Got off an Electra Glide (as I age) to a Wide Glide and I have a XL1200T for when I get off the Wide Glide. I switched out the mid controls for forwards on the XL. I am not planning on going off roading now or anytime in the future. Those day are long behind me. A Pan Am is not for me.

 

Thanks everyone for your response. Overall I bought the Ultra Limited for a more comfortable bike for my wife and I to ride. She has since decided she doesn't like riding anymore and does not go with me. I find the Ultra Limited to be heavy and not as responsive as I'd like when riding by myself. Since I don't need the big bike I'm looking for something new. I had a Road King Classic previous to the UL and enjoyed that but I'm looking for something that I can try new things with while riding. This is why I've been thinking of the Pan America. I wish I could have both but can only afford, and only have room, for one bike.

Last weekend I went for a test ride on a Pan America Special and spent an hour riding around on all kinds of roads, including dirt and grassy roads. It was a lot of fun. Obviously a completely different bike then the UL and I was pretty nervous at first riding it. I hit the throttle too hard going into second gear and the bike popped a wheelie. Near scared the crap out of me. I did notice a big smile on my face after the ride though.

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this, but may have to wait for the 22s to come out. It's only 4 months away before they hit the showroom floor so I can wait. Seems HD has stopped producing the 21s at this point so I wouldn't be able to get what I want at this point. Might as well wait. Though I think I may try to sell my UL myself now as the prices seem to be pretty good.

 

If she is not going to ride any longer and you do not like the UL for solo riding then get what you like. I am not a fan of those style bikes but if you like them, by all means jump on it. Life is short.

 

Selling, trading a bike, what is that?? 😂🤣
I've been checking out the Honda Africa Twin. Reasonably priced & if you'd drop it, its not the end of the world cause it isn't $20k?!!! The new models are 1100cc.

 

Having ridden the Pan America, it impressed the heck out of me.

Some time spent with the factory rep, going over how things work, especially the various modes, including the custom ones, impressed me even more. It is one tremendously capable and quite comfortable bike.

It is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, and is a totally different ride than an Ultra.

 

That's my plan - just sold my 2018 RGS because the market is pretty good for selling used bikes right now, and I'm also in MA so I'll wait for the 22s since the snow isn't far away. No sense in making payments sitting there all winter.
What dealer let you take a test ride that long? I did mine at Laconia HD but it was maybe 20 minutes, and no dirt. An hour wouldve been nice.

 

I did my test ride at Sheldon's in Auburn, MA. I went for a 20 minute ride that was lead by the Test Drive Concierge and then they let me take it out on my own for a ride. Believe it or not a Test Drive Concierge is an actual job at Sheldon's. Pretty cool job talking about Harleys and riding all day.

 

Obvious point I guess but yea, I had some "sticker shock" at the used prices. I looked for a few months and could not find much to my liking under 18-20K But, my patience was rewarded with a good deal. Thinking of selling my 2016 Tesla Model S. Prices are crazy for it right now.

 

I would like a Pan America at some point. I would not trade my Limited for it though. I'd have both, well actually all 3 as I already have 2.

 

Two completely different rides, two completely different riding experiences. Only you would know whether the type of riding you intend to do would fit better with one or the other.

For me, that answer would be no.