2018 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Test Ride!

Test ride on the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic 114!
Harley rolled out a new lineup of bikes! People's reactions have been varied across the board. Some people love the new bikes, some hate em. Loads are upset the Dyna has seemingly been absorbed by the Softail line (that's another video entirely.)
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[@ka-bar5060]

I have a 2013 103 Heritage, and I am looking to upgrade to this version hopefully in a few months. I will definitely take one for a ride on demo day as our local dealers do not do test rides.

[@kowal789]

To disable the cruise, you can also roll the throttle forward from the throttles idle position. This is my dream bike, and I just purchased one last December. Coming from an 06’ Vulcan 900 and an 07’ boulevard c90. The Vulcan had something like a 32-34 degree lean, and I LOVED scraping my boards on it, slow or fast. I’ve only scraped on the heritage once, and that was just the other day. (Only been riding it since the beginning of April). The lean is 28 left, 27 right. I scraped on the right, haha. I’m 5’6, 5’7.5 in my boots and fit this bike perfectly.

[@riotsofmylife]

Not a Harley rider, but man do I enjoy watching all these test rides. You deserve so many more subscribers!

[@speedyspeed8492]

Blockhead well done sir you're on top of your game with these reviews.

[@OnPointFirearms]

Man, these reviews are brilliant. Hope you get a shit ton of new subscribers!

[@marklafollett6266]

I just bought the 2019 Heritage 114. Absolutely love it. Great bike. Handles unbelievably great. Super comfortable and I’m a big man.

[@CandyMoto]

Blockhead you always giggle when you open up the throttle lol 😂

[@Barkerbeau]

I was hoping someone would mention that. Most of the sales guys don't even know that. Lol!

[@charleskittler4330]

Looks sounds and appears like a very much improved model by HD, over the earlier models...

[@charbelyounes5815]

There's something with your videos that always makes me fall asleep watching them... Must be the beautiful sound coming from the Harleys but not sure haha!

[@MrPerrogaton]

Hey Aaron, do you think is ok for a 6 feet guy? I felt a little cramped on my Street Glide, even with a 10" handlebars. Thanks a lot.

[@dennism103]

God those are beautiful machines

[@Jarhead6]

Very nice bike!

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

Ive never had any interested in a bigger bike like this until i saw this review. That thing looks like it hauls all the balls. Couple mods here and there and i feel like i could use this over my 48 lol

[@BlockheadMoto]

+OMACMedicFiveZero Cool to hear the test ride helped!

[@donaldduck2405]

It sure does move. It surprised me. I didn't think a big bike like that had guts..Hang on tight. Seriously, hang on tight. It's a BEAST.

[@erikdravn]

Wish that was my local dealership. I have one about 45 minutes away. They are cool. But not as cool as those guys seem. As always, awesome video. :)

[@roberthicks8249]

I've seen so many videos of the 2019 heritage and all of them have the 114 . I got the blue and white with the 107 and people tell me I should have gotten the 114 that my 107 will not be good on a long trip . Asking your thoughts .

[@rashedalsuwaidi3648]

I think the reason why the deluxe was discontinued is because it’s identical to the heritage in terms of looking like it’s from the 50s or 60s styles of bikes.

[@RebelForged]

what did he mean by "they're getting away from the quick detach stuff"?

[@straightXdork]

Rebel Forged Harley is switching to a new system they're calling "hold fast". Same concept as the quick detach just a little easier and more convenient. The latches are also a lot cleaner looking

[@RebelForged]

Aaron Rashal gotcha, my biggest concern would be that new system wearing out over time

[@straightXdork]

I hear you. The rubber gromets on my old quick detach backrest did wore out after a few years. These feel a bit stiffer and higher quality though. I'm sure they won't last forever but they seem like they would outlast the old style

[@RebelForged]

Aaron Rashal can you replace the grommets if needed? That wouldn't be too bad.

[@straightXdork]

I'll check the parts catalog when I'm in tomorrow. I would think so

[@waynephillips7592]

Don't need to blip throttle when down shifting big V twins

[@tomhb9479]

This bike just might be in my future

[@taeko-3221]

i'm a 18 years old girl, i don't even have the car license yet, but i feel like this bike is the chosen one, if i'll ever have the money to get one. is this a good beginner bike?

[@gmichael264]

Hey Block, any 2018 Street Bob test ride coming up???

[@straightXdork]

George Michael We haven't gotten any of the 18 street bobs or Lowriders in yet. As soon as we do I'm sure we'll set something up

[@gmichael264]

Aaron Rashal Awesome!!!

[@danieleggert5393]

Love your reviews! Please test the Ultra Limited. My choice for a future tourer.

