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Florida Jim
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This channel is about my 2021 HD Pan America Special as I prep it and run it in IBA, Hoka Hey, ADV, and whatever else....
Current Mileage: 47,718
PanAm highlights:
2021
May 7 - Bought Pan America Special at Orlando HD Historic Factory.
May 7-8 - depart straight from dealer on an Iron Butt SS1000 to do the initial break in run then straight to work.
May 9 - Drop bike off for initial 1000 Mile Service.
May 23-24 - Tour of Honor SS1000 Extreme of Georgia.
June 21 - July 2 - Iron Butt Rally.
July 23 - Tour of Honor SS1000 Extreme of Florida in-state.
2022
Jan 1-2 - Polar Bear SS1000
All-PanAm Mile Eater basic
Feb 5-6 - BBG1500
All-PanAm Mile Eater Bronze
All-PanAm Mile Eater Silver
Mar 10 Shark Attack BBG1500 @ IBA dinner
May 13-14 Missouri Rally South End Finisher + SS100
May 16 SS1000 back home for work
July 14 Finished Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Current Mileage: 47,718
PanAm highlights:
2021
May 7 - Bought Pan America Special at Orlando HD Historic Factory.
May 7-8 - depart straight from dealer on an Iron Butt SS1000 to do the initial break in run then straight to work.
May 9 - Drop bike off for initial 1000 Mile Service.
May 23-24 - Tour of Honor SS1000 Extreme of Georgia.
June 21 - July 2 - Iron Butt Rally.
July 23 - Tour of Honor SS1000 Extreme of Florida in-state.
2022
Jan 1-2 - Polar Bear SS1000
All-PanAm Mile Eater basic
Feb 5-6 - BBG1500
All-PanAm Mile Eater Bronze
All-PanAm Mile Eater Silver
Mar 10 Shark Attack BBG1500 @ IBA dinner
May 13-14 Missouri Rally South End Finisher + SS100
May 16 SS1000 back home for work
July 14 Finished Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
First AFF Jump at Skydive Deland
I found my old video of my first Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training jump at Skydive Deland. Great folks there, and they do tandem jumps as well (and you can get a video of it). After I heal from rotator cuff surgery I need to go out there and finish my AFF & license.
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Видео
A tight trail for a mechanical during FSC5
Просмотров 4811 месяцев назад
A first lap mechanical in front of me at Loyce Park during FSC#5. I passed, but you can hear the guys 5 seconds behind me got tangled up. If you like this video feel free to subscribe & share, and if you have any questions or suggestions for what you'd like to see feel free to comment! A community tab has opened up to allow questions, comments, & suggestions straight to the channel.
Racing with Bucked Up's Pixie Pump
Просмотров 21011 месяцев назад
I happened to run across Bucked Up's Pixie Pump on sale, and grabbed a box to try it out in a couple of Cross Country Mountain Bike races last weekend at Loyce Harpe Park in Lakeland, FL - a 20 minute Short Track, and an hour and a half full course. If you like this video feel free to subscribe & share, and if you have any questions or suggestions for what you'd like to see feel free to comment...
Bucked Up's Endurance Stack - My Review After Racing
Просмотров 13711 месяцев назад
I tried out: Bucked Up's Endurance Stack in the Jacksonville Killer Cross Cyclocross Series, and it worked good for me. Their Endurance Stack consists of : Full Bore Pre-Workout Long Range Hydration Branched Chain Amino Acids Three supplements that work good for my endurance racing and training. SORBA JAX has a new set of trails opening up at the soon-to-be-renamed Jeremy Hill, and you can find...
Bucked Up's Endurance Stack - a quick overview
Просмотров 237Год назад
Something new I'm trying out: Bucked Up's Endurance Stack: Full Bore Pre-Workout Long Range Hydration Branched Chain Amino Acids I never heard of an endurance stack before, and have had real bad experiences when using a conventional pre-workout before a mountain bike race. But when I read the ingredients I was impressed enough I bought the whole stack and will be trying it out during this weeke...
Animal Pak - My Nutritional Bondo
Просмотров 159Год назад
I got a message asking about supplements over in my Instagram channel (which has much more competition & training than my RUclips one), and thought I'd break it into different sections. Animal Pak is the other supplement I was taking during both the IBR & Hoka Hey. They've been making it since 1984, almost 40 years. I've been using it on and off for around 30 years, probably longer than some of...
Joint Support - Animal Flex + ?
