New Panam owner looking to adventure around Alaska. One of the worst cons ive heard on these bikes is the radiator getting blocked off with mud. What's the strategy to keep on moving down muddy roads? Is there a fix or work around?
My stator is on its last legs and I’ve got the replacement components for the ‘24+ on order. Also getting a heavy duty rectifier and am thinking of doing the battery at the same time. Which battery have you guys gone with and are you happy with it? Thanks.
Prototype v2. i think its getting super close. Need to do some small tweaks, but fitment is great. This is a 3d printed prototype, printed in dark red so i could better visualize. Will do final in carbon fiber and wrap in heat foil.
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Bike sat for about a month, started occasionally. Recently flipped the hand control start selector and nothing happens for about 5 seconds. Then a slight click sound, probably the start relay? Startup screen tries to load and then the security code pad shows for a brief seconds and then everything shuts off. Is it the key fob battery? It is in hand when trying the startup sequence, but the the battery was pulled out of the key fob and same issue.
Hello all, my Pan America ignition noise has changed quite alot. Idk if it's hard to tell on the video. The bike seems fine otherwise but I was wondering what it may be or if there's any simple checks I can do or any help really. Thanks
2026 Pan America limited. So far loving the bike. Though I’m struggling to figure out how to turn on the “day makers”.
So it’s about time I give a review, it’s a 26’ picked up in February new at 4.7 miles on the odometer. Now it’s August and the odometer reads just over 10,000. This is my first Harley and I’ve seen vastly more Harley folks who have been friendly and decent than the other kind before anyone feels called out. But rambling on to review.
Bad things: premium fuel. Right hand control module already needed warranty replacement.
Good things: eye blisteringly fast. Goes wherever I ask it. An American excess of power. (Seriously no bike needs to be kissing 150HP) grin inducing fun I’ve enjoyed every mile.
Good talk folks I’ll see yall again at 20,000 ish miles.
Just had the last service under my dealership maintenance plan. Unfortunately they updated the ECM, BCM, etc and forgot to active my quick shifter, so I had to take it back. They quickly noticed the issue and reactivated it. That was an inconvenience but it ended up working out in a way I hadn’t expected.
Riding home after the update, I tested the QS extensively and noticed it’s been completely retuned. It now works great in any gear, speed, throttle position and almost any RPM except below 2k up and down. Sounds completely different now at wide open throttle like they are feathering intake butterflies as well as ignition (for example, completely guessing) but it’s way different and significantly improved. Newer bikes that came with the QS might already have this improved tune but my 2023 which had QS added later feels significantly improved. Make sure dealership updates your code especially if you have the QS. You will be happy with it
Is $7500 a good deal on a 2021 Harley Davidson Pan America?? Sounds like a good deal, what should I look out for? Only has around 4700 miles. Comes w aluminum boxes
There’s an optional add on at about 1k dollars for thinner laced instead of cast for the wheels. Personally I think the cats looks cooler, and happen to be cheaper. But does the laced have any advantage as it’s more expensive and is the default for the kitted limited version.
Does anyone have any numbers on measured difference? Any fuel efficiency for longer travel per tank, is one better for suspension for more comfortable travel.
And most importantly for me. Long term, which is more robust, requires less maintenance and is stronger after accidents, falls and when things go wrong after hard use for decades etc.
First test fit of my belly pan design prototype (3D printed from a 3d scan i took of the bike and cad design). Love how it came out! Don't mind the white 3D scan spray residue. Definitely need to nip and tuck in places, but pretty good for a first prototype. Love the shape. Its a little too wide, need to push up the front chin so it doesnt scrape the ground, get a little more flush to the front, and give the header pipe a little more clearance. Fits the side kick stand no problem! Should have a second prototype made next week. When we are done, we will start making them out of carbon fiber and a few out of aluminum for those that want premium.
Replaced stock ST pegs with these ultra grippy FLO MX pegs I love them. It’s great to be able set the tilt of them to right where you want them. Pins aren’t overly sharp so I think my shoes will hold up well with them. Highly recommended! Next up Wunderlich gear lever enlarger…
So my bike had a bolt the size of Texas in it last weekend and obviously the tyre was losing air. I had the tyre pressure light come on and realised that it also had (not sure if related) a BCM fault but I changed the tyre and it's not come back. Now I have no clue what fault code it was but I'm wondering if it could be as innocent as something to do with the tyre or not? I would for peace of mind take it to my Harley dealership and ask but they're about 4 hours away and don't do advice over the phone 🤪