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First Road Trip on the Harley Davidson Heritage Classic - Is It Touring Ready?
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- Опубликовано: 29 янв 2022
- My likes and dislikes of the touring capabilities of the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic
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I really love the Heritage Soft Tail Classic! Been wanting to be an owner / rider of same for many years and now at 80 years of age I really think that I should pull the trigger, so to speak. Lord willing...
There’s no time like now! Go for it. You won’t regret it.
The leader of the last BMW motorcycle club trip I was on was 87. We were hitting low 90s on some of the back roads. Do it.
Good see you riding again, and love your ramblings 😂. I never got to thank you, but because of your videos and easy riding you do, it inspired me as a 45yr old never ridden a dirt bike in life, go through MSF last summer and bought my first bike, used C50, but even in 30 Kansas if no wind I still get it out, dress up enough to go out for 30 to 45 mins ride out in the country and live it. For that, thank you so much!
Glad you love the C50. One of the best motorcycles I’ve ever owned. Thanks for the kind comments and ride safe!
Nice video. I have a 2018 107 Heritage Softail Classic in Vivid Black. I've done some modifications (stage II for more torque) to mine and added some accessories (tour pack, engine and saddlebag guards, passenger foot boards, LED lights all around, different style handgrips, coil cover, etc.). I love the bike! My wife rides with me the majority of the time, and she enjoys the ride. If you have a passenger, I'd suggest getting a thicker passenger seat. H.D. sells the same studded style seat but more thicker than the stock one. All in all, I think I made the right choice in choosing this bike over the other models. The ride is comfortable and maneuvers very well. I highly recommended it! For an old disabled veteran such as myself, this bike fits me like a glove--lightweight and easy to handle.
I’ve had mine for about a year and a half now and it’s the best motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Not too big and not too small. I love the handling and ride comfort. Thanks for your service and ride safe my friend.
I’m from Ohio and I hate the weather,been here my whole life and after 6 back surgeries,with all the hardware in my back I hurt and ache constantly,but I’m riding my first road trip to Myrtle Beach tomorrow,I own a 2003 heritage Softail Classic and I love it,comfortable and well balanced
Have a great trip. I know the Heritage will be a comfortable ride for you. Have fun!
Hey Doug. Good to hear from you again. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks as always for watching. Good to be riding in the winter. Can’t wait to try out the heated grips. Ride safe.
I am looking forward to some short trips this season on my Heritage. Loved your video🤙
Nice to see you out and about again. I have a Sport Glide here in the UK with a quick detach rack and sissy bar. I also have a couple of Harley bags which I use for touring. Together with the bike’s hard bags I can easily pack enough for a fortnight. Like you, I love the cruise control and I also fitted heated grips. Glad you’re enjoying the Heritage. Ride safe!
I wish Harley-Davidson had not discontinued the Sport Glide. I almost bought one. Ride safe across the big pond!
It is great to see you back on the road and RUclips. Also the Heritage is a great versatile cruiser. ride safe
Thanks as always for watching! You ride safe too.
Just a great video to watch. Thank you sir !!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
I have the same bike and agree with you 100%. On longer trips I have Harley bags I put on the luggage rack but I don't take a lot of stuff I just go to a laundromat. I have highway pegs but never use them. Great video!!
I’m with you. I travel light clothes wise and do laundry if I have to. I went on an entire week trip a few years ago and got everything into the two saddle bags on an Indian Springfield that I rented. Thanks for watching.
Good to see you out and about. I got mine out for a few hours on New Year's Day, but haven't ridden a bit since. Weekends have been bad weather-wise. I wish I could have joined y'all back in October, hopefully we can put something together this Spring. The Mrs and I are going up to ride in Wisconsin this summer, but we'll probably trailer the bike up there. You'll like the heated grips, I've noticed that on mine, my hands are out of the wind more than on the old 2007, and the heated grips are much more effective. Ride safe.
We will definitely try to plan a Spring ride. The Wisconsin trip sounds fun. Pleasant weather there in the summer. Winter not so much.
I find heated grips to be a must have like cruise control. Loved the virtual ride along with your commentary. Cheers
I agree. No mire motorcycles for me without cruise control and heated grips. Both make riding so much more enjoyable. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. Rude safe!
Good to see you again!
Glad to be riding. Hurry up Spring!
Hi GA. Love your vids your chats and philosophies on things. I agree the Heritage is a good all rounder. I have the 2016 model 103, sameas you hired in Hawaii a few years ago. I know there's been some upgrades with the M8 but mine will suit me fine for a long time and being just a couple of years older than you probably see me out. Ive had many bikes including several Harleys and an Electra Glide Ultra for 5 years. I enjoyed it but I wouldn't go back. Really find the Heritage just as comfortable on even a week ride which I'm off on again soon. I have to smile at the people who insist a "touring model" is sooooo much better or even essential when I grew up touring on old BSAs and AJS etc. The H is heaven compared and my touring consists of as many road variations as Ican find, so the H is a great compromise between a bit lighter as you say but still with some weight for comfort and big twin. Anyway look forward to your next one. Stay safe and happy. God bless. Pete.... Tasmania, Australia.
