At the age of 56, I took a 7835 mile journey around America in 20 days. I rode 952 miles in one day, on my Yamaha FJR1300a. I had 700+ mile days also. The sound and the vibration didn't factor in, because neither was there. I do realize that both are, apparently considered part of the "Harley experience". I wonder if oil leaks, failed ECM's, and numerous other problems are marketed to the customer as part of the "Harley experience" ?
I currently own a Heritage. In my opinion it’s the best bike Harley has in the Softail lineup. They are great for everyday riding ,long distance riding,2 up ,or you can drop the bags and windshield and have a stoplight to stoplight bruiser . Everyone ride safe
The heritage is kinda like that old man sitting at the end of the bar who’s looking at your old lady and she’s getting excited…. So you think you are going to set him straight . Then he rips off his shirt reveal a 12 pack and proceeds to beat the fuck out of you, and rides off with your wife and mother of your children…. Lol
Just finished a 2900 mile trip from Tampa Bay Area to the Smoky Mountains,the entire Blue Ridge Parkway on my 2000 Heritage Softail Classic,with a 103 stroker kit,very happy 👍
Many haters here. Obviously an ultra or a gold wing are better touring bikes. But it seems people are so wimpy these days that they would complain touring on this bike. I own this bike but have toured on much less, even small enduro bikes. Toughen up people. Are you bikers or bakers?
Amen. When I rode to Sturgis I passed thousands of big trucks hauling baggers. I’d say 99% of Americans are powder puffs. If it’s got wheels, you can tour on it.
Depends on your definition of "better". If you need a Barcalounger on wheels, sure. But the Heritage is more than comfortable, really engaging to ride, has enough storage (unless you need an entourage) and has that indefinable cool H-D does best.
@@mauser8515 Let's face the fact that Harley could market, and sell something the neighbors dog left in your yard.... and some could win the argument, that they do. The current 114 engine as an example has six potential engine failure problems, that will never ever be engineered out of the next year's model, because so many are "madly in love", and as the saying goes, "love is blind". So Harley Davidson just keeps going along..... I live 50 miles from a shop in Winder, Georgia, that specializes in building blueprint Harley V-twin power plants. The owner has a mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech. According to him, Harley Davidson doesn't build their own engines. The engines are built by three different manufacturers, who are in competition with one another. A price war essentially. The lowest bidder gets the deal. No two engines are the same. Tolerances are wide enough so that there's interchangeability, but not so that they won't leak, and so on. In my opinion as an American, it's embarrassing that they can stay in business because people just keep on drinking the Kool-Ade. Did you ever think that those "Harley enthusiasts" are trucking their cycles to Sturgis to save themselves from costly repairs ? We're so proud to ride an American bike, but in fact, Harley's are more like European vehicles, in that the manufacturer markets something at a premium price, then also makes a killing keeping it running for the customer...... Similar to BMW cars and motorcycles. You maybe don't believe me....... The fastest depreciating production car SOLD in America, is the flagship BMW 7 series sedan. Why do you think that is ?
I'm new to motorcycling and Harleys. I'm 59, semi-retired and started riding a scooter for about 6 months. My friend runs a Harley maintenance shop and has introduced me to the bikes and clubs. Very much looking forward to upgrading to a powerful sexy art on wheels! To me, Harley "Touring bikes" are too decked out that I rather prefer the simple classy lines of the Heritage Classic. And that it is what I keep staring (and dreaming) at. I forwarded a couple photos of it in the red paint to my wife and she's completely smitten. I want one in either black or grey. Yes, we'd like to take two please :)
I rode my sportbike to the PCB to swim. We passed Harley Davidson and I stop to kill time. I made the mistake of test riding a Heritage. I love my 2020 Heritage! It's nimble and versatile while being super comfortable. I can do all the tight parking lot drills or cross state lines. The seat is perfect to me. I rode 140 miles without needing to readjust once. It's a great bike!
Road one on Route 66 for 3 weeks 2.600 miles , never missed a beat and fell in love with it , only complaint is it should have twin discs up front as single far underpowered for the weight in my opinion. Big shame I can only dream in the UK as so expensive and we just don’t have the roads to cherish like you in America do 🇺🇸👍
I thought the same thing. Last time i rode my gsxr 750 i rode for about 6 hours and i had to stop and lay down for a half hour then i rode the rest of the way home hanging off the side. Got a 2019 heritage classic the next weekend and didn't even test ride it lol it was raining. Nimble as hell. Kind of wanted a deluxe but i might get one used one day to customize
@Neville Lake I live in Scotland. I ride my softail 114 Heritage all the time, I toured Ireland on it last summer and rode one across the USA from LA to NYC in 2019. I have it stripped with the bags and bitch pad off for a daily rider around Shetland. They are perfect all around bikes.
I went into my H-D dealership to buy a Street Glide, but drove off on Heritage Softtail 🤔 So much lighter, more nimble, lower seat, and better ride. And not everybody in town has a Heritage! But I can spot 30-40 Street Glides on a good day.
My wife put 105,000+ miles on her’02 Heritage Softail. She has 25k + on her 2016 Heritage Softail; she won’t sell her ‘02. She has a number of 1,000 mile days under her belt on her Heritage Softails. The Heritage Softail is an awesome touring machine.
The Heritage will grow on you. I took one for a test ride a year, or so ago and it felt like a toy compared to my 2018 Limited. The front end felt really light and it was such a nimble light bike (comparatively). I was blessed to win a brand new 2020 Heritage Softail Classic and took delivery in July (Thanks HD-Visa Sweepstakes). It really feels more like a motorcycle than the Limited. Every time I ride it I am more impressed.
I took my 2016 Heritage Softail to Sturgis 3,456 total miles last month... packed all my camping gear and everything.. It did great.. I bet the new ones are even better.
Yep. About that same total for me twice on my 2013 Heritage, this year and 2018. My first bike was a '91 Sporty, so almost anything feels like a Cadillac compared to that! haha
I’ve put over 26,000 miles on my current 2008 Heritage and 22,000 miles on my previous 2001 Heritage, traveling thru Colorado, South Dakota a couple of times, Florida and the east coast. It’s a great choice for long distance travel or just a hundred mile run for breakfast. Great video on a great bike!
I just got back from a 16k ride around the Great Lakes on my 2022 Heritage. The only thing that I wish I had was a sheep skin for the seat. The seat was very comfortable and I didn't get tired at all. I'm 69 and really enjoyed my trip. I ordered a sheep skin for my next ride. This bike is perfect for me. I can tour, cruise and have fun on the twisty's. The 114 has all the power that I needed and spending a lot of time in 6th gear saves a lot of gas. I have the luggage rack and sissy bar with Harleys round bag on the back. I had plenty of space for everything I needed. I've been riding for 50 years and have ridden a lot of different bikes. This is my favorite bike of all the bikes that I have owned and I've own a lot of them. I traded in a 2017 Street Glide special for this bike with no regrets.
