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Mar 26, 2017 | 05:39 AM

#31

grbrown

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Originally Posted by Nickatnyt

2020 is just around the corner.

Might be worth waiting until after the next Presidential election, just in case.....

Mar 26, 2017 | 06:39 AM

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todd-67

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Originally Posted by 89Speedy

but I'm planning a 10,000 mile trek across this great nation in August-September.

I see your delima. The new 18's will not be out until the middle of your trip so that is a wait until you're back. If you want to do it on a touring model you take the plunge into a 17 or buy a leftover 16. You will probably take a pretty big hit on your trade the way the market is right now. I guess buy what makes you happy. Even if they do change them like they did in 07-08 (bastard years for the touring models) there is always someone that will buy it when it's time.

If it were me I would make the switch before the trip with enough time to get through the 1000mile service and work any bugs out of the machine. Logging miles on a touring bike is a lot more enjoyable to me. Lots of storage, a heavier more stable ride and cruise control (although I don't use it much when I want to it is nice).

Mar 26, 2017 | 08:27 AM

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Mxdad

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Originally Posted by 89Speedy

Thanks for the feedback guys! My situation is a bit unusual. I LOVE my current bike, 2013 CVO Breakout . . . but I'm planning a 10,000 mile trek across this great nation in August-September. I've ridden her on a 5000 mile journey a few years ago but am contemplating a tourer for this iron butt ride. So are 2017 owners simply sticking with the HD/Screamin Eagle add ons and foregoing any aftermarket goodies that will potentially invalidate their warranty?

If your trip is Aug-Sept I think it makes your decision easy as the 18s will not likely be available in time for your trip. As to adding goodies to the M8 I assume you are speaking of performance mods, this is the first HD that I have purchased with no performance mods being considered after the first 1-2 months. I made some comfort mods seat, bars etc but have no plans for performance mods. For once I'm likely not it like it came

Mar 26, 2017 | 09:47 AM

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Madd Max

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If you have a bike already another option would be to rent a touring bike for your trip. It's to close to 18s coming out, if no changes you can get a good deal on a 17 that will pay for rental.

Mar 26, 2017 | 09:52 AM

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nevada72

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^^^That!

I've been trying to tell people - the only thing carrying over to 18 is the motor. That's it. No way I would buy a 17. It will be only slightly less worthless than my 14.

Mar 26, 2017 | 11:45 AM

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roussfam

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12 months ago......should I buy a 2016 or wait for a 2017.....look what happened....entirely new engine

what to do, what to do...

Mar 26, 2017 | 11:56 AM

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grbrown

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I seem to recall an earlier thread on the subject of common frames. We have seen that the Touring frames now have a detachable rear sub-frame, perhaps we already have the 'new' one and it is the other big twins that will change?

As for hiring a bike for 10k miles, I'm not sure what that is likely to cost! Better to put the cash towards a new bike asap, so it is sorted 'just so' in good time for the start of that adventure.

Mar 26, 2017 | 02:11 PM

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Uncle Paul

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Tough decision.
If Harley releases a big improvement, everybody is going to tell you to wait for a 19 when they will have all the bugs worked out : >)