Trapped in the Australian bush on the new Harley Pan America

So I'm pushing the envelop to hard on the new Harley Davidson Pan America Special, wrong tyres, muddy track, this is a demo bike and I feel really bad as I'm stuck on a really boggy track ! Colin from Geelong Harley is not going to be happy !

[@danielhayes-domore]

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[@_Vladimir__Putin_]

Ok

[@djmysticalone321]

To heavy for a off-road bike

[@Rob........811]

Try using your back to walk it up, there's plenty of videos on KZbin that should help you.

[@ceeg9643]

Hey mate, what brand/where’d you get your helmet? I like, nice and low profile

[@savage22bolt32]

I wooda brought a small block & tackle on a trip like this. Hafta say Mr Bogan, you are a trooper.

[@vercos007]

Takes Harley into bush...inevitably drops it and can't lift the damn thing. Who would have ever seen it coming? I am so glad you made a video about it I would have never guessed this would have happened.

[@elizabethscott7660]

Watching that reminded me of my friend. Her husband told her when she could pick up his Harley by herself he'd buy her a new Harley of her choice. Every day he'd lay his bike down for her. It took her two months, but she got her new Harley. 👍

[@officialWWM]

I had a little 10hp auxiliary outboard on my boat as I back up. I told my 9 year old son, when he could pull start it I’d buy him his own boat. Let’s just say, I regret saying that 😂

[@Lighthouse_Rides]

This has to be the most realistic big bike adventure video I have ever seen 🤣 fair play for posting this for us normal people to see the reality we would all face.

[@prepertruckin8525]

⭕️ exactly! Couldn’t agree more... truly thankful for you Sharing this mate

[@doordevloer9105]

Subscribed! A rare personality who shares not just success but failure, making everyone feel little better about themselves.

[@arthurb8631]

This series is when I became addicted to this show. I never laughed so hard cuz I knew this is exactly what would happen to me. Priceless

[@teatowel11]

That heavy breathing, that slightly panicked look, the looking at the bike from all angles and wondering how your going to get out of this. It makes me feel good to know I'm not alone. I remember taking my KLR for my first ride off road and got it stuck in the mud. For some reason I keep coming back :) Tires would help a lot but a big bike is always going to be anxiety inducing on a trail like that.

[@digbybaxter1550]

Would love to have seen Colin’s face during that phone call….

[@bumrush5314]

Collin had the paperwork started when Danny left the shop. 😂😂😂

[@CJ0NN0]

@@bumrush5314 Colin had the paperwork before Danny even entered the shop ha ha

[@dasmuss6174]

You could hear him laughing thru the phone if ya listen closely 😂

[@brokenmarbles70]

So great to have you back in the saddle, THE SHOW GOES ON!!! cheers from Canada

[@KarinaSM650]

your physical strength amazes me Danny. Bloody awesome job getting that heavy thing upright.

[@marcbrunelle7562]

To be fair, Colin had to know this was going to happen when he rented you the bike lol.

[@browngreen933]

Oh yeah, Colin's no dummy.

[@kayjay-kreations]

Who is collin

[@davestuart1581]

@@kayjay-kreations He's the man that keeps selling these bikes to Our Hero, Danny! He owns the Harley dealership. ;0)

[@marcbrunelle7562]

@@davestuart1581 I really enjoy the episodes he and his staff re in.

[@TindogTravels]

@@davestuart1581 i think Danny owns half by now.. lol

[@AlexCausey]

Next time, put the flat part of the shovel under the kickstand, so it will not sink into the mud.

[@dasmuss6174]

I’m screaming at the screen 😂😂, even a decent stick would do it, I’m saying ‘don’t do it, don’t do it’ , then it drops 😂😂 poor bastard, he must be exhausted

[@drbrq7674]

This time I believe he just did it on purpose really.

[@Marlin2263]

Was thinking that also👍

[@SurvivalAussie]

I was saying to myself, "grab the shovel", over and over. Is this the first time he's seen a side stand sink?

[@davypig571]

For all the people who whined at our hero and told him to get an adventure bike. HE IS the adventure! I'm so glad you're out doing videos for us mate 😎

[@roadglide]

Yeah. He’s an adventure alright.

