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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Upstate New York
I hated the stock seat, but some don't seem bothered. I had speedometer fogging but drilling a few small holes in the housing reduced it by 95% or so. I hate the flimsy, badly designed jiffy stand. I also had to have the rear brake bled as there was air in the line from the factory.
Other than that, I have to say the bike has been as trouble free as to be downright boring. In 33,000 miles I've done nothing but routine servicing, tires, one set of front brake pads and one battery. It's been as reliable as my Honda Fit or a Norelco shaver.
Other than that, I have to say the bike has been as trouble free as to be downright boring. In 33,000 miles I've done nothing but routine servicing, tires, one set of front brake pads and one battery. It's been as reliable as my Honda Fit or a Norelco shaver.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
Vibration
You probably won't notice it if this is your first Harley but the Heritage has a high frequency vibration that other Harleys doesn't have . If you had ever rode a rubber mount Harley you would see what I'm talking about .
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Pennsylvania
As I've mentioned in numerous threads, yeah the Harley collections are a serious problem with the 2018+ Heritage. I cannot speak for the other models. I am curious though, but I just don't have the time to do the research to find out.
My personal problem is my OCD demands everything matches. So knowing what I know about Harley parts (and aftermarket too) I can't pull the trigger on anything unless I am certain I can get all of it. You would laugh at all the 'Saved Searches' I have going on eBay. It's truly pathetic. All that said, the only cosmetic parts I have added are the front axel covers (cheap aftermarket which do not need to match anything) and grips. Grips are like shoes. They have to fit just right. So, for now I just wait
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Upstate New York
And if youd ridden a rigid mounted Evo Heritage like I did for 25 years you wouldnt notice any vibration.
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
Rigid
I owned and rode a rigid mounted triumph Bonnie 650 for several years it vibrated like crazy coated my leg with oil and rode like you were sitting on a rock but I loved it ! I also had a 69 Ironhead that vibrated so bad couldn't keep any light bulb in it . Had a couple of shovels that would shake you up pretty good too. The huge difference was I was young then ! I just think it's odd an 09 Dyna Lowrider is smoother around 75-85 than a new Heritage Softail.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2021
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From: florida
I had a '66 Norton Atlas. Solid mount motor, vertical twin. Couldn't keep light bulbs in it. Cracked the fenders, It was ride for one hour-fix for two.
THAT was a vibrator!
THAT was a vibrator!
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Road Warrior
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From: Ft Smith Arkansas
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Live with an old Kawasaki triple if you want to really enjoy vibrations.
Used to try traveling on it. It'd have me pissing blood for a few days when I'd do that.
But yes, my Heritage vibrates more at interstate speeds than my Road King did.
And my Road King shook at idle far more than my Heritage does.
Used to try traveling on it. It'd have me pissing blood for a few days when I'd do that.
But yes, my Heritage vibrates more at interstate speeds than my Road King did.
And my Road King shook at idle far more than my Heritage does.