Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 Long Term Review

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sorry folks, I forgot to put a clip of my blonde friend! Next video...

[@tomphillips8565]

I turn 73 this coming year and purchased a Heritage Softail Classic 114 in January 2020 with a stage one upgrade. I agree with you, also LOVE mine. They are a great Harley with lots of power. It appears you have a very pretty area to ride. There is nothing like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I am a life time HOG member. Enjoy your rides. From Arkansas, USA.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Excellent Tom and thanks! The Heritage Classic is still the best Harley we have ridden!

[@bbusigful]

Best review I've ever seen.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

B Buse thanks for the feedback!!!

[@cruiserjohn74]

There is not a lot of bikes that looks better without the windscreen but this is one of them. I really like the look of this bike..And it looks much better without windscreen.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Cruiser John yes I agree! Thanks 👊

[@cruiserjohn74]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Ride safe and stay away from London..It's motor madness there hehe 👊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Cruiser John Amen to that! Have you seen my London video?

[@cruiserjohn74]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Yeah I saw it..It's crazy in London..I am watching your videos.

[@markgiles8527]

Great video showing so much of the Heritage. Talking and showing, not just talking and riding (which really shows nothing of the bike). Well done.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks Mark! We’ve fine tuned our art even more recently! Check out our newer videos! 👍

[@johnkeogh961]

I also have the 2018 FLHCS and agree with all of your comments. I put some on some slip ons and a couple of speakers ... Every time I get on it I am smiling and always enjoy the ride. Stay safe .....

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

John Keogh Great! Yes I’ve never got fed up with it! Love it. Safe riding buddy

[@kennethreynolds8]

Finally a review of the Heritage by someone my size, brilliant review mate. Greetings from Texas. 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Kenneth Reynolds Thanks buddy, much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@barrybarnes96]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Would love to know if the front end suspension is the exact same as on the Slim? Just different covers?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@barrybarnes96 id answer this normally but not after the tone of your comment on the licensing laws video

[@fabienh3943]

Eagerly waiting for my brand new Harley Slim to arrive in Feb and that's how I got to your videos. Not only they made me jealous of your outstanding bike choice, but I got fan of your presentation style. You're stiff upper lip- cool-funny in a very own way. HD has got a bloody good representative in you, man. They owe you! 😊 And as a tall bloke myself, your settings are really useful.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Fabien H Thanks so much for the compliments! I wanted a Slim originally!

[@fabienh3943]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Glad you changed your mind. At least I've got a tiny chance to be Mr Cool on his Slim now 😉 Just one: does it help to feel more spacy with this high handle bars or it's the same as with low bars? High bars look even more 40ies I think.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Fabien H 👍Cool Slim! I think the Slims bars should give you plenty of room, the difference being your arms are angled down. The ape hangers give you more of a straight forward arm angle. I’d definitely keep your bike stock to start with and only change things as you need to, based on the look you want and how it feels

[@fabienh3943]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Merci beaucoup, Mister (as they say over here)! Wise piece of advise.

[@jimmansi1187]

New sub here, nice bike & review! My brother has a 2008 & it's awesome, I know the new ones are even better, I'm currently riding a 1995 Sportser & love it but will soon be looking to get something more comfortable for longer rides & the Heritage is number one on my list.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks for the feedback! The heritage is such a great and versatile bike I 100% recommend it, are you based in the uk?

[@jimmansi1187]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man haha, no I'm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Your vid just popped up on my home page & I love the looks, style & ride of the Heritage.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Jim Mansi awesome! Great to see new subscribers from outside the uk 🇬🇧 more content to come... hope you enjoy!

[@hoggydo]

What a gem of a bike! Great review and for someone like me looking to move over to the HD brand and lifestyle this has really whetted my appetite! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. Cheers

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad you enjoyed the video and like the bike! Hopefully you’ll be on a Harley soon enough!!

[@silviebattousai1769]

Lovely review! beautiful roads. I got my eye on this bike. Thanks for your input, Mr. Darcy.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Silvie Battousai Thanks dude! It’s definitely a step up from the Iron. It’s everything a Harley-Davidson should be! Yes it sure is pretty round here.

[@thelatenightbar]

Can't go wrong with the Heritage ! Yes one of the BEST looking.

