Do any of you still ride your Pans regularly?

[andygears]

Here in Daytona there are probably 10 pans that I see regularly around town. I don't own one of them. But my friend and master restorer "Red" built two a couple years back, a '53 and a '61. Both came out great as all his restorations do. Unfortuneatly they were purchased by Rossmier for "Wall Decorations" at the Destionation Daytona Stealership. Seems like they're becoming more of a status thing to own but not ride because it could degrade their value. What a waste. andygears

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[BaggerDriver]

Yeah they getting that a way .. If I caint ride it , I dont want it ..

[MoJoWorkin]

Hey 48 Pan,

I'm in Ottawa because of an intra-company job transfer. Houston was getting too big for this small-town boy. Canada's not bad for now. It is pretty country once the snow clears off.

I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.

Allen

[48pan]

I'm in Ottawa because of an intra-company job transfer. Houston was getting too big for this small-town boy. Canada's not bad for now. It is pretty country once the snow clears off.

I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.

Hey Mojo, Got to go where the money is, I get that. Spent a lot of time in Quebec. Nice country up there when you're not shivering. Sweat City is tough on a big city boy.

I absolutely get the tag thing. Move to Missouri a few years ago and flew back down to renew mine. Hold on to the tags, you'll be back I'll keep the Shiner Bock cold for you.

[Hilowaiian]

Ride a 1958 rebuilt stock. One of three bikes I take out. The 58 was my first bike

[PanHead Fred]

Pans are a form of rideable art and are all I choose to ride.Each one has its own personality and starting procedure.Here's my "57".Show us your PANS!!

[dragpipe]

heres an updated pic (june-14-09)
chromed lifter blocks after drilling oil lines for hydraulics.
got rid of the *** seat on the back.
alot of other work you cant see.
if you go to youtube, type in 1953 panhead, most recent, i have a video on there of it starting and idling.

[Chazmanian]

I know this is sacriledge. But remember that imitation is the highest form of flattery!!

Night Train with repro pan tank emblems and a Jockey shift.




Daily reliable transport. Next bike I buy will be a real one!! A Panhead that is.

[Bluzmn59]

I just got mine, but it will definitely be a rider. That is why I bought it. I probably won't be doing any extended road trips on it (I have the '09 SG for the long hauls), but ride it regularly? Absolutely. It is not a museum piece and I can't afford to turn it into one.

[Jack Hester]

Originally Posted by Bluzmn59

I probably won't be doing any extended road trips on it (I have the '09 SG for the long hauls), but ride it regularly? Absolutely. It is not a museum piece and I can't afford to turn it into one.

My '59 has been getting some short trips, as work only allows such. But, on an occasional Saturday, I've put in some long miles, taking care to keep my speeds between 45 and 55 mph. More towards the 45, until the oil pressure drops to normal for hot oil. Then, I'm making a few extended runs at 55. With only 1600+ miles on the initial run-in, it sure runs smooth. After another 1000 or miles, then I'll venture out farther. I got in almost 350 miles in a day trip down to Greenville and out to Mackey's Landing Gun Shop with my buddy. He lives in Winterville, a suburb of Greenville. Long day for me, due to the heat. And, I ain't as young as I used to be. When the weather gets cooler, I'll add a couple more hundred miles to that round trip.

Jack