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  • JR888
    JR888
    5 years ago
    Hope you have as good an experience as I have had with my 2018 replacement . . . maybe it was just a glitch in some of the 2017 motors?
  • mickle
    mickle
    5 years ago
    I have  1600kms on mine now, so far no issues, stage 1. 
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    5 years ago
    Hey JamesJ update appreciated, as am wathcing with much trepidation and final outcome. 
    Hmmm, me thinks sometimes basic was so good, but seriously, what you guys have got are 5 star HD"s look the goods, paid for the goods, perform as a 2018 motorcycle should but are they up to the benchmark, re: pass on to someone when ya fucked? 
    Am waiting and looking, "I like to watch", before any plunger.
    Keep as in the loop bloke, thanks.
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting Baloffski on 24 Jun 2018 03:20 AM

    Hey JamesJ update appreciated, as am wathcing with much trepidation and final outcome. 

    Hmmm, me thinks sometimes basic was so good, but seriously, what you guys have got are 5 star HD"s look the goods, paid for the goods, perform as a 2018 motorcycle should but are they up to the benchmark, re: pass on to someone when ya fucked? 
    Am waiting and looking, "I like to watch", before any plunger.
    Keep as in the loop bloke, thanks.

    Buy my Bloody RoadKing and be done with it mate.
  • Proffesor
    Proffesor
    5 years ago
    Quoting JR888 on 09 Jun 2018 04:17 AM

    Very interesting . . . can I ask what air cleaner you have?

    My reason for asking is that I was told sumping only occurred on stage IV and V motors and that my problem was the stage 1 air cleaner.
    The bike was replaced after a bit of too-ing and fro-ing but I would be interested to know which cleaner you have. Thankfully my replacement has been running perfect and I am very happy with it now at just over 15,000k.

    Quoting Proffesor on 09 Jun 2018 07:46 AM

    Screaming Eagle stage 1 air cleaner, i am not a hard rider either, only have 4 points left on licence, get them back same time warranty runs out.

    Quoting JR888 on 09 Jun 2018 08:53 AM

    Thanks, just as I thought. Mine was the same cleaner which they tried to tell me was the issue. That was before the second re-build and Harley Australia finally replacing the whole bike with an MY18.

    Just goes to show, you don't need to cop the BS from dealerships if you know it ain't right.

    Well its now nearing 5 weeks and still no new engine, dealer believes they will get it tomorrow, the bike has been off the road for over 7 weeks now.
    Harley Davidson needs to re evaluate its balance between giving their share holders a bigger return and giving their customers a product that is fit to do what it is claimed to do.
    A strong brand name will keep them going for a while, but if they keep providing sub standard product, their sales will certainly take a nosedive, social media is very powerful today. 
  • Oz Dan
    Oz Dan
    5 years ago
    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting Oz Dan on 27 Jun 2018 08:18 PM

    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.
    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.
  • JR888
    JR888
    5 years ago
    Quoting Oz Dan on 27 Jun 2018 08:18 PM

    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 27 Jun 2018 09:04 PM

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.

    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.

    Totally agree, this new one has been faultless. It's just a shame I had to have that lemon as it did take the shine off things there for a while. It's no fun paying so much for a bike that spends more time in the workshop than on the road.
    At least HD Aus finally came to the party and gave me one that I am really enjoying. I too am coming up to 16,000klm of happy riding experience with that awesome torque cam. Such a pleasure to ride, and the response when you crack open the throttle . . . 
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    5 years ago
    Quote source removed.
    my leg's in a splint and I'm on crutches;weird feeling having a great bike in your carport that you can't ride!
    You call that an excuse for not riding? I'm sure there's a way!
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    5 years ago
    Quoting Wideglider on 28 Jun 2018 07:13 AM

    my leg's in a splint and I'm on crutches;weird feeling having a great bike in your carport that you can't ride!

    You call that an excuse for not riding? I'm sure there's a way!

    Hey gliderman, wtf happened?
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    5 years ago
    Baloffski, I was just quoting James. He might let us know how he did it.
  • Oz Dan
    Oz Dan
    5 years ago
    Quote source removed.
    That’s why I too just went with a full stage 2 with Torque Cam. Too many reports of the bigger builds (non stock so Stage 3/4) sumping which kills your motor or other issues with the bigger sleeves. With 119 ft lbs I’m happy enough! I also have an extended 5 year warranty, just in case..........
  • Adrian1200CA
    Adrian1200CA
    5 years ago
    Quoting Oz Dan on 27 Jun 2018 08:18 PM

    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 27 Jun 2018 09:04 PM

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.

    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.

    Hey Lofty, is your's the 107 or the 114?  I've just picked up a 107 breakout and want to do cams, so interested in what cams you got?

  • JR888
    JR888
    5 years ago
    Quoting Oz Dan on 27 Jun 2018 08:18 PM

    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 27 Jun 2018 09:04 PM

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.

    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.

    Quoting Adrian1200CA on 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PMedited: 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PM

    Hey Lofty, is your's the 107 or the 114?  I've just picked up a 107 breakout and want to do cams, so interested in what cams you got?

