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Mike's Motorbike Channel
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I’m Mike and I like Motorbikes. I currently own a few bikes including a HD Pan America. On this channel, I will post videos related to maintenance tips for the bikes I own, some gear and parts reviews, and some motorcycle safety related topics.
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Breaking down the Harley Davidson Extended Service Plan
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Myth busting the Dos and Don'ts regarding your Harley Davidson warranty
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I now have Apple CarPlay on my HD Pan America, but how is it?
Просмотров 15 тыс.4 месяца назад
Review of the Carpuride W702 Apple CarPlay / Android Auto unit for motorcycles. Want to buy one for yourself? (affiliate links, a percentage of the purchase helps to support my channel) Order from Carpuride for the best price: COUPON for $50 off: MIKESMOTORBIKE carpuride.com/?ref=vpOL2FSUcYBJRd Order from Amazon for quicker shipping, more flexible returns: amzn.to/4cX4lh8 Purchase my custom mou...
The NEW way to check your oil in the Pan America and Rev Max Sportsters
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
New procedure from Harley Davidson on checking the oil level for Rev Max engines. Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes
Extend your riding season through the winter with these tips!
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HD Pan America updates for 2024
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Discussing the details released so far for the 2024 HD Pan America Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes
REDO: How much weight is on the kick stand when peg mounting a Pan America?
Просмотров 3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
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Installing software updates on the HD Pan America
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Harley Davidson periodically releases new software updates for the infotainment system of the Pan America. Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes USB to USB-C Adapter: amzn.to/3Rxbzyj
Antigravity Lithium Battery Test - Sub Freezing Temps.
Просмотров 6658 месяцев назад
A common complaint with lithium batteries is their cold weather performance. Will an ATZ-10 battery start my Kawasaki Z650 after being left outside overnight in sub-freezing temperatures? Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes
HD "Tactical" Heated Grips. Worthy upgrade or just another grip?
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Installing and testing the HD Tactical Heated Grips on my Pan America Special Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes Tools used in this video (Amazon affiliate, I will get a small percentage of these purchases): - Carbyne Torx Bits: amzn.to/40SZmsd - Panel removal tools: amzn.to/3RgZRcj - 1/4" Torque Wrench: amzn.to/46wnQZl - 3/8" T...
Making the Pan America kick stand suck a little less
Просмотров 8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Installing some upgrades to improve the HD Pan America Kick Stand. Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes Parts used / mentioned in this video: - HD Adventure Jiffy Stand (with ARH): www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/adventure-jiffy-stand/p/50000264 - HD Adventure Jiffy Stand (without ARH): www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/advent...
The Good, the Bad and the Broken: 10K miles on my Harley Davidson Pan America
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
Two years ago I bought the first Pan America delivered to my local dealer. After 10K miles of ownership, I reflect back on my overall experience so far. Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes 00:00 Intro 00:56 Dealership frustrations 03:33 Stuff that broke 07:53 What I don't like 11:32 What I like 14:38 Final thoughts
I bought the most expensive foot pegs I could find for my HD Pan America.
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Lone Rider Moto Pegs, available for the HD Pan America. Retail price is $300 at the time this video was made. Are they worth it? Like my content and want to say thanks? You can buy me a coffee. www.buymeacoffee.com/mikesmotorbikes 00:00 Intro 00:20 Unboxing 03:22 Install 06:24 Post Ride Review
Lift your Pan America without a motorcycle jack
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Lift your Pan America without a motorcycle jack
Pan America, Troubleshooting the trouble codes.
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Pan America, Troubleshooting the trouble codes.
Heated Gear Showdown: Hotwired vs Warm-n-Safe
Просмотров 38 тыс.Год назад
Heated Gear Showdown: Hotwired vs Warm-n-Safe
Don't waste your money on these accessories for your HD Pan America
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Don't waste your money on these accessories for your HD Pan America
Mounting new tires on the HD Pan America laced rims
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Mounting new tires on the HD Pan America laced rims
HD Pan America Barkbuster hand guards install
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
HD Pan America Barkbuster hand guards install
Part 4: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
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Part 4: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
Part 3: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
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Part 3: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
Part 2: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Part 2: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
Part 1: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Part 1: HD Pan America - Complete Scheduled Maintenance
All about the Sport Side Cases for the Harley Davidson Pan America
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
All about the Sport Side Cases for the Harley Davidson Pan America
Comparing handlebar risers on the HD Pan America (again!)
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Comparing handlebar risers on the HD Pan America (again!)
The HD Pan America Sundowner seat, how does it compare and is it worth it?
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
The HD Pan America Sundowner seat, how does it compare and is it worth it?
HD Pan America with ARH? Here's how to use the center stand.
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
HD Pan America with ARH? Here's how to use the center stand.
