Amazing, what a novel idea to not spend 18 of the 22 minutes of bike ride video, filming ones face followed by 4 to 5 twitchy camera shots of the actual bike. Thank you for this wonderful video, usually it takes 10 pages to find a youtube video that showcases the bike more than the owner.
The PC 800's v-twin motor is a lot of fun to ride. It has a nice bit of torque and the rubber mounts keep the vibes non existent. Wind protection isn't as good as my goldwing, and the leg room is a bit less, but is still pretty comfortable. I use mine primarily for around town errands. The built in trunk along with huge top box makes for a shit ton of storage..
AT first I was guessing Ohio and then I saw it was Georgia .(Hickery Flats did it ) I should have known with all the lush pine everywhere .. .Great roads .Thanks for the ride
I am glad you done a vid like this. Plain, simple, Pure bike, more folks need to do vids like these. I really wanted a PC800 some kind of bad for a long time. But just laid down some serious cash (plus many payments to follow!) on a Harley Fat Bob, so my PC800 hunting days are over. lol Still.....…………………...I do so love those bikes!!!!! Always will.
Check out www.smartcycleguide.com/ for PCs near you or www.copart.com/ for a project bike to restore. The PC is the great bike, wish I'd found one years ago.
Well I got a 1990 PC800 in the UK where they are cery few and far between. Very underated bike here. Been after one for years but did not have the money. One came up locally for £1000 Uk pounds. (1300 USD) Been off road since 2017. Starts on the button. What pulling power it has! Changed oil, filter and plugs. Wow it sounds soooo good. I think you may have made a mistake.
I was slightly surprised that I could hear the clicking of the controls. That's a quiet bike. The other thing I noticed - possibly subconsciously, initially - was the up-and-down movement of the camera when you were stopped at traffic lights. I assumed that was an effect of a chest-mounted camera, and found myself matching my breathing to it as I watched. Which was slightly weird. Anyway, great video. Very useful for someone considering acquiring a Coast, and wanting to get a sense of the riding experience.
I have a white 1989 PC 800 for sale. It runs and looks great. It has 65,000 miles and has everything new for the next owner. New tires, new battery, brake pads, clutch pad disk, oil and coolant. In Central Minnesota - $1,800
Ola acabo de comprar una pc1989 con 5800 millas pero le faltan los guardafangos delanteros donde los puedo conseguir ? las asé lucir más me encanta estás motos
thanks for your video, i really like this bike, im looking one in mexico but is dificult find a 96 or 97 wich i think are the best models, if its possible can you upload the fuel economy, Km / Ltr Gallons / MIlle. thanks
@@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938 i know. i took it as well. youre right, i didnt clarify daytime. my eyes are bothered day or night by high beams from cars and trucks. besides its just stupid for vehicles to have high beams on during the day.
SMOOTH, CALM , QUIET.. THAT'S PRETTY MUCH WHAT IT'S LIKE. VERY LOW MAINTENANCE WITH HYDRAULIC LIFTERS NO VALVE ADJUSTMENT, HUGE AIR FILTER. Hard to match the comfort. Managable size and weight . Great weather protection ! Decent economy. Likes Dunlop tires.Serious dual discs up front. Great Lights make it visable in the day time. Not this noisy ! Paul barely hits 5,000 rpm a couple of times.
Very interesting. I had a GL500I SilverWing Interstate for 8 years, but unlike the PC800 shown here, it had a conventional left foot operated gear changer. I didn't know the PC800 had a hand-operated gear changer. I had a Puch 150cc scooter with such a changer over 50 years ago, can't say I was enamoured of it. It sort of leaves one foot with nothing to do. What do you think?
