Coldest I'll do is 34 degrees. I ride my Sporty year round, today and the rest of the week is going to be a bitch, 120's all week. Viva Las Vegas.
@Chase_NКүн бұрын
Oof, and I thought it hitting 95 to 100 here was bad! I've only been around 120+ temps when I worked at a factory running a mill right out of high school. In the Summer, it could get up to 130 but most days it was 110-120. That factory would've likely been 145-150 if it were located in Vegas! This goes to show just how tough Sporties are too.Stay safe and hydrated out there, thank you for watching!
@ThePolishDadКүн бұрын
Coming form a Road King, the Pan America does a much better job of keeping you warm(er). This winter I rode in temps in the low 30s and it was the first time I didn't need my heated gear. The Pan America does a great job of blocking the wind. And with the grip shields and heated grips, it kept me warm. Before I got the Pan America people were always telling my how great heated grips were. I couldn't figure it out... When my hands get cold, is always the outside on my hands that get cold, with the wind hitting my fingers. I figured heated grips would keep my palm and inside of my hands warm, not the outside where I was having the issue. Well, after using them, I'm a believer! I also know the hand guards help too...
@Chase_NКүн бұрын
That was also my experience, very surprised at how much heated grips actually help. To think, we needlessly suffered all those years... Thank you for watching!
@albie5672 күн бұрын
Ive done high 20’s on the PA with heated gloves and jacket. Totally doable. Turning the jacket up too high strains the stator and you can see the voltage drops as well. No idea how HD expect this bike to support both passenger and pillion with heated garb on, yet they provide 2 ports for it. Go figure.
@Chase_N2 күн бұрын
Pertinent info. I wasn't aware of the voltage issue with accessories as I've only plugged in my phone. What year is your Pan Am? I know the 2024s got an upgraded stator for more output and a bigger battery. It looks as if H-D either knew or figured out they had an issue with the charging system supporting auxiliary gear (heated gloves, jackets, etc). Thank you for the info and for watching!
@user-ig4cv3hu7o3 күн бұрын
Pretty damn expensive for a dirtbike. And I still don’t understand it has straight tires on it not even Enduro tires. Don’t quite understand them a dirtbike would be much better. I think everybody just likes it because it’s different me personally I say.na. But to each their own.
@Chase_N3 күн бұрын
It does more than a dirtbike, think comfy tourer with a little gravel and dirt capability (unless you're a professional rider, but then you could likely even do stuff off road on a Ninja 400). Fire-roads, light gravel roads and hills (like the road I live on) are really what average peoople can handle. The tires are more 80/20 than regular street tires too. I wouldn't do mud or single track on it though. It's like most ADVs, a Swiss Army Knife. It can do a lot, but it won't be great at much of it. Kind of a one bike solution. Except for pounding miles, big ADVs do that extraordinarily well. That's the best way I can explain it. Thank you for watching!
@dhc8guru4 күн бұрын
Pan Am is nice but they need to up their game with materials and finish. The passenger grab rail is cheap plastic, the seat pan is flimsy and the Rev max engines sounds soulless. Pretty hard to justify for the $23k price when the BMW GS and Tiger 1200 are light years ahead.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
They did the typical H-D "good enough" thing like they do with every other bike they sell. Once you're in, that's when the "Harley Tax" begins and accessories catalog comes out. They try to get you to "upgrade" the bike while you're standing there. "You're already $23K deep, what's a few thousand more😉, plus the Pan Am sounds so much better with the Screamin' Eagle exhaust, it's ONLY another grand" the salesman says to you. But it's not just H-D, BMW and Triumph do the same, they just do it a different way with model tiers. Yamaha too, how many different versions of the Tenere 700 are there at the moment? KTM is the worst, seriously, things like cruise control and custom modes for a predetermined set of miles then the bike shuts them off. Every manufacturer is now trying to game you for every extra dollar they can. Kind of sad really as I actually like all of these manufacturers for various reasons. Thank you for watching!
@brentharrington92354 күн бұрын
Adv bikes are just better for all around riding. If you can only afford 1 bike, it's hard to go wrong with an adv.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
I really wish it hadn't taken me so many years to reach to this conclusion. Thank you for watching!
@MinnowMoto4 күн бұрын
Great topic. I generally like the upright seating position and a taller bike. My last bike was a Honda NC700x and I took it off road a lot . When I looked for a bigger bike, the Pan AM was the best bang for the buck with all the bells and whistles. I'm mostly doing roads these days 90/10 and this bike is fabulous. I'm not a brand loyal type of guy, but this bike did open me up the a Harley world that was not available on other brands. Who knows where I will land on my next bike. I have a lot of new friends are Harleys. People always want to talk about this bike. Most do not even realize its a Harley.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
That's the weirdest thing, when a someone comes up and asks you "Is that really a Harley?". I just can't imagine someone spending the money to get a Yamaha painted over with a bar and shield logo. I had a guy ask me while I was sitting in traffic a few weeks ago. I'm not brand loyal either and I've owned other brands, but due to where I live, repair and parts are most easily accessed at a H-D dealer. If I lived in a big city or Europe, being practical, I might have a different bike. I do 90/10 too, mostly just because of the road I live on though. There are a few people outfitting Pan Ams as sport touring bikes. There's one particular guy in H-D forums Pan Am section with a 17" front wheel, touring tires, and a tune who has his Pan Am pumping out the full 150Hp at the wheel. It's still sort of an oddity, I've only seen 2 other people out riding Pan Ams, one last year. This last week I seen another right by my house, so maybe they're filtering out into the world and becoming a little more common. Thank you for watching!
@crazycooter15104 күн бұрын
The Harley for people who want the fastest stock Harley. Fun to hurt feelings with them.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
Pretty much this. My cousin who has a Low Rider S and a Street Glide couldn't believe how fast it was when I let him take it for a test ride. Then he said when he gets another bike, well... Thank you for watching!
@PincheBuzo4 күн бұрын
Does the bike fit the need you bought it for and does it give you a warm fuzzy owning it? Then you got the right bike. Ride it and enjoy life.
@tippmannperson4 күн бұрын
After owning a pan America and trying out the much marketed CVO ST on a demo day I just feel bad for guys that think that’s a performance motorcycle.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
Speaking of CVO STs, I just got an email and completed a survey from H-D about them, about what features I'd want and the price I'd be willing to pay. Lets just say all of my answers boiled down to "your charging too much". There were even questions about if it'd be more enticing if it came with an automatic transmission (I think H-D realized Honda exists and that they have a touring bike). There were questions on semi-auto transmissions too. The Pan Am really is a one ride bike for cruiser/bagger folks, they don't hate it, it's just "meh". Then one day you accept a test ride and by the time you get back, you're looking at your cruiser/bagger a little differently. That being said, I do miss the off the bottom torque on the M8s sometimes. A ride on my cousins Low Rider S or his Street Glide is enough though, and I'm perfectly happy to swap back to my Pan Am. Thank you for watching!
@logangodofcandy4 күн бұрын
It's a cool functional bike, and I don't like HD.
@Chase_N4 күн бұрын
But do you want one🧐 lol, thank you for watching!
