Heritage 10,000 Mile Review. My thoughts on Heritage vs Touring Bikes 

i just bought a 2010 heritage and i freaking love it. glad to have found your channel!

First time viewer. I appreciate you making this video, thank you. I wouldn't be surprised if you already covered this topic only I would be interested in knowing what tools you keep with you on your trips.

I wasl looking at one of these before the Pandemic , Really caught my eye , think I'll look around for one , your review hit on all the points I'm interested in , great review and subscribed 👍

LOVE my '21 Heritage 114. Love it, for all the reasons you state. It's surprisingly nimble (for a 700 + lb bike), handles well, is smooth, is very versatile. I do mostly day trips with the occasional road trip. It's lovely for that. I've had 30 bikes, including a '16 Road Glide Special - which was amazing on a long trip, but honestly a little clunky on local, loop in the mountains stuff (by comparison). These are nothing like my old Triumphs, Ducatis or other speedy bikes I've had. But for chill riding, with honestly, 90% of the performance necessary to keep up with anyone, you cannot beat the Heritage.

Glad to see you out and enjoying the bike 👍🏻

Awesome, I know how you feeling I just arrived to 12000 miles in my bike too. My best terapeutas my way to feel amazing. Thanks you for bring your wonderful trip.

another great video review of the Heritage we love, which for me is perfect being a solo rider.

Great vid, I just stumbled across your excellent channel. I Had a 1992 Heritage but was stolen in 1993. Now riding an ADV Honda Africa Twin 1000 cc big dirt bike, but would sure like to also park one of these modern Heritages in the garage.

Thanks for uploading. Great review. Great bike.

Really enjoyed this, thanks Dan. Liked and subbed. I am on the fence about a Heritage vs. a Road King, and am looking around for just this kind of commentary. I'm shorter and lighter for you (5'9", 185lbs.), but I love the Heritage ride, and the overall utility of the bike. The main draw for me is I'm wanting a bike for exactly the reason you mention in the description--capable around town, yet capable of longer trips, 3-5 days.

Just found your blog since the bring it home ride, I like your upfront opinions, as far as the Heritage versus the touring bike, I have a 2015 heritage with a 103 twin cam,(which my wife left me keep when I purchased an 2018 ultra limited) The Milwaukee eight in the ultra limited definitely smoother than a twin cam, although as you say the heritage a lot lighter/less upper weight. I took off the tour pack on the limited and save 40 pounds, I have bad knees. And it did make a big difference when you’re stopped. But love both bikes for their different Ness if that’s a word. One is lighter and easier to maneuver. And the others smoother on the highway and for long distance. There’s my two cents worth. Hope your wife gets a tour and let you keep the heritage to because they’re both great bikes!

Never rode a Softail,Only touring Harleys,First a Road King Special than upgraded to a Road Glide special.Both ruff suspension,I heard nothing but good things about the softails slash heritage suspension.Rock on!

Coming up on 10000 myself on the Heritage. Agree with you on the handling and balance. Previous bike was a Ultra Classic which was great for distance and my wife with. However, I prefer the Heritage. It’s light and nimble, can pack it up for the long journey. It’s more comfortable for me with the seating position and looking forward to taking it from Key West to Alaska next year.

Great review. Enjoy the content👍

I love it . I have a softail slim and I’m looking to get another bike . I was thinking about the street glide special however after seeing your bike !!! I think I’m getting one thanks for all the videos I supported 100% when I go to Arizona maybe we meet and ride 👍🏻

I had a 900cc Kawasaki Vulcan Classic LT before I bought my 2010 Heritage....learning curve. The Heritage is PERFECT for ME.....not as big as the RoadKing and easier to navigate the 20mph twists & turns of our local state park, but still more than able for week-long (or longer) trips. The saddlebags need stiffeners before the 'sag' starts, but I love the old-school studded leather. Honestly, it doesn’t feel that much heavier or less nimble than the Vulcan, but the low-end torque & sound from the V&H BigShots just get my juices flowing!🆒

Thanks, good vid. Trying to decide between the Heritage and a Road King.

