1. Pamir Highway (M41) – Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan (above)

The Pamir Highway, often referred to as the “Roof of the World,” is one of the most remote and challenging roads in the world. Stretching from Dushanbe in Tajikistan to Osh in Kyrgyzstan, it takes riders through the high-altitude landscapes of the Pamirs, crossing the towering Ak-Baital Pass at over 4,650 meters. The ride features a mix of broken pavement, rocky gravel, and long stretches with little to no fuel stops or cell coverage. Despite the hardships, riders are rewarded with jaw-dropping views, encounters with nomadic communities, and a rare feeling of pure solitude.

• Distance:~1,250 km (777 mi)
• Route:Dushanbe → Khorog → Murghab → Sary-Tash
• Elevation:Peaks at 4,655 m (Ak-Baital Pass)
• Terrain:Mostly paved but rough; expect potholes, gravel, and landslides.
• Best Time to Go:June–September
• Challenges:High altitude, fuel scarcity, cold nights.
• Highlights:Wakhan Valley, Soviet outposts, mountain deserts.

2. Ruta 40 – Argentina (above)

Ruta 40 is a legendary ride that slices down the spine of Argentina, skirting the Andes for over 5,000 kilometers. It’s one of the longest roads in the world and offers a wild variety of landscapes—from the high-altitude deserts of the north to the glacial expanses of Patagonia in the south. Riders traverse barren steppe, ancient Incan ruins, wine valleys, and remote outposts where guanacos and condors are your only companions. It’s a dream ride for those craving adventure, isolation, and a sense of endless horizon.

• Distance:~5,200 km (3,230 mi)
• Route:La Quiaca → Mendoza → Bariloche → El Calafate → Rio Gallegos
• Terrain:Mix of tarmac, gravel, and remote stretches
• Best Time to Go:October–April
• Highlights:Andes views, Patagonian steppe, glaciers, Gaucho culture
• Tips:Wind can be brutal in Patagonia—pack accordingly.

3. Transfăgărășan Highway – Romania (above)

Winding its way through the Făgăraș Mountains, the Transfăgărășan Highway is Romania’s crown jewel of tarmac. Famously dubbed “the best driving road in the world” by Top Gear, this 90 km stretch is packed with serpentine curves, steep inclines, and alpine switchbacks. Carved into the mountains by dictator Ceaușescu in the 1970s, it cuts through tunnels and passes shimmering lakes. It’s a short but intense ride, perfect for thrill-seekers with a taste for dramatic scenery and buttery-smooth bends.

• Distance:~90 km (56 mi)
• Route:Bascov → Căpățânenii Ungureni → Bâlea Lake → Cârțișoara
• Best Time to Go:July–October
• Highlights:Bâlea Lake, tunnels, sheer drops, and Dracula’s Castle nearby
• Notes:It’s a summer-only route—closed due to snow in winter.

Phot0 by : Helge Pedersen

4 – The Silk Road – Central Asia (above)

Riding the ancient Silk Road is like motorcycling through a living history book. Spanning thousands of kilometers across Central Asia, this route threads together the cultural riches of China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and beyond. Riders pass through the blue domes of Samarkand, the rugged Tian Shan mountains, and windswept desert roads dotted with camel caravans and ancient caravanserais. The terrain varies from well-paved highways to rugged backroads, making it a true transcontinental adventure.

• Distance:Variable (~4,000+ km)
• Sample Route:Xi’an (China) → Kashgar → Samarkand → Bukhara → Tehran
• Best Time to Go:April–October
• Highlights:Ancient cities, mountain passes, deserts, caravanserais
• Challenges:Border bureaucracy, fuel access, extreme climates

Photo by Lee Klancher

5. Dalton Highway – Alaska, USA (above)

The Dalton Highway is one of the most remote and exhilarating roads in North America. Originally built to support the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, it stretches from Fairbanks to Deadhorse on the edge of the Arctic Ocean. Gravel dominates the route, which winds through vast forests, tundra, and arctic plains. It’s notorious for its isolation, unpredictable weather, and slippery surfaces. Reaching Prudhoe Bay feels like conquering the end of the Earth—an adventure motorcyclist’s rite of passage.