[@davypig571]

@@equaliser2265 Perhaps I am too lazy and also selfish with my time. More importantly I wouldn't be as funny or entertaining as M$B so why bother KZbin with my nonsense?

[@delcotelcomputersupport3897]

@@roadglide he is 100% harley fan... used to be like me... LOL.... welcome to the adventure world... i bet 6 mos his sold his bike...cant fly without walking from off road riding

[@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323]

He could get badly hurt.

[@pcmountaindog]

@@equaliser2265 Why not do it? Because some of us are not that stupid.

[@Mister_Holdsworth]

Had me digging my feet in the floor trying to help you pick up that bike. Got right into it. Cheers.

[@mattt1k]

Omg laughing out loud on my own in the lounge at your expense. Only discovered your channel a few days ago and trying to watch from the beginning. Your videos and interactions are just awesome! “This is a demo, reckon I’m gonna have to buy it” 😂😂😂

[@paullesho2693]

I give you a 100 for effort and originality. I have been in a similar situation with a very heavy bike tookr hours and I remember well the same words at a very high volume. Got it out the same way. Did not quit. Thank you Sir.

[@kangurosalvadoreno5527]

Daniel since you made that video when you were on quarantine in the hotel and than young block was going mental, have been following you, great video mate hope you didn't give up and carry on the track, cheers mate.

[@gregwolf3296]

As a KTM 1090 owner I found this to be hilarious because I’ve more or less been there done that quite a few times. Gotta have real tires and understand the limitations of the big bikes. Great stuff!!

[@davemagee]

My favorite Aussie Danny you have the determination and courage but leave it there and bring back the Road King. All the best from NZ 🇳🇿

[@Delzona]

Danny you have got to be the world record holder for the number of bike lifts!! It's funny how so many people who ride a motorcycle fear dropping their bike, yet you show it's all part of an average day for you!! I will no longer worry about dropping my bike, I'll only be concerned that I didn't get hurt! Love your videos!!

[@3sheetsmarie86]

Take care Thanks for taking us along. Boston MA

[@Meriwether_Biker]

Thanks for the laughs Dan, you're a treasure, one in a million.

[@nbt3663]

"You probably want to workout a price for the bike." As always the Bogan is a man of his word and not a douchebag. Awesome and hilariously funny.

[@simmo7670]

Enjoy your new bike mate! Hahaha, show must go on! Don't quit mate, you got this!

[@bradalmond1802]

Brother this brings me back a few years with my time in Victoria and the gramps with my dirt bike and the Toyota surf and the time I tried to make it to a mates camp site on my gixxer 750 lol. Anytime your in NZ Auckland you have a couch to call home. Your video make us all that bit happier mate keep up the good work.

[@rocksegalla9643]

Nice one DANNY Dont give up, I have seen most of the challenges you have put yourself through and this one should be no exception. You will make it with all the guts and determination you have as a human. All the best for the rest of the adventure.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

The one thing I have always hated dealing with on a Dirt bike on muddy clay trails is deep ruts left by 4 wheelers.. Here in Michigan USA in the Allegan County Forrest riding at 2:00 AM on Snowmobiles.. 3 miles from the nearest road, me and my Buddy saw two Drunks stuck in a Jeep.. The Trail signs said no 4 wheelers allowed.. We just went around the struck Jeep throught he Woods and gave them a friendly Wave.. They had a long ways to walk.. I don't recall them having a winch as bein the the Woods they could have wichened themselves out no Problem .. My Yamaha 4 stoke snowmobile is so heavy .. I carry a boat winch on it with nylon rope.. I also carry a shovel and a limb saw..

[@ZebSmithulon]

Four wheelers and side by sides are a plague on the offroad community. Life was better before they were around.

[@PLEX616]

man i love my sxs but they destroy the trails in allegan in winter no respect is shown at all

[@williamwallace1127]

Great perseverance Danny, like the no quit attitude, well done. Now you know if you really like that big bike.

[@stevenhansin5809]

Definitely the most qualified person around to do a "how to" on picking up bikes

[@oldschoolmobile]

Oh man, the 3rd drop where the side stand fell into the mud had me rolling 🤣. Poor chap seemed to enjoy picking the damn thing up more than actually riding it lmao!