I enjoyed this video and loved the content. I purchased my first Harley back in Jan of this year. I was focused on a touring model from the get go and ended up going with at Street Glide. I honestly didn't really look at other models other than the Ultra Glide but that is still about the same as the SG. I ended up putting lowers and a tour pak on the SG so yeah....it is pretty much an Ultra now. I am starting to really dig the Heritage and may go that route next time. One question, what do you think of those gloves you are wearing? Mine have turned into a fuzzy tipped mess and don't work for $^%% when using my phone. Thanks again for your great content! Liked and Subbed!

I have found on that bike that the buffeting all depends on where the rider's line of sight is. If you are getting it you need to raise the shield up until it no longer occurs. On my bike I had to install a 21" shield to get my line of sight below the top of the shield. Once I achieved this buffeting was no longer an issue on my bike ever again! Once the buffeting is gone, you can incrementally lower the shield until buffeting starts and then you will know exactly what height is going to eliminate it.

In 2015 I went to buy a road king and came home with a Heritage 103. I ride the hell out of my bike. I ride a KTM 1290 Super Duke too so needed something in a long haul bike that felt good in the twisties as well, that's the Heritage. I am 6' and was getting some buffeting but on long hauls I throw on the "fangs" and my tall vented windshield and it goes away completely. Now if I could just figure out what I am going to do if I ever get a flat out in the boonies with a tube tire...Good review, keep up the great work

Just purchsed the 2023 Heritage have owned many bikes in the past. I think it is one of the best i have ever rode. Only 1 complaint with the Heritage, the kick stand sucks🤣. When the only gripe you have is the kickstand you know its a great bike.

Great video. Glad you are loving the bike.

7 months and 4 days on my ‘19 Limited. Already over 15K miles. I just can’t stay off it. I had a Heritage a few years ago. If I was only riding on my own, I’d probably go with a Heritage 114. Since my wife rides with me and we do some 4-7 day trips. We’re hoping to do a 14 day trip maybe this next year. Enjoy the ride, my friend!

I totally agree with you! I just traded my 19 Road Glide Ultra for a 20 Heritage 114. The Ultra was just to heavy for me and i have had 4 touring Harleys but i an only 5'8" and 56 years old now so i am liking the lighter Heritage. Ride Safe!

Hey man cool vid....i have a 13 flhtk and it is heavier....i have gone on some long tours...but mostly shorter trips...u r not wrong the heritage is more nimble...but in the end its a diffent kinda bike...i love my bike but thats the point everybody should love the bike they have....lol...keep it up man.....eyes open rubber down bro...

This is one of the kind videos I've been looking for on the heritage i myself have a 2011 which is close to yours

Good video. I can't comment on all the touring bikes. I can however comment on the 2018 Street Glide Special. There is no comparison between the touring bikes and the new softail chassis. As a solo rider the 2019 Sport Glide is miles ahead of the Street Glide. Power to Weight Ratio/Comfort/Handling. I enjoyed my 2018 Street Glide Special immensely. I made the mistake of test riding the Sport Glide on a whim. A couple weeks later the Street Glide Special was gone and the Sport Glide was home. I haven't looked back. Oh and since you were discussing the Heritage Classic I should probably reference it. My wife owns a 2018 with the 107. Right at 10,000 miles on the clock. She absolutely loves the ride and handling. Claims this is her forever Harley. I must admit I prefer my Sport Glide just because it's mine. LOL. I haven't ridden her Heritage much. With that said I prefer it over the touring chassis also. Not bashing touring bikes. They are nice. The MoCo really needs to upgrade their chassis and suspension on the touring bikes. Its way overdue. Finally; Stage 2. Do it. My Sport Glide has 2500 miles on the clock. Put those miles on in roughly 3 weeks. I just had the Stage 2 upgrade done this week. Picked it up on Wednesday. I stayed all Screamin' Eagle to preserve the warranty. Went with torque cam/Tuner/smart tune module/heavy breather/street cannon muffler/dyno tuning. Only 25 miles on the current build. Dang Colorado snow. HaHa. WOW what a difference. From stock to stage 2 is remarkable. Really woke the M8 107 up. Wasn't inexpensive. Especially all at once. Worth every penny in my estimation. This Stage 2 Sport Glide just may be my forever Harley. I know with 100% certainty it is my favorite Harley of the models I've owned. Take Care.

Great review! You could change to rims. Hehe. I personally am a HOG member and they have been much faster to assist when needed in roadside emergency. I agree that the Heritage is a great bike. I personally fell in love with the Roadking Special.

