Pre M8
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Carlsbad, CA
I haven’t read the entire thread. But consider that 10s of thousands of Harley riders have upgraded to the M8s for various reasons, you know what the new features are, so only you can decide if it’s worth it to you,
If you feel compelled to have the newest model that's a race that never ends? Every year, bigger, newer, and fancier will be available. When will it end for you? If you are compelled I'd still keep the '12 with all the time, memories, and miles you have on it. Besides how much are they even giving for a trade in on it? Just best to keep it and have two bikes.
Also looks like you've added even more since we last spoke? Some Advan Black parts? I'd throw that FM107 in there and have at it! Also with the newer bikes is it even possible to wrench them yourself?
Also looks like you've added even more since we last spoke? Some Advan Black parts? I'd throw that FM107 in there and have at it! Also with the newer bikes is it even possible to wrench them yourself?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,159
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From: Brandon, Mississippi
I am currently on a 2014 SGS Rushmore. Been a great bike, have about 29K miles on it. Has never let me down, other than some initial HD recalls. That being said, it is paid off, which unto itself is important to me. For me, I do not need the next new thing. This bike has plenty of life left in it, so personally for me I have no desire to trade it. The 103 in this vintage is deadly figured out, and highly reliable scoot. Prior bike was a 2008 SG. I put 69K on that bike. Same thing deadly reliable. Only reason I went over to the Rushmore, is there was enough improvements in 14 to justify the trade, as I got the 14 for half price after the 08 trade. So for $12.5 I was on a brand new one with allot of important changes that mattered to me at that time.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Inland NW
I post this for the latest information, not to start a pissing match with you.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,486
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From: North Dakota & Minnesota
No pressure what so ever. If a model 2000 bike is old I guess my Evo is ancient. When I think of an old bike I definitely don't think of a twinky. More in the lines of a Pan or Shovel.
Six of my riding buddies are all on Rushmores or 2010ą. All six are on their second and third bikes since I started riding with them seven years ago. They constantly wonder when I'm going to upgrade. I just tell that upgrading is for people who bought the wrong bike in the first place.
Six of my riding buddies are all on Rushmores or 2010ą. All six are on their second and third bikes since I started riding with them seven years ago. They constantly wonder when I'm going to upgrade. I just tell that upgrading is for people who bought the wrong bike in the first place.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 372
Likes: 82
From: FL East Coast /Western NC
i also am just fine with my 2012... in my opinion the 09 to 13 103's were some of the the best tour bikes made to date... seemed to get a little cheaper feelin and lookin when the 14 rushes came out.... i rode a new 14 back then and just got off and said....uh.... no...but then again.... i ride a 12... no way would i have a m8... dont sound or rumble right for my liking...just me...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 8,852
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From: Decatur, Alabama
I was poking around the dealership and a salesman tried to sell me everything in sight. He asked me what I rode and I told him an EVO Road King. So then he asks me if I'm looking to upgrade? I just laughed.
How do you upgrade from an EVO Road King?
carl
How do you upgrade from an EVO Road King?
carl
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