Brother Phil my man, you have to wear gloves. We wear helmets in case our head smacks the ground, and we wear gloves in case we find ourselves doing a 40mph push-up on the pavement. I wadded a GPz600 going 70 on a forest road, got sideswiped by a Trailblazer going about 35 on a CBR1000, lowsided at Talladega GPR doing about 90 on a CB-1, and locked my front wheel and dumped the same CBR1000 on newly-wet pavement. But the one that really injured me (pretty badly, too) was on my third PC, and I was stopped, waiting on traffic so I could turn left. Doing 0 mph, I got t-boned by a jackwagon in an S-2000 having a midlife crisis and it threw me 30 feet into oncoming traffic. In every instance except Talladega, my hands hit the ground first. At Talladega, they hit second. A bunch of us met at the shop one Sunday for a group ride, and this one dude didn't have any gloves. I mentioned it, and he was all "ehhhh I don't need gloves" and after seeing literally dozens of our customers come in with wrecked bikes, we always go over their helmets, jackets and gloves to see how bad things could have been. Gloves are almost always severely abraded, sometimes ripped apart. So this dude is AT THE DEALERSHIP with the owner, the owner's son, and the lead mechanic (me, who offered to pay for new gloves on the spot (with my fancy employee discount)) and he maintained his "ehhhhhh" mindset. Well, okey dokey, dude, you keep living that life. 40 minutes later on 25 between Leeds and Vandiver, he put it in the ditch. On his way to the ditch he rolled his right hand across three feet of asphalt, then three feet of the gravel and debris that typically lines paved roads. Instant shock, and although he also gigged his shoulder and elbow, the only thing he was aware of was that shredded hand. He was shaking so hard that he was flicking blood all over the place. I regret looking at it, because you could see the parts of his hand that make hands operate, if you know what I mean. And a free pair of gloves was dangling in his face less than an hour ago. I don't want to wreck. I don't expect to wreck. I also don't want or expect a kitchen fire, but you can rest assured my ass has a fire extinguisher, just in case.? If I go down on my bike again - key word: IF - I want to keep my skin off of the earth. All it takes is once, man, and you don't even have to be moving to end up on your butt. Anecdotes and third-hand stories aside, I'm living proof of that.
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Friday, January 3, 2025, Phil Warner via <philwarner= [email protected]> wrote: I replaced the grips on my 89 with larger diameter grips with soft rubber inserts because the small diameter hard OEM grips put my hands to sleep.? I was concerned that the new grips did not allow for bar end weights, but I have not noticed any problems without them.
?
? The 90s both came with slip on grips over the OEM ones, one set rubber and one set foam, and retain the OEM bar end weights, but I can't tell any difference in bar vibration or control between the 89 and the 90s.? I can ride the 89 with "fat grips" without gloves in the summer without losing the feeling in my hands.? The 90s with slip on's are better than the hard OEM grips alone, but I still need gloves for extra cushioning.
?
--
Phil in Northwest Arkansas
|
A set of silver "fat grips" I put on my 04 Triumph America went on without modification, but I did have to do a little machining on this black throttle grip to fit within the PC's cable guides? There may be some out there that would fit the PC out of the box, but I thought the black ones would look better on the PC.
--
Phil in Northwest Arkansas
|
This is something new to me. My right hand does get numb on my 96. I will check the data base for more info. Thanks for the observation.? Kenton
I replaced the grips on my 89 with larger diameter grips with soft rubber inserts because the small diameter hard OEM grips put my hands to sleep.? I was concerned that the new grips did not allow for bar end weights, but I have not noticed any problems without them.
?
? The 90s both came with slip on grips over the OEM ones, one set rubber and one set foam, and retain the OEM bar end weights, but I can't tell any difference in bar vibration or control between the 89 and the 90s.? I can ride the 89 with "fat grips" without gloves in the summer without losing the feeling in my hands.? The 90s with slip on's are better than the hard OEM grips alone, but I still need gloves for extra cushioning.
?
--
Phil in Northwest Arkansas
|
I replaced the grips on my 89 with larger diameter grips with soft rubber inserts because the small diameter hard OEM grips put my hands to sleep.? I was concerned that the new grips did not allow for bar end weights, but I have not noticed any problems without them.
?
? The 90s both came with slip on grips over the OEM ones, one set rubber and one set foam, and retain the OEM bar end weights, but I can't tell any difference in bar vibration or control between the 89 and the 90s.? I can ride the 89 with "fat grips" without gloves in the summer without losing the feeling in my hands.? The 90s with slip on's are better than the hard OEM grips alone, but I still need gloves for extra cushioning.
?
