Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 Review; 1 Year on

[@michaelhowell9181]

I like what you said about the pipes being simple. A big part of the appeal of classic looking bikes is the simplicity. There is elegance in simplicity.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Absolutely agree with you there

[@Riff156]

Very nice! I just picked up a '24 Hydra Glide, which is basically a Heritage Classic with different paint and trim, and I love the motor. Your V&H pipes really bring out the 'growl' these engines have.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@Riff156 awesome, enjoy your ride 👍🏼

[@tomphillips8565]

I love the sound of your Vance & Hines Eliminator on your beautiful FLHCS Harley-Davidson!! From the state of Arkansas, USA.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks Tom! 👍🏼💯

[@mattmuttley]

Have a like for a new mic. Nice overview. Until 1:34 i didn't know i needed a 2 stroke HD in my life. Always liked these bikes. Yours btw sounds very nice, even through the camera.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Ahaha yeah it’s a great 2 stroke ;) 😂 thanks for the support! We’ve now got a new mic so there will be no more wind noise!

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Loved the clip and has helped me to decide re buying one in New Zealand. Also hats off for picking up rubbish. I do it all the time as it makes such a difference to the vista before vs after. Cheers

[@CH4SE99]

Enjoying the videos, you guys are great. I'm shopping for my 1st HD and the Heritage is on my list. Thx

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Chase A Thanks Chase! The Heritage and the Breakout are our top two Harleys. 👍

[@stephenmoretti3252]

Have mine two years in September, 14,000 miles, GREAT bike, fast and oh so agile, one of hd's best!

[@JP1970]

Nice job...falling in love with this bike!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Don’t blame you they’re fantastic!

[@erichaglund7429]

Nice review I had no idea those fender tips were plastic or that the side stand was iffy. You are blessed to live in a country with so many beautiful golf cart paths. ;-)

[@liam9587]

I got my Harley heritage a month ago, great review and very accurate! I love my 2020 heritage. I got mine in red and black. I like that color better cuz it stands out much better then all black but that’s just me.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome! Great bike!

[@Tony455HO]

Nice!! I’ve always loved the new heritage. Love the way how both of you guys did the review. Keep it up. Cheers!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks tony! We like to give two perspective on things so we can convey different opinions across! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@uweyaa]

Hello nice video! I get my Heritage in march 2019 after 5 months waiting. Before i drive a Street bob 96cui, was a good bike, but not bequem. The Heritage now is bequem and easy handling. I live in north Thailand, weather is hot so you can drive like every day. Sawadee Krap

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

uweyaa That’s Awesome. Enjoy riding in the nice weather!

[@SB-mw1bg]

A wise choice with the Heritage 114, great all around bike!

[@seanchitty6992]

Hi guys I'm looking to get the 2022 I like your feed back thank you .Sean 😊

[@the_luki]

1:33 the mufflers sound really awesome. vance & hines are doing their homeworks xD ;)

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes they’ve got some sweet spots!

[@djcwes]

LOL

[@steelhorsecountry5245]

Oh the kick stand should be fix by Harley-Davidson. As for the dummy fuel cap, I feel Harley-Davidson should have two fill ports on gas tank to give it that split tank look. Thanks for your review and hope Harley-Davidson tweaks the new Softails to be better. Ride safe and take care.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Steel Horse Country Thanks for your comments! A bit of tweaking and they’ve got it!

[@Grumszy]

I have 2011 Heritage softail classic from new... Great bikes.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes well put 👍🏼👍🏼

[@aliciosilvacruz5684]

É Ótima a iniciativa de inclusão de legenda em português, ainda que não esteja perfeita ou completa. Certamente haverá aumento de interesse pelos vídeos do canal!!! Congratulations!!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Obrigado. É difícil de fazer

[@imonaslot1]

Hi again buddy, fab vid as ever! What I did was remove the 4 reflectors, 2 from the forks and 2 from the saddle bags! IMO much nicer! Cheers

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

David Bartlett Thanks bro! Yes I was thinking about that. May do!

[@imonaslot1]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man the saddle bag reflectors leave little holes so a short black screw or bolt fixes the unfinished look! I just tried to find you guys on Instagram to follow! 👍🏻😎

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

David Bartlett thanks dude! Our insta is called ‘mrdarcyandtheoldman’ 👊🏻

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@imonaslot1 OK that's great! I'll have a look into doing this soon. I'm wondering whether to black out the white sticker writing on the frame downtube too

[@imonaslot1]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man yeah it’s a big sticker!

[@mackdiesel6437]

Can’t stand litter bugs either sir, great review ride safe.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it’s big problem in the area! 👍🏼

[@stephenfleming7056]

Side stand on my Street bob 107 also does not inspire confidence , I find turning the bars to the left before resting bike on stand helps with settling the bike on it. Still do a double check though LOL.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes it’s a bit of finger crossing!

