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$350 with a single controller? Hard pass!

Great video giving a true comparison between the two. Looking at purchasing some heated gear. Glad I came across your video.

I lock my bike TO something, usually a steel guardrail and I use a disk lock with built in alarm. I have an Apple Air tag as a decoy and a good GPS tracker that can't be detected with a phone like the air tags can. I don't lock the handle bars because thieves are likely to do damage to the bike when they break it and not having it locked means the disc lock alarm is more likely to be set off.

Bro i have a thing that keeps the wheel to the left so it’s hard to steal

Milwaukee grinder is the boss

Stop teaching people this stuff

Thanks for teaching me how to steal bikes

My favorite video about the brake lever lock was lpl or mc nally they used a secone lock and removed it

Are you sure the break lover lock isn't actually for the clutch?

The first two are probably die cast zinc alloy. These can be attacked with a hammer and will fracture. Disc locks should be made out of a steel IMO.

“You are using a break lever lock, it can be opened with another break lever lock”

Crazy i use alarmed rotor lock with a lever lock and a chain through the rear wheel and frame lol

You're awesome man! Thanks so much for your time making this video!

And then there's the skateboard trick. Lift the locked wheel onto a skateboard and wheel the bike away.

Great video Mike. You covered it all and did that very clearly

Thanks ,

Try the Litelok X1 or X3 absolutely amazing

If you check out Bennet's Bike RUclips video from 2023, the best motorbike like, was a pushbike lock! Quiet good testing done by them, and they did a follow up video to address issues raised, but the pushbike lock still comes out on top. :)

Waste of money, who would steal a Pan Ametican anyway 😂😂😂

Interesting video! Well done! The break lock is handy to use it when parked steep

I have and use the Chinese generic disc brake alarm lock, its more of a determent. I also use about 4 to 5 locks on the bike. I saw the Lock Picking Lawyer defeat the disc brake alarm in less than 30 seconds using a large spiral bolt extractor inserted in between the small gap where the pin goes. He used a ratchet and a socket with the extractor and it split apart like magic.

How tall can you go without changing cables ?

For anyone that lives in PA, motorcycles will now be covered under lemon law effective May of 2025.

Sorry to see one of the bike’s break disk become damaged in the making of this video. Thank you for the effort and work on this review! 😊

In the end, locks are only really good at keeping honest people honest

48,000 of those stolen bikes are Harley’s so I’m not really worried about it!

Heavy in the hand, not magentic = stainless steel....

I've considered the brake lever lock as a quick and lightweight security lock but I've always been concerned about potential damage to the brakes (lever, etc) with the continual use of a lever lock. No idea if that's possible but it's always something I think about in regards to lever locks and keeping the brake compressed for long periods of time. (over night etc) Edit: LOL, should have waited to post until the end. Releasing the valve or just cutting the line will release clamp down on the front brake. Too funny, useless security on that type of lock. Thanks for testing all of these security systems.

About the dealer issues. One thing I do like, is that there tends to be 3 to 5 dealers within easy ride around where one lives. Versus the one dealership within a couple hundred miles for the BMW, Ducati dealership. So if I have a bad dealer with with the Harley I usually can find a better one nearby. I had bad luck with my BMW with only dealership within hundreds of hours. It became a stressful, frustrating deal and part of what made me get rid of the BMW was that lack of options for dealerships. :( Anyhow, great overall review, appreciated you sharing your long term experiences with the Pan American.

Informative and useful as always!! Excellent work!

I feel vindicated in buying the Kryptonite Keeper years ago and this video made me feel better about lugging that heavy lock around in my bags all the time. Great video as always!

Can you help me? I need help. After storing my Harley Pan America 2022 for some time, I turn the ignition switch on, nothing appears on the infotainment screen and I can’t hear the fuel pump operating. I have investigated all the things it needs to be like fuses, batteries, switches, and wiring connections all are great. What should I investigate Please help me. Sorry almost forgot something no Harley technician in my country. On the other hand, I’m a mechanic who repairs all kinds of brands.

Nice job Mike & son

Hello, I’ve been looking regarding timing change tensioners or rattle noises and how to check and adjust if tentioners are ajustable nothing on utube about this engines other than usual maintenance, my 21 special still under the buyers guarantee and the HD specialist mechanics can not hear anything wrong with the engine and won’t look at it, I guess if it wasn’t under warranty will be a different story I was wondering if you can do a segment regarding checking in this area please 🙏

Glad I went with the aluminum set and top case. Very pleased with the quality and don't mind the rugged look. It is and adventure bike, not a bar hopper.

Thank you for another great video

I don't have a Pan American but I've been thinking about trading in my ATAS DCT for one. Not because I think it's a better bike, but just because I have the itch to ride something new. I don't believe it's about potential issues you can have with a bike when you buy it, it's about getting decent service from your local dealer when there is an issue. With crappy service, no bike is worth buying, and same thing vice versa.

I'm no longer a Pan America rider, but I still watch all your thorough in depth videos. That's a big compliment! Keep it up Mike!!!

One other thing. I switched to Bel Ray Super Clean Chain lube. Its a lithium based lubricant. Much cleaner than chain wax. So far At 5,000 plus miles on my 2024 PA I havent had to make as many chain slack adjustments as I had with chain wax. Its slightly tacky so it doesnt sling. All O-Ring drive chains come in a sealed bag lubed with lithium based lube. I switched on the advice from the service manager at Hampton Roads Harley Davidson. I believe it is superior in its lube performance and does not attract road debris as does chain wax. My PA lives on asphalt also .

Thank you once again for very informative video on emergency road tools . I will probably purchase them as they are very compact. I currently carry a 1/8 in drive rachet with the sockets common to the Pan Am as well as the 1/8 torx attachments . Thank s again

I built my own using the contents of the cruise tools as a starter template.. I ended up pretty close to the same price, maybe a little cheaper but with a lot higher quality tools. I did go with a 3/8" ratchet and sockets instead. I was able to fit everything in the maxpedition fatty pack. Still too big for the cubby hole under the seat.

Again Mike, a very useful video

Those make for good emergency tools. Especially since the bike essentially comes with no tools. I did add a few additional tools. My adjustable wrench was the jankiest tool I have ever seen, so it went in the trash and was replaced with another cheap tool.

Mine lines up perfect... Maybe your tool is effed? Adjust the chain perfectly to your standards, insert the multitool and insert it into to swing arm and mark it.. Voila, calibrated tool.

Great video, probably one of the best how to Pan America channels out there.

Could you not just count the number of threads on each axle adjustment to verify they are the same to ensure alignment of back tire?

Great review content! Do you find the Clearwater lights to be very beneficial to your riding experience? Was the installation fairly straightforward?

100 amp hour battery aux battery and my jacket liners lasts 14 hours before recharging and that’s while it pulls 7 amps full blast. 😅😅😅

Thank god I got a warranty on my sportster s. Harley’s are not reliable

I have the same exact bike. I like it but would never buy another one. I just took it to the dealer to store it for the winter. He asked if I wanted any work done. I told him if you can clean up the FIVE warning lights that are on it would be great. It is ALWAYS something with this bike. I have three bikes so they don't individually get a lot of miles on them. One year ago I had the 5k service done on it. I thought that might help but it didnt.