PC800

[Frosty]

I have heard many comments about the Pacific Coast 800, but don't remember seeing one in the flesh.

I stopped at Union Gospel Mission (UGM) Motors because I saw some two wheelers through the display windows. UGM is a charity that helps people with the challenges in their lives. The "Motors" accepts vehicle donations, repairs, rejuvenates, refreshes and sells the vehicles as a fund raiser (also provides jobs for residents). Former neighbor used to donate his time as a salesman. I would choose this place over a used car lot.

https://www.ugmmotors.org/used/Honda/1989-Honda-PC800-976ba35b0a0e094a32a4d1c16a1c36ce.htm
https://www.ugmmotors.org/used/Honda/1989-Honda-PC800-976ba35b0a0e094a32a4d1c16a1c36ce.htm
Oh, Oh! Thirty Three per cent off!
I never rode one of these, but it seems comfortable to sit on. It is a 1989 with 46,000 miles. It looks exceptionally well cared for a 34 yo vehicle and first of breed.
No room in my garage and I already have one unfinished classic.

 

[coaster]

I had a 97, wonderful 1up touring bike, put on 100k miles loved the bike, the only mistake i made was selling the bike.

 

[RedNigel]

I test rode a PC800 in the mid 80s and fell in lust instantly...I didn't even ask how much, as my wife wouldhave never understood

 

[Woodaddict]

i had 2 of them. 1989 was the white one. different color each year, and only 1 color. nice bike for mid range CC touring. i went with the NT, was time to upgrade from carbs to FI

 

[Woodaddict]

I test rode a PC800 in the mid 80s and fell in lust instantly...I didn't even ask how much, as my wife wouldhave never understood

well, was not mid 80's,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1989 was first year in USA. ST1100 came out same year

 

[Phil Tarman]

I was driving from Loveland to Casper in '89 or '90 and stopped at a rest area and I guy was there on a PC. I had not ridden anything at the time but the PC was what tripped the trigger for me. I finally started riding in '97. A man in my church Ft Morgan, where I'd moved in '95 had a pearl white one like the one in Frosty's pix and he wanted to sell it. But, he'd dropped it and it had a long black streak on the right side and he wanted $4200 for it in '98. I ended up buying the '83 Silverwing GL650i and rode it for a year until I bought my first Kawasaki Concours. In '00, the COG Rally was a "Rolling Rally" that started at Brian Head, UT, and then went to Mt. Home, AR, and then on to the NE. I only went to the first 2 but rode with a Swedish guy and a couple from Virginia between Brian Head to Mountain Home, with a detour to Las Vegas to put the Swedish guy's wife on a plane home.

The woman was on a PC and she had no trouble keeping up with us except for one trivial detour. She was only getting about 150 miles to the tank and we were getting 240-275.

I spent about an hour night before last watching YouTube things about PCs. I still love them.

 

[Charlie U]

I guess it has to grow on you, It doesn’t appeal to me. To each his own.

 

[ett]

I regret never owning a PC800.

 

[mikesim]

I often regret not buying one when I had a chance. It was clean, low mileage and well cared for. I've never found another one as nice as that one.

Mike

 

[Coyote Chris]

I guess it has to grow on you, It doesn’t appeal to me. To each his own.

I liked the concept...I did not like the luggage configuration nor the footpeg location...the futureistic design did not appeal to me....I went from an 1983 Wing with a wind jammer after a Yamaha XV920 RH, to the Connie C10. Also had a Yamaha 650 Seca.... I am happy with my choices for that period.

 

[WVRider]

I was looking for a nice one back when I bought the NT. Due to working for Honda years ago, I knew they would last a long time, like the NT. I met a guy a couple years ago with well over 200K miles on his and still going.

 

[Coyote Chris]

I was looking for a nice one back when I bought the NT. Due to working for Honda years ago, I knew they would last a long time, like the NT. I met a guy a couple years ago with well over 200K miles on his and still going.

Love the motor...

 

[ST1100Y]

I'd instantly add one to my stable if I get my hands on one...

 

[rc_heli_nut]

I've seen a couple of them out in the wild, it's an interesting bike for sure. No more carb bikes for me though.

 

[Mark M]

I had a 98 model, which was the last year they were sold state side. I took it touring all over and sold it at 32K miles. The 98
lost the hideous front fender, it was replaced with a normal looking one instead, and Honda decided to also delete the self canceling turn signals. Dare I say that its twin was smoother the the NTs, and with the self adjusting valves it never needed adjustments. It was stone reliableIt, a spaceship among mere motorbikes, and I really enjoyed its ownership.