Happy workers = better product. Many companies don't get this and just treat their employee's like slaves, which is the worst thing to do.production quality just comes down to training and quality control of the factory. paying your staff well doesn't hurt either
Yes from what I read , all export bikes get michellin tyres. If I were you however , I wont worry about tyres but the engine itself. If any fault are to arise , it will be primarily from the motor . No need to worry about the frame etc , those jobs if executed by good technicians will be top notch. BMW , mercedes etc etc all try to fabricate as much as possible here so we can do those jobs. I get your doubts though , indian unlike most of europe is behind when it comes to industry standards and if I were in your place , I will prefer a localised product as well.Look, I understand that India has had its own manufacturing base of many products for some time now. The difference though is that Indian produced bikes/cars have typically been solely for the Indian market.
I just wonder how European customers are going to react if certain corners are cut. Like or example, does the European Street 750 get the same Michelin Scorcher II's as US bikes...
Oh boy, that's a good one. Ask any V-Rod owner about the rear brake master cylinder that gets baked by the exhaust collector. Ask any 2007 or later V-Rod owner what their opinion is of the ultrasonic fuel level sender (kludge). The fuel guage is more entertainment than information, especially when the fuel level appears to increase as you ride. Lurk on a V-Rod discussion board and see the complaints about "the clunk", where the steering head bearings work loose due to a lousy top nut and adjuster design, a problem worsened by an almost complete lack of grease applied to the bearings at the factory that allows the whole stem, bearing cages and races to rust out. Read some other instances where people could not remove swingarms because the shaft was rusted into the engine case.I have never heard of Harley Davidson having problems with quality.
Nope. But owners have found some car parts that do the job and don't melt.For the rear master cylinder its bad placement can't if be relocated?
thanks a lot for this post.I thought everyone will comment on production quality after seeing my pics in the booking orders thread but no one did...
My observations and assessment on the quality ,considering its a entry level budget bike from HD i was disappointed with quality of the bike...
well it was top notch when u compare it to Indian manufactured bikes ,but its indeed below par wen compared to HD standards...
The overall finish of the display bike was poor ,poor fittings and dangling wires ,exposed wires which are ugly looking in the background of black custom paint ,oh wait did i mention blacked out finish he'll no its totally different finish compared to the pictures which are available over internet...
I happened to compare street 750 finish with iron 883 which was displayed separately ,the moment i noticed iron after street i noticed tons of difference wen it came to overall finish i was bit disappointed...
Then i thot its just a display bike & the ones meant for delivery could be better finished (fingers crossed) ,well all the observations made are my opinion & its not to hurt anybodies feelings lol
All said & done will i buy this bike ? he'll yes lol no other bike manufacturers offer a premium bike with such engine displacement at mouth watering price ...
In india the price difference is 80% because iron is imported so higher tax, also american street costs 1000$ more though it is expected to be a carbon copy of indian street(except for michellin tyres ) . Maybe higher labor rates.hmmm would like to see if anyone else has an opinion on the street quality when comparing to the 883 iron. i would be dissapointed of the street was cheaper. they are around the same price.