch her legs!!!!
YB
PreRushmore, Rushmore Twin cam Touring bike owners, are you trading in your ride for the new M8?
In my neck of the woods, two local different Dealers said (last week) they are getting more tire kickers then actual buyers. Of course, I'm sure that will change within time.
Or are you guys going to add to the stable with a new M8 and keep your old ride?
As for me, I have ALWAYS said that my 2009 FLTRSE3 is a keeper for life, not to mention my motor up grade last winter.
My Rig just keeps putting a smile everytime I pass by it and look at it, let alone take her out to stretch her legs!!!!
YB
#256
01-22-2017, 07:36 PM
Road Warrior
Lol! Some of you crusty old purists remind me of the 1911 VS Glock debates. Or the compound bow VS long bow/recurve debates. So much hypocrisy on the side of the purists. Claiming they don't like progress or the technological advances that have been made to the newer bikes. Same dudes who have smartphones when their flip phones worked just fine. And the same ones who traded in their 95 Toyota Corolla for a 17 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost.
I'm very happy with my M8. I've ridden a Honda and I use to own a 2004 FLHRI. The M8 doesn't feel anything like a Honda, AT ALL! And it's head and shoulders better than my old RK. Leads me to believe that people who are comparing the M8 to a Honda have either one, never ridden a Honda, or two, are just full of **** and looking for reasons to criticize the new bike because they don't have one.
I'm very happy with my M8. I've ridden a Honda and I use to own a 2004 FLHRI. The M8 doesn't feel anything like a Honda, AT ALL! And it's head and shoulders better than my old RK. Leads me to believe that people who are comparing the M8 to a Honda have either one, never ridden a Honda, or two, are just full of **** and looking for reasons to criticize the new bike because they don't have one.
Last edited by jd05flhtci; 01-22-2017 at 07:44 PM.
#257
01-22-2017, 08:31 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Why is it every time someone says "metric" the Honda brand is being tossed around? Last i checked there is more than 15 brands of metric motorcycle and i bet the m8 probably rides like one of them lol. All jokes aside the M8 doesnt ride like a typical HD in which rode different from any other bike with its noises,clunks and vibration etc. Up until now only "Metric" bikes rode smooth,little to no vibration and no clunks so that is why people are saying it rides too metric
#258
01-22-2017, 08:37 PM
Road Warrior
I never have understood the people who feel they need that clunk and vibrations to feel like they're riding a Harley. If it's made by Harley it's a Harley. I remember riding my 04 and thinking "I wish it didn't vibrate so much and shifted smoother". IDK, maybe I just like a quality ride in something that I shell out 10s of thousands of dollars for, and not something that feels like it's going to rattle the bolts loose and fall apart. But to each their own. My bike runs great! Nice and smooth, and goes into gear without feeling like I'm chipping teeth off the trans gears.
Why did you ride Harleys in the past if the quality was crap like you stated ?
#259
01-22-2017, 08:50 PM
#260
01-22-2017, 08:51 PM
Seasoned HDF Member