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xrljoel said:
I don't think you need to worry much about standing on the pegs. It's really only necessary if you're FLYIN' over rough surfaces, badly whooped out stretches or highly technical low speed terrain.

Or if you get cramps in your hip and sore knees and need a stretch.

I have swapped out the stock pegs on my KTM1090 for a set from Knight Designs that sets them 7/8" lower. That, along with the Corbin seat, touring screen and judicious fiddling with the bars and controls has allowed me to ride without stopping until the warning light comes on, about 440km.
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Only thing I want to change on the AT for comfort is the seat, but that can wait until the offseason i think
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
If the gps is anything like what’s on their baggers it works very well. Couple riding buds of mine have it on theirs and like it.
Going the ADV route will be an adjustment, give it time to grow on you and learn all the bikes features/adjustments. My Multistrada was my first ADV and I wasn’t overly impressed on the first ride until I delved into the settings and once I set the adjustments to what I like it was a completely different bike. Same can be said for my BMW XR.
On a similar note, I just found out my neighbour has a AT so I’ll have to take that out soon. Not on my shopping list, just curious.
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Sadly it is not like the baggers. No stand alone GPS, no Apple car play or android auto. In order for GPS to work you have to pair it to your phone and use the HD app (no other GPS app will work). My thinking is they assumed most people would use a separate GPS, but forcing you to use the HD app is kinda poopy... But by no means a deal breaker..
 
xrljoel said:
I don't think you need to worry much about standing on the pegs. It's really only necessary if you're FLYIN' over rough surfaces, badly whooped out stretches or highly technical low speed terrain.

Or if you get cramps in your hip and sore knees and need a stretch.

I have swapped out the stock pegs on my KTM1090 for a set from Knight Designs that sets them 7/8" lower. That, along with the Corbin seat, touring screen and judicious fiddling with the bars and controls has allowed me to ride without stopping until the warning light comes on, about 440km.
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Agreed, like I stated just a list of minor complaints.
 
Evoex said:
Only thing I want to change on the AT for comfort is the seat, but that can wait until the offseason i think
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I agree, I have heard good and bad in regards to the stock seat on the Pan America. Having only ridden one for 20 minutes I have no idea how my booty will enjoy it.. but if I change it will be in the off season. I want to ride the bike stock in order to really see what I like and what I want to change..
 
Jampy00 said:
Update: Well I'm a little bit closer.
My Fat Bob 114 is now at the dealers and the Pan America Special is in line for its pre sales inspection.
I expect everything to be finalized next week.

While I'm very pleased with my decision but the PAS has a few little points that I know will bug me (but hopefully not much)
  • The side (jiffy) stand is very strange and will take some getting used to. Luckily it comes with a center stand as well.
  • The infotainment system, while robust does not have stand alone GPS functionality, you have to pair it to your phone and use the HD app.
  • The foot pegs, while very nice might prove to be a bit small for extended standing. We'll see...
  • I'll probably have to update the software. Luckily HD allows you to do this with a simple USB drive.
I am glad it does not have speakers... lol

Sure I'll find a few more as I ride, but for now these are the only (small) negatives
I'm interested to see how the ARH (Adaptive Ride Height) system works as I was unable to test ride a bike with this feature.
Also my first bike with a wind screen, I can't wait to "not" feel all the wind..
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Some of this sounds like adjusting from a crusier to a ADV (foorboards to pegs.. etc.). Hopefully it's a quick adjustment. But I can understand how difficult it would be, they seem like opposite ends of the motorcycle world.
 
sburns said:
Some of this sounds like adjusting from a crusier to a ADV (foorboards to pegs.. etc.). Hopefully it's a quick adjustment. But I can understand how difficult it would be, they seem like opposite ends of the motorcycle world.
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My cruiser had pegs.
 
Lightcycle said:
Do the pegs have rubber inserts on top of the metal? On some ADV bikes you can remove the thinner rubber tops to get at the more wider metal bit below, and sometimes the exposed metal also has cleats for better grip.
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Yes, they have removable rubber inserts.
 
Jampy00 said:
Yes, they have removable rubber inserts.
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Metal below still not wide enough?

Another thought: if you're riding ganrly enough terrain that you need to be up on the pegs that long that your arches start to hurt, then it may be time to invest in a more heavy duty MX boot with a steel shank in the sole. Gives you much more sole support than a wide peg and also more protection all around. Then you can keep the stock pegs.

Secondary thought: if you need to be up on the pegs, you should be on the balls of your feet anyway to respond to changes in the terrain more rapidly, not the middle of your sole where you're too far back to react. Standing up on the pegs gives you multiple flexion points through your joints for suspension and articulation: spine, hips, knees, etc. If your standing on your soles you're missing out on flexion in your ankle joint.
 
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Lightcycle said:
Metal below still not wide enough?

Another thought: if you're riding ganrly enough terrain that you need to be up on the pegs that long that your arches start to hurt, then it may be time to invest in a more heavy duty MX boot with a steel shank in the sole. Gives you much more sole support than a wide peg and also more protection all around. Then you can keep the stock pegs.

Secondary thought: if you need to be up on the pegs, you should be on the balls of your feet anyway to respond to changes in the terrain more rapidly, not the middle of your sole where you're too far back to react. Standing up on the pegs gives you multiple flexion points through your joints for suspension and articulation: spine, hips, knees, etc. If your standing on your soles you're missing out on flexion in your ankle joint.
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Appreciate your insight. I posted only some minor complaints in regards to the Pan America, as for the foot pegs I actually took this from numerous reviews etc. As I have not had extended time on the bike. Luckily I already have the right boots (Got them years ago).

Once I actually have my bike, I'll be able to decide for myself, but for this season I think it will mostly on-road use.
 
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