I totally agree on your point about people insisting on the big touring models. They certainly have their place especially for two up riding, but my Heritage is more than enough for me and very comfortable on long rides. I remember when a 750 cc bike was considered huge. Back in the 70’s I had a Honda CB350 that I loved and wish I still had. It was a rocket in my mind! Thanks for watching and a trip to Australia for some of your great motorcycle roads is on my list of first things I want to do when retire. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Good to see you out Doug. As you said up here in NE we've been froze-in and now we are snowed-in ... but it looks like a little relief is finally on the way. 🙂
I’m coming to Simsbury, CT tomorrow. Could you make sure the roads are plowed between Hartford airport and Simsbury?
@@GARamblinMan I'm on it 😁
Glad to see you're vlogging again. Always have enjoyed your videos. I've often have thought about heated grips for my Springfield but not quite sure if I need them or not. I would have to say, that here in Houston area, I could use them on a few mornings but does that justify me getting them? But on those mornings I do wish I had them, lol. Glad you're enjoying your Heritage. Ride safe my friend.
Sort of the same for me in Atlanta. I need new grips anyway and just decided to do it for those few sunny cold days. I’ll see how I like them long term. Thanks for watching as always. Ride safe on the awesome Springfield!
I'm flip flopping between the Heritage and a Roadking and find your point of view helpful. Glad to see and hear she is touring ready.
I flip flopped several times but made a good choice for me with the Heritage. You can’t go wrong with either bike. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Appreciate this. I have a 2022 and agree with the insights.
It’s a great motorcycle. I love the classic looks. Thanks for watching!
He has ridden! lol Nice to see you again, Douglas. When Stoney made his farewell vlog, he alluded that you may not post anymore either and I was bummed. Glad you decided to carry on. As far as touring, the Heritage will work for me the same as you, weekend getaways and not much more. I'm ok with the bags so far. There's an old saying; "Travel light and you travel right!" Have you seen the 2022 Heritage? Available now with cast wheels, which I prefer to spokes because you can be tubeless and have a chance to fix a flat with a patch. Not so with tubed spoke wheels. Harley says the spoke wheels are a $400.00 upgrade for 2022. Maybe I can find someone with a 2022 with cast wheels that will swap wheels with me. Anyway, still hitting the parking lot but it's been a while. Like you, weather and life. You're rockin' a new helmet, are you not?
I have seen the 2022 models with the mag wheels and tubeless tires. I like the tubeless tires but I kind of like the spokes on mine. Gives it that classic look. I do travel light. I just go to a laundromat if I have to. Thanks for watching. Keep practicing on your Heritage. Great bike!
Nice to see/hear you again. A luggage rack and sissy bar really do add to your storage space. Otherwise I think the Heritage is a great bike and certainly preferable to the big heavy touring bikes. Thanks.
I’ll probably end up going that way eventually before my next longer trip. The small tail bag is good for small items but not much else. Thanks for watching.
Great to see you posting again! I love my 2021 Heritage Classic 114. I have taken multiple 1k trips on my Heritage and it is perfect for me. I travel solo so it is plenty comfortable for me. I plan to ride the Natchez Trace Parkway this spring the hit The SD Badlands late summer. Hope to see more videos from you!
The Natchez Trace is on my list too. My son lives in Nashvillle so I want to ride up to see him and then take off southbound on the Natchez Trace from there. Thanks for watching and good luck on your Heritage adventures!
Yeah man….I bought a 2009 road King 4 ish years ago at Killer Creek. Just sold it and got a 2020 Softail Heritage Classic S. Fuck me, what an upgrade! I’ve already put 800 miles on her in the last three weeks.
It’s a great bike and I think it’s the best lighter weight touring cruiser out there. I like the Road King too and it’s probably #2 if you don’t like fairings. But the 114 motor on that lighter frame is just awesome. Have fun on your Heritage! Thanks for watching.
Good to hear from you again. My daughter lives in Fort Wayne, her husband works for Sweet Water on the west side of town on Rt. 30. I have heated grips on my Heritage and it warms the inside of your hand but the outside gets cold. Looking for something to add to my handlebars to deflect the wind off my hands. Agree the saddle bags could be bigger. My bike is in storage here in Northern Illinois, it's cold. Will be several months before we will be able to ride here. Anyway stay safe!!
You’re the 2nd person that’s told me about the heated grips only heating the inside of my hands. We will just have to see how they work. Hurry up Spring!
Great tips thank you.
Thanks for watching as always. Ride safe my friend!