[@straightXdork]

Daniel Eggert I don't think baggers are his thing lol. But if you're looking for a fully loaded tourer, you can't go wrong with the limited

[@brents1643]

Also to shut the cruise control off just rule the throttle forward in a quick motion.

[@r.savage1283]

Great reviews on the Harleys. I have been watching many of your test ride videos. They're great. Any chance doing a test ride on the Indian Chief Dark Horse? Just subscribed to your channel.

[@elcabrashambriento722]

I think you should give A-A-Ron a mic as well. it’s hard to hear him at times. I really need to max out the volume to hear him clearly.

[@papasquatscott7615]

But will his half helmet fit in saddlebag?

[@RossMalagarie]

Smart move....blur out the speedometer when you need to ;) Thanks for the video and commentary. I'm doing my research on getting a bike soon. I have to pay off some bills then looking at a Honda Fury, Yamaha Raider, and Harley Fatboy. Thanks.

[@donaldduck2405]

He blured the speedometer because he didn't want to show people like the police, &others that he's reckless.

[@deekay4002]

Not a fan of the 18s. What happened to the sissy bar? The new colors, UGH? Don't see parting with my 17 FLSTC any time soon especially with the issues plaguing the M8 motor. One guy I know is on his third M8 motor this year on his 17 Ultra.

[@soundguy78]

Did you change your video format? Some won't play anymore.

[@amacro11]

Greetings from Gator Harley territory Al

[@morkthetubabiker5479]

Are those spoked wheels running tubed or tubeless tires?

[@RustyRelic66]

Mork the Tuba Biker tubeless.

[@michaelpenrod9453]

Have you tested the cover street glide yet?

[@ccpen2007]

It sounded like it was stated that the Saddlebags were keyless, however it appears that there's a place to put a key. Are they really keyless, or did my ears deceive me? (Been riding all day, so it could be my old feable ears) Loving the new ride vid's Mr. Blockhead. WHile everyone else is showing and doing walk arounds, you're actually riding them!!!

[@straightXdork]

Michael Casler They have a lock if you want to lock them, other wise you just press the button and they open. You don't have to have the key to open them everytime

[@ccpen2007]

Aaron Rashal thanks for confirming. When I heard keyless, I was imaging some keyless fob magical unlocking feature, however I get what your saying now...

[@straightXdork]

You have to get a cvo for that lol

[@ccpen2007]

Aaron Rashal haha

[@Sr.D]

Street bob and low rider test rides please, we are a week past the announce and there is no way to see this two anywhere, 3.5 gas tank it's AWFUL AS HELL in both more even in the street bob

[@dennism103]

Oh gd ur one of those mohawk helmet guys?

[@TheJudge442]

i dream of this exact bike!!

[@mixalis6168]

What about the 18 Deluxe ??

[@Pembpitcher]

Can you remove the black off the screen , is it tinted or is it just tape .

[@straightXdork]

Seren Jade it's tinted

[@Pembpitcher]

Thank you

[@roscoenr]

Aaron Rashal is the actual fuel mileage for these around the 47 as shown, I know now will change it but just wanting to see if the smaller tanks can actually get you anywhere. Thank you

[@straightXdork]

Roscoe Reed that engine is getting around 45 mpg from what I've heard from customers. I have a twin cam and I haven't been able to take an m8 out for long ride personally. The heritage has the 5 gallon tank so it be too bad. The 3.5 gallon tanks you'll prob have yo get gas every 100 miles or so

[@roscoenr]

Aaron Rashal thank you. You think there will be a larger aftermarket tank available later on.

[@brucelee9968]

What happen to the heel shifter?

[@straightXdork]

Bruce Lee They did away with them on the '18 softails

[@rickstorm8948]

you cant read the fuel guage its flat instead of angled towards the rider and im tall, the side kick is at 90 degrees exactly, so if the bike is not on a level surface or even on level surface, the slightest movement can drop it. I can live with all that except the shitty suspension.

[@donaldduck2405]

I went Legends front and rear. What a difference...

[@soundguy78]

Do a new lowrider review, please!!! 😎😁

[@joeswartz8286]

How bout a 2019 ride?

[@ninjadadPrime]

Hey Block which of the 2018 114 version has the most lean angle and fastest?

[@johnrivera9336]

Its gonna be the Fat Bob. 31/32 degrees lean angle I believe.

[@halarms7617]

Ride the road glide

[@dennism103]

Doesn't appear that u understand counter steering. Ck out mcrider.

[@gsingh5617]

Heritage only if u have 'one' to hug from behind

[@gsingh5617]

Ouff ;)

[@dennism103]

U dont seem to understand counter steering...

[@grayboo212]

07:20 I think that is a poor design by Harley that when you lay into it, the speedometer goes blurry. They should fix that.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

HD doesn't make video cameras...