[@RamblinAround]

Colin just starts laughing when you call him...lol

[@fernandovillasenor2562]

its nice to have you back I love your journey !!

[@craigkvalheim1296]

Looking at that situation when the bike fell over I would probably look for something to use as a Falkrum and a long fallen tree if possible and jamming something underneath the Pole 1st and then under the bike To change the angle of the bike so you can get underneath it better. We'll be interested in seeing what you do to get the bike up.

[@kevincraig8257]

when ever Im feelin a little depressed I find one of this dudes videos and I know Im not alone. best on youtube

[@paulcadby6925]

My back hurts just watching you lift that bike Danny. Lovin the new adventure so far mate 👍👍👍

[@motogspot]

Great job Danny, never give up and congratulations on 92K subs, 100K plaque coming soon mate 😁👍🏼

[@SeanC1959]

Whew, well done getting that big beast of a bike out of that mess. Never give up! Enjoy your bike Danny.

[@snaht1]

the best video i saw on youtube ..... real-life struggle of a man lol just amazing ...

[@PubRunner]

I am looking at a Royal Enfield Himalayan to go similar places much easier to pick up. Well done picking her up and keeping going

[@Nathan-mj1cy]

Mate, power to you for having the balls to post that ! The open face lid tells me Adventure Riding is not your natural habitat! Thanks for the laugh champ and keep riding!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

You just activated the All Over Body Workout Mode. It’s a little known extra that’s added to save on gym membership. 👍🏼

[@anthonyhenry4016]

Well as expected your exploits on a motorbike never cease to amaze and bring a lot of joyous humour. You do realise that you can take a course for adventure riding and dealing with a bike like this and it costs only $200.00 maybe this would have been an option prior to taking a 35k monster into the bush. Be that as it may my man keep it up and as you always say never give up. Maybe start on a beach you have great luck with them NOT LOL

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Watching this, I found myself believing the Road King is the better adventure bike for you after all. You would’ve been through there with way less trouble. We’ll see what the next installment has on offer.

[@theboogeyman9813]

Nah he just needs knobbies on the tires

[@derekdevries1284]

Lol

[@rorynicholson8558]

LMAO, maybe Harley should just put knobbies on the Road king & presto!

[@michaelm.3641]

@@theboogeyman9813 probably could speed up a bit too, being too gentle at points, speed keeps you upright.

[@eddyennis9160]

Congratulations on your new bike! Hope Colin gives you a good deal! 😂 always give MDB a thumbs up even before I watch. Never disappoints! Rubber side down friend, or try to!

[@TheOverseasExile]

Can't leave us there! Love your work Danny!

[@frenchy114]

Makes my worrying about taking a touring bike cross country on paved roads seem petty. Thx for the perspective and a good laugh.

[@brentmanning9802]

You may be a bit late to the party with this bike review but, this is THE review everyone has been waiting for. Keep on keeping on!

[@browngreen933]

Exactly. Danny may be a lot of things but he's no chickenshit rider.

[@dazzam4599]

You are a champ....that bloody shovel made it top heavy lol.

[@yancywest]

I feel your pain brother. I own one of these bikes, and they are very capable on most any terrain, except mud with those tires. Your determination is inspiration. Ride on .

[@herschelhicks1662]

Don’t quit keep going you are awesome at taking Harley Davidson motorcycles anywhere off-road so keep going don’t give up you are cool as hell you make awesome videos

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Danny

[@samdown1914]

Loving this series, great to have some proper videos again

[@michaelmaier5767]

Thanks Mate, you created „a cliche“ for the HD Panamerica... good for us GS Riders Reputation! First I thought it’s a Comic... but definitely following!!

[@ImWithBigRed]

Your Road King would have pissed those tracks mate. Keep it up. Loving your work

[@CEOsario]

Damn...You went through tougher stuff on the RK...Looks like the RK was easier to get up to...Glad you are back in action...Thanks for sharing...

[@rossfindlay2664]

I think poor Colin needs to get some professional help to have the sheer lunacy of lending you a brand new bike for a "Test ride".

[@lingdinh4510]

Col is clever, now he has sold a bike

[@greatfallskam]

Lol. Very authentic. Too many of these adventure bikes are way too heavy for most riders. I am planning to carry a motorcycle jack for when I need to lift it up.

