Harley Davidson Pan America chain maintenance, Part 1

In this video I share the process and products I use to clean and lubricate the chain on my Harley Davidson Pan America.
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[@exploready]

Love this series of videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them. The Pan Am community is better off for them!

[@MrIvoryGold]

Your channel is one of the reasons I've got my Pan America. Picking it up today! Thank you for the guides and hard work with the videos

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Thanks, hope you like the bike and it treats you well.

[@uliuphoff1470]

Perfect video with many details and hints! Thank you very much!

[@erikjensen6503]

Thanks for sharing! Great info and well presented!

[@rickb.5492]

Great video, very thorough.

[@SHHHMotoTravels]

Thanks for the tips.
I haven’t had a chain drive bike since the 80’s and now with this Pan Am time to get into the ol routine once again.
Cheers
New subscriber here now
Your video quality and tutorials are so well done !
Thanks

[@williamhyland4253]

Enjoying your channel. Keep it up.

[@lpete531]

Nice job and detail 👍🏽

[@carlosparodiretail]

Super video amigo, Gracias!!!

[@grayghost1423]

Good job.

[@jameslake7116]

Great video man

[@OhioGuy82]

I cleaning and lubed mine today. 660 miles. 80w90.

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

I have a bottle of gear oil I use on my chains sometimes too.

[@scootjockey]

Most people over lubricate the chain a rag with a little oil on it is good enough especially if you ride in the dirt. A SCOTOILER will do the job for you.

[@travelinben1966]

Surprised they didn't make it shaft drive like the GS.

[@HansWurst-iq9xe]

Well done! Greets from 🇩🇪
Next time external mike, ok? 👋👋👋

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Thanks, still learning the ins and outs of making a good video.

[@arrabiata9372]

take an automatic ScottOiler and forget this work...

[@mosssEagle1]

My friends I'm sure everybody has their own experiences and their own opinions😂
I would think scrubbing or jacking off that chain every 600 ml with that particular scrubbing tool that eventually do pretty much damage to my O-rings😮😮..
Myself,,? forgive me if I'm doing it wrong😢
Up on Center stand quick chemical blast and inspection generous lubrication chain adjustments as needed😅😅
And the way we go😊

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Plastic bristles on that brush. I’m not worried about it tearing up the o rings.

[@mosssEagle1]

@MikesMotorbikeChannel
Cool. Got it...
You're very thorough very appreciated not meant to be derogative..

[@gertklay4648]

Hi Mike, you mentioned using kerosene you bought at the gas station... I don't know kerosene (other than jet fuel).... Is it the same as diesel?

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Interesting, I had to look it up because I had never heard of Kerosene being a jet fuel, but yes. The same apparently. Where I live it is often used as a heating fuel, so it’s readily available.
Chain cleaner spray does work a little better, but I still use kerosene if I happen to be out.

[@gertklay4648]

I keep on coming back to your videos.... a question to you after seeing this video (again): have you considered an automatic lubrication set (like Scottoiler)?

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Not really, if I was able to take multi day trips more often I’d consider it to make chain maintenance on the road more easy, but I only get to do a trip like that once or twice a year. Especially with the center stand, I find chain maintenance pretty easy in my garage.

[@gertklay4648]

@@MikesMotorbikeChannel Thanks. I do agree on that, but I'll be taking several bigger trips this year.. Still thinking about it.

[@stromtrooper4478]

What is the slack on the side stand. The base model doesn't come with a center stand. Waiting on delivery, maybe a month or 2 out.

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

46mm to 56mm when on the side stand.

[@bobridestwowheels]

How long does this process take if you weren’t filming?

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

Maybe 15 minutes tops.

[@TripleOG31]

Gives me anxiety on purchasing this bike. I do too many days of 500-600 long distance. Having to spend an hour or so to clean the chain like this while on the road seems challenging

[@MikesMotorbikeChannel]

I wouldn't let that stop you, people have been touring the world on chain drive bikes for years. It's not like the chain is going to self destruct at 700 miles because you didn't lubricate it, and when on the road a quick spray down with a can of chain lube does the trick, or even invest in an automatic oiler. I would still give it a good cleaning once in awhile to help extend the live of the chain and sprockets.

[@benjamintemple3607]

I will say I do not do this much chain maintenance on my pan Pan America or any of my other chain drive bikes.