New Heritage Classic
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 354
Likes: 8
From: Pittsburgh , Pa.
Well, I traded my Sporty for a 2012 Heritage Classic today. I'm blaming uklauren LOL. Yes, Lauren, I saw you traded your's at the 1000 mile checkup. Well, at least I made it to 2500! Actually, I should have bought the Heritage up front, but I didn't argue hard enough and my wife limited my expenditure. This time I whined liked a little boy and got my way! She's probably shaking her head and thinking 31 years married is too much time put in to get rid of me now 
...I know it's not my looks or money.
Seriously though, thank you, Lauren. That Heritage you traded up to looked so good and I knew I wanted a bigger bike. When I saw yours, I decided that was what I wanted. The ride is night and day difference and my wife actually said "wow" when she sat on the pillion.
Of course I can never again ask for anything more than a gum ball, but I'm a happy camper.
And, yes, Dickey, I know your thoughts on marriage and women LOL. Guess I'm whipped
...I know it's not my looks or money.Seriously though, thank you, Lauren. That Heritage you traded up to looked so good and I knew I wanted a bigger bike. When I saw yours, I decided that was what I wanted. The ride is night and day difference and my wife actually said "wow" when she sat on the pillion.
Of course I can never again ask for anything more than a gum ball, but I'm a happy camper.
And, yes, Dickey, I know your thoughts on marriage and women LOL. Guess I'm whipped
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I have been considering changing from my 1200 XLC (2008) but being an old guy, am concerned about the weight of the Heritage - - am also considering the Switchback, but I like the looks of the Heritage and can get a used one much cheaper than the new Switchback.
What was you bigest problem with the bigger bike? And how did you overcome it?
The dealer has offered me a test ride.
Thanks,
Balloo
What was you bigest problem with the bigger bike? And how did you overcome it?
The dealer has offered me a test ride.
Thanks,
Balloo
63 here and had ours for 5+ yrs now..
IMO its the best of all 9 of the bikes I've owned for our style of riding.
Sit's low and rides great and the Ergo of the bars and seat is perfect for me.
Plus the balance of her is easy to keep up..
I've rode RK's, Street Glds and one Ultra.. just me but, I'll still take a Heritage..
..
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,908
Likes: 19
From: Dayton
OP, congrats! Can't go wrong with a Heritage, I always say.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 595
Likes: 3
From: Florida
Wow, that orange really looks nice...especially with the stripped down look.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 351
Likes: 1
From: Fl
PowerDude, I like the look. I thought my wife would really go for the orange, but she was so-so on it. So, with her ambivalence and the extra $800+, I decided to get the black instead. If it had only been a couple hundred difference, I probable would have gone with the orange. The dealer said a lot of folks were opting for it this year.
And I'm definitely in love with the Heritage. The ride is SWEET!!
And I'm definitely in love with the Heritage. The ride is SWEET!!
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Broken Arrow
I have been considering changing from my 1200 XLC (2008) but being an old guy, am concerned about the weight of the Heritage - - am also considering the Switchback, but I like the looks of the Heritage and can get a used one much cheaper than the new Switchback.
What was you bigest problem with the bigger bike? And how did you overcome it?
The dealer has offered me a test ride.
Thanks,
Balloo
What was you bigest problem with the bigger bike? And how did you overcome it?
The dealer has offered me a test ride.
Thanks,
Balloo