Wondering if it’s time for a change
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That, coupled with the federal government making HD void warranty for many common mods are really my issue with the M8’s.
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Nope. That was the point. Never had a bike give me problems this early. Most of my old bikes started having issues at 60K
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i saw that at first read. then when i thought more about it, i figured that he meant that he didn't start having this many issues until the bike hit 60k miles, and this bike was 24k early.
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Playing around on the web and with trade values and pricing. I think I can get into a new Roadmaster after trade for 265/month (72 months.) im assuming I could get on a new RG for a much better amount than the roadmaster, and would be able to move many of my things over. May need to give the M8 another look.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
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I have ridden them, and they are nice, the thing I can’t get past is the George Jetson sound coming from the engine. I am told it’s from the counter balancer. Even rode one with an exhaust, and I could still hear it.
That, coupled with the federal government making HD void warranty for many common mods are really my issue with the M8’s.
That, coupled with the federal government making HD void warranty for many common mods are really my issue with the M8’s.
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Playing around on the web and with trade values and pricing. I think I can get into a new Roadmaster after trade for 265/month (72 months.) im assuming I could get on a new RG for a much better amount than the roadmaster, and would be able to move many of my things over. May need to give the M8 another look.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
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I have ridden them, and they are nice, the thing I can’t get past is the George Jetson sound coming from the engine. I am told it’s from the counter balancer. Even rode one with an exhaust, and I could still hear it.
That, coupled with the federal government making HD void warranty for many common mods are really my issue with the M8’s.
That, coupled with the federal government making HD void warranty for many common mods are really my issue with the M8’s.
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Playing around on the web and with trade values and pricing. I think I can get into a new Roadmaster after trade for 265/month (72 months.) im assuming I could get on a new RG for a much better amount than the roadmaster, and would be able to move many of my things over. May need to give the M8 another look.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
Funny, HD’s calculator doesn’t present a payment unless you click the get financed button.
it’s just crazy that I would consider outside of the MOCO, - I know I’ll get slammed for even considering one.
has anyone found a way to rid the M8’s from the Jetsons sound? Think i saw someone who went stage 2 and the cams helped with the weird spaceship sound.
2. M8 are easy to get rid of that “Jetson” sound. Mufflers, A/C and a nice aftermarket cam and tune. ENDLESS videos with sound clips on them.
A very, very mild cam and tune will net you north of 100 HP and 120 TQ. And that’s pretty conservative.
Regarding the clutch…did you have it flushed properly at 2 years? You didn’t change it after it overheated, that’s mistake number one.
I have my clutch and brake fluid flushed very 2 years. Is your clutch or brakes worth it to you is the question? No brainer for me.
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Speaking of financing. I used lendingtree.com and got 4.19% on my 14 Tri Glide… I was surprised at the rate.
The financing ended up through Veridian credit union out of Iowa. Refinanced my wife’s Lexus there at a much better rate as well.
The financing ended up through Veridian credit union out of Iowa. Refinanced my wife’s Lexus there at a much better rate as well.
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From: Down south
I went from a ‘13 twin cam to a ‘21 M8 and couldn’t be happier. Yea, it’s quiet and smooth but the older I get I kind of like it. The power difference far outweighs all of the negative for me.
Plus IMO those Indians are gosh darn ugly. It would cost a ton of money to get rid of that…
Plus IMO those Indians are gosh darn ugly. It would cost a ton of money to get rid of that…
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