My 2018 Harley Heritage Softail Classic 14,000 Mile Review

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @BadBlue32
    @BadBlue32 6 лет назад +40

    Finally, a bike review from a long time rider and multiple Harley-Davidson bike owner! Straight talk and I love it! Great job.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks Steve. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    • @TheIrishd501
      @TheIrishd501 3 года назад +1

      Just picked up a 2019 yesterday that only had 348 miles..... vivid black, just like yours. The only thing I'm planning is getting rid of those stupid quiet stock mufflers.

  • @shawnharper3440
    @shawnharper3440 3 месяца назад +1

    Great review, I’m loving my 2024 Heritage, best bike ever.

  • @johnerickson5512
    @johnerickson5512 2 года назад +1

    Love your vids Dave. Short, and to the point. The way it should be.

  • @MadMexism
    @MadMexism 5 лет назад +2

    I think you just made my decision on which Harley to pick up. Reason I like it, cause it sits right in between a road king, and low rider. I do more in the city riding, but am planning to do long hauls to. My 2017 Honda rebel 500 kicks my ass, after about an hour on the highway. Great video sir.

  • @jonmullen9595
    @jonmullen9595 5 лет назад +3

    That's the best review I've ever seen on a Harley especially the new heritage I own the same Bike you hit the nail right on the head BEST bike I've ever owned I've had 20 Harley over the last 42 .

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Thanks Jon. Glad you liked it.

  • @daveshepard9154
    @daveshepard9154 2 года назад

    Hey, thank you very much for the report at 14k miles. That's a solid place to take inventory - of mods, performance, practical stuff. I am a long time HD guy and sold my '16 RGS last year, so am now in the market. On the "It's lighter and handles better..." - yep, seems to very much (and I LOVED my RGS). 90% of my missions are sub 100 miles, probably half are sub 60 miles. So a lighter and more nimble bike makes sense, especially if I can load it up for trips. Las thing: your experience of the softail shock? I know with dirt bikes they transformed the sport. The RGS shocks were only so so.

  • @jsharp7103
    @jsharp7103 5 лет назад +2

    Good review, I like the way you describe your accessories. I just bought a stock FHLCS and I will be adding some extras, already added crash bars in the front and sissy bar back rest for passenger.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Exactly the same first accessories that I added, John. Great minds think alike!

  • @jeymisantana621
    @jeymisantana621 3 года назад +1

    That was a great video. I plan on getting a Heritage classic as well. I have a road glide ultra, which weighs 976 lbs & I weigh 146 lbs @ 6' feet tall. That's a lot of bike to handle. That's why I think it is time for me to get the Heritage. 👍👌

  • @grantsimpson628
    @grantsimpson628 14 дней назад

    Great review and G'day from Queensland, Australia. 👍

  • @startmeup5156
    @startmeup5156 5 лет назад +1

    Great review Dave! Beautiful bike you have there.

  • @thelatenightbar
    @thelatenightbar 3 года назад

    Nice ride.. can't go wrong with the Heritage !

  • @ErinJoKeck
    @ErinJoKeck 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent information and straightforward opinion.

  • @bobhartman2571
    @bobhartman2571 4 года назад

    Love your review - right to the point!! Your voice/speech sounds so much like "Chief - Dan Goerge".

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад

      Thank you Bob. I have never had anyone say that about my voice. He is one of my favorite characters. You made my day.

  • @bradlozano2571
    @bradlozano2571 4 года назад

    Great review Brother....Love your Bike and your set up....I did a simliar touring set up on my Dyna FatBob...I just got back in March of 2020 from Texas on it....I understand the 2940rpm at 80mph....My stage1 103 does about that also👍

  • @jslots2
    @jslots2 5 лет назад +1

    Just found this video. A nice review. I have a 2019 Heritage and enjoy it (now that they have finally fixed it) for the same reasons you do. Looking forward to putting some miles on it. Subscribed.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Thanks Tanker Ten. As soon as this weather clears, I hope to do the same thing!