[@thelindsayf]

Finally test both today the heritage and 107 road king. Liked the heritage but you just have to test ride the road king standard. The standard on the touring frame with the higher travel in the shocks and more rubber on the wheels would leave the road king special for dead on smoothness and comfort. I like you took out the Street Glide which is the same as the RK special and i would say the Heitage rides better and is smoother but please do youself a favour and take out the RK standard, its in a different world but you would have to like the chrome. Keep it in mind and very interested in your thoughts.. Keep posting those videos..

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Interesting to hear! If my local Harley dealer gets a rk standard demo in I’ll give it a test ride and review!

[@steelhorsecountry5245]

What brand leather jacket is it?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Steel Horse Country It’s a Texpeed.

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

Great video you two 😀

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks very much!

[@pkimberling]

Nice vid with useful owner comments and nuances. The bike suits you well and sounds great! What part of UK? Nice countryside scenery for backroads riding.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you! We are on the Rutland/Leicestershire border. 👍

[@pkimberling]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man Cool. I spent an enjoyable weekend some years ago in Nottingham during a multi week business trip to Royal Leamington Spa, Coventry, and then up to Doncaster the next week. Enjoyed that part of England with the countryside scenery and non-metro atmosphere.

[@Holly1960-]

Awesome Jacket...Marlon Brando "The Wild One" 👍 heck yes ! Bike almost looks like an old Police Bike. Love it 👏👍🇺🇸

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks! Funny you say that because in traffic, cars all move aside as I come from behind; especially in semi darkness!

[@Holly1960-]

Subscribed 👍 My thumb nail is Steve McQueen, in "The Great Escape"....heck yes ...he was so fricken cool !

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Cool ! 💯

[@sdefiel3719]

Ha-ha ... you got me with the first pipe sound. I said, "ewww, nooo, what the ... ewww!" I see our young sir is back, or am I confused by the dates? When is he going to get a proper bike? Great stuff, thanks!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

S Defiel This is an old video actually. We’ve moved on since then. Darcy will get a Harley next yer. He’s in the motorcycle licensing trap where it’s not worth the cost of buying a 125, selling it, getting an A2 license bike etc so he’s just going to wait.

[@richardanderson4916]

Nice bike bro!!

[@LukeTPZ]

What’s the helmet, please, ol’ man? 1:35

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Its a Daytona 👍🏼

[@danilocapellan1316]

Perfect cool motorcycle.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks man! I still love it!

[@danilocapellan1316]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man God bless you Brother, thanks for this cool videos, I have a t 120 truimph 2018 , but in the future I’ll get a Harley Davison, the coolest bike heritage or the king road, I’m 6-2 feet tall 55 years old , almost ready for it . 👍🏼

[@mbogart31]

Beautiful bike and good review, glad to see folks in the UK enjoying American iron as much as we do. Is touring fatiguing on this? I have an 09 dyna super glide with 16 inch apes and riding on the highway is pure hell...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Michael Bogart well the furthest I’ve riden is down to London and it was very comfortable! I wonder how comfortable it would be on even longer journeys

[@adambarczi6305]

Great review! Will you do another one at 15,000 miles, or so? Would be nice to see what services came up as needed, if any.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks buddy. Yes I expect so. It’s been perfect so far!

[@Marvelkid87]

Cool vid just subscribed. I’m going to be getting this bike in the fall time hopefully 👌🏽

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro! Glad you subscribed and you won’t regret it!

[@pmjn0943]

Hello Mr Darcy, firstly great video, it is a small World we live in, I have a 114cu heritage in twisted cherry, it's a December 2018. Model, I fully agree with you with this annoying little side stand and im also worried about dropping the machine ,,Ive fitted engine bars, and I think i'll fit them at the back as well to protect the bags, plus I also backed into a plant stand at a Supermarket and slightly damaged the same metal part on the rear fender, as with you I'll change the mufflers but I think I'll do the mapping with a fuel pack as well, that left hand fuel cap could be fitted with a number of add on' s like temp gauge for your Cylinder head or a clock etc, Happy riding ...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks for the comment! Interesting to know that other people are experiencing the same issues. I was going to get a fuel pack but I rather like the little pops and bangs it does on the over run

[@richardstephens1877]

Agreed, that side stand is "crap", great bike that can fall over because of junk side stand.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Richard Stephens Yes I’m still never sure if it’s ‘engaged’

[@frosty116]

Beautiful bike, love the sound. Did you use a tuner as well or just the pipes, and if just the pipes do you get a lot backfire on decel ?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Just the pipes! No tune on it. You get a little bit of backfire which I quite like, but it’s not all the time.

[@davymac9866]

Thinking I might have to take a Heritage for a test ride soon!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Absolutely, do it!

[@davymac9866]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan So big news today. First I have to say many thanks for doing your reviews on the Heritage. I took one for a demo today after riding to the dealership on the Street Glide and I was blown away! All the practicality of a Glide just without the radio and speakers but so much more manageable! So I pulled the pin and traded in for a Heritage 114! I owe you a beer!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Wow that’s amazing to hear my friend, congratulations on the new ride and many happy miles to come!

