Calling all Heritage owners
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: UK
07 Heritage, as for mods, custom paint job, V&H Bigshots, Stage 1, Billet Front 6 pot calliper, floating disc on the front, braided brake hoses, upgraded passenger seat for the touring seat, new speedo with combined tacho, fitted Harley bag stiffeners and locks, plus locking quick release for them, so can easily remove. Latest purchase, a set of Shotgun shocks, yet to fit.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Lake Tahoe California
I am thinking of trading off the Night Train for a Heritage. For those of you who own one, what modifications are needed with a new bike to make it comfortably ridable and more stylish as well as durable. I am thinking about an engine guard for a start. The dealer is talking about lowering it. Also some type of change to the lids of the bags? Can not remember exactly what it was. So are there known problems with a Heritage? After having one, would you get another? Anyone with experience with one of these bikes, share it with me. I would appreciate it.
That said, an engine guard is always a good place to start. Added protection for slow-speed lay-down (though I know that would never happen to you), and a good place to mount highway pegs makes the engine guard both nice for looks and function. Reinforcing the bags with inserts helps them to keep their shape, and is pretty inexpensive.
Now mine has, as you can plainly see, the Springer front end, which, in my experience, rides nicer then the telescopic fork of the standard Heritage, but does require some extra maintenance. Well worth it, IMHO.
I do not think you could go wrong with a standard Heritage. Each year (or vintage) has its own challenges, but nothing unique to the Heritage model. If H-D engines had some problem of that year, then it would too, but the Heritage, as far as I have seen or known, has no unique problems in particular.
Let us know what you wind up doing.
Ride safe
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
Well I got the bike on friday. Or I should say I ordered it. It is a 2012 carryover with ABS and security. I got a very good deal on it and they gave me more for my trade in than I paid for it. I am sending off for the 2013 special edition Bombshell paint set. All sorts of other extras too. They said it should all be ready by March.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Pictures.. man, Pictures..
We love Pics..
and congrats,, U won't be sorry.
Now break her in and then throw some pipes, A/c and cams at her and really put a smile on Ur face.
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We love Pics..
and congrats,, U won't be sorry.
Now break her in and then throw some pipes, A/c and cams at her and really put a smile on Ur face.
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
These are pictures from Harleys site. If you have the 2013 parts book, they have a 2 page picture of this bike in the Softail section.
When I finally get it I will post lots of pictures.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 157
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From: Miami, Fl
Nice.. You will definutely turn heads with that!! I agree with most everyone else about the seat. Very comfy for a stock seat. A crash bar with highway pegs makes it even more comfy. If your gonna ride 2-up, your passenger will appreciate floor boards. The strap across the passenger seat bothered the back of my girlfriends legs so I just took it off and no more problem. If you plan on doing any weekend rides, a luggage rack is a must and cosmeticly looks good. I have an after market bag that fits on it for weekend rides.
Congrates on the new bike!!
Congrates on the new bike!!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 257
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From: Driggs, Idaho
Have ridden all kinds of bikes over the years. The only way I will replace my Heritage is with another Heritage. Love it. That is one great looking paint scheme you are getting. Enjoy.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Michigan
I and my wife just purchased a flstc with abs and security. It is being stored over the winter at the dealership. We recently got a few mods done. I am new here so I will definitely be on the watch for more ideas
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From: Montclair, CA.