I just finished a 2800 mile ride through the Smoky Mountains on a 2000 Heritage Softail Classic,it ran beautiful,no complaints 👍

Funny, my first Harley was a standard flht now 3rd one is a 14 ultra I have always rode two up cause if my wife wasn't on the back I never would have been able to buy the Harley in the first place. That said now iam retired and cant afford a heritage and my wife can't ride anymore, feel sorry for me please, I really would have loved the soft tail. Good videos keep it up thanks! P.S. I just turned over 54000 miles on the ultra.

I have an 03 Heritage Softail Classic 100 year Anniversary bike and I’ve got three thousand more miles to go for my 10,000 mile review which I’ll put out there when I’m on my way to Spring Bike week in Myrtle Beach May 12th - 23rd I believe,she rolls like a dream!

sorry I am see this 2 years late, but nice video, had a question, as I will purchase one soon, actually same color as yours. What was that performance muffler you added? Also is it real loud, just don't want something too loud, thanks.????

I ride my road king alot and really enjoy it.

Thanks for sharing.

Have you ridden any new heritage with the SE stage 2 or the SE stage 3 kit on it ??? Great video an thanks 🏆

I turned my 2018 Harley Davidson to a touring bike with the joker reckless fairing with speaker and sissy bar. Great bike highly suggested

I’m 6’5 and 280lbs wanting to get a heritage as my first bike. Will I look awkward being that tall? What bike would be best for me at that height and weight?

Kinda funny they say you can't tour on a soft tail. Iv been touring on a 2015 sportser 1200 custom. I bought it new in 2015 and it's been almost bullet proof. It has a 4.5 gallon tank not to small But not huge. Sadly it's getting near the end of its life and now I'm looking to see what other bikes I might like. Thanks for the good review video.

I really like that jacket you got a link for that?

I am an old guy. I have had an Ultra Classic and found it too big for me. I went to a 2018 Heritage Classic. I ride solo and find this motorcycle great for touring. I have ridden the the Blue Ridge Parkway twice, one on each Harley. I enjoyed the Heritage more.

Nice video. I’ve got a 2020 heritage 114. How did you attach your go pro to the bike?

I love my 2018 Heritage. I traded in my dresser which I had 30 years.

you can tour easily on a heritage. You can tour on a Moped if you put your mind to it , especially solo. Things change when you add a passenger for multi-day travels. We toured on a cruiser set up like your bike when we first married. Now, for me , it's all about the passengers experience. She gets the wide comfy seat (heated if needed), in her case, arm rests, and the wrap around pad of the trunk, and tunes on the Roadmaster. As long as she enjoys it, we can keep riding together as long as possible.

600 miles a month is NOT a lot of miles a month. That amount of miles is a okay weekend. Your information was good on the review. Do you have videos on your set up of go pros, GPS, and handle bar placement of your gadgets? Thanks

I’ve had a m8 touring and now a m8 softail. The softail is a smoother ride. 👍

I just bought a 2018 heritage that had 123 mile I love the weight Having 14 inch bars installed today

The most bad ass Harley heritage was the 1997/1998 versions with the springer front end.

I came from a Roadking and it was very comfortable on the road. But I decided on a lighter bike which the Heritage and I have no regrets. You get the same amount of comfort but bike does not weigh you down when you are tired from a long trip and need to park

Having owned the old heritage twin cam, the new M8 heritage is way smoother and better overall. The buzzing I noticed it in the handle bars and floorboards. Other than that, Harley made the Heritage one if the best Hertiages till date.

I am new to your channel and catching up on some of your vids.i really appreciate your review of the new Heritage. I had a chance to throw a leg over the road glide, street glide but felt they where not balanced and too top heavy. The Heritage felt much more balanced and can be thrown around, just more controllable in all situations in my opinion. However, I think the Indian chieftain is the ultimate duel purpose bike. It’s balance and handling is one of its main features and the seating position lets you sit into the bike as opposed to on top of it. I highly recommend test riding one before jumping into a touring model Harley.

Great review! It's so funny that years ago most all the big MC's and alot of people would ride sporsters across the county I've been thousands of miles myself on a sporster now days people are soft and maybe even say sissyfied about motorcycles..have to have the best and biggest bike..it's mainly in the HD community always making fun of a lesser bike...don't seem to get that with non Harley riders...I just say this if Harley Davidson made an airplane I'd not fly in it...they break down too much....lol

Do you get any wind buffeting with the windshield? I had a 2003 Heritage and I had horrible wind buffeting, I wanted to run the shield but I couldn't handle it. Herp just got to that part of the video LOL

Can you give us a specific list of your camping gear and the way you pack it?