[@samroberge4157]

I’ve never seen you ride so carefully lol I am not a fan of the pan America. But thank you for showing me the limitations and how heavy that pig is LOL the show goes on !!! 😜

[@browngreen933]

Definitely a pig. Should call it Elephant-Davidson.

[@1dancier]

Dropped the KLR at Beech Forrest before the lockdown and the hard panniers made it easier to pick up. Always wanted to see someone pick one of those beasts up.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Don't bring a dual-sport on a ride where only a Road King will do ! It's great to have you back again Danny, Thanks for the laughs

[@Kinstars]

lol...oh, no, no! Watching you react when you drop the bike is very entertaining Dan.

[@Gator1699]

Good effort getting her up. Cheers

[@twostroke999]

great to see ya again mate , cheers for the vlog

[@derekhaas6201]

You are one determined man Danny good on ya

[@motodrang4287]

Damn Danny you’re a trooper buddy🤣

[@fiveowaf454]

Just one reason to buy a BMW GS, when they tip over the engine cylinders with the crash bars stop the bike going over so far you can't pick it up and you have a lower center of gravity that also helps significantly. IME Harley Davidsons have a lot of weight high up with that V twin engine.

[@andthen2123]

I reckon the beemers Are More too heavy

[@andthen2123]

Top

[@fiveowaf454]

@@andthen2123 Then you've obviously never ridden or handled one, it's impossible for them to be more top heavy then a bike with a tall v twin engine.

[@NonAbidingDude]

It really is simple...BMW fan boys hate that Harley made a good ADV bike, it hurts their soul lol, poor things. So they bring up things like center of gravity. Good one. If you can't pick up a bike, any bike, then don't ride that bike, its that easy. That V Twin engine rips. This guy in the video had the wrong tires, can't ride off road at all, and does these fail vids for views. A short fella, in the middle of nowhere alone on an ADV bike with the wrong tires = "TrApPed iN AuStRaLiA"

[@fiveowaf454]

@@NonAbidingDude I wouldn't know if BMW fanboys hate anything about Harley as I'm not one, but ultimately no matter what you say you cannot change the laws of physics or the vibration of a prehistoric angle layout for a V twin, at least do 90 degrees like a Ducati for some sort of primary balance.

[@carlton683]

Well done on getting your bike back up and you rod the track telly well 👍 a si

[@rickvarsava2529]

Great Video. Been there myself when I was riding alone and dropped my 1090r in deep sand. I would get the Bike almost up and then the front tire would just slide away in the sand. Anyways, had to sit down, relax and work out what to do.

[@codyjackson1302]

God i have missed your daily vlogs. Glad to see this pop up in my notifications!

[@BlackPete...]

6:15 Farken impressive lifting, Danny... 10:15 More farken impressive lifting. One thing I love about you, Danny, is you don't turn back. 11:35 Oh no! I don't think I've ever talked to a KZbin video so much in my life. Seems the best way to ride the Pan America is to stick to ruts so deep it can't fall over.

[@harleydaveandson5580]

Well done on getting it back up jeesaloo , All the best crazy man

[@eroffroad5438]

Credit to you for having a crack. I'd love to own a Harley but i wouldn't be taking it there. I only recently come across your channel. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@delcotelcomputersupport3897]

Have you sold it yet! i feel your frustration on big ADV bike.

[@PeterN911]

.... and the Show Goes On... as you would say Danny. Really enjoying this one, a few good laughs as always, especially the call to Colin to ask for a Price on buying the bike! Bet he was pissing himself with laughter on that call.

[@steveburden1801]

Iv followed you for many years right from the real estate videos and You seem to have changed Your deep in it but you look relaxed smiling and little chuckling

[@victorgonza4528]

Well done Danny that's how you buy a bike , take the demo and'' trash it '', living the dream .

[@edspengeman8621]

Dani-Living vicariously thru you can be dangerous. Keep livin the dream.