I took my Softail Deluxe from Eastern PA to Madawaska Maine and then from PA to Key West. Also went from. PA to Tennessee. I also had 18” apes installed for all three rides. I did add a set of FL boxes for storage. Not to mention I was 2 up for all three. Any bike can be a touring bike if you want/need it to be.
Thanks for the comprehensive review! I purchased a 2020 Heritage Classic 107 used, stepping up from a 2000 Suzuki Savage 650 starter bike. Short rides or long hauls are all easy. The LED headlight/driving lights are tremendous. Added a Custom Dynamics LED tailight with strobe modulator. Super bright and the texters behind me are now stopping WAY behind me at a light.
Had a Heritage 10 years ago -- did trips to Canada from Alabama, all over Blue Ridge area, to Florida -- very comfortable, and very balanced-- and at 5'6" it was a perfect fit from the factory. I have had to lower my Road King shocks and seat to get better balance. Only reason I sold it after two years is because I get bored and want to try different bikes.
I own a 2020 Heritage 114 and it handles and splits lanes better than my Dyna. It’s way more comfortable too. I’m 67 and would have no problem with a 500 mile day.
I bought a new 2008 Heritage in October of 2007. I LOVED that bike! I averaged about 12-15k per year on it. My wife and I did lots of little weekend trips on it. I absolutely would have called it a touring bike. However, I bought a 2017 Road King in 2018 and that was FAR more comfortable on the long hauls. We found ourselves doing some week long trips and because of that my wife decided she would prefer a Ultra Limited. Now, I can ride that one all day, everyday. My only problem is I average 20-24k miles per year. With my Heritage, a 4 to 6 hour trip was very tiring and we would take rest stops about every 1 1/2 or so. With the Limited, we can ride for 10 or 12 hours per day.
Nice ride eh. My wife rides one and she absolutely loves it. She added the highway pegs to make those long trips even nicer. Nice review man, cheers, 😎😎😎
Thanks for watching and leaving a note Cabby! Glad your wife loves her rig, I know I enjoyed doing this review! Ride safe, and don’t forget to subscribe!
I have a 2002 Heritage....I absolutely love it .... even today compared to the other bikes I have ever had. I would love to have another new one or a wide glide or Road Glide....but I would have three Harleys then (I have a sportster 2003 anniversary also). But I know I will get another. The Heritage is a beautiful bike and rides like a cloud. So I could only imagine what a newer one would be like. I haven't rode the new ones at all... last one was a 2016 I rode. My bike bike is 21 yrs. old now.
The softail family is just so comfortable. I have toured my Softail slim S with great success. at 5'6" the bike just fit me all the way around. I have a "heel/toe" shifter and it seems a bit too high for me. That said, I have ridden the Heritage and they are great bikes. I had to add the bags on my slim and can take those off. A sissy bar bag enables me to pack what I need and go long distances. I do regular trips from Colorado to Texas with no problem. If I every trade my slim (It is the Army Green model) which I probably won't. I would probably go with the Heritage. Just a HUGE softail fan!
Absolutely. It’s not the fairing or the sound system. One bag is camera , tools etc. the other are my personal items , clothes and such. I pack light and layer. I should add a worked in sales for a H-D dealership and of course rode all the different bikes The Heritage is my choice for a all around bike and the next bike will be a live wire for commuting. For most it’s a love hate thing as it’s not classic H-D. Just ride one and if your not smiling after I would be shocked.
Is it comfortable.. check. can you load it up with a bunch of stuff, check. Threw a driver back rest on my heritage, Haven't figure out my limit yet, 100's of miles at a time without getting tired or sore. Love it.
I went touring with mine. The key is in its name, its old school made for old school travel. Not modern highway, long shot travel. Side roads, stocking up at a town every day or two and sleeping under the stars.
I put my 2003 Heritage on the road again after being in hypernation for some years. Boy, is this bike comfortable. The seating, the steering bar, almost everything. I felt at home again.
I've been riding my carburetor 2003 Heritage 88B cross country, no sweat. Nothing like the sound of a carburetor bike especially with dual Samson pipes. I changed out the timing chain for gears because that model bike had problems with the timing chain "shoe" deteriorating and coming apart. The fix is to switch over to gears vs timing chain. You can hear those gears at low rpm. I also got a little lower end cam installed. My bike lopes like a big cat panting at idle, however, it'll leap out of the hole and you better hang on and be ready to shift gears, but it is only a five speed! Fuel injection and computers suck!
I have a 2014 street bob. It was my first real bike after driving and commuting to work for a year on a 250cc cruiser. I’m So emotionally attached to this bike i don’t think i could ever sell it. In 2016 i did a trip from FT Bragg NC to Maine in the Fall. I took the long scenic route through the mountains. No windshield... it was a great adventure but i was feeling beaten up at the end of the trip and felt if for days!!! 2017 i was in Hawaii on the big island and had a chance to rent and ride a dyna heritage(not sure the year) and i realized after about the first 15 min of riding around in the mountains with my wife on the back that i need a second bike for touring and i love ❤️ the heritage because it doesn’t feel like a grandpa bike but can still give me the comfort/power/storage for longer adventures
Frankly I went with the 2020 107 Heritage since I wanted the chrome version and I am not disappointed at all. I actually am more comfortable and less tired riding this than on my 2015 Road Glide Special.
I get massive wind buffeting on my Heritage at highway a speeds. Love my Heritage, not a fan of the wind buffeting. Seems markedly less without a helmet though, not sure why that is. New sub. Good content!
Dude my heritage has a bad buffer at highways speeds aswell. I have also went into speed wobbles multiple times riding aggressive on the highway. I have canceled 2 trips already because I do not feel safe on the bike at highways speeds for long periods of time
Some of us remember when a Harley sounded like a Harley. My ride now is a 2000 FLSTC that I bought new. Years ago I had a Shovelhead it was a 1973 Super Glide FX (AMF) and the first accessory I bought for the FX was a repair manual, LOL, but in the AMF days you needed to know how to wrench your ride. Just thought I would share that.
We toured on less when I started, no plastic boxes or trailers. Traps, small tents strapped to the bars, well only those that did will understand, it was fun, we have stories
Had a 09 Softail in the stable with a 2 Beemer GS oilheads for yr. The GSs have 8" rear suspension travel. Softail much less but wins leg room. Took the Softail and 02 GS on 250 miler with son... they're polar opposite, completely different characteristics .. equally fun.
Really all it needs is tubeless tires & wheels to truly have a good touring platform… And the Low Rider ST just needs forward controls and a dual seat setup to have a good touring platform… it’s just for years the soft tail was just seen as a bar hopper/cruiser chassis. They are both 80-90% of the way as being setup from the factory as touring… but both can easily be stripped down to be a weekend cruiser for the street or the twisties… if you can only afford 1 bike these seem to be the most versatile and check the most boxes for needs!!
