2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic (FLHC) FULL review and TEST RIDE!
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- In the video I review the 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail FLHC. This bike is cosmetically mostly unchanged since 1986. It handles the around town as well as the longer trips. This is an amazing cruiser.
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Good review. I rode my Yamaha V-Star over to a local Harley dealership today to test ride a Road King. I ended up trading in my Yammy and left on a Heritage. My jaw is hurting from all the smiling.
Congratulations I got the black and chrome lowered one1”1/2 and love it 👍🏻
Lmao so you sold a fast bike ? I ride with lots of bikes my cammed vstar walks away from the "big" screaming eagle only bikes I can't outrun m109 vrod muscle and raider..I bet you bought a harley shirt when you left lol
@@muskokaroads2371 No, they threw in a Harley shirt actually and btw, fuck going "fast". I'm not racing anyone, I like to cruise.
@@bxprican4u punk
@@muskokaroads2371 Awww, little boy need to go fast to overcompensate for his lack of manhood and now he's butthurt after my response LOL.
Just bought one today. Thanks for the run through brother.
This might sound silly but I am really torn between buying the Heritage or the Fat Boy. My riding style is cruising exclusively. No touring, those days have past me by on that. Your videos and reviews of the H-D line up is a true inspiration. You and Matt Laidlaw have gotten me back into the Motorcycle scene. My last bike was a 1984 FXRT, bought it brand new in Columbia, South Carolina when I was a Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson. I loved that bike but when I shipped out overseas I ended up selling it. Yep, that was in the late 1980s. Thanks for the expert videos and reviews. You just don't know how may folks you touch and inspire.
Same here....... I am crazy for both heritage and fatboy
Well captured .. great work on the video and audio .. thank u for this post
As iconic as ever! A heritage and/or a road king are just true HD to me. I've had them both...and while I'm on a Limited/Street Glide now for the travel amenities, the pics of my 2000 Heritage I had until last year and my 1998 Road King are some of my favorites.
The older Road Kings will always be one of my favorites. The 2020 Road King I did the video of is nasty. Granted it’s got like 11k in parts, still a bad bad bike.
@@throttleblip9854 I saw that, yes sir...very nice, but a whole different league than my TC 80 98 RK, lol.
We are Blessed to get to ride! Here's to the next ride. 👊
well I have watched videos from different sources and your open unbiased opinions are refreshing I have ,like a lot of us fallen hard for a lowrider s, I am 71as of Dec 2020 so I still have that old school attitude and I will likely never let go of my fondness for a 70s shovel so I am gonna have to stick with a Heritage side note with the way you do your videos you have also got me considering a street bob don't matter keep it up you are good at this
Larry thank you for the kind words. I'm in a good position in that I don't speak for Harley Motor Corp or the dealership so I get to be completely honest. You can get the Heritage with the 114 so maybe that would be the best fit? Has the styling and performance! Thanks for watching.
Man, that white one ...I'd take the bags and little passenger seat off (keep the windshield in the garage for when I wanted) and ride that thing, its beautiful. Glad you mentioned you had some vids on a Heritage decked out...thanks!
Oh, I think the best camera angle is as close to your eyes as possible, I want to see what you see as long as you do a great walk around of the bike we're looking at...and you did. SUBBED!!
Throttle Blip, thanks again for another great review. Keep them coming!
Thanks for watching! Plenty more on the way!
Great rewiew
I am going on a 2 week trip in Florida in next week on a Heritage soft tail 👍
Beautiful Bike. I ride an RK but really like the Heritage too. I'm glad they went back to a clear windshield as opposed to that blacked-out bottom.
Beautiful bike and great colors!
Do like how they have put a clear screen on instead of that half black colour. Love the chrome, it's how the Heritage needs to look for that nostalgic experience. Never owned a Harley in 47 years of riding, but, I'm seriously looking at this model in this colour with the 107 motor. Retirement is just around the corner, and having the old man bike tag will certainly be relevant in my case! Would be a great addition to my VFR800 and vstrom 1000. Just got to convince the wife that its going to be my last bike (for a while anyway!). Appreciate the review mate, G'day from Australia. Subbed.