  • @tonib3596
    @tonib3596 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for this review ... It was very helpful. I'm really interested about what you said about the rear lighting. I just bought a 2018 Heritage and as with my last three bikes, I always like to make the lights all running and all break. When I asked the dealership about it, they said it wasn't available for this bike. Can you please tell me where you got the conversion? It would sure help. I too, do a lot of touring on my bikes and I bought the bike in another state and rode it home 580 miles. It handled great, but I couldn't really "get on it" because I was breaking it in. Thanks for a great review. And thanks in advance for your response on the back lighting.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Toni. Check this link for the Custom Dynamics kit that will convert your 2018 Heritage to Run/Brake/Turn. They also sell the LED inserts for the turn signals and brake lights. www.customdynamics.com/vehicle/harley-davidson-led-lighting/electrical-accessories/run-brake-turn-modules?p=2
      I also think Ciro3D sells the same stuff but this is the one I used. If you don't want to do the installs yourself, I know some HD dealers will do it. Also, there are independents that will do it. If you do it yourself, I can take a picture of the underseat placement of the module as I did it on my bike. The instructions are pretty good. Good luck!

    • @tonib3596
      @tonib3596 5 лет назад

      @@DaveOMT Thanks Dave !!

    • @tonib3596
      @tonib3596 5 лет назад

      @DaveOMT Yes, I would like to see a pic of the placement .... Thank you again.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      @@tonib3596 What's the best way to get you the picture? RUclips won't allow pictures in the comments.

    • @tonib3596
      @tonib3596 5 лет назад

      @@DaveOMT hmmm, that's kinda tricky. I'd hate to put my personal info out here in public. I'm on FB, are you?

  • @garybaldwin1061
    @garybaldwin1061 5 лет назад +1

    Good report. Post more as the miles add up!

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Thanks! I will.

  • @JohnnyRebKy
    @JohnnyRebKy 6 месяцев назад

    Always loved and wanted a heritage. But I had to have the old version for the classic style. So I bought a 2016 with only 9k miles on it for 11,500 rather than 26k for a new 2024. Teal and white…like a 1955 Harley 👍. I’m sure the newer ones with M8 are great but I just don’t care for the modern looks change. But that’s just a matter of personal taste. I think the new ones have better lean angle after the redesign but that didn’t matter much to me either. I’m either slow cruising and sight seeing or going 80mph down interstate to make some time and cover miles quick. And like you said they will cruise at 80mph in 6th gear like it’s nothing 👍. It’s planted and stable even around 18 wheelers. The heavier touring bikes are great im sure but when it comes to slow cruising I just prefer the nimble feeling of the heritage best. Plus on the softail you seem to sit down deep IN the bike and I love that. And ever since I was a little kid it was the heritage softail that defined to me what a Harley Davidson is. To me it was the textbook definition of a HD

  • @stacyodom1746
    @stacyodom1746 Месяц назад

    Did you have to get it tuned with the new air breather?

  • @tylerthrash3155
    @tylerthrash3155 3 года назад

    I love mine sporty and a tourer just a great mix.

  • @HD2O13XL12OOC
    @HD2O13XL12OOC 4 года назад

    great ride Love it Maybe I missed it in the comments but did you do something for your fuel tuning once you put on the air cleaner in the pipes.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад

      Hi Joe. Yes, we both tuned the bikes with a Vance and Hines FP3 tuner. Worked great!

  • @blocktube123
    @blocktube123 2 года назад

    Just moved up from a Rebel to a Heritage. I noticed a lot of vibration, more than I would expect from a touring bike, and checked my tire air pressure and it was 36 psi from the dealership after their post-sale check. Once I inflated to 49 psi (as the tire sidewall states) the vibration went away. Is 36 psi supposed to be a better pressure to run for comfort? 14,000 miles on the original tires is impressive and I would like to duplicate your success. My first Harley so don't know what it should feel like regarding vibrations.