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I got a message asking about supplements over in my Instagram channel (which has much more competition & training than my RUclips one), and thought I'd break it into different sections. I'm going to start with what I use for joint support for two reasons. First, in endurance sports the joints take a beating in both training and competition, especially after years of abuse. Second, it seems like...
Bike's Back
Просмотров 733Год назад
I got my bike back from the shop. They replaced the Left Hand Control Module and the Fuel Sending Unit. They also reprogrammed all of the computers in the network in case any of them got corrupted. Bike was running great for a few days, then merging on to I-4 in rush hour the motor died accelerating into the fast lane. Grabbed a handful of clutch and put it on the white line between the left tw...
Passing a Fall on the Wall - FSC#1 XC MTB series
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9/3/2023 - Passing another rider who fell on the wall on the first lap at Tom Brown Park, Tallahassee, FL (she's ok & laughing as I pass). This is the season opener of the Florida State Championship cross-country mountain bike series I've raced in since 2006. I might finally have an on-board camera figured out (having destroyed the last 3). I'm still fooling around with the files and Garmin edi...
This is not the video I wanted to upload
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I've withdrawn from the 2023 Iron Butt Rally. That pretty much covers what I have to say, and I include the main reasons why in the video for those who are interested. Time for me to step back and re-evaluate things.
Bikeless in Daytona
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Some good news, some bad news, and some sideways news.... Good news: I've officially let the the IBA know I'm accepting the draw and I'll be running in the 2023 Iron Butt Rally. Bad news: My Panda has rabies? Immediately after selling the Road glide my PanAm developed starting problems that have escalated out of control, and it's in the shop until they can figure it out. Sideways news: While th...
2022 Hoka Hey - Pan America set up and after action
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I ran and finished the 2022 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge with my 2021 Pan America Special. I rode it from Florida to Sturgis, ran the entire Challenge, and then rode back to Florida without getting towed. I mention that first because there are some folks out west (including HD techs) incorrectly spreading the word all the Pan Ams broke down and couldn't make it. This is my review of running my...
Quick update
Просмотров 3492 года назад
Just a quick update to let you all know I haven't abandoned the channel or been blown away by hurricane Ian. After I finished the Hoka Hey (officially finished) and rode back to Florida, I had to take my lovely wife in for scheduled surgery, and with the help of my two sons, spent most of the month either caring for her or working as many hours as possible. Even though she's healing well like t...
Black Dog ULTIMATE Skidplate for the PanAm
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Black Dog ULTIMATE Skidplate for the PanAm
Klim Badlands Pro pants - I found my pants!
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.2 года назад
Klim Badlands Pro pants - I found my pants!
Klim Badlands Pro Jacket - 2,500 mile review
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Klim Badlands Pro Jacket - 2,500 mile review
A Clearwater Lights kit for my Pan America
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A Clearwater Lights kit for my Pan America
Villain2Hero Luggage for the Pan America
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Villain2Hero Luggage for the Pan America
Pan America S One year/25,000 mile review
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Pan America S One year/25,000 mile review
Just a quick note from the Missouri Rally
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Just a quick note from the Missouri Rally
8L Tank Bags: Switching from the HD Pan America bag to the Giant Loop Fandango
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8L Tank Bags: Switching from the HD Pan America bag to the Giant Loop Fandango
Picking up the beast with a MotoBike Jack
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Picking up the beast with a MotoBike Jack
1st world problem
OK. So tall people don't have this issue. Got a 23 without the ride height stuff and I'm 6'3". Still can flat foot it if the seat is in the lower position. Glad I didn't get this option on mine.
Brother, you just sold me. Great job on the video!
Must be new to harleys. All harleys locking style kickstand often require a left lean to engage and disengaged the kickstand at least it’s locked many bikes don’t have that function
Is it waterproof or come with a waterproof cover?
Yeah, it's a bummer. I really don't like it myself. Another problem you need to leave it in gear. And when you peg, that stand down, I always leave my left foot, then grab the handlebars and pull backward as I get off, otherwise, it may just roll forward.I've already dropped my bike due to this issue.. Should not be dropping your bike.Due to technical issues.
hi thanks for the video but I have a standard PA and I have the problem when I have the passenger and maybe the suitcases.... the stand does not close 🤦♂️
Hey, Jim. Any more info about your Pan Am? I’m not seeing anything new in about a year and wondering how the bike is doing. That really is bad if you don’t have any good news since this last PA video. Hope you’re doing well!
I am from Brazil. I searched for days all over the internet to find this solution. Then I decided to search in other languages. To my delight I found your video that solved my problem. Know that your video helped someone in the other corner of the planet.