I have the same bike only mine is a '18. I even have the same pouch up front like you. Agree it's a great all around bike. It has 30k on it now and for the most part been trouble free. The saddlebags could of been better designed and not sure of yours but mine leak when I wash it. I also have the tour pack which adds a bit of storage and look good but for the money could of been better. Nice to see you back. Hope to see some more videos. Take care
I would get the tour pack they make for the Heritage if I was going to take a really long ride. That really adds to the storage capacity. Good to hear of your trouble free miles on your Heritage. I’m hoping for the same. Thanks for watching.
Nice to hear from you bro.
Thanks Viper6. I try to ride when I can but the weather and life just sometimes gets in the way! Thanks as always for watching.
Hello from the UK. I have the 2021 Heritage and couldn't agree with you more on your points you mentioned.
I have the 'touring pack' for the baggage issue and heated jacket/gloves as I personally find them better than heated grips. Keep those videos coming. 👍
I tried battery powered heated gloves with no success. A friend has heated gear and gloves that plug into bike’s battery and these work great. I guess that’s an option if the heated grips don’t do it. Thanks for watching and ride safe on the wrong side of the road!
@@GARamblinMan haha will do.
Wonderful videos , informative 👍 Thanks
Thanks for watching, Sam. Glad you enjoy them. Ride safe!
Great video GARM. I will say, here in eastern Canada, even though we may not do long haul touring, the touring bikes like the Ultra I have, provides the wind protection in our colder climate. I love the Heritage, but that would be it's only downfall, even with a windshield.
So the touring bikes provides the best of both worlds.
The wind protection in a bike with just a windshield like the Heritage or Road King is definitely less than the touring bikes with a fairing. That’s why I just installed heated grips on my Heritage. In cold weather, my hands are directly in the wind and freeze pretty quickly. A fairing would help with that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe in beautiful eastern Canada. Look out for those truck convoys!
Hello sir good to see back on RUclips. Anything below 40 degrees the heated grips will keep the inside of your hands warm but the top of your hands will get cold if your out riding long enough. You might want to consider some heated gloves.
I’ve tried some battery powered heated gloves that didn’t work that well and were thick and bulky. I’ll see how the grips work. I’ve got a friend who has heated gloves that plug into the bike’s battery and they work great. That might have to be an option if the heated grips aren’t enough. Thanks for watching.
You have no idea how blessed you are to have such beautiful country to ride in. We have periodic decent weather in north Texas, but we have zero scenery. It’s just ugly. You gotta ride 5 hours to get into pretty country. As a former resident of your part of the north Georgia area, I am extremely jealous of your roads. I’m riding the 2019 Heritage Classic 114.
I am lucky to have a lot of great roads in North Georgia. When I lived in central GA near Macon it was just flat and boring and hot as $&#% in the summer. Thanks for watching!
Sissy bar and luggage rack was a must for me I ride all over. Also the hand guards help alot with keeping the cold off the hands
I’ll probably add the sissy bar soon. I’ll see how the heated grips work. Hopefully ok for Georgia winters. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Heritage is a fantastic bike, and the style is classic. I changed my grips when I put different bars on my King; it made a big difference. Ride Safe!
Stock grips are ok, but they are always one of the first things I change. I love my new Kahuna heated grips. The Dominion grips I put on first looked great but weren’t real comfortable. Thanks for watching.
Great video. I own the 2020 Heritage also. I'm going to add the chopped tour pack with the better back rest for my wife when she rides. That way I will also have more storage for a weekend trip. And I'm going to add a Reckless fairing. I may look into different bags later. Ride safe. I'm Buck I'm out.
Sounds like some great mods to your bike. Ride safe and enjoy the Heritage!
I have not seen you in a while and the first thought I had is, he has a new bike. Glad all is well with you.
It’s all good. Had the Heritage for almost a year now. I love it. Thanks for watching.
I've been enjoying your videos.Your new BMW came up on my feed and I quickly realized that we ride the same roads. I'm in the Canton area and it doesn't take very long to figure out where you're riding. Btw, your new BMW is a sharp bike. I ride a GS 1250 so I'm a little partial towards the BMW. Thanks for the content, I'm a new subscriber.
I live in Cumming but really about halfway to Ball Ground just off Hwy 20 near the Free Home area. Great roads we have close by. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I really appreciate it. I loved my Harley, but this new BMW F750 GS is an awesome motorcycle and I love it so far.
Great review. I love the heritage, great all around bike for sure.
I liked on the sout before. You're right. Its not bad weather wise in the winter but I couldn't handle the unbearable heat and humidity from May thru September.
Ride safe
I definitely pick my days to ride in the summer here. Early mornings and evenings usually work. The heat and humidity in the middle of the day in July and August makes riding just not that enjoyable. Thanks for watching ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan Georgia is such a beautiful state. I lived in Mississippi before. I love Georgia! I have relatives outside Atlanta. Early morning rides are the best! Enjoy that beautiful bike.