@charlesbolin72495 күн бұрын
I guess "it's a weird thing", because you were fortunate enough to find a bike that satisfies all of your needs and wants from a bike. I think that's really cool, finding that kind of satisfaction isn't easy. I'm sure you don't miss the "pucker factor" of the gravel road on the Road King either. Harley really hit it out of the park with the Pan-Am, they don't hang around the showroom floor for long at my local dealer. I like the "Gravel Glide" good nickname, you should copywrite that and sell it to HD. I hope you keep making videos as long as it's fun for you to do. Happy Independence Day.
@Chase_N5 күн бұрын
Thank you, and honestly it feels weird because you never expect to find that one bike you're content with. It's always "look for the next best thing." I think the only thing I might want is an exhaust and that will soon be covered (I've already paid and I'm working with a company), but even without it I'd still be pleased. Also, "Gravel Glide" is just something goofy I called it when my cousin asked if it was capable of doing long trips like his Street Glide "Dude, it's a Gravel Glide". Happy Independence Day to you too and thank you for watching!
@charlesbolin72495 күн бұрын
Dude, been a while since I've tuned in, good seeing you out there. I took the old lady to see that movie, "The Bike Riders" and man, good movie and I had a chuckle because you kind of look like Benny in the movie. Hope you go see it, it's a good one.
@Chase_N5 күн бұрын
Oh, I'm planning on watching it, I usually wait for things to come out on bluray and buy them though. I'm not sure about looking like anybody (I'm sort of face-blind) but thank you anyways and again, thank you for coming back and watching!
@hughmac74235 күн бұрын
I have a Pan Am and a 1988 Lowrider, so I have both. The Pan Am is different from a normal Harley Davidson. Although, I'm a bit frustrated with mine because I had an idle problem, where after 30 mins of riding, it fluctuates, then cuts out. It start again straight away and I just have to hold the revs up to keep it running. It has been in the dealers workshop for two weeks now, no answer. I'm assuming it is a split in the inlet manifold, that is opening when it is warm, and messing up the vacuum.
@Chase_N5 күн бұрын
That's a strange issue I haven't heard of yet? If it's been 2 weeks, it's best to call them and check daily. If they can't give you an answer, then corporate is next. At least that what the folks on the forums have done when it's taking a long time to get their bikes back. It seems to light a fire under the dealers rear and get them moving. My cousin had an issue with his Street Glide recently and it took the dealer a week and a half to get a little sensor. Luckily, he has a Low Rider he can run around on in the meantime too, only his is a 2021 of the S variety. I hope they get it fixed quick for you! When you find out what it was, let the community here know so we all know what to watch for. Thank you for watching!
@juddadam25 күн бұрын
I've owned a 2019 sportster 1200, a 2019 road glide special, a 2023 street bob then bought a little suzuki vstrom 650 and rode that in Canada almost every day rain or shine. Needed more Power! Sold all my Harley's and got a 2022 pan America special Leftover for 10k off sticker and couldn't be happier on a proper Harley that I don't have to worry about checking weather or hoping my rain sock will hold out till I can make it home. Open Air filter is the worst design flaw
@Chase_N5 күн бұрын
$10K off the sticker is a deal! Was it a test ride or just researching performance numbers for you? From what most guys say, it's that first test ride. I love cruisers and baggers and was neutral on the Pan Am. But like with most people, you you hear little bits about "It's so fast", "It handles so well", "Oh, the suspension!", so you start to gain a little interest. You try to ignore it because "It can't be that much better than my Fat Bob, Low Rider S, Road/Street Glide, Road King etc.". Then some salesman tosses you the keys and lets you take a Pan Am for a rip. By the time you return, it's over. You go home and think about it, often. Then you run the scenarios of payments, trades, "Do I need a 2nd job?" in your head. One ride and it doesn't matter if it was your type of bike, because it is now. Thank you for watching!
@oldhead_6 күн бұрын
Had a ‘21 LRS and loved it but like you said, tha suspension was lacking..so much so that I sold it due to back pain..I could’ve bought suspension for it but didn’t feel great giving it just paid 21k otd for it..anyway, waiting on the ‘25 dirt glide to come out and getting one..
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
It seems your heart has been claimed by the dark...er dirt side! I really love the LRS, too bad it didn't work out for you. I ride my cousins sometimes when I visit but yeah, it isn't the bike for me. Thank for watching and I look forward to hearing when you get your Pan Am!
@zimman206 күн бұрын
As someone else said - ride what you like! That said, I bought my PA for a lot of reasons but one of them was that I wanted to *stay* on a Harley as I got older and the baggers are simply too big/heavy for me anymore. Not that I can't muscle it around - I just don't want to anymore! I traded by EGC for my '23 PA and I love it to death. I've probably said it here before - Harley should market this, along with being an 'ADV' bike - as a sport tourer, because that's what I have and plan to continue using it for! It will most likely never see dirt. Peace!
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
I agree, but I think H-D is worried they'd lose sales in the softail and bagger (highest profit per bike sold) lines.There is a guy on the Pan Am forum turning his Pan AM into a Sport Tourer right now, he said with a tune he's hit 150Hp at the wheel! www.hdforums.com/forum/pan-america/1456072-sport-touring-club-bike-socal-variant.html Thank you for watching!
@bobhartman25716 күн бұрын
You live in the country, with questionable dirt roads. Why would you ride a shiny new glide in a road like that, daily. Hell man, ride what you like..
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
I was a glutton for punishment. I'd ridden that road for 13 years on Sporties, a Dyna, a Road King, an Aprilia Shiver, and a Ninja ZX6R. I just didn't want to accept there was a better option. One ride on the Pan Am showed me I'd been doing it all wrong. But that happens with a lot of guys who're traditional cruiser/bagger guys who give any ADV a shot. My cousin loves his Street Glide but he said if he lived here he'd do the same as I did after a ride on the Pan Am. He said he'd also like to have one as a 2nd bike too. Some people are too stubborn to give something a chance, but that hasn't been my experience with traditional H-D guys and the Pan Am. Thank you for watching!
@Eds_PanAm6 күн бұрын
I am 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam and it fits me just fine with riding boots.....watch @ridetofood video out at Rawhyde Adventure's adv class, 5'4 and never dropped it......
@barryboucher39276 күн бұрын
I have a 2022 Pan America Special. I traded it in from a Street Glide. At 78 years of age, weight was an issue. Also, I think this bike is for early adopters wanting all the tech features. BTW, I have a 30" inseam so I just added some lifts inside my boot.
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
That's impressive, I hope I'm still out there at your age! I think that's something some miss, the much lighter weight. A Pan Am weighs the same as an old Evo Sportster which just about anyone can handle. It also balances very well, I'm not sure how but they did a great job because even at very slow speeds it's very stable. That makes it easier to handle for most people too. Thank you for watching!
@willbilly20006 күн бұрын
Or for someone who has harleys and wants a adv bike.When i bought my pan am it was harley number 4. Im a former road racer and wanted a harley with power like a sport tour something different but still a harley. It checks all the boxes for me its a great bike only i wish it didnt have all the electronics that sometimes have issues but still a great bike.
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
That's something else people miss, you can own more than one bike and those bikes can differ greatly in their strengths and weaknesses. I too am still holding out hope for a 975 Pan Am with more simplified electronics. I don't hate ABS, traction control, or cruise control, but after that there isn't much else I want. I think H-D could do it but maybe they're trying to get a few more 1250 PAs sold before they give people the cheaper option. Thank you for watching!
