2018 Heritage Issues
Question: I've seen mention of this, but still want to know how many of us experience "Difficulty finding neutral with the motor running"? I just got my 10,000 mile service and mentioned to the service guy who told me it should improve after they adjust the clutch cable. That did help quite a bit, but now I'm wondering if it has something to do with the oil not settled enough? It still seems difficult to find when I'm trying to park the bike in the garage after a good ride.
Question #2: Have any of you had problems with the latches on the saddlebags? On my second replacement (on the same side) and can't help but wonder if the Quality Control at Harley is lacking?
Question #3: When I bought my Heritage, I added a quick detach bracket for a trunk and ordered the trunk. The trunks for these Harley Heritages are junk. Not sure how many Heritages have been sold, but you would think Harley would re-design the trunks with better quality? I returned mine after they tried gluing themselves.
Gas Cap issue. During a long trip I ended up wearing my full-face helmet part of the way home and noticed an obnoxious whistling noise which turned out to be a defective gas tank cap. When the parts kid looked up the part number, he noticed that it had changed, indicating a re-design or updated part. Just FYI if you start noticing any noise from your gas tank, that's where you probably want to start. I haven't had a problem since.
In summary, I love my Heritage. It hauls *** and is light and easy to ride and move round in the garage. I'm seriously considering the cam upgrade and tuner. I'll try to get your input on that later on down the road.
Question #2: Have any of you had problems with the latches on the saddlebags? On my second replacement (on the same side) and can't help but wonder if the Quality Control at Harley is lacking?
Question #3: When I bought my Heritage, I added a quick detach bracket for a trunk and ordered the trunk. The trunks for these Harley Heritages are junk. Not sure how many Heritages have been sold, but you would think Harley would re-design the trunks with better quality? I returned mine after they tried gluing themselves.
Gas Cap issue. During a long trip I ended up wearing my full-face helmet part of the way home and noticed an obnoxious whistling noise which turned out to be a defective gas tank cap. When the parts kid looked up the part number, he noticed that it had changed, indicating a re-design or updated part. Just FYI if you start noticing any noise from your gas tank, that's where you probably want to start. I haven't had a problem since.
In summary, I love my Heritage. It hauls *** and is light and easy to ride and move round in the garage. I'm seriously considering the cam upgrade and tuner. I'll try to get your input on that later on down the road.
Question: I've seen mention of this, but still want to know how many of us experience "Difficulty finding neutral with the motor running"? I just got my 10,000 mile service and mentioned to the service guy who told me it should improve after they adjust the clutch cable. That did help quite a bit, but now I'm wondering if it has something to do with the oil not settled enough? It still seems difficult to find when I'm trying to park the bike in the garage after a good ride.
Question #2: Have any of you had problems with the latches on the saddlebags? On my second replacement (on the same side) and can't help but wonder if the Quality Control at Harley is lacking?
Question #3: When I bought my Heritage, I added a quick detach bracket for a trunk and ordered the trunk. The trunks for these Harley Heritages are junk. Not sure how many Heritages have been sold, but you would think Harley would re-design the trunks with better quality? I returned mine after they tried gluing themselves.
Gas Cap issue. During a long trip I ended up wearing my full-face helmet part of the way home and noticed an obnoxious whistling noise which turned out to be a defective gas tank cap. When the parts kid looked up the part number, he noticed that it had changed, indicating a re-design or updated part. Just FYI if you start noticing any noise from your gas tank, that's where you probably want to start. I haven't had a problem since.
In summary, I love my Heritage. It hauls *** and is light and easy to ride and move round in the garage. I'm seriously considering the cam upgrade and tuner. I'll try to get your input on that later on down the road.
Question #2: Have any of you had problems with the latches on the saddlebags? On my second replacement (on the same side) and can't help but wonder if the Quality Control at Harley is lacking?
Question #3: When I bought my Heritage, I added a quick detach bracket for a trunk and ordered the trunk. The trunks for these Harley Heritages are junk. Not sure how many Heritages have been sold, but you would think Harley would re-design the trunks with better quality? I returned mine after they tried gluing themselves.
Gas Cap issue. During a long trip I ended up wearing my full-face helmet part of the way home and noticed an obnoxious whistling noise which turned out to be a defective gas tank cap. When the parts kid looked up the part number, he noticed that it had changed, indicating a re-design or updated part. Just FYI if you start noticing any noise from your gas tank, that's where you probably want to start. I haven't had a problem since.
In summary, I love my Heritage. It hauls *** and is light and easy to ride and move round in the garage. I'm seriously considering the cam upgrade and tuner. I'll try to get your input on that later on down the road.
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Last edited by OldMike; Jun 4, 2020 at 04:05 PM. Reason: re-worded
I don't have anymore trouble finding neutral on my Heritage than any other Harley I have owned. But I have adjusted my clutch to suit me in the clutch basket.
Have not had any saddlebag latch issues but several others have.
Work around for buzzing/rattling gas cap. Search for "gas cap rattle" You will find a post by another member with photos showing how to put a dimple on the under side of the gas cap ring. I put 4 dimples spaced 90 degrees apart with a screw driver and a rubber hammer. Works perfect
Have not had any saddlebag latch issues but several others have.
Work around for buzzing/rattling gas cap. Search for "gas cap rattle" You will find a post by another member with photos showing how to put a dimple on the under side of the gas cap ring. I put 4 dimples spaced 90 degrees apart with a screw driver and a rubber hammer. Works perfect
I use a heel shifter. Finding neutral is a breeze with a heel shifter.
The latch on the left side bag sticks all the time on mine.
I use the trunk mounting rack but I just strap a bag to the rack.
The latch on the left side bag sticks all the time on mine.
I use the trunk mounting rack but I just strap a bag to the rack.
I don't have anymore trouble finding neutral on my Heritage than any other Harley I have owned. But I have adjusted my clutch to suit me in the clutch basket.
Have not had any saddlebag latch issues but several others have.
Work around for buzzing/rattling gas cap. Search for "gas cap rattle" You will find a post by another member with photos showing how to put a dimple on the under side of the gas cap ring. I put 4 dimples spaced 90 degrees apart with a screw driver and a rubber hammer. Works perfect
Have not had any saddlebag latch issues but several others have.
Work around for buzzing/rattling gas cap. Search for "gas cap rattle" You will find a post by another member with photos showing how to put a dimple on the under side of the gas cap ring. I put 4 dimples spaced 90 degrees apart with a screw driver and a rubber hammer. Works perfect
I have a heel shifter too and it does help, but finding neutral is pretty much a Harley issue and forever shall be.
I agree the saddlebag locks are cheap. I once pulled my key out and the entire lock mechanism came out with it.
I don't have any of the other issues though.
I agree the saddlebag locks are cheap. I once pulled my key out and the entire lock mechanism came out with it.
I don't have any of the other issues though.
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