Rusted out wheels after 8 weeks of use.
Front fender welds rusted out.
Failed to start first time.
Main dealer wouldn't uphold warranty.
Head office UK failed to help.
10 month old bike!!! 2666 miles...
Junk.
Good 40s look.
But it's just for display purpose only.
Harley Spingers made in 2007 are just for indoor show.
God forbid you use it, the warranty will be void.
Can't get custom parts to fit.
Looks the part next to a B17 bomber.
Not for use should be on the license plate.
I do not know where you ride, but I have rode across Germany and have had no problems.
23000 miles, no problems.
In the future try staying out of the ocean with it. I can't imagine what else would cause all that.
I have owned a Springer Classic for three years. No problems with the bike at all. Great build quality and love riding it!
I have enjoyed my STSC for 2 yrs without any problems. I guess there is one lemon in every batch, but mine has been bullet proof. I suggest you cut your losses, reinvest in a new bike and move on. The experience I have had indicates that a Harley is a pleasure to own. Good luck...
I have owned my 2007 FLSTSC for 2 1/2 years. The bike is maintained as the service manual recommends. I admit the 5000 mile fork bearing torque is hard to do at first, but with practice it can be done. This bike rocks. I clean and wax it every two weeks because the midwest bugs will kill the finish. I am very happy with the ride and so is my wife.
20k on my 2007 Springer Classic, still looks and runs like new. Perfectly happy with it, in every way possible.
I've been riding Harley's since 1952, & have never had any major problems until this bike. The spokes on the rear wheel have come loose twice in 8000 easy miles of riding. The rims & the spokes are rusting, and the clutch & front brake bracket's both have paint flaking off them. The bike is washed and dried after every use, so I don't know why this is going on. I've never had this problem on any other bike. The dealer doesn't seem to care, so if you have a 07, & start to get what feels like a high speed wobble, check your rear wheel spokes.
Have owned Harleys since the 70s. Went thru the AMF years also. Had an FX for 5 years, an FLHT, and a Heritage for over 20 years. My 07 Springer Classic I figure will be my last Harley. The old school look is killer, and I have had absolutely no problems with the ride, components, or mechanics. Even accessories that are now showing up, are great fits and add to the styling and performance.
I live in New England, so weather here is no where near like the Southern and Western part of the USA. I ride 8 months a year and there is no rust, no wobble, and no problems. As someone else said, every once in awhile they put out a lemon. I say squeeze it, drink the lemonade, and move on. Write to Milwaukee, USA if the dealer won't work with you. Mail Willie G personally. I'll bet they'll take care of you!!!
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