[@kevinkrekels9780]

Great bike one of the best looking new softails! Nice review on it!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Kevin Krekels Thank you my friend! Nice of you to say

[@rodleithner7931]

Mine is a 2002 FLSTC. Sir I really love my scoot. I have poured about $14000.00 after my purchase price of $9868.23 {cash no payment} I must say your scoot looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vijaypai7480]

My most favorite bike ever. Earlier it was Fatboy. Thank you Sir for this great video. Love from India.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad we could change your opinion! Haha

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Love my 2013 heritage, it’s my first bike and it’s my baby

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes definitely 💯

[@andyfoley6906]

I can feel the love! Best bike I’ve ever owned! That 114 is a torque monster too. Recommend the Rinehart slip ons. You won’t be disappointed. And bring back your blonde friend. She’s easier to look at next to your scooter. 😎😜

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Andy Foley Yes I love the torque too! I watched your video of the Rhinehart slipons - they sound great. I’ve already ordered some V&H Eliminator 300’s though

[@andyfoley6906]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man V&H slip ons will work well. Put them on a sSportster I owned in the past. They sounded great! Want to hear them when you get them on that torque monster!

[@andyfoley6906]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man V&H slip ons will work well. Put them on a sSportster I owned in the past. They sounded great! Want to hear them when you get them on that torque monster!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Andy Foley Great! I’ll certainly do a video. I’ve had them on order for a while now , so hopefully won’t be too long till they arrive

[@TheIrishd501]

Just picked that exact same bike at the local dealer here in Honolulu today, was a 2019 with only 348 miles on it. The bike is absolutely stunning with it being all blacked out and the ride is amazing. The only down side is those stupid quiet pipes. I'm looking at some Vance & Hines slip ons

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome! I sold mine and now regret it. Here in the UK and EU they are passing legislation to put an end to all modifications!

[@TheIrishd501]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan.... Seriously? What is wrong with modifications to your bike as long as safety isn't compromised. Sounds like your lawmakers (just like our dumb ass president) have too much time on their hands. Hopefully you find another... 👍 Take care and Aloha...

[@MrBigbike55]

I can feel, you realy love this bike. I love it too, the best bike i ever had.

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

Gerhard Glabischnig yeah I really love this Harley too

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It’s great isn’t it. I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying yours too. What colour did you get?

[@MrBigbike55]

Black, what else:)

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Gerhard Glabischnig Cool! I nearly went for the Industrial Grey two tone, but I think black was the right decision

[@MrBigbike55]

Yes you made the right decision, black looks absolut cool, a friend of mine baught the two colour Gray , the bike looks totally different compared with my black beauty.

[@waltstovall372]

Hey Mr.D Just kidding around.I have the exact same bike in Red Iron Denim. I love the bike. Put Rineharts in Black on the bike and love the sound. Ride safe.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Walt Stovall never seen one in that colour! It sure is a great bike 👌🏻

[@RichDunn]

It's a great. It's crying out for a lay-down plate holder though!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Richard Dunn hmmm perhaps 🤔

[@EM-eg3qc]

I appreciate the footage showing you on the bike. I have researched bikes for a few years, still saving miney. I like everything about the herritage. However, I am 6'2" and have seen reviews suggesting that a person my size would be more comfortable on a touring bike. So, I am left with the choice of a Road King. Funny, now Harley considers the Herritage to be a touring bike. Anyway, showing the foot positions and Handel bar adjustment option gave me more confidence that this bike will work for me. Yes, I need to test drive both models. I plan to drive the motorcycle as a commuter to work, 20 minutes each way. Maybe I will take a couple short trips as well?? What did you like better about the Herritage compared to the Road King? Thank you!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

E M I disagree with people who say you’d be more suited to a touring bike, I myself am 6’3 and have ridden both motorcycles, I would 100% say the heritage would be a better bike for your type of journey and is perfect for your height! You can check out our road king review on our channel too.

[@EM-eg3qc]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you for the feedback. I subscribed today. I will look at your other videos.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@EM-eg3qc Great! Thanks buddy. I forgot to mention, the Heritage is actually slightly bigger and has a roomier riding position than the Road King, and the suspension is better!

[@sportglidejim9001]

New sub here! Love my 18 FB and this new motor rocks! Nice bike brother......Ride hard or stay home😎

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro! Ditto!

[@Kman1960]

My favorite color, 2 tone "Black & Chrome" , Cheers !

