Very nice man! Looking forward to getting your thoughts.
Thanks buddy. I've got a couple of experiences already to share. Will post in a separate thread.Very nice man! Looking forward to getting your thoughts.
I'm going to get the extended mirrors mostly. With the stock mirrors, visibility of vehicles behind me is poor. I need to look over my shoulders very often.Welcome to the forum! Congrats on getting a street.
What first modifications are you planning on doing?
Hi bmoothedan!!!! Welcome to the forum.Wassup everyone! This is Binu Jose Moothedan from Pune.
I am a proud owner of a denim black, cowl-less H-D Street 750.
I got my Street 750 on the 1st of August 2014 from the Two Rivers Harley Davidson dealer in Pune, India. From the little time that I've spent on the bike, I must say that I am very impressed. I was looking for a forum that was very focused around the Street 750 and came across Harley-Davidson Street Forum. I'm glad to be part of this group.
I hope to contribute my experiences with my Street 750 and also hope to learn tips and tricks around the Street 750.
Cheers!
You're getting a lot done already! Do you have any pictures of the luggage rack and sissy bar you installed?So I've had the Street 750 for a week now. Although the Regional Transport Office (RTO) registration formalities were over, I was only allotted a registration number yesterday. I went to the dealer today to get the temporary registration number removed and post that I went to the service station to get the luggage rack, sissy bar and back rest pad fitted. I got that done since without that, the pillion rider (my wife) was slipping off the back seat every time I accelerated. My intent initially for not fitting the back rest was that she'd have to hold me tight. Although she did, on our first ride, I had to stop three times for her to get her seating right. She kept slipping off. So I highly recommend that (1) if you have a pillion rider, install the back rest. It is very scary otherwise. :O.
I have the stock seat for the Street 750. I am 5'11" and I find the seating position a little odd. I like that my legs wrap around the fuel tank very nicely but my knees are higher than I would like them to be. I had to stop on my way to the H-D service station since I got a catch in my upper thigh area and had to stop on the highway to stretch. :O. (2) I think I need to get myself a Tallboy(r) seat.
So post fitting the back rest, I headed to the my office on the Street 750. One problem (not a problem really), the Street engine is so good. A slight rev of the throttle and she surges ahead. I'm turning into a speed freak looks like. If I don't look at the speedometer, I'm easily doing 80-100 kmph (50-60 mph) in city traffic. The usual typical speed otherwise is 30-40 kmph (18-24 mph) which sucks. It was raining, the roads were wet and with the usual bad traffic in Pune, I had to brake often. On one such instance, the rear wheel slipped /skidded and I thought I was going to have my first Harley accident. Someone must have been looking over me, I did not fall. So (3) I'm hoping in the near future, the Street 750 has an ABS option. I'm willing to pay extra for this feature.
On the same ride to the office as traffic was thick, I had to brake often and on another such instance, I braked hard... she skid again but this time I heard some noise from the engine unit and before I know it, the wheels jammed and the engine shut off. I am pretty sure that I pressed the clutch so that the engine wouldn't stop but it did. I did not stop completely but with the clutch pressed, I hit the starter button and the engine roared to life again and I was on my way again. So (4) has anyone else experienced this on their Street 750?
I got myself knee pads, elbow pads, a good/expensive helmet, riding jacket, boots, all for the Sunday rides that other Harleys go out for on Sundays in Pune. With all that happened today, I think I'm going to wear all my gear every time I take the Street 750 out. (5) We have to respect the bike - it will bite you otherwise.
It's 12:24 AM here in Pune and I'm still awake. Since you asked, I went down to the where my Street 750 was parked and took a couple of pictures of the back rest that I got installed today. Please ignore the background.Hi bmoothedan!!!! Welcome to the forum.
Congrats on your new bike! Glad the 750 brings joy to your life and others. Since you had it for a bit, what do you love and and what do you think Harley Davidson needs to improve on for the street 750?
You're getting a lot done already! Do you have any pictures of the luggage rack and sissy bar you installed?
Hope your bike arrives earlier Sagar. You a mallu by any chance like me? Te Nair surname sounds like a mallu surnameCongratulations Binu !!...I booked mine on Sunday 06th September. They told me that I will get the bike in 2-3 months. I went for the Vivid Black, I like the Denim Black too. I think we should all meet and think of a club or a group like Road Shakers or COPS and do weekly rides together. It will awesome.
Have a safe ride bro...I will have to wait for mine for some more time.![]()
I really appreciate your review. Very educative. I take delivery of my bike tomorrow and your inputs will help not only me but so many more on this forum. Keep the experiences coming!So I've had the Street 750 for a week now. Although the Regional Transport Office (RTO) registration formalities were over, I was only allotted a registration number yesterday. I went to the dealer today to get the temporary registration number removed and post that I went to the service station to get the luggage rack, sissy bar and back rest pad fitted. I got that done since without that, the pillion rider (my wife) was slipping off the back seat every time I accelerated. My intent initially for not fitting the back rest was that she'd have to hold me tight. Although she did, on our first ride, I had to stop three times for her to get her seating right. She kept slipping off. So I highly recommend that (1) if you have a pillion rider, install the back rest. It is very scary otherwise. :O.
I have the stock seat for the Street 750. I am 5'11" and I find the seating position a little odd. I like that my legs wrap around the fuel tank very nicely but my knees are higher than I would like them to be. I had to stop on my way to the H-D service station since I got a catch in my upper thigh area and had to stop on the highway to stretch. :O. (2) I think I need to get myself a Tallboy(r) seat.