  • @Userrrrr_1
    @Userrrrr_1 25 дней назад

    Hi Dave -
    Could you please tell me which Rinehart Exhaust Slip On do you have?

  • @chrisonly2
    @chrisonly2 6 лет назад +1

    I noticed that you said at 2:28 in the video that you sometimes lose earplugs. Has that ever happened to you?
    Did you ever lose one in your ear?
    How could that ever happen???
    Don’t your arms get tired holding them up that high with those ape bars?
    It's obvious that you enjoy your new ride. Thanks for sharing.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +2

      Yes, it has happened to me on the motorcycle, because I'm absent-minded (more so lately). But I did actually lose one in my ear once. When I had previously removed the earplug, a piece broke off in my ear and lodged near my eardrum. I didn't discover this until later when I was on a car trip in California and it started to hurt. I remember stopping at a friend's house in Antioch. When I described the irritation I was feeling in my ear, he thought I was nuts and threw an underdone steak at me that he'd just barbecued, saying, "this will fix you up." I later had the piece of earplug removed at a clinic in Tahoe. They thought I was nuts too. How's that for a story.
      I love my ape bars. They keep my pits dry. I'm a biker, remember?

  • @donkramer2579
    @donkramer2579 6 лет назад +1

    I am torn between the Haritage 114 & Road King Special. How is the Haritage for 2 up riding?
    Great review & explanation of assessories.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +5

      I ride two up with my wife frequently (combined weight 300 pounds, so 100 pounds less than GVWR). It's still 110 pounds lighter than the RK would be so lighter and nimbler, but if I were doing long distance touring two up, I believe the RK would be the better pick with bigger saddlebags and the touring frame with quite a bit more load carrying capacity, plus a 6 gallon tank.

  • @donaldsoncole3095
    @donaldsoncole3095 6 лет назад

    Thanks for a logical breakdown of what an HD can be and should be !!!

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад

      You're welcome. Glad you liked it !

  • @kenny553
    @kenny553 5 лет назад

    i got 10K miles on mine after one year and agree with all your points, especially regarding touring capabilities. My only issue is finding the right seat, I have the Tallboy, which is not too bad, but I'm still looking for something a little more comfortable.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +3

      I have heard the seat issue many times before. There is a Facebook page, "2018-2019 Harley Heritage Classic," that has a number of posts regarding seats (I am no longer on the page). It might be useful to you if you haven't already checked it out. It's a very personal issue. The seat either fits your butt or not. I lucked out and it fits me perfectly. I have done 700+ mile days with it-no problem, but I have had other Harleys where this was not the case and I went aftermarket to Saddlemen, which is the most comfortable seat I've ever sat on. The Harley Sundowner is probably Harley's most comfortable seat (again, it's personal), but it's not necessarily for tall people. Then there's Saddlemen and the other aftermarkets. I wish you luck.

  • @JP1970
    @JP1970 5 лет назад

    I did a group ride yesterday with a bunch of H-D's and think I got the itch...never owned a H-D before as I have always ridden a Yamaha---you, my friend, got a like and a sub from me! 👌

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад +1

      Hey JP! I've been enjoying your Harley videos lately, so I guess scratching your itch paid off. Ride on, Brother!

    • @JP1970
      @JP1970 4 года назад

      @@DaveOMT Heck yes! Very much so....thanks very much!

  • @MrDarcy-OlMan
    @MrDarcy-OlMan 6 лет назад

    Great review! Really enjoyed it. Well filmed and edited too👊 How do you find it in the wet? I span the back wheel on mine at 40-50mph the other day! Accelerating away from someone.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your comments. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. In July, I had to ride in the rain from Rock Springs to Missoula (about 500 miles). I had a total of about 55 pounds in the bags and on the pillion and the preload was set accordingly (for dry). Leaning over the exposed electrics under the saddle to keep them dry, I took off one turn of preload before I left Rock Springs. I have no idea whether that made a difference or not, but the bike handled solidly the entire way (~80 mph). Of course, I was riding more gingerly for the conditions, but I did push it a little at times out of curiosity and I'm sure I could have broken it loose if I'd tried. I do think the extra weight on the ass end made a difference. Cheers!

