The Everything 2018+ Heritage Thread
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 157
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From: Virginia
The electrical wires were fine with the risers from the deluxe. The clutch line was a little tight and I had removed it and the brake line from the clamps on the back of the triple tree. I replaced the clutch line with one from eBay for about $55. I think it was 41.5 long (upper section). Fit nicely. I rerouted the line to be in front of the bars. I also got a 29 upper brake line just to take a little pressure off. It was $40 and hoping to see it in the next couple of days. A little bigger deal to install since you have to remove the fluid from the front brake line.
Ive done a couple of rides of around an hour and the new height and pullback works well for me. It was around 70 degrees here the last two days. Nice.
Ive done a couple of rides of around an hour and the new height and pullback works well for me. It was around 70 degrees here the last two days. Nice.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 269
Likes: 101
From: Southern Ont, Canada
Ok need some input , My Softail Slim ( which I really loved) got totalled and I'M looking for a new Bike , and was thinking about Heritage classic 114 ,
Is there much much of difference in handling , I'm short at only 5'6 ,,
Yes I have checked the spec , the rake and tires are the same , a little heavier and 1 inch higher , , but more options come with it plus the 114 ,
Is there much much of difference in handling , I'm short at only 5'6 ,,
Yes I have checked the spec , the rake and tires are the same , a little heavier and 1 inch higher , , but more options come with it plus the 114 ,
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Florida
I was always scraping floorboards with the Fat Boy, haven't scraped once with the Heritage. Heritage is much more maneuverable, at all speeds.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 269
Likes: 101
From: Southern Ont, Canada
I've owned three Fat Boys and two Heritages, one of which is my current M8. Like you, I think the Fat Boy has a slight edge in looks. However, the Fat Boy weighs around 700 pounds in running order, I think. That's a lot more than the Heritage and you can definitely tell the difference.
I was always scraping floorboards with the Fat Boy, haven't scraped once with the Heritage. Heritage is much more maneuverable, at all speeds.
I was always scraping floorboards with the Fat Boy, haven't scraped once with the Heritage. Heritage is much more maneuverable, at all speeds.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 157
Likes: 65
From: Virginia
Heritage has bags and windscreen stock. Don't know about the Fat Boy but Heritage also comes stock with cruise control. Laced wheels on the Heritage. 150 tire on the rear vs the fat tire on the FB. 240? Maybe slightly lower seat height on the FB. Some differences in rake, trail, ground clearance, wheelbase, etc. Heritage probably a bit more flickable. Comes down to looks, personal fit, and what you want to do with it. People tour on both.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: USA
Come spring, when Harley has the demo trucks rolling, go ride them both. They are similar, but very much not the same.
I'm shorter than you, and found both perfectly manageable. The big rear tire on the Fatboy gave it a ponderousness in turns that required a deliberate push to heel it over. In other words, the Heritage is a little lighter on its feet.
Out of the box, the ergonomics of the Fatboy were a little better for me than the Heritage. But neither was spot on, so I knew I was in for the fun of fitting the bike to me with either machine.
I came close to buying the Fatboy. Researching the gee-gaws like windshields and bags and racks for the Fatboy is what swayed me to the Heritage in the end. There are a lot more choices for the Heritage than the Fatboy.
If you're like me, and tend to find yourself on dirt roads a fair bit, the Heritage handles them just fine. I suspect the Heritage handles it better than the wide tired Fatboy does. If you're really wacked and are considering knobbies or the likes, I doubt there is anything like that for the Fatboy.
I'm shorter than you, and found both perfectly manageable. The big rear tire on the Fatboy gave it a ponderousness in turns that required a deliberate push to heel it over. In other words, the Heritage is a little lighter on its feet.
Out of the box, the ergonomics of the Fatboy were a little better for me than the Heritage. But neither was spot on, so I knew I was in for the fun of fitting the bike to me with either machine.
I came close to buying the Fatboy. Researching the gee-gaws like windshields and bags and racks for the Fatboy is what swayed me to the Heritage in the end. There are a lot more choices for the Heritage than the Fatboy.
If you're like me, and tend to find yourself on dirt roads a fair bit, the Heritage handles them just fine. I suspect the Heritage handles it better than the wide tired Fatboy does. If you're really wacked and are considering knobbies or the likes, I doubt there is anything like that for the Fatboy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 1,545
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From: MN
Come spring, when Harley has the demo trucks rolling, go ride them both. They are similar, but very much not the same.
I'm shorter than you, and found both perfectly manageable. The big rear tire on the Fatboy gave it a ponderousness in turns that required a deliberate push to heel it over. In other words, the Heritage is a little lighter on its feet.
Out of the box, the ergonomics of the Fatboy were a little better for me than the Heritage. But neither was spot on, so I knew I was in for the fun of fitting the bike to me with either machine.
I came close to buying the Fatboy. Researching the gee-gaws like windshields and bags and racks for the Fatboy is what swayed me to the Heritage in the end. There are a lot more choices for the Heritage than the Fatboy.
If you're like me, and tend to find yourself on dirt roads a fair bit, the Heritage handles them just fine. I suspect the Heritage handles it better than the wide tired Fatboy does. If you're really wacked and are considering knobbies or the likes, I doubt there is anything like that for the Fatboy.
I'm shorter than you, and found both perfectly manageable. The big rear tire on the Fatboy gave it a ponderousness in turns that required a deliberate push to heel it over. In other words, the Heritage is a little lighter on its feet.
Out of the box, the ergonomics of the Fatboy were a little better for me than the Heritage. But neither was spot on, so I knew I was in for the fun of fitting the bike to me with either machine.
I came close to buying the Fatboy. Researching the gee-gaws like windshields and bags and racks for the Fatboy is what swayed me to the Heritage in the end. There are a lot more choices for the Heritage than the Fatboy.
If you're like me, and tend to find yourself on dirt roads a fair bit, the Heritage handles them just fine. I suspect the Heritage handles it better than the wide tired Fatboy does. If you're really wacked and are considering knobbies or the likes, I doubt there is anything like that for the Fatboy.
Similar experience here. Always thought I'd get a Fatboy, completely changed my mind when I sat on then test rode. Heritage was / is perfect for me as well.
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