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes me too

[@paulpickford4074]

Heavy bikes have some advantages, my Dyna and I weigh 440kgs together, I hit an emu at 110kph and nearly cut the poor thing in half, the bike barely deviated, I was a bit lucky as well.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Crickey! Emu burgers are quite nice (why waste!). Joking aside; glad you’re ok

[@Axl_colts]

I'm looking to get a vivid black 2019 heritage next week! $18200 otd!

[@asoshkin]

plus tax I am sure

[@Axl_colts]

@@asoshkin actually I ended up getting a 2018 breakout for $16500 otd..... Yeah I did have to pay tax when I got it tagged!

[@dennism103]

Imo a owning a hd will bring genuine true lasting happiness. U gotta own one to fully understand...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sure does! We love them

[@paulstaples6590]

I like that style , I also like speed in a Harley, I was wondering if it's faster than my 2015 ,103 Harley Street Bob .

[@rainerb.3799]

HD Heritage Softail Classic 114 is My third HD and its the best, amazing Since 8000 km, 👍😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes same buddy 💯

[@dennism103]

They are incredible machines

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Deffo!

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

Looks like you swapped out the bars to apes. Maybe I missed you mentioning that. Looks good. The Cons I have read/heard so far is; The weight (compared to Avg. it's heavy and traction can be wakening on wet roads because of it's torque

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

They’re actually the standard bars! With the screen off you can really see them. It is heavy but not noticeable when riding. It’s nowhere near as heavy as the touring models. The torque is huge for sure; that’s what is great about it. The stock tyres are poor tbh

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thanks brother..

[@RC51tourqe30]

What 3/4 helmet brand~model are you wearing? It’s very low profile

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Its a Daytona. 👍🏼

[@mj9valencia]

Whats good too is this bike allows you to ride with your legs sticking straight out to the side for it is very versatile bieng it dosen't have anything to stop you from riding with your legs straight out to the side lol.

[@fahdiqbal2221]

First of all, your channel is excellent, and I quite enjoy the video reviews from the perspective of a tall rider. I wanted to ask, could you comment a bit about the M8 114's air cleaner, like you have on your Heritage Classic? Any detriment to riding the bike in the rain without the rain sock on the air cleaner? I have a 2019 Fat Bob, and I zip tie the rain sock on, but it looks silly with the zipties and tends to undo itself without the zipties. I'm in Scotland and it's wet often, and I'd like to ride without the rain sock on, but not if leaving it off will actually harm the bike! Let me know your thoughts!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks buddy! Much appreciated. According to the excellent technician at my local Harley dealership it should always be worn in the wet.

[@fahdiqbal2221]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you sir. Sigh, I'll always keep it on then, because it's always wet up here, or at least there's always a chance of rain. I need a more elegant solution than two zipties. Let me know if you have any suggestions and if you know of any waterproof air cleaners out there! Thanks again!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@fahdiqbal2221 Mine slips over and stays on fine on the Heritage Classic 114. Is yours different?

[@fahdiqbal2221]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan It should be the same sock as yours, yes, it's the default H-D one. It does start to come off, yes, when I'm riding. The wind catches under the lip of the air cleaner and starts to tug the sock off. I think it would be better if the elastic was stronger. Perhaps that's the issue, worn elastic!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@fahdiqbal2221 yes mines ok so maybe you could get a fresh one 👍🏼

[@JustMotorbike]

Great review. I also have the exact bike and have done c 15,000 enjoyable miles and love the bike. I have a question. At high speed when changing lanes on the motorway it wobbles slight as it goes over the uneven tarmac joint. I don't get the same effect on other bikes. Have you noticed the same? Many thanks

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it doesn't like doing that for sure. I have found the same on many bikes though

[@JustMotorbike]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you for your speedy reply.

