My Harley Pan America Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- Not long ago I traded in my 2018 Road Glide for the Pan America. Several of my family and friends thought I was crazy for doing it or are expecting me to regret the trade soon. Ha! Not happening. I love everything about this motorcycle and ADV riding. I think I found my forever bike. LOL
Thanks for watching and I wanted to give a shout out to @Broncoride and @retiredbiker for some awesome instructional videos. The links to their videos that I used are below.
Here's the breakdown:
Risers and heel guards:
www.a1cycles.net/pan-am-parts...
A great A1 riser install video from Broncoride:
• Pan America Tall Riser...
Touratech anti-theft mount and GPS mount:
touratech-usa.com/store/TFT-D...
touratech-usa.com/store/GPS-M...
Excellent install video from Touratech:
• Installation: TFT Anti...
Brake Fluid reservoir guard:
touratech-usa.com/store/Rear-...
Harley Parts:
Top Case and mounting system:
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en...
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en...
Radiator Guard:
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en...
Skid Plate:
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en...
Mosko Moto luggage:
moskomoto.com/collections/mot...
Vance and Hines adventure 450 Slip on:
www.partsgiant.com/p401402-va...
Excellent Install video from Retired Biker:
• Vance & Hines Exhaust ... - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Did the same thing, traded in my Street Glide for the same reasons.
Great minds must think alike! I traded in my 2019 Softail Slim for my 2023 PAS, three days ago! Thank you for sharing and I'm looking forward to what else you do to yours! Cheers brother!
congrats! It’s made me excited to ride again and now I’m able to explore so much more instead of being limited to paved roads.
I traded my 2021 RG Special for a 2023 PAS YESTERDAY. You’re 100% correct, the RG was becoming boring. The PAS is anything but!
Congrats!!
Thanks for the video. I have a 22 RGS and will not part with my performance bagger, but ADV sounds fun, so I pulled the trigger, traded in a Lowrider and am proud owner of a 2024 PA CVO. Now I get best of both worlds and can’t wait to explore off roads too. Stay safe!
This video is convincing me to get a Panam, I’ve been looking at them! Thank you for sharing Sir!
And i installed the 80 grit riders pegs from Harley and the LED light kit! Both are excellent
I just picked up the rear light kit from Denali so I can be seen easier (hopefully!) from behind when stopping.
I did the same thing for the same reasons, traded in my 2013 CVO Roadglide for the Pan Am last week too. It's for sure more smiles per mile. I need the 50/50 tires now for better grip
Definitely get the Zumo. It’s totally worth it compared to the cell navigation. I have one on my Tiger. Easy to take off and go into the hotel with you.
Thanks for sharing. I just got one. Its a bit like learning to ride a Dragon
I'm considering a PA when I get home in Oct. In doing my research I ran across an Australian's channel that may be helpful regarding modifications. He is an experienced dirt rider. The channel is Old Man Speed. All my previous dirt bikes have been 250cc or less displacement. My 08 FXDF has 158,000 miles on it. I think it is time to use it more for local rides. Another rider that has done some mods worth consideration is Florida Jim. He has a channel as well. His focus is longer rides such as the Iron Butt Challenge and the Hoka Hey. I enjoyed your review of your mods to the PA. Enough so I subscribed. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the feedback! I actually subscribe to both of them. I’m on a bit of an extended break from videos to attend to a very sick spouse plus relocating from Georgia to Texas. Hopefully I can get back into a routine and find good trails in northern Texas.
Gracias desde Barcelona. Tengo una HD cross bones desde 2008 y como tú dices, perdí la ilusión. Ahora compraré una Pan en 2024 y volveré a disfrutar de la aventura. Gracias amigo. 😊
Thank you, sir, for sharing your experience with us. Like you, I've been waiting for the Pan America to mature. I bought my '94 UltraClassic new and have reached well over 100K miles on all kinds of roads. I'm finally ready to "trade up" for fuel injection. There are holes in my Kevlar drive belt from the ill effects of miles on gravel roads. So, I'll begrudgingly "trade over" for a drive chain. I'm waiting for a new Orange PA Special, maybe in '24 (?). Your video is inspiring and encouraging.
I brought a 2022 Pan Am Special, the mineral green paint version, with the army star, in March 2023, and I'm very happy too. Only had a few problems, software not up to date and creating a problem with the ommeter, easy fixed wtih an update, and a starting problem which they fixed with changing the starter clutch with an updated version.
