[Alphatron Shinyskullus]

I purchased a new 2015 HD Street 750 which was discontinued in December 2021 and almost immediately declared obsolete for parts in 2022. There were manufacturing issues. There was a fuel intake issue causing "lag and leap" where the fuel moved to the back of the tank on acceleration, starving the engine of fuel with the intake in front. The bike would lose power. This caused the fuel to slosh to the front making the bike leap forward. It was dangerous. It was covered under warranty, but they charged me for getting the fix in less than a couple of months that I needed for a trip I was taking just a few months after I purchased the bike. I was disappointed with this and took it for new tires at an independent shop where they had difficulty removing the rear tire since the axle had seized up from no lubrication with the axle/wheel connection. Then I needed new brakes, only to learn that the bolts on the brake caliper had seized up and they had to break the caliper to get it off. Because parts were declared obsolete on a seven year old bike discontinued less than six months before, the dealer where I bought it had to go to a "vintage parts website" to get a new caliper for the bike. Now, I've learned they have outsourced a bike to China. What the heck? Not in general product yet, but here's the link. Here's A Good Look At Made-In-China Harley-Davidson X350 - Adventure Rider (advrider.com)

After my dealer had to go to a vintage parts site to get a brake caliper. and my experience with my XG750, I told them I would never buy another Harley. This confirms that decision.

 

[Propnut]

Well, I still ride my 2015 Street 750. Yes, the "leap and lag" was fixed under recall. I was told the fuel pick-up pipe came loose and floated on top of the fuel causing the problem, I have never heard of the slosh theory. Where was it made? Mine was made in India, not in China. So, we differ in our opinions in some parts of your post, but that is what democracy is all about. The only reason I would not get another Harley, is my age. Once you have been on pension for as many years as I have, you get to really understand the true meaning of cash flow limiting any further purchases. The 750 is the 11th bike I have owned, and the prospects of reaching a dozen are very slim I am afraid.

 

[Rich t (not a biscuit)]

There are 'good bikes' and there are 'bad bikes' from all manufacturers of bikes, cars, and even washing machines... Yours was obviously a 'Friday afternoon model' as we in the trade call them.. It is just bad luck if you get one of them. I have had very little to complain about with my xg750.. other than a couple of safety recalls so I must be lucky in that respect.

 

[CISA2016]

I purchased a new 2015 HD Street 750 which was discontinued in December 2021 and almost immediately declared obsolete for parts in 2022. There were manufacturing issues. There was a fuel intake issue causing "lag and leap" where the fuel moved to the back of the tank on acceleration, starving the engine of fuel with the intake in front. The bike would lose power. This caused the fuel to slosh to the front making the bike leap forward. It was dangerous. It was covered under warranty, but they charged me for getting the fix in less than a couple of months that I needed for a trip I was taking just a few months after I purchased the bike. I was disappointed with this and took it for new tires at an independent shop where they had difficulty removing the rear tire since the axle had seized up from no lubrication with the axle/wheel connection. Then I needed new brakes, only to learn that the bolts on the brake caliper had seized up and they had to break the caliper to get it off. Because parts were declared obsolete on a seven year old bike discontinued less than six months before, the dealer where I bought it had to go to a "vintage parts website" to get a new caliper for the bike. Now, I've learned they have outsourced a bike to China. What the heck? Not in general product yet, but here's the link. Here's A Good Look At Made-In-China Harley-Davidson X350 - Adventure Rider (advrider.com)

After my dealer had to go to a vintage parts site to get a brake caliper. and my experience with my XG750, I told them I would never buy another Harley. This confirms that decision.

Parts availability shouldn’t be a problem from Harley-Davidson- the company has to protect consumers for about 10 years by consumer law. Check with Harley customer care direct.