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Hello members. Was searching for an ownership review on Harley Davidson Street Rod on xbhp but couldn't find, so had to buy one and post the owner ship 
Crisp Review
1. Selection. Many bikes for consideration..z900...cbr650..no HD though.
But someone suggested to look at the new street rod and it just looked brute....looks in charcoal denim colour are amazing. Add the durability of a HD further assisted in making the go.
2 Purchase Experience. Booked the bike online with Harley Dealership Delhi. They promised the bike within a week as i wanted charcoal denim which was older model and no more available. The colour has been dropped by HD, though IMO its the best colour for this model. Bike was delivered on 06th Apr as per my requirement. Small cake ceremony, though the dealership guys got almost all the cake..only my kid got a piece
3. Initial Impressions. Looks bigger and bulkier in actual as compared to pictures. A fat front tyre and chunky front shocks give it a solid look. Bike really heavy ( i come from a 1999 cbz). Cant even move a inch without struggling. Sitting posture odd initially but one gets used to in time. Clutch better and softer than cbz. Accelerator also smooth. Tank sits very low between legs, feels awkward, only initially. Rear view mirrors very good, however very wide, prone to hits. Engine is powerful, bike pulls and pulls, sound is also good ( i am not a fan of loud exhausts) and stock exhaust sufficient to inform that a bigger than regular bike is approaching. Engine heat is tremendous. Within five minutes legs start to burn. And when the radiator fan starts, it blows burning hot air directly into your legs.. extremely unconfortable if not wearing jeans and shoes. Heat reaches even the pillion and if he or she without shoes or full pants, expect displeasure from them. Have to take care while filling at petrol pumps, as i could see hot air fumes rising up the tank!. Had to tell the pump guy to be carefull, its so hot. While moving though its good except for an occasional hot air drift. Better is to switch off the bike at traffic lights. Brakes are amazing and ABS works precisely. Headlight good at low beam, however high beam aims a bit high, needs to be adjusted.
4. Misc. The bike makes you smile every time you accelerate. Red light drag races ( i dont subscribe to them ) are easy wins. Tyres are so grippy during accelerations. The bike has a big road presence, expect many eyes to turn. If one is a fan of loud exhausts, it will turn more heads.
5. Summary. One cannot go wrong with this motorcycle.
6. Positives.
Power
Road presence
Mileage (18 kmpl approx in mixed riding )
Service interval (8000 km or 01 year)
Service Cost (6800 approx claimed by dealer, though i got one free service and paid ZERO for it at 1600 km. They didn't charge for labour thats regular but what surprised was that engine oil and oil filters were also replaced free of cost! )
Comes with two seats and pillion footpegs, ready to be used by two persons right out of showroom.
7. Negatives.
Too much heat, thoug you get used to it.
Ergnomics take some time getting used to, and when you do, all other bikes seem very odd when you ride them afterwards.
Pillion is not too comfortable for long drives.
Heavy.
8. Hope it helps others to make decisions
Thank you.
Crisp Review
1. Selection. Many bikes for consideration..z900...cbr650..no HD though.
But someone suggested to look at the new street rod and it just looked brute....looks in charcoal denim colour are amazing. Add the durability of a HD further assisted in making the go.
2 Purchase Experience. Booked the bike online with Harley Dealership Delhi. They promised the bike within a week as i wanted charcoal denim which was older model and no more available. The colour has been dropped by HD, though IMO its the best colour for this model. Bike was delivered on 06th Apr as per my requirement. Small cake ceremony, though the dealership guys got almost all the cake..only my kid got a piece
3. Initial Impressions. Looks bigger and bulkier in actual as compared to pictures. A fat front tyre and chunky front shocks give it a solid look. Bike really heavy ( i come from a 1999 cbz). Cant even move a inch without struggling. Sitting posture odd initially but one gets used to in time. Clutch better and softer than cbz. Accelerator also smooth. Tank sits very low between legs, feels awkward, only initially. Rear view mirrors very good, however very wide, prone to hits. Engine is powerful, bike pulls and pulls, sound is also good ( i am not a fan of loud exhausts) and stock exhaust sufficient to inform that a bigger than regular bike is approaching. Engine heat is tremendous. Within five minutes legs start to burn. And when the radiator fan starts, it blows burning hot air directly into your legs.. extremely unconfortable if not wearing jeans and shoes. Heat reaches even the pillion and if he or she without shoes or full pants, expect displeasure from them. Have to take care while filling at petrol pumps, as i could see hot air fumes rising up the tank!. Had to tell the pump guy to be carefull, its so hot. While moving though its good except for an occasional hot air drift. Better is to switch off the bike at traffic lights. Brakes are amazing and ABS works precisely. Headlight good at low beam, however high beam aims a bit high, needs to be adjusted.
4. Misc. The bike makes you smile every time you accelerate. Red light drag races ( i dont subscribe to them ) are easy wins. Tyres are so grippy during accelerations. The bike has a big road presence, expect many eyes to turn. If one is a fan of loud exhausts, it will turn more heads.
5. Summary. One cannot go wrong with this motorcycle.
6. Positives.
Power
Road presence
Mileage (18 kmpl approx in mixed riding )
Service interval (8000 km or 01 year)
Service Cost (6800 approx claimed by dealer, though i got one free service and paid ZERO for it at 1600 km. They didn't charge for labour thats regular but what surprised was that engine oil and oil filters were also replaced free of cost! )
Comes with two seats and pillion footpegs, ready to be used by two persons right out of showroom.
7. Negatives.
Too much heat, thoug you get used to it.
Ergnomics take some time getting used to, and when you do, all other bikes seem very odd when you ride them afterwards.
Pillion is not too comfortable for long drives.
Heavy.
8. Hope it helps others to make decisions
Thank you.
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