--
Phil in Northwest Arkansas
|
Please don't send it to me.? I just happened to need them and found them there.? Parts Giant, J&P Cycle (where I got mine) and Amazon all carry them.? Here's their catalog of all of the things they carry.? I have a 2002 Triumph, a 2000 Harley, and a 1998 Pacific Coast.? I'm always needing parts, J&P is perfectly adequate (not great, not horrible), Parts Giant is also a mixed bag, Amazon is OK if you already know what you want and don't need any support.? BUT if Kuryakyn makes one, theirs will be top end, and you'll pay a top end price for it.??
And it is a great group.? Honestly better than most of the MC groups online.? Everyone sincerely wants to help you.? No agendas, no end fighting, just good folks.
Well, dang it Dave, that’s very gracious of you. Let me know how to get in touch with you and I’ll happily pay the shipping.
?
What a great group. Thx all, I’ll have plenty more ?questions downstream.?
- Mike
|
Well, dang it Dave, that’s very gracious of you. Let me know how to get in touch with you and I’ll happily pay the shipping.
?
What a great group. Thx all, I’ll have plenty more ?questions downstream.?
- Mike
|
I bought a set of bar end weights that were actually heavy enough to help the buzziness?of the handlebars at certain speeds on certain pavements (mine is normally fine but certain scenarios will cause it to be buzzy).? The nice part is that they also had a throttle holder so you could use it as a cruise control of sorts.? Made by Kuryakyn.? Yes they are high end, yes they are expensive ($59 EACH, the cruise control one is $99) but they will last forever.
Dave Watkins
Howdy all,
New Pacific Coast owner here in California. Just picked up a low mileage 1998 on a whim. It’s got some cracks in the plastic but runs great.
Appears to have been down more than once, lol, and is missing the handle bar weight for the right side. Just the weight itself. The piece the weight screws into is still visible inside the handlebar.?
Anyone have one available or know where one can be found?
Thanks in advance and cheers!
|
I have a pair you can have for free. You just need to pay to ship them.
|
? Welcome to the group and PC800's!
? The bar weight is OEM part #53105-MM5-010 which no longer appears to be made but see some used ones on eBay.
? Otherwise, it's a pretty common aftermarket part to buy in sets which could be a better option to be honest. The stock weights and hard rubber grips buzzed my hands to sleep at highway speeds but a soft slip-on grip cover helped a lot with that.
Cheers!
On Mon, Dec 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM, SoCalGuy wrote:
Howdy all,
New Pacific Coast owner here in California. Just picked up a low mileage 1998 on a whim. It’s got some cracks in the plastic but runs great.
Appears to have been down more than once, lol, and is missing the handle bar weight for the right side. Just the weight itself. The piece the weight screws into is still visible inside the handlebar.?
Anyone have one available or know where one can be found?
Thanks in advance and cheers!
|
Howdy all,
New Pacific Coast owner here in California. Just picked up a low mileage 1998 on a whim. It’s got some cracks in the plastic but runs great.
Appears to have been down more than once, lol, and is missing the handle bar weight for the right side. Just the weight itself. The piece the weight screws into is still visible inside the handlebar.?
Anyone have one available or know where one can be found?
Thanks in advance and cheers!
|
Someone needs this thing under the Christmas this year! ?
|
Re: Laid down need parts!!
Unfortunately I'm outside Toronto Ontario. I have a complete bike good for plastics and rear end. Ujoint has low milage. $500 takes it. Has upper and lower spoiler and back rest. Had bra on front for its life. Malcolm.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Larry Lee via <leelarry70= [email protected]> wrote: I have All the parts you need?
So it finally happened riding to work laid down the pc on the left side going about 30 in mph.? I'm looking for the left side rear view mirror the whole thing.? Left side lower protector( the one that covers the crash bars. I've got a white pc800 so that plastic is grey) left step holder cover, left lower cover, left side cover, left exhaust maintenance cover, I think that's it.?
|
Re: Laid down need parts!!
I have All the parts you need?
So it finally happened riding to work laid down the pc on the left side going about 30 in mph.? I'm looking for the left side rear view mirror the whole thing.? Left side lower protector( the one that covers the crash bars. I've got a white pc800 so that plastic is grey) left step holder cover, left lower cover, left side cover, left exhaust maintenance cover, I think that's it.?
|
Re: Laid down need parts!!