GMO and a lot of other bad shit
Bad ingredients 🤢🤢🤮🤮
I’ve encountered same problems. Problem I have with your fix is I need adaptive ride height to lower the bike to get my feet down, with bike at normal height I’m barely on tip toes so might struggle with this. Plus I found if I’m sitting on bike when I start it this seems to knock the ARH off … I get the warning Harvard triangle on dash. It won’t then reset and work again till I stop bike, get off, and then restart it before getting on. … I was thinking about cutting 20-30mm off bottom of stand and re-welding foot back on at shortened length.
We share a channel name. 😂
I didn't know that was possible.
@@floridajim, yup mine is in all capital letters.
How are these holding up?
Sweet bike! Nice job showing the features of the pants.
Thanks man - this is a really thorough review.
what tires where u running in this video. Were they good on hwy riding also?
Mitas E-07+ Dakar. They work surprisingly well on the street, but didn't last long. I had heard that the Dakar were just as long lasting as the original E-07 (the E-07+ is a softer compound) but they weren't.
Just purchased a 2023 new from Peterson's Miami. I'm with the pathological liars society and must say that I've had nothing but problems with this dang bike since I rode off the lot. Yeah, that's the ticket. Everything that could possibly go wrong with this dang bike, has. Yeah. What a hunk of junk.
I traded my 2021 for a 2023, and it cost me my spot in the 2023 IBR: ruclips.net/video/7YBlqHK77lo/видео.html I've gone from the best bike I've ever owned since I started riding in the late 70s to the worst.
You are a patient and persevering man...sure hope the bike works out.
It hasn't yet, but I'm too upside down into it to swap it out.
What if you drive it a little bit forward until you hear it screech because it found the soft spot in the driveway? I didn't get an error message and it doesn't appear to be bent as it stays up as it should and down supporting the bike. I'm a new bike owner and a nervous one at that. My sales person says he was breaking up with me because I found too many things wrong upon delivery. It's a 2024 Heritage Classic.
Hi Jim on the special is the ARH standard or an extra in the 21-23? Tks
Both of my Specials came with it, I thought that was part of the Special package (but I could be wrong).
@floridajim No the adaptive suspension is standard, the adaptive ride height is an option that is 800 dollars more. I ordered the spoked rims as an extra. I should have taken the bike with the original rims and then went to the part's counter and ordered the spoked rims. This way I would have had an extra set of rims for the same price. Thanks. Bill
Hey, love and cheers from Mother Russia! I am really sad to hear that story. Landed here researching for PanAm as my next bike. I can definitely see the pain in your eyes and I feel for you. That must hurt. It's been 7 months since the video was posted but I still wish you to get the bike back on the road. To be honest PanAm is the only adventure touring bike I like to look at, the rest is straight forward butt ugly in my opinion (tastes differ, no offence, it's just my eyes). All the more sad to hear your story. I will still entertain the thought of buying one although I can see how that might be not the smartest of choices. It does look fantastic.
The PanAm has been both the best (2021) and worst (2023) motorcycle I've ever owned in over 40 years of riding. I wish there was a way to spot the good ones.
@@floridajim It does shock me that a company like Harley can have inconsistency issues. They should have known how to make things right with a 100 years of engineering pedigree and a lineage of bikes running forever. Although sometimes it just seems that the modern bikes are too complicated for their own good.
Great Review
Feels like my old 1983 honda CB1100F
Feels far more like that than a Harley, that's for sure.
Awesome video. Do you run the stock windshield or are you looking to swithch it out?
I swapped it out to a Madstad for the Hoka Hey, mainly because of the metal mounting system that replaces the plastic Harley one.
Thank yo very much! I searched all over the manual and never found out how to do this.
Thanks, that is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm a skydiver since 2011, over here in Houston, TX, and I have 2022 PAS Military Enthusiast edition. I have been one of the fortunate ones, who has not had any issues with my Pan America. I did my own 1K mile, oil change and maintenance, as well as the software update. You're right on the hit or miss, with the Pan America. I've read a lot of posts from individuals who got frustrated and gave up on Pan America. It really seems that most of the issues are with the 2021. Many riders who were able to have all their issues corrected, have been quite happy. But I'm sure the frustration alone, had them think twice. I hope you get all the issues with your PAS, corrected and are able to enjoy the bike. As you know, it really is a fun bike to ride.
