Motorcycle tryout: ‘04 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic

January 20th, 2005 Jesper | View blog reactions

I couldn’t say no when I had the opportunity to try a touring contraption like this, with wind shield, floorboards, chrome rivets and the whole shebang. Unfortunately it where still fitted with the standard exhausts, so the legendary “potato-potato” where drowned by the metallic tinkling of the Twin Cam engine. Now I understand why that’s the first thing they change when getting a Harley straight of the factory floor. I’ve tried a few Harleys by now (more on that later) and this one with its standard setup seemed a bit too domesticated for my taste. I’d like a bike like that to rattle, rumble and make some noise.

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6 Responses to “Motorcycle tryout: ‘04 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic”

contreeboy November 25th
great blog…check out mine when u get a chance http://www.1harley.com
Motorcycle Club April 16th
Are they having another one like this year? I sure hope so! Would love to be there!
FLSTN September 21st
My softail has a bit of a rumble but it is more of a wimpy rumble sporting the Screaming Eagle exhaust. Just not enough noise. Thinking of getting a set of Rinehart slip ons.
Bikers-n-Outlaws.com November 8th
I like my bike like to rattle, rumble and make some noise as well. If it’s not loud enough, how can I be sure it’s running when my brothers fire theirs up? The louder the better. Ride On!
MyChopperBlog November 27th
Yup, toss the pipes and add some Screaming Eagle slash cut, slip ons and everyone will hear you coming.
motorcycle saddlebags July 3rd
There’s nothing like a bike that gives you the feedback you are talking about wanting. Great site!