Bought the bike, it is very nice. currently battery wont hold a charge.
However, that is not why this thread has been started. Got the sciatic, 30 mile ride is a problem. anyone have a suggestion on a after market seat that may deal with this malady Help would be greatlty appreciated Thank you
Hello all. So this past Saturday told my dealer I was ready to place an order for a PA. Since I have done so much business with them over the last 9 years, he was like done. Two hours later as I am about to get into the Smokies I get a call that a bike they had sold fell through and did I want want it? Seriously! Hell yes. So as of yesterday I am now the proud owner a PA. Of course I can't get any of the accessories, but I am riding!!!
That's me on the left with the big *** smile
So its been 2 years since my purchase with 27k miles ridden and I am still smiling. I have only had small issues which have been handle quickly by the wonderful crew at Bootlegger HD in Knoxville, TN. This year alone I have made two 2.5k mile trips ( one west to Nebraska, the other north to Ontario Province) with a 2k trip to Austin TX planned in 2 weeks. This bike has proven itself to be great for road trips and camping. Can’t wait to get it out west in the future.
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2 years and 20K miles for me and I love my Pan. Yes I have had some issues, the major one being a failed stator which caused loads of electrical gremlins. Replaced under warranty (after a wait for parts), and battery upgraded to lithium by the dealer. Starter clutch done and the bike runs nearly flawlessly.
I do have the problem that it wont go into neutral when warm unless I give a good blip on the throttle, but there is a service bulletin for that and the dealer is currently waiting for parts and will swap out the entire clutch assembly under warranty (extended).
Other than that, I get a "side stand down" error very occasionally which can cause the bike to cut out. That will also be fixed when the clutch is done.
All in all, I would and will buy another one. I figure most of the teething problems are now sorted. I will wait for the 1300 or 1350 version that is sure to come out in a year or two. Will keep mine until then - love the bike!
Other than that, I get a "side stand down" error very occasionally which can cause the bike to cut out. That will also be fixed when the clutch is done.
All in all, I would and will buy another one. I figure most of the teething problems are now sorted. I will wait for the 1300 or 1350 version that is sure to come out in a year or two. Will keep mine until then - love the bike!
How about an RA975S? Any interest floated in that bike?
How about an RA975S? Any interest floated in that bike?
Not from my side. I don't do enough adventure miles to make the decreased weight worth it. In fact, I have 100% road tires on my Pan right now (Pirelli Road Angel GT 2) and absolutely love it for the kind of touring that I do - which is mainly down to France, Belgium, Germany, Spain to play around on the mountain twisties. So motorway to get there, for which I like a big, heavy, smooth and powerful bike.
For me, the Pan is a super comfortable mile muncher with plenty of luggage capacity, that can play more or less like a sport bike when it matters
11-14-2022, 05:38 AM
2021 Harley Pan American S seat...
