My 2022 Heritage first 3 weeks thoughts and impression

Observations about my new 2022 Heritage Classic 114, First 3 weeks

[@zeenelson2326]

Love the new bike Randy! Been watching since the Softail Slim days--you're one of the reasons I just put a road warrior fairing on my 2016 Slim. Couldn't be happier with the look and comfort of it! Thinking my next bike will be a 2018+ Heritage or Road King Special once I wear out the Slim. Keep up the good work!

[@randytbird6548]

Thank you for watching the videos over the last few years! I guess i have been the test pilot for Harley. I really enjoy modding the bikes and sharing what i have learned. That slim is a great bike Thanks again Randytbird

[@sugarraynay4153]

I love my 2O22 Heritage ❤️ Beautiful Video 👍🏽 I’m 5’3” i thought it was a little big for me at first transitioning from a softail slim. But i got used to it. I’m hooked👍🏽

[@randytbird6548]

Thank you for watching. the heritage is a very good handling bike. i,m glad you are enjoying it.

[@buzzhead817]

I have a 2018 just installed a SS oil pump I have 2243 miles on my bike and i pull a trailer with it too been to Az Did a new food service Plant At 75th and Roosevelt might go to flag staff be fore it gets cold i really like my bike

[@ronalds2080]

beautiful country out there Randy. trying to choose my next bike and the Heritage is on my list. I'm in Florida so I don't have to worry about the hills to much. lol lve sat on that bike and it feels really comfortable but I haven't taken it for a test ride yet. Ride safe my friend.

[@randytbird6548]

Its very stable and has cruise control. I know you have lots of long straight roads there . we do as well. Its a really great bike . Thanks for watching!

[@danieldicedicello2484]

Nice ride Randy, I have a 2019 Street Bod i love but I've been eyeing a Heritage Classic here lately, waiting for the right time to pull the trigger on that, Ride safe

[@randytbird6548]

The heritage is a great bike for sure. Thanks for watching

[@locoocho2415]

You had a Street Bob riding long distance was rough. Now you have a heritage classic 114 👍. I've had my eye on the Street Bob and was planning a trip probably less then 600 miles. Recently been checking out the 22 Heritage Classic 114, what I like about that bike windscreen, ABS, cruise control, floorboards and forward controls, plus the bags. Not much is needed except for crashbars, seat and slip-ons for me. Thanks for your honest opinion on the Street Bob.

[@randytbird6548]

Thanks for watching. By the time i would have done everything to the street bob to make it travel ready. I would have spent too much 💰 it was fun but over 150 miles i would need a chiropractor. Stay safe!

[@jj.1412]

The ABS is great- but heads up it requires a visit to your HD dealer to do a computer reset on the module, so you can't do your own brake fluid change (internets opinons differ on this-) but worth the $ though!

[@TranslateToEnglish]

I just bought a 2023 Heritage Softail last Saturday. It’s a very nice machine with plenty of power. I pulled up to a gas pump and had difficulty finding neutral also. I thought it was just me. I also own a Vulcan S. There is absolutely no problem getting it into neutral. I checked with my dealer and he informed me that if I added V&H slipons it would affect my warranty. Ooops!

[@randytbird6548]

When you do the first service they will adjust the clutch. It gets better with time. Check the web regarding the slip ons and warranty the doj recently ruled against harley for that practice. Enjoy the bike and thanks for watching

[@GARamblinMan]

I had trouble finding neutral too for the first 1,000 miles or so until it broke in some. Harley-Davidson needs to adopt the positive neutral finder that Kawasaki has. Those bikes always go into neutral when your stopped and pull up on the shift lever. Mine is a 2020 model and I love it. Enjoy that cool Arizona riding weather!

[@randytbird6548]

I figured it will break in. Maybe a clutch adjustment . im happy to be back on the heritage. Good to hear from you!

[@cam7714]

I picked up my 22 Heritage Classic about 2 weeks ago and I too have a hard time finding neutral. I had to order a new windscreen from Freedom shields because I’m too tall for the stock windscreen. I experienced a lot of wind buffeting. I’m waiting for a set of Rinehart slip ons. I love this bike!

[@randytbird6548]

Congrats on the new bike! When you do the first service they adjust the clutch . that made my mine much easier. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@GAMALA194]

I haven't been riding my Heritage I really enjoy riding the Street Bob more often. Ride safe AMIGO

[@randytbird6548]

Stay safe! Thanks for watching

[@LukeTPZ]

Why is that, please?