• Distance:~666 km (414 mi)
• Route:Fairbanks → Coldfoot → Deadhorse (Prudhoe Bay)
• Best Time to Go:June–August
• Highlights:Arctic Circle, pipeline, Alaskan wilderness
• Warnings:Slippery when wet; services are few and far between

6. Karakoram Highway – Pakistan to China (above)

Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab Pass, one of the highest paved international border crossings in the world. The road takes riders through the spectacular Hunza Valley, past ancient fortresses and glaciers that pour off the Karakoram Range. It’s a dramatic clash of nature and civilization where avalanches, landslides, and high-altitude roads keep adrenaline levels high.

• Distance:~1,300 km (810 mi)
• Route:Islamabad → Gilgit → Hunza Valley → Khunjerab Pass → Kashgar
• Elevation:Peaks at 4,693 m at Khunjerab Pass
• Best Time to Go:May–October
• Highlights:Baltit Fort, glaciers, the Indus River canyon
• Safety Note:Road conditions and landslides can be hazardous.

7. Garden Route – South Africa (above)

The Garden Route is a lush, ocean-hugging journey along South Africa’s southern coast. Known for its striking scenery, this relatively short ride from Mossel Bay to Storms River offers dense forests, mountain passes, golden beaches, and the chance to spot elephants, whales, and ostriches along the way. With smooth roads and abundant accommodation options, it’s ideal for riders who want nature and comfort in equal measure.

• Distance:~300 km (190 mi)
• Route:Mossel Bay → Knysna → Plettenberg Bay → Tsitsikamma
• Best Time to Go:September–April
• Highlights:Wildlife, coastlines, forests, ostrich farms

8. Mae Hong Son Loop – Thailand (above)

Twisting through the jungled hills of northern Thailand, the Mae Hong Son Loop is a motorcyclist’s playground, boasting over 1,800 curves in just 600 kilometers. Starting and ending in Chiang Mai, this route passes through Pai, Mae Hong Son, and peaceful countryside peppered with waterfalls, temples, and hot springs. It’s a rider-friendly loop, especially popular with lightweight dual-sport or touring bikes, and offers a unique blend of adventure and comfort.

• Distance:~600 km (373 mi)
• Route:Chiang Mai → Pai → Mae Hong Son → Mae Sariang → Chiang Mai
• Best Time to Go:November–February (cool season)
• Highlights:1,864 curves, rice fields, hot springs, Thai hill tribes
• Tips:Great for mid-level riders and 250cc+ bikes

9. Great Ocean Road – Australia (above)

One of the most iconic coastal drives in the world, Australia’s Great Ocean Road is a thrilling stretch of tarmac along cliffs that plunge into the Southern Ocean. This ride is a sensory overload with every turn—thundering surf, eucalyptus forests, koalas overhead, and the towering Twelve Apostles rock formations. Though it’s only 240 km long, its sweeping bends, clean pavement, and countless viewpoints make it ideal for a relaxed, scenic motorcycle journey.

• Distance:~240 km (150 mi)
• Route:Torquay → Lorne → Apollo Bay → Port Campbell
• Best Time to Go:November–April
• Highlights:Twelve Apostles, ocean cliffs, rainforest detours
• Road Quality:Excellent tarmac; watch for tourists and wildlife.

Photo by Vargis Khan

10. Manali to Leh Highway – India (above)

The ride from Manali to Leh is one of the most breathtaking and challenging journeys in the Himalayas. At nearly 5,300 meters at its highest pass, the route traverses some of the harshest conditions on earth: freezing river crossings, loose scree, snow-melt torrents, and thin oxygen levels. But the reward is immense—moonlike landscapes, Tibetan monasteries, and soul-stirring views that feel otherworldly. This is a pilgrimage route for any serious adventure motorcyclist.

