| Author | Message | ||
     86129squids |
I know this aint everyone's cup o' tea, BUT- I used to own one of these, not nearly as low miles or clean... I'm posting this up in hopes someone here could pick it up... and later, I could con you outta it! They are mocked as "Tupperware bike" or "overgrown scooter", but they were well ahead of their time, and handle surprisingly well- I ran Deal's Gap on mine pretty dang fast, with great stability. THIS is a fantastic bike, my epitome of a sport-tourer, emphasis on tourer. Someone, take a shot at it! I've offered to trade my Sprint ST for it, which is a tall order for sure. Asking price is less than what they can bring- they've become quite collectible. http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/5201289369.htm l | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
$3000 ???? | ||
| 86129squids |
Yeah, he said $2900 OBO- if you could get that bike for $2500, you stole it. The PC enthusiasts are a VERY small group, but they know. The '89 model was the only year they did the 2tone pearl white- none of the later year bikes got that paint, and although they're great bikes just the same... they don't look NEAR as good. Trust me, as weird as they look, they've become collectible for good reason. If I had the $$$, I'd already have gone there to get it. Like I said, not everyone's cup 'o tea, but a great ride. (Message edited by 86129squids on September 01, 2015) | ||
| Midknyte |
Don't be fooled - that's a modded Honda Civic | ||
| Tpoppa |
I had one for a few years. Sure it looked like a rolling porta-potty, but it was actually pretty fun to ride. One of the most practical motorcycles ever made IMO. | ||
| Oddball |
Didn't they use one as a police bike in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man? | ||
| 86129squids |
??? No idea Oddman. Great bike, about as rare as the tuber Buells we all lust after, if not more so. G'nite. | ||
| Etennuly |
17,000 would be really low mileage for that machine. I rode one once. I thought it was a mini GW - kind of a tweener for people who wanted the motorhome of motorcycles without the bulk. Nice piece if it is not all dried up and cracking in the carbs, wiring, body parts, tires and such. | ||
| Rwven |
I regret selling my '89 PC800...except that the Uly replaced it... | ||
| Lake_bueller |
I looked/rode one back in '99. It was a great bike but completely "soulless". Instead I bought a leftover '98 S3T. Still riding that bike to this day. I really doubt I'd have the friends that I have or the experiences I've had if I had bought the PC. | ||
| Tpoppa |
I remember being able to fit 6 bags of groceries in the trunk...right next to the factory Kenwood stereo. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Why such a short windshield...  | ||
| Crusty |
Someone local to me has a 1st year PC800! Tell the poor bastard he has my sympathy. | ||
| 86129squids |
Got some further thoughts today on that bike... LakeB, I completely understand that sentiment. My Triumph Sprint ST has scads of character AND beauty, thanks to Vern's handiwork in fixing the damaged plastics, then painting it a proper British Racing Green... the main thing that drew me to that bike was the 3 banger motor. I just did about a 45 mile round-trip to West Knoxville and back up a FAST highway- all that went to reinforce my love for that bike. The Pacific Coast is a different bird altogether. It has its own character, quiet but elegant, with TONS of capability. For those not familiar with it, the rear seat section opens like a clamshell, the dang bike actually has a trunk! To me, it's one of the most ideal touring bikes around. Power from an 800cc V-twin, won't stretch your arms out like my Sprint, but plenty adequate. And as I said before, the handling prowess will surprise you. Crusty- yep, it's probably the antithesis to your ride! Don't be prejudiced though- on its own merits, truly a great ride. If I could, I would grab it. | ||
| Thumper74 |
Squids, do you find yourself getting 200 miles to the first half a tank of gas, then like, 20 miles to the second half? | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
I understand the cult following, but a Concours of the same vintage would eat it's lunch in almost any metric. Still a cool exercise in engineering and concept. | ||
| 86129squids |