So far the 2023 PAS has been flawless. I almost went with the green color but ended up with the gray.
Life long rider here and former m/c instructor. I’ve owned sport touring, cruising and adv bikes. Regardless my preference for motorcycles and riding has always drawn me back to adventure riding. My current rides are a 91 BMW R100GS (the granddaddy of adv motorcycles) and a 2009 DR650. I’m intrigued by the Harley PAS! It looks like a sweet ride, even if you never take it off road. The nice part is you can, if a gravel or dirt road beckons. Just remember it’s a heavy bike, and things can quickly get out of hand off road.
Congrats on your choice! Take your time, keep smiling and enjoy the ride. It will be interesting to see vids on your experiences with it.
Ride safe!
Thanks for the content. I’m coming from dirt to street and now to Adv riding. The screen and brake guards are things I didn’t consider.
i looked at the PA and I LOVE IT... the only thing is, its a bit expensive for a 20 something year old, also heard to many bad things about them reliability wise... so I got a Norden 901 instead and loving it.
There's no doubt it is an expensive motorcycle. I have the 2023 PAS and the only issues I have found are with the rider! LOL I think Harley fixed most of earlier year issues with the 2023. Time will tell but so far it is an amazing motorcycle. Congrats on the Norden.. that is a very capable machine too!
Great Job and very informative!!
I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
thanks for the story dude....i got mine last year, i actually had a lowrider S, last year on our trip we went to Smoky Mtn HD for a concert and i checked out the pan am....needless to say, 2 weeks later i was back down there trading in the lowrider....i love the thing, 2 weeks ago, i just went back down the the dealer ship and took the msf adv course, now i know enough to get me in trouble LOL i also went with the sw-motech rear brake pedal extender....
You took the words out of my mouth (almost). I’ve had an 07 Street Glide and 18 Road Glide and the past two years I just haven’t been inspired to ride. I think I put less than 1k miles on it last year and was thinking of getting rid of it. Well, the Harley demo truck pulled up and I test rode the Pan America and I absolutely loved it and never stopped thinking about it. No other bike has piqued my interest in losing the traditional Harley touring feel and sound. After all my research, I just couldn’t pull the trigger on the PanAm due to the amount of electrical gremlins and unresolved software updates that aren’t just quite there yet. Local Harley dealer got in a like new 23 R1250GS and at a price I couldn’t turn down. I’m absolutely in love with everything about the BMW and I’ve put a 1k miles on it this month. All your choices in accessories are spot on! Enjoy your ride!
That BMW is an awesome machine. Congrats!
Enjoyed your story and welcome to the world of ADV! Funny you mention the Blue ridge Pkwy I was up there last fall and took one of those dirt roads that parallel the Pkwy. Found some awesome views and was the only vehicle on that route for miles. Your best investment right now would be to take training. You can watch yt videos all day and try to practice on your own, but it'll never match the experience of in person training. Also, ditch those street biased tires if you're going to go off-road much. Even loose gravel or mud on forest service roads and those tires will let you down.
Funny you mention training.. I’ve been looking for something like that in this area of the country but still haven’t found anything available that I can attend. Sounds like a great excuse for a cross country ride!! Tires are certainly a possibility. I think a 50/50 set up will be what I end up with at some point. Thanks for your feedback!
Pretty cool that H-D opened a whole new world to many riders simply because they would not consider the BMW/KTM’s of the world etc.
Let’s hope HD continues and offers a smaller/lighter version that is more beginner friendly to help build a larger overall customer base. The 1250 is a beast and most people I see riding them are middle aged bagger converts who are already used to heavy bikes and who are trying to get excited about riding again. It’s such a versatile and capable bike.
Hey Man; Great video, the main thing about riding the H-D Pan America in the dark on the dirt and in the dark is the fact that the Headlight assembly is mounted in a solid, to the fairing. So it does not turn with the front wheel. Which means riding on the pavement would be safer in the dark.
I've been riding bikes since 1961, I have 62 years of riding experience, mostly on the dirt-bikes side of life.
The last bike I bought brand new was back in 1994, the bike was a 1993 KLX 650 Dual-Sport. It was the last year for the KLX 650 street legal Dual-Sport.