[@betruly7894]

Ok now one year since this comment is made, H-D fixed already the issue.

[@marklafollett6266]

grayboo212 my 19 doesn’t do that.

[@theneelay]

Mark LaFollett I really hope you aren’t serious

[@donaldduck2405]

He blured the speedometer because he didn't want to show people like the police, & others that he's reckless.

[@dippitydoinit]

I test road a 2017 Heritage and the one thing I took away from it is that it is super easy to just get on a ride all day.

[@greenfamilyful]

Never been much of a bigger bike type of person, but it looked really good without the windshield. Cool bike!

[@renniesmith8073]

Aaron Green thats always been my attraction to the Heritage (I have a 2007) you cant take the windshield and bags off and basically have a fatboy/ deluxe but if you are taking a long trip you can have a bagger

[@BloodR3dWhit3AndBlu3]

sure would be easy to steal the wind shield...

[@renniesmith8073]

BloodR3dWhit3AndBlu3 I own a 2007 Heritage and its the exact same windshield quick release I have on mine also the same as the Road kings. I have never heard of a windshield getting stolen. but I am sure it has happened?

[@wind-inmy-face7949]

BloodR3dWhit3AndBlu3 I was thinking that exact thing. Gotta be a way to lock it in. Hope so anyway. Oh, and looking forward to that Breakout test ride. Sweet!

[@vincentyap3188]

my cover have been stolen that to cover the bike from rain and sunlight

[@freedom24v86]

BloodR3dWhit3AndBlu3 windsheilds are pointless

[@Raw_naq]

I don't own a bike but I'd steal the windshield if I saw this Harley around

[@Josh-ln2jn]

Any chance of gettin a road king test ride, comparing it to the heritage?

[@lenframe]

The preferred way to deactivate the cruise control is to twist the throttle forward...

[@dennism103]

Saw one today seriously thinking about it?

[@Holly1960-]

Just bought the Vivid Black 2020 Heritage Classic 114. Traded my 2013 Sportster XL1200 Custom. Man, new bike is night and day. The Heritage FLHCS is comfort, and the Milwaukee 8 engine is power. That retro 1940's police bike look is so fricken cool. Well worth the money, and got a great deal on buying new at the Greenville SC dealership !!!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸100% to the Yes on this bike !!!

[@nokoolaid]

It's funny, you blur the speedometer for mild speeding but went through most if not all the stop signs.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

"Harley is getting rid of the quick detach stuff." that would be a huge mistake, being able to go from a bagger to a sleek cruiser is a big part of the H-D appeal. The 2018 Heritage is awesome, took me some time to get used to some of the cosmetic changes. Although, right away I liked the blacked out parts.

[@GearsGadgets]

How tall are you. Just curious to know how tall you are to compare where you said the wind hits.

[@tonyj8947]

I have a 2020 Heritage Classic V107 in vivid black. I totally love the bike & I was gonna go for the 114 but I wanted the chrome.

[@kowal789]

Apparently the power difference is negligible. Maybe 3-5hp difference and same with torque I think

[@thatoneguymoto]

Mad Max-ish 😆 Those headlights and signals are ah-ight! That windshield makes it eerily quiet. Noticing the stock pipes for the 2018's are very silent. Looking forward to you unlocking more XBOX achievements!

[@maxhendrickx6932]

I would consider owning one of these. Afraid HD guy has his facts wrong at 13:19. 2018 heritage classic has 27.3/28.5 degree lean angles. The fat bob dyna fxdf for example had 30/31 degree lean stock. Sure it handles great though.

[@OneCycleClub]

Heritage beautiful than ever.

[@dennism103]

They shift better with 80w90 gear oil, imo 20w50 is to thin in summer...

[@jeffreyswiggett3379]

when is the 18' iron 883 review?

[@GuMpAkC]

It'd be nice if they AT LEAST upgraded the seats.

[@jeffreyswiggett3379]

Does anyone know whats new on the 18?

[@straightXdork]

For the sportsters all they changed were the colors. The 1200 custom looks a little different but the iron is the same as the 17s.

[@Joe_Builds]

Yeah, the Iron 833 is the same, except colors, since 2016.

[@calebbentley2875]

Jeffrey Swiggett there isn’t a 883 the iron is a 1200 now

[@markbridges8238]

Dude also you may roll forward on the accelerator to disable the cruse control. All Harley cruse control bikes are equipped that way....

[@curtiszwilling1844]

They should have quick release bags..it is a softtail?