@roadyinzer24616 күн бұрын
I bought the CVO 2 weeks ago. Figured it was just easier to buy the model that came with all the stuff I was going to add eventually.
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
Oh, I remember you mentioning that, it was a good call considering you get every extra. You need nothing and that Pan Am will do everything. Enjoy it and watch that paint, pics and video don't really do it justice. Thank you for watching!
@bddfc19686 күн бұрын
I am 56 years old and 310 pounds and 6'2" and been on Harleys since the late 80's and have had over 40 different Harleys from Hard tails to softails and touring bikes and from Pan Heads to late model Twincams and 3 years ago had a bad heat stroke and mild heart attack and got a 2009 Tri-Glide and been on it the last 3 years in a MC for last 18 years and held on to my softail springer to run around local to keep the 2 wheel fun of it , one of our brothers got hurt last October 2023 and we was 250 miles from his town and looked at me and said "BROTHER" you think you could ride my bike to my house and let me ride your Tricycle and I said I will "absolutely" try to for you but 2 wheels have been hard on me since my heat stroke and heart attack but we walked over to "you guessed it" a 2021 PAN AMERICA and I said oh i seen that and wondered who's it was because there were 150 bikes and BROTHERS from 13 states at our run, so I smiled a little and said we'll I raced motocross from 1979 -1992 ish this ought to be interesting and let me just say that after we got to his house I actually offered to let him use my Tri-Glide for a few weeks if he wanted to😂 and 3 months later I was at Harley-Davidson in Louisville ky picking up my own 2021 Pan America on February 2nd 😂😊 , I truly was amazed how it made me sit and how my posture was relieving the pain in my back and legs and I COULD BE ON 2 WHEELS TOURING AGAIN ON A HARLEY-DAVIDSON , sold springer for down payment and some extras and haven't rode the Tri-Glide since then 😮😂
@Chase_N6 күн бұрын
Wow, not many are able or want to get back on 2 wheels after being on the trike! That's great and congratulations! I think things have changed and the thoughts by non-H-D riders about how H-D riders hate liquid cooled bikes is based on how years ago the V-Rod was given the cold shoulder. Things have really changed though. Every group ride or bike night I go to, and even occasionally when stopping for gas, I have traditional cruiser/bagger/Dyna guys ask questions. They're interested, 150HP is the usual reason. It's when I tell them about the comfort and suspension that they really perk up. It truly is game changing. I'm glad you had a chance to try a Pan Am and it changed things for the better for you! Again, welcome back to 2 wheels and as always, thank you for watching!
@bddfc19686 күн бұрын
@Chase_N actually correct my friend it's a amazing choice for several reasons and my MC requires a Harley-Davidson so was definitely a WIN WIN for me , I would bet any of the Adventure bikes by any manufacturer would have been game changing for me also , and I had 2 different V-rods hated them both because how they made me sit , BUT A 150HP Harley-Davidson that feels like sitting on a large DIRTBIKE like the xr650's I've had and it is a Harley-Davidson well let's just say I will always have a Pan America in the stable sitting next to my Tricycle that now is only gonna be used if the little miss's wants to go or I'm going to be on a few day trip 😀
@Chase_N5 күн бұрын
@@bddfc1968 I think seating position is what most people disliked about the V-Rods. An uncle's friend had one and he loved the power but said he preferred anything else for taking a trip longer than 30 minutes. Too bad really, I loved the way the V-Rod looked.
@tmar007515 сағат бұрын
Just wondering..have u had any service issues w the Pan Am?..seen a lot of vlogs that there were charging n battery startups problems to the point where several owners have gotten rid of their rides..I like the look of the PA..but a bit concerned about the reliability...Thnks Ride Safe 😊
@bddfc196814 сағат бұрын
@tmar0075 I believe that the updates since 2023 has taken care of most of the electrical issues that some had early on , I imagine that by now if you buy a certified Used HD Pan America that you should be ok , I installed a YTX12-24L ANTIGRAVITY 720CA lithium battery in my 2021 when I got it this February and it has been flawless so far , starter clutch does a weird wine up 3 out of 10 times but nothing that concerns me it never fails to start 1st or 2nd push of the button, and I got it with 3 years unlimited mileage warranty fender to fender for $16,000 out the door , since I updated latest tft update release this year it seems to come online quicker and holds steady voltage of 14.1v and has been miles of smiles , hope this helps but is only my experience since February 2nd 2024 and about 6,000 miles ...
@ThePolishDad8 күн бұрын
Wow! 🎉 Thank you so much! Looking forward to more videos
@ThePolishDad8 күн бұрын
@@Chase_N You should have gotten an email earlier today. Let me know if you haven't gotten it yet...
@Chase_N8 күн бұрын
@@ThePolishDad OK, got it! I'll send you the T ASAP!
@kyleputman20948 күн бұрын
I would have sent a comment but I wear an extra large lol. you do good work keep it up.
@Chase_N8 күн бұрын
That's kind, thank you for watching!
@dmac6209 күн бұрын
You are Doing good things my friend. Thanks for the videos.
@Chase_N9 күн бұрын
That's mighty nice of you to say and thank you for watching!
@mudcatstravels97519 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for the chance man.
@Chase_N9 күн бұрын
No problem,it's nice to give something away! Thank you for watching!
@dct12411 күн бұрын
In the winter or colder temp months, I would go to Walmart and buy the emergency blankets. Then cut them and stuff the insulation in my gloves. They work great and use your own body heat. That's the super cheap option b/c those things are like $3 and you get a giant sheet. I also use that stuff to line my body in certain areas.
@Chase_N11 күн бұрын
I'm just going to look for a pair of full leather gauntlet gloves with decent insulation. I got to ride every month last year save January, and that was because of snow. If it hits 40*F and it isn't icy, I'm taking the bike out. That was in jeans, boots, gloves, leather coat, canvas (now leather) vest, and helmet. The wind protection on the Pan Am really surprised me as the radiator covers act as lowers and keep your legs from getting too cold. I'll have to remember emergency blankets if it gets colder than 40*F on a ride home though. Thank you for the tip and for watching!
@dct12411 күн бұрын
@@Chase_N for sure. I only really use that stuff when it's really really cold. I'll fold it up and just put it on my chest (not directly otherwise you'll sweat). There's a drawback though 😂 you'll sound like a Christmas morning when you walk.
@Chase_N11 күн бұрын
@@dct124 lol, everyone when you roll up "Oh look, the Michelin Man is here."
@dct12411 күн бұрын
@@Chase_N 😭 the trauma is real 🤣 but I was warm
@Chase_N11 күн бұрын
@@dct124 Jokes on them, you got to ride a motorcycle while they had to suffer the indignity of riding in a box like cattle🤠
@marcjohnson788211 күн бұрын
If there isn't dirt involved, never mind the so-called adventure.
@Chase_N11 күн бұрын
I don't know, bullets whizzing by on terribly broken and busted city streets is certainly an adventure! lol, thank you for watching!