[@Sarge-fs8gb]

I know this is an old video but i was wondering do you miss the heritage, you're right that it's a great looking bike, very different from the BMW, which do you think is the better bike, personally the only thing that puts me off about the BMW is those massive bugs either side of the engine, being a tall as you are sodyou find it restrictive in anyway, does it affect the comfort over long distances.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

They’re both awesome bikes. I actually find the R 18 more comfortable on longer journeys. The cylinders don’t get in the way in reality and it’s certainly more unique

[@Sarge-fs8gb]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you for the reply, yeh that has actually surprised me, my friend whose KZbin channel goes by the name username Kate worked at Motorrad in Manchester, she was saying it's a fantastic bike, she also mentioned that motorrad had or were bringing out some sort of protective cover that would allow a ride to rest their legs on top of the cylinders,i know all the reviews are excellent on it and it really looks the part, unfortunately i can't test ride bikes due to having a prosthetic left leg, in the harley i have the Kliktronic gear changer, it's been a life changer and life saver, being able to ride really does do good for mental health. There's so many bikes you've both reviewed that i would love to try out, can't have it all i suppose, I'm just lucky to be able to ride. I know I'm going off topic here, but i know so many bikes who think their bike days are over once they become an amputee, but the organisation called NABD (National Association for Bikers with a Disability. They will provide the first adaption to your motorbike absolutely free, they are amazing people, they paid for my very first Kliktronic, if you're ever stuck for something to do you could interview Kieth at Kliktronic, he'll tell your subs how the Kliktronic came into being manufactured, i think your subscribers would find that interesting as would an interview with Rick Hulse the main man with NABD, i think it would be an amazing video, even if it only gets one bike back in the bike is worth it.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great to hear your story buddy, very inspiring!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I met Kate a couple of months ago at a Triumph dealership launch. The Honda Rebel 1100 with DCT is another option I guess. Thanks for telling us your story 💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrJeka75]

Cool Man - cool Bike !

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

MrJeka75 thank you!

[@johnm2871]

Have you tried 2 up yet....?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes many times. It’s so torquey that you don’t really notice the extra weight. Obviously steering depends on how the passenger leans

[@luizpires106]

Very beautiful bike. 👏👏🇧🇷

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Jota Pires Thanks Jota. It looks best with the bags and screen off. The best all rounder

[@jefftilghman9059]

It only weighs 335 kg (699lbs) so it's not that heavy a bike. I'm not into the classic look. That's the main reason I'm not an Indian fan, but I understand they are really nice bikes also. But it is a really nice bike. Enjoy it and Ride Safely 😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro, I see where you’re coming from

[@juanz7908]

Nice bike. Curious why you sold it?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Mistake really. But now I have the R18 I’m very happy with that.

[@naseeb414]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan hi . Good to know u r previous owner of HD SOFTAIL HERITAGE now riding BMW R18 . which one better . I am confused between them . I've visited both dealers love them both .

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@naseeb414 both tremendous bikes. R18 is more of a statement; crazy, outrageous, but brilliant. Heritage Classic is versatile, wonderfully torquey and a great bike

[@naseeb414]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks for replying

[@dditch66]

Great video as always and I think KZbin needs to have a British Accent mod to it. 2:46, I don't think you find the Pantyhose useful, LOL

[@larrys.3992]

I love my 2018 heritage. No complaints. Well maybe one, the horn sounds like it belongs on a clown car.

[@matthewobrien2822]

Between the exhaust and the horn it's so sad.(but love my 19)

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great! Yes horn is pants

[@dennism103]

The road king is like $200. More, a superior bike especially for 2 up...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

We love the road king but slightly prefer the heritage classic

[@davymac9866]

Apart from bag space I'd say the Heritage is a much better bike. I've owned an M8 Street Glide Special before my Heritage and the chassis coupled with the new mono shock is far better. The bike doesn't suffer from updraft like the touring bikes and it comes with LEDs. I wouldn't go back now 🤘

[@MrHasie]

4-5 weeks isn't LT.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

MrHasie it is when you ride it everyday!

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

MrHasie Longer than most reviews where someone reviews a bike on a test ride from the dealer and takes it straight back!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Biceps&Bikinis exactly!

[@waltstovall372]

There are saddle bags not panties!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Walt Stovall panniers is another name for them

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Walt Stovall Dictionary Definition of Pannier: A pannier is one of two bags or boxes for carrying things in, which are fixed on each side of the back wheel of a bicycle or motorbike.

[@waltstovall372]

ie. Saddle Bags.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Walt Stovall does it matter?

[@newlife9700]

It is a lighter bike tho

[@dennism103]

Harley's are not much more then metrics. Unless u buy a cvo

[@dennism103]

Get a stage 2 and u will loose ur mind!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes I'm sure!

[@Cue_D_ball]

new boots YUCK

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

gypsy rotten :((

[@Cue_D_ball]

put a little dirt on them ….you Brits