The Everything 2018+ Heritage Thread
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 176
Likes: 33
From: Texas Hill Country
Thank you, but I am specifically looking for the Mustang Solo seat
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 565
Likes: 197
From: London, UK
I bought the Sundowner seat and the Gresshopper backrest.
The other day I went for a 3 hour round trip. Within about 100 yards, it was obvious the backrest was of no use - I have Hollywood Bars on my Heritage, which I guess leans me a touch forward compared to the stock bars AND because the sundowner has a thicker back-of-seat, the backrest bracket is not 100% flush with the search mounting bracket...
End result being my back doesnt reach the backrest.
Its not all bad... the sundowner was so comfy Im not sure I needed the backrest, however, that said, on the home stretch I did feel that being able to lean into something might be nice.
So, Ill tinker with the bracket, see if I can bend it a touch to reach where it needs to be, but for now, the Sundowner is pretty perfect.
The other day I went for a 3 hour round trip. Within about 100 yards, it was obvious the backrest was of no use - I have Hollywood Bars on my Heritage, which I guess leans me a touch forward compared to the stock bars AND because the sundowner has a thicker back-of-seat, the backrest bracket is not 100% flush with the search mounting bracket...
End result being my back doesnt reach the backrest.
Its not all bad... the sundowner was so comfy Im not sure I needed the backrest, however, that said, on the home stretch I did feel that being able to lean into something might be nice.
So, Ill tinker with the bracket, see if I can bend it a touch to reach where it needs to be, but for now, the Sundowner is pretty perfect.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 43
Likes: 3
From: Chilliwack, BC
Introducing myself to this thread. Picked up a 2018 Heritage 107 last Thursday and now all it has done is rained so very little riding time. Road metrics previously since I started riding in the 90’s and I have to say this is the best I have ridden so far. I have had Honda Shadow 750, Yamaha 1300 tourer, and Yamaha Stryker 1300 which I modded a lot. First item on my list is to fix the exhaust sound. I had cobra swepts on the Yamaha and they were loud and got a lot of drone in my modular helmet. I am hoping to find someting slightly quieter and lower tone. I started looking at the Street Cannons, Vance and Hines Eliminator 300, and Rinehart 3.5. Seems like the SC is just better than stock slightly which is below what I would like. Rinehart seems ok but might be a bit loud. Anyone have experience with the Eliminator 300 from V&H? Could you share you experience and if so sound.
I shyed away from Harley for too many years because I knew if I rode one and met the people the culture would have me smiling all the way home. Look forward to learning from those on these forums.
I shyed away from Harley for too many years because I knew if I rode one and met the people the culture would have me smiling all the way home. Look forward to learning from those on these forums.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 594
From: Alabama
I bought the Sundowner seat and the Gresshopper backrest.
The other day I went for a 3 hour round trip. Within about 100 yards, it was obvious the backrest was of no use - I have Hollywood Bars on my Heritage, which I guess leans me a touch forward compared to the stock bars AND because the sundowner has a thicker back-of-seat, the backrest bracket is not 100% flush with the search mounting bracket...
End result being my back doesnt reach the backrest.
Its not all bad... the sundowner was so comfy Im not sure I needed the backrest, however, that said, on the home stretch I did feel that being able to lean into something might be nice.
So, Ill tinker with the bracket, see if I can bend it a touch to reach where it needs to be, but for now, the Sundowner is pretty perfect.
The other day I went for a 3 hour round trip. Within about 100 yards, it was obvious the backrest was of no use - I have Hollywood Bars on my Heritage, which I guess leans me a touch forward compared to the stock bars AND because the sundowner has a thicker back-of-seat, the backrest bracket is not 100% flush with the search mounting bracket...
End result being my back doesnt reach the backrest.
Its not all bad... the sundowner was so comfy Im not sure I needed the backrest, however, that said, on the home stretch I did feel that being able to lean into something might be nice.
So, Ill tinker with the bracket, see if I can bend it a touch to reach where it needs to be, but for now, the Sundowner is pretty perfect.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 809
From: Ormond Beach, Florida
My Grasshopper back rest was usless with my Reach seat. They sent be a new on with an extention built into the slip in plate at no cost. I just sent the oroginal back to them. Made a world of difference.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 19
Likes: 3
From: Massachusetts
Pulled the trigger on Stage 1, rineharts and heal toe shifter at my 1000 mi check up.$$ wow! It was just too quiet and the bike warranty extends to this modification so why not....They have to look at vibration causing gas cap to buzz, make clutch more smooth and grease that wimpy sidestand.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 809
From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Pulled the trigger on Stage 1, rineharts and heal toe shifter at my 1000 mi check up.$$ wow! It was just too quiet and the bike warranty extends to this modification so why not....They have to look at vibration causing gas cap to buzz, make clutch more smooth and grease that wimpy sidestand.
Fix the gas cap buzz...will never happen. Little tricks help. Close cap til you get 4-5 clicks then back off till you feel a little snugness. May need to repeat.
Hope you are getting a tune with the Stage I. Makes a difference to idle and throttle responce. For the better.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 176
Likes: 33
From: Texas Hill Country
After some waffling between a Low Rider and a Heritage, I pulled the trigger on the Heritage. This thread was most helpful. It will be a 2018 Twisted Cherry 107 with the engine bone stock for now. Probably the first stock H-D engine I ever took home. I am having a few goodies added. Getting any new ride sorted out and fitting properly is a fun journey - this one will begin this week (hopefully). We needed the rain in Texas, but thee is no end in sight for a while.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,584
Likes: 918
From: coast to coast
Introducing myself to this thread. Picked up a 2018 Heritage 107 last Thursday and now all it has done is rained so very little riding time. Road metrics previously since I started riding in the 90s and I have to say this is the best I have ridden so far. I have had Honda Shadow 750, Yamaha 1300 tourer, and Yamaha Stryker 1300 which I modded a lot. First item on my list is to fix the exhaust sound. I had cobra swepts on the Yamaha and they were loud and got a lot of drone in my modular helmet. I am hoping to find someting slightly quieter and lower tone. I started looking at the Street Cannons, Vance and Hines Eliminator 300, and Rinehart 3.5. Seems like the SC is just better than stock slightly which is below what I would like. Rinehart seems ok but might be a bit loud. Anyone have experience with the Eliminator 300 from V&H? Could you share you experience and if so sound.
I shyed away from Harley for too many years because I knew if I rode one and met the people the culture would have me smiling all the way home. Look forward to learning from those on these forums.
I shyed away from Harley for too many years because I knew if I rode one and met the people the culture would have me smiling all the way home. Look forward to learning from those on these forums.