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08-31-2009, 09:16 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Enterprise, Al
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Best years for an older Heritage
I've got the bug, looking into getting a older Heritage to tinker with. In your opinion what are the better years?
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09-01-2009, 09:15 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Enterprise, Al
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Dang thought I''d get some folks opinions on this.
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09-01-2009, 09:26 PM
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Iron Butt, SS2000
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bradenton, FL
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I have never heard that there is a particularly bad year for a Heritage Softail. It's really a lot more about the condition of the bike afaik.
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09-01-2009, 09:28 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Redneck Country
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 Maybe a little more information would be helpful. Older covers a lot of territory. Are you looking for a TC or an EVO heritage. I don't know much about the evos, but have heard that the '02s are the last of the Timkin bearing TCs and are desirable. To me an '02 is "older" for a daily rider, but you mentioned tinker. A first year Heritage is what, about '84, '85, '86. Gotta be an evo and since they didn't change much in those days, they're probably all pretty good. All depends on whether you're looking for a low mileage top condition bike or a project . . . .
Lefty
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09-01-2009, 10:11 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Hampshire
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I had a 1989 that I was very happy with. Just keep looking and you will know when you found it. It'll just jump out at ya. Good luck
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09-24-2009, 10:51 AM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Virginia
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I'm riding a 1989 FLST right now and haven't experienced issues with it. There seems to be a lot of bikes just sitting in garages getting older but not gathering any miles. Good luck!
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09-24-2009, 06:58 PM
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Train
Join Date: May 2004
Location: southeastern Pa
Posts: 1,348
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I'm keeping an eye out for an 02 Heritage project bike because of the engine. The rest is a wash to me.
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09-24-2009, 07:16 PM
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Altered States
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Colorado
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My 89 Heritage has been rock solid.
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09-24-2009, 07:23 PM
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Custom Painter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: MA
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I'm partial to 96... 
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09-24-2009, 10:10 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southbury, Conn
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"but have heard that the '02s are the last of the Timkin bearing TCs and are desirable".....Huh? ..What bearings do I have in my '03? Did they go metric crap to save on $$? You're scaring me bro !...
Mike
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09-25-2009, 12:14 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: South Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogzilla 57
"but have heard that the '02s are the last of the Timkin bearing TCs and are desirable".....Huh? ..What bearings do I have in my '03? Did they go metric crap to save on $$? You're scaring me bro !...
Mike
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'03 HD went to Chinese cranks and ball bearings. Happy 100th! Had to pay for those special badges somehow!!
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09-25-2009, 07:21 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southbury, Conn
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Hahahahaha....ok....time go VLX? ehh.....forget I said that. 
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09-25-2009, 08:29 AM
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Location: South Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogzilla 57
Hahahahaha....ok....time go VLX? ehh.....forget I said that.
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IMHO, if you are content with stock and not building the top end, you should be fine. If you build it, then convert the bottom at the same time.
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09-25-2009, 10:53 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: May 2009
Location: vienna ga
Posts: 53
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i got a 89 flhs with evo motor and i love it evo motors are very reliable and the carbs are easy to work on.
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09-25-2009, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: South Carolina
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A friend has 2 EVO Heritage Classics, combined mileage is 180K he loves 'em.
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