Honda PC800 - Pacific Coast riders - opinions and pics please

[PC-Rider]

Anyone have pictures of how they mounted a GPS unit to a PC ?

[nigelcorn]

I'm not thrilled with the mount, but I have used the RAM mount suction cup that I use in my car to attach the GPS just above the dashboard. I would prefer a more solid mount, but it seems to hold just fine, and I had a little cord tied off in case it fell. There is plenty of available plastic to attach the suction cup to.

I also tried it on the faux gas tank and it attached just fine, but the GPS was a bit too low for my tastes.

[Bruincounselor]

I used a motorcyclelarry mount. It's the same clutch reservoir as a goldwing. I think i used a medium ram mount.

[exoff-roadgoat]

Been quiet here. I thought I would bump this up. I got $50 of groceries into my trunk today. I had to go back with the car to get the watermelon. Anyone adjust their valves lately?

[thumpism]

Watermelons have valves? Damn evolution!

Nah, I've just been riding my bike. Commuting a dullish 25 miles per day. Just did my first 50 MPG tank, so that was exciting. Nice to have a machine that starts every time and runs with no drama. Still need to get out for a ride longer than an hour, so will wait until cooler weather for that.

[exoff-roadgoat]

Originally Posted by thumpism

Watermelons have valves? Damn evolution!

Nah, I've just been riding my bike. Commuting a dullish 25 miles per day. Just did my first 50 MPG tank, so that was exciting. Nice to have a machine that starts every time and runs with no drama. Still need to get out for a ride longer than an hour, so will wait until cooler weather for that.

I've gotten my best mileage, low fifties, in the mountains, Smokies and Rockies. Makes no sense with it working hard on the uphills but it is what it is.???..We've had a very hot summer and I usually ride my DR 650 around town because its more fun to ride but the DR throws off alot of heat unlike the Pacific Coast where the heat exits out the bottom or the two side vents. My stock suspension sucks the big one. I need some shocks and front springs bad.

[PC-Rider]

I just put new tires on !

I got 16,000 out of the Dunlops I put on almost two years ago.





I think I got my money's worth out of the back one !

We are usually riding two-up so the back tire is taking a beating.
But I can not complain about how many miles I got out of these.

I was going to show you where I have been the past 16,000 miles but I had too many pictures to share.

[Bruincounselor]

Originally Posted by PC-Rider

I just put new tires on !

I got 16,000 out of the Dunlops I put on almost two years ago.

What tire pressures are you running?

[PC-Rider]

Originally Posted by Bruincounselor

What tire pressures are you running?

They were set at 40.

The new set is set at 35 !

[exoff-roadgoat]

Thats good mileage for Dunlops. I bet the back tire has been singing for the last few thousand? I see cracks on the front tire. Mine do that too. I don't understand why? Maybe if they were older I would. I've never camped with the PC. I might cram some stuff in the trunk and the Givi and do a overnighter. That may or may not be fun? I've been spoiled with the Visa card.

[PC-Rider]

Originally Posted by exoff-roadgoat

Thats good mileage for Dunlops. I bet the back tire has been singing for the last few thousand? I see cracks on the front tire. Mine do that too. I don't understand why? Maybe if they were older I would. I've never camped with the PC. I might cram some stuff in the trunk and the Givi and do a overnighter. That may or may not be fun? I've been spoiled with the Visa card.

What is this Tire Tune you are speaking of?

I do not remember any different noises lately.
Then again I replaced the taller windshield with the stock one I picked up
and the wind buffeting is a lot greater.
But at least I can see the road better looking over this windshield than through the old one.
I just know that winter is going to be a lot tougher and I need to get a better sealed helmet for my winter excursions !

As far as the tiny cracks I was told by someone, I can not remember who, that the tires may
sit in a warehouse for a long time before they are bought.
I would assume they have date coding like car tires do but I never checked that out.
So what they are saying is is that we are probably buying pre-dry-rotted old tires from the suppliers.
But not bad enough to be a safety hazard.

[exoff-roadgoat]

The rear Dunlop will start to hum as it wears and gets flatter, unless your a canyon carver and wear the outside tread also. Some riders think its a bad wheel bearing until they change the tire. There are dates on the tire. I've put on 1 year old tires and they look cracked after 12,000 miles. I don't think its a safety issue either. I have a clearview +1 on my bike and also like to look over the top. The conditions have to be just right for me to get bad buffeting. A strong sidewind will do it and it gets worse if passing trucks. Take the windshield off and see it it still does it?

[kirkster70]

Very good, informative thread. I just finished reading all 20 pages! Whew!


I've always thought the PC800 was an interesting bike, but never have tried one out.


That's all about to change this Thursday. If all goes well, I'm going to go pick up an all original, pearl white '89 from the 1st owner with 2,300 miles on the clock. No, that's not a typo. 2,300!!!! Unbelieveable!

If everything pans out, I'll post some piccys of the creme puff.

I was in the market for a GL1500 Gold Wing, but the PC happened to cross my path while I had cash burning a hole in my pocket from a recent XR sale. Finally! The stars aligned for me.

Teaser of the actual bike...





About as "showroom new" as I could ever expect to find. Unreal. Yes sir, I will take it! 23 years old with 2,300 miles!

Owner says there isn't a single scratch, mark or speck of rust on the entire machine, and I believe it!

Should make for an excellent commuter.

[thumpism]

kirkster70,
Where in Virginia are you. I'm in Richmond and bought my '89 about a year and a half ago. Makes a decent commuter for my 25 miles a day, but the engine heat is very noticeable on hot days and does not seem to help much on cold ones. Be sure to pull the parking fuse; this lets the taillights stay on if the key is removed when in the P position and it drains the battery while you're toiling away at your desk. Did that twice to mine before finally yanking the fuse. Good luck and enjoy your new ride!

[kirkster70]

Thanks!

I'm in Front Royal and plan on using it for my 110 mile daily commute on twisty country backroads.

There's no way it can be hotter than the ST1300 I sold a couple years ago. I wear overpants all year, so anything above 80 and I'm hot anyway.

I think the size is a good balance for what I want it to do. I also owned 2) ST1100s in the recent past, and just wanted to try something a bit different this time around.

It met all the criteria for what I was looking for - shaft drive, tubeless tires, storage, weather protection. I think I will like it. I've looked at some used ones in the past, but they were all broken up.