More studs on the bag. Different leather dressing on tank bib and sissy bar, 2 inch higher handlebars, older style speedo, halfmoon floorboards and oval brake pedal. Different trim on bottom of front fender. Other than that pretty much the same bike.... love mine !

 

Shorter windshield too.

 

The fork cover is chrome (and my 2008 isn't!). I was also told one cylinder will automatically shut off if the engine is too hot. This is a fix for the heat problem under the legs when you're stuck in traffic for too long... (I installed heat shields on mine and it helps).

I love my Heritage 2008. Even after I ride all day, my body doesn't hurt anywhere. Which is a good thing at my age!

 

I remember that it also has the whitewall tires as well.

 

I have an 08 ...... checked out an 09 at the dealer 2 weekends ago. Only changes are cosmetic. I like my 08 better.

 

Me too. I have no regrets getting my '08 a month before the '09s came out.

 

Besides the cosmetic changes mentioned:

Unladen Seat height down .3 inches.
Rake down 1 degree to 31.
Oil Capacity is up .5 to 3.5 qts.
Dry Weight is down 7 pounds to 718
Running Weight is up 15 pounds to 765
Torque is up 1.9 ft pounds to 87.90, measured 450 rpms lower.
Base prices are up $54.00
Wheel Option is up $50 to $500
Freight dropped $30 to $300

 

Just bought my white gold/pewter pearl '09 8/28. I have nothing to compare it to. I picked it up and rode it 400 miles the next day. 800 miles on it already. Very comfortable, mini apes are just the right height to relax and lay back a little. Put vance and hines big shots long on it today and they sound great. RSD air filter and tuner to follow. Will keep you updated.

 

Fish cop when I tell people I'm thinking about getting a heritage they act like it some huge downgrade from my Ultra. To me the heritage is the ultimate harley davidson look. I think I'm gonna go test ride one.