• Distance:~490 km (300 mi)
• Route:Manali → Sarchu → Pang → Leh
• Elevation:Peaks at 5,328 m (Tanglang La Pass)
• Best Time to Go:June–September
• Highlights:Monasteries, passes, high-altitude lakes
• Challenges:Altitude sickness, river crossings, landslides

Gear up for all of your adventures great and small with parts, gear and accessories from Touratech. 

The GTTSW is a fantastic opportunity for riders to hit the trail and hone their skills as riding season kicks in. Attendees will ride routes created by pros, shop moto-vendors, register for rider training, enjoy regional cuisine, and share stories around the campfire while local bands set the tone.

“Austin Moto Adventures is extremely excited to partner with Touratech on GTTSW.  The combination of Touratech’s  quality of products and industry reach along with our pursuit of excellence and extreme hospitality for all of our guests is going to be a powerful force for this and many future events.  We are proud to partner with Touratech, especially so early in the life of the Austin Moto Adventures.” – Rosson Richardson, CEO, Austin Moto Adventures

The Great TouraTexas Spring Warm-Up from Touratech USA and Austin Moto Adventures is going to be a Texas-Sized kickoff to spring and summer 2024. The ranch has a limited number of cabins available to rent and plenty of space for tent camping, RVs, and trailers. There are also a lot of volunteer positions available.

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The Touratech Rally began in 2012 as a small customer-appreciation weekend that involved riding, camping and sharing good times around the campfire. With this simple formula, and a whole lot of fun, it’s grown into the largest gathering of Adventure Motorcycle enthusiasts in the country.

It happens the last full weekend in June every year. Full weekend means that if the weekend starts in June and ends in July, we rallied the week before.

While the core of the event has stayed the same, each year we find new ways to pack in even more fun activities & experiences:

• Enjoy rides where you will explore twisty mountain dirt roads with breathtaking vistas in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. We’ll offer at least eight different route options on Friday and Saturday. The routes are designed to have something for everyone. ​

•Factory DEMO Rides are available!

• Learn tips and tricks from adventure experts during onsite clinics and classes or take inspiration from presentations by fascinating motorcycle travelers. • Improve your off-road skills with a rider-training course taught by world-class instructors. Four different riding schools will be offering on-site training classes for an extra fee. • Test-ride the latest models of adventure motorcycles from factory demo trucks.

• Meet moto-venders with goods and services geared towards you and win raffle prizes from Touratech and other companies.

• Enjoy evening campfires and hang out with Touratech staff and friends on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. • Show off your mad bike-handling skills and take home the coveted trophy in our annual Slow Race or ADV Challenge competitions. The most fun might just be spectating the competition with friends.

• Park your bike and pitch a tent in the grassy camping area onsite, or reserve space in the RV lot, rent a nearby cabin with friends, or book a room in Leavenworth.

• Most people ride to the event, but there is no shame in hauling out the toys on a trailer, you’ll just have to park it in the RV lot. Well, perhaps there is a little shame.

• We won’t feed you, but the on-site food trucks and restaurant across the street will… and their food is delicious. You can also grab cold beverages, ice, and basic provisions at the grocery or hardware store located right there.

• You can gas up your motorcycle just a stone’s throw from the event. Plan to do it before 8 pm when they close so you are ready to ride the routes in the morning.

