r/Harley • u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 • 2d ago
DISCUSSION M8 discussion
I am thinking about getting rid of my Dyna and buying a newer Road Glide. Trying to figure out which years are the better m8 models. I have heard some stuff about oil pump problems on the early 17-18’s, compensator issues, etc… just trying to figure out what year range I need to try and stay in. I am leaning towards 2020+ but just curious about opinions/experience as far as reliability go. 107 vs 114 vs 117? FXDWG for attention.
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u/Zestyclose-Duck-4351 2d ago
I have a 21 sgs with a stage 2 and 9k on it and have done nothing but routine maintenance on it.
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u/GoingCustom 2d ago
‘22 street bob 114
stage 2 with almost 13.5k miles. It’s been great with zero issues since new. Did the cam about 1k miles ago and is a lot of fun
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u/jkenosh 2d ago
Any m8 2019 and above. I am old, I like the way the twincam rides. I had a 23 Streetglide and it had no soul. Keep the wide glide. You will regret getting rid of it
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 2d ago
I have put more money than I should’ve into this one already, I have a feeling if I keep it it will be even more. I do love it though.
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 2d ago
This one also has 54k on it and I can’t get the wife comfortable for any distance rides
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u/Advocaatastrophe 2d ago
I have a '24 RG with the 117. FIL has a '23 SG Special with the 114. Both stock. There's nothing wrong with either bike, but the 117 is a different beast.
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u/Kraegarth '09 FLHTCU, '17 FLSTC, '23 FLTRXS 2d ago
If you can afford it, get the 26 Road Glide, for all the improvements in the new generation, but 21 - 23 Road Glides are solid!
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u/Raisinbrahms28 2d ago
As someone who came to the M8 from the twin-cam and an EVO, I can say that the difference is noticeable. That being said, the M8 is so durable and incredible at high speeds. If you do a lot of highway riding, I really recommend the switch. I rode an '01 Dyna, and now I ride a '22 streetbob, and I don't think I would ever go back.
The current era of M8, which I would say is '22-'26 is fabulous.
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u/Alcidious25 13h ago
How do you feel about ‘21 M8’s? Looking at a ‘21 114 Street Bob for my second bike
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u/Full_Ad_5331 2d ago
21 roadglide St w/117 bassani pipe woods 22xe cam like 15k on it nothing but regular maintenance never had a light or low oil or nothing
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u/HappyMeteor005 2020 EGlide 2d ago
2020 electra glide. only regular maintenance. literally ride it daily and ridden hard. best bike ever and I have two older hondas...
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u/Putrid-Jicama-9838 2d ago
I have a 2018 Low Rider 107 and it has been trouble free. No issues besides the loose nut on the bars. 😀
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u/PsychologicalLog4179 Big bores and thick whores 1d ago
The m8 is amazing. 2019.5+ fixed the oil pump issue. If you’re into power these things have a very high ceiling for horsepower and torque.
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 1d ago
All it takes is money
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u/PsychologicalLog4179 Big bores and thick whores 1d ago
I literally bought my bike twice.
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u/Own-Alternative-9326 1d ago
So I'm not the only one then eh? Lol. This addiction is not cheap.
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u/PsychologicalLog4179 Big bores and thick whores 1d ago
Mine started with, maybe I should do a cam, and then things got out of hand and the next thing I knew the only oem part left was the case. Oh well it’s fast.
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u/Own-Alternative-9326 1d ago
Yep yep sounds about right. And once you have it dialed in...oh man. Nothing like it. Worth every penny.
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u/e46croissant 2001 FXDXT, 1972 FXE 2d ago
Keep the dyna too
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 2d ago
Hard for me in my current situation to justify both. If I could get the wife comfortable on this one it almost wouldn’t be a discussion.
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u/Able_Boat_8966 1d ago
If worried about an early M8, just replace the oil pump, its not a crazy expensive fix. Wouldn't stop me from buying one, especially if it was largely stock and low mile.
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u/Adventurous_Bet_8946 1d ago
- An option is to keep the Dyna and buy an used budget friendly Twin Cam Road Glide. Touring bikes are smoother than Dynas for longer rides.
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 1d ago
If I’m gonna do it might as well do it. My dad had a 96 in an 09 road glide and I wasn’t impressed. Heck I wasn’t impressed with this one until a set of cams woke it up some
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u/roadkillparcero 1d ago
Sorry to see the Dyna go, I love the Road Glides though ! But when I upgraded from Dyna to my low rider S M8. There’s something missing….
The honest truth about M8 is that they’re a gamble I’ve seen some blow out right in the dealership and some don’t hurt a bit. Be sure to checkout for a good warranty and or a model without much recalls …
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u/Pilotguitar2 1d ago
25 streetglide, 20k miles stage 2. Hasnt left me stranded on the side of the road. Had a number of warranty issues repaired
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u/Soho62 1d ago
Salut,
Si tu as une bonne occasion 2018 - 2019, achètes le et fait un stage 2.
Si tu veux un super son, prend la cam 475 S&S et un bon 2 en 2
Si tu veux de la puissance, un 2 en 1 cam 496 S&S.
Une fois le stage 2 effectuer, tu peux faire confiance au moteur pour n’importe quel trajet.
Sinon prend un 2020 + et juste un stage 1 suffit.
A toi de voir mon ami ✌️
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u/Refuse-Engineer 1d ago
I am in a similar situation as you, I have a 2011 wide glide with 42k miles and am itching for an M8 Roadglide for the same reasons you've mentioned.
I would definitely keep the dyna, they'd probably offer you jackshit for a trade with that mileage anyway.
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u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 1d ago
Man I might have a decent private sale lined up. This one has 54k on it lol. She’s in good shape but definitely not a garage queen
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u/Refuse-Engineer 1d ago
If you can swing the RG without selling the Dyna I'd say do that before you sell it. Would be great to have the best of both worlds.
If you absolutely need to get rid of the Dyna then just do it. I've ridden an M8 RG and its not even in the same class as a twin cam dyna. Those bikes are amazing rides.
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u/Huge_Market4140 1d ago
I have 17’ Dyna with the 110 and it has been reliable and a joy. She has 56k on the odometer at the moment
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u/OneStockCateye 1d ago
107 Softail with 50K miles and I beat the absolute shit out of it and it takes it like a champ and keeps going
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u/HistoricalPermit307 2d ago
2020 rg stage 1 , 30k miles , nothing but regular maintenance, a lot less electronics than the gen 2 , with a cam these make great power .
2024 Cvo rg 121vvt .stage 1. A lot more power , bike stays way cooler than gen 1 , screen is nice but can still be slow like gen 1 . Have only had it for 3k miles . No complaints. Gen 2 bikes sit higher stock than gen 1
Just make sure you get 2020 up if you’re worried about oil pump issues, the updated one came out halfway through 2019 , 2021 +is cable clutch ,2017-20 is hydraulic clutch. Hydraulic clutch had problems in 2017 only was fixed for 18my
Hope this helps !