My son went to Ole Miss for college and we loved visiting that beautiful state.
good honest report of what riding is like , bike runs nice ;;
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. It runs great and I still love it!
let us know how you like the heated grips! been riding Harleys for 40 years, 10 different machines, only changed out the stock grips on one, a used bike came with kuryakin isolator (?) type grips. I used ebay to obtain the luggage rack & sissy bar w/backrest for much less than HD charges. No issues in 4 years use on my ‘18 RK. For travel luggage I like the HD touring bags. very good quality & durability. Designed right for traveling! Nice videos, Sir! Safe Travels 😎
I’ll probably get the sissy bar and luggage rack for my Heritage soon. I like the Harley-Davidson luggage too. I had the Kuryakyn iso grips on my last bike and they were very comfortable. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
First time viewer ...I too live in Georgia - Gwinnett county. While I ride a 2014 Goldwing, our riding styles are very similar - mostly 200 +/- mile day rides with weekend trips as well. When it was time for me to upgrade, I wanted greater weather protection, increased luggage capacity and generally more comfort - I bought a 2014 Goldwing. While it's heavier than the Heritage, it's about the same as HDs touring models and that additional luggage capacity truly comes in handy - even for day trips. With my style of riding mostly backroads, I hardly ever use my cruise control and wouldn't miss it if it was gone. But my heated saddle and grips is surely welcomed in the cool mornings and throughout winter. As comfortable as the 'wing is, I installed a Utopia backrest on the stock saddle and it's a smart upgrade for any rider that routinely rides 200 mile day trips - it takes so much pressure off your lower back and shoulders. The wing also offers great rain protection - particularly the lower where my HD riding buddies' legs get soaked. Lastly, there is no denying the silky-smooth delivery of torque and power of the flat six 1832cc engine.
Still, like they say, "there's a bike for every butt". Good video and ride safely.
I have always wanted to try riding a Goldwing but have just never had the chance. I love the redesigned style of the new models. Do you have the DCT or manual transmission? I could see getting DCT as I get older.
@@GARamblinMan no, mine is a Gen 5 so it has a 5 speed - the wings were redesigned in 2018 and then trunk lid was enlarged in 2020 to once again accommodate two helmets after peeps complained about shrinking luggage capacity. I hear only good things about the DCT and how it's flawless ...it just knows what gear to grab in the corners, but I too have not yet had a chance to ride the new wing. Still, if I were to buy a new wing I'd probably get the 6 speed manual over the 7 speed automatic.
I wouldn’t mind the new Honda Rebel 1100 DCT as a 2nd bike.
@@GARamblinMan I wouldn't mind the '22 CVO Road Glide 😉
@@ronfriedman8740 now you’re talkin!
Speaking of highway pegs; I like them set for having my feet cocked up at about 60 degrees with my heels still on the boards and roughly the balls on the pegs. That’s the way the first bike I bought with pegs was set up and things fit me like a glove. Wouldn’t be without them. Caution on getting the correct ones that would provide the right distance.
I’ve never tried highway pegs but want to try them out to help with comfort on long rides. Thx for the tips and thanks for watching!
Spot on on the saddle bags
The bags really are the worst design feature on this motorcycle. They dropped the ball with this design. One of the advantages of the Road King, which I almost bought.
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I have a sister softail the Sport Glide. It has the 15” Gustafson windshield with the factory fairing bags cruise control USB port inverted forks. Same core bike & setup. (windshield n bags) Super smooth 22k miles on it and I agree it’s a great week end solo tour kind of bike. I see no reason for my use to get one of the big baggers and have an extra 100 plus pounds of bike to turn around or maneuver in driveways garages gravel grass etc which inevitably we have to do. Really happy with this bike.
I almost bought the Sport Glide and I love the looks of that bike and I’m disappointed Harley-Davidson quit making it. The Sport Glide and Heritage are great bikes. Thanks for watching. Have fun on the Sport Glide!
@@GARamblinMan HD is building 2022 Sport Glides but is only selling them abroad.
I think HD should bring it back only in two versions like they did with the Low Rider & LRS. One more club style with blacked out exhaust motor & trim. A solo saddle with detachable passenger pillon clete pegs & Harley’s T bar.
The other with chrome pkg current bars a step seat with a narrow front to also accommodate female riders and boards off the Slim.
The Sport Glide is selling well to woman riders a growing market segment. Many are riders coming from their first bike Sportster. They like the easy to ride confidence inspiring low center of gravity sit in it instead of on it with low seat height to flat foot the ground. With over 100 pounds less heft than a bagger to maneuver in garages single lane driveways gravel & grass that we all have to do from time to time it makes sense.
