Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Nebraska
RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I am biased......
At 6'2 you will be fine. One thing I did on mine was ordered the Harley Goodies floor board extensions and move the boards out. Makes the feet seating a whole lot better. I am 6'1". I also changed the bars as I just simply hate the stock bars to 12.5 chubbies.
At 6'2 you will be fine. One thing I did on mine was ordered the Harley Goodies floor board extensions and move the boards out. Makes the feet seating a whole lot better. I am 6'1". I also changed the bars as I just simply hate the stock bars to 12.5 chubbies.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Parkton,MD.
RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I've had a 1999 anda 2002 Heritagethen jumped to an Ultra, just went back to a 2008 Heritage. True as said above the Ultra gave me a bit more comfort on 6000 + trips but I've ridden both the 1999 and the 2002 East Coast to West Coast. I missed the Tourpak for storage on the long trips but have never reallyhad a problem withluggage on the Heritages. My 2002 was themost comfortable, just was? Can't go wrong buying a Heritage. Stay safe and buy your Heritage.
Hrd Rider
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RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I got an 08 Heritage classic and I love it
Crimpson red and lots of bling. It's a dream to ride and all the compliments I get on the bike are nice too
You cant go wrong with a FLSTC.
Crimpson red and lots of bling. It's a dream to ride and all the compliments I get on the bike are nice tooYou cant go wrong with a FLSTC.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 983
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From: Sydney
RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I had the dealer do a straight swap for WW's when I got my heritage delivered. i reckon it is the most versatile bike off the floor that HD makes .enjoy what ever you choose and ride safe.
ORIGINAL: TAWoody
Check out the Deluxe too. I like it better than the Heritage. The Deluxe's seat and ground clearance is lower to the ground giving it a sporty/cool look and ride. Not to mention buying a heritage means getting all of those extras that the Deluxe doesn't have as standard. With the Deluxe you can buy all those accessories yourself but you're not restricted to buy what Harley decides to give you. I didn't want a cookie cutter bike that everyone else was going to have. It's kind of a waste of money to buy those stock parts on the bike then go buy different stuff and try to sell the stock crap at a loss. Just my opinion. Plus white walls are cool.
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Check out the Deluxe too. I like it better than the Heritage. The Deluxe's seat and ground clearance is lower to the ground giving it a sporty/cool look and ride. Not to mention buying a heritage means getting all of those extras that the Deluxe doesn't have as standard. With the Deluxe you can buy all those accessories yourself but you're not restricted to buy what Harley decides to give you. I didn't want a cookie cutter bike that everyone else was going to have. It's kind of a waste of money to buy those stock parts on the bike then go buy different stuff and try to sell the stock crap at a loss. Just my opinion. Plus white walls are cool.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Chicagoland
RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I went from a 2000 Sporty to an 06 Heritage and it was the best move I could have made! For me, the fit of the bike is just about perfect - I'm 5'10". I'm flat-footed with the stock saddle. I like the lower center of gravity. I just did 300+ miles last Sunday and I could have kept going!
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From: SW Ohio
RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
Heritage is awesome. I guess i dunno if it would be good for a first bike.... JMO .
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RE: Considering Heritage Classic as first bike
I have a 07 classic and love the way it handles...I am 6'5 and do not feel cramp up on it. As far as slow turning...hell the floorboards will keep you up a little when they drag......LOL...whatever you get....ride safe.
