I am 65 in good shape but this spring I traded a CVO Limited 2022 Road Glide for a Pan America. We put 10K on that CVO before we traded it in. This PA is a phenomenal bike it’s fast it’s nimble and it’s comfortable. It gets great fuel economy and rides two up without any problem. It’s versatile you hit road construction with loose gravel (marbles) don’t panic just ride through it. I think Harley hit it out of the park with the PA and absolutely love ours 5k on it this summer already. No problems no issues just ride it. I still have my V-Rod Muscle which I think is Harleys best motor ever. But this is certainly in the running……it’s every bit as much a Harley as any bike branded Harley….
Amen!! that Porche motor was by the best motor ever produced... but because it wasent a single pin pos that kills itself with vibrations and old design.. it was never accepted.. such a shame.
@LUKE-lq1gw I agree. I had always hoped that Harley would have given us a V Rod powered sport tourer back then. I would have been first in line for one. That said thankfully they make the Pan Am I absolutely love it!!!!
@@paulwojnar2291 the plastic cam chain tensioners and fuel pump life have me a bit worried. But other than that. I think this motor finally helps HD break into other markets
I havee to agree. I have had many cvos , fat boys dynas choppers etc. This by far is the best bike all around i have ever owned.I just got a 22 (brand new green army enthusist) its awesome.
There's a hill stop assist, that comes in handy, when stopped upward on a hill. When stopped, just squeeze the hand brake a couple of seconds, then release, and you'll find that you won't roll backward. Enjoy, I love my 2022 PAS.
I have a ‘22 PAS. Amazing bike. I bought it in September of ‘22 so last year was my first full year of riding, I went through a set of tires if that says anything. I took it out with a few buddies last year and, sure it’s a big bike, but as long as you send it the bike will respond by doing whatever you want. By the end of our trip all of my buddies were impressed by the bike, because they know it makes me look like a better rider than I am! I just added some risers, the heat deflectors that came on the ‘23, a quick shifter and some knobby tires! Stoked to give her some stories to tell this year!
Congradulations on your 2023 PAS. I traded a 2019 Heritage Special that I loved for a 2022 PAS in May of 2022. 15 months and 17,000 miles later I dont regret it. Though I wish I could have kept the Heritage it was impossible. That being said the Pan Am is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. I commute, Sport Tour and occaisional carve corners with it. It is very comfortable on long hauls too. Good luck with yours.
That’s awesome, I haven’t heard too many people say they regretted it! Oh and I’m definitely still trying to line the audio out also. The helmet lets in a lot of air and my mic isn’t great so it’s time for an upgrade. Thanks for watching!
I have owned SEVERAL bikes.... Hondas, Kawasaki, Suzuki... never once rode HD... always looked down at HD... Buddy got me to a demo ride... and I fell in love with the Pan am... and the HD dealer network. The network is UNMATCHED... the group and people can be toxic sometimes... but the bike is by far my favorite.
@LUKE-lq1gw Absolutely, some of the best dudes I know are HD guys and some of the worst people I’ve ever met are HD guys that think they’re on Sons of Anarchy, despite not being in a real motorcycle club.
@LUKE-lq1gw there are jerks in every crowd unfortunately. I only associate with unbiased avid riders who dont care what you ride just that you ride. The void between HD riders and everyone else has narrowed alot in my 52 years of riding. Unfortunately there are still people who think that the machine makes the man or woman and not just some HD riders..there is attitude in other ranks as well. I do not ride nor associate with those people. Ride what you like. Its what its all about. Peace brother.
Love the honesty dude! Just sold my RGS and am going to go with the PAS as soon as I see what the ‘24’s are like. I do have some of the same hesitation though. But…like you, I think this bike will be better for all my biking desires.
I recently had the chance to demo ride a 2023 pan am and was quite surprised on the power. It's damn quick and Ive ridden crotch rockets in the past. After riding the pan am now my non stock indian chieftain feels slow lol.