Well, I think you did half a review. You gushed over the bike and said all positive things. But the most helpful part of a review is the critical part - what doesn’t the bike do well? What is missing? What parts of the bike are annoying? And you missed all that. For example: 1) Spoked wheels on a touring bike. When you have a flat, you can’t fix it quickly with a $10 plug kit. You call a tow truck. 2) Nearly every bike feels great on a quick ride around town so that is useless. I would have liked to hear how you felt after 2 hours on the bike. 3) Another reviewer of this bike showed that the saddlebags leaked - every time. That’s unacceptable on a touring bike. 4) Suspension makes a huge difference on a 2000 mile trip. Run it over bad roads and tar snakes in corners and tell how it does compared to your Street Glide.
Those are all awesome critical points! I liked your comment so it shows up toward the top because I found it so helpful. The issue I run into with some of these reviews is the amount of time I have to work with. Sometimes it’s enough for a full-bodied, in-depth review, and sometimes it’s not. BUT in the future, I’ll definitely keep what you’ve said in mind. Thanks for the comment!
Well, my original post was a bit critical. Guess I was having a bad day. The real point is was trying to make was that we want to hear YOUR real opinions. Just be honest and don’t hold back. You’ve done the road miles. You have a valid opinion. Don’t be afraid to let it rip!
I love my 92 Heritage Classic, it would be nice if had the bigger engine but I can ride at 80 mph all day long with no problem 38 - 40 MPG at 80 mph and 45 + at 70 mph I've got a cam change for mountain riding and I have a 6 spd trans.
I have owned the 2020 Heritage here are some points not mentioned. 1: Saddlebags will leak sometimes. 2: The bike has to be at the bottom of the list for touring. 3: The windshield for me at 5’7” makes to much noise and I did not like looking through the windshield. One last point my Heritage was really tricky to get into neutral. The positive I love the Milwaukee 8 engine. The bike handles excellent if I wish I could have talked myself into keeping the bike but I traded for a 2020 FLHTP Electra Glide police edition. I had the Heritage 5 months and logged 6500 miles. This bike is not a touring bike. The Electra Glide is by far better touring bike.
I Owned a 90's Evo Heritage and a 2006 Heritage and i test rode the new Heritage and HATED IT !!! i found the Seat Hard, and the new wider handlebars uncomfortable and What happened to the Sissybar and the Engine guard that USED TO BE STOCK on the Bike ??? Price Went up ALOT and they took parts off.........And After 40 years Riding Harley's i Bought a HONDA !!
wish I had the bucks , always had a weakness for the heritage , this looks awesome of course , no sound system awesome ! only music i need to hear is the dang thing running right , lol thank you for posting , New sub man
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher your more than welcome , finding one i like is not the issue , its just being old and poor and thanks to the last hospital and unable to work screws my credit . but oh well i can still look ! lol
I bought a 2000 (model yr) fatboy in Dec ‘99; changed the fenders and tank to heritage. 20 yrs later w/85K on her, I traded for a 2020 RG special. Hated it! I traded that one for a 2021 RGL, I’m getting too old to be comfortable with weight underneath me. I just purchased a 2023 Heritage Anniversary model. Haven’t received it yet, maybe tomorrow from what I heard. Lookin forward to 85K on this one!
I toured thousands of miles on a honda rebel 500 and sportster iron 883xxl. My heritage is just perfect, not too light, not too heavy. Maybe a Road King is a comparable bike based on looks but you can’t go wrong on both those bikes.
I am in the market for a softail and love the heritage but have a major complaint. If I'm going to spend $20k plus OTD for a Hertiage, the reflex system SHOULD be installed on it. Until then I'll just have to wait
May I ask you how tall you are? Behind windshield you can get all kind of surprises with the noise issue. One is that decently quiet naked bike helmets can suddenly get noisy while bad ones shut up - or get worse. Just depends.
At this point, a road king standard and a Heritage are going to offer a very similar experience. You do get hard bags on a road king which are a little bigger, which some people just prefer. You may find the stock ergonomics of a RK fit you better, but not by much. The (new) price difference is only $500, so really they’re not that different. Best thing to do is ride both back to back and make your decision based on that
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher "...a road king standard and a Heritage are going to offer a very similar experience." If you are average-sized, perhaps. I'm 6'4" and over 300 pounds. When I had to choose I went for the Road King. I noticed a fairly big difference.
Nice review, I'm having buyers remorse about my 21 street bob 114, wishing I would've leaned a little more towards the Heitage. But be that as it may, since the both share the same frame, why not add some heritage flavor to the bob. Recently snagged some take off heritage exhaust parts from ebay, and a set of heritage bags.
I would say (YES) and (NO) depending on how you look at it. It will work nicely for travel and most importantly do the job, but is it made to be specifically to travel on? Nope... it is a great all around bike.
A touring bike has no spoke wheels, at least some crash bars in front with highway pegs, and a nice docking system for a sissy bar and a luggage rack to mount a big tourpack. The saddle bags need inner liner bags and the handlebars need a nice GPS bracket with a USB power outlet to finish it off.
This bike is almost the exact same specs as the dyna switchback. Makes it a great touring bike that can be an everyday ride that is light and maneuverable.
My hubs has a Heritage and it's not that comfy on the back. We are planning to get a Road King for when we ride together. He loves his Heritage and will never sell it.
You know, the ergonomics on the bike ARE a bit better than the Road King Special. I'm particularly referring to the handle bar set-up. The RK sucks. The Heritage is comfortably lighter too. The vain guy I am, I'm loving the look on that RK, and if there was ever a reason to get over that, it's a bike's looks. Not that the Heritage is bad in any way, it's just personal. I like the pipes out of each side of the bike, and, again just me, those black bags look like crap. If they'd just color code them like they do with the hard sides, I wouldn't even mention it. But here I am...going back and forth...someone said there was some minimal buzzing at 70 mph +, but the RK is heavier, and I didn't feel a damn thing demo riding that bike except that engine. I'm planning on maybe less than 10,000 miles in "long trips". So that's where I am. Intended purchase, and decision date around Christmas...cuz I still believe in Santa.
I have the 2019 in Blue & White. Its fun to ride for short periods, and ill never get rid of it. But I look forward to the day I add a proper touring bike to my garage. I did a 1000 mile trip on it the other year, and it was constant pain. Im fat. If your over 200 pounds, get into a bigger bike, where you will have more seating options, as in wider and deeper seats. This bike either crushes my pelvis or my butts tailbone top-end (coccyx). I added a backrest to help, nothing. I pick my pain based on how much i lean forward or back. Ive tried many different seats. I got a fancy ultimate seat, and its only marginally better. Past the 50 mile mark, you may experience these issues. If you get into the actual touring bikes, you can get some seriously big seats, really made to go the distance. I've checked everywhere. The heritage doesn't have the frame to support those "couch" style seats. My dads 98 road king is more comfortable. On the bright side, the power-delivery on this thing is absolutely incredible. Will probably end up tossing a 131 upgrade into it, within the next year. This thing is already a beast with the 114. Its very nimble. You can absolutely toss it around the curves. Low center of gravity makes it great for newer riders too.