[@tigers8969]

If you worried if it fit a smaller person they can install a lowering kit on them

[@rcud1]

If you've had a Harley, you have to ride the '18 Softail to understand how sweet a ride it is. I've had a couple Harley's and they did not handle that well, the 2018 Heritage does handle well. Like he said, its a nice, comfortable ride. One thing to note, the Heritage shock adjustment is under the seat and requires the Harley wrench. The Fatboy's adjustment is a knob you can adjust on the outside. No pun intended!

[@taz6601x2]

How many stop signs did you run? I lost count!

[@garbinator09]

I do not own a motorcycle, but! I love this bike! It is really a beaut! Looks tons of fun to ride!

[@forrestculver7301]

Do dealerships generally have a laid out route for test drives? Can you request a certain route? What can a person expect from a typical test drive? Thinking about buying my first bike. Was offered a test drive. Just want to know what I can expect

[@straightXdork]

Forrest Culver most will have a set route. I have a couple different ones I do depending on the person I'm taking out. If you aren't comfortable on the road I would definitely let them know. At our dealership we have a test range where we do the endorsement class. That's where I take first time riders to get the feel of the bike before going on the Road.

[@FlyingRifle]

Sounds like a VStar

[@TheSethmikel]

You can also roll the throttle forward to cancel cruise control

[@RustyRelic66]

Just traded in my 2013 Heritage for this bike. It is awesome. That is all haha

[@nativetrikeboy]

If i was able to ride a 2 wheeler the heritage i would buy i love the way it looks

[@dennism103]

Get the screaming eagle tuner and reflash feels 25% more power!

[@ruger9617]

I have drempt of owning a Harley since I was 14 but never had the money. Now I have the cash sorry but it looks like they are going to be priced out of my range again. So it really looks like a Triumph for me something that won't look out of place beside the T140v I've had since 82.

[@donaldduck2405]

Buy used..But check prices everywhere.

[@nightowl3657]

Very very nice 👍🏻

[@dennism103]

That's a masterpiece. Hd makes great stuff...

[@andylee1035]

well done its starting to make me think abit different now bro!! about the new line up!!

[@dennism103]

The road king is a btr choice

[@donaldduck2405]

Challenge one in the twisties.

[@SuperMeatMan1000]

"pre ducesing" haahhaahahah

[@NorfolkSouthern-xt3xx]

The bike sure sounds nice and smooth running!

[@ganjadavid9716]

Great video...

[@hdriderjamie3772]

Good to see back out on the test route mark 😁

[@andrewkitchenuk]

WTF won't Harley build a Softail based bike that someone over 6'4 can ride. It drives me crazy as I'd love to buy one but they're just too small.

[@BoneDeadFossil48]

How much is this bike

[@dirtbeard108]

same price as BMW's new 160hp bagger. 19k

[@yeeoldeseabass]

Man I want one.

[@michaelcoulter714]

I am old ..Lol so I like chrome glad here in 2020 the offer that option again. Like the fully clear windscreen better as well..but I'm old.

[@suarezjordan2]

Try the Softail slim next!

[@rickstorm8948]

i have this bike but the rear suspension is made of bricks. Im always afraid of bumps in the road, suspension is shit.

[@anthonychighizola7142]

Great review I'm a beginner writer I want to get a Harley what would you suggest I like the fat boy

[@dennism103]

883 is a girls bike.

[@Slking507]

I just bought one of these! Lovin it. Mine has the 107 though.

[@TazH.D]

Wonder why they're getting rid of the quick detach stuff...

[@straightXdork]

Taz Rides They're changing to a new system they call "hold fast". It's easier to get on and off

[@TazH.D]

Aaron Rashal ah ok, thank you

[@joynice7148]

VERY NICE BIKE

[@cinghialemannaro76]

does it mount tubeless tires?

[@SydeKiK1962]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Mine has spokes and without modification they have to have a rim strip and a tube :)

[@cinghialemannaro76]

a big flaw, imho. Many manifacturers are able to provide spoked wheels with tubeless tires :)

[@SydeKiK1962]

I agree. I like the look but would rather run tubeless

[@lesmoore4554]

Francesco Galli.I own a 17 softail slim s and it does run tubeless tires so I imagine the new bikes do too.

[@jamesbthejoke5614]

Good video mate, this is easily my favourite bike of the new line up. I had a 2016 softail deluxe, but traded it to grab a last of the line '72. (always loved the 72, had to have one, found one brand new and had to have it - a pure want purchase) if I get room in the garage, one of these in vivid black or black/olive gold will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine! 😈

[@donaldduck2405]

I love that/my bike.

[@Joe_Builds]

How are the mirrors on the Heritage Softail? Looks like you might have the same issue we have with the Iron 883 where all you can see are your shoulders and arms. It also looks like swapping and turning the mirrors upsidedown isn't an option on the Heritage because of the tank.