Jan 2019 me n ole lady test rode a 18 road king then a 18 Heritage Classic, I bought the heritage because it hands down a better bike ,imo

I picked up a 2019 heritage last may and did a few day rides with my wife. I have been looking at road glides lately..but realistically i dont really need it unless i decide to go on cross country trips which aint happening anytime soon ..

I love my 115th Anniversary Heritage.

I tour on my 2018 Heritage. I solo tour. I had a an Ultra Classic Low before this and enjoy this motorcycle more.

Picking up my 19’ Heritage this week. Replaced my Electra Glide for all the reason folks suggest. Question- everyone is talking about solo riding on the Heritage. My wife loves to ride on the back, but we just tool around for short distances for the most part. Am I in trouble with my Heritage for two up riding for mostly 1-2 hour rides? Gulp

Did the pwervision tune affect your gas mileage at all?

I my opinion the heritage 114 is a touring bike I have put 30,000 on mine with a lot of touring miles and I love it

I really wish Harley would put the RDRS system on the softails. While the Road King is "only" a 107 and is a bit heavier, the ability to add the RDRS system, just make it a better value for your dollar. If you can get the police version brand new, then do that because it is a great deal, swap the seat and police rack on the back and you are good to go. Some people are like "RDRS system, who cares" having moved from a 2014 Fatbob to a 2020 Street Glide Special, it is just really, really nice to have. Specials have a bit harder ride, due to the fact that the rims are larger and thus you have less rubber to absorb bumps.

I rode the new Heritage and it was nice and thought I would get it for a last bike. However, sold my Fatboy and bought a mint 17 instead. I love the look of the 17 ( Heritage in general )and it’s incredibly comfortable and the bags are massive compared to 18 up. I had zero desire to buy a bagger , they do nothing for me. I love the old school HD look and that is exactly what the Heritage has in spades.

It reminds me of my 09 Road Star Silverado..but my two late model harley touring bikes (Road King and Street Glide) are better for 4+ hour rides

I was on a heritage for bring it home, let my road dog ride it, he was on a 2017 roadking. I couldn’t get him off my bike.

Would you say the same about a 08 heritage softail? I weigh 230, 5'8 with 29.5 inseam. I would like to travel to see my kids in college 3.5 hours away and then to family in Florida (I'm in Ohio). I have I some spinal conditions. A friend's father passed and I was offered it for 7k (14k miles) and would love to have it but don't want to buy it and then regret it.

Does your heritage makes noise?

Ive done over 15000 on my heritage. I agree with most things said except the buffeting.. I’m 5’11” and buffeting over 60mph is crazy. I cant see a thing in the mirrors and at night because of all the lights shaking/buffeting about its terrible. Maybe its down the type of helmet used. I have a Shoei J-cruise.

Right on, man...I've had my 2019 Heritage with the 114 for about five months now and put just under 8K miles. I agree with the points you made here..I am 5'9" and experience zero wind buffeting, love the cruise control, and the bags suit me just fine. When I did my 1,500 mile roundtrip ride to Montana I did strap a Nelson Rigg tail bag to the passenger pillion seat, which made it just about perfect. Dude, are you still rocking the stock grips? Upgrade those babies!!!! 😜✌I am planning on doing a stage 2 upgrade in the spring. Thanks for the video! Wonderful bike!

I would qualify Swiss army knife to be Swiss army knife HD or vtwin. A GS or RT would be more of a Swiss army knife. That said, how would that bike work for the very tall? 6'5, 34" inseam , 250. The Heritage 114 is a nice bike as is the RK. There is quite a difference in weight though, which isn't prohibitive, but 100lbs is 100lbs. I think if one could get a new police RK, that would be the best value. 114, RDRS. IDK. It's all nice stuff.

Have a 2013 hertiage its my first hd at my late 40s dont go on any long rides just ride bk n forth to work.reconzie the scenery i to live in the valley of the sun.newer softails look weird to me but thats just me.

Gee should I do a 157,000 mile review of my '04 Heritage?? Here it it ; I love it!!! As he says here it's great for everything!! Commuting, day rides, or going cross-country!!! Of course that's just one man's opinion!!!