I have looked at those SilverWing Interstates. Cool bike with those traverse mounted twin cylinders. The PC has the standard left foot shifter just like the Wing. The hand operation on the left is the clutch. The PC has 5 speeds, 1 down, 4 up. Thanks for watching.
the silver wing interstate has a very smooth transmission, and very soft suspension.. that needs to be kept blown up all the way . Both have extreme longevity and huge weather protection. This is an order of magnitude larger and heavier, and cruises with much lower revs almost half that of the wing. The wing is easier to work on, because of acessability. Each have thier charms, plusses and minuses. Above all the Coast is calm, settled, and able.
mine is a 1990 with 43K miles, i added a givi maxia 60-liter removable top box to it for a long road trip 10 years ago and even with 20-30 pounds of stuff in it the bike handles exactly the same. but the pc is a heavy bike for an 800, it weighs 670 pounds with a full tank of gas. i also added a taller clearview windshield to it, the stock one is ok but i got tired of the just-above eye level air blast and the tall windshield eliminated that. my only complaint is that the charging system is pretty minimal and adding things like phone and laptop chargers or extra lights really isn't possible unless you install a voltmeter and make sure the battery is always getting a charge. afaik no high-output stators or regulators are available for the pc's modified vt800 shadow engine.
Sounds like you have a nice setup Marzit! I have a taller Clearview windshield. Replaced all bulbs except blinkers with LEDs. I did install a voltmeter/phone charger and a couple of conspicuity lights.
@@woodstockpaul6066 no radio i presume? thinking of going 1500 GW. radio, cb, cruise, more power, plenty of e juice output. and its probably the only bike ever made with REVERSE!
@@Billy_Darley, yeah no radio but I do listen to bluetooth in one ear with the other ear listening to traffic! I am totally with you on the Goldwing man. That is my next dream ride but if it never happens, I am still happy with my PC. If you get one, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
There is a stator and regulator ( alternator) upgrade you can get, that wouldn't be hard to install. Mine has factory am/fm stereo. but who wants a radio on a motorcycle... especially with speakers !!!???
It's got about as much as a 4.6L Crown Vic with a little intake work (and I own both, which is how I know). It will do a 1/4 in about 14.5 seconds, which is pretty vanilla. Hell, one of my 250 four-strokes will keep up with my PC. All I've ever found out about romping on a PC is that you blow all of your exhaust gaskets out, then it sounds like ass, runs funny, and smells bad while getting progressively worse mileage.
Just curious if the gear ratio is the same as the 750 Shadows? I know it is the same engine. Does it "buzz" at 70+ MPH on the Interstate, or is it smooth? My hands kinda go numb on my Shadow at those speeds. There is a PC for sale locally.
some guys change the rear end ratio by swapping rear ends from another 800 cc model.. not the shadow i don't think. Thing is stupidly smooth.. any idea of buzzing is imaginary...look at the video.. you never see any vibration in the insturments, mirrors or windshield. Cruisers are meant to be crude. This is meant NOT to be !
How’s the wind level and heat dissipation on these bikes? I was thinking about an ST1300 and read about the awful heat flow. I’m looking at a clean 98 PC now Great riding experience here. Pure riding and no dumb music or endless chattering
I'm on my 67th motorcycle, and 5 of those (including my daily ride) are (and were) PC800s. There are the most reliable bike I've ever been around, and that's including working for 25 years as a motorcycle mechanic. Maintenance is just fluids and consumables. The valves are hydraulically-adjusted, so you never fool with them. Cold startup: choke out, hit the accelerator pump twice, it should fire within 3 rotations of the crank. Warm, just hit it and it starts almost immediately with no throttle. Wind is a non-issue unless you're above-average height, and in that case you get mild buffeting, but only at your head. An odd aerodynamic thing with the lower fairings means that a mild stream of air goes right up your pantslegs, which I don't feel because I always wear my circa-1999 BMW touring boots or newer O'Neal Elements. Wind is SUCH a non-issue that commuting in the summer means you get kinda hot because there's no wind to cool you off. I generally swing a knee out 90 degrees to catch wind and bring it in, plus my jacket is full ballistic nylon mesh. I get hot where the armor is. I guess that gets me to the subject of "heat dissipation"- the side vents direct 100% of the heat from the radiator outward, ensured by rubber-gasketed tunnels. If your knees are