Harley Davidson Pan America chain maintenance, Part 2
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
Harley Davidson Pan America chain maintenance, Part 2
Harley Davidson Pan America chain maintenance, Part 1
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Harley Davidson Pan America chain maintenance, Part 1
Comparing handlebar risers for the Harley Davidson Pan America
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Comparing handlebar risers for the Harley Davidson Pan America
Extended service plans, tire protection plans, or any sort of extended warranty, is almost never worth it. It’s really a form of insurance and you pay up front for the benefit of the what if. Like Mike said, there is a ton of margin / profit built-in to these. I’m sure it’s on the order of 50-75% in many cases. I worked at Best Buy many years ago. The protection plans for computers / electronics, were about 75% cheaper if you were an employee and bought one. Employee prices were cost plus 5% if I recall correctly. Sometimes, to move open box products, the manager would include one of these plans for free. In my experience, after having owned cars and many gadgets, if I always bought one of these plans, I would not have come out ahead, not even close. A lot of times you don’t even own the thing long enough to get the full benefit. Recently I got a nail in my car tire, and then again a few weeks later it happened again (different tire.) First time I’ve had to have a tire patched in over 15 years. Even with it happening twice, I’ll gladly pay the $30 twin times to have them repaired instead of owning a more expensive tire protection plan where I have to pay upfront.
Hi Mike... thanks much for sharing all the videos! really helpful!.. Writting you from Spain. I own a 2021 HD Panamerican Special (should say I am in love with this brand although my Panam has had all the issues you have mentioned in your videos (fuel pump, battery, electric system, back seat, clutch...) Just wanted to ask you if you have experienced in the 2021 model the clutch splitting from 6000 rpm when accelerating heavily... With 12000 miles they changed my clutch, as they said it was worn (probably because of this issue I burned the clutch earlier), but the new clutch they installed this week is doing the same thing: When accelerating heavily the clutch splits from 6000 rpm (no matter the driving mode I use, and no matter if I reduce the traction control on a customized driving mode)... I wonder if the clutch of this model 2021 is not the right one so I stop searching for the solution to the clutch splitting, because I am getting crazy... and I would have to drive more relaxed...... I don't know if you could reply here, if you do I would appreciate much... Thanks for everything!
Hmm, I’ve not had any clutch issues so far. Not sure what the problem could be. Hope you get it sorted.
Great video
I followed your video installed 2 oz short of 4 quarts.
Mike, I just purchased a new Pan-America (2022 model) for a great price because it's an unsold 2022 model and love your channel because it teaches me allot about this bike! Thx Mike!
Hi Mike, Would you happen to know what are other specs for sprockets and chain sizes we can use beside HD OEM specs? HD - OEM specs: Chain Size: 530 Chain Links: 128 Front Sprocket/Pulley Teeth: 19 Rear Sprocket/Pulley Teeth: 48
I’ve always used stock sprocket sizes on my bikes so far, so I’m probably not the best person to make any recommendations on that. But you definitely need to stick with the same size chain.
I demoed one at Sturgis this year. While it has plenty of power, the engine sounds like a threshing machine. Unbelievable ratty sounding engine at idle. I thought the BMW GS engine clattered, but this thing takes it to a whole new level! Now that Harley has annouced the Pan America production will move to Thailand, I've lost interest. Not about to pay top dollar for Asian labor rates.
@@m.f.m.67 fair point, HD claims the move to Thailand is just for 2025, but curious to see if it does or does not come back to the US after that.
I was able to shop around for my extended service plan (Price) before my factory ran out. Oddly enough every Harley Dealership I called was priced differently. Yes, they (The Harley Davidson Dealerships) did negotiate for my business! I saved $400-$600 just shopping around different Harley Davidson dealerships across 3 states. Great explanation of the extended service plan.
Super timely video! I purchased my ‘22 PAS in January, ‘23. 25k miles. I didn’t purchase ESP when new. However, just purchased the five-year, or three year extension if you will, last week. I purchased from the dealership, as did not want to risk going with another third-party, like Discount ESP. Like you, my first ESP ever on anything for the exact same reasons. It’s also worth mentioning the ESP is transferable. Should you decide to sell the motorcycle . While it probably won’t add value, makes it a little easier to sell.
Hey Mike thanks for the great videos! I just bought a second hand center stand and I can't find any videos on installing it. It didn't come with springs or mounting hardware either. Can you give me about direction on it? Thanks!
On Harley’s website, they have an OEM parts finder with diagrams and part numbers. You should be able to see the missing parts you need plus a basic layout of where it mounts.
Since we don't actually get a warranty with an extended service plan, and since warranties in the US are 1 to 2 years, it follows that buying from an unreliable brand such as Harley is a bad idea.
Just got myself a used low mileage 21’ Pan Am (Over 1800 miles). Where I am living there are mostly 21’ model and very few 22’, so my bike still under warranty till 2025 (Original owner bought it in 2023). Heard a lot about reliability issues, but I am hopeful that everything will be fine with my Pan Am. Wish me luck
I bought a used 21 as well. Only problem so far is heat shield mounting tab broke just recently. Needs a couple tack welds. Other than that, the bike has been absolutely wonderful!