[@ThePat1962]

Have the same bike and same pipes added..but have to change back to stock pipes for a trip to Spain..have you considered taking the bike to the continent ?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I don't have the bike anymore. We are considering moving to Spain and taking the R18 which has stock pipes 👍🏼

[@daoudmh1]

How tall are you?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Six feet 2 inches tall 👍🏼👍🏼

[@thelatenightbar]

we do these things, because we can :). Can't go wrong with the Heritage !

[@williamb.9110]

Love your videos! I just bought and installed the 300's on my 2020 Fatboy. Love 'em! Do you use a tuner at all for fueling? Just curious. I don't have one yet but thinking about the FP3 before spring hits here in Canada.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

William B. Thanks William! I don’t have a tuner and it seems to ride fine, but I am going to get the FP3 soon, mainly because of the strange mapping in the standard throttle.

[@patrickmeylemans9627]

Wondering where the pipes are legal in Europe, lots of controls on exhaust pipes, they measure the sound and if too load you can niet drive it any further. Will avoid that, nice sound though. 👍😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

There is that. We tend to keep forgetting it

[@paulsammon2637]

Good video. Have you ever had rust on the exhaust clamps/bolts?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

No not a spot anywhere

[@luckylucy6532]

"Theres some girls coming " thats right man 😎

[@thelindsayf]

great videos Did you ride the road king 107 before buying the heritage 114 as im considering which to buy. looks the heritage may handle better with weight difference and power. cheers..

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

No, but I did ride the road kind 114 which you can see the video and review of here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIO7poyXl5iShck I personally think the heritage rides nicer. Let me know what you think!

[@dainejir661]

You shouldn’t have to hammer around the gas cap or worry about the stand fully extending. Why can’t HD just do the right thing!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes true!

[@ernieme101]

nice video , pity about the wind noise . i thought at one point there you were recreating the beginning of Lawrence of Arabia !

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I know! After this video we bought a mic so no wind noise ever again!!

[@harleyrobertson73]

Ol'Man looks like Thor on a Harley Davidson

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Haha brilliant!!! That’s what I’m going for lol!

[@sdefiel3719]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Chris Hemsworth better start worrying!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

S Defiel Better believe it 💪🏻

[@roadglide]

Love the bike. Life’s short just buy the damn bike! Ride safe and ride often.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro!

[@thejerseyj9422]

I don't want to seem mean. I generally enjoy your videos but, this one is a bit disappointing. The sound quality was very bad. And the continuity was a little disjointed. However, the good news (for me) is that as a 6'3" man you are very comfortable on the bike. I'm 6'3" myself and wasn't sure if the Softail frame was big enough. Also you point out what I've been thinking about the Heritage. The fact that you can remove the bags and windshield and voila ! You have a Deluxe. Very cool. ✌

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

This was filmed before we decided to become a proper channel. We now have professional equipment, mics etc. We don’t get paid for this by the way, certainly not at the time of making that video; of course now we get a bit of advertising revenue every month, but only what most people earn in a day. The Heritage is definitely a good fit for my/your height. On Monday evening we’re uploading a video all about tall people and motorcycles!

[@thejerseyj9422]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Great, I just subscribed and hit the notifications bell. Can't wait !

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@thejerseyj9422 Awesome! Much appreciated.The tall people video is up.

[@thelatenightbar]

I take the windshield off my heritage, then I put it back on.. it's crazy. Looks great without, rides great with.. back and forth I go. LOL.

[@big_whiskey1387]

The stand is shit my bike shifted after I got off as well My chest almost exploded, brand new bike Jesus...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Big_Whiskey13 yes it’s happened to me a few times! Dropped completely once and scuffed clutch lever and engine case

[@whiterabbitt2002]

My favorite Harley Models ... Harley Low Rider/Low RiderS/Harley Heritage Classic/Fat Boy/Harley Super Low 1200T ... just saying

[@lowersaxon]

You cannot lock the fuel filler !!!!???? Oh my God.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

True!

[@grzegorzgrotkowski6575]

1:34 couple more years of downsizing trend and we all will sound like this shiat

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Haha yes. Or rather nearly silent with an electric motor

[@Seventurns9]

You can use Autosol Metal Polish on those spokes to restore them and protect them. I've used it on rusted/scraped chrome engine guards and the stuff is absolutely amazing. I used it on all of the chrome on my bike and it restored it to brand new, AND it has stayed like that for 2 years so far. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonHea2wndWEjsU

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro looks good

[@robertobrito9598]

More protection bad weather all time in UK

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes true!

[@ozziejim8472]

1:40 nearly wet myself!

[@UncannyAleman]

Plastic chrome decorative detailing in a 20k bike? Nah... lol

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes in places! The chrome (plastic) rear fender part has broken off now

[@UncannyAleman]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan I agree it seems like the best of the bunch and I've been tempted myself but that would be a deal breaker for me. Looks and sounds lovely though

[@Alive_unto_God737]

Really could have done without the first 25 seconds guy lol

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yeah you're probably right. Just trying to make a story

[@Patrick-sv8sf]

This or Fatboy?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Heritage if you want to take luggage, Fatboy if you want an involving ride. For me the Ol Man it would be the Heritage Classic. Have you checked out my older videos on the Heritage 👍🏼