The Everything 2018+ Heritage Thread
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 692
Likes: 34
From: Texas
Received my new Clear View Windshield last week, and installed. I followed their height measurement instructions, the stock OEM windshield that came with the bike new measured 17.5" high, the proper height to still see over for my height is 19.5" high. Clear View offered a 19" and 21", so I went with 19", it's near perfect to still see over.
It takes quite a while to assemble with the additional shim spacers for all those fasteners, but it's worth it. Took it out today for 1st time, reduced head buffeting to a minor shimmy, and the middle vent option I ordered really helps reduce wind steer in gusty winds - it's always windy here on the edge of the Great Plains. Plus - no bugs in the middle of my helmet visor anymore. We have a very late spring this year, the bugs are just starting to come out. They all sailed over my head. It was great!
Highly recommended.
It takes quite a while to assemble with the additional shim spacers for all those fasteners, but it's worth it. Took it out today for 1st time, reduced head buffeting to a minor shimmy, and the middle vent option I ordered really helps reduce wind steer in gusty winds - it's always windy here on the edge of the Great Plains. Plus - no bugs in the middle of my helmet visor anymore. We have a very late spring this year, the bugs are just starting to come out. They all sailed over my head. It was great!
Highly recommended.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 545
From: MN
In my region there are lots of bugs, so I want a right height windshield. Other regions don't need a shield at all.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 545
From: MN
Fuel gauge started acting up today on my '21 with 2,600 miles (I only cruise, no longer tour).
Took to local Dealer, sure enough, the tank gauge is malfunctioning, reading 1/4 tank too low. Dealer said "we see this on Heritages", whatever that means - I thought the 5 gallon tank was common across many models?
Anyway, still covered under warranty, for some reason, but of course they didn't have a service part in stock so gotta wait. It's just an annoyance, my mpg is constant @ 42 (was 43 before Stage II build), so I just mark my mileage on my trip odometer for refueling. Surprised me it's still a mechanical float attached to some kind of electronic rheostat, according to Service Rep.
fyi in case any of you see this.
Took to local Dealer, sure enough, the tank gauge is malfunctioning, reading 1/4 tank too low. Dealer said "we see this on Heritages", whatever that means - I thought the 5 gallon tank was common across many models?
Anyway, still covered under warranty, for some reason, but of course they didn't have a service part in stock so gotta wait. It's just an annoyance, my mpg is constant @ 42 (was 43 before Stage II build), so I just mark my mileage on my trip odometer for refueling. Surprised me it's still a mechanical float attached to some kind of electronic rheostat, according to Service Rep.
fyi in case any of you see this.
Last edited by Old New Rider; Jun 16, 2023 at 12:50 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,332
Likes: 3,874
From: Upstate New York
Fuel gauge started acting up today on my '21 with 2,600 miles (I only cruise, no longer tour).
Took to local Dealer, sure enough, the tank gauge is malfunctioning, reading 1/4 tank too low. Dealer said "we see this on Heritages", whatever that means - I thought the 5 gallon tank was common across many models?
Anyway, still covered under warranty, for some reason, but of course they didn't have a service part in stock so gotta wait. It's just an annoyance, my mpg is constant @ 42 (was 43 before Stage II build), so I just mark my mileage on my trip odometer for refueling. Surprised me it's still a mechanical float attached to some kind of electronic rheostat, according to Service Rep.
fyi in case any of you see this.
Took to local Dealer, sure enough, the tank gauge is malfunctioning, reading 1/4 tank too low. Dealer said "we see this on Heritages", whatever that means - I thought the 5 gallon tank was common across many models?
Anyway, still covered under warranty, for some reason, but of course they didn't have a service part in stock so gotta wait. It's just an annoyance, my mpg is constant @ 42 (was 43 before Stage II build), so I just mark my mileage on my trip odometer for refueling. Surprised me it's still a mechanical float attached to some kind of electronic rheostat, according to Service Rep.
fyi in case any of you see this.
I think the five gallon tank is only used on the Heritage and the Fat Boy (also on the Slim and Deluxe, but they're discontinued).
Last edited by Uncle G.; Jun 16, 2023 at 03:03 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 103
Likes: 54
From: Minnesota
The fuel gauge on my '19 has been inaccurate pretty much since I bought the bike brand new. Brought it to the dealer twice, and twice was told "no problem." Now I just track mileage, but it is annoying to see the low fuel light on for nearly half a tank. F dealers is my take away.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 1,322
Likes: 733
From: Pennsylvania
The fuel gauge on my '19 has been inaccurate pretty much since I bought the bike brand new. Brought it to the dealer twice, and twice was told "no problem." Now I just track mileage, but it is annoying to see the low fuel light on for nearly half a tank. F dealers is my take away.
I purchased mine, used, about two years ago. She purchased hers new. Mine is running fine overall. My local dealer "suggested" I install a tuner, but honestly said it is running fine and not to worry about right away. Note: I had them specifically check it out based on the whole loose-handlebar fiasco with my original purchase from another dealer. Long story.
Bottom line, 20 miles is 20 miles, so I think I will do the tuner thing next year during my spring state-inspection and once over. Perhaps that will help. Just makes me scratch my head though.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,332
Likes: 3,874
From: Upstate New York
Not sure what is up with mine. My wife has a 21 Heritage 114 and I have a 19 Heritage 114. The only non-cosmetic differences are I have Rinehart slips-ons with no tuner, she has V&H Eliminator 300s with a SE tuner. I have a heavy breather. Hers is stock. We'll go on short trips together, same exact riding on a full tank. We'll fill up again with, perhaps 50 or 60 miles to go. She will do better and have about 20 miles +/- more than me to go.
I purchased mine, used, about two years ago. She purchased hers new. Mine is running fine overall. My local dealer "suggested" I install a tuner, but honestly said it is running fine and not to worry about right away. Note: I had them specifically check it out based on the whole loose-handlebar fiasco with my original purchase from another dealer. Long story.
Bottom line, 20 miles is 20 miles, so I think I will do the tuner thing next year during my spring state-inspection and once over. Perhaps that will help. Just makes me scratch my head though.
I purchased mine, used, about two years ago. She purchased hers new. Mine is running fine overall. My local dealer "suggested" I install a tuner, but honestly said it is running fine and not to worry about right away. Note: I had them specifically check it out based on the whole loose-handlebar fiasco with my original purchase from another dealer. Long story.
Bottom line, 20 miles is 20 miles, so I think I will do the tuner thing next year during my spring state-inspection and once over. Perhaps that will help. Just makes me scratch my head though.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 1,322
Likes: 733
From: Pennsylvania
Hard to tell since she is usually behind me. I do suspect she shifts differently than I do. As for 6th gear, I'll have to ask her that also.