@@JamesVoorhees-wm8gs my dealer so far only ask me to comeback every 1-3 month for software update. However, I keep seeing errors code C181014C popping up here and there. Dealer so far couldn’t re-create the error code, so they just reset and update the software for the rear shock
They moved their factory to Mexico Fahq Right Off Harley, that’s the only thing we liked about you
while I don't doubt some parts are made in Mexico by suppliers, there are no Harley Davidson assembly facilities in Mexico. Harley's non-US factories are in Brazil, India and Thailand.
How many fuel pumps did your Pan Am go through before the factory warranty ran out? My 23 is a year old with just shy of 10,000 miles and my fuel pump is screeching already.
@@whiskeyhelps8182 one fuel pump replaced at 8k miles. I’m at 17k now and still going strong. Fingers crossed.
I have a 2022 PA with 29,417 miles and I’m on my 2nd “replacement” fuel pump. 1st one went out at 15K replaced under factory warranty and second one at 24K replaced under ESP. Never left me stranded but made a loud screeching sound prior to replacement. Dealer was very proactive on replacement.
I have no comment for the hater who slipped one in there. Just had dealer 1k mile service on my 2024 PA Special. Its my second PA. Only traded my 2022 in for the upgrades on the 24s. My 2022 had 24,000 miles on it . Only issue was noisy fuel pump replaced under warranty at 19,000 miles. I always purchase the full ESP with tire and wheel insurance as well. Would do so with any new machine these days no matter the make or type. The costs of replacement of major driveline components on everything is tremendous. Love the PA very much. One of the best bikes I ve ever ridden. Thank you Mike for the very well researched and informative video presentations you give us. Ride safe and keep informing us.
Excellent content. Excellent videos. Makes owning my pan am that much more enjoyable.
Appreciate your content! Excellent info!
Think I missed the point here. 'Tactical? 😂😂😂. Seems like a total waste of money.
As an upgrade, I agree. As a replacement, they are cheaper than stock grips.
@@MikesMotorbikeChannel It was just the name of the grips i thought hilarious
Always well done Mike. Thanks as always for your insights and knowledge.
Great video! Well done. I think you’ve sold me
I also have the lone Rider foot pegs I waited forever for them I was getting ready to cancel the order when they finally came and I do absolutely love them the absolutely reduce vibration big time.
If you want an American made Pan Am better get one quick, they will be made in Asia soon.
Excellent and honest review! Like that you covered the Bluetooth part and issues. Also thought the mount was AMPS in the back, good to know it’s not. Cheers
It works flawlessly if you connect the phone to the Packtalk directly which almost all reviews at RUclips points out!
I heard you later in the video recommended that 👍
Great video
Finalmente qualcuno che ha chiarito la questione ...grazie 👍👍
Ironically you can get better built by buying a cf moto mt .... I ironically
Got them, why? Easy to put on and take off! No ugly brackets when off.
How much would the electrical update be?
If I recall correctly, it’s about $2,000 in parts.
wow, most comprehensive review i've seen yet on these devices. excellent!
will the carpuride w702 monitor tire pressure.......Fobo 2 ?
No, no tire pressure monitoring on this unit.
Did you have any problems with the front brake revisor hitting the device making hard left turns?
no, but with my risers, my handle bars are further back than stock.
Mike , You ARE The Man!!!!! Thank you so much for professionally presented informative videos. Makes owning and riding a Pan America even more fun and interesting.
Been riding for a long time. I've never thought about a motorcycle warranty until I bought my HD Pan America. It is something I'm considering prior to getting my next bike.
should have my extended warranty video posted next week
Thank u for plain talk a person can understand. Great videos
Great quality information as always...
Another very useful vid Mike - you've made living with my 22 PA S a little easier
Good info, thanks
Great content, thank you.
I wish you posted more videos. Always informative. I would like to see you change the air filter on the pan america.
air filter change here: ruclips.net/video/WnZaxvlDMD4/видео.html
I don’t know why anybody would buy one of these unreliable, poorly manufactured hunks of junk
How much does the Pan America bike weigh?
@@scotthildebrand1904 mine weighs right at 600lbs with a full tank of gas and no side bags.
So what have we learned? The 2024 Pam America is still a fast, fun and UNRELIABLE motorcycle.
The kind of reliability I would expect from a used 10 year old motorcycle. Still very interested in the Pan America, but I'll be giving them a few more years to iron out the issues.
It also doesn't have a Aux output port wich IS available on the car unit.Most Honda Goldwings have a Aux port so i can hear everything via my main speakers.
Bike sounds like a piece of shit. Had Hondas/yamahas/BMWs/Ducatis and put easily 10k miles in less than a year. WTF Harley.
I got this year's cvo. I love the cases. The seat is meh. I find myself standing up on the pegs once in a while on long rides. The 3" risers the dealer put on work well for me. My only complaint of the storage is i don't have any hard case that can store my helmets. Too small.
Child labor😂😂. He looked so thrilled.😂😂
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thank you, excellent tip!
Thanks, Mike. Dealer tried to charge +400 usd to 10k maintenance just to change spark plugs, but i was able to do it by myself - thanks to this video of yours.
Thanks Mike! Just asked my dealer to do the update while in for 5k service and of course they forgot. I said screw it and followed your guide! Only did it today but so far so good! thanks for the video.