Bought a nice low mileage '18 Heritage (Twisted Cherry) yesterday. Basically the bike is stock, with exception of aftermarket grips and a black engine guard with highway pegs. I'll be needing to be getting things setup correctly for my needs. I'm looking for suggestions/opinions on whats available. Any pictures would be helpful.

Highest priority...

Before I list this stuff - should query opinions on the chrome vs. black issue. I know the default choice for the Heritage would be black accessories, but I've seen a few on here that have chosen to go with chrome. Their chrome accessories actually looked pretty good on their Heritages. The chrome helped contrast with/balance out the black. So, I'm still trying to decide - and I might go chrome. Anybody got pics of chrome accessories on a '18+ Heritage?

1) I'll need a back rest for the Mrs. I've looked at what HD has. The standard sized HoldFast Sissy Bar looks alright with the mid sized backrest pad. Perhaps that and the associated luggage rack. Any other alternatives I should be looking at?

2) Fangs. Buffeting was certainly a problem when I first test rode a Heritage. Yesterday, when I went to check out what is now my bike, I had them take the windshield off right from the start. So I'm expecting to need fangs for the bike if I want to run with the windshield. HD still hasn't come out with fangs for the '18+ models. So that leaves two options. Adapt (drill hole) the ones for the 17's to work or look at JES Customs. Which once work better? Look better? Thinking chrome here too maybe.

3) This would seem like a simple one, but... I'll need to get a battery maintainer. I use Warm & Safe heated gear and use their coax battery connector on my Nightster instead of the standard SAE. I haven't looked at the Heritage closely enough to figure this out yet, but was wondering how/where folks ran their battery connector - or connectors - for a two up scenario.

Less immediate priority...

1) Engine guard and highway pegs. As noted the bike currently has a standard black engine guard with apparently standard highway pegs. The highway pegs will not be of any use as currently configured. They're too far away for me. So different highway pegs? Mustache engine guard? Other suggestions?

2) Might need to look into new seats. The Mustang Vintage Solo on my Nightster has worked well. I might take a look at what Mustang has for the Heritage. I'll get the bead immediately though and see how things go with those on.

High Priority - but may have to wait.

1) Exhaust (or slip-ons). I can tell you what are good performers for the Sportsters. Have no idea what's been working well for the M8s. Currently the bike is just too quiet. I can't hear it run with helmet/ear plugs in. I shift by ear so not being able to hear the thing run is problematic. I'd like to address this immediately, but the bike still has warranty left until November and for now I'd like to maintain it. I could go with approved slip-ons, but if I'm going to play with the exhaust I'd prefer to do a proper Stage I. So a conundrum. I'm not even sure an approved set of slip-ons would allow me to hear the thing run.

Well that's good for now. I'll probably drop post here - seeking opinions etc. - with things I come across.

 

I went with Rinehart Slip ons. Really dont need to go beyond this with the M8 since the cats are in the muffler and not head pipe. If you have the 107", you may want to get the larger ventilater a/c. But if you do, then prob need a tuner if you get a lot of popping. 114" already has the larger a/c. Remember to pick up muffler gaskets if you go with Rineharts.

I also have the JES fangs in black. Look ok with the windshield on. However, I also added the larger LRS recurve at 17" and still have buffeting (better than stock) so its really a rider issue. I am 5'8" so its a toss up if you want to go with the larger LRS or fangs as LRS are pretty cheap, I think they may still be having a sale.

 

That's not very encouraging. I'm between 5'7" and 5'8". I was hoping the fangs would solve my issue. Been poking around. Some had tried the HD fangs for '17s and drilled the hole to make them fit. Only problem I've heard with them is that they contact the engine guard at full lock. Don't know if they would be more effective.

 

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1) Engine guard and highway pegs. As noted the bike currently has a standard black engine guard with apparently standard highway pegs. The highway pegs will not be of any use as currently configured. They're too far away for me. So different highway pegs? Mustache engine guard? Other suggestions?

This should be simple - highway peg mounts for engine guards guards can be installed in multiple positions, If the are too far away, you can turn them around and make them closer. Worst case would be a replacement bracket that swirls for multiple positions.

 

Just went through this with my '18 Deluxe. I'm only 5' 9" with a short inseam and a long torso. When I bought my bike I bought the 18" HD windshield. It was woefully too short for me and I experienced the same buffeting everyone seems to complain about. Over the winter I modified a set of the 2017 HD Fangs and installed a 21" Freedom recurve shield (the protective film is still on the shield in this picture). This week I've been able to get out and put some serious miles on the bike. The buffeting is almost non-existent. I'm a real happy camper now.

 

I have a set of RCX 3" slip ons in chrome, with black end tips that are deep and rumbly, but a bit too loud for me. I was looking to sell them. or trade someone with Street Cannons who think they are too quiet. Let me know if this may be of interest.

 

how much dude

 

I'd prefer the HD fangs that you show there (they look great on that Deluxe by the way). My only concern with them has been post by others noting that they contact the engine guard (if installed) when the bars are at full lock. I wonder if this is a mounting issue. If it were possible to raise the fangs slightly would they then clear?

 

2018 Anniversary Heritage with Machete Wheels and V&H Eliminators.

Here is a Heritage where I've added more chrome to balance it out. It's all your own personnel taste.

 

I am 5' 8" have a 30 in. inseam, mods I done to my 2018 Heritage
Ultimate Seat, best mod.
PegBoard adjustable floorboards, 2nd. best mod.
Softail Slim 4 1/2 pullback risers.
Moustache Engine guard, and yes my feet will reach it.
Saddlebag guards.
The seat is very comfortable and the pegboads which replace your stock floorboards and are fully adjustable forward or backward and
allow use of foot pegs where you need them