The PC800 was high on my list when moving from a CX500 (setup for touring). I found a newer model (they went away and then came back IIRC) with a color-matched GIVI top trunk for $3K. Had the deal on the V-Star not come along, I'd be riding one today.
(not the one I looked at, but I like pics in threads...)
In reply to Rusnak_322:
That's what I thought, in my unfortunate experience they never stop falling over there. Keep going till they get to the bars, the dirt, with mud.
what about this - a little negotiating on your part should have you close to your budget. Plus they look look so sweet.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcd/3243481997.html
http://eugene.craigslist.org/mcd/3210551719.html
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/3286593226.html
Rusnak_322 wrote:Flight Service wrote: I caught a 1500 coming off the stand at work one day. Back hurt for 2 weeks, and I was alot stronger then. If you pick up a handle bar in the ground gold wing up since you were 14, (not talking the baby-GL 1000/1100/1200 UJM models, I mean the 1500 (like you suggested he purchase) and 1800 versions) I salute you Mr. HooganSchwartnegerNorris, Sir!!!! I am sorry for ever saying something that you would not agree with, SIR! But since I doubt you are the son of Jor-el and the yellow sun has strange effects on your genetic structure I will bet this was a crash guards up lift on a semi-hard surface. 900~1000lbs is more than un-believable for a 14 year old to manipulate.He didn't dead lift it, just put it back on the wheels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlFY91626u0...and yes the PC800 looks fat scooter ugly, but they out handle a GL (and for what the GL is they do maneuver well), have better fuel economy no matter which version GL you buy, have a thinner profile which is great for commuting and have a larger single compartment (vs the dressed GLs 3 compartments) which all lead to a great day to day bike.
That's it. And while no, I'm not Arnold and have never been. I did a lot of BMX and skateboarding as a kid, strong legs. And I've been taller than my dad since I was 13.5 almost 14. I will say, I've never tried picking up a 1500 but the 1200 wasn't bad at all once I figured it out.
'Tis done:
It's a 98 with 47k miles. Last year they were made, and according to Wikipedia the rarest - only ~500 that year! The guy knocked $500 off due to a clutch that slips some in the lower gears. I can replace that myself for a fraction of that. Service records, all fluids changed within the last 5000 miles, Metzler tires... It's even the fastest color.
Without you guys, I never would've known this model existed. Thanks! More pics to follow when it's not dark out (I bought it in daylight, don't worry), but here's a crappy iPhone photo to start. Pinchvalve, that's funny - I'm going to a PC800 from a GL500i, which is effectively a CX500 with touring bags and a Goldwing fairing. Great minds...!
Sweet! Mine was a couple years older with the funky front wheel disc covers.
I really liked one mod the previous owner had done - a thick sheepskin cover for the front seat. The factory seat is ok, not awesome, for 500 mile days. I also liked the taller windscreen.
Does your muffler sound chirpy? Most do. There's a simple mod someone did, where you take off the cover, drill a hole through, and fasten a bolt across the muffler to quiet the baffles.
There's a very active Yahoo group for these.
Enjoy the ride!
I'll have to look that up. Yes, it does, in fact, sound more like George Jetson's flying car than a proper motorcycle. 
Heh, I grew accustomed to mine and never did the mod. Got a lot of "hey man, is that electric?" comments. Nope, V-twin, maybe quietest ever made!
Happy to have helped man. Enjoy it!!!!
Why do most new motorcyles look like space ships. Except for cruisers, which look like characatures of Marlon Brando's bike from "The Wild One" (which was a Triumph).
Moparman wrote: Why do most new motorcyles look like space ships. Except for cruisers, which look like characatures of Marlon Brando's bike from "The Wild One" (which was a Triumph).
This was the first like that as I understand it. First released in 1989 believe it or not.
Congrats on the new scoot.
Wow, the PCH looks like it could be a contemporary bike, aside from the rectangular headlight. That should be a dream to ride.
How is it?
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