Heritage was always one of my favorites. So much you can do with it. Love the stripped down look, that came with the Deluxe.
@user-oy8fn5hs2w
Ай бұрын
The Heritage chrome edition has way too much chrome until you put white wall tires on it. Then "Bam" the chrome is perfect. IMHO, white walls are a must. Thank you Matt. Please keep the videos coming.
@tommym6248
Ай бұрын
I've been a Honda guy all my life and have an old Shadow ACE as well as several other Hondas. The Heritage Classic is still the Harley that I would like to have. Beautiful bike! 👍
@caseybarnett8708
Ай бұрын
I traded in my 09 Road King for a 2020 Softail Heritage Classic last year and couldn’t be happier with my decision. Matt’s comment about the Heritage being a ,”If you know, you know bike”, is spot on. You have to ride one to understand.
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
That's always a hard conversation to have with people that are trying to decide between a Road King and a Heritage. They're so different yet they serve the same use-case. Glad you got on the right bike and you're happy with it.
@kendallanderson2149
Ай бұрын
I love the tore down look
@northrider8628
Ай бұрын
It is the all around motorcycle. Looks and rides like a Harley Davidson should 🤠
@user-zi6ku3io2q
Ай бұрын
Best bike for city and highway cruising. Old school looks with modern features.
@michaelwhite5834
Ай бұрын
I'm a touring bike guy but that Vicla bike really, really works for me.
@Tom_FLHCS
Ай бұрын
My '23 Heritage is the seventh HD I've owned and by far my favourite. Can't see ever selling it. Only thing is the tank badges are like an afterthought, especially given how nice the rest of the tank graphics looked the last few years. I changed my badges for a late model Slim badge and now it's perfect!
@JS-xs5hq
Ай бұрын
Come on Matt, tell it like it is. It's the last of the true Harley cruisers. Unfortunately, the younger riders will buy any rolling crap bearing an HD badge. Bring back the Road King Classic.
@recklessrt
Ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Heritage with a stage 3 and several other mods. It pretty much matches Jamie's blue KZitem bike with a ton of down low torque. Bike absolutely rocks. It's got a luggage rack and passenger back rest. I went for an understated blacked out look that matches its red and black paint scheme. Mine is a non-spoked rendition, and I like it that way. I like my bike's down low, blue collar vibe, in comparison to the Low Rider ST. As per usual great video.
@shep68
Ай бұрын
I've commented before my first Harley was a 13 Heritage. I loved, loved, loved the look of that bike. The mini apes, floorboards, passing lamps, tall shield, leather bags. The whole thing screamed vintage motorcycle, and I was hooked. Until I started all day touring. It was not good (for me) at that. Excessive vibrations through the handlebars, uncomfortable seating, cramped passenger. Basically it was only good at commuting back and forth to work. So I traded it after a year for an Ultra. I am told the new frame is a night and day difference so if that's true then I highly recommend it as a good starter bike for anyone who's into that classic look. It's still the sexiest bike Harley makes IMO. ✌
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Yea the 18 model year + frame is 100 times better. That being said the ultra limited is still a more comfortable touring machine.
@Badgerbiker
Ай бұрын
I rented one of those for a week in Colorado and toured the Rockies. Great bike!!!
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Nice! It's a great canyon carver
@13_Cowboy
Ай бұрын
😍 An ‘18+ blacked out Heritage is the most beautiful Harley ever made, IMO. Sadly, I don’t own one because I scrape too much. (Steep mountains, Switzerland) I went Low Rider ST. We really don’t spend that much time on the highways when the alternative is the Alps.
@njfxbb9748
Ай бұрын
Perfectly done Matt
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Thank you !
@davebrake
Ай бұрын
I always thought that the Deluxe was one of the most beautiful bikes Harley ever made, I really miss that bike. But your right, the Heritage is often overlooked. In recent years more of them have been blacked out which is cool, but I really do love the chromed out version with white walls. And I do like the ability to ride with or without the bags and windshield. Everybody raves about what a comfortable cruiser it is. I have a few friends that do a fair amount of distance touring on their Heritage, and they love it. Have always been a big fan of the classic Harley styling, it's just beautiful. I might have to add one of these soon.
