Love this series as well. My dealer wants $900+ in labor for the 10k service. It will take me longer to complete. but I'll know everything that has been done. Great production and editing!
I know the dealer ain't doing everything that's on the list. Especially things like measuring the distance between the radiator hose and the from header! I am like you.
Subscribed. This content is awesome, Mike. Just picked up a 22 PAS yesterday. Terrific machine. I shared this content on a few FB pages I’m a member of. If you have less expensive torque wrench recommendations I’d like to know please 😂
I used to have some harbor freight torque wrenches, they are ok for occasional use but didn’t last for me. CDI is a Snap On brand, my only complaint is the numbers could be easier to read for my old eyes.
This is really an outstanding video. Very helpful and organized. An added side benefit is that a lot of the tools you use would make the core contents of a on-road tool kit.
Worth paying for if you could be sure they are doing it. This is the only way to be sure it's done. I trust that most HD service is doing it but I have found things left loose or not adjusted right after service.
Thank you very much for this. Similar to you, I do not claim to be a mechanic. I DO claim that my work has been consistently better than the stealership. Watching all parts of this video series has been terribly helpful. With the maintenance manual, anyone SHOULD be able to figure this out, but damn it's nice to see it before tackling it. Is there some way I can compensate you for posting this? I can't imagine 4400+ TH-cam views pays much for the advertisements they keep interrupting your video with.
Thanks, I actually don't make a dime off these videos because TH-cam does not pay out until you have 1,000+ subscribers. I make an average of 10 to 50 cents is someone buys one of the tools listed in my Amazon links :) . This is just a hobby from me, hence why my uploads are so infrequent. Just glad to know people find them helpful.
Good information. I am one that is having problems with my radiator hose. When it is cold its almost ok. After riding the hose swells it touches the exhaust. I am fighting now to get it fixed under warranty. Other than that the bike has been great. The dealer i took my bike to for the 1k service didn’t do most of that I’m sure. They also weren’t helpful about the hose. Another dealer called HD to get some action.
Question on Sprocket and Chain. When replacing the Sprocket and Chain does is require to replace the seal behind the front sprocket? Why I asked I had the dealer do the service for replacing the chain and sprocket. Which they told me the seal was also required to be replaced. It wasn't leaking before hand but now it leaks oil from behind the front sprocket
Thanks. It’s a struggle trying to balance showing enough details without dragging on too much. My little “reaction” at the beginning was just a tongue in cheek poke at folks that think scheduled maintenance is just an oil change. It is indeed more detailed than that.
Hi Mike, I am deciding to do the first 1000miles service after I watched ur videos. Feeling good to do it by myself. I did all the service of my previous sporster and my first pan Am in the dealer each time I paid more than 500 bucks only get everything is good…BTW which website u get ur pdf pan Am service manual? Thank!
The service manual is available online from serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/ for about $60 a year. You get access to the service manual, electronics manual, and all service bulletins related to your bike.
Very good video. I have a question ⁉️ when I went to San Jose, California in December to help my ex wife move to Sacramento, because her husband unexpectedly passed away in October so to save money she is moving in to his home which he rented to his best friend several years ago. While I was there in San Jose, I visited a Harley dealership to check out the Pan America S and I asked the Mgr. what I would be looking at for the bike, out the door. Now, the MSRP. for the Special is approximately $20K. After all that dealerships add on to that MSRP. ie., dealer prep, etc.etc.etc. the Sales Mgr. told me I could expect to pay around $28000 out the door. I'm not kidding... So, I said WHAT!!? I had to make sure that he wasn't just having a laugh at my expense. He however was dead ass serious. I thanked him and assured him I would not be back to buy the bike from his dealership if the mark up was going to be so high. If you or any of the viewers have any information on how the pricing inside the dealerships works and, or any information on how I might go about buying one without being robbed. Thank you kindly 😌
I have no inside scoop on how dealers do their pricing, but I like to say that the best bike is the one that does what you want for the price you are willing to pay. That said, I try to not get hung up on where the dealer makes their money, as far as MSRP, trade-in values, this fee, that fee, etc... but just focus on the out the door price. Do I feel it's fair? If not, keep shopping. I did pay a little bit over MSRP with dealer fees for my Pan America, but that was back in June of 2021, buying the very first one this dealer had on the floor with the two tone paint, ARH and spoked rims. But I don't feel too bad since MSRP on a 2023 is now $1,900 more than what it was in 2021 before getting into any dealer fees, taxes, etc..