So post fitting the back rest, I headed to the my office on the Street 750. One problem (not a problem really), the Street engine is so good. A slight rev of the throttle and she surges ahead. I'm turning into a speed freak looks like. If I don't look at the speedometer, I'm easily doing 80-100 kmph (50-60 mph) in city traffic. The usual typical speed otherwise is 30-40 kmph (18-24 mph) which sucks. It was raining, the roads were wet and with the usual bad traffic in Pune, I had to brake often. On one such instance, the rear wheel slipped /skidded and I thought I was going to have my first Harley accident. Someone must have been looking over me, I did not fall. So (3) I'm hoping in the near future, the Street 750 has an ABS option. I'm willing to pay extra for this feature.
On the same ride to the office as traffic was thick, I had to brake often and on another such instance, I braked hard... she skid again but this time I heard some noise from the engine unit and before I know it, the wheels jammed and the engine shut off. I am pretty sure that I pressed the clutch so that the engine wouldn't stop but it did. I did not stop completely but with the clutch pressed, I hit the starter button and the engine roared to life again and I was on my way again. So (4) has anyone else experienced this on their Street 750?
I got myself knee pads, elbow pads, a good/expensive helmet, riding jacket, boots, all for the Sunday rides that other Harleys go out for on Sundays in Pune. With all that happened today, I think I'm going to wear all my gear every time I take the Street 750 out. (5) We have to respect the bike - it will bite you otherwise.
Awesome, welcome to the forum.Congratulations Binu !!...I booked mine on Sunday 06th September. They told me that I will get the bike in 2-3 months. I went for the Vivid Black, I like the Denim Black too. I think we should all meet and think of a club or a group like Road Shakers or COPS and do weekly rides together. It will awesome.
Have a safe ride bro...I will have to wait for mine for some more time.![]()
Thanks Binu..I didn't know about the WhatsApp group and the FB group ....That's some information I have gathered !!..Yes I am a malluHope your bike arrives earlier Sagar. You a mallu by any chance like me? Te Nair surname sounds like a mallu surname. Vivid black is also nice! Once you get your bike, the Two Rivers HD dealer here will add you to the Pune Chapter's WhatsApp and FB groups. There are weekly Sunday rides with the HOG folks in Pune. I've gone for a couple of rides with the group when I've had the time but I do solo rides mostly. I'm totally open to riding in the group too though
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I hope my wife does't see thisJust curious, what is the max you have touched on the speedo?
Cheers Bro !!
That's fast ...140 kmph and still some left to twist !! That's very very good. I think investing in a wind shield will solve the wind blast issue. I have seen and read about the bad wiring on this bike...The first time I saw the bike it didnt seem to be a problem, But since you have been riding it for some time now ....Do you think its some thing to be really worried about. Especially in the rain.I hope my wife does't see this- on the Pune - Solapur highway, I've touched 140 kmph. The wind was the only problem, the bike will go on till 160 kmph or even 180 kmph I think. However handling the wind at that speed is no easy task. I was crouched down like on a race bike when I hit 140.
Yes the windshield might help although it might also bring down the aerodynamics with it's upright position.That's fast ...140 kmph and still some left to twist !! That's very very good. I think investing in a wind shield will solve the wind blast issue. I have seen and read about the bad wiring on this bike...The first time I saw the bike it didnt seem to be a problem, But since you have been riding it for some time now ....Do you think its some thing to be really worried about. Especially in the rain.
Did you try doing any mods with that ?
Yes That's true...I am not investing in a wind shield for now. I will definitely go for the Engine Guard to start with and the Screaming Eagle Exhaust after the first servicing. I am not sure if we can put Vance and Hines, because that will make the warranty void.Yes the windshield might help although it might also bring down the aerodynamics with it's upright position.
The wiring is exposed alright - but I've taken her out in the rains and when it's wet. I've not come across any problems yet. In some thread in this forum, one of the members talks about how he has come up with a workaround to shield the exposed wires. When I get some time, I have to try that out.
Re: mods - the only thing I've done so far is paint the logo on the fuel tank. See this thread for some pictures. http://www.hdstreetforums.com/forum/harley-davidson-street-pictures/5090-ride-4-quick-getaway-therapist.html
I also got highway footpegs installed on her. I find them very comfortable for long rides. The backrest is also a must if you are going to have a pillion rider with you.
I might get the vans & hines exhaust or the screaming eagle one - something that improves performance. Need to read a few review before doing this.
I will definitely go for the Engine Guard to start with and the Screaming Eagle Exhaust after the first servicing. I am not sure if we can put Vance and Hines, because that will make the warranty void.
Yes, I agree. One must see what is written down, rather than just accept the dealers word for it. Why should the warranty not be void with one after market exhaust and be void with others? A logical explanation is required.The Screaming Eagle and Vance and Hines exhausts can both possibly void the warranty if you read your Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM) but it's so vague as to not tell you. The MOM says see your dealer for details but I would not accept the "dealers" word on it and instead would ask them to show me in writing. H-D provides the dealers with much more detailed information on the warranty and it is in writing!
If the dealer says the Screaming Eagles don't void the warranty but the Vance and Hines do then I want to know why and I want the dealer to explain it in writing. I don't accept any "verbal" information that would be related to a warranty. I want to see it in writing every time.
Yes, I agree. One must see what is written down, rather than just accept the dealers word for it. Why should the warranty not be void with one after market exhaust and be void with others? A logical explanation is required.
Now, that I have got my bike, will chase the dealer here as I intend changing the exhaust sooner rather than later!