Thump, are you talking about the Sprint? My situation is surely different than yours- when I made it down to Glitchfest last year, my gas gauge sending unit failed, which triggered an engine code and made the low-fuel light stay on perpetually. The good news is that after a while the engine code light stopped- I guess it "self-healed" in that aspect- and I never trusted the accuracy of the fuel gauge. It always did seem to show a lot of fuel left, then suddenly go low... My "fix" was to just start using my tripmeter to know my range- then I found an itty-bitty sticker to put over the low fuel light, and another sticker from TWoS to put over the failed fuel gauge, PERFECT fit, and fun to look at! Even matches the color of my bike!  | ||
| Buellish |
I had a co worker at the HD shop who had one that he road to work.You better believe he caught a boatload of crap over it. I had a Concours for four months.It was so damn top heavy and hard to move around off the bike.It was difficult to get it up on the center stand and yes.I do know the tricks to do that.But like the Pacific Coast,it's a really good motorcycle. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Yeah, PC800 definitely beats the Concours in lower center of gravity. Concours had close to 8 gallons of fuel up top. PC800 also wins with hydraulic valves. | ||
| Tpoppa |
My PC800 could hang with reasonably skilled sport bike riders on curvy back roads. It could carry more lean angle than you would think...but, when the pace got too hot it would wallow and the suspension would get overwhelmed. It was still good for what it was. Once, I had a rider tell me it looked like a jet-ski-with-wheels. | ||
| 86129squids |
"Once, I had a rider tell me it looked like a jet-ski-with-wheels."  Dude still has it today... | ||
| 86129squids |
I know a couple of biker nut-jobs who took a wadded PC800, stripped it, and made it into a track bike... NOBODY could figure out what it was, unless they were sharp enuf to catch a very few visual cues. My buds at Dual Sport Touring. | ||
| Rwven |
Francois' Frankenbike! | ||
| 86129squids |
That's it! Dunno if they still have it... | ||
| Griffmeister |
This one's a better deal. http://westernmass.craigslist.org/mcy/5142985136.h tml I seem to remember someone posting a link here to an article a year or two ago. Interesting story of a guy dusting off a rat PC and taking an epic journey with a buddy. Almost makes them seem desirable. I still think they're butt ugly though. | ||
| Fuzzz |
I don't usually slander another person's bike, but these things are one of the worst I've ever had the displeasure to ride or work on. IMO, they wallow through corners, can't stop without an anchor, and those stupid little wings tend to lift the suspension if you manage to get them over 80mph. Let the PC Kool-Aiders have them... | ||
| Pwnzor |
Brad, Fuel gauges are just suggestions. I only trust it when it's completely full. Once it drops a bit, I'm using the odometer. I always reset my trip meter. At 100 miles, I'm looking for fuel, I've got about 40-50 miles left, which is plenty for any situation. On my bike, it's time to stretch my legs by that time anyway. I'll reserve my opinion of the Pacific Coast. Give me a VFR. | ||
| Buellish |
The low fuel light on my S3 works pretty well. | ||
| Figorvonbuellingham |
I had no idea those were collectible. I was looking at one last month for $1200. Guess I should have snatched it up. It was kind of weird looking though. Strangely enough that's what appealed to me. I should have done more research. | ||
| 86129squids |
$1200?! Heck, if the plastics were good, that'd be OK to part out for good money! Oh well. Matthew- I've always had a chub for most of the Viffers, especially the early to late '90's models with IIRC gear drive valvetrains... it's too late for me to remember those specifics. Now I've got this '02 Sprint ST, with the inline triple... this, or a lively V-4? Helluva choice... I'm happy with what I've got. I had a very good friend, he passed about 3 years ago, who had a tricked out VFR, later model with the VTEC valves which not everyone appreciated- he was a great, legendary rider, FWIW one of the founders of the BMWROK... knew JUST when it would hit with the transition from 2 valve combustion to 4 valve... He died from COPD issues. He had planned all along to sell the bike, which was high mileage, but VERY well maintained, and farkled OUT. If I could swap my bike for his, no doubt I'd do it... AGGH, but I LOVE my BRG Triumph! Dang. |