  • @mikerichardson1791
    @mikerichardson1791 4 года назад

    Nice bike very nicely modded up not too overboard 👍👍

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад

      Thanks Mike!

  • @danmacdonald5995
    @danmacdonald5995 5 лет назад

    Hi Dave, I have the same bike as you and noticed from an earlier video you had a "mustache style engine guard and now it's changed. Is that simply because of a preferred look or another reason. I have ordered the Mustache style (not delivered yet) and wondered if there is a reason I should be aware of. Great videos by the way ...Dan

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Hi Dan. You have a good eye! You may not believe this but on my way back from a trip to San Diego to my place in Oregon, a bear ran out in front of me and I clipped him with the right hand side of the engine guard. I was doing about 60 mph in twisties and I was very lucky I did not go down. The impact bent the engine guard back into the rear brake master cylinder causing the banjo bolt to leak. I was able to tighten it back up and stop the leak. If the engine guard had not been there, lots more damage would have happened (to the bike and maybe me!).
      The guard was badly bent and unrepairable, but I put a standard engine guard back on because my leg position was too high when I used the foot rest on the mustache guard. I like the position with the highway pegs I put on the new guard a lot better.
      My only regret in all of this is that I didn't have the GoPro running when this happened. Now that would have been some footage!

    • @danmacdonald5995
      @danmacdonald5995 5 лет назад

      @@DaveOMT , Wow that must have sped your heartbeat up. Glad you were not hurt, and you're right that would have been amazing to see. If your guard had not been damaged I suppose you could have added some pegs just below the ones on top the guard.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      @@danmacdonald5995 I think the deciding factor was the $60 more for a mustache guard and I was feeling guilty about the cost of hitting that bear already. You are right about the options for the peg placement. Good luck with yours.

  • @boomcity4942
    @boomcity4942 10 месяцев назад

    Great review! Thank you!

  • @cruiserjohn74
    @cruiserjohn74 5 лет назад +1

    Those saddlebags. Are they weather/waterproof?
    Thanks for sharing..I really like this bike.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      I would say weatherproof. I've washed the bike many times and ridden for hours in rain at highway speeds and I've never seen a drop inside the bags, but a well aimed spray from a pressure washer might get in. I really like this bike too.

    • @cruiserjohn74
      @cruiserjohn74 5 лет назад

      @@DaveOMT Good hear. Yeah I think it will go straight in with a pressure washer. Any more plans for upgrading / Mods on this bike?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      @@cruiserjohn74 I want to black out a few more things, like the mirrors, etc. Also, I will probably float the front rotors. Thrashin' Supply has some very interesting rear crash guards/pegs that look interesting, but expensive that I might save up for.

  • @troncoparati
    @troncoparati 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful bike. Drive safe!

  • @thomasmoulard1732
    @thomasmoulard1732 4 месяца назад

    Great video. Thanks !!!

  • @bobhartman2571
    @bobhartman2571 4 года назад

    Other than the obvious, why did you add the blue tooth tire pressure monitor stuff? Was it because of the tube-type tire?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад

      Not really. I would have it with a tubeless, also. It is nice not having to get the gauge out to check the pressures every morning on a trip, or any other riding day for that matter, especially the rear tire when the stem is under the saddlebag. It's also comforting to be able to glance at the gauge and see what the pressure is while riding. I have the alarm set on the thing to let me know if it gets over 50 psi, which happens on a very hot day sometimes. If I know I am not at the peak air temp for the day, I might choose to let a few squirts out. I have the low side alarm set at 30 psi. It might just give me the warning I need to slow down and pull over before the bike becomes unwieldy.