@ScaRlaK31911 күн бұрын
suzuki just came out with a "crossover" motorcycle. Adventure frame, with the gsxr 100 motor on it. I think this will take it by storm, and "adventure" name will be reserved for the proper KLR's and tenere 700s
@Chase_N11 күн бұрын
I've seen some press on it, the K5 motor is great. I kind of figured things would go this way being that crossovers have been really pushed over the last few years in the automotive world. ADVs (at least large ones like the PA and BMW GS) aren't really something the average idiot like me should take "off-road". The occasional gravel/dirt road is the worst guys do on ADVs, and even then it's rare. I'd bet the amount of guys who own ADVs who've never been off pavement or concrete is very high. If I didn't live on a gravel road, I'm not sure I ever would've tried an ADV. But as you seen in the vid, the "urban jungle" has plenty of roads that'll make an ADV's capabilities shine. A crossover can do the same and also not need to be so tall in the seat too. Oh no, lol, crossovers may be the future, we should prepare ourselves. Thank you for watching!
@h.wayneb349512 күн бұрын
M8 107,114 ownership and Twin Cam's 88 A & B , 103 A & B ownership all have been good all have rode on Xway at 75,80ish prefer for me Softail 103 B presently 2013 Heritage Softail no cruise control however Go Cruise device works well for manual cruise when needed. Thanks for your insight. Ride on
@JamesHyde-tb8os12 күн бұрын
Spot on!
@Chase_N12 күн бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching!
@ski4ahigh21512 күн бұрын
I agree about the adventure bike being the one to have and for me it's the Pan America. It's just plain fun to ride, power when you want/need it and the ride is second to none. I was on a group ride a few weeks ago and noticed the same things you observed about the riders ahead of me. They would bounce out of the seat, back wheel jumping off the ground when hitting some bumps or potholes. I've also had all types of bikes with the last three being Harley baggers and this PA is, hands down, my favorite. I laughed when you said you were old enough to be someone's dad. I'm a dad and a granddad! Enjoy the rides and keep the shiny side up!
@Chase_N12 күн бұрын
Thanks, and it's great to hear you're enjoying the Pan Am! Have you had the experience of people asking you questions on group rides when you stop? I always thought I was the only one observing but I guess others are too. When it comes to the PA, it's still an oddity to a lot of H-D riders. I start getting questions usually during the 1st stop. Like when everyone has to slow down for train tracks and I zip right over them. The questions start about the suspension, then it's onto the HP. As always, thank you for watching and it's great you have kids and grandkids- you can pass on the riding bug!
@ski4ahigh21512 күн бұрын
@@Chase_N I have had riders and even some non-riders ask about it. Curious because it's different. I'm surprised at the number of folks that didn't realize that Harley made "a bike like that". No, you're not alone. It's hard not to notice the others bounce on the bumps.😄 And we've been there! I was talking to a Harley dealer and he said if Harley would incorporate some form of the active suspension into their street bikes that it would be a game changer. And I agree.
@Chase_N12 күн бұрын
@@ski4ahigh215 lol, I actually had a guy ask me "Is that really a Harley?". Like you, I'm surprised they haven't added the suspension to at least the CVOs or maybe the Low Rider ST and Heritage Softails. My only guess is there's a weight limit at which it functions properly.
@Tryingtogetlost12 күн бұрын
The pan america is an adventure bike. It's always an adventure if it'll get you home...lol. Sorry couldn't resist..
@Chase_N12 күн бұрын
Wait... that means not only I, but every other rider have been adventure lads and lasses all along? I must now deeply ponder this profound bit of insight🤔 lol, thank you for watching!
@ThePolishDad13 күн бұрын
At the very beginning of the video I was expecting you to hit the throttle and either go around or split through the bikes! Seriously 😂 I may be in a smaller group but I fell in love with the Pan America the first time I saw it. Immediately. I was thinking about a BMW GS but am not a fan of the front end. The bike looks like it has a beak! As soon as I saw the Pan Am I knew I had to have it.
@Chase_N12 күн бұрын
Oh, I considered throttling out, but I adhere to polite motorcycle society's rules and etiquette. Splitting through a bunch of fellow riders would be frowned upon I'm sure. I thought the same when I saw the Pan Am, it looked better than the "beaked" bikes. I liked the Africa Twin and the Aprilia Tuareg for the same reason. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way and thank you for watching!
@LivetoRideDrivetoSurvive13 күн бұрын
Bro one advice... Your thumbnail is not nice... I mean your thumbnail doesnt tell about your video that it ia a motovlog..🤟 All the best. Keep it up bro
@Chase_N13 күн бұрын
Unless the thumbnail is of me or of the Pan Am at the gas station, it's almost always a motovlog. It's been that way for a long time. But thank you for the advice and for watching, maybe I'll change it up.
@mudcatstravels975113 күн бұрын
In for a chance on the shirt.
@Chase_N13 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and you're in the running!
@roadyinzer246114 күн бұрын
I’m from Pittsburgh but did some gas well work out in that area years back. Definitely beautiful country side.
@Chase_N14 күн бұрын
Nice, I moved here from Northern Ohio. I ran teams who delivered box trucks here for a few years and fell in love every time I visited. When I had a chance to move here, I jumped on it. Much like Ohio, Pennsylvania's countryside is beautiful and underappreciated too. It's true of many states really. We delivered to Pittsburgh a bunch and stopped at Primanti Bros often. Now they have a PBros in Triadelphia, WV close to where I live so I get my fix there.
@roadyinzer246114 күн бұрын
Just got the 2024 CVO PA last week. Traded in my RG special for it. Absolutely love the PA!!!
@Chase_N14 күн бұрын
Another convert, welcome to the club! Enjoy the lighter weight, better suspension, better handling, and more HP! Also, thank you for watching!
@swmnoutdoors914614 күн бұрын
I love my 95 Dyna low rider
@ski4ahigh21515 күн бұрын
Glad you survived the "superman thing" from the T-bone collision and the FMC jacket help save some hide. What were you riding? I want that shirt!
@Chase_N15 күн бұрын
Thank you, I was riding my Sportster way back in 2010. Also, thank you for watching and you're in the running!
@tctc247015 күн бұрын
I have a 2022 Standard King as well as a 2024 GoldWing. I love my King..will ride it until the end….but the Goldwing DCT is unbeatable, particularly if you have back issues.
@tctc247015 күн бұрын
Are you back in the game? How did it go?
@Chase_N15 күн бұрын
Game? I'm confused?
@tctc247015 күн бұрын
@@Chase_N sorry. Just wondered whether you were back on your feet and back on the road “back in the game”… hoping you’re back procedure was successful?
@Chase_N15 күн бұрын
@@tctc2470 Yep, back surgery went well and I'm riding again for sure! Thank you for asking and for watching!
@ThePolishDad15 күн бұрын
Am i rude if i just say i want that shirt? Seriously, i enjoy watching your video, especially the mileage updates. Last fill up, yesterday, had me at 43 MPG. I'm still hoping for better but maybe I'm just to hard on it. Take care
@Chase_N15 күн бұрын
Nope, not rude at all. You're in the running and thank you for watching!
@Chase_N9 күн бұрын
You won! Just email me your name and address at [email protected] and I'll get the T-shirt right out to you!
@dmac62016 күн бұрын
Well done on the collaboration with First Manufacturering. I have a few of their items. I would like to add the shirt to my collection.
@Chase_N16 күн бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching too, you're in the running!
