[sgorney]

I am in New Smyrna Beach with my family for the week and on Wednesday, I rented a 2011 Heritage Classic from Daytona Beach HD, Eagle Riders. First of all, the guys working at Eagle Riders were great. Patrick who has worked there for 10 years is a brother in Christ and we hit it off. When i told them I owned a VTX-1300, they suggested the Heritage as they felt it was a comparable model. I could have rented a Road King of ElectroGlide, but since I was interested in the Heritage before I got the X, I went with that. Eagle Riders had a $99 per day special (I added insurance). So I saddled up and brought it to our timeshare.

My first impression was that is was tame. It felt lighter than my bike and not as much punch on the low end. (also factory exhaust makes it "seem" tame) But after driving it for a while, it grew on me. Nice performance at higher RPMs. Definitely more vibration than the X. And yes, it gets hotter especially in traffic or at lights. But overall, I like it. Its fun and easy to drive and has enough power. My wife loves it. She has ridden on the beach and all around with me. I do like the 6 speeds. Auto canceling blinkers.

They also said we may have a "special" for you if you want it another day. And they did. I rented day 2 for $49.00. So 2 days for $149 plus insurance. That is a steal no matter what! I get to ride on my vacation around the beach. I take it back this afternoon. Truthfully, I look forward to riding the X as soon as I get home.
http://www.vtxcafe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24585&stc=1&d=1309527497

 

[Marty W]

Very cool and that is a good deal, I rented one in Hawaii and had a blast riding all over the Big Island.

 

[jstar61]

That is a good deal, and it's great to be able to try out another bike for an extended period of time.
Sorry the weather hasn't been the best lately.

 

[whiskeyrockr]

sweet...i'm heading out later today for a short trip to the beach while school is out on vacation...i was gonna take my bike down, but decided to rent one instead (i know, it's only 90+ miles, but i'm lazy right now...lol)...lined up a harley for tonight through tuesday...i've ridden them before, so i'm looking forward to getting on another...i rented the softtail deluxe....

 

[DKilleen]

sweet...i'm heading out later today for a short trip to the beach while school is out on vacation...i was gonna take my bike down, but decided to rent one instead (i know, it's only 90+ miles, but i'm lazy right now...lol)...lined up a harley for tonight through tuesday...i've ridden them before, so i'm looking forward to getting on another...i rented the softtail deluxe....

Only 90 miles???:spank:

Ride Safe:choppersm

 

[Gonzo1970]

Thats a heck of a deal!! Glad youre having fun!

-Gonz

 

[whiskeyrockr]

Only 90 miles???:spank:

Ride Safe:choppersm

what can i say....:bleh:
thanks, gonna be riding again in just a few minutes....nice with a lite breeze about 88* out....perfect to ride in with any bike....

 

[wanderingbear]

Hey you look right at home sitting on the HD, who knows what the future holds.

 

[Espi]

Nice looking HD, also awesome that a fellow saint squared you away.

 

[Mondorah]

Very good deal! Have fun and be safe.

Ray

 

[Spoiler]

Looks like a nice ride... and certainly a good price...

 

[sgorney]

Thanks guys! I returned the bike yesterday. I did not even recognize the lot at Daytona HD. They had tents and bikes everywhere because of the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup race at Daytona Speedway today. A great idea to rent a bike on vacation! And the wife loved it. Now back to some serious miles on the X this summer.