@@dandyguy9778 I traded it in last April. Couldn’t deal with the CEL and it going into limp mode all the time.

@@kingfever6461 I traded the bike in last April. Got tired of all the trouble codes and it going into limp mode all the time.

@@daithimurphy1832 it cleans up easy enough. But bugs have a tendency to stand out once they paint their guts all over it. Cleaning it is much like any other helmet. I do wish I would have gotten a lighter color though. Black is hot in Florida.

@retiredbiker ok great. Do you find it marks easily though. I had a bike with a matt tank and was a nightmare to stop shiney marks developing on it. I'm in Ireland so overheating won't be an issue 🥶😆

@ I haven’t had any issues with marks. A couple of tree branch scraps but they cleaned off okay.

Kind of hard to get the full effect when you're standing still. Sorry to disappoint you.

@@jbrabham6365 5’11”

still leaning toward a portable ac. The mini splits are too obtrusive on the outside and I don't have a lot of tongue space for it. Yes, I still have the 300 Rally as well as my KTM SAR

@@j.j.hunter9149 tusk CR bend with fat bar brackets. No other altercations were needed.

@@1ronhall I no longer own this bike

not sure which stand you're referring to. The bracket came from Ali Express. The gps base came with the gps.

Good luck. I ended up trading mine for a KTM1290SAR shortly after this. I had another incident with it going into limp mode in the sand. After the dealer "updated the software" (again) i had had enough. It's unfortunate because I really had a lot of fun with this bike.

No, I traded it in on a KTM1290 Super Adventure R

@@retiredbiker good luck with your new bike

this is the Garmin Zumo XT. I didn't have a route downloaded onto it, I was just using the track feature so I Could find my way back out of there. Is is a closed loop trail.

This is the touring windshield. I'm 5'11" and find it perfect for me. I think the taller one would be too tall unless you like looking through it and not over it. Also, off road it might be too tall and in the way.

@@dannytattooflash that’s not true. It was that way on the first model year but they changed it in 22 to allow both. Software updates change this configuration for the early models. But FYI, I no longer own the Pan America.

@@sergioenriquez884 it is to control the brakes when the jeep is being towed behind another vehicle. There should be a trailer connection on the front of the jeep somewhere. This would be plugged into the trailer connection on the tow vehicle activating this controller. Basically turning the jeep brakes into trailer brakes

I no longer wear this helmet and have moved to a Shoei Hornet X2. Unfortunately, the clamp doesnt work with this helmet and I have installed a chin mount and run the mic wire into the helmet, under the pads. But yes, this setup worked really great for the LS2

Sorry, I don’t carry a passenger so I can’t weigh in on that aspect of it.

@@CrayzJohnny no tuning required. It slips on after the CC

this is the medium. it fits both this and my Honda Rally with the Seat Concepts seat.

I like to go to Michigan and Tennessee to ride and my Brother i Law has a hunting camp in Georgia. I've got a window for the door ordered and when the Lap sealant is cured I'll insulate the ceiling. Not sure what I'm doing for a ceiling finish material yet

@@retiredbiker Cool. I am finding the electrical is the hardest to engineer depending on how complicated and fancy you want to make it. I love riding TN and GA and those are my plans too. Central FL is too hot, too straight, and too flat.

@@recub13 mines pretty simple. Just did a 110 bulkhead with 2 pigtails. One runs the Noco battery charger and the other goes to the wall outlet. 12v is just a marine battery run to a fuse panel. Then ran an 1100w inverter off the battery in case I need it. If I were to do it again, I’d go with a power dynamics power center and use a 30amp service. Then both AC and DC would connect to that and also charge the battery

@@retiredbiker yep. I really want to have the capability of being off shore power for 2 days off just battery and solar. It’s hard (for me at least) to determine the battery and solar requirements for running what I expect to run. Not a lot. Some LED lights, phone chargers, and maybe a small coffee pot.

@@recub13 Thats pretty much all run. I have a 100 watt suitcase solar charger. Coffee can be made on the propane stove or over the fire. I may add a 12v fridge down the road

@@justmyself1000 thanks for watching. Yes, I was planning on making a review video of the KTM but it’s just been too blasted hot to do much of anything lately. I’ve had a few people asking how the two bikes compare. I can tell you that I’m much happier with the KTM. I’ll try to get to work on that video soon

My pleasure for watching your video

Thanks for watching but, the phrase "Look" isn't really a good start to a conversation. Quite offputting really. But, I'll engage. The trouble I had was my own lack of experience with the Rabaconda. This was only my third tire I've changed using it. But even with the so called struggles you think I suffered, it is still much easier than spooning a tire on while kneeling on the floor. My grunting and groaning is my age, and that alone makes it worth the expense while still giving me the self gratitude of doing my own maintanence. Is it worth it, you ask? It's worth is completely inherant of who's spending the money. If you change 2 sets of tires with it, it's paid for itself. I like to do my own maintaence and I don't mind spending money on tools. I have a garage full of them that I feel are worth every cent spent on them. The lift was a much more expensive tool in the garage than the tire changer and it doesn't get used that much either. Still money well spent.

