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#431

09-16-2016 | 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jd05flhtci

Still cheaper to throw cams in the 103 than buy the M8

Unless, like me, you were already looking for a change.

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#432

09-16-2016 | 05:09 AM

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You can put any cam you want in a 103 but it still won't have the ride and handling of the new 107 models.

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#433

09-16-2016 | 08:54 AM

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You can put any cam you want in a 103 but it still won't have the ride and handling of the new 107 models.

I rode my 2016 RGS back-to-back with a 2017 RGS. I found a difference in handling, but thought it slight. To each his own, I suppose.

I'm not knocking the M8 - it IS an improvement. I just didn't find it as night and day as some.

My full take - https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-rgs-take.html

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#434

09-16-2016 | 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by riknbeth

I would have to agree, just based on a test ride. I had the new bike up to 115mph and it was still pulling hard. I did not even realize I was going so fast and slowed down right away. The mod I would do is for better (louder) pipes. But no other mods, probably not even a tune. That way I can spend money on chrome or paint that I like. Instead of $1,000's to get the performance where I want it. I hope the motors are reliable.

I thought the new M8 engines were speed restricted to 107mph. Is that inaccurate info?

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#435

09-16-2016 | 09:35 AM

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I thought the new M8 engines were speed restricted to 107mph. Is that inaccurate info?

Only in 5th gear.

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#436

09-16-2016 | 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tedwilliams09

Did Harley make changes to gear ratios?

I heard there was a gearing change to the comp.

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#437

09-16-2016 | 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ocezam

Yeah I don't think anyone is riding Harleys cause they're cheap. And the added torque of the M8 is only the beginning on how this bike is better than the TC.

I knew when I rode one two days after release I wanted one. I wanted one bad. But I also new that dealers would be marking down twin cams to move them. The thought of a 110" TC for less than my M8 cost me was tempting for a minute or two. But there would be much more that I'd be giving up. Much, much smoother. Much better handling. I'm glad I didn't worry about the added expense.

Are you talking about just buying a motor or something??
Is there a dealer selling a previous model new CVO for less than a new model base 107 M8?? That seems hard to believe....

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09-16-2016 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by C.H.L.

Are you talking about just buying a motor or something??
Is there a dealer selling a previous model new CVO for less than a new model base 107 M8?? That seems hard to believe....

That was what I was thinking, if I can get 16 RG CVO cheaper than a 17 RG Ultra.........Tell me where PLEASE!

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#439

09-16-2016 | 10:23 AM

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I thought the new M8 engines were speed restricted to 107mph. Is that inaccurate info?

Stock calibration has several tables that govern vehicle speed including fuel cut & throttle disable which come into play at about 107 MPH, regardless of gear.

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