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The Touratech EVO Premium Topcase System is the toughest, highest quality, and complete topcase system on the market for the Harley-Davidson Pan America.   With 6 mounting points, the included topcase rack ensures you have enough carrying capacity for long trips, and the waterproof, lockable, all aluminum construction EVO topcase will go the distance for any trip or commute. This premium edition system comes complete with locks, mounting rack, and a liner bag to keep your gear organized.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Topcase rack is not compatible with the Harley Davison OEM side case racks.
• Complete system including rack, topcase, locks, and liner bag
• Fits Harley Davidson Pan America
• Heavy-Duty topcase rack for increased carrying capacity
• Rack made of black epoxy-coated stainless steel
• Does not affect passenger comfort
• Quick-mount convenience to easily attach or remove the box
• Locking design secures box and contents to prevent theft or tampering
• Finger-friendly latches with ergonomic die-forged release mechanism
• Waterproof storage with deep channel aluminum edge and silicone seal
• Ergonomic Handle for easily carrying off the bike
• Made in Germany by Touratech

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In this video we walk you through the installation of the Touratech Steel Crash Bars for the Harley-Davidson Pan America.

While riding off road, standing on the pegs, or wearing heavy-duty boots, the rear brake pedal on the Harley Pan America can be hard to operate. This brake lever extension from Touratech increases the overal area of the stock Pan America rear brake pedal, while also making it 4mm taller for easier operation when standing. The aggressive serrations ensure you won’t lose your grip on the brake lever when you need it the most.

Versions are available for the standard Pan America, as well as the Special model Pan America. The brake pedal extension for the Pan America Special retains the original height adjustment from the factory.

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Hello, and welcome to another Touratech product installation video. My name is Ian. And we are going to be installing the Touratech brake pedal extension piece.

For this bike, we have the adjustable height brake pedal, and this extension allows us to retain that factory functionality. It’s a pretty easy install, but there are a few pieces to it, so I always recommend going to the Touratech website first and downloading the product instructions. For this install, we’re going to need a 2.5 millimeter Allen wrench and some thread locker agent. So let’s grab the parts, grab the tools, head to the workbench, and start working on this part.

All right. These are all the main pieces of the Touratech brake pedal extension. You have the main component here. You have these two long hex nuts, two long M5 bolts, and two short M5 bolts. And then you have this backing plate right here. The way that I like to start installing it is to take the main piece right here, the two shorter bolts, and the two elongated nuts. Before I go any further, I put thread locking agent onto both or all four of the bolts. That way when it’s all installed, it sets up tight and they don’t rattle loose.

Once we’ve got the thread locker agent on there, which I’ve already done, I’m going to take one of the short bolts, put it through the top here, and then take one of the long nuts, and screw it onto the bolt. And then I’m just going to leave this finger tight. Now I’m going to grab the other short bolt, put it through here, and then grab the other long nut, and do the same thing. Screw it down finger tight. Now we’re going to head over to the motorcycle with all these pieces and get to work installing it.

All right. Here we are at the motorcycle. The way that I like to install this best is start with the brake pedal in the low position. Currently, this brake pedal’s in the high position. You can tell because the longer side here is at the back, so it’s adjusted to the low position by pulling out and rotating it until the long side is now forward. And we’re going to take the Touratech brake pedal extender and turn it so the long side is also forward, and then slide it up and jiggle it back and forth until it fits into the piece. Now that you’ve got that in place, you’re going to take this backing plate, rotate it so it follows the profile, and then put it in nose first so that that locking tab right there engages. And once you’ve done that, you can take the remaining… I’m using the long bolts, but you take the remaining bolts, drop them through the holes, and then thread them down into those elongated nuts.

Now grab your 2.5 millimeter Allen wrench and screw those down. At this point, you’ll notice that you don’t have to hold those long nuts because the spacing is exactly right so that the flat side of the nuts engages with the factory brake pedal. So we’ll just tighten these up lightly. They really do not take much torque. That’s what the thread locker’s for. Now that these two are tight, we’re going to adjust the brake pedal to the high position and tighten up those remaining two bolts.

All right. The installation of the brake pedal extension is complete. Now we’ve got a nice big foot bed to confidently hit that brake pedal, whether you’re on road or off road with the adjustable heights. If you have any questions about products we make for the Pan America or any other adventure bike, please visit our website to touratech-usa.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. And as always, thank you for watching and enjoy the ride.

