When is it safe to make the jump?
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 530
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From: The South
I just bought a 16' for this reason.. while paying for the new bike at dealer today I was told of another M8 completely trashed internally with less than 500 miles on odo... the moco wanted that engine shipped back for research purposes and had the dealer install a new ticker
" My counter thought is the longer I wait the more my current bike loses trade in value."
That's true, but look at it THIS way. let's say you wait 2 years & lose 2 year's value in your bike. When you get the NEW one, it will always be 2 years newer & worth "2 years newer" more.
That's true, but look at it THIS way. let's say you wait 2 years & lose 2 year's value in your bike. When you get the NEW one, it will always be 2 years newer & worth "2 years newer" more.
I think this is the best advise. I would not rush it let some miles be put on these new motors and see what other issues arise. I know some say "that is what warranty is for" but that does no good being broke down far from home and dealers are backed up with other m8 problems. I will wait for 2020 or beyond my 2016 is fine
Thanks for all in opinions by the way.
Club Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
The only reason to wait is because demand is high for the M8, there isn't much reason for dealers to budge on price. Expect to pay full MSRP if not more. Sure, there are exceptions to this, for the most part, this holds true. The deals to be had right now are on the leftover twin cams which aren't very different than your current bike.
In a year or two, the feeding frenzy will be over and you are likely to be able to get a better deal.
All that being said, start reluctantly shopping around and if you find a good deal, buy, and if not, continue to wait until you find the deal you want. The M8 is going to be around for the next 17 years or so, so it's not like it's a limited production engine or something that you have to buy now while they are still being made.
I have no basis for this, but I don't think the touring frame is going to change in the next year or two. I think the dyna frame is what is likely to change and that change will happen when the M8 is put into the Dynas.
In a year or two, the feeding frenzy will be over and you are likely to be able to get a better deal.
All that being said, start reluctantly shopping around and if you find a good deal, buy, and if not, continue to wait until you find the deal you want. The M8 is going to be around for the next 17 years or so, so it's not like it's a limited production engine or something that you have to buy now while they are still being made.
I have no basis for this, but I don't think the touring frame is going to change in the next year or two. I think the dyna frame is what is likely to change and that change will happen when the M8 is put into the Dynas.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The only reason to wait is because demand is high for the M8, there isn't much reason for dealers to budge on price. Expect to pay full MSRP if not more. Sure, there are exceptions to this, for the most part, this holds true. The deals to be had right now are on the leftover twin cams which aren't very different than your current bike.
In a year or two, the feeding frenzy will be over and you are likely to be able to get a better deal.
All that being said, start reluctantly shopping around and if you find a good deal, buy, and if not, continue to wait until you find the deal you want. The M8 is going to be around for the next 17 years or so, so it's not like it's a limited production engine or something that you have to buy now while they are still being made.
I have no basis for this, but I don't think the touring frame is going to change in the next year or two. I think the dyna frame is what is likely to change and that change will happen when the M8 is put into the Dynas.
In a year or two, the feeding frenzy will be over and you are likely to be able to get a better deal.
All that being said, start reluctantly shopping around and if you find a good deal, buy, and if not, continue to wait until you find the deal you want. The M8 is going to be around for the next 17 years or so, so it's not like it's a limited production engine or something that you have to buy now while they are still being made.
I have no basis for this, but I don't think the touring frame is going to change in the next year or two. I think the dyna frame is what is likely to change and that change will happen when the M8 is put into the Dynas.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 428
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From: Calgary Alberta Canada
IMHO if you are concerned about losing trade in value consider the amount of money you lose by riding off on a new bike. You are far better off buying a bike from a want-a-be biker. That is the guy that buys a Harley, gets hit in the face with a bug, parks the bike in the garage and then sales. Low milage, low price and you are not hit with the high depreciation.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 428
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From: Calgary Alberta Canada
I will wait a couple of years and then buy some other side-walk commando's used garage queen for 1/2 the money. Has worked for me up till now. Just have to be patient. Especially since I change half the things on the bike anyways so why pay for all new then take it off? My .02 cents'
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: NY
I am considering making the jump from my current twin cam, 2013 UC, to the new M8 Ultra Limited. From what I hear the new engine is fantastic. I do however agree with many of you who have said to never buy the first year of any major design introduction. I have read the many posts where there have been oil pressure issues with the new M8. With that in mind, when do you think it will be safe to assume the bugs have been worked out? I'm leaning toward waiting for the 2018 model but wonder if I should wait even longer.
I'm just curious what others think.
I'm just curious what others think.
If your 2013 HD isnt in dire need of replacement i'd wait a min of 1-1.5yrs to give HD time to work out the few known current bugs along with any others that may pop up with the M8 that weren't caught in beta testing that don't show up till you get a few miles on the motor/bike.
Scott