    Hi Adrian, I don't know about Lofty's bike but mine is the 107 with the same (torque) cam and it is great. I was speaking with a guy who went for the power cam and reckons it is crap, no response when you need - it for overtaking. Hope that helps.
  • Adrian1200CA
    Adrian1200CA
    5 years ago
    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 27 Jun 2018 09:04 PM

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.

    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.

    Quoting Adrian1200CA on 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PMedited: 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PM

    Hey Lofty, is your's the 107 or the 114?  I've just picked up a 107 breakout and want to do cams, so interested in what cams you got?

    Quoting JR888 on 02 Jul 2018 01:13 AM

    Hi Adrian, I don't know about Lofty's bike but mine is the 107 with the same (torque) cam and it is great. I was speaking with a guy who went for the power cam and reckons it is crap, no response when you need - it for overtaking. Hope that helps.

    Cheers, spoke to Harley in Ringwood and they said pretty much the only cam they have used so far is the 585 but interestingly no dyno results yet.  Could mean people are taking elsewhere to Dyno them ,which is what I'll be doing.  Also asked them about using aftermarket cams and they pretty much said no warranty on the cam and any damage it could do, so reading into that they will blame the cams for any failure and you will have to prove otherwise.
  • LOFTYBOB
    LOFTYBOB
    5 years ago
    Quoting Oz Dan on 27 Jun 2018 08:18 PM

    As this is the M8 owner’s thread, thought I’d put it on the record that I now have 24,500km on my 17 Road King and it’s been absolutely trouble free. Great bike. 

    Quoting LOFTYBOB on 27 Jun 2018 09:04 PM

    Just hit 16,000 on my RoadKing, and it is running better than ever. does not use a drop of slippery stuff, and still gets over 400km's to a tank of juice.

    This stage 2 Torque kit is awesome.

    Quoting Adrian1200CA on 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PMedited: 01 Jul 2018 11:18 PM

    Hey Lofty, is your's the 107 or the 114?  I've just picked up a 107 breakout and want to do cams, so interested in what cams you got?

    107 mate, with the SE Torque cams
  • Adrian1200CA
    Adrian1200CA
    5 years ago
    Haha.. seen those, just after a little bit more power and torque as I like my arms attached to my body.
     
  • Proffesor
    Proffesor
    5 years ago
    Quoting Proffesor on 09 Jun 2018 07:46 AM

    Screaming Eagle stage 1 air cleaner, i am not a hard rider either, only have 4 points left on licence, get them back same time warranty runs out.

    Quoting JR888 on 09 Jun 2018 08:53 AM

    Thanks, just as I thought. Mine was the same cleaner which they tried to tell me was the issue. That was before the second re-build and Harley Australia finally replacing the whole bike with an MY18.

    Just goes to show, you don't need to cop the BS from dealerships if you know it ain't right.

    Quoting Proffesor on 27 Jun 2018 12:51 PM

    Well its now nearing 5 weeks and still no new engine, dealer believes they will get it tomorrow, the bike has been off the road for over 7 weeks now.

    Harley Davidson needs to re evaluate its balance between giving their share holders a bigger return and giving their customers a product that is fit to do what it is claimed to do.
    A strong brand name will keep them going for a while, but if they keep providing sub standard product, their sales will certainly take a nosedive, social media is very powerful today. 

    Finally got my Road King back with a new motor fitted, picked it up last Friday, took it down to our monthly HOG BBQ on saturday, all happy until someone asked about the oil under my bike, they sliced the orting seal on the starter motor putting it back in, all fixed now. Has anyone noticed any difference with the replacement motors, this one has more vibration and definitely has a deeper exhaust note.
  • JR888
    JR888
    5 years ago
    Quoting JR888 on 09 Jun 2018 08:53 AM

    Thanks, just as I thought. Mine was the same cleaner which they tried to tell me was the issue. That was before the second re-build and Harley Australia finally replacing the whole bike with an MY18.

    Just goes to show, you don't need to cop the BS from dealerships if you know it ain't right.

    Quoting Proffesor on 27 Jun 2018 12:51 PM

    Well its now nearing 5 weeks and still no new engine, dealer believes they will get it tomorrow, the bike has been off the road for over 7 weeks now.

    Harley Davidson needs to re evaluate its balance between giving their share holders a bigger return and giving their customers a product that is fit to do what it is claimed to do.
    A strong brand name will keep them going for a while, but if they keep providing sub standard product, their sales will certainly take a nosedive, social media is very powerful today. 

    Quoting Proffesor on 04 Jul 2018 11:46 AM

    Finally got my Road King back with a new motor fitted, picked it up last Friday, took it down to our monthly HOG BBQ on saturday, all happy until someone asked about the oil under my bike, they sliced the orting seal on the starter motor putting it back in, all fixed now. Has anyone noticed any difference with the replacement motors, this one has more vibration and definitely has a deeper exhaust note.

    When they gave me the MY18 I noticed a deeper note in the exhaust (my old system swapped over from the MY17) but thought that was due to Heavy Breather which they gave me. Sweet deal, they wouldn't give me the new bike unless I took it with the Heavy Breather.
    Can't say I noticed any vibration though.
  • SquALeD
    SquALeD
    5 years ago
    Traded my 13 Breakout for a 2017 Roadglide the other month.. 8k service just done and no dramas at all. Its going to Phillip Island from Perth in Oct..Well see what happens! HA!
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