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[Gnarl78]

I use it regularly. Whenever we do long trips we usually have 6-10 bikes together riding 2-up for a week or more. There's no other technology that can cover a mile or so and allow all riders and passengers to hear and participate in the communication. No BT or cell phone technology has yet been developed that allows broad communication to multiple bikes, both rider and passenger with coverage of a mile or more. All other technologies are still a lesser compromise to a CB. At least that I'm aware of for use on a motorcycle.

Yep, me too! Very useful where you don't have any cellular coverage even if it's relatively short range on our bikes.

[Eqcons]

Thanks for the pic of the new saddlebag connectors.  Another "good" idea from the MoCo engineering department that never thought about how intrusive items like this are.  The old connectors weren't in the way....these new ones would catch on everything you put into or take out of the bags....

It's offered in the P&A section for bikes not equipped as standard - $300-odd, but Switchpack, housing and PTT button have to be purchased separately on top.  Bend over and grab the table again time!

[WYD OPN]

For those of us who ride in groups larger than 2-4 bikes, a CB is very convenient; especially for those of us who also have a "chase" vehicle with a trailer along for overnights.

[JC]

Thanks for the pic of the new saddlebag connectors.  Another "good" idea from the MoCo engineering department that never thought about how intrusive items like this are.  The old connectors weren't in the way....these new ones would catch on everything you put into or take out of the bags....

I agree. I have rode baggers for 18 years and never had a problem with the latches. guess anything is possible.

[Rooster]

My 2007 Jester would veer automatically whenever it was in sight of a service department.  It had an addiction to sitting on top of bike lifts. 

Sorry but that is funny. I still have my 07 and looks like I will for awhile longer now.

[fastfreddy]

think im stopping Saturday in KC at the power train plant on my way to Arkansas, they are having a demo ride day...maybe they will have some CVOs there and i can get some pics, and a test ride or two

[Panhead_Jimmy]

Vance & Hines picked up a 2017 Road Glide Special today from my dealer to start development of pipes and mufflers.  Their bike is Laguna Orange which is, as best as I can describe, Pearl Orange and is an extremely good looking bike.  Though there is not a CVO Road Glide this year, the Special with a set of custom wheels would be a home run.

If the M8 runs as good as the engine looks, it may be iconic.  I'm lucky enough to have a Knuckle and Pan (and Twinkie) and I think the M8 will be thought of in that class in the future.  Whether it runs worth a chit is TBD.

JMHO

[iski]

Sorry but that is funny. I still have my 07 and looks like I will for awhile longer now.

Some of the 07s were good bikes. Like yours.  Not mine.  Besides the engine oil seep issue (fixed after 2 tries, all ok afterward) it had electrical gremlins and security system problems that were repeat problems that never went away. Would shut the bike down leaving me stranded.  Also, sometimes the right grip would shock my hand, always when the heated grips were turned off. Never could get it to do that at a service dept., was too random.  Multiple attempts to fix all the wiring issues, finally gave up on it for my 10.

The engine problems did not cause me the problems that others experienced.  Dealer here was great, even gave me a loaner bike to ride when in the shop. 

New motor looks really good.  Much speculation about some supposed problems but when somebody gets one cracked open figure that will be the better info.  Bottom end hopefully is improved as well.

[ultrafxr]

Some of the 07s were good bikes. Like yours.  Not mine.  Besides the engine oil seep issue (fixed after 2 tries, all ok afterward) it had electrical gremlins and security system problems that were repeat problems that never went away. Would shut the bike down leaving me stranded.  Also, sometimes the right grip would shock my hand, always when the heated grips were turned off. Never could get it to do that at a service dept., was too random.  Multiple attempts to fix all the wiring issues, finally gave up on it for my 10.

The engine problems did not cause me the problems that others experienced.  Dealer here was great, even gave me a loaner bike to ride when in the shop. 

New motor looks really good.  Much speculation about some supposed problems but when somebody gets one cracked open figure that will be the better info.  Bottom end hopefully is improved as well.

I loved my '07 for all the 96k miles I put on it but it certainly did try my patience.  Oil leakage at the rear cylinder/head gasket area was 'repaired' three times before the engine took a chit at 22k due to valve guide failure and was replaced entirely.  Then the 0905 'product improvement' I think it was called to that new motor caused an oil leak at the base gasket.  After all that it was A-OK for another 60k before the second motor took a chit due to lifter and cam bearing failure.  And oh yeah the heat, oh the heat that thing put out was finally resolved with the Khromeworks header with the cross under set up.  How and why I stayed with the moco through that beta testing experience I'm not sure - well yes I am.  The HDs are the best looking most comfortable bikes available and it just feels so damn good to ride them even with all their shortcomings.  Pass the koolaid I'll have another sip, lol.

[hard10]

Sorry but that is funny. I still have my 07 and looks like I will for awhile longer now.

   Jerry is just realizing what he is now missing. 

[DesertHOG]

Vance & Hines picked up a 2017 Road Glide Special today from my dealer to start development of pipes and mufflers.  Their bike is Laguna Orange which is, as best as I can describe, Pearl Orange and is an extremely good looking bike.  Though there is not a CVO Road Glide this year, the Special with a set of custom wheels would be a home run.

If the M8 runs as good as the engine looks, it may be iconic.  I'm lucky enough to have a Knuckle and Pan (and Twinkie) and I think the M8 will be thought of in that class in the future.  Whether it runs worth a chit is TBD.

JMHO

[spook120]

Reliable rumor has it that S&S just picked up 2 new bikes from local dealer.  Want to bet they are in pieces by now? Seems there will be rapid aftermarket support for the new motor.  Good to know.

[skreminegul07]

Does anybody have access to the new 2017 Tech Forum or whatever it was called to educate the dealers on the new bikes, parts, tools, etc.  I always found that to be most helpful.

[muddypaws]

Fullsac also has a bike.

[TNCarters]

FuelMoto has a 107 as well.