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
I prefer the chrome on that bike as well. Thanks for the great comment man
@Hoglife
18 күн бұрын
I own the 03 100 year anniversary edition,Heritage Softail Classic and the bike is simply amazing,I’ve taken her all the way down the east coast from Ohio,and not a hiccup,be good to your bike and your bike will be good to you
@pmdinaz
Ай бұрын
Love my '19 Heritage
@AimeeFellwock1122
Ай бұрын
My first HD is a 2019 Heritage. I love her! Just the right amount of chrome, customizable and fast. Just added a D&D Fat Cat exhaust and some new bags.. Sounds great, handles great, looks great! I have done hundreds of touring miles on her but I will get a bagger one day too, for the wind reduction, larger bags and music! But I'll never sell my first love.
@vheiskell1
28 күн бұрын
We put a Fairing on my wife’s she loves it. Just goes on and off like the windshield.
@Nils_Martin
Ай бұрын
Beautiful motorcycles 😘
@daemon9737
Ай бұрын
Great vid, Matt. Really like the variety and your presentation of different options.
@RideYBike
25 күн бұрын
This is the perfect video with a great explanation! The history of the Heritage Softail is truly rich, and I'm thrilled that my own travel stories are closely tied to this incredible bike. My first motorcycle was a Suzuki Volusia, on which I even managed to tour Crimea in Ukraine back in 2012. I always dreamed of owning a Harley, and eventually, I bought a Sportster. Two years later, I was eyeing the Street Glide, but I was persuaded to try a Softail instead. That’s when I found and purchased a 2005 Heritage Softail with the 88 Twin Cam engine. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I've ridden over 60,000 miles on my Heritage and couldn’t be happier with its engine, comfort, and even off-road capability-yes, I often have to go off the beaten path to find the perfect camping spots. The Softail is the ideal bike for that!
@MattLaidlaw
25 күн бұрын
Great comment man. It’s always rad to hear people’s ownership stories of different bikes. Thanks for sharing.
@RideYBike
25 күн бұрын
@@MattLaidlaw Thanks for the kind words! I’ve been really enjoying your content-it's a great resource for riders. Do you think these bikes will be as legendary as EVO or Twin Cam in 20 years? I am talking not about engine only...
@tommontague5721
Ай бұрын
I've had the Dyna, Road Glide, Road king and 3 Heritage. I keep going back to the Heritage. Now living up here in Prescott AZ where the mountain roads are a little tight the Heritage handles well. Besides, I like the classic look better....Hey Matt, I bought 3 of these bikes from you when I lived in Walnut...Love your Dealership and Staff.
@CraigSmith568
Ай бұрын
I have a 2018 anniversary model with the 114 and I love it. Sometimes I take the bags and windshield off. Plenty of power with just a set of slip ons. Otherwise it's completely as it came from the factory.
@K9RickRet
Ай бұрын
I had a 2019 Heritage with the 114 engine and loved it! I put a 2-1 Bassani black exhaust on it, a passenger back rest and rack. It was quick, comfortable and handled great! Highly recommend the Heritage! Only thing I would change is the spoked wheels….maybe the “new” simulated spoke style…
@mas3292
Ай бұрын
Great job as always Matt! I love my '17 Deluxe, same bike as you have there, Frosted Teal and Crushed Ice. which is part of my collection. Always loved the Heritage Softails! Kelly looks great on that nice black one, such a cutie!!
@vheiskell1
28 күн бұрын
Great Video Matt! I feel like the Heritage is a great bike for the cost too. My wife bought a 2020 new it now has 62k miles. She loves it! She watched this video with me and loved all you said about her bike and loved the cutaway of the suspension! Keep up all the great work you do! Harley forever!
@robertlumsden942
Ай бұрын
I bought my first Harley in 2018 and it was the Heritage. The style and the main reason the M8. Such a great bike. it is a classic bike. some buy it and put touring racks on it etc. or replace some of the legacy look which is a shame. that what it is. Only thing about this bike is the spokes needed to be addressed periodically as they will start to rust some. Terrific bike.
@gnsmk357
Ай бұрын
Now thats how you do it. Great job Matt. I have a 2003 softail chromed out,camed softail and a 2019 tri Glide with a 131 motor. It is time for a new bike will do the 2025 model and may come from NC to LA just want a bike from east LA.