In this video we walk you through the installation of the Touratech Steel Crash Bars for the Harley-Davidson Pan America. Without the proper protection, the Pan America’s radiator, tank, engine and fairings are left vulnerable to damage.

Like a roll-cage for the front end of your Harley, Touratech crash bars give your ride the ultimate level of protection for on and off-road drops. Made of 25mm (1″) stainless steel tubing, our bars are designed to take the impact of a fall, but not get in the way.

The special design of the Touratech H-D Pan America crash bars accents the bike’s unique lines while providing ultimate protection to its vitals. The black powder-coated finish looks great on the bike, and the stainless steel won’t rust or corrode.

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Hello and welcome to another Touratech product installation video. My name is Iain and we’re going to be installing the Touratech crash bars on this Harley Davidson Pan America. This installation is actually quite easy. The first step is if you have a factory or any skid plate on this motorcycle, you’ll have to remove it to get access to the bottom bolt. But those, I’m not going to cover how to take the skid plate off because it should be self-explanatory. The install itself is quite easy. There are three bolts per side. They all use a six millimeter Allen wrench, so to complete this installation you’ll need a six millimeter Allen wrench, a small mallet to hammer in some pipe plugs, and some thread locking agent to keep all the bolts tight for all the miles you’ve got ahead of you. As always, I recommend going to the Touratech website to print out the instructions, make sure you know exactly what bolts go where.

Now let’s gather up the tools and the parts and get to work. The first thing you want to do on this install is take these little pipe plugs here and plug the open end of the pipe. This is up at the top of both sides of the crash bar. You can probably do this by hand. If not, just get a mallet and bonk it in. But I find it’s pretty easy to get it started and just push it in with the palm of your hand.

All right, before we head over to the motorcycle, I’d like to start by putting the washer down over all six of the bolts, and then putting some thread locking agent on all six of the bolts as well. You’ll notice that you have four M8 x 25 bolts and two M8 x 30 bolts. You want to keep those separate because the longer bolts here go at the top mounting portion. The shorter bolts go in the front in the bottom mounting position. Now we can head over to the bike with the two long or with one of the longer bolts and one crash bar. Okay, here we are at the motorcycle. I’ve got the crash bar for this side and one of the longer 8 x 30 bolts. You start by feeding the crash bar over the front of the radiator protector area and then up into the top to hit this mounting point right here.

Now, I’m going to leave this bolt just started enough so that the threads are set, but enough that there’s a lot of room here to wiggle it. That makes it easier to line up all the other bolts. Now I’m going to do the bottom and the front, loose as well. The bottom and front position, both use M8 x 25 bolts. Make sure you got your thread lock and your washer installed. Now I’ve got all three bolts installed loosely. I can still move the crash bar around like this. Now I’m going to go do the exact same on the opposite side.

All right, and just like that, the crash bars are installed. On my particular bike, on the clutch lever side, there was a zip tie that I needed to remove to make room for the lower mounting position so that I wasn’t pinching any wires. Easy just to redirect those wires to where they need to be. Also, on my bike, I had a hard time lining up the bolt holes with the front sub frame. Maybe something was a little bit tweaked on this bike. I was able to resolve that by loosening a couple of the mounting bolts on the front sub frame. But hopefully you don’t have to worry about that on your bike. It wasn’t anything to do with the Touratech products, it was actually the sub frame itself. When I loosened, the bolts kind of twisted to the side and I had a hard time lining the hole up.

But if you want to learn anything else about Touratech products that we make for the Pan America or for any other adventure bike, please visit our website, touratech-usa.com. If you want to learn more about product installation, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. As always, thanks for watching and enjoy the ride.

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In this video we walk you through the installation of the Touratech Radiator Guard for the Harley-Davidson Pan America. Without the proper protection in place, one rock thrown up from the lead rider, or branch from a tree can end your ride. Protect the large and vulnerable radiator on your H-D Pan America with this robust, laser-cut alumnum guard from Touratech.