This time have better windshield options and promote & advertise it. Four years on the market it sold by someone stumbling across one on a dealership floor if and when MoCo sent them one. Still today the comment I get from other Harley owners is; cool what is it. Even though they sold well at the four local dealerships.
The distinguishing difference between it and the LRS was never the fairing & bags but the riding position. The LRS has a higher forward setting solo seat with dirt bike like bars & mid controls for fast riding canyon carving etc.
The Sport Glide has a more laid back riding position pulled back bars & forward controls as a cruiser. It’s a different ride for a different rider.
When I bought my Heritage, I wanted to at least test ride the Sport Glide but my dealer didn’t have any in stock and never had many through the last couple of years. I really like the wheels and I do agree they should have some additional windshield options. I also like the side opening hard bags and the 2022 paint schemes were awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Thanks for the great video view of Georgia. I live 20 miles west of Asheville and it really is beautiful riding through the mountains up here. I just recently bought a used 2022 Heritage Classic with 3900 miles and to be honest with you, I'm not sure if I made a wise choice considering my age. I think it was a good financial decision because the price was too good to be true and I bought it from a new car dealer from a customer trade in. BTW, I work at the dealership and I'll be sixty nine years of age on my next birthday. I have really had the desire to own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for a long time. I also haven't been riding a motorcycle in over thirty-five years and I've owned five. I think it is a fear that I have to go through and get past because the more I get own it is a step closer at building my courage. I will definitely enroll in the motorcycle riding safety class here in Asheville because #1, I need it and #2, it will be the best beginning of building my confidence of feeling safe as I ride my new Harley. I'm really glad that I came across your video and I'm looking forward to seeing more. You really made me feel like I am not out of place riding my new motorcycle. Jim
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I thought I wanted a big touring bike from Harley-Davidson but I just wasn’t ready for all that weight. The Heritage is much more manageable and handles good. But it’s still pretty heavy so practice and the rider course are a must. Have a great time on your new Hog!
i just bought a heritage cllassic 2023 and put on vance and hines stage one
The Heritage is more (true) touring capable than most Touring models. US-only touring then I’d (possibly) have something bigger that matches the roads…long but, importantly, big (even in town). Anywhere else and you want the ability to strip down for Italian cobbled streets and throw it around on any country’s mountain roads (that are much narrower). My CycleVision’s ‘Barebacks’ allow for my bags to be instantaneously removed and along with the shield/pillion/sissy it’s like having a Slim. My next addition for distance is a (immediately removable…so no electrics) batwing fairing to have a faux-Electra Glide. Most versatile model in the range. I do love the look of a RKS, though (but not nearly as comfortable riding position) and I decided to add adjustable suspension and a bigger front rotor to my FLHCS than spend the money on a ‘square-1’ upgrade.
That’s what I like about the Heritage - touring capable with saddle bags, floor boards, cruise control and windshield but small enough to maneuver around tight spaces and narrow roads much easier than a 900-lb Ultra Limited. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve got heated gloves for my bike they seem to work well mines a 2014 heritage two years before they get out Cruise control . I would still like to get a chance to ride with you sometime this year . When the The weather starts in 60s or about a month I’ll probably start trying to get my bike and me both out and see what we can do with it right now I’ve gotta go to the shop and get new tires put on. Be careful stay safe😎👍
Let’s definitely get together for a ride maybe in March sometime when it warms up a bit. Thanks for watching.
Id like one of these if Harley or some vendor had a nice solution for radio with decent of enough speakers.
You could probably get a Bluetooth speaker of some sort to mount to the handlebars. For music, I just use my smartphone and Bluetooth it to my Sena headset. I don’t tend to listen to a lot of music, but the Sena headset works well for GPS instructions. It’s a great bike and I’m sure you could rig some sort of sound system. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck!
Hwy pegs really help with those long rides.. especially with the Back rest.. I have both on my Heritage. Nice to set that cruse, prop your feet up and kick back. Ride for hours and hours.
Highway pegs are my next addition. Thanks for watching!
Ha Milwaukee! Algonquin for "The good land".
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Good to see you out enjoying your new Harley. I think it sounds quieter than the c50t. Are the saddle bags about the same size as the c50t? Thanks for another great video. 👍
These are Vance & Hines slip on mufflers on the Heritage and they are a little quieter than the Cobras on my Suzuki C50T. They have a nice low rumble and I like it. The Cobras sounded really good but we’re just a bit loud. The bags are roughly the same size as the Suzuki. Neither are really big like the hard bags on the touring models but big enough for a weekend trip. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
It HAS been a while. 50 degrees? That's balmy. It's been in the 20s and 30s all month here in NoVA. I have ridden only once this month. (Sucks.) Had to cancel a HOGs ride I was going to lead because of Covid.
Highway pegs: I have to have. Long legs. I love 'em. I use them even on streets.
I installed heated grips in September. I also have heated gloves!