I like the heritage. The metal jewels on the seat and bags not so much. It's almost like a spiked wristband from the 1980's heavy metal a'la Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Accept!
I’m taking a trip from Ohio to Myrtle Beach,what do u think? Had the three hole change done,I put new plugs in her,I’ve put all my trust in her,I’ve got an 03 Heritage Softail Classic,100 yr edition
Sounds like you’re ready for a trip! I’d make sure your tires are in good shape and that your brakes and brake line have been serviced if it’s time. Depending on your mileage, there’s a chance you may want to have the front end serviced if your close to 50k on the clock
I have a 2019 heritage and I can confirm the bags are not waterproof they leak all the time. The only fix is buying rubber pipe ends to put over the locks. Other than that I love mine!
Thanks Antonio! I can't complain about the year-round riding weather. Does get a little chilly, but its nothing some leather doesn't take care of. Ride safe! If you ever get down to the panhandle, give me a heads up!
can i ask a question..i bought a 2021 iron 1200 about 3 months Ago my wife rides with me i was thinking about trading in my sportster for a Heritage or a road glide or something..do you think me and my wife would be happy with the Heritage or should we go with a road or street glide? i was told dont go with the Heritage but i really like it
If you plan to ride two-up frequently I would recommend the touring frame. The heritage is super comfortable, and if you’re going to be riding solo most often, I would get one. But if it’s going to be both of you, get the bigger bike
I ride a 2021 Heritage 107. I'm 5'10" and the stock windshield is absolutely abysmal in regards to wind deflection. The wind buffeting on your helmet will rattle your teeth. I'm considering replacing it with a batwing fairing.
I’m more comfortable on my 2016 heritage softail than I am a road king. And I’m 6’3. The floorboards are lower and further forward on my heritage and I got more room. My knees felt all bent up on road king. So I have hard time understanding what’s so much better about a touring road king. I’ll take the heritage any day. BUT that’s the old heritage and not the new ones
It would be the only soft tail bike of Harleys I would own, however with its 114, it's priced the same as a Road King 107 ( which the 107 doesn't run as dang hot!), and does not have a rubber mounted engine, can't get it with two side dual exhaust,.and shorter wheel base ride makes it a less pleasant purchase over a Road King to me
I love the heritage! But the way most dealerships are being with their so called market adjustments and dealership’s fees, hiking pricing $1k-$10k just cause they are being greedy. Kick and scream about this and don’t roll over and don’t hand over your hard earned money. Demand transparency and honesty! Kick and scream!
as a former owner... the answer is NO, NO ITS NOT a touring bike. it is not a bad bike.. but it has a certain role its a great runner for day trips, and it can totally handle running across the country..... but i assure you that if you make that same run on an electra glide, you will see the difference in aboutg 9 seconds
"Less helmet buffetting" That's highly debatable depending on your height. I just bought one and im buffetting more than any other bike I've ever owned. I'm buying a Batwing fairing to hopefully reduce the turbulence.
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher this could either be the best response I've ever received from a content creator, or the most aloof I've ever seen. If it was a joke, don't forget your Lol at the end of the comment there sport.
@mikesbikechannel4387 thanks, Mike. Wife says the same thing. After the lockdowns ended and I had to head back to work, I just didn’t have the time. Then we left Tallahassee and with it, my relationship with a dealer-owner willing to let me ride anything on the lot and in the showroom. It was a really fun and rewarding chapter and one I’ll enjoy sharing with my kids and as trivia for a long time
Any bike is a touring bike when it’s the only one you own!
At the age of 56, I took a 7835 mile journey around America in 20 days. I rode 952 miles in one day, on my Yamaha FJR1300a. I had 700+ mile days also. The sound and the vibration didn't factor in, because neither was there. I do realize that both are, apparently considered part of the "Harley experience". I wonder if oil leaks, failed ECM's, and numerous other problems are marketed to the customer as part of the "Harley experience" ?
I currently own a Heritage. In my opinion it’s the best bike Harley has in the Softail lineup. They are great for everyday riding ,long distance riding,2 up ,or you can drop the bags and windshield and have a stoplight to stoplight bruiser . Everyone ride safe
I went from 2020 street bob to 2020 heritage i miss my street bob
@@Tico_Mike why?
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The heritage is kinda like that old man sitting at the end of the bar who’s looking at your old lady and she’s getting excited…. So you think you are going to set him straight . Then he rips off his shirt reveal a 12 pack and proceeds to beat the fuck out of you, and rides off with your wife and mother of your children…. Lol
@@drainmonkeys385 Well said
Just finished a 2900 mile trip from Tampa Bay Area to the Smoky Mountains,the entire Blue Ridge Parkway on my 2000 Heritage Softail Classic,with a 103 stroker kit,very happy 👍
Many haters here. Obviously an ultra or a gold wing are better touring bikes. But it seems people are so wimpy these days that they would complain touring on this bike. I own this bike but have toured on much less, even small enduro bikes. Toughen up people. Are you bikers or bakers?
Amen. When I rode to Sturgis I passed thousands of big trucks hauling baggers. I’d say 99% of Americans are powder puffs. If it’s got wheels, you can tour on it.
Lol 3,500 miles in 3 weeks on an 883R round Europe. It was an epic trip and the 883R was great in the mountains
Depends on your definition of "better". If you need a Barcalounger on wheels, sure. But the Heritage is more than comfortable, really engaging to ride, has enough storage (unless you need an entourage) and has that indefinable cool H-D does best.
@@mauser8515 Let's face the fact that Harley could market, and sell something the neighbors dog left in your yard.... and some could win the argument, that they do. The current 114 engine as an example has six potential engine failure problems, that will never ever be engineered out of the next year's model, because so many are "madly in love", and as the saying goes, "love is blind". So Harley Davidson just keeps going along..... I live 50 miles from a shop in Winder, Georgia, that specializes in building blueprint Harley V-twin power plants. The owner has a mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech.
According to him, Harley Davidson doesn't build their own engines. The engines are built by three different manufacturers, who are in competition with one another. A price war essentially. The lowest bidder gets the deal. No two engines are the same. Tolerances are wide enough so that there's interchangeability, but not so that they won't leak, and so on. In my opinion as an American, it's embarrassing that they can stay in business because people just keep on drinking the Kool-Ade.
Did you ever think that those "Harley enthusiasts" are trucking their cycles to Sturgis to save themselves from costly repairs ?
We're so proud to ride an American bike, but in fact, Harley's are more like European vehicles, in that the manufacturer markets something at a premium price, then also makes a killing keeping it running for the customer...... Similar to BMW cars and motorcycles.
You maybe don't believe me....... The fastest depreciating production car SOLD in America, is the flagship BMW 7 series sedan. Why do you think that is ?
