I was! Definitely exciting seeing some of the landscape from the air. I'll practice positioning a bit more for follow footage in the future. It's all a learning curve...
Damn son, just came across your channel and loved this video in the next one....subbed, I just picked up my Pan America two weeks ago and I have a lot to learn, but it's great to hear someone talk about how capable the bike is
My Skydio II just flew away on its third or fourth flight, never to be seen again! I highly recommend you stick a tile or some kind of lightweight locator on it. If I ever get another Skydio that's the first thing I'll do.
It’s interesting to hear you contrasting the PA with the 390. I have an R1200GSA and as competent as it is, I’m *constantly* thinking of downsizing. It’s amazing, but it’s such a heavy brute and it’s so easy to get in over your (my) head. I mean I have a DRZ400, too, which I dearly love, but I still toy with downsizing my GSA to a mid or mini adventure. The 390 is one of the alternatives I consider from time to time. However, I see that you’ve added a Touareg, which is also on my list (along with the KTM 890). I think it would be very interesting for you to experience a dual sport like the DRZ or a KTM 350 or 500, if you haven’t already. The light weight (everything is relative) is a game changer, as is the long travel suspension, ground clearance 18/21” wheels, etc. Also, it’s nice to see the CO landscape again. I lived in Denver for 20 years, but returned to my home state of KY a couple years ago after being away for 35 years. I’m struck by how both states are incredibly pretty but in completely different ways. One of my friends in CO does BDRs, etc, and when we trade videos we’re always struck by how different things are. He’s like “all that GREEN!” when he sees one of mine.
Mike- I had considered looking at a dual sport (and still may down the road). The biggest drawbacks I had were service intervals and highway/interstate stretches. I know I'll be cruising for longer stretches, and still wanted to have something I felt was comfortable and capable at speed. Enjoy KY! The green is amazing. How's the riding there?
@@exploready The only dual sports, to my knowledge, with frequent maintenance intervals are the racier KTM/Husky models, 500 and below, and I think the Honda 450L. The KTM/Husky 690/701 have pretty normal maintenance intervals, as do the remainder of the Japanese dual sports, esp the classics, like the DRZ. Not trying to push the DRZ, but I find mine to be fun on the road, state highways and smaller. It is definitely more work to ride though. Not as stable, and you have to stay on your game (esp with DOT knobbies on). It’s not super comfy, even with a Seat Concepts seat on. Just acceptable. It’s “fast enough”, but not quick. However, I can load it with camping gear and not even notice, while riding. But it has a carb and is arguably not that great for CO. Riding in KY is very fun. I think I prefer it to my CO riding experiences (back in the early 2ks, and I was road-only then). CO is expansive and austerely beautiful, whereas KY is “intimate” and wooded. Everything is closer to the road here. I thought it would be a Mecca of unpaved back roads, but I was quite wrong. Even the tiniest roads here in Central KY are generally well maintained. There is some gravel here and there, but not like I thought it would be. We generally have to go to OHV parks to get significant dirt. There is also the Ky Adventure Trail, which I think I’ll try next year, at least segments of it. That goes through Eastern KY mountains, and has plenty of dirt, mud, and gravel. There are still some fun places to ride. This is my favorite ride, and it’s about an hour away. th-cam.com/video/hs6DRSyEVEs/w-d-xo.html (I was happy enough with the energy of this video that I never bothered to do the multi-cam edit 🤷🏻♂️). Edit: I see now you were responding to me suggesting the 350/500, so yeah, those guys do have the more frequent maintenance. I should have mentioned the 690/701 too, in that comment. I will add, and take it as you will, that a dealer here said the 350/500 don’t really require the super frequent maintenance if you aren’t racing them or doing hard enduro trail rides for hours every weekend 🤷🏻♂️. I sure would like to experience a super-light bike. Even the DRZ is pretty heavy when it’s flat on the ground!
That’s a great question. To this point, I have not. Late last year I added a middle-weight ADV bike to the garage, and mix it up a bit. I’ve been riding the Tuareg a bit more for rides that I would find more questionable, but the higher passes are still snow covered in most of CO, so most everything I’ve done hasn’t been too rocky. I’m looking forward to trying to compare both bikes in an off-road capacity. I do have a Garmin InReach I travel with.