@willbilly200016 күн бұрын
How is the pan am running? i had to have a fuel pump replaced at 12,500 miles. Im not the only one everyone i talk to seems to have it replaced. i want that shirt
@Chase_N16 күн бұрын
I'm getting close to 10K miles, still running great. I just did an oil change and I'm trying to pick up a set (4) of Screamin' Eagle spark plugs (double platinum instead of the OE copper plugs) to finish my 10K mile service (spark plugs are due at 10K) when I pull off the tank to clean the air filter. You can't order them online so you have to order or find them at a dealership. Coppers are $15 a piece, SEs are $40 for 2. So, $5 extra per plug which should last another 5K-10K miles (at least that was my experience on car and truck engines). Seems like a no brainer. Now I'm going to be watching out for the fuel pump though. Thank you for the heads up and for watching, and you're entered for the shirt!
@JamesMorton-hf3xb17 күн бұрын
If you take apart an HD filter, the poor quality is apparent IMMEDIATELY. 👎👎
@Chase_N17 күн бұрын
The new updated filters for my Pan America are surprisingly well made and have way better flow than the old filters used in my Sportsters, my TC Dyna, or my M8 Road King. I might have to do a video and saw one open to show the difference. That being said, this video was during the pandemic and I think they were using a supplier who just wasn't up to the challenge. I haven't heard of the issue returning. I have family members and friends who're running HD filters (they religiously check them for the defect I found before install of course) and they've been fine. Unfortunately, things have went downhill as far as quality control in manufacturing all over the world. It's best to stay vigilant. Thank you for watching!
@JamesHyde-tb8os19 күн бұрын
Found a station a few miles away from home selling 93 non ethanol, good stuff!
@Chase_N19 күн бұрын
Ah, you've found a motorcyclist's fuel Shangri-La! I'm slightly jealous but happy for you at the same time. Thank you for watching!
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Coldest I'll do is 34 degrees. I ride my Sporty year round, today and the rest of the week is going to be a bitch, 120's all week. Viva Las Vegas.
Oof, and I thought it hitting 95 to 100 here was bad! I've only been around 120+ temps when I worked at a factory running a mill right out of high school. In the Summer, it could get up to 130 but most days it was 110-120. That factory would've likely been 145-150 if it were located in Vegas! This goes to show just how tough Sporties are too.Stay safe and hydrated out there, thank you for watching!
Coming form a Road King, the Pan America does a much better job of keeping you warm(er). This winter I rode in temps in the low 30s and it was the first time I didn't need my heated gear. The Pan America does a great job of blocking the wind. And with the grip shields and heated grips, it kept me warm. Before I got the Pan America people were always telling my how great heated grips were. I couldn't figure it out... When my hands get cold, is always the outside on my hands that get cold, with the wind hitting my fingers. I figured heated grips would keep my palm and inside of my hands warm, not the outside where I was having the issue. Well, after using them, I'm a believer! I also know the hand guards help too...
That was also my experience, very surprised at how much heated grips actually help. To think, we needlessly suffered all those years... Thank you for watching!
Ive done high 20’s on the PA with heated gloves and jacket. Totally doable. Turning the jacket up too high strains the stator and you can see the voltage drops as well. No idea how HD expect this bike to support both passenger and pillion with heated garb on, yet they provide 2 ports for it. Go figure.
Pertinent info. I wasn't aware of the voltage issue with accessories as I've only plugged in my phone. What year is your Pan Am? I know the 2024s got an upgraded stator for more output and a bigger battery. It looks as if H-D either knew or figured out they had an issue with the charging system supporting auxiliary gear (heated gloves, jackets, etc). Thank you for the info and for watching!
Pretty damn expensive for a dirtbike. And I still don’t understand it has straight tires on it not even Enduro tires. Don’t quite understand them a dirtbike would be much better. I think everybody just likes it because it’s different me personally I say.na. But to each their own.
It does more than a dirtbike, think comfy tourer with a little gravel and dirt capability (unless you're a professional rider, but then you could likely even do stuff off road on a Ninja 400). Fire-roads, light gravel roads and hills (like the road I live on) are really what average peoople can handle. The tires are more 80/20 than regular street tires too. I wouldn't do mud or single track on it though. It's like most ADVs, a Swiss Army Knife. It can do a lot, but it won't be great at much of it. Kind of a one bike solution. Except for pounding miles, big ADVs do that extraordinarily well. That's the best way I can explain it. Thank you for watching!
Pan Am is nice but they need to up their game with materials and finish. The passenger grab rail is cheap plastic, the seat pan is flimsy and the Rev max engines sounds soulless. Pretty hard to justify for the $23k price when the BMW GS and Tiger 1200 are light years ahead.
They did the typical H-D "good enough" thing like they do with every other bike they sell. Once you're in, that's when the "Harley Tax" begins and accessories catalog comes out. They try to get you to "upgrade" the bike while you're standing there. "You're already $23K deep, what's a few thousand more😉, plus the Pan Am sounds so much better with the Screamin' Eagle exhaust, it's ONLY another grand" the salesman says to you. But it's not just H-D, BMW and Triumph do the same, they just do it a different way with model tiers. Yamaha too, how many different versions of the Tenere 700 are there at the moment? KTM is the worst, seriously, things like cruise control and custom modes for a predetermined set of miles then the bike shuts them off. Every manufacturer is now trying to game you for every extra dollar they can. Kind of sad really as I actually like all of these manufacturers for various reasons. Thank you for watching!
Adv bikes are just better for all around riding. If you can only afford 1 bike, it's hard to go wrong with an adv.
I really wish it hadn't taken me so many years to reach to this conclusion. Thank you for watching!
Great topic. I generally like the upright seating position and a taller bike. My last bike was a Honda NC700x and I took it off road a lot . When I looked for a bigger bike, the Pan AM was the best bang for the buck with all the bells and whistles. I'm mostly doing roads these days 90/10 and this bike is fabulous. I'm not a brand loyal type of guy, but this bike did open me up the a Harley world that was not available on other brands. Who knows where I will land on my next bike. I have a lot of new friends are Harleys. People always want to talk about this bike. Most do not even realize its a Harley.
That's the weirdest thing, when a someone comes up and asks you "Is that really a Harley?". I just can't imagine someone spending the money to get a Yamaha painted over with a bar and shield logo. I had a guy ask me while I was sitting in traffic a few weeks ago. I'm not brand loyal either and I've owned other brands, but due to where I live, repair and parts are most easily accessed at a H-D dealer. If I lived in a big city or Europe, being practical, I might have a different bike. I do 90/10 too, mostly just because of the road I live on though. There are a few people outfitting Pan Ams as sport touring bikes. There's one particular guy in H-D forums Pan Am section with a 17" front wheel, touring tires, and a tune who has his Pan Am pumping out the full 150Hp at the wheel. It's still sort of an oddity, I've only seen 2 other people out riding Pan Ams, one last year. This last week I seen another right by my house, so maybe they're filtering out into the world and becoming a little more common. Thank you for watching!
The Harley for people who want the fastest stock Harley. Fun to hurt feelings with them.
Pretty much this. My cousin who has a Low Rider S and a Street Glide couldn't believe how fast it was when I let him take it for a test ride. Then he said when he gets another bike, well... Thank you for watching!