@dmcharley64
Ай бұрын
Wide white walls were made for this bike...
@jimmin9802
Ай бұрын
Why they got rid of the roadking is beyond me? The touring chassis would fit my large size better than a heritage, but great video and music as always.
@frankgiannantonio1848
26 күн бұрын
Have a 23 after owning several its a great bike!
@BadBlue32
Ай бұрын
I always loved the Road King, personally. I have to say however, that the Heritage has been growing on me! You can still tour on it, but with substantially less weight, better handling and better stock suspension. I also think you get better color choices, the 114 and LED’s as well. I never really was fond of the style of bags, but they can always be changed. I’m a huge fan of the classic styling and if I ever had one, it would most definitely have white walls and a very similar setup to what you’ve shown in this video. And yes, louder pipes! 🙌😂
@fredaustrinojr8186
Ай бұрын
I have 1987 heairitage softail flst. It is a bad ass ride thanks HD
@matt_7617
25 күн бұрын
I rides mostly Harley Davidsons my whole life. Love my 2021 Heritage 107. Great bike, got about 14000 miles on the clock now. But I really do miss the overdrive in the 6th gear so much!!! If you’re on highway speed (or a little bit faster;)) it rumbles your a** off… needs lower rpm! Other than that it’s just awesome:) Thanks Matt Regards from Matt (also) 😎
@2hotFL
Ай бұрын
Wish the Heritage came with an option for cast wheels. They came with them in 22 when they had trouble getting the laced wheels but went right back to the laced in 23. I get the laced look better but I'd give them up in in a second for ease of maintenance of cast and the ability to plug a flat tire.
@adammorgan7874
Ай бұрын
It belongs in my garage! Weeeeeewwww! 🤤
@roostfezza7563
Ай бұрын
I like the detail you provide in your reviews, like where bikes fit in the line up, and recent changes. I think the Road King makes the best base for the Vicla look, shame it's out of the range at the moment.
@munciebill8674
Ай бұрын
Have 2018 Heritage and my only styling gripe is the license bracket that sticks up like a billboard. Run solo without rear seat. Keep hitting it with my leg when mounting.
@AimeeFellwock1122
Ай бұрын
Kuryakyn makes a lay down plate bracket in chrome that I have on mine. I didn't like the look of it sticking up either..
@arnesobolewski1584
Ай бұрын
Very good Video Matt ... It showes what's makeable around the Softail Group today ☺👍
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Yes sir. Thank you.
@omarcaban9917
8 күн бұрын
2002 luxury green in garage love it !!!!
@1993Gold
Ай бұрын
I live on the west coast and still prefer the heritage over the low rider. One day I’ll get this or road king! Great video as always
@danielsaudi9121
Ай бұрын
Good review Matt. Although I ride a Streetgide CVO, the Heritage Soft tail is my 2nd favorite Harley. Congrats on the new dealership. It looks great….
@robnoahxrpfuture7901
Ай бұрын
Good looking bike
@FastEddie-l2d
Ай бұрын
I rent Harley Davidsons in Kansas City, MO and the Heritage and Low Rider ST are the best renters. Plenty of power, but comfortable to cruise or tour. A 2018 was also my first Harley Davidson.
@mickeygaines007
Ай бұрын
Personally I am not a “club” or “coast” style guy but bikes like the heritage, road king, and deluxe can pull off a lot of different things and be taken a lot of different directions and not look terrible. The tombstone taillight on the deluxe was one of my favorite bike specific features. I have a road king special and the look your gal Danielle did to hers isn’t my look personally but she loves it and a road king can pull almost anything off.
@expliquemoijcomprendschann2800
Ай бұрын
If you know you know. I test rode the 23 model year black out engine in marine blue with red and grey stripe. Man the smiley on my face was epic. But I think if « a black out/ chrome » finish on the fxlrst was available. Could be a very difficult choice to me personaly. I’m gonna test ride the road King cause… well you know you know. 😂
@expliquemoijcomprendschann2800
12 күн бұрын
Officially. A future héritage 114 owner 😂👍 Even the fxlrst got the 117, he doesn’t have the HD essence yet.
