Pick up a 2017 or wait for 2018?
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From: north of Daytona
Close but no cigar.....(the aluminum head Vega in-line four cosworth V-2...but you did not hear it here).
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From: Johnstown, PA
Regardless of weather you get a 16, 17, or wait for an 18, the touring models will give you a much improved long ride experience. My best advice is to rent or demo ride and figure out the model you prefer. Then buy one in a color you want. Don't worry about the year it was made. You can always opt for a lightly used one as well.
Ultimately it's gotta be what makes you happy. Given your upcoming trip, I would not wait for an 18.
Ultimately it's gotta be what makes you happy. Given your upcoming trip, I would not wait for an 18.
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From: bklyn,ny
Yep
The Road King VS (very special.) Similar to the current S, solo seat ,no bags no passenger boards and 40" wide beach bars,only $22,799.
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From: WI
Contemplating a Road King or Road Glide...while that is a question all by itself, I'm wondering if 2018 will introduce anything new to these models. We here talk of a new shared frame but seems less likely to affect existing touring models. Any thoughts? Bite the bullet now or see what August will bring?
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From: Mount Airy, North Carolina
id wait till 2018 so the first year production bugs have been worked out. Honestly, I don't know if there has been any major reported issues with the m8 as I haven't been following them much online.
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From: West Tennessee
Harley really seems to have gotten the M8 pretty much right straight out of the box. With as many out there now as there is I would buy with confidence. Even the long threads on here about M8 problems have very few actual problems to report. A few early ones with oil pump failure and some minor oil leaks all taken care of by Harley!
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IMO you answered your own question...if you want to spend more buy an 18...if you want to spend less wait till the 18 come out and buy a 17...however when it comes to myself when i want a new bike i go buy one regardless of when the new one comes out...remember theres always a new one right around the corner...
