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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!

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 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.

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!

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

They moved their factory to Mexico Fahq Right Off Harley, that’s the only thing we liked about you

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.

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!

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?

wow, most comprehensive review i've seen yet on these devices. excellent!

will the carpuride w702 monitor tire pressure.......Fobo 2 ?

Did you have any problems with the front brake revisor hitting the device making hard left turns?

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.

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.

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?

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.😂😂

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.