in close to the bike, the heat goes right past and you never feel it. In the winter, kick your knees out a little and that heat is directed to your nuggets by going up the insides of your thighs. Again, put your knee way on out there and you'll grab cooler passing air. Parts that matter (stators, regulators, etc) are available (maybe not all OEM, but what do you expect?) but one thing that's rare as chicken lips: replacement body panels. Plenty of busted up stuff on eBay, but good, clean body panels with intact tabs are all but extinct, most especially the four crash bar covers. Mirror housings are all accounted for, so don't damage the ones you'll get on the bike you buy. If you want a fast bike, buy a fast bike, but this ain't one. If you force the issue, the frame, suspension, tires and brakes will put your ass in a ditch pretty dang quick. At 80 on your average interstate-to-interstate, high-speed, sweeping ramp, every PC I've had starts flexing the frame, then the suspension exacerbates things to the point that, one way of another, you're forced to roll off the throttle (which makes things even worse LOL). That's not saying it's not a great bike, it's just saying "be cool" because it was designed as a commuter, not a tourer, and by God most definitely not a "performance" bike. But I've had a ZRX1100, a Speed Triple, a YZF1000, M900, FZ600, FZR400, GSXF400, Hawk GT, SV650, GB500 (!), two CBR1000s, a CBR600F2, GPz600R, a chunky 600 Katana, and 52 other bikes, and there's a reason I bought 5 PC800s. I worked on all the Japanese stuff, Ducati, Triumph, Moto Guzzi and BMWs, and heat was always an issue. Harleys not as much, surprisingly (then again actually riding them was a joke). The heat coming out of a Triumph Trophy was so bad I took it personally. Anyway, I could literally write a book about all this crap, so before I shut the hell up I'll just add that I average about 42MPG on mine, and I ride pretty conservatively when I commute. Also, I'm 5'11"/200lbs, so the bike isn't hauling a giant around with a bunch of crap stuffed in the trunk. My trunk has a tool kit in it, and that's about it.
The PC has great wind protection. The wind level is minimal, providing you are not too tall and have the right height windshield. The mirrors deflect wind off your hands and the windshield and bodywork do a great job protecting you from the elements. Due to the heat shields around the engine and due to the bodywork, there is no issue with the heat coming off of the PC, even in stop and go traffic. When the radiator fan comes on, it vents the heat underneath you and out the sides in front of you. Its just a great all-round bke. Thanks for the compliment. I too get tired of seeing videos where folks talk too much while playing bad music. I just wanted you to see what it was like to ride a PC in a normal, real world situation. Thanks for watching!
i always liked the look of these bikes and if one came up near me at the right price i would go for it. i am curious though ... in the video, the mirrors look like they are useless. in real life, are you looking at them OVER or UNDER the handgrips ?
Hey Joe F. When you look at the mirrors, you are looking under the grips and to the rear of the bike. In the video the view is low because my camera was mounted on my chest mount. The mirrors are very useful in that they have a good field of view without being blocked by my shoulders. The mirrors are also placed perfectly to block most of the wind from hitting my hands which is really nice on cold rides. I love the PC, it is a perfect commuter and a great all around bike.
What muffler do you have? Your bike has a nice sound to it....mine is pretty much silent. Did you gut the factory muffler or use an aftermarket exhaust? I can't find anything for it.
I generally cruise 70 to 80 on the freeway. It is capable of going faster. (Tops out around 115 to 120) I fuel at around 150 miles to make sure I have some in reserve. Its about time to stretch the old legs then anyway. The tank holds 4.2 gallons. In mixed riding I get 50 mpg. Thanks for askin!
You can travel at 80 mph all day long! I took mine from LA to Denver one summer, traveling with a Gold Wing and an ST 1300, and it had no problem keeping up with them! An extremely comfortable bike for long trips!
Ok I went and looked at a 89 model yesterday. Only 28,000 mi. Looks showroom. I dreamed bout the bike all last nite. I can't get over the fact of all the plastic. That's what's holding me back from going now to get it. Please advise
All that plastic is what makes the PC unique and comfortable to ride. The plastic also gives you great weather and wind protection. It does, however, make it more difficult to work on. And some parts are difficult to find. You just have to weigh things out and see if it is worth it for you.
America, the beautiful.Nice bike. Best Regards from Germany.