The guard looks great with its anodized black finish and is easy to install. Due to the special design, it provides great protection while minimally affecting cooling.

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Hello, and welcome to another Touratech product installation video. My name is Iain, and we are going to be installing the radiator guard onto the Harley Davidson Pan America.

This radiator guard is very valuable for this motorcycle because the radiator is low and completely unprotected from the factory. To complete this installation, you’ll need a Torx T-30 wrench, and I highly recommend going to the Touratech website, downloading the instructions before you begin. Let’s pick up our tools and the parts and get to work.

The first step on this install is to remove the two factory bolts here and here at the top of the radiator. Use your Torx T-30 wrench to remove these.

Now take the radiator guard and hold it up in place. At the bottom of the radiator guard, it’s going to press over these two rubber isolators at the bottom of the radiator, and at the top, it’s going to reuse these two bolt holes.

Now that the bottom of the radiator guard is secured, you’re going to reuse the factory bolts, as well as the washers that are included with the Touratech radiator guard.

Now that I have both bolts loosely installed, I can tighten them up using my Torx T-30 wrench.

All right, that completes the installation of the radiator guard on the Harley Davidson Pan America. If you’d like to learn more about the products we make for this motorcycle, or any other adventure bike, please visit our website, touratech-usa.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and as always, thanks for watching. Enjoy the ride.

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In this video we walk you through the installation of the Touratech Brake Fluid Reservoir Guard for the Harley-Davidson Pan America. Brake fluid is the life-blood of your Pan America’s braking system. Without it, nothing happens when you push on the brake lever coming into that hard right-hand corner.

With the rear brake reservoir exposed on the HD Pan America, it is far too easy to tamper with or damage while riding.

This easy to install guard from Touratech will keep your rear brake fluid reservoir safe from damage or curious hands, making sure your rear brake pedal is there when you need it.

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In this video we walk you through the installation of the TFT Anti-Theft Guard & GPS Mounting Bracket for the Harley-Davidson Pan America.

TFT Display Anti-Theft Guard Prevent theft of the expensive and easy to remove TFT display on your Harley Davidson Pan America with this precision crafted guard from Touratech. Made of black-anodized, laser-cut aluminum, this guard reinforces the mounts of the TFT display while also providing an anti-glare visor to help with visibility.

GPS Mount for Harley Davidson Pan America Mount your GPS securely above your Pan America’s TFT display with this GPS mounting adapter from Touratech. With your navigation screen directly in the line of sight, you will no longer have to look down or to the side while you’re riding, greatly increasing safety while you travel.

Precision engineered, this adapter is manufactured in Germany by Touratech out of laser-cut stainless steel and aluminum. The bracket provides a 12mm (1/2″) crossbar right above your gauges, the perfect location for your GPS screen. The 12mm crossbar provides a robust mount for anyone our Touratech locking mounts.

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Hello and welcome to a Touratech product install video. My name is Iain and we are going to be installing the TFT guard on this Harley Davidson Pan America. This guard goes around the stock instrument cluster, that nice screen in the dashboard, and it does two things. One, it makes it more difficult to remove from the motorcycle. And two, it gives you a nice sun shield here to help block glare while you’re riding the bike. This is actually a two for one install. At the same time, I’m going to be installing our GPS bracket adapter that puts a crossbar in the cockpit, up above the gauges. And if you are thinking about installing one or both of these parts, I highly recommend doing them at the same time because you have to use the same bolts over and over again. So let’s get the tools, let’s head to the bike, get to work.

The first step of this install is to remove the quick release headlight guard, if you have one installed, and then remove the faring shroud right here. This faring shroud is held in with four little rubber dots, two at the back top and two at the back bottom. So, you just pull gently forward to release the grommets. If you would like to, you can remove the wind screen at this point using these four bolts here. It’s not necessary to remove the windscreen, but if you’re concerned about scratching it, this is the time to do it.

