M8 problems
#1071
10-30-2017, 04:05 PM
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Visited my dealer today as mine has lost 4 oz of transmission fluid in 90 miles, bikes done 4600 miles now, 600 of those miles is with the stage 3 & I've only just started really opening it up 4 - 4 1/2 K. Up until now no transfer & i have been religiously checking levels, but now its a different storey !! This is their 3rd one now that they know of with this issue, as stated here they said "Harley has not got a clue how to sort this" but they are taking the bike in next week to have a look at it, not sure what they will achieve but I just wanted it documented with them as having this problem. Also having issues with the front brakes now, started pulsing & they said it will be warped rotors & they are not covered under warranty !!
#1072
10-30-2017, 07:34 PM
HD EFI Guru
Visited my dealer today as mine has lost 4 oz of transmission fluid in 90 miles, bikes done 4600 miles now, 600 of those miles is with the stage 3 & I've only just started really opening it up 4 - 4 1/2 K. Up until now no transfer & i have been religiously checking levels, but now its a different storey !! This is their 3rd one now that they know of with this issue, as stated here they said "Harley has not got a clue how to sort this" but they are taking the bike in next week to have a look at it, not sure what they will achieve but I just wanted it documented with them as having this problem. Also having issues with the front brakes now, started pulsing & they said it will be warped rotors & they are not covered under warranty !!
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paullavery (10-31-2017)
#1073
10-31-2017, 01:57 AM
Road Master
I've still got it & totally agree with what you say, amazing bike for its time.
#1074
10-31-2017, 02:02 AM
Road Master
Will do, thanks for the heads up. First couple of comments on the brakes from the dealership was that "you must have washed the bike with hot discs" total bullshit imo, never washed any bike I've owned whilst hot.
#1075
10-31-2017, 06:35 AM
Stellar HDF Member
I would check with the MoCo or another dealer about the brake rotors. AFAIK they should be covered IF they are out of spec .... spec was .008" when my 09 UC was warping the front rotors. I had a discussion about warped rotors with another member and researched it to find that the rotors are covered under ESP.
Hope someone figures this oil transfer problem out soon. I ride a 14 FLHTK and I'm in no hurry to trade it in on a M-8 until the glitches are fixed. Good luck.
Hope someone figures this oil transfer problem out soon. I ride a 14 FLHTK and I'm in no hurry to trade it in on a M-8 until the glitches are fixed. Good luck.
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paullavery (10-31-2017)
#1076
10-31-2017, 07:27 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
hey Paul, my front brakes started pulsating bad during my Glacier trip this Summer..took it in when I got back, they were within spec so no warranty replacement, however, they took the rotors off, rotated them so the areas that were not true were aligned, cleaned the calipers, etc. and the pulsating is probably ~90% eliminated and they did this for no charge..remedied enough for me to not feel the need to do anything more at this point..with the 18's they introduced floating rotors for the OEM RK wheels, to the tune of $250 apiece! no thanks, I'll pass..ride it the way it is until 2 year warranty expires and see if they get out of spec so replacements are covered
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paullavery (10-31-2017)
#1077
10-31-2017, 09:09 AM
Road Master
hey Paul, my front brakes started pulsating bad during my Glacier trip this Summer..took it in when I got back, they were within spec so no warranty replacement, however, they took the rotors off, rotated them so the areas that were not true were aligned, cleaned the calipers, etc. and the pulsating is probably ~90% eliminated and they did this for no charge..remedied enough for me to not feel the need to do anything more at this point..with the 18's they introduced floating rotors for the OEM RK wheels, to the tune of $250 apiece! no thanks, I'll pass..ride it the way it is until 2 year warranty expires and see if they get out of spec so replacements are covered
#1079
10-31-2017, 11:36 AM
Intermediate
I was wondering if anyone has experienced a cold weather starting problem? I know it's late Fall but the other morning it was down in the 30's when I was trying to start the bike to go for a ride and it really struggled to start. It turned over fine but it was hitting sluggishly. I thought I was going to run the battery down before it finally hit and fired off.
The next day, I pulled it out into the sunlight and left it there for about 20 minutes and it cranked right up! Is there a sensor or something that I need to preheat before trying to start?
Also, it is a Stage 3 engine with the bigger pistons. I'm sure that makes a difference but not positive.
The next day, I pulled it out into the sunlight and left it there for about 20 minutes and it cranked right up! Is there a sensor or something that I need to preheat before trying to start?
Also, it is a Stage 3 engine with the bigger pistons. I'm sure that makes a difference but not positive.
Last edited by TBennett1962; 10-31-2017 at 11:39 AM.
#1080
10-31-2017, 02:29 PM
Not an expert on batteries. There are certain types that are better then others for sure.
My bettery’s getting close to five years and I let it drain once by leaving the accessory in the on position by accident. And even though I always leave it on a trickle if sitting for more
that a few days. It has never been the same.
Now to your question. Compression relief valve. Harley’s don’t have them. And that is often an issue with starting. Don’t matter if it’s warm or cold outside
My bettery’s getting close to five years and I let it drain once by leaving the accessory in the on position by accident. And even though I always leave it on a trickle if sitting for more
that a few days. It has never been the same.
Now to your question. Compression relief valve. Harley’s don’t have them. And that is often an issue with starting. Don’t matter if it’s warm or cold outside