Has anyone heard anything as to Harley Davidson bringing back the Heritage Springer? Last year after suddenly being laid off, I had to sell my '99 Heritage Springer (4000 miles) / Laser Red / $10,500. It was a great bike.

 

That would be nice if they would bring it back. I have the last year of the classic springer

 

Haven't heard anything, but Harley's lineup doesn't look right without one Springer in it.

 

I don't see them bringing them back the Heritage Springer... But.. Plenty of them out for sale... Go get yourself another one....

 

The Heritage Springers are quite rare, in the grand scheme of Harley Davidson. In 2011 H-D sold, worldwide, 235,188 bikes. In 2001, its rarest production year of the 1997-2003 lifespan of the Heritage Springer Softail, H-D made only 1857 Heritage Springers. That is like half of one percent of H-D bike sales. They were a pricey motorcycle.

My Heritage Springer set the original owner back well over $23K new (probably got it for less than sticker as some owners I know bought theirs new for much more than that). The sales price of the HS was probably at least a few grand more than the comparable Heritage of the same year, new. My guess is that there was not the profit per unit nor the market demand to keep the HS line in production. I am not sure of what has changed in today's market to make it any different now.

Besides the awesome handling and good looks of the HS, I like that it is rare. I like going on rides and being the only Heritage Springer that most folks have ever seen. The downside is that there are quite a few aftermarket parts that must be model specific to fit. This makes accessories, at least some, harder to find and pricier if you do find one.

Obviously I feel they are worth it. They hold their value better than other models too due to the rarity. Keep your eyes open for one. You'll find it. It took me years to find the right bike. The right year, with the right color, with the low-low miles, at the right price. My bike turned out to be located less than three miles from the house I grew up in. Fate has a way of connecting you to the bike that was meant for you.

 

I heard / read that they couldn't make the springer compatible with ABS.

 

I've heard this as well.

And Dave, I too like the HS's rarity.

 

correct the ABS is proving to be an akilies heel for the springer.i wanted a heritage springer but wanted a new bike with the updated front rocker bushings so i made one from a crossbones.looks great,and rides like a caddy

 

I agree! No other style captures Harley Davidson history like a Springer. It doesn't seem right to be without one offering in the line-up.




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To me the only real Heritage Springers were the 97-99. Straight up. I had a 97 white with red scallop. Sold it.

My take: keep moving. Get something different. Now I'm building a chopper.

Next? Who knows?