It is a really wonderful bike. Smooth, capable, great to travel on. Mine is a 1997 that looks just like yours.
Amazing, what a novel idea to not spend 18 of the 22 minutes of bike ride video, filming ones face followed by 4 to 5 twitchy camera shots of the actual bike. Thank you for this wonderful video, usually it takes 10 pages to find a youtube video that showcases the bike more than the owner.
Era una de las motos de mis sueños cuando era un niño. Ahora con mis 48 años estoy pensando en comprar una. Es una moto espectacular e incomprendida.
Nice video ! Bike sounds really good too. I just bought a 96 last week that only has 5745 miles on it ! Can't wait to take it out.
The PC 800's v-twin motor is a lot of fun to ride. It has a nice bit of torque and the rubber mounts keep the vibes non existent. Wind protection isn't as good as my goldwing, and the leg room is a bit less, but is still pretty comfortable. I use mine primarily for around town errands. The built in trunk along with huge top box makes for a shit ton of storage..
I would love to have a Wing, but the PC is perfect for my daily commute. Its the right tool for the job.
@@woodstockpaul6066 My wing is a 97’ with 29k miles on it. At $800 bucks, how could I say no? Lol. Deals are out there...Ride safe...
Thanks for the video. I'm on my second PC here in England. I've never seen another one. A rare bird.....
AT first I was guessing Ohio and then I saw it was Georgia .(Hickery Flats did it ) I should have known with all the lush pine everywhere .. .Great roads .Thanks for the ride
I am glad you done a vid like this. Plain, simple, Pure bike, more folks need to do vids like these.
I really wanted a PC800 some kind of bad for a long time. But just laid down some serious cash (plus many payments to follow!) on a Harley Fat Bob, so my PC800 hunting days are over. lol
Still.....…………………...I do so love those bikes!!!!! Always will.
Thanks and congrats on the new bike!
Check out www.smartcycleguide.com/ for PCs near you or www.copart.com/ for a project bike to restore.
The PC is the great bike, wish I'd found one years ago.
Harleys are junk
Well I got a 1990 PC800 in the UK where they are cery few and far between. Very underated bike here. Been after one for years but did not have the money. One came up locally for £1000 Uk pounds. (1300 USD) Been off road since 2017. Starts on the button. What pulling power it has! Changed oil, filter and plugs. Wow it sounds soooo good. I think you may have made a mistake.
I was slightly surprised that I could hear the clicking of the controls. That's a quiet bike.
The other thing I noticed - possibly subconsciously, initially - was the up-and-down movement of the camera when you were stopped at traffic lights. I assumed that was an effect of a chest-mounted camera, and found myself matching my breathing to it as I watched. Which was slightly weird.
Anyway, great video. Very useful for someone considering acquiring a Coast, and wanting to get a sense of the riding experience.
Yep, it was a chest mount. That was my goal, just to show a normal ride on the PC with no other distractions.
@@woodstockpaul6066 fall asleep on it, lol opps
It's not a riding machine, it's a driving machine! Wonderful
Thanks!
thanks for your video..nice bike ride
I have a white 1989 PC 800 for sale. It runs and looks great. It has 65,000 miles and has everything new for the next owner. New tires, new battery, brake pads, clutch pad disk, oil and coolant. In Central Minnesota - $1,800
Ola acabo de comprar una pc1989 con 5800 millas pero le faltan los guardafangos delanteros donde los puedo conseguir ? las asé lucir más me encanta estás motos
thanks for your video, i really like this bike, im looking one in mexico but is dificult find a 96 or 97 wich i think are the best models, if its possible can you upload the fuel economy, Km / Ltr Gallons / MIlle. thanks
Hey Carlitos! I get 50 miles per gallon on my PC. I ride it every day and at every chance I get. Thanks for the compliment.
I just bought a 1996 Honda pc 800 just got it today I think I might like it
It will definitely grow on you Hoss. Just one of the most unique and versatile bikes out there.
My 1989 had 50K+ on it when I bought it. Engine is tight and strong.
En mi humilde opinión, una de las mejores motos. Funciona en cuidad y en carretera. Excelente.