Nice video. I brought a 2022 Pan Am Special (green army paint) in March 2023, I think it is pretty cool, I ride almost everyday. It does have some problems, the right hand raidiator hose is too close to the front exhaust header, gets burnt, I shortened the hose by 1/4 inch, just cut it off and slid forward, and I rapped the headers to better manage the heat from them. The battery keeps not wanting to start the bike after 1 day not running, when it is cold. I have modified a few things. 1 - Noticed the front forks are 15mm up, so I pushed them to be flush, lifting the front end 15mm or 9/16 inch, makes the sidestand easier to use, increases ground clearance and doesn't affect handling. 2 - Fitted new footpegs, ones that are longer, wider and 20mm or 3/4 inch lower. 3 - New Sargent seats. 4 - Low tinted screen, with a small extension, seriously better than the high screen, with no buffetting around the helmet at all. 5 - Pazoma top box and rack. 6 - Barkbusters. I really like the bike. I have a hotted up 1988 Lowrider with a sidecar, which I've had for 34 years, modified motor and suspension. I tend to keep bike for a long time.
i,d love to have a pa just waiting for the right deal. have a rg now but i really feel a need for some change. keep us posted i enjoyed you take on things
For everyone: I bought the carbon fiber "look" street Canon slip on from Pazoma. It was $399 and sounds aggressive and good. I am too cheap for SE or the other expensive slip ons
Congratulations man! Sorry about you trading in your ride,but like they say,you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs. I'm really happy for you! Use it for what it is intended for. Go and get lost somewhere and have an adventure!
I bought one, and kept my 18 Road-Glide Ultra, but was amazed at the Pan Am.., I have I have almost 1000 miles on my PA in 2 weeks, 600 miles I checked the chain, was 4" in the deflection supposed to be around 2", chain stretch. Great video 👍
@MandolinMouse I currently have 17,800 On my 22 PAS chain has about 3/4 " if adjustment remaining. Not bad for a liter plus bike. Should make 20,000 miles. The initial stretch is the largest even with drives belts.
Congrats on the new PAS. I got mine in July and im loving it so far. I had to upgrade the lighting (which is awful imho) w/ denali stuff.. and I put on the Screaming Eagle exhaust with the DB killer removed. Love how it sounds and feels.
I e ridden the PA a few times. I love the bike for the most part. I too have issues with leaving the traditional air cooled vtwin. I own a TC Street Glide and with the upgraded suspension it’s great for all day rides, but I’m sure the PA is much better still. I hope you enjoy it and hopefully we see a 6 month review from you.
Great video and your excitement over the new bike really shows. I’m looking for a similar type motorcycle as well and the smaller adventure bikes are fun but just not really doing it for me. I’m test riding the BMW F750 GS next weekend and the Pan America soon. I love my Harley-Davidson Heritage but can’t wait to try these new ones out. Congratulations on the new bike and ride it like you stole it! New subscriber here and look forward to seeing more videos.
It's got plenty of power and torque, compared with the LR, you're just riding it in the wrong mode. Set up a Custom mode, start with the Sport Mode mapping and change the suspension back to Normal for a more comfie setting. If that's not enough, then also change throttle response to 'Max'.
I'll bet it does feels sweet, I can only hope and dream, I'm seeing a lot videos having a lot of good praise, you folks need to look up the video, Laguna raceway park in southern California, I think you'll find it
i traded my 22 lowrider s for a 22 pan america....it was the right choice for sure, the seating position and ergo's are where its at for me anyway lol and i'm only 5'7....
how you liking the pan am? i have a 21 ultra and for some reason im kinda wanting to trade it in for a pan america to be different but maybe the 2 up riding wont work with it good like the ultra baggers
@@MandolinMouse it’s been to Harley 5×. Oh yeah, this is how they all run. The front wheel was out of balance so they fix that, but the hop starts at 41 all the way to 28. It’s pretty bad.
I am 65 in good shape but this spring I traded a CVO Limited 2022 Road Glide for a Pan America. We put 10K on that CVO before we traded it in. This PA is a phenomenal bike it’s fast it’s nimble and it’s comfortable. It gets great fuel economy and rides two up without any problem. It’s versatile you hit road construction with loose gravel (marbles) don’t panic just ride through it. I think Harley hit it out of the park with the PA and absolutely love ours 5k on it this summer already. No problems no issues just ride it. I still have my V-Rod Muscle which I think is Harleys best motor ever. But this is certainly in the running……it’s every bit as much a Harley as any bike branded Harley….
Amen!! that Porche motor was by the best motor ever produced... but because it wasent a single pin pos that kills itself with vibrations and old design.. it was never accepted.. such a shame.
@LUKE-lq1gw I agree.
I had always hoped that Harley would have given us a V Rod powered sport tourer back then.
I would have been first in line for one.
That said thankfully they make the Pan Am
I absolutely love it!!!!