@stephanebrochu2627
Ай бұрын
Sweet bike ! My wife rides a ‘18 Heritage and It’s an amazing bike !!
@mojomanmurph1925
Ай бұрын
Absolutely like the Vicla style. It's in a class of it's own. Only can be done with a Harley.
@ericroadking7564
Ай бұрын
Nice review Matt!!
@sparkylinkline
Ай бұрын
Another great video Matt - thank you. Kelly is adotrable too.
@elmaestro6106
Ай бұрын
I wish Harley brought back the Springer. That would be amazing. Or take a Breakout and have a SugrBear front end put on. Can it be done? I own a 2015 Road Glide Special original owner and plan on a new bike in the near future.
@DavidPfeiffer-id7yd
28 күн бұрын
Hey Matt! I traded my 2021 Street Glide Special for the 120th Anniversary Edition Heritage. I had been wanting the Low Rider ST back in ‘21 but it wasn’t available then so I bought the street glide. It just didn’t suit both my stature and I don’t do so much highway riding. I’m a sucker for a pretty face so I got the Heritage Anniversary Edition. Still wanting the Low Rider ST though!
@tetlow2
Ай бұрын
She fills those jeans, just right.
@lyndagreen6185
Ай бұрын
They took away the mag wheel option. Got one flat tire on a trip with spoked wheels. Don’t want that again.
@imsurly7742
11 күн бұрын
The Heritage Classic probably would have been my second choice, but I couldn't pass up my RKS
@willbe7442
Ай бұрын
I feel the same way with the sport glide. My sport glide with the memphis shades road warrior is amazing. But people sleep on them for some reason.
@zonktified1247
Ай бұрын
Once again Matt...great info and video. Primo choice on the 'model' for the riding scenes, not necessarily the bike btw 😋
@user-dv8pe2sh1y
Ай бұрын
🇰🇷🇰🇷오늘Have a wonderful, happy and rewarding day😁😁😁😁🙏🙏 🇰🇷🇰🇷
@Chris_STR
27 күн бұрын
Someone should do a heritage performance build like a mid size performance bagger
@expliquemoijcomprendschann2800
Ай бұрын
Matt the heelshifter is an customization right? I test ride the 23 blue/red/grey black-out with the Heel shifter. Just easy and relax cool bike.
@alessandrov-twin9755
24 күн бұрын
The best good looking "cholo" style sleds are the traditional softail ones, pre-m8
@petecastillojr9083
22 күн бұрын
Kelly La Chikla got a new bike, ❤ Factory 47s????? I thought you was a SCC, hopefully see some chikla pipes on you new bike.
@darthmaul7428
Ай бұрын
Soft tail cholo FTW!
@jeremyneufeld6541
Ай бұрын
The new frame might be "better" but the style took a nose dive. Nothing looks like the original Softtail.
@blessnest77
Ай бұрын
You Can’t even hear it running. Good looking bike though.
@Str33tglide_21
4 күн бұрын
Matt Nice video !! love that Chicano style , Do you guys deliver to the east coast ? thanks
@anthonyresto8596
Ай бұрын
Another great video, kelly is a good rider! What brand of helmet was she wearing?
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Simpson.
@austinhuff283
Ай бұрын
What seat do you recommend for me and my wife to put in long trips on our 2023 Heritage? We have the stock seat now. We do okay, but my wife starts to fidget and get uncomfortable fairly quickly.
@expliquemoijcomprendschann2800
12 күн бұрын
Hy, does White wall make have same grip as the scorcher HD?
@sbreslin41
Ай бұрын
Is that plastic on the front fender?
@ryan8538
Ай бұрын
Which bars are those?
@Eisenhammer78
Ай бұрын
My brand new high quality Heritage is leaking oil like its an old BMW.... Out of the cylinders, the oil cooler... she is a dripper. Not even 500km on it. Completly regretting the 30k€ Ive just spend on that damn thing. Quality made in Thailand hey. If you cant tell, Im a bit pissed
@trondcaster
Ай бұрын
The Heritage. ❤️🔥. Long may it run. Make chrome great again! (And bring back the Road King Classic) 😎💫
@xxJAKExx96
Ай бұрын
I love the heritage but bang for buck lowrider s/t gives you more for less
@Sforce68
25 күн бұрын
Cholo
@djmysticalone321
28 күн бұрын
Hi Matt have you noticed a lot of people complaining about Harley Davison has gone woke has this disrupted your dealership in any which way?
