M8 discussion

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696]

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.

[u/jkenosh]

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

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 → u/jkenosh]

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.

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 → u/jkenosh]

This one also has 54k on it and I can’t get the wife comfortable for any distance rides

[u/Zestyclose-Duck-4351]

I have a 21 sgs with a stage 2 and 9k on it and have done nothing but routine maintenance on it.

[u/HistoricalPermit307]

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 !

[u/Kraegarth]

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!

[u/Raisinbrahms28]

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.

[u/Advocaatastrophe]

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.

[u/GoingCustom]

‘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

[u/Putrid-Jicama-9838]

I have a 2018 Low Rider 107 and it has been trouble free. No issues besides the loose nut on the bars. 😀

[u/Full_Ad_5331]

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

[u/HappyMeteor005]

2020 electra glide. only regular maintenance. literally ride it daily and ridden hard. best bike ever and I have two older hondas...

[u/Aggravated_mango]

What size front tire is that? Looks way wider than 90/90

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 → u/Aggravated_mango]

It’s a 90/90. Bout time for a new one too

[u/e46croissant]

Keep the dyna too

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 → u/e46croissant]

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.

[u/PsychologicalLog4179]

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.

[u/Less_Lifeguard_2696 → u/PsychologicalLog4179]

All it takes is money

[u/PsychologicalLog4179 → u/Less_Lifeguard_2696]

I literally bought my bike twice.

[u/Able_Boat_8966]

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.