[SonicTraveler]

Get familiar with how the PanAm works doing your OWN maintenance.
Start reading your owner's manual, if you want to get better, get a PanAm service manual, do the procedures the right way, and be carefull with You Tube advise, some good, but a lot of them are bad.
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1-First task is follow the instructions on how to get the correct oil reading on the PanAm.
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2-Chain adjustment is another easy one, you ONLY need a socket whrench for the adjusters, a tape measure, and a 36mm socket to loose the rear axel, aligment can be checked on the adjuster threads on both sides.

Any questions, let me know.

Where can I buy a service manual ? Is it available online ? Thanks

 

[dettfly]

Where can I buy a service manual ? Is it available online ? Thanks

I bought mine at ebay

 

[tvond]

this gets cut off, but good info

 

[mstevenson386]

Where can I buy a service manual ? Is it available online ? Thanks

You can buy them from the dealer. Cheaper than eBay.

 

[eromer31]

One of the symptoms would be a hard to find neutral and clunky gear shifts.

same happened to me on my PanAm 22'. They told me that was a bad assembly from plant and wrong adjustment data on clutch cable and lever. it originated a premature burnt clutch plates (first 3 plates). they changed all the clutch set and did the "correct" adjustment on the cable and lever. So far I just drove it by arround 25 miles (work commute) and it is working better but not as smooth as I could expect from an adventure type bike. any test or recommendation to verify if was well adjusted?

 

[dettfly]

same happened to me on my PanAm 22'. They told me that was a bad assembly from plant and wrong adjustment data on clutch cable and lever. it originated a premature burnt clutch plates (first 3 plates). they changed all the clutch set and did the "correct" adjustment on the cable and lever. So far I just drove it by arround 25 miles (work commute) and it is working better but not as smooth as I could expect from an adventure type bike. any test or recommendation to verify if was well adjusted?

Keep always a little freeplay on the cable, about 3mm between the lever and the bracket, make sure the clutch lever and the mounting bolt are also lubricated.
If you need to adjust how far or how close the lever is going to be, you can adjust that by the rotary knob at the lever.

 

[eromer31]

Where can I buy a service manual ? Is it available online ? Thanks

2022 Pan America Models Service Manual #94000974 – Motorcycle Manual Download

 

[tvond]

2022 Pan America Models Service Manual #94000974 – Motorcycle Manual Download

ah yes, $998.00 for a PDF. Sounds like a steal!

 

[dettfly]

ah yes, $998.00 for a PDF. Sounds like a steal!

I got mine on e-bay, new manual for about 150.00

 

[eromer31]

ah yes, $998.00 for a PDF. Sounds like a steal!

is MXN change the currency (I just found it surfing)

 

[dettfly]

is MXN change the currency

Sorry, my mistake, in that case yeah.

 

[eromer31]

Sorry, my mistake, in that case yeah.

if you buy it, can you share it to me 😬? lol...

 

[dettfly]

if you buy it, can you share it to me 😬? lol...

I got the book not the pdf version, sorry

 

[dettfly]

I got the book not the pdf version, sorry

See if you can find a used one on e-bay, totally worth it.👍🏻

 

[tvond]

Heres' a tip i didnt know. On my '22 PAS, when a tire is overinflated, you just get the "--" at the TPMS readout. You have to go into the bike diags to see that its listed at "HIGH". With these recent temp swings, a good psi on a warm day is over done on a cold one.

 

[ByJMdF]

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First of all, it must be made very clear that the SAE connector that the motorcycle has under the seat IS EXCLUSIVELY TO CONNECT A BATTERY MAINTAINER AND NEVER A JUMP STARTER. IT WILL BURN THE ELECTRONICS!!

In the case of a starter, it is necessary to disassemble the sump cover (a couple of minutes) and hence the importance of carrying a small set of torx keys in which it is included for that screw. It is easy to install a jump starter cable with SAE connector directly to the battery and to use ONLY for use with a jump starter. Harley has the reference 94624-97B or 66000005 for it. Also OptiMate CABLE O-01.

 

[dettfly]

I just learn this one.
The PanAm has an internal timer set to 2 years for the brake fluid flush.
I've learned that after a whench simbol appeared on my bike dashboard.
It was reset at the dealer at no cost.
Good to know.

 

[saajaguarxk]

CHECKING THE SPOKE WHEELS.
Practice, practice, practice.
I do have the service manual for the PanAm, but do my spokes the "old school".
Easier method would be with the wheels off the bike (easier to reach the spoke nuts) but it can be done with the wheels on the bike.
My prefer method is tapping all the spokes and listening the "pitch" of everyone.
Normally I tighten the "lower pitch" to match the "high pitch" sound spokes.
Do this tightening the opposite spokes on the wheel to avoid a wheel off center.
There are many good videos available on YouTube.
Don't worry about exceeding the maximum 35ft/lbs according to the manual.
Keep in mind:
1 There are inner and outer spokes.
2 Inner spokes act more on bringing the wheel up and down in relation to the axe.
3 Outer spokes act more on the side-by-side alignment of the wheel.
4 After a few re-checks every 5000 miles or whatever the manual calls for, the spokes will be properlly set, and not as frequent adjustments will be needed.
I know its a long post, but to post an entire class here is impossible.
You can send me a post any time.
Here to share.

I was watching a video on how to adjust H-D spoke wheels. this afternoon. It is on H-D SIP under M1254: Spoke Checking & Tighting Procedure HDSCVID_SO_TECH_30. I learned something new today!

 

[Bobby D]

I wholeheartedly agree with you when it comes to performing your own maintenance. My dealer suggested letting them handle the initial 1k maintenance to maintain the warranty (meh included in purchase), but didn't mind if I took over afterwards. Motorcycling has been a cherished hobby of mine for numerous years, and as a passionate hobbyist, I wouldn't engage in it without acquiring extensive knowledge about the hobby as well as the motorcycle itself. Ah, the aroma of oil, gasoline, and a hot engine. Truly remarkable contraptions we humans have created!

Mr. Crazy Eddie, I know this is an old post BUT I enjoyed reading it and agree with you 1000 percent. you sound like my kinda motorcycle owner; and yes the smell of oil, gas and motorcycle parts in the morning. Almost better than coffee. ALMOST.

 

[saajaguarxk]

I was watching a video on how to adjust H-D spoke wheels. this afternoon. It is on H-D SIP under M1254: Spoke Checking & Tighting Procedure HDSCVID_SO_TECH_30. I learned something new today!

I should add that the technique used by the service tech is not exactly the same as for Pan America wheels. P-A wheels are constructed differently.