@@paulwojnar2291 the plastic cam chain tensioners and fuel pump life have me a bit worried. But other than that. I think this motor finally helps HD break into other markets
I havee to agree. I have had many cvos , fat boys dynas choppers etc. This by far is the best bike all around i have ever owned.I just got a 22 (brand new green army enthusist) its awesome.
Great video. I'm thinking about getting one. This is Larry from Yorktown Va. Just subscribed to your channel.
There's a hill stop assist, that comes in handy, when stopped upward on a hill. When stopped, just squeeze the hand brake a couple of seconds, then release, and you'll find that you won't roll backward. Enjoy, I love my 2022 PAS.
Amen! Love mine and have had all the others, no going back.
I have a ‘22 PAS. Amazing bike. I bought it in September of ‘22 so last year was my first full year of riding, I went through a set of tires if that says anything.
I took it out with a few buddies last year and, sure it’s a big bike, but as long as you send it the bike will respond by doing whatever you want. By the end of our trip all of my buddies were impressed by the bike, because they know it makes me look like a better rider than I am!
I just added some risers, the heat deflectors that came on the ‘23, a quick shifter and some knobby tires! Stoked to give her some stories to tell this year!
Good video, I’m currently on my way to pick up my Pan America while listening to your video!!
Awesome, enjoy! Still loving mine.
Congradulations on your 2023 PAS.
I traded a 2019 Heritage Special that I loved for a 2022 PAS in May of 2022.
15 months and 17,000 miles later I dont regret it.
Though I wish I could have kept the Heritage it was impossible.
That being said the Pan Am is one of the best bikes I have ever owned.
I commute, Sport Tour and occaisional carve corners with it. It is very comfortable on long hauls too.
Good luck with yours.
That’s awesome, I haven’t heard too many people say they regretted it! Oh and I’m definitely still trying to line the audio out also. The helmet lets in a lot of air and my mic isn’t great so it’s time for an upgrade. Thanks for watching!
I have owned SEVERAL bikes.... Hondas, Kawasaki, Suzuki... never once rode HD... always looked down at HD... Buddy got me to a demo ride... and I fell in love with the Pan am... and the HD dealer network. The network is UNMATCHED... the group and people can be toxic sometimes... but the bike is by far my favorite.
@LUKE-lq1gw Absolutely, some of the best dudes I know are HD guys and some of the worst people I’ve ever met are HD guys that think they’re on Sons of Anarchy, despite not being in a real motorcycle club.
@@MandolinMouse exactly man. Every Pan Am rider I've met in person is still a friend today. Awesome group of people.
@LUKE-lq1gw there are jerks in every crowd unfortunately.
I only associate with unbiased avid riders who dont care what you ride just that you ride.
The void between HD riders and everyone else has narrowed alot in my 52 years of riding.
Unfortunately there are still people who think that the machine makes the man or woman and not just some HD riders..there is attitude in other ranks as well.
I do not ride nor associate with those people.
Ride what you like.
Its what its all about.
Peace brother.
Congradulations on the new ride. I love my 22 Pan America Special. I've done some videos on upgades if you wanna check those out. Ride safe!
Love the honesty dude! Just sold my RGS and am going to go with the PAS as soon as I see what the ‘24’s are like. I do have some of the same hesitation though. But…like you, I think this bike will be better for all my biking desires.
I recently had the chance to demo ride a 2023 pan am and was quite surprised on the power. It's damn quick and Ive ridden crotch rockets in the past. After riding the pan am now my non stock indian chieftain feels slow lol.
Nice video. I brought a 2022 Pan Am Special (green army paint) in March 2023, I think it is pretty cool, I ride almost everyday. It does have some problems, the right hand raidiator hose is too close to the front exhaust header, gets burnt, I shortened the hose by 1/4 inch, just cut it off and slid forward, and I rapped the headers to better manage the heat from them. The battery keeps not wanting to start the bike after 1 day not running, when it is cold. I have modified a few things. 1 - Noticed the front forks are 15mm up, so I pushed them to be flush, lifting the front end 15mm or 9/16 inch, makes the sidestand easier to use, increases ground clearance and doesn't affect handling. 2 - Fitted new footpegs, ones that are longer, wider and 20mm or 3/4 inch lower. 3 - New Sargent seats. 4 - Low tinted screen, with a small extension, seriously better than the high screen, with no buffetting around the helmet at all. 5 - Pazoma top box and rack. 6 - Barkbusters.