Heritage good for solo riding but my Ultra is required for 2 up vacations .. Only downside is weight 😣

A nail in a tubeless tire usually gives you lots of warning that something ain't right, you pull over to see what is going on and discover you are losing air. On a tube tire it goes bang and you have your hands full instantly and hopefully get it to the side of the road before the tire comes off the rim. If its the rear tire you are lucky. If its the front................ My Harley has tubeless tires no doubt.

I think people are wrong, the Heritage is an awesome machine. It’s an all purpose bike if you don’t want to go to a full touring bike. I had a 97 Heritage befor I got my RoadKing and sometime I really miss my Heritage .......

Buffeting cannot be fixed by the windshield size or its position. Turbulence comes from down below your knee level. Angled windshield pushes air upward and at the same time scooping air into cockpit from down below. And because there is some "vacuum" behind the screen, air stream happily jumps into cockpit from below, to compensate the pressure... It hits your torso then rides up to the chin bar of a helmet causing buffeting... The only way to stop buffeting is to install lower wind deflectors angled the way so they push air downward. That will block the turbulent stream entering cockpit from below and you'll ride inside of a capsule of still air.

Wish my heritage had cruise

I've gone cross country on sport bikes and logged thousands on my hayabusa and nothing has ever been as comfortable as my road glide. I got tired of having to strap down everything or use a back pack. The power is a non issue , harleys are slow bikes and lowest horsepower bike I've ever rode. But hands down the comfort and storage is what I love about my RG. To each their own. I got alot shit from friends about my RG because I'm younger and its gonna breaker down. 58K miles stage 2 and never been stranded three years of RG ownership. My opinion. When me and the wife go to sturgis everything fits in tour pack. You had 70 pounds. That's seems like alot of stuff.

Heritage is a great platform.

The Milwaukee 8 soft tail is nothing like the model prior. If you try touring on a older 5spd soft tail is harsh

I think for a solo rider the heritage is the way to go but anything 2up a touring bike like a Roadking is a much better choice. IMHO

In my opinion the Heritage is the best bike in the Harley lineup. You can use it for everyday riding, Touring. You can drop the bags and the windshield and you have a street bruiser. I love mine . It’s the most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned . Everyone ride safe

What baffles have you got in your slip ons? 2-1/4"? Zombie?

You gonna trade it in for the new Challenger?

I go touring on my Sportster custom 1200. You can do it on any bike, however it would be more comfortable on a touring bike. Lol.

Ha, riding hands free while putting on gloves. Looking to get one, that is a selling point.. lol

Dude, put tire slime in the inner tube, when you get a puncture it seals itself. All you have to do is reinflate the tire and away you go.

Nice video, but with out sounding offensive these opinions are from a newer rider. I remember back in the 70's when I was touring I had a 750 Kawasaki twin which I thought was awsome. But after years of riding different bikes I look back and see the it was poor or ok at best. Riding 600 miles a month the Heritage is more then adequate but when you ride 2000 + miles a month you will definitely see the pitfalls of the bike. I do enjoy your videos .

I'll bet that bug won't have the guts to do that again!!

I think the Heritage is the better handling and much less top heavy. For a solo rider, it'd be great. As a touring bike, it's kinda let down by tube tires and lack of luggage space. Since I ride two up a lot, I went Road King, but if I were solo, it'd be Heritage all the way with some mag wheels. Use Ride On tire sealant. It's not as effective on tube tires, but it's damn near undefeatable on a tubeless tire.

Harley: oh you need a tube? That'll be $300

I think it looks cool, I ride a road.

Harley Davidson copied the Suzuki Blvd. C50T., go with the Suzuki. No buzzing in the hand grips, like you say your having with the Heritage , plus you get full liquid cooling and shaft drive with the Blvd., for thousands of dollars less! Cheers.

Try to fit a case of beer or a gallon of milk into the side bags. Gold Wing cant do it either. Don't these engineers go camping or Sturgis?

The new ones are tubeless

There’s a reason it’s named Heritage.

I tour on my 02 Fatboy no problem

Ride a sport touring bike like a Kawi Concours, BMW or a Yamaha and you will know what a touring bike should feel like. Weight up higher gives better proformance

Well we heard what you won't and don't won't what you pack .... Where is the review of the bike ?? 👎👎