With the faring removed, it’s time to take out these two bolts here at the bottom of the entire windscreen mount assembly. There are two exactly like it on the other side. You’ll use a Torx T-30 wrench to remove these.

Now, that you have the lower faring off, it’s time to remove the USB port and press in the connectors that are holding the dashboard in place. The USB port is removed by unscrewing the cap and then unscrewing the threaded nut that goes behind the cap like this. Now you can remove the cap and then just push the USB port into the dash. To disengage the connectors that hold the TFT dash on, I use an improvised punch, this is just a ratchet on the end of an extension and push in on this connector. That connector is exactly the same on both sides. When the dashboard is loose, you can tip it forward and disconnect the wires.

Now, that we have the dashboard and the USB port out, we can remove this entire front sub frame mount by removing these four bolts. There’s two on either side using a Torx T-30 wrench. With all four bolts out, the dashboard removed and the USB port unhooked, now we can just lift off the whole front sub frame.

All right, I’ve set myself up a nice soft workspace here so I don’t damage the windscreen at all and we’re going point of view to try and make this as clear as possible. So first thing to do is grab the dashboard here and we need to remove these connectors the rest of the way. So if they’re pulled through far enough, you can just wiggle them out with your finger like this. If they aren’t pulled through all the way, you’ll need to use your same improvised punch and just push them out the rest of the way. So the first thing to do is to assemble the GPS bracket adapter, it goes together like this with the aluminum crossbar and then these two big standoffs. And basically it’s going to assemble more or less like this here. First thing to do is to bolt the crossbar end using the two short button head bolts, you’re going to use a Torx T-20 to tighten those down and they come pre-locktighted from Germany. They got red locktight on them already.

Now, I’m going to loosely install the bolts that are going to hold the bottom of this bracket on right here. And in order to do that, I actually need to remove these lower bolts right here, one, two, like that. These two bolts right here are Torx T-25. Now we reinstall the Touratech bolts in these positions, these are also Torx T-25 bolts. With those two bolts in place sticking through long here, now we can rest the GPS bracket adapter over those bolts, it’ll help hold it in place. And now we’re going to start assembling the TFT guard and the dashboard itself, get it all sandwiched in here like that.

So there really is not a great way that I can figure out how to show how this all goes together, so just really be sure that you print out the instructions because the paper instructions have a drawing that shows the position of all the spacers, but we’ll do our best here. Take your large M6 bolt with a washer and then the TFT guard goes through here. Then you have to fish the washer in there. Then you grab one of these short fat spacers, you get it in there. And then as you can see, this bolt travels through washer, bracket, TFT guard, washer, spacer, and then it goes through the actual dashboard piece here like so, and then you get one of these long spacers like that. I don’t know if you can see this very well. But once we’ve got that all through, then we take one of these small M6 washers and an M6 nut and put them on the end of that long bolt. Just like that.

Now we have to do the same on the opposite side here. Also, before I forget, there’s little foam strips that come in the kit that are designed to be installed right here and right here, just to make sure that the GPS bracket doesn’t rub up against the sides of the dashboard screen. They’re just adhesive backed little pieces of foam like this and you just stick them on right there. So, I’ve assembled this on the bracket here to give you a better view of what it’s supposed to look like without the TFT dashboard actually installed. But you’ve got the long bolt going through here, a washer on the outside, then the TFT guard, then the bracket, then another washer, then the fat spacer, and then the skinny spacer, and then a washer and a nut. The TFT screen itself is actually going to mount right here on the skinny spacer on both sides. So you assemble it like that, obviously with the TFT guard in place.

All right, this is what the assembly looks like completed. You see we’ve got the screen protector for the TFT dash. We’ve got the sun shield on top and we have the GPS mounting bar up above that so that we can get the GPS up in our line of site. The GPS bar has no impact whatsoever on the adjustment of the windscreen. And now you can no longer remove the expensive dashboard here without any tools without having a key to the motorcycle. It’s all bolted in here underneath. So you can see the spacers going through everything, the nuts holding it all together. And then don’t forget, I didn’t cover it in the point of view video, but when we put those long bolts through the front here, there’s a large washer and a eight millimeter nyloc nut that has to go on either side.

