2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
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From: Vancouver, Canada
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
Seems to have the same multiple problems re-occuring across multiple models and years.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1972390/m...tm.htm#2110506
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1972390/m...tm.htm#2110506
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From: Arkansas
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
well I'm no troll, but until HD resolves their big motor heating issue (which I'm sure will involve water cooled), I won't buy a newer one...I wouldn't wear shorts while riding, but am more concerned with the high temps damaging internal parts than "feeling hot" at the stop signs... to top that off, my friend rides an '07 Heritage, and my stock (except A/C and pipes) 2001 88 incher will run off and leave his 96 incher (also with pipes and race tuner)...I just can't see the extra engine size if the benefits aren't there...
Road Captain
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From: Arizona
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
ORIGINAL: Dean454
Seems to have the same multiple problems re-occuring across multiple models and years.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1972390/m...tm.htm#2110506
Seems to have the same multiple problems re-occuring across multiple models and years.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1972390/m...tm.htm#2110506
Does this sound familiar?
What a shame, pay thousands of dollars for an amp from a so called reputable manufacture "Marshall"and then have to spend another load on getting the amp to sound the way it should sound. What are the Marshall techs thinking when they build these things, it's as if they've never heard vintage sound before. If people can get past this name thing "Marshall" they'll get a much better and more vintage sounding amp by purchasing a ready built from George, or even building one from scratch themselves. If your one who needs the "Marshall" name on your amp, they sell the logos on EBAY for about $20.00, which is much cheaper than an amp overhaul!
Cruiser
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RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
Can I give my 2 cents.....My buddies and I traded in our '97 evos for an '07 Fatty. I've put over 2,000 KM (1,000) miles on it.We've never been so satisfied with our bikes. We have been so impressed with the improvements over the '97. I don't care what anybody says, the '07 is an awesome bike. Best Harley I've ever owned.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Out of Commiefornia!
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
Not to be argumentative, or get into the 'fray' that this thread is turning into, but my buddy and I ride together a lot since I got my bike. He has an '04, with similar mods as mine, and our temps are nearly identical every step of the way. Also, on our last 125 mile run last weekend, we swapped bikes and he can't stop raving about the positive differences (handling, power, gearing) that the new model brings over his. I could really tell the difference in power (the 96 isnoticably more powerful, in my brief experience) when launching from a start... he says he feels he always has to be 'on it', but really was impressed with the new engine. I certainly could see what he was referring to, as it did feel like I had to get on the throttle pretty hard just to get it moving, while mine is effortless.
Just a couple of honest, unbiased observations based on an apples-to-apples comparison... your mileage may vary!
Roger
Just a couple of honest, unbiased observations based on an apples-to-apples comparison... your mileage may vary!
Roger
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From: NJ
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
ORIGINAL: shortfatboy
well I'm no troll, but until HD resolves their big motor heating issue (which I'm sure will involve water cooled), I won't buy a newer one...I wouldn't wear shorts while riding, but am more concerned with the high temps damaging internal parts than "feeling hot" at the stop signs... to top that off, my friend rides an '07 Heritage, and my stock (except A/C and pipes) 2001 88 incher will run off and leave his 96 incher (also with pipes and race tuner)...I just can't see the extra engine size if the benefits aren't there...
well I'm no troll, but until HD resolves their big motor heating issue (which I'm sure will involve water cooled), I won't buy a newer one...I wouldn't wear shorts while riding, but am more concerned with the high temps damaging internal parts than "feeling hot" at the stop signs... to top that off, my friend rides an '07 Heritage, and my stock (except A/C and pipes) 2001 88 incher will run off and leave his 96 incher (also with pipes and race tuner)...I just can't see the extra engine size if the benefits aren't there...
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Sydney
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
i keep on seeing these posts from guys running 88's telling the whole world that they blow off the new 96's......I'm with Heritage07, and every bike journo that tested the 96 a year ago - the new motor and gear box outperforms the 88 in every test.
grzly
grzly
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RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
ORIGINAL: WolfDog
I can say only 2 things.
First off I am sorry to hear of your troubles with the new 08 bike, BUT
It is under Warranty is it not?
Seriously, if they wont fix it/take it back RIDE Like its stolen....if it doesnt break, it will be one Bad *** motor.
I wish you luck my freind, Ride the Hell out of it.....[8D]
I can say only 2 things.
First off I am sorry to hear of your troubles with the new 08 bike, BUT
It is under Warranty is it not?
Seriously, if they wont fix it/take it back RIDE Like its stolen....if it doesnt break, it will be one Bad *** motor.
I wish you luck my freind, Ride the Hell out of it.....[8D]
I broke my bitch in right and drove it likeI stole it, at 4000mi oil leaking all over the place F**k it . If the P.O.S is going to break I will know there is a problem sooner than later so the warranty will cover the issues before it runs out.
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From: Franklin, TN
RE: 2008 Heritage - The 07 Curse Continues
ORIGINAL: Sillverback
I think you must be talking about Bumpus or Cool Springs. That would be my bet. Great places to go look...but not buy. Good luck with your 08, hope you get the bugs worked out.
I think you must be talking about Bumpus or Cool Springs. That would be my bet. Great places to go look...but not buy. Good luck with your 08, hope you get the bugs worked out.
I think I'll ride down there in a few days and check them out.
Marsh