I really like the bike. I have a hotted up 1988 Lowrider with a sidecar, which I've had for 34 years, modified motor and suspension. I tend to keep bike for a long time.
i,d love to have a pa just waiting for the right deal. have a rg now but i really feel a need for some change. keep us posted i enjoyed you take on things
For everyone: I bought the carbon fiber "look" street Canon slip on from Pazoma. It was $399 and sounds aggressive and good. I am too cheap for SE or the other expensive slip ons
Congratulations man! Sorry about you trading in your ride,but like they say,you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs. I'm really happy for you! Use it for what it is intended for. Go and get lost somewhere and have an adventure!
I bought one, and kept my 18 Road-Glide Ultra, but was amazed at the Pan Am.., I have I have almost 1000 miles on my PA in 2 weeks, 600 miles I checked the chain, was 4" in the deflection supposed to be around 2", chain stretch. Great video 👍
That’s a good reminder to check the chain. I have a little over 700 miles on it so far.
@MandolinMouse
I currently have 17,800
On my 22 PAS chain has about 3/4 " if adjustment remaining.
Not bad for a liter plus bike.
Should make 20,000 miles.
The initial stretch is the largest even with drives belts.
Congrats on the new PAS. I got mine in July and im loving it so far. I had to upgrade the lighting (which is awful imho) w/ denali stuff.. and I put on the Screaming Eagle exhaust with the DB killer removed. Love how it sounds and feels.
I e ridden the PA a few times. I love the bike for the most part. I too have issues with leaving the traditional air cooled vtwin. I own a TC Street Glide and with the upgraded suspension it’s great for all day rides, but I’m sure the PA is much better still. I hope you enjoy it and hopefully we see a 6 month review from you.
I just got the same bike and I love it.
Great video and your excitement over the new bike really shows. I’m looking for a similar type motorcycle as well and the smaller adventure bikes are fun but just not really doing it for me. I’m test riding the BMW F750 GS next weekend and the Pan America soon. I love my Harley-Davidson Heritage but can’t wait to try these new ones out. Congratulations on the new bike and ride it like you stole it! New subscriber here and look forward to seeing more videos.
I am trading my lowrider ST for the 2024 PA i hope its reliable
It's got plenty of power and torque, compared with the LR, you're just riding it in the wrong mode. Set up a Custom mode, start with the Sport Mode mapping and change the suspension back to Normal for a more comfie setting. If that's not enough, then also change throttle response to 'Max'.
Absolutely. More torque and responsiveness than any normal twin that's not built
I'll bet it does feels sweet, I can only hope and dream, I'm seeing a lot videos having a lot of good praise, you folks need to look up the video,
Laguna raceway park in southern California, I think you'll find it
i traded my 22 lowrider s for a 22 pan america....it was the right choice for sure, the seating position and ergo's are where its at for me anyway lol and i'm only 5'7....
I’m pretty happy so far. I may get the 2” up- 1” back risers at some point. But it’s plenty comfy for now.
@@MandolinMouse i got the A1 risers on mine, made a good difference
Congrats! Just a note, you dont need to be in 6th very often unless on the interstate. Just a thought
You are definitely right. Learning to not treat it like a typical Harley V-Twin took a minute.
@@MandolinMouse Rev it out!
Yea that motor wakes up after 4000 and it wakes up 🚀
Ya . I'm never in 6. The manual actually says don't lug it before break in at all
Have you programmed the custom ride tune yet? I never run in Road or sport mode now
Honestly, not yet. Getting 1st service this week and then I’m going to mess with it.
how you liking the pan am? i have a 21 ultra and for some reason im kinda wanting to trade it in for a pan america to be different but maybe the 2 up riding wont work with it good like the ultra baggers
So far, so good. I really don’t notice I have a passenger until it’s time to stop. I have the top box, so she has a decent backrest.
I hate mine … the hopping when it’s slowing down or coming off of 41 miles an hour with the clutch in and the bounce in the front is annoying
I’ve never noticed mine doing that, but now you know I have to try it out.
@@MandolinMouse it’s been to Harley 5×. Oh yeah, this is how they all run. The front wheel was out of balance so they fix that, but the hop starts at 41 all the way to 28. It’s pretty bad.
At 60 mph, you should be in fifth gear at the highest. The Pan America, like many bikes of its kind, love anything over 4000 RPM.
I had a PA for two years. It was my 7th HD. Tried my best to like it but ended up hating it and I'm so happy to have washed my hands of it.