Ahh yes.. PC 800. had one for myself.. but never drivin it with High beam all the time:) LOL
NIce vid though!
Thanks for watching Olaf!
bikers i can understand using high beam but no other vehicles should use it unless no traffic around.
@@Billy_Darley in the daytime. This is taught in the Motorcycle Safety Course.
@@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938 i know. i took it as well. youre right, i didnt clarify daytime. my eyes are bothered day or night by high beams from cars and trucks. besides its just stupid for vehicles to have high beams on during the day.
High beam always on?
SMOOTH, CALM , QUIET.. THAT'S PRETTY MUCH WHAT IT'S LIKE. VERY LOW MAINTENANCE WITH HYDRAULIC LIFTERS NO VALVE ADJUSTMENT, HUGE AIR FILTER. Hard to match the comfort. Managable size and weight . Great weather protection ! Decent economy. Likes Dunlop tires.Serious dual discs up front. Great Lights make it visable in the day time. Not this noisy ! Paul barely hits 5,000 rpm a couple of times.
I agree with everything you have said! Yeah, I tend to baby it a little.
Is riding a motorbike fun?
Its so much more fun than riding in a car!
Helo.sir.do u still have it
Very interesting. I had a GL500I SilverWing Interstate for 8 years, but unlike the PC800 shown here, it had a conventional left foot operated gear changer. I didn't know the PC800 had a hand-operated gear changer. I had a Puch 150cc scooter with such a changer over 50 years ago, can't say I was enamoured of it. It sort of leaves one foot with nothing to do. What do you think?
I have looked at those SilverWing Interstates. Cool bike with those traverse mounted twin cylinders. The PC has the standard left foot shifter just like the Wing. The hand operation on the left is the clutch. The PC has 5 speeds, 1 down, 4 up. Thanks for watching.
the silver wing interstate has a very smooth transmission, and very soft suspension.. that needs to be kept blown up all the way . Both have extreme longevity and huge weather protection. This is an order of magnitude larger and heavier, and cruises with much lower revs almost half that of the wing. The wing is easier to work on, because of acessability. Each have thier charms, plusses and minuses. Above all the Coast is calm, settled, and able.
mine is a 1990 with 43K miles, i added a givi maxia 60-liter removable top box to it for a long road trip 10 years ago and even with 20-30 pounds of stuff in it the bike handles exactly the same. but the pc is a heavy bike for an 800, it weighs 670 pounds with a full tank of gas. i also added a taller clearview windshield to it, the stock one is ok but i got tired of the just-above eye level air blast and the tall windshield eliminated that. my only complaint is that the charging system is pretty minimal and adding things like phone and laptop chargers or extra lights really isn't possible unless you install a voltmeter and make sure the battery is always getting a charge. afaik no high-output stators or regulators are available for the pc's modified vt800 shadow engine.
Sounds like you have a nice setup Marzit! I have a taller Clearview windshield. Replaced all bulbs except blinkers with LEDs. I did install a voltmeter/phone charger and a couple of conspicuity lights.
@@woodstockpaul6066 no radio i presume? thinking of going 1500 GW. radio, cb, cruise, more power, plenty of e juice output. and its probably the only bike ever made with REVERSE!
@@Billy_Darley, yeah no radio but I do listen to bluetooth in one ear with the other ear listening to traffic! I am totally with you on the Goldwing man. That is my next dream ride but if it never happens, I am still happy with my PC. If you get one, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
@@Billy_Darley a giant pig compared to the coast.
There is a stator and regulator ( alternator) upgrade you can get, that wouldn't be hard to install. Mine has factory am/fm stereo. but who wants a radio on a motorcycle... especially with speakers !!!???
Good video but would have been nice if you would have opened it up at least once to show what it’s got when pushed a bit.
Thanks! I did another video of zero to 60 on it. ua-cam.com/video/EnGot3OxU9E/v-deo.html
It's got about as much as a 4.6L Crown Vic with a little intake work (and I own both, which is how I know). It will do a 1/4 in about 14.5 seconds, which is pretty vanilla. Hell, one of my 250 four-strokes will keep up with my PC. All I've ever found out about romping on a PC is that you blow all of your exhaust gaskets out, then it sounds like ass, runs funny, and smells bad while getting progressively worse mileage.
