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Old 07-28-2017, 09:03 AM
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Did the dealer load test the battery?
Not to my knowledge. I had it in for the 10,000 mile service 1000 miles ago. Just had the dealer install the wild boar amp and speaker system.
 
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Old 07-28-2017, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2016CTRoadGlide
The dealer changed the bars and there was no need to extend the wiring. Could this be an issue? Thanks.
Don't know for sure but it may be a loose connection.. One would expect that that a CAN bus error would occur but something might be happening that hangs up or confuses the right side switch processor. Maybe power to right side switch is not good.. Don't really know.. Just guessing. Maybe a not completely seated connector?
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 11:04 AM
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just finished a 12000 mile service. performs very well as I feel the difference from the 2014 I had. riding two up, the boost in torque is welcome. a weekend in the GA, TN, SC, NC mountains left us both with big smiles that we made the right choice in sept 16 when I traded for the M8. I call in the muscle head!
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bshapiro
just finished a 12000 mile service. performs very well as I feel the difference from the 2014 I had. riding two up, the boost in torque is welcome. a weekend in the GA, TN, SC, NC mountains left us both with big smiles that we made the right choice in sept 16 when I traded for the M8. I call in the muscle head!
DUDE! You cant be posting positive stuff about the M8. All those 103 guys are gonna have a hay day with you. The M8 is the devil!!!! Wont last 500 miles. I pretend I don't like mine sometimes just so people will talk to me!


HAHA just kidding!
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 03:11 PM
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that is actually funny! but you know its just my opinion. let me go on!

the motor is smoother and even cooler at idle. my wife says her foot on the ride side is much cooler that with the 09 or 14. says so by the previous bikes leaving a red ring around her ankle from heat. ride is much better, more compliant my wife says. says so by the shifting of weight on her back which was previously damaged due to auto accidents and other complications of life. getting though the twisters on the moon shiner or the tail could put her into pain if I make a mistake. The rear adjustable shocks make it easy to change settings between carrying luggage or just us through those turns. The front is beefier and has a more planted feel. the true test is a local road that makes a high speed but tight sweeper. the 09 would start to hobble and skip, the 14 was planted but a little bouncier until I tightened it up with #10 amsoil fork oil. But the 14, well that is so much smoother gliding through the sweeper. hitting the same turn right at a 100 my wife said she had no idea we were going that fast. what a blast!

have fun with whatever your ride is friends. its not important what it is as long as it is fun!
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 06:55 PM
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Even though many Twin Cam owners (like I was) have taken test rides on the new M8 bikes, I know for a fact a short 10-20 mile test ride usually isn't long enough to truly feel/realize the differences that the M8 bikes offer. For me it took over a 100 miles on various road surfaces and terrain to truly notice all the changes. Then, and as I still am, I'm truly happy with the M8.
 

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Originally Posted by hollandhunter
DUDE! You cant be posting positive stuff about the M8. All those 103 guys are gonna have a hay day with you. The M8 is the devil!!!! Wont last 500 miles. I pretend I don't like mine sometimes just so people will talk to me!


HAHA just kidding!
Right on. 👍🤘
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 08:36 PM
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Now with nearly 13,000 miles on mine without any problems I have realized my bike is a keeper. Im done with doubting the Harley Engineers.
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 08:42 PM
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Now with nearly 13,000 miles on mine without any problems I have realized my bike is a keeper. Im done with doubting the Harley Engineers.
DIDO
11940 miles ans all smiles
 
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Old 07-30-2017, 08:51 PM
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I have enjoyed every mile, it is truly a remarkable bike....there are still hotel rooms available in rapid city.....I really feel like riding there....
 


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