Now that we’re reassembled like this, it’s time to go put it back on the motorcycle. Before we put any bolts in, it’s time to reconnect the electrical connector for the dashboard and reinsert the USB cable into the dash support here. So the USB cable just goes right into the hole there. It’s got a D cutout shape, so make sure it fits in the right orientation. And then the connector here just plugs right back into the bottom of the dashboard. Reattach the USB cable here by putting the cap back over it and then screwing on the threaded nut.

Now, you can reattach the entire front dashboard assembly with the four bolts here at the bottom, two on either side. A little bit of low strength thread locking agent on these bolts isn’t going to hurt anything. Now, you can reinstall the stock front faring piece by making sure that it’s engaged in all four of the rubber grommets, there’s two at the top and two at the bottom. And lastly, reinstall the quick release head leg guard. Here’s a cockpit view with the TFT guard installed with the sun visor on and the GPS bracket bar mounted up above the instrument cluster here. You can see how the GPS mount will now be right up in your line of sight while you’re riding the motorcycle.

And that wraps up the install of both the dashboard sun visor and anti theft device, as well as the GPS bracket adapter that puts the GPS unit up above the instrument cluster. I hope you enjoyed the install. I know it was a little hard to see in the middle there when we’re lining up all the spacers, but hopefully you get this part on no problem. If you have any more questions about products we make for the Pan America, please visit our website, Touratech-usa.com. If you like the video, subscribe to our YouTube channel. And as always, thank you for watching and enjoy the ride.

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In this video we walk you through the installation of the Touratech Exhaust Header Guard for the Harley-Davidson Pan America.

Protect your Harley Davidson Pan America’s exposed exhaust header from rock dings, and other damage with this stainless steel guard from Touratech. The Pan America’s V-Twin power plant leaves one of the exhaust headers vulnerable to damage, as well as contact from your leg or boot. This easy to install guard will protect the exhaust and looks great on the side of the HD Pan America.

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Hello and welcome to a Touratech product install video. My name is Ian, and today we’re going to be installing the exhaust header guard on this Harley-Davidson Pan America. Make sure that you get to the Touratech website and download the product instructions before you start. To complete this install, you’re going to need a Torx T-30 wrench and a flat blade screwdriver, or a 7mm socket. Let’s grab the parts and the tools and the instructions and get to work.

Over here at the bike, first thing, we have to remove this stock heat shield. It’s held on with two bolts that both use Torx T-30 heads. With the exhaust guard out of the way, we can orient the header guard and bend it a little bit so that it fits exactly with the profile and the bends in and out on the exhaust header. Once you’re happy with the shape of the guard, it’s time to lead the hose clamps through the cutout spots here and here in the exhaust header guard. On these hose clamps, you have the option of using a flat blade screwdriver in the slot or turning the entire head with a 7mm socket. Once you’re happy with the location of the exhaust header guard, reinstall the factory heat shield.

All right, now that I’ve got this installed, here’s a few tips just to make your install go a little bit more smoothly. On the lower clamp here, make sure that you have it installed around the header below the factory exhaust gas sensor. On the top clamp here, make sure that you have the header guard slid forward just enough so that the factory J-nut here for this bolt can go squarely over the hole. On my installation, it was trying to push that J-nut up just a little bit, so I had to hold it down. And then lastly, as you’re tightening these hose clamps, if you pay attention and bend the ends in right before they overlap with the actual guard itself, you can get them to tuck inside under the main piece of the guard. Keeps it looking really nice.

All right, that’s our install of the exhaust header guard on the Harley-Davidson Pan America. If you have any more questions about products that we make for the Pan America or any other adventure bike, please visit our website, Touratech-USA.com. As always, thanks for watching and enjoy the ride.

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