I'm having a hard time finding netrual
Just curious if the gear ratio is the same as the 750 Shadows? I know it is the same engine. Does it "buzz" at 70+ MPH on the Interstate, or is it smooth? My hands kinda go numb on my Shadow at those speeds. There is a PC for sale locally.
I don't know if the gear ratio is the same, but I can tell you the engine runs smooth all the way to 100. 70 is not a problem.
some guys change the rear end ratio by swapping rear ends from another 800 cc model.. not the shadow i don't think. Thing is stupidly smooth.. any idea of buzzing is imaginary...look at the video.. you never see any vibration in the insturments, mirrors or windshield. Cruisers are meant to be crude. This is meant NOT to be !
How’s the wind level and heat dissipation on these bikes? I was thinking about an ST1300 and read about the awful heat flow. I’m looking at a clean 98 PC now
Great riding experience here. Pure riding and no dumb music or endless chattering
I'm on my 67th motorcycle, and 5 of those (including my daily ride) are (and were) PC800s. There are the most reliable bike I've ever been around, and that's including working for 25 years as a motorcycle mechanic. Maintenance is just fluids and consumables. The valves are hydraulically-adjusted, so you never fool with them. Cold startup: choke out, hit the accelerator pump twice, it should fire within 3 rotations of the crank. Warm, just hit it and it starts almost immediately with no throttle.
Wind is a non-issue unless you're above-average height, and in that case you get mild buffeting, but only at your head. An odd aerodynamic thing with the lower fairings means that a mild stream of air goes right up your pantslegs, which I don't feel because I always wear my circa-1999 BMW touring boots or newer O'Neal Elements. Wind is SUCH a non-issue that commuting in the summer means you get kinda hot because there's no wind to cool you off. I generally swing a knee out 90 degrees to catch wind and bring it in, plus my jacket is full ballistic nylon mesh. I get hot where the armor is.
I guess that gets me to the subject of "heat dissipation"- the side vents direct 100% of the heat from the radiator outward, ensured by rubber-gasketed tunnels. If your knees are in close to the bike, the heat goes right past and you never feel it. In the winter, kick your knees out a little and that heat is directed to your nuggets by going up the insides of your thighs. Again, put your knee way on out there and you'll grab cooler passing air.
Parts that matter (stators, regulators, etc) are available (maybe not all OEM, but what do you expect?) but one thing that's rare as chicken lips: replacement body panels. Plenty of busted up stuff on eBay, but good, clean body panels with intact tabs are all but extinct, most especially the four crash bar covers. Mirror housings are all accounted for, so don't damage the ones you'll get on the bike you buy.
If you want a fast bike, buy a fast bike, but this ain't one. If you force the issue, the frame, suspension, tires and brakes will put your ass in a ditch pretty dang quick. At 80 on your average interstate-to-interstate, high-speed, sweeping ramp, every PC I've had starts flexing the frame, then the suspension exacerbates things to the point that, one way of another, you're forced to roll off the throttle (which makes things even worse LOL). That's not saying it's not a great bike, it's just saying "be cool" because it was designed as a commuter, not a tourer, and by God most definitely not a "performance" bike. But I've had a ZRX1100, a Speed Triple, a YZF1000, M900, FZ600, FZR400, GSXF400, Hawk GT, SV650, GB500 (!), two CBR1000s, a CBR600F2, GPz600R, a chunky 600 Katana, and 52 other bikes, and there's a reason I bought 5 PC800s. I worked on all the Japanese stuff, Ducati, Triumph, Moto Guzzi and BMWs, and heat was always an issue. Harleys not as much, surprisingly (then again actually riding them was a joke). The heat coming out of a Triumph Trophy was so bad I took it personally.
Anyway, I could literally write a book about all this crap, so before I shut the hell up I'll just add that I average about 42MPG on mine, and I ride pretty conservatively when I commute. Also, I'm 5'11"/200lbs, so the bike isn't hauling a giant around with a bunch of crap stuffed in the trunk. My trunk has a tool kit in it, and that's about it.