I'm new to motorcycling and Harleys. I'm 59, semi-retired and started riding a scooter for about 6 months. My friend runs a Harley maintenance shop and has introduced me to the bikes and clubs. Very much looking forward to upgrading to a powerful sexy art on wheels!
To me, Harley "Touring bikes" are too decked out that I rather prefer the simple classy lines of the Heritage Classic. And that it is what I keep staring (and dreaming) at. I forwarded a couple photos of it in the red paint to my wife and she's completely smitten. I want one in either black or grey. Yes, we'd like to take two please :)
I rode my sportbike to the PCB to swim. We passed Harley Davidson and I stop to kill time. I made the mistake of test riding a Heritage. I love my 2020 Heritage! It's nimble and versatile while being super comfortable. I can do all the tight parking lot drills or cross state lines. The seat is perfect to me. I rode 140 miles without needing to readjust once. It's a great bike!
That was no mistake then! You definitely made the right choice!
Road one on Route 66 for 3 weeks 2.600 miles , never missed a beat and fell in love with it , only complaint is it should have twin discs up front as single far underpowered for the weight in my opinion. Big shame I can only dream in the UK as so expensive and we just don’t have the roads to cherish like you in America do 🇺🇸👍
I thought the same thing. Last time i rode my gsxr 750 i rode for about 6 hours and i had to stop and lay down for a half hour then i rode the rest of the way home hanging off the side. Got a 2019 heritage classic the next weekend and didn't even test ride it lol it was raining. Nimble as hell. Kind of wanted a deluxe but i might get one used one day to customize
Wait until you add a seat with a back rest
@Neville Lake I live in Scotland. I ride my softail 114 Heritage all the time, I toured Ireland on it last summer and rode one across the USA from LA to NYC in 2019. I have it stripped with the bags and bitch pad off for a daily rider around Shetland. They are perfect all around bikes.
I went into my H-D dealership to buy a Street Glide, but drove off on Heritage Softtail 🤔 So much lighter, more nimble, lower seat, and better ride. And not everybody in town has a Heritage! But I can spot 30-40 Street Glides on a good day.
I did the exact same thing. Test drove both and bought the Heritage.
My wife put 105,000+ miles on her’02 Heritage Softail. She has 25k + on her 2016 Heritage Softail; she won’t sell her ‘02. She has a number of 1,000 mile days under her belt on her Heritage Softails. The Heritage Softail is an awesome touring machine.
The Heritage will grow on you. I took one for a test ride a year, or so ago and it felt like a toy compared to my 2018 Limited. The front end felt really light and it was such a nimble light bike (comparatively). I was blessed to win a brand new 2020 Heritage Softail Classic and took delivery in July (Thanks HD-Visa Sweepstakes). It really feels more like a motorcycle than the Limited. Every time I ride it I am more impressed.
I didn't need potato chips to grow on me
Ahhh ya lucky bastard !
Congratulations ! 🤣🤣
👍👍 🇺🇸
@@bigdeal6852 Thank You, I do not believe in luck, or coincidence. Blessings to you and yours.
@@conservativechristian8508
You and yours also !
You blessed ba---. Ah well you know what I mean ! 🤣. Keep the faith brother...and keep on riding. 👍🇺🇸
@@conservativechristian8508Right back at you. I just believe in unabashed greed!
I took my 2016 Heritage Softail to Sturgis 3,456 total miles last month... packed all my camping gear and everything.. It did great.. I bet the new ones are even better.
Yep. About that same total for me twice on my 2013 Heritage, this year and 2018. My first bike was a '91 Sporty, so almost anything feels like a Cadillac compared to that! haha
I like my 2023
@@mikeodd4750 We ended up getting a 2022 for my wife.. Its great
I’ve put over 26,000 miles on my current 2008 Heritage and 22,000 miles on my previous 2001 Heritage, traveling thru Colorado, South Dakota a couple of times, Florida and the east coast. It’s a great choice for long distance travel or just a hundred mile run for breakfast. Great video on a great bike!
I just got back from a 16k ride around the Great Lakes on my 2022 Heritage. The only thing that I wish I had was a sheep skin for the seat. The seat was very comfortable and I didn't get tired at all. I'm 69 and really enjoyed my trip. I ordered a sheep skin for my next ride. This bike is perfect for me. I can tour, cruise and have fun on the twisty's. The 114 has all the power that I needed and spending a lot of time in 6th gear saves a lot of gas. I have the luggage rack and sissy bar with Harleys round bag on the back. I had plenty of space for everything I needed. I've been riding for 50 years and have ridden a lot of different bikes. This is my favorite bike of all the bikes that I have owned and I've own a lot of them. I traded in a 2017 Street Glide special for this bike with no regrets.
I took my Softail Deluxe from Eastern PA to Madawaska Maine and then from PA to Key West. Also went from. PA to Tennessee. I also had 18” apes installed for all three rides. I did add a set of FL boxes for storage. Not to mention I was 2 up for all three. Any bike can be a touring bike if you want/need it to be.
Thanks for the comprehensive review! I purchased a 2020 Heritage Classic 107 used, stepping up from a 2000 Suzuki Savage 650 starter bike. Short rides or long hauls are all easy. The LED headlight/driving lights are tremendous. Added a Custom Dynamics LED tailight with strobe modulator. Super bright and the texters behind me are now stopping WAY behind me at a light.
Had a Heritage 10 years ago -- did trips to Canada from Alabama, all over Blue Ridge area, to Florida -- very comfortable, and very balanced-- and at 5'6" it was a perfect fit from the factory. I have had to lower my Road King shocks and seat to get better balance. Only reason I sold it after two years is because I get bored and want to try different bikes.
I own a 2020 Heritage 114 and it handles and splits lanes better than my Dyna. It’s way more comfortable too. I’m 67 and would have no problem with a 500 mile day.
Iv'e gone long distances on a Softail Heritage. No problems, handles great.
I bought a 2018 Heritage Softail in July with the 114 M8 engine and it came with only a toe shift. That was the first thing I changed.
Is it easier to find neutral with a heel to toe shifter? Sometimes it takes entirely too long
I bought a new 2008 Heritage in October of 2007. I LOVED that bike! I averaged about 12-15k per year on it. My wife and I did lots of little weekend trips on it. I absolutely would have called it a touring bike. However, I bought a 2017 Road King in 2018 and that was FAR more comfortable on the long hauls. We found ourselves doing some week long trips and because of that my wife decided she would prefer a Ultra Limited. Now, I can ride that one all day, everyday. My only problem is I average 20-24k miles per year. With my Heritage, a 4 to 6 hour trip was very tiring and we would take rest stops about every 1 1/2 or so. With the Limited, we can ride for 10 or 12 hours per day.
Nice ride eh. My wife rides one and she absolutely loves it. She added the highway pegs to make those long trips even nicer. Nice review man, cheers, 😎😎😎
Thanks for watching and leaving a note Cabby! Glad your wife loves her rig, I know I enjoyed doing this review! Ride safe, and don’t forget to subscribe!
