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Dec 24, 2023 | 12:22 PM

#21

BareKnuckle

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From: Ladner, B.C.

No bugs on my '20 or my '23 ..... other than the dead ones on my windshield.

Dec 24, 2023 | 12:35 PM

#22

M Oclaf

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From: Knoxville

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Originally Posted by 6113_

about 6 years ago

^^^^^ when especially removing interwebs hen talk.

ride on

Dec 24, 2023 | 05:54 PM

#23

Pensioncracker

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From: Garfield NJ

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Originally Posted by Badbagger

What year did the mother ship finally get the bugs out of the M8 to the point you’d buy one no questions asked ? I’m looking around for a RK Special and I wouldn’t pay the Moco Tax. They can keep the new ones lol.

For me...2019 my CVO Limited was 99% bug free. The only issue was...... I was transfering Trans oil to the primary. The HD venting kit solved it.

My 2018 CVO Limited overheated at 600 miles due to sumping.
The cylinders and pistons were replaced at 600 miles....again at near 1000miles same thing. Then 1200 miles again. Harley took the 18 back and gave me a 2019. I was going to lemon law it. Dealer saved me.

Yes HD tech rep was present twice. I think the first overheat warped the case so bad nothing they did worked. But I'm no mechanic. My 2019 has 30k on it and is perfect.

Dec 24, 2023 | 06:11 PM

#24

Rounders

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From: backwoods

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle kebo

Ive had 2 touring and actually 2 softails. combined over 60k miles and never an issue.

Combined. So how many miles on each bike?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo67

I’ve owned every year of an M8 touring bike except 2023, no issues with any of them.

same question.

Dec 25, 2023 | 05:08 AM

#25

Mofo67

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From: Trinity NC

12,500 miles on the ‘17 CVO Limited with HD stage 2

3,500 miles on the ‘18 RGS HD stage 2 - traded for the bike, rode to Milwaukee. When I got home I traded for a ‘19. Only had the bike about 3 months.

7,000 miles on the ‘19 CVO RG stock

7,500 on the ‘19 CVO SG HD 131 - had to install primary vent, due to transfer.

10k on ‘20 RGL - FM 128

5k on ‘22 CVO RG

4k on ‘21 UL - current bike, purchased spring ‘23 with 215 miles. HD 131.

Dec 25, 2023 | 06:10 AM

#26

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

I have 900 miles on my 21 Tri Glide since I bought it. No problems there…there’s all the proof you need. Sumbitches.

Dec 26, 2023 | 07:10 AM

#27

stratplexi

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From: Ohio

It was mid model year 2019 when they got the oil pump design figured out. You could buy a 2017-19 but if I bought one I would put the new oil pump in it. Given that used bike prices have become reasonable, I would just look for a 2020 or later. I am sure you can find a clean, low mileage unit with a Stage 1. When I have bough used, I always preferred close to stock and avoided butcher jobs.

Dec 26, 2023 | 08:11 AM

#28

Badbagger

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratplexi

Preciate cha, I’m looking at 2020 and newer scooters from private owners, actually a RK Special and nothing that’s anywhere much more than stock, I don’t care about any of the little add ons I’ve got my own plans.