The PC has great wind protection. The wind level is minimal, providing you are not too tall and have the right height windshield. The mirrors deflect wind off your hands and the windshield and bodywork do a great job protecting you from the elements. Due to the heat shields around the engine and due to the bodywork, there is no issue with the heat coming off of the PC, even in stop and go traffic. When the radiator fan comes on, it vents the heat underneath you and out the sides in front of you. Its just a great all-round bke. Thanks for the compliment. I too get tired of seeing videos where folks talk too much while playing bad music. I just wanted you to see what it was like to ride a PC in a normal, real world situation. Thanks for watching!
i always liked the look of these bikes and if one came up near me at the right price i would go for it.
i am curious though ... in the video, the mirrors look like they are useless. in real life, are you looking at them OVER or UNDER the handgrips ?
Hey Joe F. When you look at the mirrors, you are looking under the grips and to the rear of the bike. In the video the view is low because my camera was mounted on my chest mount. The mirrors are very useful in that they have a good field of view without being blocked by my shoulders. The mirrors are also placed perfectly to block most of the wind from hitting my hands which is really nice on cold rides. I love the PC, it is a perfect commuter and a great all around bike.
I been riding a PC for 25 years and those are actually the best placed mirrors of any bike I have ever had
@@evdallas123 try GL1500 mirrors,also very good
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¡Gracias y feliz navidad a ti también!
What muffler do you have? Your bike has a nice sound to it....mine is pretty much silent. Did you gut the factory muffler or use an aftermarket exhaust? I can't find anything for it.
It's the factory muffler. I don't know if it's been modified by the previous owner. It doesn't sound like some I've seen on UA-cam.
Heres a video for you that shows the sound of my bike while accelerating. ua-cam.com/video/EnGot3OxU9E/v-deo.html
Like I was in the driver's seat. Couldn't turn it off. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Richard. My intention was to put you right in that seat!
This would be extra sweet if someone could convert this to an modern day EFI engine
Nice ride.Thanks for that.
Thanks for watching John! I just love riding the PC. One day I'm going to do the Tail of the Dragon on it. Should be fun.
How fast could you cruise non-stop for hours on a freeway? What kind of range at freeway speeds?? Thanks!
I generally cruise 70 to 80 on the freeway. It is capable of going faster. (Tops out around 115 to 120) I fuel at around 150 miles to make sure I have some in reserve. Its about time to stretch the old legs then anyway. The tank holds 4.2 gallons. In mixed riding I get 50 mpg. Thanks for askin!
You can travel at 80 mph all day long! I took mine from LA to Denver one summer, traveling with a Gold Wing and an ST 1300, and it had no problem keeping up with them! An extremely comfortable bike for long trips!
longest red light ever
I know. I go a different way home now!
@@woodstockpaul6066 Ride on Paul, good video
5:00 o’clock traffic
What it's like to sit in traffic on a Honda pacific coast
Its not bad. It has a relatively low saddle height, idles quietly, and most of the heat is ducted away from you out the side vents and under the bike.
Piękna ...
Dziękuję Klaudia!
Ok I went and looked at a 89 model yesterday. Only 28,000 mi. Looks showroom. I dreamed bout the bike all last nite. I can't get over the fact of all the plastic. That's what's holding me back from going now to get it. Please advise
All that plastic is what makes the PC unique and comfortable to ride. The plastic also gives you great weather and wind protection. It does, however, make it more difficult to work on. And some parts are difficult to find. You just have to weigh things out and see if it is worth it for you.
i dont why ....but to me the front o this bike .......looks like the ED-209 robot....from ROBOCOP MOVIE :))
I kind of see what you mean. Now if I could just install some cannons where my mirrors are......
I think this title is misleading...not a lot
of info going around.
Was not trying to mislead at all. This video was to show the real world experience of riding a PC, not to share information. Thanks for watching.
They get hot sitting in traffic
I get hot sitting in traffic! I'm glad the cooler weather is finally here man.