    • @bobhartman2571
      @bobhartman2571 4 года назад

      @@DaveOMT My last bike was a road king, it had spoked rims too - running tubes. Never got a flat but sometimes worried about the tire pressure. Where did you get the blue tooth gauges from? Thanks for sharing.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад

      @@bobhartman2571 I got the TPMS from Amazon. There are a bunch of them there now, but this is the one I got: www.amazon.com/INFITARY-Motorcycle-Monitoring-Temperature-Chargeable/dp/B07HCG4XB2/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=1sVQC.pqM07DbngFcXo9Ng&hsa_cr_id=5837959670501&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_2&th=1

  • @1satisfiedmind
    @1satisfiedmind 3 года назад

    Thanks, Dave, I've been riding Metrics for 22 years now, and I still have 2 of them. I've been wanting to get an HD, and keep looking at Fat Bobs, Low Riders, and Fat Boys (Newer Used), and just started thinking, maybe what I need is a Heritage since I do light touring. This was helpful. Do you ever have a pillion, if so, how do they like the ride? Great video.

  • @jameshogan2619
    @jameshogan2619 5 лет назад

    I very much enjoyed your videos on the Heritage! I looked and priced a '19 114 today and am close to pulling the trigger for one to replace my Ducati I just sold.
    My local dealers service guy tells me that if I replace the stock pipes with aftermarket pipes and Harley finds out that they will void my warranty?! I understand the stock mufflers have the cat in them. He also said that any time the bike was serviced and hooked to the service departments computer that Harley monitors it and would know that it had a tuner and aftermarket exhaust?! I'm only interested in doing pipes and breather but don't want to worry if I needed warranty work.
    As info I have a Gold Wing I've put 98,000 miles on and I just sold my '17 Multistrada 1200s Touring with Quat D full exhaust and Rapid Bike EVO tuner to my son because it was to damn tall for me. Ducati has no problem warranting the bike.
    Your thoughts and thanks again for your excellent vlogs!

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +2

      It's my understanding that it can be a problem with some dealers, but I have only witnessed it once, personally, and it is not the case with my current dealer (see below). I personally have never required warranty work on any of the five Harleys I've owned and I've easily put over 150K miles total on the five, so I consider it low risk. Of course, there is the odd lemon. I've always waited for at least 5K miles to ensure the engine/trans is sound before replacing mufflers, exhaust systems and other aftermarket work. The Harley Screaming Eagle air cleaners are good products. That only leaves the mufflers to worry about, unless you want an entire aftermarket exhaust system, which is cool.
      My bottom line is that when I buy a bike, I ride it a while to make sure it's sound, then I do what I want with it-damn the warranty. Sounds cavalier, but I don't ride motorcycles to have to worry about such things. But, I have asked prospective salesmen/sales managers at dealers I've shopped at (not the service departments) if they will void my warranty for engine work if I install aftermarket exhaust, etc. They've always said no, except for the one I mentioned above. When he said it would be a problem, I just went some place else. Fortunately, there are four Harley dealers within 50 miles of me, so it was easy to do.
      I'm glad you've narrowed your choice down to the Heritage. It's a great motorcycle. Good luck with the purchase.

    • @jameshogan2619
      @jameshogan2619 5 лет назад

      DaveOMT Thank You for taking the time to reply and giving me your perspective on my question! I pulled the trigger on a '19 114 Twisted Cherry Wicked Red Heritage and pick it up today. After doing a test ride on the bike and doing maneuvers in the parking lot I was sold on the handling of the bike and the way it pulled on the highway was very nice also.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +2

      @@jameshogan2619 Hey that's great, James. Twisted Cherry was my favorite but I reneged because I'm cheap. I predict you'll enjoy many rousing miles. Maybe I'll see you on the road somewhere!

  • @anandhusajiv1862
    @anandhusajiv1862 5 лет назад +1

    And this Harley became my favorite 😍🤗

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      मेरा पसंदीदा भी

  • @Davz2SS
    @Davz2SS 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful scoot😎

  • @Silidons91
    @Silidons91 5 лет назад

    I have an 03 Heritage Classic right now. I've been debating selling it and getting a new one with the 114 or 107....the 88ci isn't too powerful on the freeway. Hard to go past 80mph. And here in SoCal 80-85 is the norm when traffic is lighter lol.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      Good idea. I remember my 2000 TC88 Wide Glide only did 70 mph at 3000 rpm. One of the best things about the new Heritage is that at 2900 rpm it's doing 80 mph-just cruising!