Yeah I agree the full clear was a huge improvement. Have you been the dealership to ride one yet? And You nailed it with the thought of a great addition to your line up. Thanks for the sub, much appreciated.
I'm 72. Been buying a last big bike for 20 years. Still keep buying another. 😂
I have always been in love with the heritage it's definitely for me, but I am 64 years young also.
I really enjoyed this video, I’ve been looking at the Heritage for awhile, I’ve got a Lowrider S with some throw over bags and a quarter fairing, very nimble for a cruiser but this really looks to be the kind of bike you could go for long rides on.
As someone who LOVES the Lowrider S, if I was forced to have one bike to "do it all" it would definitely be the Heritage. The black with the blacked out parts looks killer.
I have the low rider s as well was thinking of a Hertiage for long road trips and less vibrations!!!
I love my 2017 Heritage but would love a 114. I’m not a fan of blacked out Heritages; to me the term “heritage” just makes me think CHROME but then I am one of the “old men” who bought an old mans bike!
hahaha No I totally get it. Have you thought about doing the stage 4 kit to your 103? Those make some power when done right. Show these young boys the old man has still got it. LOL
Yea I like the old model heritage better too. The new ones are to new school for me. I never did get the blacked out craze. My favorite color is still chrome lol
Here here. This old man is getting one. Just as soon as the old lady lets him.
I have a 2018 with the 114 and a stage 2..... The bike stock has good power and torque, so with a stage 2 you have as much power as a 110 was a stage 4.......
Mine is the black denim more of an old-school color...... my personal preference is just a little chrome and more blacked out but that’s just me everybody has a difference on what they want...... I like the flat color with no gloss it makes it look more original to me but that’s my opinion...... it’s half chrome and half blacked out........ had to bike for three years now and absolutely love it!!.......
Good video. FYI I prefer the chest cam view. Puts you right in the action. IMO👍🏾
ME TOO! Unfortunately we are the minority and I have to make what people like to see. Maybe that can be the second view? I like the idea of a view that doesn't show the speedo at certain times where it may be on the higher side lol.
read and pearl is absolutely perfect for this bike!
I've been watching alot of videos the last couple weeks about the 2021 models, Not one of them can be tuned yet. You can buy a tuner and all the wires, but the app on your computer will not allow the 2021 models to be tuned up yet because of EPA regulations .
Good review though, I test rode a 2020 Hertage and loved it except for the thugged out black, loved the 114..
It's either the 114 Heritage or the 114 King Special. I keep going back, and forth. I don't like the black only saddles on the Heritage, but it is lighter, and the steering bar is better. The look of the Special is what draws me, has tubeless tires, and it's a bit smoother on the longer rides. I'll make up my mind in a bit. Thanks for a solid video
You've ridden them both already? I agree with you about both bikes so I'm not much help. haha
I just traded my 2019 R King for a 21 Heritage 114. Love the R king but the nimble light Heritage is so much fun I had to pull the trigger
I have a 2000 FLSTC with saggy bags but the old ride still gets looks. (S&S Cams, Fueling cam plate & oil pump, jetted carb, V&H pipes and Big Sucker). Great bike for this old guy.
All in how you treat her! How many miles?
@@throttleblip9854 55K Just got it running after 6 years of setting. I had a stroke and just now getting back on it.
I'm getting one that is completely murdered out!
Nice!!! They look great like that.
Some wide white walls would compliment the tank nicely. A beautiful bike for sure!
Gorgeous bike. I have the 2020 heritage classic 108 in vivid black. All front lights except turn signals are LED and the rear lights are not. First upgrade i did was install LED tail lamp. I wish the turn signals on the rear remain lit.
I just bought one in Deadwood green and black. Waiting for delivery. Sucks I feel a need to upgrade components straight away to make sure it will last.