The next year they mount the headlight in a small fairing,(KLR- 650) and those bike have the same problem as your H-D PA.
You can sit-down on any bike that the Headlight turns with the wheel (direction) and you'll be able to see more of where your riding in the dark. Solid mounts fairing only shines the light direction your leaning the bike.
The one thing you might try is putting extra lights on the engine guard,(up high, or down low, or both) and aim them a little off to the side Left-Right, that way they'll cover more area in the dark.
O'yeah I still ride today, but not so much Off-Road, with my 1993 H-D FLHS.
As it is easier on the Back and Kidneys..LOL
Traded my ‘21 PAS back in a year later and bought a ‘22 RG ST. The PA needs LOTS of improvements. FIX THE GD AIRBOX RESONANCE. The PA doesn’t even compare to the BMW GS. Go ride one. Good luck with your PA. You’ll need it.
Appreciate the comment. So far my 23 has not had a single issue.
New subscriber. Good video.😊
Good vid man
Great job and thank for your honest video
Appreciate the feedback!
Thanks for sharing your story. I have a similar story. I traded my Street Glide Special, with many trips/miles as well, for a Freewheeler in the hopes of being excited again about riding. The trike was fun, in a different way, but I was at a HD dealer one day and was convinced to take the Pan America for a test ride. I had a big grin the entire test ride and ended up trading for the PA. The thing is so quick, easy to handle and just a blast each time I take it out. I have the same V&H muffler and love the sound. If you're looking for a great set of foot pegs, Lone Rider makes a pair that are customizable and can rotate forward for easier rear braking. They are pricey but I think a good investment for myself as it looks like I'll be keeping the PA for some time. The last thing I want to do is add a license plate relocator kit by Yoshimura for a cleaner look on the back end. They call it a Fender Eliminator Kit.
That sport mode did me in on my test ride. It's such a nimble bike and much lighter than the ol' road glide by about 300lbs. Makes a huge difference but I'm finding I might be a little over confident! LOL I appreciate the lead for foot pegs!
It is a great bike!! Sounds like you’ve got it ready for some off pavement riding!!!
Would liked to hear that new exhaust, I like the appearance of it one of the sales guys at Laidlaw's Harley Davidson in Southern CA. said that of all the many different H.D. bikes he's owned... the Pan AM S is hand's down the best bike he's owned and ridden. I absolutely love it and hope to get one. I'm a new subscriber and look forward to seeing you on the bike.👍👍 18:44 18:44 18:44
I've got a quick before/after video but I may do a better video from different angles, speeds and so on. Thanks! th-cam.com/video/lZcBi2tlbBI/w-d-xo.html
I have a 2016 SG and I went Saturday to test ride a 2023 pan America and I definitely agree with the bar risers. I’ve had my eye on a triumph tiger 1200 for years now and when I herd Harley came out with an adventure bike I finally tried it out. It’s definitely fun but not for me. Even though it looks big standing next to it, it felt so small when I was on it. Or at least too narrow. I still want to try a triumph tigger but for now I’m sticking with the street glide.
Not having that big fairing in front of you does take some time to get used to.
Harley does have newer lamps available and mount where current front turn signals are
Nice bike
Smart on waiting until after the first year….
Im struggling with the light throw as well but i have an olight i may pop on. Btw. Im right across the Toccoa GA/Sc line
Need some dirt bike style covers on that radiator. They vent out to the sides. Not sure how HD screwed that up
I have been on Hayabusas since 2007-2014, after that i got married and stopped riding. Currently, i am seriously considering getting a bike and i want an adventure motorcycle. I am torn between PanAm, R1250GS, or Africa Twin.. i know it isn’t fair to the Honda to compare it to those two, but it has the reliability and price advantage. But the PanAm is just mmmm I WANT IT!
You should get it! It’s such a versatile motorcycle and I find it just as comfortable on the highway long distance as my old road glide.
On the other hand many.many riders have sold their's due to never ending electrical problems. Due diligence before purchase.
Replace the stock battery with 480CCA Antigravity ATX12-HD.
@rampantcolt1684 Thanks for commenting. I’ll have to research that.
Hey Kory, nice video! Quick question. With your Vance and Hines pipe, have you noticed any wear from the center stand? I also have that exhaust on my pan am (but in stainless) and I’ve started to see a spot right below the heat shield.