Ride safe GRM!
I had some battery powered gloves that weren’t very good so that’s why I’m trying the heated grips now. I think the best heated gear is the kind you plug directly into the bike. Winter does suck, but Spring is coming!
Love your videos keep up the good work my friend.
Quick question I currently owe a 2015 Honda Shadow Aero. My Honda is very similar to your old bike about the same weight and power ratio. My question. Is the Honda 750 shadow or your old bike similar in some ways to the heritage classic? Because once I retire I’m thinking about spending the big money and getter a heritage classic. I like my Honda It’s a decent bike I believe similar in some ways to the heritage.
Thank you have a great day and keep riding.
The Harley-Davidson Heritage is a lot like your Honda Aero and my previous Suzuki Boulevard but way more modern and much more powerful motor. You’ll get used to the extra power and torque pretty quickly. I also like the cruise control and ABS brakes. The Heritage is just a step up in my opinion and I’m glad I bought it. Thanks for watching and good luck with your purchase if you decide to do it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed at all and predict you will love the Heritage.
Great to see you out Doug. Have you thought about going up to VAMM22 this year? A lot of fun and great friendship. Be well and be safe sir.
Good to be out for sure. If the VAMM22 is in June this year; it’s probably a no for me. My son is getting married in Nashville on June 18th and I’m pretty busy on and around that weekend. Do they have a date set yet ?
@@GARamblinMan This year it is in July 21st thru 24th. Would love to meet you.
@@bobnelson2499 I’ll have to check and see if I can fit that one n this summer. Would love to meet you as well.
What brand and model of leather gloves do you have on in this video? Nice review
They are Scorpion CoolHand Ii gloves. They have leather palms but mesh tops. Very lightweight and comfortable.
I went to look at new ones for first time in long long times. I was shocked to see a new heritage at 25k. I thought they were around 16k 😂. It’s just a basic softail with bags and windshield. Nothing really special about it. But I decided real quick I’ll just buy a used garage queen for half that 😂. That’s just way too much for a dressed up softail.
I agree the price has gotten out of hand for the Heritage and a lot of other Harley-Davidson models. I got mine for less than $20K 3 years ago and I thought they were getting too expensive then. There are a lot of other great lower priced choices out there for new motorcycles or like you said, there are plenty of used one’s available. Thanks for watching!
Love the Heritage Classic I traded my Road Glide in for one last fall and cannot wait to get back out this spring for some riding. I find the Heritage very comfy. I find it so agile and it carves the corners great. Your windshield bag is that a Harley one? I have been looking to get one.
I love it too. Great for my kind of touring and easier to muscle around my garage. The windshield bag is from Harley-Davidson. Ordered it right off their website and installs in just minutes. It’s very handy. Thanks for watching and hurry up Spring!
good info
Thanks for watching!
Up here in MT i ride most of the year. Pending no ice or snow and is 35F or better. Just layer up alot. Lol
Riding in 35 degree weather - you are a tougher rider than me! Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe! The Beartooth Highway is on my riding bucket list.
Nice I live in Texas we can ride year around I love my 2018 heritage 114 I love everything about my bike I will take it anywhere
We are on the same page. My favorite motorcycle I’ve ever owned. (Until the next one…..lol). Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
I am riding a 2022 Heritage 114 and getting a lot of buffeting at highway speeds. I am looking for deflectors for my bike with no luck so far. Any suggestions?
I know Harley-Davidson doesn’t make any OEM fork mounted lower wind deflectors for the Heritage, but check out jescustomaccents.com. They advertise both black and chrome deflectors that fit 2018 and later model Heritage motorcycles. I can’t vouch for their quality or effectiveness but these are the only aftermarket ones I can find online. Let me know how you like them if you buy them. The black ones are $115.
Love my heritage
I can see why. After a year I really think I bought the perfect motorcycle (at least for me). Thanks for watching.
50 degrees! My riding season would be 30 days if I didn't suit up and ride. My coldest ride was 23 degrees. yes chaps were required. lol
You’re a better man than me. I’ve gotten soft in my old age…. Ha! Thanks for watching.
More vids please, Doug!
Thanks Thom. I’ll keep doing them for sure!
I've just recently bought a new Heritage. I'd love to know what pouch you have in the windscreen. I like it. I'm in Ireland. But did route 66 last October on the Heritage and loved it.. So bought one here.
It’s the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield leather windshield bag. I ordered it right off the Harley-Davidson website. $110 USD.
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/bar-shield-leather-windshield-bag/p/58308-95
My wife and I are visiting Kenmare, Ireland next year. Her maiden name is O’Sullivan and she still had lots of relatives in the Kenmare area. We are looking forward to it.
What is your opinion of the Heritage for a new rider? I'm retired 6'3" approx 215-225. I'm considering 3 bikes, the Heritage, Street Bob, and the Triumph Bonneville T120.