GreenRush - Mostly the MotoZ RallZ (both front and rear). I've also used some Dunlop Trailmax Mission, and plan on swapping the tires back and forth based on the riding I'm doing ATM.
Hey Ryan - I initially got the SE exhaust to save weight (it's something like 40% lighter, if memory serves), and I also like how it looks. I left the DB killer in because I didn't want to be 'that guy' leaving a campground at 6am or spoil any opportunities to see wildlife...*however*, after my last service the tech was pulling the bike around and I truly didn't love the sound. I've since removed the DB killer, and really like it now. It's definitely not too loud, but it's louder and has a nicer tone to it. What exhaust are you running?
@@exploready ok thanks for the info..im picking my bike up today they are having a special this month you get a stage 1 kit with purchase that or a grand off still deciding what way to go i just dont want it too loud. I heard video’s of it and i love the sound of it.
What a great ride. Its funny how bikes always likes to stall in front of people. Great job with the sound and splicing in that drone footage.
Lots to fine-tune for filming, but it's been a good time. Webster was a lot of fun!
Absolutely great production. Enjoyed the whole thing.
Rich, thank you! Trying to get each video a little better.
Ride safe!
@@exploready I've created a few myself. Once you've made a serious attempt at creating one you understand.
Great aerials! Impressive that you hit this solo, to boot!
Credit goes to Skydio for sure!
Dude, you must have been so psyched to see your drone footage. Some of those shots are 🤌
I was! Definitely exciting seeing some of the landscape from the air. I'll practice positioning a bit more for follow footage in the future. It's all a learning curve...
Wonderful Content. Thank you for sharing. have a good day!❤👍
Thank you! You too!
Damn son, just came across your channel and loved this video in the next one....subbed, I just picked up my Pan America two weeks ago and I have a lot to learn, but it's great to hear someone talk about how capable the bike is
Congrats on the purchase! It's been fun to try and push my boundaries a bit, and the bike has been a blast to ride.
@@exploready thats awesome! i had a adv bike before, thought I wanted a cruiser, big mistake....so happy with this PA!
Nice riding, especially on those baby heads. You guys have a short riding season in Colorado, but what you have is epic for the time you have to ride.
Thanks 👍
Now I have to do this ride, thank you!
Loved the video and I have been looking at the HD Pan America. Thank you for your insight.
Thanks for watching!
My Skydio II just flew away on its third or fourth flight, never to be seen again! I highly recommend you stick a tile or some kind of lightweight locator on it. If I ever get another Skydio that's the first thing I'll do.
Oh no, that's a complete bummer! Fingers crossed neither of us run into that again.
It’s interesting to hear you contrasting the PA with the 390. I have an R1200GSA and as competent as it is, I’m *constantly* thinking of downsizing. It’s amazing, but it’s such a heavy brute and it’s so easy to get in over your (my) head.
I mean I have a DRZ400, too, which I dearly love, but I still toy with downsizing my GSA to a mid or mini adventure. The 390 is one of the alternatives I consider from time to time. However, I see that you’ve added a Touareg, which is also on my list (along with the KTM 890).
I think it would be very interesting for you to experience a dual sport like the DRZ or a KTM 350 or 500, if you haven’t already. The light weight (everything is relative) is a game changer, as is the long travel suspension, ground clearance 18/21” wheels, etc.
Also, it’s nice to see the CO landscape again. I lived in Denver for 20 years, but returned to my home state of KY a couple years ago after being away for 35 years. I’m struck by how both states are incredibly pretty but in completely different ways. One of my friends in CO does BDRs, etc, and when we trade videos we’re always struck by how different things are. He’s like “all that GREEN!” when he sees one of mine.
Mike- I had considered looking at a dual sport (and still may down the road). The biggest drawbacks I had were service intervals and highway/interstate stretches. I know I'll be cruising for longer stretches, and still wanted to have something I felt was comfortable and capable at speed.
Enjoy KY! The green is amazing. How's the riding there?
@@exploready The only dual sports, to my knowledge, with frequent maintenance intervals are the racier KTM/Husky models, 500 and below, and I think the Honda 450L. The KTM/Husky 690/701 have pretty normal maintenance intervals, as do the remainder of the Japanese dual sports, esp the classics, like the DRZ.
