Buying a Heritage
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 41
Likes: 2
From: norwalk ct
Everything would be relative to the price of the bike but:
2007 models had anomalies. Off-set wheels and 5th gear transmission whine.
2006 was the last year for carburetors if you want to stay away from EFI.
I have to agree that the 2012 with the 103 and ABS would be a good platform.
2007 models had anomalies. Off-set wheels and 5th gear transmission whine.
2006 was the last year for carburetors if you want to stay away from EFI.
I have to agree that the 2012 with the 103 and ABS would be a good platform.
I got the 2013 with ABS
2014 it's standard
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 221
Likes: 7
From: Buckley
I love my heritage. It's on '01 bought it with 3k on the clock for $6700, got it in October and have put 1900 miles on it since then. It's 100% stock now! but I've got pipes, and an a/c on the way. I love it
Supporter
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 1
From: Farmingdale, New York
I own a 2000 Heritage(TC88) I bought it with 11,000miles on it at the end of 2012 and as of yesterday it has 24,000 on it. I love the thing. I have to get into the cam chest and take a look at the tensioners and make sure there good for now but will replace them when the time is right. bike has been great so far. a 6th gear would be nice as would anti lock brakes but that will come with the next bike.... good luck....
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 103
From: St. Louis, MO
Just bought one...love it! I think it looks like a million bucks. Old school but new school convenience & brakes. Rides like a Cadillac around town.
On the highway at 80+ I find the balanced engine to be buzzy (mirrors blur and I feel the vibration)...coming off a Road King. Was going to sell the King but maybe I need both, one for in town, one for on the road....I can pay for the registration and insurance for about 10 years before I would pay for the 6 speed upgrade to my stock trans.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: UT
I'm the brother that UT-rckr posted for. I ended up getting a 2008 heritage softail classic and I absolutely love it. Thanks for all the feedback and input!
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: South Dakota
Best year Heritage Softail.......
Any year choice is a great one in the Heritage Softail IMO. Just added cams & ThunderMax to my Stage 1 2008 Heritage and i now have the perfect bike with more than just a few extra ponies. This is what the Heritage would be if it wasn't for the EPA. 81 HP with 95 fps of Torque. Yeeee Haa.
