Pan America Review After Three Years

[@flyfshjimsinclair3981]

9500 miles on my 23 with about 1/3rd of the miles farm and fire roads. The more I ride it the more I like it.

[@Broncoride]

Very nice!!

[@roadglide1142]

I just got a 2024 CVO Pan America I absolutely luv it ! Zero issues!

[@Broncoride]

Would love to test ride one.

[@dancrawford174]

Still riding my 21 PAS, puts a smile on my face everytime I get on it! I did put a LiFePO4 battery in it, drastically cut down the starting issues where it triggers codes, but everything else is great! Great hearing from you again, ride safe!

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Dan. I still have the stock battery. Almost did the lithium.

[@dancrawford174]

@@Broncoride I went to lithium after the stock battery was having difficulty cranking over the motor, the LiFePO4 has much more current capacity than the stocker.

[@johngilbert1047]

I was just thinking the other day that it’s been a while since I saw a new post from you, good to see you out and about and bringing us along. I’m glad you still enjoy your PA, I don’t know that I’d ever go the ADV route…I do enjoy the riding I get to do, though. Ride safe, maybe we can meet up for lunch sometime.

[@Broncoride]

I’m all about meeting up John. I’m still here, but cut back considerably due to work.

[@BoDean52]

Great seeing you out again again and I’m really glad you’re still enjoying the bike. Let’s chat soon about buying some billboards and renting them out.

[@Broncoride]

Seriously, we’re in the wrong business.

[@PinksAdventures]

Hey great to see you back! Glad to hear your still loving the P.A! I would love to have one forsure! Thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎🤙👍🤙👍🇨🇦

[@Broncoride]

Hey Pinks. Hope all is well up there.

[@MotorcycleMomma]

Colin-Good to hear from you!! Glad you’re enjoying your bike, I bet the option of taking it off-road is a plus. Hopefully the sign lady saved some of that money she’s been getting! I need to get into the sign business 🤔 I moved a couple years back, our town has an amusement park, it’s for little kids, set up year round. I don’t like the overnight set up carnivals either. It was good seeing you out riding, take care and I’ll try to stop by again.

[@Broncoride]

Omg, so happy to hear from you. What a blast from the past. I truly hope you are doing well and great to hear from you.

[@MinnowMoto]

I got to do a good 60 miles on a 24 and its way more polished. Loved the bike, just was not anticipated value dropping so fast in the used market. Keep riding my friend!

[@Broncoride]

Oh it dropped. Harley should have really focused more on it. It’s an awesome bike.

[@inwoodrides]

Still ride my '21 every day I can. The big thing I did was put a Lithium battery in place of the original, and had the fuel pump replaced.

[@Broncoride]

I almost did the lithium battery but decided to keep stock. Heard lots of good things about them.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I rented a 2022 Pan America from Smokey Mtn Harley Davidson last July for a week and rode all over. It is an AMAZING motorcycle!!!! When I sell two other motorcycles, I will be looking to get a Pan America.

[@Broncoride]

Awesome. Didn’t know they rented those.

[@rl6319]

I’m coming to pigeon Forge the week of Thanksgiving. I was just there in July. I traded my 2019 ultra limited in on a 2024 chieftain dark horse love the new bike. Did you realize it There’s a JP cycles in pigeon Forge, I was looking them up and discovered it. Maybe I will visit their Thanksgiving weekend.

[@Broncoride]

Yes, been there several times. It’s a good location right off the main drag.

[@NCStoney]

I sold my 2018 Heritage last year and was in the market for an adventure bike. I looked at the Pan America because I've always been a Harley guy and I like the brand. The three dealers closest to me all had new 2022 models still on the floor, in addition to 2023's, and they didn't seem the least bit interested in selling one. I ended up purchasing a new Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro (road oriented model) and I couldn't be happier. The Pan America was heavier than I wanted to deal with, even though I'll never ride off road. I was hoping HD would come out with a 950-975 version of the PA, but I don't see it happening. They are really missing a huge part of the market by not offering a middle weight ADV bike. Ride safe.

[@Broncoride]

Hey Stoney. That sucks on your experience but the Tiger is sweet. Good to hear from you.

[@ron5184]

Still love mine too. No regrets. HD Corp treated me great. No issues with the 23.

[@Broncoride]

Great to hear.

[@hdloghome]

I have a 2021 with under 3000 on it .i love it only reason i havent beed able to go out due to a neck and shoulder Injury. im getting better !

[@Broncoride]

Glad you are on the mend!

[@hdloghome]

@@Broncoride Its hard but i see a light at the end of the tunnel

[@TazH.D]

Have a 22, no major issues - fuel pump went out at 9k miles while I was 1k miles from home, had it replaced at the nearest dealer that had one in stock. Dont see myself getting rid of it, just adding other bikes to the stable. Its more comfortable for me than my RG was on long trips.

[@Broncoride]

I haven’t had the fuel pump issue yet. Here’s to hoping but I’d feel better if they would just replace.

[@Doug_Morgan]

Hey brother, good hearing from you. :)

[@Broncoride]

Hey Doug, hope you’re doing well my friend.

[@Doug_Morgan]

@@Broncoride Taking a new 2023 Special on a test drive in the morning. They have them on with a $5,000 discount right now up here. They have black with adaptive ride and a grey without it. Both have laced wheels.