Does the bike fit the need you bought it for and does it give you a warm fuzzy owning it? Then you got the right bike. Ride it and enjoy life.
After owning a pan America and trying out the much marketed CVO ST on a demo day I just feel bad for guys that think that’s a performance motorcycle.
Speaking of CVO STs, I just got an email and completed a survey from H-D about them, about what features I'd want and the price I'd be willing to pay. Lets just say all of my answers boiled down to "your charging too much". There were even questions about if it'd be more enticing if it came with an automatic transmission (I think H-D realized Honda exists and that they have a touring bike). There were questions on semi-auto transmissions too. The Pan Am really is a one ride bike for cruiser/bagger folks, they don't hate it, it's just "meh". Then one day you accept a test ride and by the time you get back, you're looking at your cruiser/bagger a little differently. That being said, I do miss the off the bottom torque on the M8s sometimes. A ride on my cousins Low Rider S or his Street Glide is enough though, and I'm perfectly happy to swap back to my Pan Am. Thank you for watching!
It's a cool functional bike, and I don't like HD.
But do you want one🧐 lol, thank you for watching!
I guess "it's a weird thing", because you were fortunate enough to find a bike that satisfies all of your needs and wants from a bike. I think that's really cool, finding that kind of satisfaction isn't easy. I'm sure you don't miss the "pucker factor" of the gravel road on the Road King either. Harley really hit it out of the park with the Pan-Am, they don't hang around the showroom floor for long at my local dealer. I like the "Gravel Glide" good nickname, you should copywrite that and sell it to HD. I hope you keep making videos as long as it's fun for you to do. Happy Independence Day.
Thank you, and honestly it feels weird because you never expect to find that one bike you're content with. It's always "look for the next best thing." I think the only thing I might want is an exhaust and that will soon be covered (I've already paid and I'm working with a company), but even without it I'd still be pleased. Also, "Gravel Glide" is just something goofy I called it when my cousin asked if it was capable of doing long trips like his Street Glide "Dude, it's a Gravel Glide". Happy Independence Day to you too and thank you for watching!
Dude, been a while since I've tuned in, good seeing you out there. I took the old lady to see that movie, "The Bike Riders" and man, good movie and I had a chuckle because you kind of look like Benny in the movie. Hope you go see it, it's a good one.
Oh, I'm planning on watching it, I usually wait for things to come out on bluray and buy them though. I'm not sure about looking like anybody (I'm sort of face-blind) but thank you anyways and again, thank you for coming back and watching!
I have a Pan Am and a 1988 Lowrider, so I have both. The Pan Am is different from a normal Harley Davidson. Although, I'm a bit frustrated with mine because I had an idle problem, where after 30 mins of riding, it fluctuates, then cuts out. It start again straight away and I just have to hold the revs up to keep it running. It has been in the dealers workshop for two weeks now, no answer. I'm assuming it is a split in the inlet manifold, that is opening when it is warm, and messing up the vacuum.
That's a strange issue I haven't heard of yet? If it's been 2 weeks, it's best to call them and check daily. If they can't give you an answer, then corporate is next. At least that what the folks on the forums have done when it's taking a long time to get their bikes back. It seems to light a fire under the dealers rear and get them moving. My cousin had an issue with his Street Glide recently and it took the dealer a week and a half to get a little sensor. Luckily, he has a Low Rider he can run around on in the meantime too, only his is a 2021 of the S variety. I hope they get it fixed quick for you! When you find out what it was, let the community here know so we all know what to watch for. Thank you for watching!
I've owned a 2019 sportster 1200, a 2019 road glide special, a 2023 street bob then bought a little suzuki vstrom 650 and rode that in Canada almost every day rain or shine. Needed more Power! Sold all my Harley's and got a 2022 pan America special Leftover for 10k off sticker and couldn't be happier on a proper Harley that I don't have to worry about checking weather or hoping my rain sock will hold out till I can make it home. Open Air filter is the worst design flaw
$10K off the sticker is a deal! Was it a test ride or just researching performance numbers for you? From what most guys say, it's that first test ride. I love cruisers and baggers and was neutral on the Pan Am. But like with most people, you you hear little bits about "It's so fast", "It handles so well", "Oh, the suspension!", so you start to gain a little interest. You try to ignore it because "It can't be that much better than my Fat Bob, Low Rider S, Road/Street Glide, Road King etc.". Then some salesman tosses you the keys and lets you take a Pan Am for a rip. By the time you return, it's over. You go home and think about it, often. Then you run the scenarios of payments, trades, "Do I need a 2nd job?" in your head. One ride and it doesn't matter if it was your type of bike, because it is now. Thank you for watching!
Had a ‘21 LRS and loved it but like you said, tha suspension was lacking..so much so that I sold it due to back pain..I could’ve bought suspension for it but didn’t feel great giving it just paid 21k otd for it..anyway, waiting on the ‘25 dirt glide to come out and getting one..
It seems your heart has been claimed by the dark...er dirt side! I really love the LRS, too bad it didn't work out for you. I ride my cousins sometimes when I visit but yeah, it isn't the bike for me. Thank for watching and I look forward to hearing when you get your Pan Am!
As someone else said - ride what you like! That said, I bought my PA for a lot of reasons but one of them was that I wanted to *stay* on a Harley as I got older and the baggers are simply too big/heavy for me anymore. Not that I can't muscle it around - I just don't want to anymore! I traded by EGC for my '23 PA and I love it to death. I've probably said it here before - Harley should market this, along with being an 'ADV' bike - as a sport tourer, because that's what I have and plan to continue using it for! It will most likely never see dirt. Peace!
I agree, but I think H-D is worried they'd lose sales in the softail and bagger (highest profit per bike sold) lines.There is a guy on the Pan Am forum turning his Pan AM into a Sport Tourer right now, he said with a tune he's hit 150Hp at the wheel! www.hdforums.com/forum/pan-america/1456072-sport-touring-club-bike-socal-variant.html Thank you for watching!
You live in the country, with questionable dirt roads. Why would you ride a shiny new glide in a road like that, daily. Hell man, ride what you like..
I was a glutton for punishment. I'd ridden that road for 13 years on Sporties, a Dyna, a Road King, an Aprilia Shiver, and a Ninja ZX6R. I just didn't want to accept there was a better option. One ride on the Pan Am showed me I'd been doing it all wrong. But that happens with a lot of guys who're traditional cruiser/bagger guys who give any ADV a shot. My cousin loves his Street Glide but he said if he lived here he'd do the same as I did after a ride on the Pan Am. He said he'd also like to have one as a 2nd bike too. Some people are too stubborn to give something a chance, but that hasn't been my experience with traditional H-D guys and the Pan Am. Thank you for watching!
I am 5'7 with a 30 inch inseam and it fits me just fine with riding boots.....watch @ridetofood video out at Rawhyde Adventure's adv class, 5'4 and never dropped it......
I have a 2022 Pan America Special. I traded it in from a Street Glide. At 78 years of age, weight was an issue. Also, I think this bike is for early adopters wanting all the tech features. BTW, I have a 30" inseam so I just added some lifts inside my boot.
That's impressive, I hope I'm still out there at your age! I think that's something some miss, the much lighter weight. A Pan Am weighs the same as an old Evo Sportster which just about anyone can handle. It also balances very well, I'm not sure how but they did a great job because even at very slow speeds it's very stable. That makes it easier to handle for most people too. Thank you for watching!