Thanks for the feedback! I don't have any wear. If you do, you'll need to readjust your setup. My center stand has a hard stop and I have about an inch (eyeballed) gap. You pipe just needs to be reseated.
Спасибо за рассказ
Great but it would have been good to see your bags also.
I’ve got a few videos from a trip this year with the bags on.. check out: Memorial Weekend 2023: South Carolina Adventure Route (SCAR)
th-cam.com/video/h9zez2ZQeOE/w-d-xo.html
Alt Rider Footpegs are best out there so far
I bought them myself. For me, they are so long that they get in my way at stops or just putting my feet down. I have to move my feet in front of the pegs now which means I no longer flat foot the bike.
I have a 22 pan America i run the Garmin zumo xt on the touratec bracket with a moto pump bracket that locks it's only like $100 and no way to take the gps without the key
I've been holding out month after month hoping the Harley nav app will get better. I've downloaded the maps and everything and still get the checkerboard on occasion. Plus it is just fickle to use. I'm afraid Garmin Zumo is in my near future.
I even went as far as complaining on the Harley app and had their team contact me. It's pointless to have a navigation app that drops whenever you loose phone signal. They agree and are working some possible solutions. I noticed last week instead of checker board i had a map with a notice it was using catched data! Not perfect but progress. Complain to Harley on the app, more voices may get changes?
@@erikjensen6503 I just may do that!
@KoryS_Uncaged I love my 22 PanAmerica Special, except the gps. Bought with 2K used and put another 10K miles on.
Welcome to the adv world. Your wallet will never be the same.😂
No kidding! 😂
see i have a 21 ultra with stage 2 and my wife says no but i soooo want to trade and get a pan america as i dont use the big bike like it should be but i may make the wrong move im not sure
Understand that. I’m guessing the wife rides with you. If so, just do some social engineering on her and start throwing vids her way of couples exploring and traveling on adv bikes! 😉
going to test ride a pan America today. may trade my Bmw gs
Tell us how it went!
I hear daymaker is a good lamp but it's priced way way too high for me
I'm leaning towards Denali but they are not any cheaper. I won't be doing any night riding until maybe this fall on my next long trip. Still got time to figure it out lol Thanks for the feedback and yes.. those daymakers are nice too.
Denali lights all the way.
Definitely leaning towards the Denali lights.
@@KoryS_Uncaged I have purchased the CANsmart wiring, DMs, T3 for hand guards and sound bomb. Will get a set of the D4s and the T3 made for the license plate for the rear are next purchases.
Solo rider or....Did your riding buddy change bikes too, or did you change riding buddies?
Solo
Do you get a little hop in third gear on deceleration?
I haven’t noticed anything like that. Only 3rd?
@@KoryS_Uncaged yeah it’s weird
@@KoryS_Uncaged yeah it’s third gear downshifting I get a hot at about 33 miles an hour and then is stops either clutch in or shift to 2nd i’m wondering if it’s user error and I’m not shifting at higher revs🤷🏼♂️
Lets hear the exhaust?????
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/lZcBi2tlbBI/w-d-xo.html
@@KoryS_Uncaged sounds good thanks. I test drove 1 yesterday my dealer is including a stage 1 kit if you want it or 1,000 off. Free oil changes for life and a free 3 yr extended warranty. All said in don e it comes to 25,700.83$ . Is that a good deal???
@@ryanszyminski5145 it’s one of the top selling adv motorcycles in the country so the good side of the deal is always with the dealer. Lol they are not going to negotiate sticker price.
what they quoted you is about right.
@@KoryS_Uncaged ok thank you.
Have you noticed a change in the heat on your right foot since changing your exhaust.?
Promo sm ✔️
So let me get this straight, I can pass on my soft bags to my descendants as an heirloom and your pipes sound great but you can't garner up the effort to start it so we can hear it? 18 minutes of my life I'll never get back...........
Traded in my cruiser for a pan america. Best thing i ever did. I belong on dirt, not in a bar. I got the a1 risers, highways pegs. Camel adv wide pegs (best thing so far). Skid plate and bark busters.
Thanks for the info on those pegs!
Hi did you put the 2up 1 back risers on your PA?
@@lyleessery3108 I installed them myself. I was pretty easy with the right tools. I have a link in the Description of the exact item I went with.