Seems like a luck of the draw thing, my 2021 was flawless. But I think that was because it was one of the first 1000 built, when everyone on the assembly line was worried about making a mistake & being extra careful. Unfortunately my jump license is also on hold - I had surgery on my shoulder to repair both a full thickness rotator cuff tear and a SLAP bicep tear (I race XC mountain bikes, took 5th in State in class). I can't quite reach far enough behind my back to deploy a chute, but when I can I intend to finish my license - hopefully in time for the "Drop and give me 50" skydive ultra.
Where can I buy it?
www.motobikejack.com/
Circled back to this review from last year when it reinforced my decision to pull the trigger. It certainly stung the wallet but the buy once cry once was well worth it! I have had the jacket for almost a year now and it is perfectly designed & engineered in every way, no regrets whatsoever. I just wish they hadn't discontinued that color scheme!! ...thanks again for the real life review!!!
One downside I forgot to mention - every time I look at them hanging in the garage I stop and ask myself "why am I going to work again when I should be out doing epic shit...."
Hero here😊
Thanks for sharing! It's one of those when not if situations, and better to know how
Does it contain any caffeine?
No (I had to grab the can to check). However it does contain shellfish, which can be a pretty significant issue for some folks out there.
Thank you, Even if I am 2 years late. The owners manual AND tool kit will fit in the compartment but you have to fold the manual in half.
I can honestly say I didn't think of folding the manual.
I’m about to lemon law mine. You got a lucky one 🎉
I HAD a luck one.
@@floridajim dang brother. What happened to yours?
Your front tire looks like it's wearing weird. Have you looked into it? Mine looks like it is starting to wear like that.
how are these pants with the jacket in Florida humidity ? thinking of getting a set. please advise
With the vents open and in motion the scoops move air well, way cooler than blue jeans. Sitting still on I-4 absolutely miserable.
how does it fair up in 100 degree florida humidity weather? or should i stick with the induction pro jacket?
I never tried the Induction Pro, so I don't know if they're better. The Klims work great as long as you're moving. They are also seriously expensive. The big question is do you need what they offer enough to pay such a premium for them?
I've been on the fence about these for 3 years, just so many problems I'm just not sure it outweighs the benefits. I've been on BMW GS ADV bikes for over 20 years and they're tough to beat.
Where can you buy one of these?? I’ve been looking.
www.motobikejack.com/
How do you like the Harley tank bag?
OK for a regular commuter bike, and far better than nothing. But I think the Fandango is much better: ruclips.net/video/eQrDqf7ZK6w/видео.html
still got the Pan America? Got 16K on mine thinking to get rid of it ASAP
Yes, I still have it, and it's in the shop again for electric/computer issues again. The Pan Ams QC seem to be all over the place. I beat my 2021 hard for 2 years & 50k miles before it had a real issue, which was probably repairable if I hadn't traded it in to get a fresh 2023 to run the Iron Butt Rally last year. I've less than 5k miles on this one in a year, it's died commuting 5 miles to work more than half a dozen times, and I've had to trailer it in to the dealer twice. That's half of the reason I haven't been posting new content - I already have one video of me complaining in an empty back yard.
There is another comparable to this one called the MotoBikeJack.Same principle but comes with a very wide foot and is made of steel so I assume it's a fair bit heavier.They also suggest lifting the bike from the frame not the handlebar.Handmade in Norfolk Virginia they say.Price is slightly higher I think but not much.$228.00 plus $24.70 postage
Really good info. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this with us. Tom
You need an iPad mini with an otterbox. right in the tank bag with a charging cable.
I had a lot of plans to improve my setup for the 2023 IBR, unfortunately my Pan Am is pretty near stock while they're chasing electrical gremlins. I don't want to add anything until it gets sorted out.
i cried after watching this
Unfortunately Bike Week is right around the corner and my 2023 is in the shop again.
Good!
Running the strap to the sky-facing part of the frame would have added a lot of tension to the strap. I guess if you can't get to the frame that is on the dirt then you don't have much choice.
When it comes to self recovery you gotta do what you gotta do, might not be elegant but it works.
Hope things work out for you. My 2021 PAm is running great, no reason to risk upgrading and potentially end up with a lemon. Noting, however, HD appears to have addressed the known problems in 2024 with a bigger capacity battery and upgraded charging system. The problem for us 2021-2023 model owners is that we will take a big hit on trade-in value because HD dealers have discounted new and used pre-2024 models.
If your 2021 is running great keep it - I wish I'd kept mine.
@@floridajimYeap, and rather than losing money on a trade for no real reason, especially right now, I just buy extended warranty for peace of mind.
Can you get oil filter off without removing it ?
I don't think so, but when I get my bike back I'll check and let you know.