I have 2 Heritage Softails. A 2010 and a 2020. Very different bikes to say the least. My 2010 is chromed out with wide white walls. Very traditional look. I love it. The 2020 is a burnt orange/silver flux 114. The paint is cool but I really don’t care for the blacked out look at all. The 114 I can take it or leave it. It does have more than enough power for riding solo for sure but the off idle drive ability isn’t so great. It was way worse when it was new. Took about 5K miles to break in and it did start to run much smoother but it still a little rough right off idle. Seems like it has a pretty aggressive cam in it. I probably should have bought a chromed out 107. I do like the two tone on your test bike. Once it warms up a little I may go take a test ride on a 107 Heritage and a 107 Road King just to see how they compare to each other. I was hoping that the 2020 would be the bike that I could do some road trips on but it honestly doesn’t even come close to my 2010 for long distance comfort. The locking hard bags are nice but even with a matching tour pack it’s still not enough storage for a serious road trip. The handling and braking of the 2020 is pretty awesome. Floor boards are higher so the lean angle is much better. Brakes are way better than the 2010. All in all I would say the 2020 is okay for what it is just not the all day comfort I was hoping for.
All very valid points. I'd say it sounds like you would def like the Road King with a detachable tour pack and possibly a luggage rack on top. Interesting it took so long to break in but I've had trucks that did that also.
Beautiful
Those leather studlets on seat and bags are nice but do you have any options for straight men?
Dude, this made me laugh. I'm trying to get comfortable with them...not there yet. Am comfortable in my sexualitu, though. 🤣
Hello from Russia with Love to Harley!
I like the Go Pro position.
I just traded my 2010 Heritage that came from Timms in the crate. To me, it is the most beautiful Heritage ever made. It is for sale now at Harley Haven and I took superior care of this bike. I traded it for a 2021 Tri Glide still in break in mode. Check out the 2010. I had a beautiful emblem and the only year with the tan leather tank cover and rear of back rest.
I'm going to have to disagree. The 2010 Heritages had that weird (in my opinion) "swoosh" on each side of the tank, looked somewhat like a backwards Nike swoosh. I remember people bitching about that tank swoosh when they came out in 2009. A guy I work with bought a brand new one back then and he had them paint the tank solid black before he even picked the bike up after he bought it.
@@grayboo212 Everything extra I put on that bike was HD. Not one aftermarket part. I understand that you are saying about the emblem but that is a personal thing I guess. If you had seen the bike, you would agree it is a beautiful bike . I did that one right and now my new †bike is going to be all HD. I just don't like aftermarket parts. Most just look cheap.
@@grayboo212 If you stand back and look at the new tank on this bike, it has a little whoooooosh on the bottom. Maybe someone at HD loves Nike.
@@jerryhubbard4461 Damn, you're right. You can really see it @ 00:37. I guess I haven't seen too many newer Heritages around.
Wow, your voice sounds clear. Please mention what mic setup your using. OR is the voice mixed in later? Tanx
It would be great if you did reviews not only from 1st person pov but from 3rd as well. People lik my self may want to see posturing and different views of the bike from different angles
Great review. Now I know that the 107 engine is chrome and the 114 blacked out.
My God thats beautiful
I like the angle, I like seeing the bike, dint really care about roads I'll never ride on
That was my thinking but so many people commented how they didn’t like it
That’s Chrome Baby! 🔥🥵
- I wish this look white wall tires. I think it would match nicely with that white strip.
- I also wish that the screen was 100% digital. The analogy on any HD is outdated to me.
Good call!
Wish reviewers would mention tubeless or tube wheels (there are tubeless spoke wheels, has HD upgraded to tubeless) as there are significant disadvantages of running tubes. Also, mention comparison of cornering clearance and seat height compared to other Softails/Roadking.
Hi! Without being 100% positive, watching how rim looks like (1.38), I would say that the tyres are tubeless .... But, you are definitely right! That's something they should mention.