Or for someone who has harleys and wants a adv bike.When i bought my pan am it was harley number 4. Im a former road racer and wanted a harley with power like a sport tour something different but still a harley. It checks all the boxes for me its a great bike only i wish it didnt have all the electronics that sometimes have issues but still a great bike.
That's something else people miss, you can own more than one bike and those bikes can differ greatly in their strengths and weaknesses. I too am still holding out hope for a 975 Pan Am with more simplified electronics. I don't hate ABS, traction control, or cruise control, but after that there isn't much else I want. I think H-D could do it but maybe they're trying to get a few more 1250 PAs sold before they give people the cheaper option. Thank you for watching!
I bought the CVO 2 weeks ago. Figured it was just easier to buy the model that came with all the stuff I was going to add eventually.
Oh, I remember you mentioning that, it was a good call considering you get every extra. You need nothing and that Pan Am will do everything. Enjoy it and watch that paint, pics and video don't really do it justice. Thank you for watching!
I am 56 years old and 310 pounds and 6'2" and been on Harleys since the late 80's and have had over 40 different Harleys from Hard tails to softails and touring bikes and from Pan Heads to late model Twincams and 3 years ago had a bad heat stroke and mild heart attack and got a 2009 Tri-Glide and been on it the last 3 years in a MC for last 18 years and held on to my softail springer to run around local to keep the 2 wheel fun of it , one of our brothers got hurt last October 2023 and we was 250 miles from his town and looked at me and said "BROTHER" you think you could ride my bike to my house and let me ride your Tricycle and I said I will "absolutely" try to for you but 2 wheels have been hard on me since my heat stroke and heart attack but we walked over to "you guessed it" a 2021 PAN AMERICA and I said oh i seen that and wondered who's it was because there were 150 bikes and BROTHERS from 13 states at our run, so I smiled a little and said we'll I raced motocross from 1979 -1992 ish this ought to be interesting and let me just say that after we got to his house I actually offered to let him use my Tri-Glide for a few weeks if he wanted to😂 and 3 months later I was at Harley-Davidson in Louisville ky picking up my own 2021 Pan America on February 2nd 😂😊 , I truly was amazed how it made me sit and how my posture was relieving the pain in my back and legs and I COULD BE ON 2 WHEELS TOURING AGAIN ON A HARLEY-DAVIDSON , sold springer for down payment and some extras and haven't rode the Tri-Glide since then 😮😂
Wow, not many are able or want to get back on 2 wheels after being on the trike! That's great and congratulations! I think things have changed and the thoughts by non-H-D riders about how H-D riders hate liquid cooled bikes is based on how years ago the V-Rod was given the cold shoulder. Things have really changed though. Every group ride or bike night I go to, and even occasionally when stopping for gas, I have traditional cruiser/bagger/Dyna guys ask questions. They're interested, 150HP is the usual reason. It's when I tell them about the comfort and suspension that they really perk up. It truly is game changing. I'm glad you had a chance to try a Pan Am and it changed things for the better for you! Again, welcome back to 2 wheels and as always, thank you for watching!
@Chase_N actually correct my friend it's a amazing choice for several reasons and my MC requires a Harley-Davidson so was definitely a WIN WIN for me , I would bet any of the Adventure bikes by any manufacturer would have been game changing for me also , and I had 2 different V-rods hated them both because how they made me sit , BUT A 150HP Harley-Davidson that feels like sitting on a large DIRTBIKE like the xr650's I've had and it is a Harley-Davidson well let's just say I will always have a Pan America in the stable sitting next to my Tricycle that now is only gonna be used if the little miss's wants to go or I'm going to be on a few day trip 😀
@@bddfc1968 I think seating position is what most people disliked about the V-Rods. An uncle's friend had one and he loved the power but said he preferred anything else for taking a trip longer than 30 minutes. Too bad really, I loved the way the V-Rod looked.
Just wondering..have u had any service issues w the Pan Am?..seen a lot of vlogs that there were charging n battery startups problems to the point where several owners have gotten rid of their rides..I like the look of the PA..but a bit concerned about the reliability...Thnks Ride Safe 😊
@tmar0075 I believe that the updates since 2023 has taken care of most of the electrical issues that some had early on , I imagine that by now if you buy a certified Used HD Pan America that you should be ok , I installed a YTX12-24L ANTIGRAVITY 720CA lithium battery in my 2021 when I got it this February and it has been flawless so far , starter clutch does a weird wine up 3 out of 10 times but nothing that concerns me it never fails to start 1st or 2nd push of the button, and I got it with 3 years unlimited mileage warranty fender to fender for $16,000 out the door , since I updated latest tft update release this year it seems to come online quicker and holds steady voltage of 14.1v and has been miles of smiles , hope this helps but is only my experience since February 2nd 2024 and about 6,000 miles ...
Wow! 🎉 Thank you so much! Looking forward to more videos
@@Chase_N You should have gotten an email earlier today. Let me know if you haven't gotten it yet...
@@ThePolishDad OK, got it! I'll send you the T ASAP!
I would have sent a comment but I wear an extra large lol. you do good work keep it up.
That's kind, thank you for watching!
You are Doing good things my friend. Thanks for the videos.
That's mighty nice of you to say and thank you for watching!
Hey thanks for the chance man.
No problem,it's nice to give something away! Thank you for watching!
In the winter or colder temp months, I would go to Walmart and buy the emergency blankets. Then cut them and stuff the insulation in my gloves. They work great and use your own body heat. That's the super cheap option b/c those things are like $3 and you get a giant sheet. I also use that stuff to line my body in certain areas.
I'm just going to look for a pair of full leather gauntlet gloves with decent insulation. I got to ride every month last year save January, and that was because of snow. If it hits 40*F and it isn't icy, I'm taking the bike out. That was in jeans, boots, gloves, leather coat, canvas (now leather) vest, and helmet. The wind protection on the Pan Am really surprised me as the radiator covers act as lowers and keep your legs from getting too cold. I'll have to remember emergency blankets if it gets colder than 40*F on a ride home though. Thank you for the tip and for watching!
@@Chase_N for sure. I only really use that stuff when it's really really cold. I'll fold it up and just put it on my chest (not directly otherwise you'll sweat). There's a drawback though 😂 you'll sound like a Christmas morning when you walk.
@@dct124 lol, everyone when you roll up "Oh look, the Michelin Man is here."
@@Chase_N 😭 the trauma is real 🤣 but I was warm
@@dct124 Jokes on them, you got to ride a motorcycle while they had to suffer the indignity of riding in a box like cattle🤠
If there isn't dirt involved, never mind the so-called adventure.
I don't know, bullets whizzing by on terribly broken and busted city streets is certainly an adventure! lol, thank you for watching!
suzuki just came out with a "crossover" motorcycle. Adventure frame, with the gsxr 100 motor on it. I think this will take it by storm, and "adventure" name will be reserved for the proper KLR's and tenere 700s
I've seen some press on it, the K5 motor is great. I kind of figured things would go this way being that crossovers have been really pushed over the last few years in the automotive world. ADVs (at least large ones like the PA and BMW GS) aren't really something the average idiot like me should take "off-road". The occasional gravel/dirt road is the worst guys do on ADVs, and even then it's rare. I'd bet the amount of guys who own ADVs who've never been off pavement or concrete is very high. If I didn't live on a gravel road, I'm not sure I ever would've tried an ADV. But as you seen in the vid, the "urban jungle" has plenty of roads that'll make an ADV's capabilities shine. A crossover can do the same and also not need to be so tall in the seat too. Oh no, lol, crossovers may be the future, we should prepare ourselves. Thank you for watching!
