I had an FXR in the early 1990's and had not been riding since then. In August 09 i decided it was time again. I looked at the complete line up and determined that the Heritage offered alot for the money. The bags, the sissy bar , detachable windshield etc. The dealer was anxious as the season was winding down and sales were slow. They ate the freight , pdi and took 2k off list and installed whitewalls. The bike was vivid black but somehow did not look right to me with those black tires. The whitewalls really brought out the nostalgic look to the bike which to me has always been part of the Harley allure.

The feel is impressive, it is heavy but well balanced. The stock bars are very comfortable. The seat and foot controls and well thought out and provides easy shifting . The floor boards are generous and allow you to sit well planted.The engine is responsive but the stock pipes are muted so I added Vance and Hines straight shots, what a difference!. This is how a Harley should sound. The bike is suprisingly agile in the City, although this is no dirt bike, it has road presence and is right at home at 65 miles per hour. Love that six speed. The bike is solid as you work your way through the gears.

At 1000 miles i put on barebacks and added chrome . I have removed the sissy bar and passenger seat. I don't ride two up, but you never know. Some might say i should have bought a deluxe but i think not. I have the look i want right now. I have no complaints about this bike and think it offers very good value( can you say that when talking about a Harley?) for the money. Pics to follow.

 

Congrats, great bike! My one complaint, scrapping the floorboards is way to easy

 

I bought my '09' last August as well. 5200 miles now and I just love it. I was in the market for a Street Glide but the Heritage just fit me best. Don't regret it a bit. Just got back from an 1100 mile ride to the Outer Banks of NC. Great bike. Enjoy.

 

Welcome to the heritage world. You made a great choice.

 

I LOVED my Heritage. The wife and I started doing more traveling so the move to the glide family was inevitable.

 

Bought my 2010 Heritage last August. Don't have one regret. That new six speed is a whole new world and the comfort is incredible.

 

Nice choice fursur and best of luck with it. I think the Heritage and the Road King Classic are the best values for that nostalgic look. I ended up with the Deluxe because it fit my frame the best and I wanted something a lil' different . . . ' cause I'm sorta different. LoL