new owner 2013 flstc.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,225
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
I just got a new Heritage a few weeks ago and so far I've added engine guards, a Grasshopper backrest, wind deflectors and HD "get a grip" hand grips. Also, my Cycle Shack slip ons just arrived today. Enjoy the ride!
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I rode mine easy for the first 40 miles or so to break in then I rode her like I normally do.
Some claim to ride hard several times between the first 20 to 50 miles, like put her in 2nd or 3rd and run her rpm's up and then no brakes to slow down (with engine only), do 1/2 throttle 10 times, then 3/4 ths throttle 10 times and finally WOT 10 times, also make sure to let her cool between runs supposed to seat the rings better.. some do, some don't.
Here's some good reading on how to. just pick one for Urself.
https://www.google.com/search?source...le.JKDgChMSIeo
I also add the Son had His last two broke in on the Dyno tune while tuning when brand new. another way to do it.
New i added Engine guards, Grips, and the stop/brake/run module for the rear.
At one K service I did, SE/AC, Rush muffs, SERT tuner and dyno and changed to Syn3 oils. Also added the Touring rear seat, detachable sissy bar and touring sissy bar pad along with FloorBoards for the wifes comfort and new FloorBoards inserts and brake and shift levers for me.
Between the 1 and 5k service I added about another $2k of chrome, more leather fringe and the PaPa bag inserts ( which installs easy and work great).
Then at the 15k I added the Andrews 26 cams and retuned her. Great. "Great" - value for the money IMO.
Since then and for the last 30K miles its been mostly Gas, Tires, and Brakes.. Ohh yeah, Wax and leather conditioner.
Issues' - Needed new hoses and filter inside the tank at 33k and a new Battery last spring. other than that she been the best of all the bikes I've ever owned so far..
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Some claim to ride hard several times between the first 20 to 50 miles, like put her in 2nd or 3rd and run her rpm's up and then no brakes to slow down (with engine only), do 1/2 throttle 10 times, then 3/4 ths throttle 10 times and finally WOT 10 times, also make sure to let her cool between runs supposed to seat the rings better.. some do, some don't.
Here's some good reading on how to. just pick one for Urself.
https://www.google.com/search?source...le.JKDgChMSIeo
I also add the Son had His last two broke in on the Dyno tune while tuning when brand new. another way to do it.
New i added Engine guards, Grips, and the stop/brake/run module for the rear.
At one K service I did, SE/AC, Rush muffs, SERT tuner and dyno and changed to Syn3 oils. Also added the Touring rear seat, detachable sissy bar and touring sissy bar pad along with FloorBoards for the wifes comfort and new FloorBoards inserts and brake and shift levers for me.
Between the 1 and 5k service I added about another $2k of chrome, more leather fringe and the PaPa bag inserts ( which installs easy and work great).
Then at the 15k I added the Andrews 26 cams and retuned her. Great. "Great" - value for the money IMO.
Since then and for the last 30K miles its been mostly Gas, Tires, and Brakes.. Ohh yeah, Wax and leather conditioner.
Issues' - Needed new hoses and filter inside the tank at 33k and a new Battery last spring. other than that she been the best of all the bikes I've ever owned so far..
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Last edited by oct1949; Sep 24, 2013 at 09:16 AM.
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,973
Likes: 910
From: Omaha
Remember, my ride is 4 years old and this >$6000 list of add-ons were installed over that period of time. My advice is to ride it, enjoy it and add to it as time rolls by. It won't be long before you have a list like mine.
Here's my list:
Speedo/Tack- 70900072
LED signal lens front- 68411-10
LED signal/stop lens rear- 68128-10
LED Gas gauge- 62823-08B
LED Oil gauge- 62955-09
Headlight trim- 69734-05
Turn signal trim front and rear- 69749-05
Passing lamp trim- 69732-05
Brake Pedal Pad- 44248-96
Shift Pedal Pad- 34627-99
Shift linkage- 33801-09
Footboard inserts front- 50051-09
Footboard inserts rear- 50027-09
Footboard pad front- 51345-08
Footboard pad rear- 50807-08
Windshield bag- Non-Harley
Rear rack- 53713-96A
V&H staggered pipes- 17221 Non-Harley
Engine guard- 49004-00A
Grips- 56263-96A
Wind deflectors- 58121-85B
Levers- 46114-07
Fender lens both- 59081--96
Fender trim- 59209-91T
Accent LED lights- non-Harley
Passenger tour pillion- 51763-07
Kruzer Kaddy- non-Harley
License Plate frame- 60051-01
Crotch Cooler- non-Harley
Gotsaggybags- non-Harley
SMH10 Headsets- non-Harley
Saddlemen luggage- S3200 non-Harley
12v power port- 69200091
Shock adjustment tool- DS190733
Driver's backrest- KY-8987
Bike cover- 98722-90C
Guard cover- HDEE2
Hwy. Pegs Mounting Kit- 50957-02B
V&H baffles-23103 non-Harley
Hwy. Pegs - 50130-95A
Thermometer Black face- 75102-04
Clock Black face- 75041-03
Leather Tour Pak- 53690-06A
Tour Pak 2-up rack- 53066-00C
Tour Pak Liner- 54011-04
Helmet lock-45732-86
Fender skirt- 59147-96
Mini Tour Pak Rack- 53100-96
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,207
Likes: 63
From: San Antonio
One of the first things I added to my 2012 Heritage was the tach/speedo combo in spun aluminum. Then were the grips, rush slip on pipes and stage 1 (harley tax). Then I went crazy with the Willie G theme. It's up to you really...
Safe miles and fun is what counts. Good luck.
Safe miles and fun is what counts. Good luck.
Stage II
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Inman, SC
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 191
Likes: 1
From: Japan
First things I added were an engine guard and Kuryakyn ISO grips with a throttle boss. Reasons why, I wear protection, why not add some to my bike, plus it's chrome! and the factory grips are so atrocious.
Mod wise, the sky is the limit, and holy hell, does this forum (softail models especially) offer ideas. Look at other's, see things you like and take a bit here and there. Make it your own.
Break-in period, I followed the manual, minus opening it up a bit from time to time. I too am a first time Harley owner and most of my advice is regurgitation of what I have read here.
Mod wise, the sky is the limit, and holy hell, does this forum (softail models especially) offer ideas. Look at other's, see things you like and take a bit here and there. Make it your own.
Break-in period, I followed the manual, minus opening it up a bit from time to time. I too am a first time Harley owner and most of my advice is regurgitation of what I have read here.