View Poll Results: After seeing the 2018 Models are you now planning on buying one?
Yes, I like what I see
260
36.41%
No, I don't like any of the new models
454
63.59%
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After seeing the 2018 line-up, Are you going to buy?
#743
10-20-2017 | 05:31 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,767
Likes: 2,479
From: UK
I rode a new 2018 Heritage last week. Didn't like the new engine at all. WTF is that wining noise? It had a wine that sounded like a modern Triumph triple engine. The engine was standard and several who also rode it said they thought it was more like a Japanese V-twin, lacking the soul of the traditional HD engines. I ended up buying one of the last 2017 models which I also thought had softer suspension and rode better which will suit the sort of riding I will be using the bike for i.e. touring. I think the new M8 models have been designed to try to compete with the likes of Ducati.
I fully appreciate that regulation is changing the internal combustion engine so I know manufacturers have their hands tied to some extent when designing new models. I guess we should be thankful the engines still look air cooled.
I fully appreciate that regulation is changing the internal combustion engine so I know manufacturers have their hands tied to some extent when designing new models. I guess we should be thankful the engines still look air cooled.
As for the suspension - maybe the preload was set too high if you found it too firm.
#744
10-20-2017 | 07:19 AM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 144
Likes: 47
From: Texas
Wife wanted a bigger bike. She so happy with her Scout she bought a 2018 Cheiftan. She is just not attracted to the HD’s.
#746
10-22-2017 | 09:07 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 17
From: Williamsport, Pa
I rode a new 2018 Heritage last week. Didn't like the new engine at all. WTF is that wining noise? It had a wine that sounded like a modern Triumph triple engine. The engine was standard and several who also rode it said they thought it was more like a Japanese V-twin, lacking the soul of the traditional HD engines. I ended up buying one of the last 2017 models which I also thought had softer suspension and rode better which will suit the sort of riding I will be using the bike for i.e. touring. I think the new M8 models have been designed to try to compete with the likes of Ducati.
I fully appreciate that regulation is changing the internal combustion engine so I know manufacturers have their hands tied to some extent when designing new models. I guess we should be thankful the engines still look air cooled.
I fully appreciate that regulation is changing the internal combustion engine so I know manufacturers have their hands tied to some extent when designing new models. I guess we should be thankful the engines still look air cooled.
#747
10-23-2017 | 11:10 AM
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 409
Likes: 8
From: SE WI
#749
10-23-2017 | 02:53 PM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 749
Likes: 287
From: Detroit area
