Fortunately, no transfer, or sumping yet (2018 FLHXS), been pulling the sticks as part of my pre-ride routine. As long as it's under warranty, I'll let HD apply their band-aids if issues arise.
There are numerous threads, and literally thousands of posts related to the transfer issue. Within those threads are various attempted MOCO "fixes". While they appear to have stopped transfer on some M8's others have continued to transfer. Hence the term, band-aids (temporary fixes). Conduct a search, and be prepared for eye strain. One thread alone has nearly three thousand posts.
So i have a 2017 FLHXS and just hit 10,000 miles . I absolutely love this ninth Gen M8 motor .... well up to this past Sat, Only issue i've had was a cracked heat shield and the old girl would not start unless in neutral but the dealer has fixed them both under warranty BUT 2 days ago my honey and i were riding back from a run/BBQ just cruising along and i gave her a little mouth full and she started making this god awful noise from motor area mechanical noise and lost power like dead spot on the throttle. Weirdest noise and issue because this bike has been the best running and performing bike stock i've ever owed (stock wise) . I've been wrenching most of my life and still do. Not on scooters but EVERYTHING else . Anyway the noise was not pinging, it was like metal hitting metal type of noise . The bike runs perfect as long as ya dont give her any gas but only certain ways its really hard to explain in words but the motor noise scared me enough to take it to the dealer and at this time i have no faith in this dealer... I'm sure i'll get the call saying they cant replicate the noise or loss of power ... anyway i use the best of the best gas,oil,filters, everything .. Hell i'm even removing my slider door in the back part of my house and installing 8 foot slider so i can get her in the house instead of the lonely ol garage.lol !
Is it possible a vacuum is being created in primary chain case that helps suck oil from transmission. So could you vent the derby cover @12 o’clock which might slow down fluid until final fix achieved?
I am on list for fix is in kit and going that direction, but just had this thought.
not sure if this is the place to post this but do these temps seem within the realm of reasonable for a 107. completely stock except a pair of slip on mufflers. ambient temp is around 92 Fahrenheit, ran 45 miles down the interstate then about 10 minutes through a couple stoplights shut it down and rook these readings
not sure if this is the place to post this but do these temps seem within the realm of reasonable for a 107. completely stock except a pair of slip on mufflers. ambient temp is around 92 Fahrenheit, ran 45 miles down the interstate then about 10 minutes through a couple stoplights shut it down and rook these readings
rear exhaust heat shield
rear cylinder head at spark plug
looks like a fun tool. ever point it a chicks and pick up the 'hottest' one?
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05-27-2018, 01:14 AM
Terrible engine noise with loss of power