Heritage might be a bit too heavy and powerful for a first time beginner bike. But with your size you should adjust to it quickly. The Street Bob and Triumph T120 might be a bit small but are both good bikes. Check out the Triumph Speedmaster. It’s a little smaller than the Heritage but a great cruiser and probably more comfortable than the Street Bob or Triumph T120. Good luck in your search!.
Après un road trip de 5300 kms dans le grand ouest sur une electra glide limited, je peux affirmer que c'est la plus confortable des Harleys, mais aussi la moins maniable au parking. Ayant 71 ans, à mon retour, je me suis offert une Héritage classic de 2022. Je la trouve aussi très confortable et surtout très maniable et beaucoup plus facile à manoeuvrer à vitesse lente. Bref pour mon âge le choix le plus raisonnable.
Je suis d’accord. Le Heritage est très confortable mais encore assez léger pour que nous, les gars plus âgés, puissions manœuvrer à basse vitesse et dans le garage. Merci d’avoir partagé vos commentaires et regardé !
I’m planning to buy a 2022 heritage classic, I’ll be mostly doing trips with a passenger. I wonder how good it is for two ppl. Nice video though.
I think it will be fine for taking a passenger. Has plenty of power for it. Probably a rear seat sissy bar and back rest for the passenger would be a good option to add. Used to come standard on the Heritage but not any more. Thanks for watching and good luck with your new Heritage!
It’s become colder since you left Ft. Wayne.
I know. And tomorrow I get to go to balmy Connecticut. Hurry up Spring! Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
Hello, how did the bike do gas wise? thx.
Pretty good - I average about 45 mpg. A little better for just highway miles. I have no complaints. But it does require premium unleaded fuel.
Hey buddy I see we’re from the same area!
We definitely have a lot of great motorcycle roads around here. Thanks for watching and ride safe
What jacket do you wear while riding?
It’s an Xelement jacket I bought several years ago on Leatherup.com. Great jacket. Heavy, armored and very warm but has zipper vents you can open in warmer weather that really let air flow through. Thanks for watching.
Two trips so far on my Heritage 1 out to CA and north west Idaho and the Grand Canyon
And another trip to Niagara falls and riding the dragon
I think the Heritage is a fine touring bike. The new softail frame is perfectly adequate in my mind and I like the lower weight.
What kind of bag do you use for touring in addition to the stock saddle bags?
Liked and Subbed! 😊
Thanks Karen! Glad you enjoyed the video. Ride safe!
@@GARamblinMan 😊
Hello! Im on the market for a bike like yours, my wife and I are interested on making some trips this year. The only thing that worries me on these bikes are the spoked wheels (tubed tyres) Have you ever had any problems with these tyres? My main concern is that we get a puncture on the road at highway speeds, loosing control of the bike and fall. How has your experience been traveling with this kind of tires so far?
Funny you should ask - yes I did have a problem last year when I had a flat tire (2 nails did the damage) in the middle of no where. Luckily I was only going about 50 mph and I felt the bike feel really weird and I was not in any traffic so I rode very slowly to a service station and tried to put air in the back tire and it would not hold anything. I have AAA road side assistance so I was able to get it trailered to a dealer where they replaced the tire but it was a long process. I’ve been riding off and on for 50 years with motorcycles with spoked wheels and never had a fiat until I was on my brand new Harley-Davidson Heritage. I like the look of spoked wheels but given the choice I would opt for mag wheels and tubeless tires. That’s really only a small dislike for me for this motorcycle. I love it for touring and I think it would be fine with a passenger with the Milwaukee 8 114 cubic inch motor. Thanks for watching and good luck with your search.
@@GARamblinMan thank god was the back tire, because when the problema is on the front wheel you fall off your bike almost for sire, thanks a lot for answering 👍
Update on my road trip to Myrtle Beach from Ohio,beautiful ride down and even better on the way back,not a hiccup at all out of my 03 Heritage Softail Classic,already have next years bike weeks planned out,Ride safe all🤘🏻🤘🏻
Sounds like a great trip!
@@GARamblinMan it was my Brother!
Is there something about a Harley that just stands out as opposed to a Japanese cruiser: fit and finish? the motor? sound? a seat with a back rest? Balance? weight?
All the things you mentioned I think the Harley-Davidson Heritage does well. I love the fit and finish, the motor and the comfort of it. I’m sure you can find similar qualities on Japanese cruisers too. I loved my Suzuki Boulevard and for the price you couldn’t beat it. But the Harley-Davidson was a similar style bike but upgraded technology, ABS, bigger motor and overall significant upgrade over my Suzuki. But it’s also $10K or $12K more than a new Suzuki C50T. But at this time in my life I could afford it and I just did it. After a year I’m very happy with the purchase. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
Hell...A hertiage classic 114 to me is one hell of a 1 up touring Bike....I would have no problem riding anywhere with it...