  • @thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863
    @thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863 8 месяцев назад

    Wanted the bike louder but you have ear plugs? Just curious to why?

  • @danmacdonald5995
    @danmacdonald5995 5 лет назад

    How is it you are able to get such good sound quality from your GoPro, Your voice is very easy to hear as are the Rinehart mufflers in the background. I've seen many youtube video's where what I hear most is wind noise but yours are perfect. (no wind noise at all).

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      The mic is positioned low and right behind me, out of the wind.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Also, check out this video for great sound tips: ruclips.net/video/3MnKgfhNjl0/видео.html

  • @jmac6242
    @jmac6242 10 месяцев назад

    Great Review! Thanks.

  • @cliffordmanes9611
    @cliffordmanes9611 5 лет назад

    Great review - thanks for the info! I am considering trading my '18 Street Glide for a new Heritage. How well does the Heritage perform in strong crosswinds as compared to the touring bikes?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +2

      I have never ridden a touring bike in a lot of wind, but I have ridden the Heritage in a lot of crosswind a number of times and it handled very well. I would guess that what the Heritage lacks in weight, it makes up for with a smaller profile.

  • @roadking155
    @roadking155 6 лет назад

    Very nice review for those wanting to buy a Heritage.

  • @alanbriggs7177
    @alanbriggs7177 5 лет назад

    Enjoyable review. I am planning to remove that strap from the center of the tank; any tips on that before I go ahead?
    Cheers from England 🍻

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +2

      Good morning Alan (oops! Afternoon there). It was pretty simple and intuitive. The Service Manual gave me an idea of what was involved and the torques on the fasteners. I can supply those if you don't have a manual. After removing the screws, slide the console rearwards slightly to slip the bracket the console screw attaches to, then you can lift the console free (except for the wire bundle at the front).
      When you remove the strap, there will be a gap under the console where the strap was. I was concerned that water would easily enter there in rain or when washing the bike, so I cut a piece of rubber tubing split lengthwise and fashioned a semicircular dam under the console near the rear end of it to block water. It is held down by the console when the screw is tightened. It has worked well.
      Let me know if you need more info. I should have videoed the job, but alas.

  • @JP1970
    @JP1970 5 лет назад

    Wonderful video, Dave...I have 500 miles on my new 2019 Heritage....how difficult was it to remove that leather piece on the tank? Thanks.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks JP. It was easy to take the leather piece off. Remove the rear screw holding the leather piece down (bottom of the leather piece, just forward of the seat). lift the leather piece bottom up and replace that screw finger tight. Then remove the console screw just rearward of the speedo and move the console rearward and up just enough to look under it with a flashlight. The console is connected with a wire harness, so you don't want to remove it, just lift it and have a look under it. Doing so, you can see how the leather piece comes out (I can't remember but it may be the console screw that held it so it should come right out). After you've removed the leather piece, you will see that the leather piece acted as a quasi rain/water seal and there will be a gap under the console where it was. I remedied this by getting a piece of latex rubber hose (any flexible hose will do). I think it was about 3/8" O.D.-something like that. I cut a piece long enough to form a semicircle that was two or three times longer than the space left by the leather and, when placed inside the console, would fit in front of the space left by the leather piece. I carefully put it in place, then lowered the console in place such that gravity would hold the rubber hose in place and then I tightened the screws down. The front (console) screw torques to 30-50 inch-pounds. The rear screw (just in front of the seat) torques to 25-30 inch-pounds. The gap is still there where the leather piece was, but I am comforted by the fact the rubber hose is just on the other side of it (It's not so close to the gap that I can see it). That's how I did it. I bet when you're doing it you come up with an even better way. I don't think any water or rain has ever gotten in there, but I never point a pressure washer in that direction.