@@retiredbiker Thank you for your reply. I too am a retired biker and enjoy every time I go riding. I currently ride a Road Glide Limited but have always had the itch to do a little off roading as well. I watched your Pan America video and appreciate your honesty with the aggravations you had with it. Before watching it I was leaning towards buying a used 2021 PA for $15000 but am now putting the brakes on. Thats why I went to your KTM video. Maybe you’ve already uploaded a review video on n it? Anyway, I’ll watch some of your other videos and not be as grumpy. Thanks

@@ronwigginton3880 I haven’t yet done a review of the bike. But will probably be doing one when the temperature drops to a more suitable degree. I understand that Harley has worked out the bugs on the 24 models and I won’t really say that the bike is a bad bike. It was a fun bike but the electronic gremlins were just many to enjoy it to its full potential. Gremlins aside, the KTM is a more powerful, more comfortable better handling bike while coming in lighter.

I did not use the metal plate at all and just fastened it to the plastic panel.

@@retiredbiker thanks

Made in China.

@@recub13 I’m in St Cloud as well. I ride bull creek and three lakes all the time

@@retiredbiker I’ve ridden 3 lakes and triple n ranch but haven’t tried bull creek yet. I sold my 2021 pan america a couple weeks ago. Fun while it lasted but wanted something different. Looking for a smaller dual sport / adv, possibly Ktm 390, Honda 300, cfmoto 450 Himalayan 450, or Ducati desert sled.

@@recub13 Triple N is usually closed to traffic. The only time I've ever been able to get in there was before spring turkey season and they thought I was going in to scout. I'm actually considering selling my 300 Rally.

@@retiredbiker that’s odd. I’ve gone in trips N several times and never had any issues. The lady at the gate said as long as there is at least 1 game active then i could go as a non hunter. I’m not a hunter so not sure what the schedule is in Florida but never had an issue or been turned away. She just told me to stay on the main trails. Why you selling the 300? Ktm 1290 doing everything you need?

@@recub13 the KTM pretty much covers everything for here in Florida. We don’t have the tight single track riding areas that most other places do. The trails I rode recently in Michigan were better suited to the Rally. It just doesn’t get used here. It still has less than 1000 mikes on it.

I've had it now for a little over 3 months. I've got 2500 miles on it and I'm liking it more every day I ride it. Rally mode just puts a smile on my face every time I twist the throttle. All this time I've been afraid of KTM because they are an Austrian brand but ownership is prooving that fear unfounded. I love it so far!

@@retiredbiker awesome great to hear. Just get on it and go no problems!

@@motojon76 great jersey but it isn’t rated for a slide on asphalt. They only rate it for off road use. I actually contacted them about it and they gave me that information and also let me know that they are developing s jersey with a higher slide rating. How far out that is, they couldn’t say.

@@retiredbiker Ah. I assumed you were aware that "asphalt" jerseys don't exist. I thought you meant just something for gravel etc. Asphalt protection is heavy. Just the way it is, and us FL riders just suffer through summer. LOL

@@motojon76 I have a feeling they're working on something to compete with the AS Supershirt, and I feel the Knox Urban Pro is pretty close to it as well.

I've been eyeballing the induction pants but I'm nut sure if theyd do more than what I already have.

Don't have the jacket , yet. But, planning on getting it sometime . Am planning to do the MABDR next year, I'll have it by then.

@@Hammerhead812 I'll be trying the Mojave pants here soon. They're supposed to be the same material as the induction series but made for off road riding.

This the one they recommended for this bike and I don't take a passener with me. The Dual Sport is made for the long skinny seats that only have one level.

@@retiredbikerI'm asking because i have the tenere700, and they recommend me the Dualsport Sheepskin Buttpad...

@@shayli05 I woould go by their recomendation. They are quite helpfull if you call them and they will steer you in the right direction.

This is not the XL and yes it is better than stock. The larger platform give you something solid to sit on and makes it more comfortable. It's still a hard seat but its wider

I'm in Central Florida near Orlando. St, Cloud

@@retiredbikerNice! I’m over in Daytona Beach. You’ll have let me know if you have any awesome secret rides. Also, any recommendations for service? I’m getting ready for my 10k.

@@BlvdKing503 Florida is so hard to find good riding, but i do tend to hit the WMA on a regular basis, 3 Lakes, Bull Creek and Tosohatchee are all relatively close to me. ONF is another good place but have found it to be pretty sandy. Last time I was there the PA went into melt down mode and had to take it back to the dealer for warranty work (again). I'm now riding a KTM 1290 Super Adventure. The PA was fun, but proved unreliable. Unless you call clearing codes every ride reliable.

Thanks for watching. Their customer service is top notch. Reach out to them and ask if they can send you some fabric samples. I didn't ask them about such a thing but I have a hunch theyd do just that.

​@retiredbiker Swatches are on the way! Will order something as soon as I get those and make a decision!

@@andrewhealy6182 that's great. I had a feeling theyd be willing to do that.