[@wildstar365]

Absolutely agree with you on all points! I own a '22 PAS from new and now have 37,000miles on it, abt 80% on blacktop, and its been super reliable and hands down the best bike I've ever owned! The best ride and no doubt the most fun. And yes people ask me at nearly every stop abt this bike. HD has done this bike a disservice not getting the word out abt it to more people. Witnessing their recent actions I'm wondering if this has been intentional because HD doesn't want this bike sales eating into their touring bike sales....

[@Broncoride]

Irritating on HD as this bike is really solid

[@johnmyers8588]

Finally traded mine in. Multiple issues that were fixed but one that never was resolved after almost two years of ownership ('22 model special). Fun bike but had to let her go......couldn't trust it.

[@Broncoride]

They should have done more recalls on the common issues. The fuel pump and radiator hose are two that should have been in my opinion. It’s a numbers game but the negativity from owners is what hurt them.

[@nevillegreg1]

I agree, it's a great bike. I have a 2021 and had the usual initial issues (starter clutch gear, radiator hose, heat shield), all fixed under warranty. Once the starter clutch gear was replaced (early in the piece), the bike has started 1st time, every time ever since. And I still have the original stock battery. I also have taken it on long trips, like 2 and 3 and 4 and 8 consecutive days of rides in the last 3 years and it's been flawless. I will say this and I say it with conviction, Harley Davidson MC has killed the Pan America by the very poor way it handled the 1st ans 2nd year model issues and hence the bad comments and poor sales. Every 1st year model should have been recalled, irrespective, the starter clutch gear replaced, irrespective, and while the bike was in at the dealer, an electrical leak test conducted to ensure that the battery wasn't being excessively drained when the bike was switched off. Love the bike, don't love the motor company. I have purchased 3 years extended warranty because it way more cost effective given that I was expecting to receive a crap/rip-off trade-in value on the 2021, there are no real improvements in the 2024 model from a riders' perspective (no lane assist, no active/smart cruise control/ no additional suspension settings, no true navigation, no apple car play).

[@Broncoride]

100% agree. Going to be an uphill battle convincing people. I bought the warranty as well. I’ll give my dealer credit. They were all about making sure it was right.

[@Eds_PanAm]

Dude, i love 22, it has a few quirks, but its amazing how good its been, i just did a 2400 trip on mine, andvits due now for its 10k...i love having a good touring bike that doesn't way 950lbs...i have a husky 701 for off road lol

[@Broncoride]

Very cool Ed. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@tjf2258]

This is a good bike…almost all I’ve spoken that own one would buy it again. Yes some initial problems occurred but they have been addressed. I’m a HD fan old dude but totally applaud HDs drive to new markets. Let’s face it my generations heavy motorcycle buying is coming to an end…the younger generations have not and probably would not consider buying bikes of the traditional HD builds-or Indians. Indian, BMW , Triumph and all the metric manufacturers see the need and are actively expanding models in search of new buyers/markets. HD can build classic Bikes , active bikes ,new bikes, and maybe even electric bikes all at the same time…in fact they need to if expected to be in business 30 year’s from now…Oh BTW I’ll be dead and buried in one of my Harley’s!!!

[@Broncoride]

Very well put and agree.

[@stuarthull5706]

Hi like you I have a very early 21 PAS and after some wiring issues and software issues the bike has been faultless

[@Broncoride]

I haven’t had any issues for a while now.

[@bruceg7387]

How does the bike handle on the highway especially behind and passing semis. I owned a versys 1000 and the wind moved me all over. I'm very interested in the pa.

[@Broncoride]

I haven’t had issues with this.

[@tvd1188]

So far no major issues on my '22 (knock on wood). Just the "front end hop" thing at 35mph/3rd gear. Its not that bad and i dont notice it any more.

[@Broncoride]

Haven’t heard of the hop. I haven’t dealt with that.

[@billking8736]

Sold my 2021 Pan Am and just bought a low mileage, 2023 BMW 1250 GS at a great price. I seriously hate chain maintenance on long rides.

[@Broncoride]

I’ve had to get used to doing the chain upkeep, but it hasn’t been bad. Of course, I’d rather not have to deal with it at all.

[@pspez]

Two questions. Has anyone tried the adventure windscreen? I'm 6'2" and I get buffeting with the standard screen and if you have the Screaming Eagle pipe do you like it? Thanks Broncoride.

[@Broncoride]

Haven’t tried but I get a little buffeting. Honestly gotten used to it. I like the SE pipe. There are others that sound better but the SE is solid.

[@1wesleydb]

The 18" was great for me at 6'2" it was a big improvement & moved the air to the top of my helmet. At higher speed it cracked at the mounting screws so I went back to stock windscreen.

[@neilbpence]

The higher screen was a bit better for me at 6'1".

[@HeyPhilbie]

Got mine a month ago, one of the best adventure bikes I've owned and I've had a few over the years! For a first generation bike, they did an amazing job!

[@Broncoride]

Riding it with Sport mode on the twisties is amazing.

[@pspez]

I bought my 2024 two months ago and I love it. I have a 2019 Ultra limited and like it but my Pan America I LOVE it. In March I bought a used 2021 and I did have issues. I traded it not because of the minor issues but because Harley had a special pricing on the '24 Pan America and it was worth it to trade.

[@Broncoride]

If I’d come across something like that, I’d probably do the same. Heard great things about the 24.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Loved the bike unfortunately it came down to reliability for me. But man was it a fun bike to have. You’re missing the quick shifter. That’s the cats meow. I’d go back to it in a newer model. I would like to see a dedicated abs button and the ability to kill the traction control without stopping in the future.

[@Broncoride]

That would be perfect with ABS. I’ve actually never rode a bike with a quick shifter.