Post Your M8 Problems Here

[Jack Klarich]

Looking to see data on M8 problems

I have 16,350 miles and NO major issues yet

How ever I have been hearing of major issues like transfer of tranny oil into the primary

What say you M8 owners?

 

[MDO]

I'm at about 5,000 miles on my 2017 FW & no major problems with the new M8. I also want to mention I have a California model.

I've read a lot on the transmission fluid migrating to the differential, but I don't know anyone that's had the problem.

From what I read, that was happening prior to the new M8 coming out.

I will also keep an eye & ear out for automatic chain tensioner not functioning on it's own.

So far, I honestly feel like it's running better every tankfull This will be my 1st. full summer with it & I will be looking for heat issues. My only engine mods are:

1. K&N air filter in the stock box.

2. HD Coolflow fan

3. Not really an engine mod, but I did a DK Custom 1.5" tank lift to increase air flow/cooling over the M8.

4. I did get this error code once, ECM-P0522 with P/N 001349-01 which is a low voltage oil pressure sensor. Cleared it once & it never returned. Keep in mind, Jack and I have both had this come up once.

Here is a link to the thread on the error code :

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/46776-Please-Help-with-an-Error-Code-I-Cant-Track-Down!

 

[rhino 2]

My dealer said he's had more than one with the oil migrating, I just had my 5 thousand service and oil change, And he ask me after a thousand miles on this change bring it in they would check it out ....Just in case....:Shrug:

Otherwise the only other thing is that when i run the gas tank low a alert comes up on the screen ,Saying low Gas , Do you want to find the nearest gas station, When i press yes, It will tell me where it is, But i still have to pay for the gas myself........

 

[Jack Klarich]

My dealer said he's had more than one with the oil migrating, I just had my 5 thousand service and oil change, And he ask me after a thousand miles on this change bring it in they would check it out ....Just in case....:Shrug:

Otherwise the only other thing is that when i run the gas tank low a alert comes up on the screen ,Saying low Gas , Do you want to find the nearest gas station, When i press yes, It will tell me where it is, But i still have to pay for the gas myself........

The oil migration seems to be a hit and miss

I have kept an eye on mine and have not loss any fluid yet

 

[MDO]

The oil migration seems to be a hit and miss

I have kept an eye on mine and have not loss any fluid yet

If the dealer was doing his 5,000 mile service, I fail to see why they didn't check each fluid level when they drained them.

It's pretty easy to do during a change.

 

[Jack Klarich]

If the dealer was doing his 5,000 mile service, I fail to see why they didn't check each fluid level when they drained them.

It's pretty easy to do during a change.

Yeah, I still don't trust the jiffy lube mentality of dealer fluid services

I know of 1 dealer that has used wash tech guys and sales people to do fluid changes in their back shop

I guess I am TOO uptight, I measure what I drain out

That takes some of the guess work out of the equation + with Redline in the tranny, The primary would have a bit of red tint if I had a bad enough migration problem + it would be over full from my last service I document everything I do to my bikes and back it up on my computer

I have stapled extra pages in my owners manual for documentation

 

[peteg59]

Would running a "Redline" brand gear oil void the factory warranty if there ever was a mech. failure or oil migration issue, Jack? (20-50 Syn3 is the "stock" oil in the trans, no?)

 

[Jack Klarich]

Would running a "Redline" brand gear oil void the factory warranty if there ever was a mech. failure or oil migration issue, Jack? (20-50 Syn3 is the "stock" oil in the trans, no?)

I doubt it

Many dealers are selling Redline and Amsoil now

 

[MDO]

Yeah, I still don't trust the jiffy lube mentality of dealer fluid services

I know of 1 dealer that has used wash tech guys and sales people to do fluid changes in their back shop

I guess I am TOO uptight, I measure what I drain out

That takes some of the guess work out of the equation + with Redline in the tranny, The primary would have a bit of red tint if I had a bad enough migration problem + it would be over full from my last service I document everything I do to my bikes and back it up on my computer

I have stapled extra pages in my owners manual for documentation

I do the same as far as documenting. I have an Excel program and log everything with date & service performed or modification/accessory installed.

 

[firebikerd]

Oil migration?

So is oil migration the only Problems with the M8?

I'll probably replace my 2015 freewheeler with the new M8!

Dave

 

[MDO]

So is oil migration the only Problems with the M8?

I'll probably replace my 2015 freewheeler with the new M8!

Dave

There were a couple early production problems, which were fixed.

Like I stated, I don't believe the tranny oil migrating to the differential was limited to the M8's & I don't know anyone who has the problem.

I know 1 thing, I could have got low mileage 15 or 16 Freewheeler 's, but I choose the new M8 & I'm glad I did. So far, it's been a pleasure.

 

[Jack Klarich]

There were a couple early production problems, which were fixed.

Like I stated, I don't believe the tranny oil migrating to the differential was limited to the M8's & I don't know anyone who has the problem.

I know 1 thing, I could have got low mileage 15 or 16 Freewheeler 's, but I choose the new M8 & I'm glad I did. So far, it's been a pleasure.

Some of the Twin Cooled M8 had some oil pump problems

Some were talking about loose valve seats, tho I have not seen this

IMO, alot of the problems could be over blown

I know that the first run of new platforms takes a beating from nay sayers, not that their problems aren't real

I just cannot believe all the negative