Brought home the Heritage Softail Classic

elvis · 10-02-2012, 12:33 AM

Here's the Heritage, I brought home the other day:

Before you guys get mad at me... no, I don't own this bike, it is the bike they loaned me when they took my Nomad for trade-in inspection. The only time window open for the inspection was in the morning hours so the salesman offered this bike for 24 hours. I dropped off my Nomad after work and rode the Heritage that afternoon then rode it to work next day, etc.

The bike was equipped with the 103 ci engine and it breathed like crazy. I remember my Nomad was similar in the first 1000 km or so but the 103's breathing was more pronounced.

The Heritage is a fine bike. The seat is low, the bars are high and the bags look very nice. It comes with 6-speed transmission but it felt different from my Electra, I think the gear ratios are different.

The Heritage is not a touring bike but it could pull it off nicely for weekend get-a-ways.

**ringadingh** · 10-02-2012, 01:01 AM

My neighbor has one, they are a nice looking bike.

**glwilson** · 10-02-2012, 07:54 AM

My partner has one and likes his. I like it because they are low and comfortable.

Touring long distances... it wouldn't be my choice, but plenty of people do on these things... including my partner.

It is a great bike for shorter people and women especially seem to like them because of the low profile.

(As a note... my Classic has been lowered front and back and has a reach-seat on it -- otherwise I would have to had bought a Heritage.) (No one needs to add the "short-jokes"; they have all been said before.

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cactusjack · 10-02-2012, 07:58 AM

It's a softail, not a touring bike. Not quite as comfortable over the long haul as a *glide. I know a couple of guys who ride Heritage Classics and they like them, but they are day ride guys and don't tour like I do.

**glwilson** · 10-02-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

It's a softail, not a touring bike. Not quite as comfortable over the long haul as a *glide. I know a couple of guys who ride Heritage Classics and they like them, but they are day ride guys and don't tour like I do.

The name "Softail" is not exactly an accurate name... just ask anyone that rode as a passenger on one of these things!

**jlreeves** · 10-02-2012, 09:22 AM

That and the Road King are both fine bikes IMHO. Still prefer my Nomad

Duff · 10-02-2012, 10:36 AM

As far as looks, I personally think the Heritage Classic is the finest looking bike on the market in its class. If I had about twice the disposable income I have now, you're damn right I'd own one. But bang for the buck, I sure love my Vaquero.

blowndodge · 10-02-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

and don't tour like I do.

Is that what your calling it???

10-02-2012, 12:33 AM	#1
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Brought home the Heritage Softail Classic Here's the Heritage, I brought home the other day: Before you guys get mad at me... no, I don't own this bike, it is the bike they loaned me when they took my Nomad for trade-in inspection. The only time window open for the inspection was in the morning hours so the salesman offered this bike for 24 hours. I dropped off my Nomad after work and rode the Heritage that afternoon then rode it to work next day, etc. The bike was equipped with the 103 ci engine and it breathed like crazy. I remember my Nomad was similar in the first 1000 km or so but the 103's breathing was more pronounced. The Heritage is a fine bike. The seat is low, the bars are high and the bags look very nice. It comes with 6-speed transmission but it felt different from my Electra, I think the gear ratios are different. The Heritage is not a touring bike but it could pull it off nicely for weekend get-a-ways. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2012, 01:01 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	My neighbor has one, they are a nice looking bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-02-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	My partner has one and likes his. I like it because they are low and comfortable. Touring long distances... it wouldn't be my choice, but plenty of people do on these things... including my partner. It is a great bike for shorter people and women especially seem to like them because of the low profile. (As a note... my Classic has been lowered front and back and has a reach-seat on it -- otherwise I would have to had bought a Heritage.) (No one needs to add the "short-jokes"; they have all been said before.) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-02-2012, 07:58 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	It's a softail, not a touring bike. Not quite as comfortable over the long haul as a *glide. I know a couple of guys who ride Heritage Classics and they like them, but they are day ride guys and don't tour like I do. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-02-2012, 09:22 AM	#6
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	That and the Road King are both fine bikes IMHO. Still prefer my Nomad __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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10-02-2012, 10:36 AM	#7
Duff Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 200	As far as looks, I personally think the Heritage Classic is the finest looking bike on the market in its class. If I had about twice the disposable income I have now, you're damn right I'd own one. But bang for the buck, I sure love my Vaquero. __________________ Duff - 2011 Vaquero Bethany, OK VBA# 02099 Downed Bikers Association#1063
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