New Heritage Classic
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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
The extra weight is great on the road, though. It feels so much more stable, especially on the highway. I think it's the wrong word, but I want to say I feel more confident on the Heritage than I did on the Sporty.
Last edited by Lyttuch; Aug 1, 2012 at 12:38 PM.
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That's the way I like to ride it unless we're going to head out for the weekend. My wife has a sportster and wouldn't ride (drive) the heritage without a crash bar. So that's been the first mod along with the quick detach stuff for the sissy bar and saddle bags.
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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!!
She fell in love with the orange after seeing it outside. Kind of reminds me of Big Blue Pearl in that regard. BBP doesn't seem like much under the lights but really pops in the sunlight.
And like was mentioned earlier I was able to get a great deal on the bike so I didn't feel bad about paying a little extra for the orange. Plus it was the only heritage they had with the wheel and tire upgrade. Just kind of helped close the deal, so to speak.
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ha, well congrats to you. I am totally in love with my week old Heritage, it's like riding in an armchair instead of sitting on a bike. First couple of days I was a bit nervous with the extra weight but I've been commuting to work and rode all weekend and am much more confident on tight turns.
What color did you get? Stoked for you. Ride safe
What color did you get? Stoked for you. Ride safe
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Ride one that's been lowered first. If you don't mind your footboards draggin' every time you push it in the curves, go for it.
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The only things I've found I have to get used to...not really problems...are the weight when trying to back it up and forgetting the kickstand is down (darn thing doesn't stick out much past the floorboards, so I forget it's there until I hear the faint scrape scrape about 10 feet after I start).
The extra weight is great on the road, though. It feels so much more stable, especially on the highway. I think it's the wrong word, but I want to say I feel more confident on the Heritage than I did on the Sporty.
The extra weight is great on the road, though. It feels so much more stable, especially on the highway. I think it's the wrong word, but I want to say I feel more confident on the Heritage than I did on the Sporty.
And I totally agree with weight and lower center of gravity making a huge difference on the road. Getting passed by an 18 wheeler is not such an adventure anymore. And I think more confident is exactly the right term.
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Good point. We do ride the mountians a good bit. (my son lives just south of the smokies) Probably just as much as we cruise the beach. We live about 2 hours from either.
Last edited by PowerDude; Aug 1, 2012 at 07:02 PM.