Love this series as well. My dealer wants $900+ in labor for the 10k service. It will take me longer to complete. but I'll know everything that has been done. Great production and editing!
I know the dealer ain't doing everything that's on the list. Especially things like measuring the distance between the radiator hose and the from header! I am like you.
You're awesome man! Thanks so much for your time making this video!
good video, just bought a pan America and was looking at service videos and what do u know got a good guide to it thaks bud
Very useful and thorough video.
Great video.
Great videos! Handy tip - when I adjust the gap in the clutch cable I use a nickel as a feeler gauge. It’s about 1.8mm, which is in spec.
Good advice
Subscribed. This content is awesome, Mike. Just picked up a 22 PAS yesterday. Terrific machine. I shared this content on a few FB pages I’m a member of. If you have less expensive torque wrench recommendations I’d like to know please 😂
I used to have some harbor freight torque wrenches, they are ok for occasional use but didn’t last for me. CDI is a Snap On brand, my only complaint is the numbers could be easier to read for my old eyes.
Great Job Thank you.
This is really an outstanding video. Very helpful and organized. An added side benefit is that a lot of the tools you use would make the core contents of a on-road tool kit.
Excellent video. Your presentation is precise and filled with practical knowledge. Thank you for making these videos I find them to be very helpful.
Excellent video Mike and very helpful
Nice job! You’re hired!
Always like your video's... the are instructive and soothing at the same time... ;-)
That’s because I edit out the parts where I’m cussing at a stuck bolt or missing tools. 😆
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel hahahaha..!!
Worth paying for if you could be sure they are doing it. This is the only way to be sure it's done. I trust that most HD service is doing it but I have found things left loose or not adjusted right after service.
I use the same brand cable lube as you.. That stuff Stinks like no other!!..
I wonder what riders do when off road or touring when brakes fluid fail?
Thank you very much for this.
Similar to you, I do not claim to be a mechanic. I DO claim that my work has been consistently better than the stealership. Watching all parts of this video series has been terribly helpful. With the maintenance manual, anyone SHOULD be able to figure this out, but damn it's nice to see it before tackling it.
Is there some way I can compensate you for posting this? I can't imagine 4400+ TH-cam views pays much for the advertisements they keep interrupting your video with.
Thanks, I actually don't make a dime off these videos because TH-cam does not pay out until you have 1,000+ subscribers. I make an average of 10 to 50 cents is someone buys one of the tools listed in my Amazon links :) . This is just a hobby from me, hence why my uploads are so infrequent. Just glad to know people find them helpful.
Good information. I am one that is having problems with my radiator hose. When it is cold its almost ok. After riding the hose swells it touches the exhaust. I am fighting now to get it fixed under warranty. Other than that the bike has been great.
The dealer i took my bike to for the 1k service didn’t do most of that I’m sure. They also weren’t helpful about the hose. Another dealer called HD to get some action.
Dealers seem to be hit or miss. Being near a good one seems to be a matter of luck.
Great videos. Where did you find an 8 mm socket to fit the spoke nuts that are inset in the wheel?
@@tobycatron2103 just a regular craftsman socket I’ve had for years.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannelI tried tow craftsman sockets. Guess I’ll have to sand one down to fit
Great video I just bought a pan. What kind of fog lights are those?