They still have tubes
@@waynesiminski8268 Well it means I was wrong ... The rim's shape and spokes s position are looking that the wheel is made for tubless tyres.
Bears a striking resemblance to the more stripped down Deluxe that has been discontinued.
The analog speedo isn't really analog. There's no cable with a speed sensor on a wheel, it's just a digitally controlled needle lol
Friendly advice, too many
but, but, but ...!
Change it for 'So' & 'and'
Like ridding ... Practice.
Like your demeanor and
And opinions ! ☺👍👍
Thanks for the tips!
Great review!.
I' m interested in how the bike feels relative to other models or manufacturers, and your suggestions on improvements.
I'd love to do that but I'd need other dealerships to get on board with letting me do this. Maybe when the channel reaches a certain level I could get access to press bikes from the top brands?
Can you get the other stock Softail exhaust layout on the Heritage? Like how it is on Standard or Street Bob etc where the exhaust runs evenly and parallel? I just really hate the exhaust on Heritage and think the other layout would make the bike look so much better to me. Im considering Heritage although what I really want is the Sport Glide but they don't sell it in American markets anymore which really bugs me cuz that is the bike I want new. Im waiting to see if they will bring back Sport Glide in 2025 before I buy my next bike. If it doesn't come, idk what im gonna buy and may just look elsewhere altogether. I know Heritage offers alot im looking for but the styling is just not really my style and if I don't love the look, it's a no go. I want the Sport Glide so bad.
Definitely change the pipes!
FOR SURE!
Is It a downside that the tyres need inner tube? I want todo long trips AND I really love how the fatboy looks AND also the fatboy Is tubeless, whats better?
Very nice...
That bike needs some white wall tires. Beautiful...
That would really set it off. Good call.
absolutely. first thing I would change, luckily tires are "disposable"! also wish there was an option to delete the kinda strange "studs" altogether
@@DavidSmith-jj5pr Yeah I've seen guys trim the flap off of the seat as a temp fix. One was gone very neatly and the other was not. As far as the bags, I don't know what you'd do.
I’ve seen several already with this color option which have the white walls added to it. They look good!
@@throttleblip9854 hard bags, from advan black will set it off. That's what I put on mine.
Is this good for a 5'3" person? XD I've been saving up for a bike for a while now and I'm trying to find a bike somewhat fit my shortness.
PS Harley, please make a HD badged replacement for the ugly Allen bolt on the console....please!
The only reason I’d buy a heritage is to turn it vicla style. Other than that, would get the Fatboy for the chrome.
Same!
What is the button over the horn for?
That cycles through to digital options on the gauges. Trip A, Trip B, Rpm, Gear selection, Miles till empty etc..
I'm looking to getting a Heritage in the next few months. I'm a total newbie to bikes. So need some help on whether this is the right bike for a beginner. I want to enjoy long rides..
You mentioned that the Road king maybe better for longer rides. Would it make a difference for a beginner like me?
Any thoughts, advise, recommendation would be greatly appreciated.. haven't been this excited for a long time...
With cruise on the softail now, hard lock bags and the counter balanced motor, go softail !
I just went to look at one of these, today, and though I love the floorboards, do you think they would impede your lean on curves at all? That's what went through my head. Also, do you think a softail standard, with added windshield/bags and floorboards would be the same bike? Thank you.
Not exactly..different front end, full fenders, different shock, auxiliary lights, bigger gas tank, two up ready
Yes: All Harleys drag their floor boards with the slightest hint of a lean. (compared to any other brand)
@@magnuspym No, no they don't. I've put over 100,000 miles on my 05" Heritage and have dragged the floorboards probably less than 10 times in all those miles. Most were on sharp inclines/declines on ramps leading on or off a 4 lane highway.
I died a little when they didn't bring back the Deluxe. I like this bike. I like full fenders, chrome, not really a fan of the way the bags look on this and the tank badge is not so good. I'm 50.