    • @JP1970
      @JP1970 5 лет назад

      @@DaveOMT Wonderful explanation....definitely looks cleaner without it. Thank you again!

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      @@JP1970 Thanks, JP, and it's my pleasure!

  • @LionSharpAction
    @LionSharpAction 4 года назад

    It really look a lot better without the leather on the tank, I was thinking of removing mine and now that I saw yours im definitely removing mine :)

  • @tanharami3186
    @tanharami3186 4 года назад

    Bought the same slip-on mufflers! Thank you for great information! : ) from japan

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  4 года назад +1

      You are welcome! Good to hear from you Tan!

  • @garybaldwin1061
    @garybaldwin1061 5 лет назад

    Hi Dave How many miles do you have now? I just bought a 107 heritage and I'm up to 450 miles. The odd thing is my transmission fluid is a hair above the the add mark. The first time I checked it , it already had 350 miles...I should have checked it before I left the dealership. The service guy said to keep an eye on it In case my back has a little fluid transfer to primary. I thought that issue was with the bikes with the hydraulic clutch?? Have you had that issue?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Hi Gary. I now have 20,180 miles on it. I just did a 20K review video if you haven't seen it. In my experience with dealerships, they tend to overfill everything. I bought a $10 hand pump from Amazon which I use to suck out the excess engine oil (usually 1/2 quart) so it won't end up in the breathers, and then the air cleaner. I'm not surprised the trans oil is a hair above. If it's only a hair, I would worry.
      I have not had an issue with transfer to the primary, or any other issue for that matter. Of course, I don't ride at high rev's for long periods at a time or "hot rod" the bike very often either. I really don't think that issue is as common as some would think. But when it does happen, I think it affects hydraulic as well as cable clutch bikes.
      With 450 miles, you're almost broken in! Have fun! Enjoy that beautiful machine!

  • @javiador602
    @javiador602 5 лет назад

    Thanks for your great video, enjoy your bike.

  • @ChuanMOTOVLOG
    @ChuanMOTOVLOG 4 года назад

    Is it possible to convert to tubeless wheels?

  • @cdnrider6200
    @cdnrider6200 3 года назад

    did you get at tune

  • @simongilbert2704
    @simongilbert2704 3 года назад

    am waiting for my used 2019 to be delivered even more now;;

  • @MrBigbike55
    @MrBigbike55 6 лет назад

    I love this bike, it is so beautiful

  • @arcnline360
    @arcnline360 4 года назад

    She's a beauty

  • @peteybarra818
    @peteybarra818 5 лет назад +1

    Very cool

  • @pedro4
    @pedro4 5 лет назад

    Hey sir, Did you remap the engine after changing the slip-on mufflers?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      Olá, Pedro. Yes, I did. I used a Vance & Hines FP3 tuner, but the main reason I did it was that I also added a stage I air cleaner. I'm not sure I would have needed to remap with just the mufflers, but I probably would have done it anyway, just for the improved performance and slightly richer mixture than stock.

  • @kh491
    @kh491 6 лет назад

    Liked the video. My wife has a 12 Heritage and I have a 16 Road King. I certainly appreciate the sporty ness of the Heritage and have grown to really enjoy it. I am very happy with the changes on the new Heritage models. Though I can say I do appreciate mine for the long hall and bag space. I think its hard to make a "bad" bike now its all preference. Thanks again and enjoy many more safe miles!

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад

      You are absolutely right, Ken! It's all preference. I really liked my last Heritage and I even miss some of its features (bigger bags, tons of chrome, etc.). I just got swayed by the M8, I guess.

  • @jeffreyengle2762
    @jeffreyengle2762 6 лет назад

    I would very much like to know which Bluetooth tire pressure monitor you are using I would like to buy one for my own machine

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад

      Hi Jeffrey. The one I bought is here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076KKYDRQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
      It's still working great. I went for a ride today in 43º. It sure is nice not having to get down on my knees to check the rear tire pressure (the bags are on) or have to roll the bike forward or backward to get the stem where I can reach it. So, it's not just a safety device, but it's great for lazy people like me, too!