I have a 2002 Heritage....I absolutely love it .... even today compared to the other bikes I have ever had. I would love to have another new one or a wide glide or Road Glide....but I would have three Harleys then (I have a sportster 2003 anniversary also). But I know I will get another. The Heritage is a beautiful bike and rides like a cloud.
So I could only imagine what a newer one would be like. I haven't rode the new ones at all... last one was a 2016 I rode. My bike bike is 21 yrs. old now.
I rode my 2003 Fat Boy from WA to Sturgis with ape hangers and no windshields and it was comfortable ride no hassle.
The softail family is just so comfortable. I have toured my Softail slim S with great success. at 5'6" the bike just fit me all the way around. I have a "heel/toe" shifter and it seems a bit too high for me. That said, I have ridden the Heritage and they are great bikes. I had to add the bags on my slim and can take those off. A sissy bar bag enables me to pack what I need and go long distances. I do regular trips from Colorado to Texas with no problem. If I every trade my slim (It is the Army Green model) which I probably won't. I would probably go with the Heritage. Just a HUGE softail fan!
Absolutely. It’s not the fairing or the sound system. One bag is camera , tools etc. the other are my personal items , clothes and such. I pack light and layer. I should add a worked in sales for a H-D dealership and of course rode all the different bikes The Heritage is my choice for a all around bike and the next bike will be a live wire for commuting. For most it’s a love hate thing as it’s not classic H-D. Just ride one and if your not smiling after I would be shocked.
I did stage two on my 114. Love it!
I bet that's one hell of a machine!
Is it comfortable.. check. can you load it up with a bunch of stuff, check. Threw a driver back rest on my heritage, Haven't figure out my limit yet, 100's of miles at a time without getting tired or sore. Love it.
I went touring with mine. The key is in its name, its old school made for old school travel. Not modern highway, long shot travel. Side roads, stocking up at a town every day or two and sleeping under the stars.
Coast to coast on my Heritage.Was every bit as good as my Road King.
I put my 2003 Heritage on the road again after being in hypernation for some years.
Boy, is this bike comfortable. The seating, the steering bar, almost everything. I felt at home again.
I've been riding my carburetor 2003 Heritage 88B cross country, no sweat. Nothing like the sound of a carburetor bike especially with dual Samson pipes. I changed out the timing chain for gears because that model bike had problems with the timing chain "shoe" deteriorating and coming apart. The fix is to switch over to gears vs timing chain. You can hear those gears at low rpm. I also got a little lower end cam installed. My bike lopes like a big cat panting at idle, however, it'll leap out of the hole and you better hang on and be ready to shift gears, but it is only a five speed!
Fuel injection and computers suck!
Will Harley bring back the Softail Deluxes? Because I’m a huge fan of them.
Great video, thank you. Helped convince me to go with the new 2021 114 ( in Black Jack metallic).
Same bike as mine 🙂
I have a 2014 street bob. It was my first real bike after driving and commuting to work for a year on a 250cc cruiser. I’m So emotionally attached to this bike i don’t think i could ever sell it. In 2016 i did a trip from FT Bragg NC to Maine in the Fall. I took the long scenic route through the mountains. No windshield... it was a great adventure but i was feeling beaten up at the end of the trip and felt if for days!!! 2017 i was in Hawaii on the big island and had a chance to rent and ride a dyna heritage(not sure the year) and i realized after about the first 15 min of riding around in the mountains with my wife on the back that i need a second bike for touring and i love ❤️ the heritage because it doesn’t feel like a grandpa bike but can still give me the comfort/power/storage for longer adventures
Dyna heritage?
Frankly I went with the 2020 107 Heritage since I wanted the chrome version and I am not disappointed at all. I actually am more comfortable and less tired riding this than on my 2015 Road Glide Special.
I get massive wind buffeting on my Heritage at highway a speeds. Love my Heritage, not a fan of the wind buffeting. Seems markedly less without a helmet though, not sure why that is. New sub. Good content!
Dude my heritage has a bad buffer at highways speeds aswell. I have also went into speed wobbles multiple times riding aggressive on the highway. I have canceled 2 trips already because I do not feel safe on the bike at highways speeds for long periods of time
Some of us remember when a Harley sounded like a Harley. My ride now is a 2000 FLSTC that I bought new. Years ago I had a Shovelhead it was a 1973 Super Glide FX (AMF) and the first accessory I bought for the FX was a repair manual, LOL, but in the AMF days you needed to know how to wrench your ride. Just thought I would share that.
I just got a 2023 heritage. I traded it from a Roadking. I'm am so glad.
We toured on less when I started, no plastic boxes or trailers. Traps, small tents strapped to the bars, well only those that did will understand, it was fun, we have stories
Tent touring is a blast!
Number 1 Harley - Davidson.🌎🏍🇺🇸🦅
#Freedom.🗽❤
Unfortunately the Sport Glide also only comes in a 107. 😩
Ask any new heritage owner if they like the stock bags. They suck. Most certainly not water proof lol ask me how I know.
how do you know?
shadetree surgeon said they're not so waterproof
yes please enlighten us to what happened
Love the videos man. Just subscribed, excited to see this channel grow.
Thanks Leo! Filming has been slow since the school year started, but I’ve got more coming soon!
Had a 09 Softail in the stable with a 2 Beemer GS oilheads for yr. The GSs have 8" rear suspension travel. Softail much less but wins leg room. Took the Softail and 02 GS on 250 miler with son... they're polar opposite, completely different characteristics .. equally fun.
Really all it needs is tubeless tires & wheels to truly have a good touring platform… And the Low Rider ST just needs forward controls and a dual seat setup to have a good touring platform… it’s just for years the soft tail was just seen as a bar hopper/cruiser chassis. They are both 80-90% of the way as being setup from the factory as touring… but both can easily be stripped down to be a weekend cruiser for the street or the twisties… if you can only afford 1 bike these seem to be the most versatile and check the most boxes for needs!!
Well, I think you did half a review. You gushed over the bike and said all positive things. But the most helpful part of a review is the critical part - what doesn’t the bike do well? What is missing? What parts of the bike are annoying? And you missed all that. For example: 1) Spoked wheels on a touring bike. When you have a flat, you can’t fix it quickly with a $10 plug kit. You call a tow truck. 2) Nearly every bike feels great on a quick ride around town so that is useless. I would have liked to hear how you felt after 2 hours on the bike. 3) Another reviewer of this bike showed that the saddlebags leaked - every time. That’s unacceptable on a touring bike. 4) Suspension makes a huge difference on a 2000 mile trip. Run it over bad roads and tar snakes in corners and tell how it does compared to your Street Glide.
Those are all awesome critical points! I liked your comment so it shows up toward the top because I found it so helpful. The issue I run into with some of these reviews is the amount of time I have to work with. Sometimes it’s enough for a full-bodied, in-depth review, and sometimes it’s not. BUT in the future, I’ll definitely keep what you’ve said in mind. Thanks for the comment!
