As I cruise through the forums reading about the various issues on the XP and 570s platforms it has occurred to me that I never have read about any of the following issues on a XP Touring machine:

1. Broken/cracked Frame
2. Cracked Aarm mounts
3. Heat issues with exhaust
4. Front wheel falling off
5. Seat not fitting
6. Bad ball joints
7. Backing up without throttle
8. Bushings
9. Overheating
10. Broken/cracked aarms

I can’t help but wonder if this is because these machines are not used as hard because they typically haul a man and woman in the trail cruising mode. Perhaps it is because they just don’t sell as many, or maybe they are built a little stronger to support 2 riders.

I am sure the engine specific issues like throwing a timing key on the 850s and 550 valve head problems etc exist regardless of what chassis they are put into. The 570 touring seem to exhibit the same issues as the rest of the 570 series and threads abound regarding those.

So, if you have a XP touring machine, please reply to this thread good or bad about how the machine has been and the miles on it and year of manufacture.

Thanks!