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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 10:18 AM
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The floorboards, brake pedal and grips, were those things already installed or something you had done?

The dealer added those on their own. They had the wheels powder-coated to match, too.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 12:28 PM
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Thats a nice lookin bike. I gotta hand it to you guys, my days of highway riding without a windshield, of some sort, are long gone.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric Stanley
The dealer added those on their own. They had the wheels powder-coated to match, too.
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Put up a couple outdoor pics when you get a chance, I didn't notice the wheels being powder coated. I'd like to see a side and 45* view of that.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimSonami
Haven't encountered the man in blue as of yet but this is SPOT ON! I can 100% agree and mine is up-staged 107.

Enjoy!
The same here on the man in blue, but I get it with my 103", and even more so on the test runs of the 107 and 114's. Too darn easy to too darn fast, but it is smile inducing. Eric Stanley will be having a smorgasbord of bugs in the near future. Better get that balaclava cleaned up, or get a new tooth brush, lol.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2021 | 11:54 PM
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Eric, best of luck with your transaction!
I can certainly understand you having concerns about a $20,000.00+ purchase.
From what I understand, HD has pretty well gotten pre 2020 "bugs" out of the M8.
I think you should "rest easy" and look forward to enjoying many trouble free miles (& maybe not just on the weekends).
One minor disappointment that some FLHRXS owners have is that the bike doesn't come with a windshield.
Not an issue for many though, as it allowed us to opt for a preferred height, style, and method of mounting.
Looks like the dealer also added detachable docking hardware, different bars, and if I'm not mistaken, different mufflers too.
If the deal isn't closed yet, you may wish to pursue passenger pegs that match your foot boards.
I've found this forum to be a very good resource, especially when considering aftermarket parts.
Be sure and check out the "Road King Special thread."
and ENJOY!
 

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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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Eric, best of luck with your transaction!
I can certainly understand you having concerns about a $20,000.00+ purchase.
From what I understand, HD has pretty well gotten pre 2020 "bugs" out of the M8.
I think you should "rest easy" and look forward to enjoying many trouble free miles (& maybe not just on the weekends).
One minor disappointment that some FLHRXS owners have is that the bike doesn't come with a windshield.
Not an issue for many though, as it allowed us to opt for a preferred height, style, and method of mounting.
Looks like the dealer also added detachable docking hardware, different bars, and if I'm not mistaken, different mufflers too.
If the deal isn't closed yet, you may wish to pursue passenger pegs that match your foot boards.
I've found this forum to be a very good resource, especially when considering aftermarket parts.
Be sure and check out the "Road King Special thread."
and ENJOY!

Thanks. I did end up buying it. She's done a fair amount of collecting dust since then (waiting to get to the DMV to get legal). Thanks for the well thought out reply. I'll definitely look for the Road King Special thread and will be lurking around the forum quite a bit.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:12 AM
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Beautiful bike. Nice touch with the grips and floor boards. Im sure the wheels look nice as well, but you cant see them in the pictures. Ride on!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Inop
Beautiful bike. Nice touch with the grips and floor boards. Im sure the wheels look nice as well, but you cant see them in the pictures. Ride on!
Thank you. Yes, the wheels were powder coated locally to match the Dominion series stuff. Not a great pic, but...




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