Not trying to push the DRZ, but I find mine to be fun on the road, state highways and smaller. It is definitely more work to ride though. Not as stable, and you have to stay on your game (esp with DOT knobbies on). It’s not super comfy, even with a Seat Concepts seat on. Just acceptable. It’s “fast enough”, but not quick. However, I can load it with camping gear and not even notice, while riding. But it has a carb and is arguably not that great for CO.
Riding in KY is very fun. I think I prefer it to my CO riding experiences (back in the early 2ks, and I was road-only then). CO is expansive and austerely beautiful, whereas KY is “intimate” and wooded. Everything is closer to the road here. I thought it would be a Mecca of unpaved back roads, but I was quite wrong. Even the tiniest roads here in Central KY are generally well maintained. There is some gravel here and there, but not like I thought it would be. We generally have to go to OHV parks to get significant dirt. There is also the Ky Adventure Trail, which I think I’ll try next year, at least segments of it. That goes through Eastern KY mountains, and has plenty of dirt, mud, and gravel.
There are still some fun places to ride. This is my favorite ride, and it’s about an hour away.
th-cam.com/video/hs6DRSyEVEs/w-d-xo.html
(I was happy enough with the energy of this video that I never bothered to do the multi-cam edit 🤷🏻♂️).
Edit: I see now you were responding to me suggesting the 350/500, so yeah, those guys do have the more frequent maintenance. I should have mentioned the 690/701 too, in that comment. I will add, and take it as you will, that a dealer here said the 350/500 don’t really require the super frequent maintenance if you aren’t racing them or doing hard enduro trail rides for hours every weekend 🤷🏻♂️. I sure would like to experience a super-light bike. Even the DRZ is pretty heavy when it’s flat on the ground!
Love the Pan Am videos in Colorado. Can't wait to get mine!
It's such a capable machine, and I've only begun to scratch the surface of off-roading trails. Have fun on yours when it arrives!
Good real world video. I have a pan, im living in Ireland not much off roading to be got
I've never been to Ireland, but the pictures look absolutely beautiful!
Excelente vídeo gracias por compartir un saludo cordial
¡Gracias! Estaba muy emocionado de hacer esto. ¡Viaja seguro!
Much less rocks from when I last rode it.
The trails are always a-changing
Do you carry some type of cording or wrenching device out there alone?
That’s a great question. To this point, I have not.
Late last year I added a middle-weight ADV bike to the garage, and mix it up a bit. I’ve been riding the Tuareg a bit more for rides that I would find more questionable, but the higher passes are still snow covered in most of CO, so most everything I’ve done hasn’t been too rocky. I’m looking forward to trying to compare both bikes in an off-road capacity. I do have a Garmin InReach I travel with.
What tires are you riding on? I have Dunlop Trail Max Mission on my Pan America Special but you appear to have a more aggressive tread.
Generally had been running MotoZ RallZ or a RallZ on the rear with a Dual Venture up front
what tires are u running?
GreenRush - Mostly the MotoZ RallZ (both front and rear). I've also used some Dunlop Trailmax Mission, and plan on swapping the tires back and forth based on the riding I'm doing ATM.
both are pretty close to same?Whats the difference between both sets?@@exploready
How do you like the exhaust?
Hey Ryan - I initially got the SE exhaust to save weight (it's something like 40% lighter, if memory serves), and I also like how it looks.
I left the DB killer in because I didn't want to be 'that guy' leaving a campground at 6am or spoil any opportunities to see wildlife...*however*, after my last service the tech was pulling the bike around and I truly didn't love the sound.
I've since removed the DB killer, and really like it now. It's definitely not too loud, but it's louder and has a nicer tone to it.
What exhaust are you running?
@@exploready ok thanks for the info..im picking my bike up today they are having a special this month you get a stage 1 kit with purchase that or a grand off still deciding what way to go i just dont want it too loud. I heard video’s of it and i love the sound of it.
Right on! Congrats on the new bike!
Just picked it up 2 hrs ago that thing is bad ass.
What color-way did you go with?! Also, did you do the exhaust, or decide to wait?
What gps mount are u using
It’s the Tour a Tech mount. Semi-lengthy install, but works nicely.