Clearwater Kristas
Question on Sprocket and Chain. When replacing the Sprocket and Chain does is require to replace the seal behind the front sprocket? Why I asked I had the dealer do the service for replacing the chain and sprocket. Which they told me the seal was also required to be replaced. It wasn't leaking before hand but now it leaks oil from behind the front sprocket
Yes, service manual does state to replace the seal. Sounds like they didn’t do it right.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannelThank you for your reply By the way Great videos on the PA
Good video but I like running this kind of video at 1.25 or 1.5 speed and this is why it cost $400 for a mechanic to do it cuz it's very detailed
Thanks. It’s a struggle trying to balance showing enough details without dragging on too much. My little “reaction” at the beginning was just a tongue in cheek poke at folks that think scheduled maintenance is just an oil change. It is indeed more detailed than that.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel I'm gonna watch your other vids, I dig 'em!
do i have to buy a HD oil filter or can a get one form my local car spare shop?
@@Adventure_all_the_way at this time, I’m not aware of any aftermarket options for Pan America oil filters.
GOOD MORNING MIKE . IS THERE A WAY TO PLUG THE PAN AMERICA IN ON MY COMPUTER TO CHECK CODES?
None that I know of yet.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel Ok Mike , thanks again for your support.
What auxiliary lights are those... im getting a Pan america soon and that is one of the first upgrades I'm looking at
Clearwater Kristas
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel thanks bro
any chance of your sharing that checklist you are using?
Yup, link is in the description.
I went looking for that and I couldn't find it I'll look a little closer .thanks for the reply!
AZ 10K service is getting close to 600 dollars how about others? Seeing price flucations?
Damn. I think I will pay the dealer.
Hi Mike, I am deciding to do the first 1000miles service after I watched ur videos. Feeling good to do it by myself. I did all the service of my previous sporster and my first pan Am in the dealer each time I paid more than 500 bucks only get everything is good…BTW which website u get ur pdf pan Am service manual? Thank!
The service manual is available online from serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/ for about $60 a year. You get access to the service manual, electronics manual, and all service bulletins related to your bike.
Is the digital manual lease a downloaded PDF or is it all viewed on their website through a web browser?
You need to view it online through their web site.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel about $35 for a month?
@@blahblah6061 I think I pay about $60 a year.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel thanks for all the info!
Used to be able to buy the print version of the official HD service manual from the dealer for around $60.
I was quoted 567.00 for the first maintenance...
Very good video. I have a question ⁉️ when I went to San Jose, California in December to help my ex wife move to Sacramento, because her husband unexpectedly passed away in October so to save money she is moving in to his home which he rented to his best friend several years ago. While I was there in San Jose, I visited a Harley dealership to check out the Pan America S and I asked the Mgr. what I would be looking at for the bike, out the door. Now, the MSRP. for the Special is approximately $20K. After all that dealerships add on to that MSRP. ie., dealer prep, etc.etc.etc. the Sales Mgr. told me I could expect to pay around $28000 out the door. I'm not kidding... So, I said WHAT!!? I had to make sure that he wasn't just having a laugh at my expense. He however was dead ass serious. I thanked him and assured him I would not be back to buy the bike from his dealership if the mark up was going to be so high. If you or any of the viewers have any information on how the pricing inside the dealerships works and, or any information on how I might go about buying one without being robbed. Thank you kindly 😌
I have no inside scoop on how dealers do their pricing, but I like to say that the best bike is the one that does what you want for the price you are willing to pay. That said, I try to not get hung up on where the dealer makes their money, as far as MSRP, trade-in values, this fee, that fee, etc... but just focus on the out the door price. Do I feel it's fair? If not, keep shopping. I did pay a little bit over MSRP with dealer fees for my Pan America, but that was back in June of 2021, buying the very first one this dealer had on the floor with the two tone paint, ARH and spoked rims. But I don't feel too bad since MSRP on a 2023 is now $1,900 more than what it was in 2021 before getting into any dealer fees, taxes, etc..
A harley davidson using metric hardware must be weird for americans
Good video!
Lucky for me I have Japanese bikes too and plenty of metric tools 😁
Lo podríais traducir español please