I agree. Plenty of power especially for 1-up. I travel light so there’s enough storage for me. If I was taking a passenger the only downside would be storage. Still plenty of power from that 114 motor. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
@@GARamblinMan If your traveling one traveling heavy shouldnt be an issue....It may not look great but ive bungee many different size bags on the back seat up to and including my Marine Corp Seabag.....
Are you able to show how you mounted that small bag on the windshield/handlebars, please?
There is one bolt on the windshield trim that you take out and them reinsert through the bag that has a pre-drilled hole in the center of the bag. Just tighten the nut on the bolt after reinserting it through the trim bar and bag and it’s mounted right in the center of the windshield. Takes about 1 minute and it’s very secure.
@@GARamblinMan Thanks for that. Cheers from down here in Western Australia.
Australia is in my list of places to ride when I finally retire in a couple of years. Looking forward to visiting your beautiful country!
A lot of guys need touring bikes, because they have 300 PD. wife's.
Ha! You are probably right there.
What about buffeting from the screen on the highway?
I don’t experience any severe buffeting up around my helmet. I am tall enough to see over the windshield and I do notice a good bit of air about eye level when I’m not wearing a full face helmet and visor. But with the full face helmet on the wind doesn’t bother me. There is a good bit of wind that comes up from below the windshield and up and over and around the tank that doesn’t bother me either. I like some air flow around me and the windshield does a good job of keeping the wind blast at highway speeds off my midsection and chest. Hope this helps.
are these good for a first bike? looking to do some traveling with it.
The Heritage might be a little bit big and too powerful for a 1st motorcycle. It’s over 700 lbs and the 107 or 114 motors are very big and powerful for a beginner. My recommendation for a first bike is somewhere in the 500 cc range for motor and lighter. That being said, after getting some experience on a smaller bike the Heritage is a perfectly fine 2nd bike if you like that kind of style. It’s good for running around town or touring in my opinion. Touring with a passenger might be a little challenging but solo it’s fine. Good luck and ride safe!
I got my first bike a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic back in January. It’s got plenty of power and forgiving for a beginner. It’s been a good bike to me and I plan on getting a Harley in the future.
The Vulcan 900’s are excellent motorcycles and a great 1st cruiser. Thanks for sharing and ride safe!
I've done a 6k road trip and a 4k road trip on my Heritage
I agree and have no doubt this is a great touring bike I plan on some long trips too when I’m retired next year. Thanks for watching!
Is that the Viking windshield bag?
No - it’s from Harley-Davidson
@@GARamblinMan oh perfect I’ve been looking for a windshield bag exactly like that
@@izzwizamahjah275 it’s a great little bag for the windshield. Well worth the $
I just bought a 2022 Heritage Classic just like yours. My first ride was a windy day and the wind buffeting around my helmet was terrible. Have you experienced this?
By the way, your voice sounds exactly like VP Mike Pence. :)
Never met Mr Pence, but I’ll take that as a compliment! I don’t experience much wind buffeting at all but it could happen on a really windy day especially if there are cross winds. Maybe try some lower deflectors and see if that helps. Thanks for watching!
Shit yea it’s touring ready
It sure is. Especially with the sissy bar bag input on it lately. I would go cross country on it in a heartbeat. Thanks for watching!
Did you say powers no good at 645? lol HEY OLD MAN!
Hey. I’m old and sometimes forget what I’m trying to say. Thanks for watching so carefully!
you're doing fine. Really enjoyed the opportunity to pound on you! Love your videos and keep up the fun!
Maybe next time show the star of the show more. Thanks
You’re right I should have pulled over and did a walk around of the Heritage. I do have a couple of videos showing the motorcycle in detail. Hope you like those. Thanks for watching and your comments.
My next bike is either going to be another Heritage or a King,up in the air yet,thoughts anyone?
My take is that you are riding with a passenger, go with the bigger Road King. The Heritage is fine for single riders.
@@GARamblinMan exactly! Thank you Brother
Go to boss bags I love them lots of room
I’ll look into those. Thanks for the tip.
P.S...don't forget...those saddlebags are $700....EACH.....to replace.
Is there anything on a Harley-Davidson that is cheap to replace? I don’t think so. I do wish the bags were better on the Heritage.
The stock grips are pretty bad....after about 6 hrs they feel like you are twisting melting rubber.Just that mushy old steering wheel feeling.....messes with gloves real bad too.
I like the feel of the new Kahuna heated grips I just installed. Even during warm weather when I’m not using the heat these grips feel pretty good. So much better than the Dominion grips I first put on. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
but those saddle bags aren't as big as say the 2017 models and earlier.
I think it’s good the new saddle bags are rigid and lockable but I still think they could be better. Definitely don’t hold as much as they look like they would. Thanks for watching and commenting.