@MattLaidlaw
28 күн бұрын
Yes I’ve seen it. Disrupted? Yea, I’ve had people tell me to my face that they’re upset unfortunately.
@djmysticalone321
27 күн бұрын
@@MattLaidlaw hopefully this will pass Harley Davidson are amazing. Machines and the community is pretty amazing too.
@travlite8496
Ай бұрын
Get your Harley dealership to get rid of the Coe of Harley or Go woke go broke...
@Ozlobeest
Ай бұрын
Harley is woke now, until they fire ceo and drop DEI WEF AND ALL THE REST OF THE PRIDE CRAP STOP PURCHASING!!!! GO WOKE GO BROKE!
@brianbayowski9265
Ай бұрын
Matt, how do you feel now that Harley-Davidson has gone FULL WOKE? 🦄🌈
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Sad 😢
@Sally10268
24 күн бұрын
Pre woke.. Let’s go Indian!!
@Starship007
Ай бұрын
Harley Davidson turning Woke?
@SaltPeanut84
26 күн бұрын
If you don’t agree with the companies direction, no one is forcing you to buy a Harley. I don’t purchase from many brands. I go on about my business.
@38possum
19 күн бұрын
@@SaltPeanut84That's exactly it! If Harley Davidson doesn't do something quick it'll be worse than Budweiser! Catch the drift yet.
@kentishmale1969
Ай бұрын
Those ridiculous ape hanger style bars just look so ungainly and with dangerous handling - maybe they're ok in a straight line, but a liability on anything like a corner, particularly a sharp corner. Though Kelly did make it look bloo*dy good i have to admit !!!
@RealSuperRando
Ай бұрын
Beautiful bike, I’ve always loved the softail and have owned many. But no more until Harley Davidson kicks Zeitz to the curb and denounces all this woke DEI crap. GO WOKE, GO BROKE!
@kindasupersonic7114
Ай бұрын
Yeah, his globalist views aren’t really conducive to the Harley fan base. Also his business model, selling fewer bikes are higher price points to portray the feel of a premium brand…. Especially now in this economy, who is going to spend 20-30k on a bike when majority of dual income households can barely afford to keep afloat… especially more so here in Cali.
@7upreme7
Ай бұрын
This is a motorcycle channel kick yourself to the curb 😂😂 clown 🤡
@michaelbee1214
Ай бұрын
Cool story. So with that logic what other companies are you boycotting, but still watching videos of them online? I expect at least 10-15 more companies on your list
@andy8005
Ай бұрын
I agree go woke go broke
@JorgeIsHappy
Ай бұрын
We get it. You believe nonsense conspiracy theories. Keep it to yourself.
@Ozlobeest
Ай бұрын
Boycott Harley!!!! Unless u vote for Kamala hahaha 😅
@anthonyresto8596
Ай бұрын
Id take the heritage over the low rider anyday
@Evil_Morty2000
Ай бұрын
Harley went woke,going to go broke 😔 😢
@Jim-uh4kv
Ай бұрын
Defonitely NOT taking my softail to a woke company for service, sell outs
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Perfect. Laidlaws isn’t woke.
@Fr99763
Ай бұрын
The two bikes are beautiful, but who mounted those handle bars? Utterly ridiculous and dangerous! You can’t control a bike in corners with your hands as high up as your head! The one with the windshield is beautiful too, the one you comepare it to with this plastic crap upfront ugly thing is hideous! Who came up with that stuff? I would die of shame, move to another country if somebody saw me with that! No wonder Harley is loosing its marketshare! Geez!
@MattLaidlaw
Ай бұрын
Ape hangers aren’t for the faint of heart. It takes the right rider with the skills to do it. But for those of us that are willing to master what it takes - the look and feel is awesome. When you say plastic crap, are you referring to the FXRT inspired fairing on the Low Rider ST? I’m just gonna say you’re in the minority option on that one my friend.
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