I'm trading in my sportster (1200N) this upcoming year and would like to get a Deluxe or Heritage. I always liked the Heritage, but I'm "vertically challenged", so the Deluxe may be more comfortable.

Still not sure if I'll go with a new or used bike.

Anyways, I was wondering if there are any years to avoid? Recalls, any problems etc. I don't want anything older than a 2005.

Opinions and input appreciated

Susan

 

Nothing that I know of. My brother has had two Heritages since 2004 with no problems. I have a nephew with a 2006 Deluxe and it's been great. I just bought a 2009 Heritage and am totally satisfied. This probably doesn't help much. Good luck with your new bike.

 

My 2007 Heritage has been flawless. 19000 miles.

 

MAKE SURE you sit on both bikes!!!

I had a '93 Heritage that I sold 7 months ago and I just bought a 2010 Heritage........

My '93 ran FLAWLESS!

 

I looked at the 08 Deluxe and was going to add QR windshield and QR bags. The Heritage comes with the Bags and windshield so I bought it. I have been VERY happy with my decision. The deluxe is lower but the Heritage is pretty low in itself. I vote Heritage...

 

What year did they go from 5 to 6 speed?
What year for fuel injection?

I know some people weren't happy with the 2007 Touring bikes (running hot etc). I never heard anything bad about any of the softails.

 

07 Heritage. 24k and she's been really great.. Not one doctor visit over than reg services.

 

the 07 and later has the 6 speed and I am not too sure about Fuel Injection...but it has been a while

 

07 heritage here 21000 miles 10 day trip out west fantastic

 

07 was the first year for the 6 speed tranny and all Heritages had fuel injection; prior to 07 it was 5 speed and you could get fuel injection or carbed. Believe 2001 was the first year for fuel injection.