heritage softail classic
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 237
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From: NC, USA
I bought a '13 last Sept. and haven't had any issues with the bike. My wife and I love it. I rode 09, '10, '11 used bikes before buying my '13. There is a noticeable difference in power but it wasn't substantial enough (for my tastes) to sway my decision. For me, owning a new bike with full warranty was important. I don't think you'd be disappointed with a 96 motor. The Heritage is a great bike, touring capable but still tossable and fun on the twisties.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 5,618
Likes: 5,144
From: Green Country
I have the 2011 model; no issues. My wife and I are about the same size as y'all, no problems going two-up; although I have changed the cam, ECM, intake and exhaust to to bump the performance a bit.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 647
Likes: 7
From: Corning, Ohio
'08 here and have had it on a couple of 10 day road trips. Bought it new. I'm 'bout 230 and wife 'bout 150 and no issues as far as power. Piled it up high with luggage. Just wanted a touring bike. Still have the FLSTC but getting pressure from the wife to divest myself of it.
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
We Loved ours since day 1.. now 6yrs and 42 K later, we still do.
Only once has she given me a problem, a pin hole in the gas line at 33k, Not unuasual for bikes that use Ethanol gas and those who put in fuel stabilizer in the winter.
Other than that I've only done the usual Maintenance, tires, brakes, oils, filter, and grease and lube..
Oh I did have to replace the Battery at 5yrs last spring.
In short she's been the best one of all the bikes I've owned, great for week long trips or just short ones.. and the wife is on the back 90% of the time.
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Only once has she given me a problem, a pin hole in the gas line at 33k, Not unuasual for bikes that use Ethanol gas and those who put in fuel stabilizer in the winter.
Other than that I've only done the usual Maintenance, tires, brakes, oils, filter, and grease and lube..
Oh I did have to replace the Battery at 5yrs last spring.
In short she's been the best one of all the bikes I've owned, great for week long trips or just short ones.. and the wife is on the back 90% of the time.
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Last edited by oct1949; Jun 26, 2013 at 03:50 PM.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 27
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From: winnipeg
thanks to everyone for your feedback. seems to me there's alot of happy HSC lovers out there ! I am looking in Fargo as it is $2000 cheaper than here North of the border {like every damn thing } . Today i saw an ad on craigslist 2012 HSC 32 miles ...yes that's right 32 miles fro $ 16500 Crazy !! but the owner doesnt have title documents just MOA and cant understand why i would need that ! I am very skeptical at this point !
Thanks again.
Glenn
Thanks again.
Glenn
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 27
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From: winnipeg
purchasing a used harley in USA
Can someone explain to me the painful or painless process involved in purchasing a HSC in Fargo and bringin it back across into Canada?
I have a friend who paid CASH and said no real problems. Another who had to change his speedometer to a metric one and another who didnt have to change speedo.
Thanks again.
Glenn
I have a friend who paid CASH and said no real problems. Another who had to change his speedometer to a metric one and another who didnt have to change speedo.
Thanks again.
Glenn
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: winnipeg
How does it handle with all the extra weight . Hell it looks like you have to be 6 ft 5 to see over that shield ?
Very cool .
thx
Glenn