who's been having to add transmission fluid?
#1141
It's 16 now, Michaelpost just said he has the problem
I love it when someone says it's not a problem because they don't see it.
I just got a recall on my Dodge Ram for the catalytic system, never knew there was even a problem but someone did due to people taking their vehicles into the dealership for it. That one didn't even show up on the RAM forums until after the recall notice came out.
I love it when someone says it's not a problem because they don't see it.
I just got a recall on my Dodge Ram for the catalytic system, never knew there was even a problem but someone did due to people taking their vehicles into the dealership for it. That one didn't even show up on the RAM forums until after the recall notice came out.
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stixvrad (08-17-2017)
#1142
I think Ocezam said 'branding' when he meant 'licensing', and it would NOT surprise me at all to learn HD makes 3 times more on licensing that they do on bike sales.
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stixvrad (08-17-2017)
#1143
I figured it was derived from scientific data!
When you think about the fraction of M8 riders that are in any of the categories below;
participate and post in this forum
check their oil levels at all between services, therefore have no idea
or if they do or don't check - haven't had their M8's out for a good long high speed run yet.
The number of owners afflicted by this issue is probably a bit higher than 15, wouldn't you guess?
#1144
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
#1145
They don't. No where near. Check out the "Revenue" section of this link directly from HD.
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
#1146
It's 16 now, Michaelpost just said he has the problem
I love it when someone says it's not a problem because they don't see it.
I just got a recall on my Dodge Ram for the catalytic system, never knew there was even a problem but someone did due to people taking their vehicles into the dealership for it. That one didn't even show up on the RAM forums until after the recall notice came out.
I love it when someone says it's not a problem because they don't see it.
I just got a recall on my Dodge Ram for the catalytic system, never knew there was even a problem but someone did due to people taking their vehicles into the dealership for it. That one didn't even show up on the RAM forums until after the recall notice came out.
They don't. No where near. Check out the "Revenue" section of this link directly from HD.
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/five-hd-myths
Last edited by stixvrad; 08-17-2017 at 08:58 AM.
#1147
They don't. No where near. Check out the "Revenue" section of this link directly from HD.
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
HD makes close to about 15% on parts and accessories and only about 6% on general merchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, stickers).
They make the majority on bikes themselves.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...source=company
#1148
My bike is running great 15 people out of 70,000 owners of M8's have an issue and the world stops spinning on its axis.
Of the 15, no one has had a catastrophic transmission failure.
Some people cannot help but have disaster fantasies. It is human nature.
I love my M8 it is absolutely amazing. Best bike I have ever owned. And I was very skeptical at first...i wanted a leftover 2016 SGS boy am I glad I did not buy a 2016.
M8 is f'ing great
Of the 15, no one has had a catastrophic transmission failure.
Some people cannot help but have disaster fantasies. It is human nature.
I love my M8 it is absolutely amazing. Best bike I have ever owned. And I was very skeptical at first...i wanted a leftover 2016 SGS boy am I glad I did not buy a 2016.
M8 is f'ing great
Personally, I've been strongly considering jumping to an '18. I'm watching this thread and others like it, however, and will NOT be changing from my otherwise flawlessly operating '16 until The Motor Company steps up and fixes issues like this.
#1149
[QUOTE=Bowhunter61;16538235]It's 16 now, Michaelpost just said he has the problem :icon
That remains to be seen. If 9 oz. was missing from the trans but the primary wasn't over full it could be a crappy service job.
The dye test will prove what it is and I'll post the results here when I know.
That remains to be seen. If 9 oz. was missing from the trans but the primary wasn't over full it could be a crappy service job.
The dye test will prove what it is and I'll post the results here when I know.
#1150
Your link shows what HD themselves sold in merch as 63K second quarter 2017 but your confusing selling retail soft/hard goods in their dealerships , with selling the right to make and sell the soft/hard goods with the bar and shield logo, or HD name on it.When HD sells Zippo the license to put the HD logo or name on a lighter and sell it through distributors , ultimately to retail, they get BIG money for it.Same with tee's, jackets, wallets, hats, mugs, backpacks, friggin thongs. The number for that in 2013 ( thats the latest I could quickly find) was 59 million.
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/five-hd-myths
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/five-hd-myths
To be honest, I'm not certain where "licensed goods" are represented in there, but I'm sure it's represented.
As a report to stock holders it appears they bring in more on bikes than anything - per their own figures anyway.
So... not really confused but agree it's complex.
Last edited by lp; 08-17-2017 at 09:51 AM.