[@GAMALA194]

@@LukeTPZ no antilock a.b.s brakes no cruise control no windshield I love it

[@JohnnyRebKy]

In regard to finding neutral and transmission clank…I always drain the 20w-50 motor oil they say to put in them and replace with synthetic GEAR OIL. 75w-90 and even 75w-140 I’ve used. It’s quieter and neutral easier to find. They are just a gear box and that’s what gear oil is for. I think they have you use the same oil as the engine to keep it simple and use same oil for everything….not because it’s actually best for it. I had a dealer test ride one for a trade in and they said man the trans is pretty quiet on this thing. I said yea bec I use real gear oil in it 😂 They want you to buy a new bike after so many years. I want a bike to last MANY years. Gear oil at least will make trans last longer with less wear

[@randytbird6548]

Makes sense to me 😃

[@jameskowalsky-yl1yx]

Great video

[@randytbird6548]

Thanks for the visit

[@buzzhead817]

Just found out you got another Hertage nice

[@Hoglife]

Love my 03 Heritage Softail Classic,100 year edition,looking to get the new Heritage,I had a 19 Street Bob and hated it,took it back after two days,I’m a Heritage guy and always will be

[@randytbird6548]

The 18 newer are incredible bikes. I had a 86 heritage back in the day. Thanks for watching

[@Hoglife]

@@randytbird6548 I plan on a new Heritage,or King,I LOVE the way Heritage rides and handles,but I plan on doing a lot more long trips next summer so it’s up in the air,(probably go with the new Heritage)

[@rogerkerbrat1768]

JESCustomAccents makes and sells wind deflectors for post 18 heritages mine got rid of bobble head turbulence I had on my 2020 heritage. I love my bike now.

[@randytbird6548]

I will take a look. Thanks

[@chromesporty4984]

I had the same issue finding neutral on my 2022 Heritage. I did my clutch adjustment. Problem solved.

[@randytbird6548]

I m sure that will do it on mine as well. Thanks for watching!

[@chromesporty4984]

@@randytbird6548 The worst thing is that it came back from it's 1k mile (seemingly mandatory) service $$$$$. Neutral still difficult. When I did the adjustment it was 1 1/2 turns loose when it should have been 1/2. They even test drove the bike????? This is why I always do my own wrenching.

[@HarleyGurl114]

Wow this helps me quite a bit been thinking about making some changes from my touring model, and have thought about the Heritage. Glad to hear windshield is great. So the bags, you find them roomy? I have seen them when poked around with a Heritage I seen on the floor, just so use to my hard bags, extended with lots of room. New sub here.

[@randytbird6548]

Welcome to the channel! I find the bags pretty good. They hold enough for some trips. I had a tour pack on my other one and that with the bags will hold a lot of stuff. Stay tuned. More mods coming

[@HarleyGurl114]

@@randytbird6548 Awesome thank you! Basically looking to keep you know the basics in there! Rainsuit and gloves etc! I am going down again on Saturday have a look again at one! Looking forward to seeing what you do to your new ride!

[@randytbird6548]

@@HarleyGurl114 the bags Will do that easily. Good luck in your search

[@davidfarmer1798]

Just bought a 2022! This is a great bike!! Have you had any trouble resetting your PIN code?

[@randytbird6548]

Enjoy! I've never tried to reset the pin myself but if you drop by a dealer they will show you how. It's also in the owners manual if you got one. Congrats

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I have my road glide limited for seven months now after coming off of a heritage. Honestly, if the old lady did not like riding so much I would’ve sold this one off and got a new heritage. The issue is the weight. With both of us on it it’s over 1000 pounds. Everything you do on it at low speed, stopping slow speed maneuvers you are aware it is a big and very heavy bike I probably will just add a deluxe if I can find one or another heritage just fir day cruising

[@randytbird6548]

Sounds like a plan!

[@LukeTPZ]

For neutral, drop to 1st, push your foot under the lever peg until it’s on the highest part of your foot and gently click up. Works about 75% of the time and the best I’ve heard on the topic so far.

[@randytbird6548]

Since the first service its been much better. Only have an issue when cold now. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@stephenbattles4573]

...or get a heel/toe shifter and learn how to use it.

[@LukeTPZ]

@@stephenbattles4573first thing to come off my CVO RG

[@rolandaguas2070]

Please try to mount your video cam on a stationary surface on your bike because I’m nauseous watching your you tube , I do like your you tube channel

[@dobedoright]

Did the the dealer you purchased from add a markup above MSRP?

[@randytbird6548]

No but they charge transportation and doc fees but i think everyone does that . i got a good trade for the street bob though

[@dobedoright]

Thanks, love watching your video’s!

[@randytbird6548]

@@dobedoright thank you for watching them!

[@colinmikesell1487]

where did you get the windshield with dark bottom or have you had it for a while....SunShade does not make any more ...thanks

[@randytbird6548]

hello colin, this the stock windshield on the blacked out heritage models 2018 up

[@colinmikesell1487]

@@randytbird6548 thanks for the reply

[@garybaldwin1061]

Go into neutral from second as you come to a stop still rolling. It worked better for me when you put 36 oz primary fluid as the book states not 1 qt.

[@randytbird6548]

A clutch adjustment cured it. Thanks for watching

[@simongilbert2704]

sometimes neutral is easy to find , sometimes not ,,; you will get used to it , i have ,;;

[@randytbird6548]

Ive found they get easier with more miles. My street bob was easy from new and my dyna is easy. I wonder if it is the forward control shift rod that makes it iffy...