I did a thing...
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I did a thing...
2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA™ 1250 SPECIAL VIVID BLACK W/ LACED WHEELS
Ordered the luggage set and put them on Saturday.
Ordered the luggage set and put them on Saturday.
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That's one sharp looking Ride you got there!
Good Call.
Good Call.
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How about a pic with the luggage on? I and, probably, a lot of others would like to know how the luggage looks on it.
I can't seem to win the lottery. I think I have used up all of my good luck riding motorcycles.
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Nice!
If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.
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Sweet!
Big ADV bikes are cool
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Very nice. Best of luck with it.
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Have fun on your new adventure.
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And I can see why!
That new Bad Boy of yours just BEGS to be out there,...carving corners.
Could you be sure to take a Pic of the mounted bags from the Right Rear Corner looking forwards across the seat?
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I had trouble getting a leg over the darn thing LOL, dang they sit pretty high even for this 5' 11" Cajun.
Did your bike have the function that lowered the bike 2 Inches?
I had a friend who bought one when they first came out, he was 6' 3" and had no problem getting in the saddle.
He loved it and rode it on several 200+ mile trips we took as a group.
Happy Trails MC!
Did your bike have the function that lowered the bike 2 Inches?
I had a friend who bought one when they first came out, he was 6' 3" and had no problem getting in the saddle.
He loved it and rode it on several 200+ mile trips we took as a group.
Happy Trails MC!
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Sure doesn't improve the looks or usability...
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My buddy Jim Green taught me how to do it with ease, and he’s a pretty tall guy. All ya do is step up on the left footpeg and swing your leg over. I’ve been mounting up on my Triumph Tiger using this method for 6 years now!Suzuki Johnny wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:18 amI had trouble getting a leg over the darn thing LOL, dang they sit pretty high even for this 5' 11" Cajun.
Did your bike have the function that lowered the bike 2 Inches?
I had a friend who bought one when they first came out, he was 6' 3" and had no problem getting in the saddle.
He loved it and rode it on several 200+ mile trips we took as a group.
Happy Trails MC!
Mike, nice bike. Welcome to the ADV family!
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Yes, it has the auto ride height...lowers itself when needed and seems to know when it needs to be raised. Makes it easier to get on. I alsu use the left peg and then swing my foot over...as Keith stated. When I am at a stop I can MOSTLY flat foot.
Suzuki Johnny wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:18 amI had trouble getting a leg over the darn thing LOL, dang they sit pretty high even for this 5' 11" Cajun.
Did your bike have the function that lowered the bike 2 Inches?
I had a friend who bought one when they first came out, he was 6' 3" and had no problem getting in the saddle.
He loved it and rode it on several 200+ mile trips we took as a group.
Happy Trails MC!
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Congratulations on the new ride MC .
I still have my GS and I do like getting it dirty, so lots of fire trails and single track riding. Once you wear out those stock tires slap on a set of mitas E-07 tires. They last forever and they grip great on and off-road. The nice thing is that the design doesn't feel like you're riding on a 50/50 tire.
What luggage did you go with? I wish I had known you were going to get this because I have a spare set of aluminum panniers I could have given you.
Anyhow congrats again and enjoy but remember the 3 months rule. Get to know how she handles every scenario and be extra careful.
I still have my GS and I do like getting it dirty, so lots of fire trails and single track riding. Once you wear out those stock tires slap on a set of mitas E-07 tires. They last forever and they grip great on and off-road. The nice thing is that the design doesn't feel like you're riding on a 50/50 tire.
What luggage did you go with? I wish I had known you were going to get this because I have a spare set of aluminum panniers I could have given you.
Anyhow congrats again and enjoy but remember the 3 months rule. Get to know how she handles every scenario and be extra careful.
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Those are the tires I am going with next year...I bought the Harley Sport set. And yes, I have been riding it a lot but taking it real easy...it's new and handles differently than any other bike I have had. I keep the ride mode in "rain/wet road" ....havn't used Sport or Offroad. I love how when I come to a stop the bike lowers itself.Tbeck wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:36 pmOnce you wear out those stock tires slap on a set of mitas E-07 tires. They last forever and they grip great on and off-road. The nice thing is that the design doesn't feel like you're riding on a 50/50 tire.
What luggage did you go with? I wish I had known you were going to get this because I have a spare set of aluminum panniers I could have given you.
Anyhow congrats again and enjoy but remember the 3 months rule. Get to know how she handles every scenario and be extra careful.
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I've sat on your Tiger and my PAN AM feels smaller.98VS1400 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:23 amMy buddy Jim Green taught me how to do it with ease, and he’s a pretty tall guy. All ya do is step up on the left footpeg and swing your leg over. I’ve been mounting up on my Triumph Tiger using this method for 6 years now!Suzuki Johnny wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:18 amI had trouble getting a leg over the darn thing LOL, dang they sit pretty high even for this 5' 11" Cajun.
Did your bike have the function that lowered the bike 2 Inches?
I had a friend who bought one when they first came out, he was 6' 3" and had no problem getting in the saddle.
He loved it and rode it on several 200+ mile trips we took as a group.
Happy Trails MC!
Mike, nice bike. Welcome to the ADV family!
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MC glad you are enjoying it. Now put the dang thing in normal ride mode, the abs and traction control works fine . I think that you are probably going to find yourself wondering why it took you until now to pick up a bike that will go anywhere.
Anyhow stay safe, enjoy, and perhaps we can get together for a ride sometime in the spring
Anyhow stay safe, enjoy, and perhaps we can get together for a ride sometime in the spring