Well, my original post was a bit critical. Guess I was having a bad day. The real point is was trying to make was that we want to hear YOUR real opinions. Just be honest and don’t hold back. You’ve done the road miles. You have a valid opinion. Don’t be afraid to let it rip!
My bags on my heritage have never leaked a drop.... Fingers crossed🤞
I love my 92 Heritage Classic, it would be nice if had the bigger engine but I can ride at 80 mph all day long with no problem 38 - 40 MPG at 80 mph and 45 + at 70 mph I've got a cam change for mountain riding and I have a 6 spd trans.
I have owned the 2020 Heritage here are some points not mentioned. 1: Saddlebags will leak sometimes. 2: The bike has to be at the bottom of the list for touring. 3: The windshield for me at 5’7” makes to much noise and I did not like looking through the windshield. One last point my Heritage was really tricky to get into neutral.
The positive I love the Milwaukee 8 engine. The bike handles excellent if I wish I could have talked myself into keeping the bike but I traded for a 2020 FLHTP Electra Glide police edition. I had the Heritage 5 months and logged 6500 miles. This bike is not a touring bike. The Electra Glide is by far better touring bike.
I love hearing from current owners! thank you for the insights and experiences! Ride safe
I Owned a 90's Evo Heritage and a 2006 Heritage and i test rode the new Heritage and HATED IT !!! i found the Seat Hard, and the new wider handlebars uncomfortable and What happened to the Sissybar and the Engine guard that USED TO BE STOCK on the Bike ??? Price Went up ALOT and they took parts off.........And After 40 years Riding Harley's i Bought a HONDA !!
wish I had the bucks , always had a weakness for the heritage , this looks awesome of course , no sound system awesome ! only music i need to hear is the dang thing running right , lol thank you for posting , New sub man
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! I had a heck of a day on that heritage. Definitely worth the money if you can find one you like!
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher your more than welcome , finding one i like is not the issue , its just being old and poor and thanks to the last hospital and unable to work screws my credit . but oh well i can still look ! lol
I agree. I have a 20 year old v star 1100. Massachusetts to Alabama... No sweat. Saddle bags and a sissy bar bag... Good to go!
Really want a heritage
It's 2024 now and the heritage classic can indentify as whatever it wants to be
I bought a 2000 (model yr) fatboy in Dec ‘99; changed the fenders and tank to heritage. 20 yrs later w/85K on her, I traded for a 2020 RG special. Hated it! I traded that one for a 2021 RGL, I’m getting too old to be comfortable with weight underneath me. I just purchased a 2023 Heritage Anniversary model. Haven’t received it yet, maybe tomorrow from what I heard. Lookin forward to 85K on this one!
What's your preference model HD for every days ? Only one please ?
I’m between the Heritage 131 and Honda 125. I honestly don’t know which is the better bike to ride to Sturgis next year.
I toured thousands of miles on a honda rebel 500 and sportster iron 883xxl. My heritage is just perfect, not too light, not too heavy. Maybe a Road King is a comparable bike based on looks but you can’t go wrong on both those bikes.
I am in the market for a softail and love the heritage but have a major complaint. If I'm going to spend $20k plus OTD for a Hertiage, the reflex system SHOULD be installed on it. Until then I'll just have to wait
Love your backdrop for this presentation.
Nice U-Turn, my old 2000 Heritage would have scraped on that. The new ones are a whole different ballgame!
May I ask you how tall you are? Behind windshield you can get all kind of surprises with the noise issue. One is that decently quiet naked bike helmets can suddenly get noisy while bad ones shut up - or get worse. Just depends.
5’10”
I have a 2018 heritage with a wind shield I can't get over 65. The wind just beat me down.
If you take the windshield off don’t go over 35 the wind will knock you off
This man knows what he is talking about from a paring bike to a windshield windshield sucks
So would it be better to just jump to the Road King and get the actual touring frame and looks like slightly larger saddle bags?
At this point, a road king standard and a Heritage are going to offer a very similar experience. You do get hard bags on a road king which are a little bigger, which some people just prefer. You may find the stock ergonomics of a RK fit you better, but not by much. The (new) price difference is only $500, so really they’re not that different. Best thing to do is ride both back to back and make your decision based on that
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher "...a road king standard and a Heritage are going to offer a very similar experience." If you are average-sized, perhaps. I'm 6'4" and over 300 pounds. When I had to choose I went for the Road King. I noticed a fairly big difference.
Oh absolutely. You’re a taller rider, so the longer frame on an RKS is going to be more comfortable.
Nice review, I'm having buyers remorse about my 21 street bob 114, wishing I would've leaned a little more towards the Heitage. But be that as it may, since the both share the same frame, why not add some heritage flavor to the bob. Recently snagged some take off heritage exhaust parts from ebay, and a set of heritage bags.
I would say (YES) and (NO) depending on how you look at it. It will work nicely for travel and most importantly do the job, but is it made to be specifically to travel on? Nope... it is a great all around bike.
A touring bike has no spoke wheels, at least some crash bars in front with highway pegs, and a nice docking system for a sissy bar and a luggage rack to mount a big tourpack. The saddle bags need inner liner bags and the handlebars need a nice GPS bracket with a USB power outlet to finish it off.
got a 650 yamaha similar aspects very funny town ride
Loving mine!! So far I have 1400 miles!!
What is your height? That’s kind of critical information to understand comfort level.
5’10”
This bike is almost the exact same specs as the dyna switchback. Makes it a great touring bike that can be an everyday ride that is light and maneuverable.
First thing I did to my 23 was add S&S Grand National Slip-Ons and a heel toe shifter 😎
Solo touring this bike with be flawless. Two up I prefer bigger frame, shocks, touring pack,
My hubs has a Heritage and it's not that comfy on the back. We are planning to get a Road King for when we ride together. He loves his Heritage and will never sell it.
I am between Heritage & sport glide 50/50
Still can’t decide
You know, the ergonomics on the bike ARE a bit better than the Road King Special. I'm particularly referring to the handle bar set-up. The RK sucks. The Heritage is comfortably lighter too. The vain guy I am, I'm loving the look on that RK, and if there was ever a reason to get over that, it's a bike's looks. Not that the Heritage is bad in any way, it's just personal. I like the pipes out of each side of the bike, and, again just me, those black bags look like crap. If they'd just color code them like they do with the hard sides, I wouldn't even mention it. But here I am...going back and forth...someone said there was some minimal buzzing at 70 mph +, but the RK is heavier, and I didn't feel a damn thing demo riding that bike except that engine. I'm planning on maybe less than 10,000 miles in "long trips". So that's where I am. Intended purchase, and decision date around Christmas...cuz I still believe in Santa.