[@Two-Dads]

Mate a good test would be to redo a previous ride such as your cake York trip. Be awesome to see

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Brah 👊 What the ?? 🤣 Sending Aloha from Kauai 🏍🏝😎

[@low-costgearbudgettour714]

My hat's off to you for even attempting this. I've got a 1993 Honda Transalp which I can't pick up alone. It's got a really high centre of gravity I think. Also, no side panniers. I'll only take it off-road if my wife goes with me. I was riding in the Gobi desert of Mongolia and dropped it a few times in deep sand. We had to unload our luggage just to get it up. Then strap on the soft luggage again. Fall and repeat. So, for solo trail riding, I'm considering either a Yamaha WR250R (street legal) or a KTM 500EXC (not street legal but allowed in Mongolia). These bikes are closer to 100kg than my Transalp's 200kg. I shouldn't have any difficulty picking that up on my own.

[@harleyguy7]

Great content as usual mate good to see you back outdoors. .ride safe

[@darrenburrows324]

I absolutely love ur vlogs ....an follow u with every 1 ......but what I howled in laughter at was ......gettin out of ditch with hazard lights on ...to warn on coming traffic ur in the shit .......an avoid .......top class as always 👌

[@Mansionlife-m7l]

Did you actually have any previous experience taking a large bike off road? I have never been out in the ocean on a fishing boat, perhaps I should borrow a boat and head out by myself.

[@danielhayes-domore]

do it !

[@garylewis3780]

Good on ya for giving it a go Danny. Some knobblies definitely needed there though. Hope Col’s got a jetwash 😜

[@ranssom1]

Is he got knobly he would have gone on top of mt evrest

[@johntalarico4154]

Hi Danny I couldn’t help myself laughing 🤪 looks like u own this bike now after u dropped it in the mud ? Don’t quit you’ve got this mate Your a legend …….

[@debellis5146]

You knew this would happen taking it there Danny,….only you :) :)

[@drylinedrifter]

I’m sorry Daniel, but when the bike fell over the other way after the stand sank into the mud, I nearly laughed my head off! 😎

[@StephenRiley_Rilesmedia]

I did laugh me head off! I was looking at the shovel in the bag & thought use the shovel head as a stand saver.

[@dasmuss6174]

I was ‘don’t do it mate, don’t do it, then bang, over she goes, I was screaming ‘put a stick under the stand, use your shovel, for fuck sake’ 😂🤣

[@warhog5554]

@@StephenRiley_Rilesmedia Same! I was yelling at my phone, use the shovel for under the side stand! 😂

[@StephenRiley_Rilesmedia]

@@warhog5554 I have a coaster that is made for Motorcycle stands for soft areas. I have the Nomad 1600. 350kg dry weight.

[@ritapetraitis1050]

I was expecting it but still laughed

[@KSMotoCafe]

oh man.. thanks for going through this but your reactions were so real I loved it too much

[@ovlovvolvo239]

why did you hit the dirt on road slicks???????

[@Medes06]

That is brave from you get such a bike in there. Congrats for that. Amazing job getting in out.

[@SmithSpeedindustries]

I'm speechless, however I will say this, you have alot of willingness to keep going I would've set it on fire and walked out of the bush.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Good thing you have your 4 way flashers on .. very busy road.. I carry a Garman hand held GPS.. You can mark a spot.. I would have stashed my Gear .. to lighten the bike up .. The street tyres are your biggest problem but you know that because you said you have ridden dirt bikes on the same trails I like my 1983 Honda XR-350 is has a relativly low seat height

[@MrEiniweini]

I think the flashers might be automatic when it sides over.

[@CVO_MAN]

Respect for never give up in front of difficulties but... damn, those tires are definitely not the right ones for a muddy bush!

[@tukangiseng]

how much did the bloody thing weigh? why would Harley make heavy Adv bikes?

[@razzrasmussen5773]

Great video. How does it compare to the Road King Special off road edition. As always prayers. Hooah

[@barryblack5562]

Great job mate. Bloody tough terain for your first time on it. Probably not a great decision concidering weight tyres and bike but you persevered. 👍

[@shelleyhale3039]

Funny. Don't know anything about bikes but all the "drop" scenes are equally frustrating & entertaining to watch :-)

[@derekduncan5435]

Where's the other saddle bag is what I want to know. Did you take it cuff or did you actually loose it somewhere

[@sswinno]

Love this guy he's a bit nuts but fair play to taking those bikes off road love the channel mate keep it up

[@gazed1435]

I use to carry one of them small nylon chopping boards to put under the side stand to stop it sinking into the mud