M8 107,114 ownership and Twin Cam's 88 A & B , 103 A & B ownership all have been good all have rode on Xway at 75,80ish prefer for me Softail 103 B presently 2013 Heritage Softail no cruise control however Go Cruise device works well for manual cruise when needed. Thanks for your insight. Ride on
Spot on!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
I agree about the adventure bike being the one to have and for me it's the Pan America. It's just plain fun to ride, power when you want/need it and the ride is second to none. I was on a group ride a few weeks ago and noticed the same things you observed about the riders ahead of me. They would bounce out of the seat, back wheel jumping off the ground when hitting some bumps or potholes. I've also had all types of bikes with the last three being Harley baggers and this PA is, hands down, my favorite. I laughed when you said you were old enough to be someone's dad. I'm a dad and a granddad! Enjoy the rides and keep the shiny side up!
Thanks, and it's great to hear you're enjoying the Pan Am! Have you had the experience of people asking you questions on group rides when you stop? I always thought I was the only one observing but I guess others are too. When it comes to the PA, it's still an oddity to a lot of H-D riders. I start getting questions usually during the 1st stop. Like when everyone has to slow down for train tracks and I zip right over them. The questions start about the suspension, then it's onto the HP. As always, thank you for watching and it's great you have kids and grandkids- you can pass on the riding bug!
@@Chase_N I have had riders and even some non-riders ask about it. Curious because it's different. I'm surprised at the number of folks that didn't realize that Harley made "a bike like that". No, you're not alone. It's hard not to notice the others bounce on the bumps.😄 And we've been there! I was talking to a Harley dealer and he said if Harley would incorporate some form of the active suspension into their street bikes that it would be a game changer. And I agree.
@@ski4ahigh215 lol, I actually had a guy ask me "Is that really a Harley?". Like you, I'm surprised they haven't added the suspension to at least the CVOs or maybe the Low Rider ST and Heritage Softails. My only guess is there's a weight limit at which it functions properly.
The pan america is an adventure bike. It's always an adventure if it'll get you home...lol. Sorry couldn't resist..
Wait... that means not only I, but every other rider have been adventure lads and lasses all along? I must now deeply ponder this profound bit of insight🤔 lol, thank you for watching!
At the very beginning of the video I was expecting you to hit the throttle and either go around or split through the bikes! Seriously 😂 I may be in a smaller group but I fell in love with the Pan America the first time I saw it. Immediately. I was thinking about a BMW GS but am not a fan of the front end. The bike looks like it has a beak! As soon as I saw the Pan Am I knew I had to have it.
Oh, I considered throttling out, but I adhere to polite motorcycle society's rules and etiquette. Splitting through a bunch of fellow riders would be frowned upon I'm sure. I thought the same when I saw the Pan Am, it looked better than the "beaked" bikes. I liked the Africa Twin and the Aprilia Tuareg for the same reason. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way and thank you for watching!
Bro one advice... Your thumbnail is not nice... I mean your thumbnail doesnt tell about your video that it ia a motovlog..🤟 All the best. Keep it up bro
Unless the thumbnail is of me or of the Pan Am at the gas station, it's almost always a motovlog. It's been that way for a long time. But thank you for the advice and for watching, maybe I'll change it up.
In for a chance on the shirt.
Thank you for watching and you're in the running!
I’m from Pittsburgh but did some gas well work out in that area years back. Definitely beautiful country side.
Nice, I moved here from Northern Ohio. I ran teams who delivered box trucks here for a few years and fell in love every time I visited. When I had a chance to move here, I jumped on it. Much like Ohio, Pennsylvania's countryside is beautiful and underappreciated too. It's true of many states really. We delivered to Pittsburgh a bunch and stopped at Primanti Bros often. Now they have a PBros in Triadelphia, WV close to where I live so I get my fix there.
Just got the 2024 CVO PA last week. Traded in my RG special for it. Absolutely love the PA!!!
Another convert, welcome to the club! Enjoy the lighter weight, better suspension, better handling, and more HP! Also, thank you for watching!
I love my 95 Dyna low rider
Glad you survived the "superman thing" from the T-bone collision and the FMC jacket help save some hide. What were you riding? I want that shirt!
Thank you, I was riding my Sportster way back in 2010. Also, thank you for watching and you're in the running!
I have a 2022 Standard King as well as a 2024 GoldWing. I love my King..will ride it until the end….but the Goldwing DCT is unbeatable, particularly if you have back issues.
Are you back in the game? How did it go?
Game? I'm confused?
@@Chase_N sorry. Just wondered whether you were back on your feet and back on the road “back in the game”… hoping you’re back procedure was successful?
@@tctc2470 Yep, back surgery went well and I'm riding again for sure! Thank you for asking and for watching!
Am i rude if i just say i want that shirt? Seriously, i enjoy watching your video, especially the mileage updates. Last fill up, yesterday, had me at 43 MPG. I'm still hoping for better but maybe I'm just to hard on it. Take care
Nope, not rude at all. You're in the running and thank you for watching!
You won! Just email me your name and address at [email protected] and I'll get the T-shirt right out to you!
Well done on the collaboration with First Manufacturering. I have a few of their items. I would like to add the shirt to my collection.
Thank you and thank you for watching too, you're in the running!
How is the pan am running? i had to have a fuel pump replaced at 12,500 miles. Im not the only one everyone i talk to seems to have it replaced. i want that shirt
I'm getting close to 10K miles, still running great. I just did an oil change and I'm trying to pick up a set (4) of Screamin' Eagle spark plugs (double platinum instead of the OE copper plugs) to finish my 10K mile service (spark plugs are due at 10K) when I pull off the tank to clean the air filter. You can't order them online so you have to order or find them at a dealership. Coppers are $15 a piece, SEs are $40 for 2. So, $5 extra per plug which should last another 5K-10K miles (at least that was my experience on car and truck engines). Seems like a no brainer. Now I'm going to be watching out for the fuel pump though. Thank you for the heads up and for watching, and you're entered for the shirt!
If you take apart an HD filter, the poor quality is apparent IMMEDIATELY. 👎👎
The new updated filters for my Pan America are surprisingly well made and have way better flow than the old filters used in my Sportsters, my TC Dyna, or my M8 Road King. I might have to do a video and saw one open to show the difference. That being said, this video was during the pandemic and I think they were using a supplier who just wasn't up to the challenge. I haven't heard of the issue returning. I have family members and friends who're running HD filters (they religiously check them for the defect I found before install of course) and they've been fine. Unfortunately, things have went downhill as far as quality control in manufacturing all over the world. It's best to stay vigilant. Thank you for watching!
Found a station a few miles away from home selling 93 non ethanol, good stuff!
Ah, you've found a motorcyclist's fuel Shangri-La! I'm slightly jealous but happy for you at the same time. Thank you for watching!
How i contact you?
call a wambulance