I have a M8 107 Heritage, love the bike. I used to ride a 2013 Heritage with the 110" stage 3 kit in it, and unless you ride hard it was a bit of a pig.

The lads at Harbour City HD Gladstone built my 120cube m8 and all I can say is exactly what I wanted big low down torque, run in tune went around 129hp , 135ft lb.

G'day fellow owners of the new M8 powered tourers. I thought I would start a thread just for these motors.

I have only had mine for 2 weeks now, and am finding it hard to like the mother.

These motors are way to smooth and after riding my 110 Softail around, this Roadking feels like a sewing machine.

I hope a few thousand Km's will change my opinion, but if not, this one will not last long in my shed.

What are other owners experiencing?

G'day fellow owners of the new M8 powered tourers. I thought I would start a thread just for these motors.

I have only had mine for 2 weeks now, and am finding it hard to like the mother.

These motors are way to smooth and after riding my 110 Softail around, this Roadking feels like a sewing machine.

I hope a few thousand Km's will change my opinion, but if not, this one will not last long in my shed.

What are other owners experiencing?

Thanks for starting this thread. I have enjoyed reading all the comments, and am pleased for you that you are enjoying your motorcycle as the kilometers tick over.

I'm new to Harley Davidsons. Never understood why the owners are so different to other riders. Always thought that it was a nostalgic bike, iconic really. Who doesn't remember being in the back of the car as a child and hearing a Harley filter through traffic on the highway. Or lying in bed at night and hearing a Harley go through all it's gears, in the distance. That distinctive sound connects us with the past. It's as comforting as a classic song. Took me a while to understand the attraction of owning one. Forty years of riding motorcycles and I'd never even ridden a Harley. 

But now I have time to do some serious riding, and an appetite to be on the road, I looked for eight months to find the one. It came down to two brands BMW and Harley. They could not be more different in every way possible. Technology vs Visual appearance. I am a fairly practical person and technology was going to win out over looks every time. But I kept going back to the Harley dealer and found it incredibly friendly. I still couldn't understand the attraction, and people's obsession with colour, and kit upgrades, and accessorizing it. I found all the literature in the brochures tailored to myth and vanity, and thought it was a simple man's machine. They just seemed to heavy, and too impractical. As I spent hours in the shop I saw a young guy buy his girlfriend one and the absolute delight on her face, as it was a surprise. I was expecting a proposal. An expensive gift of a present. Then I saw an old bloke come in who soon was telling his story to the salesman. Wife had died, and he had downsized his house and had some money left over and always wanted a Harley. He signed up for a Softail Slim. 

I was about to buy the  BMW R1200 GS, and had even started putting offers in. But I decided to hire a Street Glide 103 for the day. First time on a Harley. Oh brother, it was like coming home. That bike was made for me. So smooth, and a level of comfort I never knew existed. It changed my whole riding style. Speed and lane filtering were out, and instead cruising, gliding, and presence on the road were in. I've never ridden a motorcycle that belongs on the road and among cars like it. It has a presence and a joy, that people understand and respect. The following day I bought the Road King FLHR 107. I didn't test ride it, I've never ridden one, but I know instinctively that is the most beautiful machine I have ever seen. I pick it up next week, and all I've been doing is 2018 part and accessories directory working out my expenditures over the next few years. 

I finally understand. 

G'day fellow owners of the new M8 powered tourers. I thought I would start a thread just for these motors.

I have only had mine for 2 weeks now, and am finding it hard to like the mother.

These motors are way to smooth and after riding my 110 Softail around, this Roadking feels like a sewing machine.

I hope a few thousand Km's will change my opinion, but if not, this one will not last long in my shed.

What are other owners experiencing?

Thanks for starting this thread. I have enjoyed reading all the comments, and am pleased for you that you are enjoying your motorcycle as the kilometers tick over.

I'm new to Harley Davidsons. Never understood why the owners are so different to other riders. Always thought that it was a nostalgic bike, iconic really. Who doesn't remember being in the back of the car as a child and hearing a Harley filter through traffic on the highway. Or lying in bed at night and hearing a Harley go through all it's gears, in the distance. That distinctive sound connects us with the past. It's as comforting as a classic song. Took me a while to understand the attraction of owning one. Forty years of riding motorcycles and I'd never even ridden a Harley. 

But now I have time to do some serious riding, and an appetite to be on the road, I looked for eight months to find the one. It came down to two brands BMW and Harley. They could not be more different in every way possible. Technology vs Visual appearance. I am a fairly practical person and technology was going to win out over looks every time. But I kept going back to the Harley dealer and found it incredibly friendly. I still couldn't understand the attraction, and people's obsession with colour, and kit upgrades, and accessorizing it. I found all the literature in the brochures tailored to myth and vanity, and thought it was a simple man's machine. They just seemed to heavy, and too impractical. As I spent hours in the shop I saw a young guy buy his girlfriend one and the absolute delight on her face, as it was a surprise. I was expecting a proposal. An expensive gift of a present. Then I saw an old bloke come in who soon was telling his story to the salesman. Wife had died, and he had downsized his house and had some money left over and always wanted a Harley. He signed up for a Softail Slim. 

I was about to buy the  BMW R1200 GS, and had even started putting offers in. But I decided to hire a Street Glide 103 for the day. First time on a Harley. Oh brother, it was like coming home. That bike was made for me. So smooth, and a level of comfort I never knew existed. It changed my whole riding style. Speed and lane filtering were out, and instead cruising, gliding, and presence on the road were in. I've never ridden a motorcycle that belongs on the road and among cars like it. It has a presence and a joy, that people understand and respect. The following day I bought the Road King FLHR 107. I didn't test ride it, I've never ridden one, but I know instinctively that is the most beautiful machine I have ever seen. I pick it up next week, and all I've been doing is 2018 part and accessories directory working out my expenditures over the next few years. 

I finally understand. 

Good stuff Moss, I'm in the same spot as you and loving the Harley with the M8.

Good stuff Moss, I'm in the same spot as you and loving the Harley with the M8.

I'm in the process of doing an engine breather now. After putting on an S&S air cleaner I noticed so much oil was going into the filter it was leaking out the bottom onto my pipes and engine making a big mess. DK custom products have some great kits but I'm going the DIY route.

Hi all

Hi all

Hi all

Hi all

Cheers Adrian

Cheers Adrian