Agreed. I like the function of the bags but not so much the looks...
Stage 2 rineharts k&n snorkel
great review.......how do u not have white walls on the softail? wtf.......
Great question. Almost gotta do it, huh?
I want the Fat Boy, but this one seems more sense since I like to carry stuff. But the Fat Boy looks so RAD.
Thats always the delima, looks or function. haha
@@throttleblip9854 Well mid 50's, going for locks, maybe in 15 years, I will get a CVO.
I just got off a 160 mile ride on my 2021 identical to the one in the video. I will disagree on one thing, the seat is terrible. I had a softball Deluxe and got rid of it almost immediately for another Road King. In the Carolina mountains, the Road King is just too much to get around on.
There's no rumble, don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful bike, but it's to quiet, I might just be used to my 2011 electra glide, 103
Oh for sure. They sound like a sewing machine with the stock exhaust. Haha
Is HD Heritage comfortable for 6’3” guy??? Any comments, please
I’m only 5’11 so hard for me to say! Haha. I’d go with a seat that lets you sit back a little more. You may want to slightly roll the bars forward if your arms are also long. Definitely add highway pegs so you can stretch out on longer rides.
If you have a motorcycle license, your local dealership should let you ride one. I’d also ride a Road King if you like the Heritage it has similar styling but more room.
Matt Laidlaw (H-D dealer) said 6'1" you might want to start considering Road King for longer rides.
What type of gas to used on a 103 or 107 Harley? Regular mid grade or premium
Always premium.
@@throttleblip9854 thank you. Great review 👍
HD will never do fully LED lighting until all 20K incandescent bulbs in the HD build factory is out of stock.
LED turn signals are not permitted in all municipalities. Harley has to make bikes that will fit all laws everywhere.
It’s a big bike ,it needs twin disc brakes on the front like the Lowrider . I prefer Z bars and blacked out motor.
I’m right there with you man. 👌🏼
Looks like u don't understand counter steering?
2021 no LED TURNLIGHT,WHY??
I have no idea but they missed the mark on that one.
@Jxn Ahaa front light LED = NO CLASSIC,
Rear light No LED = CLASSIC,mix style??
Set of cams? M8 only has one cam......your gonna have one extra
I heard somebody else say that the other day. “Set of cams...” I thought, “You do know there’s only one in here, right?”
7 inches smaller?
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Harley still sporting that fake gas cap in lieu of any other better ideas.. In other videos, when people are following while filming, I noticed the saddle bags on this model have a vibration type shake, which looks cheap.. personally I dis like the chrome and spoke wheels.. its a night mare a comin when it comes to chrome flaking off and rust pitting too.
The fact that the Heritage, perhaps the best looking motorcycle ever made, is considered by younger people to be an old man’s bike shows the utter failure of Harley Davidson’s marketing for the past several decades, and explains why they won’t be around much longer. HD will die along with us old guys.
I had a cherry heritage 1450 in 2000. I broke the rules and let it go instead of getting a divorce. I now have brain damage from self punishment over that decision. Better dead than ped.
Wow the bike is super silent!!!
the oval badges look stupid
Maybe if the HD dealerships would quit screwing people over on dealership fees and market adjustments hiking up the out the door pricing $1k-$10k…. Monies that shouldn’t leave our wallets…. I’d buy one, only if they quit this bullshit. I love my softail and would love to buy another, but most of these dealerships(not all)are thieves.
He said floorboards 200 times
178. Don't exaggerate.
plenty of other videos for weirdos who want to stare at asphalt ;)
HAHAHAHA YES!!!
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this is why harley is in the shitter
Because of me or the Heritage? 🤣
@@throttleblip9854 no not you, I love HD but they are always putting bedazzles on their bike not new Technology.. that’s why their company doesn’t sell bikes as much., That’s why I said that I was on the shitter
The bike needs a ladie drive the drive then to.
Riding a Honda is like dating a fat girl it’s fun but don’t let your friends see