Harley's new LAMS bike

[pritch]

I kind of get the feeling that these bikes are aimed at a slightly different market.

Understatement of the thread. I believe the target market is primarly Asia, although they are to be sold almost everywhere. The 500 & 750 models sold in the US will be made in the USA, the rest will be made in India. They are supposed to start appearing second quarter 2014.

Dorna are pushing hard to get someone - anyone almost - to host a GP in Asia. Triumph has three factories in Thailand - and they aren't all making Bonnevilles. Rossi and Lorenzo visit Asia annually to push Yamaha. KTM have an Indian partner and the smaller Dukes are made there. Harley presumably didn't want to be left behind.

[Big Dave]

Understatement of the thread: Harley didn't want to be left behind.

I see what you did there.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Cycle World have had a Street 750 on the Dyno: comparisons with an Iron 883, Star Bolt, and some others:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/04/02...src=SOC&dom=fb

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cycle World have had a Street 750 on the Dyno: comparisons with an Iron 883, Star Bolt, and some others:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/04/02...src=SOC&dom=fb

Interesting to see it dusts off the Yamaha despite giving away 200cc. We'll only get the 500 here I think.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Interesting to see it dusts off the Yamaha despite giving away 200cc. We'll only get the 500 here I think.

Yeah I would be surprised if they bought in the 750 because its only purpose would be to cannibalise sportster sales: it cant be LAMS approved because it is over 660cc

[ducatilover]

Interesting to see it dusts off the Yamaha despite giving away 200cc. We'll only get the 500 here I think.

Interesting how it compares to the NC700 which is really as beige as a GS500 Impressive curves from that Honda dare I say it (even though it makes Bros650 power in this day and age)

[Subike]

well, I bought one, and Im Happy with it.
OK there are a few things that need attention.
Mirrors are too low
Rear brake pedal has no adjustment and is vague
wiring could have been finished better,
rear tail is plastic.

But it rides well, smooth on the open road, the six speed box is good,
controls all easy to use,
once warmed up the engine sounds quite good with the std exhaust,
The finish is very good for the price.
Not as quick as my XS1100, but better than my Keeway.

Typical of HD, Custom and performance parts cost heaps and are basically cosmetic.
Will wait for the after market guys to come up with some good stuff.

A set of 750 barrels and pistons are a bolt on upgrade, so when they become available.........mmmmm

[Crasherfromwayback]

Rear brake pedal has no adjustment and is vague

Yeah it's the flimsy mounting bracket flexing when you apply the brake.

[Banditbandit]

Yeah it's the flimsy mounting bracket flexing when you apply the brake.

That's a worry ... I don't want anything flexing when I apply a brake - just want the bike to STOP !!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

That's a worry ... I don't want anything flexing when I apply a brake - just want the bike to STOP !!!

Yeah none too good.

[Subike]

Yeah it's the flimsy mounting bracket flexing when you apply the brake.

I didnt find the bracket flimsy at all.I think its more than strong enough for the job.
Its the lack of adjustment in the connecting rod that was the problem I found.
When depressing the pedal, it would bottom out onto the exhaust. Bugger.
By adjusting the rod out to its max length, it would still stop on the exhaust before fully engaging the brake.
it would also upon release, stop against the bottom of the foot peg. Bugger. hmmmm.
So I made a longer adjusting rod, and removed the rubber from the bottom of the peg.
Now my pedal comes up 15mm higher than std and I can lock the rear brake.
It also no longer fees vague or "soft"
I believe its was a small design fault that is easy cured to my satisfaction,But!
Does this void my warranty......I have altered the specs of the bike!

[Drew]

Sounds odd. Does the system need bled or summat?

[Holy Roller]

Everyone mentions the mirrors my friend's boy brought one goes well

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[Crasherfromwayback]

I didnt find the bracket flimsy at all.I think its more than strong enough for the job.
!

Then have another look. Even with your hand if you depress the brake lever you can see the bracket flexing. Trust me.