Kique you have a pan Am?are you fine with that choise?thank you for the answer
Hi João:
Yes, I have a S with spoke wheels and ARH.
I think PA is a good bike, but -like all- have some flaws or bad desing in some areas:
-rider pegs position: too rear and high. And worst if you are a bit older of knee problems. Here Ktm is better.
-handlebar position: too far away from the rider. I hope install the acc part to repositioning more high and back...lets see.
-No retroiluminated handlebar controls. All other big adv have it (except the CRF Africa Twin). Its important if you ride at night (like me).
-I have the Tallboy seat. Its inclined to the front, not flat level, so is not a good thing.
-Side jiffy stand and center stand interference: really I can't understand what was thinking the designer of HD that day...too much alcohol night before for sure...
-Not too good aisle from dust and mud because the poor design of the rear mudguard for the electrical system placed under the seat. Too open spaces...again not a good work from HD, especially if your a trying get a good off road capable bike.
-The cornering light reflect on the screen directly in the front of the rider at night. Bad desing again..
-Heat: not too bad considering you are sit on a big 1250 heat pump with big torque and high power. Better than 1290, GS1250...and worst than a CRF1100 ( AT have 50hp less).
-8000 kms between maintance. Too low kms (12.000 for Honds AT, 15000 for 1299 and 790/890 Ktms).
These are the worst points I think (and suffer) for a supeb adv bike. All bikes have flaws and bad points...all.