  • @EM-eg3qc
    @EM-eg3qc 6 лет назад

    One question. How tall are you? Also would you think a road king would be a better choice if I am 6'02"? I read that my hight might be too big for the heritage. I would prefer the herritage for the ABS and better head lights standard. Also like the lighter weight. Thanks.

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +2

      I am 6' 1.5". The bike doesn't feel like it's even close to being too short. There is also the Tallboy saddle for tall guys who find it too short. The Road King is a fine machine. My best riding buddy has one (he's about two inches shorter than me). It actually costs about the same as the Heritage. Like you, the only issues for me are the extra 110 pounds of weight and the other things you mentioned. The extra weight eats into the power-to-weight ratio and the handling. Best bet is probably to test ride them both. Also, check out Matt Laidlaw's actual in depth comparison between the two (he chose the Heritage) here: ruclips.net/video/iKuods3TgyQ/видео.html
      Good luck with your decision.

    • @EM-eg3qc
      @EM-eg3qc 6 лет назад

      Thank you for that quick response. I am not planning on touring much. My interest in a bike is mainly for commuting. There seems to be more value and sportiness with the Herritage. I have seen Laidlaw's videos. His comments are maybe why I asked the question. He steers people to the touring frame if they are on the fence or over 6'00 or 6'1". I am exactly your height. So I am swayed more towards the Herritage. Thanks again!!

    • @pmdinaz
      @pmdinaz 5 лет назад +2

      @@EM-eg3qc I have the 2019 114, I'm just over 6'2 with a 34"inseam, and long arms, and this bike is very roomy still. Mine is stock, but I pushed the bars so they are directly in line with the forks. I also adjusted the controls and rotated the mirrors outward just a little and I barely, just barely get a glimpse of my shoulders.
      I also adjusted the brake pedal(foot control) to lower it as much as I could. I find it extremely comfortable.
      I commute 70 miles, 5 days a week rain or shine.
      Love it!!!

    • @EM-eg3qc
      @EM-eg3qc 5 лет назад

      @@pmdinaz Thanks so much for providing your feedback. That helps me a lot!

  • @duketullis
    @duketullis 5 лет назад

    Hey, Dave. Where ya been?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Hey Duke! I been ridin'! Facebook group just got too busy. Hope you are well and prosperous.

  • @therealrobertbirchall
    @therealrobertbirchall Год назад

    Best bike Harley davidson ever made.

  • @timoxford5124
    @timoxford5124 5 лет назад

    How is the helmet buffeting?

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад

      Sorry I took so long, Tim, but I've been on a long ride: I hate helmets and I only wear a tiny half helmet. The buffeting is not too bad with it, but I'd rather none at all. I just crossed the border at Needles into Arizona a week ago. First thing I did was take that stupid thing off. I'm not saying others shouldn't use them in non-helmet states. They're just not for me.

  • @jamesbrown8991
    @jamesbrown8991 6 лет назад

    Is that a 107 or the 114 ? Thanks

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  6 лет назад +1

      It's 107 with a stage I. I've always bought and kept my bikes at low tune. The motors seem to last longer and have fewer issues (e.g. broken valve springs). When you're a touring guy, that matters. Thanks for asking, James (cool name BTW).

  • @broncotex8033
    @broncotex8033 5 лет назад

    Great Video

  • @inforunner
    @inforunner 2 года назад

    Like the video!

  • @newsnco
    @newsnco Год назад

    Good break down on new parts, but Bro, could you at least be more enthusiastic in your delivery?

  • @dalehumphrey2477
    @dalehumphrey2477 5 лет назад +1

    Bars are redonkulus

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 5 лет назад

    Thumbs up

  • @rogerdumas8390
    @rogerdumas8390 5 лет назад

    X

  • @adamjones3649
    @adamjones3649 5 лет назад

    Great video

    • @DaveOMT
      @DaveOMT  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Adam.