Of all the Harley’s I’ve ever test ridden, this is the Goldilocks of the bunch I’ll buy one day
2 wheel teacher then i must be a two wheel dinosaur young man. riding these before you were thought of
I guess that does make you a dinosaur!
I have the 2019 in Blue & White. Its fun to ride for short periods, and ill never get rid of it. But I look forward to the day I add a proper touring bike to my garage. I did a 1000 mile trip on it the other year, and it was constant pain. Im fat. If your over 200 pounds, get into a bigger bike, where you will have more seating options, as in wider and deeper seats. This bike either crushes my pelvis or my butts tailbone top-end (coccyx). I added a backrest to help, nothing. I pick my pain based on how much i lean forward or back. Ive tried many different seats. I got a fancy ultimate seat, and its only marginally better. Past the 50 mile mark, you may experience these issues. If you get into the actual touring bikes, you can get some seriously big seats, really made to go the distance. I've checked everywhere. The heritage doesn't have the frame to support those "couch" style seats. My dads 98 road king is more comfortable.
On the bright side, the power-delivery on this thing is absolutely incredible. Will probably end up tossing a 131 upgrade into it, within the next year. This thing is already a beast with the 114. Its very nimble. You can absolutely toss it around the curves. Low center of gravity makes it great for newer riders too.
I own a heritage motorcycle and I love it
The 114 Heritage softail classic is the best motorcycle ever built.
I like the heritage. The metal jewels on the seat and bags not so much. It's almost like a spiked wristband from the 1980's heavy metal a'la Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Accept!
They aren’t my favorite touch, either. They are pretty subtle, but still come off as a watered down throwback to 70s and 80s biker nostalgia
What’s wrong with that?
I’m taking a trip from Ohio to Myrtle Beach,what do u think? Had the three hole change done,I put new plugs in her,I’ve put all my trust in her,I’ve got an 03 Heritage Softail Classic,100 yr edition
Sounds like you’re ready for a trip! I’d make sure your tires are in good shape and that your brakes and brake line have been serviced if it’s time. Depending on your mileage, there’s a chance you may want to have the front end serviced if your close to 50k on the clock
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher there’s 25,455 on her
Thanks for the input Mason,appreciate it
Then I’d imagine you are good to go. Enjoy your trip and ride safe!
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher thank you Brother
I have a 2019 heritage and I can confirm the bags are not waterproof they leak all the time. The only fix is buying rubber pipe ends to put over the locks. Other than that I love mine!
Then why isn't the sport glide in the touring line up?
...... this is a really really good question, my dude.
Nice video brother ; got to love Georgia the “Peach State” , you can ride all year long there !!!! 🙏🙌👍
Thanks Antonio! I can't complain about the year-round riding weather. Does get a little chilly, but its nothing some leather doesn't take care of. Ride safe! If you ever get down to the panhandle, give me a heads up!
Oww , my bad , Florida área still great region ; ride safely brother !!!! 🙏🙌🇺🇸🇧🇷
can i ask a question..i bought a 2021 iron 1200 about 3 months Ago my wife rides with me i was thinking about trading in my sportster for a Heritage or a road glide or something..do you think me and my wife would be happy with the Heritage or should we go with a road or street glide? i was told dont go with the Heritage but i really like it
If you plan to ride two-up frequently I would recommend the touring frame. The heritage is super comfortable, and if you’re going to be riding solo most often, I would get one. But if it’s going to be both of you, get the bigger bike
I ride a 2021 Heritage 107. I'm 5'10" and the stock windshield is absolutely abysmal in regards to wind deflection. The wind buffeting on your helmet will rattle your teeth. I'm considering replacing it with a batwing fairing.
I’m more comfortable on my 2016 heritage softail than I am a road king. And I’m 6’3. The floorboards are lower and further forward on my heritage and I got more room. My knees felt all bent up on road king. So I have hard time understanding what’s so much better about a touring road king. I’ll take the heritage any day. BUT that’s the old heritage and not the new ones
It would be the only soft tail bike of Harleys I would own, however with its 114, it's priced the same as a Road King 107 ( which the 107 doesn't run as dang hot!), and does not have a rubber mounted engine, can't get it with two side dual exhaust,.and shorter wheel base ride makes it a less pleasant purchase over a Road King to me
This is an EXCELLENT piece of review content. Thank you.
2018 Softail Deluxe here and I tour on it no problem.
I am 5’4”, regarding wind buffeting, is horrendous, will need a taller windshield on mine
That's funny I'm 6 foot tall and don't get a lot buffeting at all
@@jeremiahwalker2303 I fixed the problem by replacing it with a standard street glide and a six inch windscreen
You can always put a fairing on heritage
How tall are you ..?
Love this motorcycle ..👍
I’m about 5’10”. Bike fit me perfectly. Would love to have one in my stable!
I hate heel toe shifters. They force you to lift your whole leg to shift that than just moving your foot.
Haha, i seen people touring the USA on honda rebels and are completely happy!
Isn’t it in the touring range now according to HD?
Yeah that’s in the video
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher
Thanks.
I did 6342 miles in two weeks on my heritage.
I love the heritage! But the way most dealerships are being with their so called market adjustments and dealership’s fees, hiking pricing $1k-$10k just cause they are being greedy. Kick and scream about this and don’t roll over and don’t hand over your hard earned money. Demand transparency and honesty! Kick and scream!
Dang right it is and not as bulky as many
as a former owner... the answer is NO, NO ITS NOT a touring bike.
it is not a bad bike.. but it has a certain role
its a great runner for day trips, and it can totally handle running across the country..... but i assure you that if you make that same run on an electra glide, you will see the difference in aboutg 9 seconds
The vibration is what I need, and low end took, and wind in my face
Swapped my Roadking for a Heritage. Its lighter and more nimble. Im never going back to a heavy touring bike
the windshield and bars are shaking like an Earthquake as you're saying how smooth it is LOL
They may have been vibrating with the ride, but the actual experience of riding it was very smooth. I could tell, ya know, because I was on the bike.
I have one, believe me it’s very smooth. Engine runs like a Japanese bike.
"Less helmet buffetting" That's highly debatable depending on your height. I just bought one and im buffetting more than any other bike I've ever owned. I'm buying a Batwing fairing to hopefully reduce the turbulence.
You’re highly debatable.
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher this could either be the best response I've ever received from a content creator, or the most aloof I've ever seen. If it was a joke, don't forget your Lol at the end of the comment there sport.
I haven’t been active on my channel in like 3.5 years. I troll comments for lolz
@@TheTwoWheeledTeacher well you seem to be pretty good at it. Too bad you quit. Lot of potential there, especially with that quick wit.
@mikesbikechannel4387 thanks, Mike. Wife says the same thing. After the lockdowns ended and I had to head back to work, I just didn’t have the time. Then we left Tallahassee and with it, my relationship with a dealer-owner willing to let me ride anything on the lot and in the showroom. It was a really fun and rewarding chapter and one I’ll enjoy sharing with my kids and as trivia for a long time