I have All the parts you need hoping you didn't get hurt
So it finally happened riding to work laid down the pc on the left side going about 30 in mph.? I'm looking for the left side rear view mirror the whole thing.? Left side lower protector( the one that covers the crash bars. I've got a white pc800 so that plastic is grey) left step holder cover, left lower cover, left side cover, left exhaust maintenance cover, I think that's it.?
|
So it finally happened riding to work laid down the pc on the left side going about 30 in mph.? I'm looking for the left side rear view mirror the whole thing.? Left side lower protector( the one that covers the crash bars. I've got a white pc800 so that plastic is grey) left step holder cover, left lower cover, left side cover, left exhaust maintenance cover, I think that's it.?
|
I am in the same situation with a few other reasons. My 96 PC with 12K is sitting in a garage that I will not have soon! I have done many upgrades and maintence. I have spent over 3500.00 just in parts and service mostly parts and I have every receipt. I also have all the old parts that where replaceed. Much of it is still usable and looks great. I learned a long time ago to keep everything that comes off the subject. I paid 3500. for the bike that looks new. Until you take the vail off of the machine it is very hard to know what you have. Like you just to get all organized and accounted for is over whelming. But, you have to do it for the buyer. Wish I was there to help you. My last work was in Las Cruses. When I was there i bought a 73 Moto Guzzi Eldorado in Albuquerque from the Original Qwner. I sold that love affair and bought the PC. I love the utilitarian of the bike. If you would like to talk let me know and I will give you an email? where I will give you my number. Hang in ther sister. Lokking for a place back in the southwest to call it home for good.
Thanks Kenton Cincinnati, OH
On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 11:02?PM Karen Boehler via <karen_boehler= [email protected]> wrote:
OK. I’ve been lurking on this site for a long time now, but I need to get rid of EVERYTHING motorcycle related. (I’m old, broken and simply can’t ride anymore. Walking is hard enough.)
I’ve got a 1994 black PC, very well ridden and it looks it but the last time someone checked it ran; a 2010 Honda NT700V in really good condition, because I bought it just before I realized I couldn’t ride any more. It has a LOT of farkles; and a 2006 Honda Reflex scooter. (Thought I was going to ride that, but I guess not.)
The Reflex definitely runs, and ALL the bikes were put in running condition but then I realized I couldn’t ride them.
In addition, I’ve got a sh*tload of motorcycle stuff I just want to clear out and don’t want to take to the dump. Everything from used helmets (I know, but maybe someone wants to make art out of them; unopened parts from dozens of bikes I’ve owned; tools; stuff I’m not even sure what it is.
Oh, and motorcycle clothing and riding accessories. I’m a big girl so they should fit anyone.
Pics are hard to come by because they are all jammed under a motorcycle port cover and it’s hard for me to get in there.
I’d really like to get rid of EVERYTHING in one sale. So if you want me to try to get some pics or have questions, let me know. Make me a reasonable offer for everything and I’ll probably take you up on it.
I am in Roswell, NM, so you can check out the aliens while you’re here.
|
OK. I’ve been lurking on this site for a long time now, but I need to get rid of EVERYTHING motorcycle related. (I’m old, broken and simply can’t ride anymore. Walking is hard enough.)
I’ve got a 1994 black PC, very well ridden and it looks it but the last time someone checked it ran; a 2010 Honda NT700V in really good condition, because I bought it just before I realized I couldn’t ride any more. It has a LOT of farkles; and a 2006 Honda Reflex scooter. (Thought I was going to ride that, but I guess not.)
The Reflex definitely runs, and ALL the bikes were put in running condition but then I realized I couldn’t ride them.
In addition, I’ve got a sh*tload of motorcycle stuff I just want to clear out and don’t want to take to the dump. Everything from used helmets (I know, but maybe someone wants to make art out of them; unopened parts from dozens of bikes I’ve owned; tools; stuff I’m not even sure what it is.
Oh, and motorcycle clothing and riding accessories. I’m a big girl so they should fit anyone.
Pics are hard to come by because they are all jammed under a motorcycle port cover and it’s hard for me to get in there.
I’d really like to get rid of EVERYTHING in one sale. So if you want me to try to get some pics or have questions, let me know. Make me a reasonable offer for everything and I’ll probably take you up on it.
I am in Roswell, NM, so you can check out the aliens while you’re here.
|
Re: 1989 Pacific Coast for Sale
|
Re: 1989 Pacific Coast for Sale
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Wed, Nov 27, 2024, at 1:38 AM, markhutchens (null) via groups.io wrote:
Not so good news first.
It has not been ridden for the last 12 years but has been stored covered in my garage since then. Carb needs a rebuild. Tires were new when I put her into to? storage YMMV.
44000 miles, excellent condition, never down, not a scratch on her.
Pluses:
Corbin saddle?
Clearview windshield with vent
Givi tank trunk
Wired for heated gear?
New in
Also have the original saddle, windshield, and backrest
--?
mchutchens
|
1989 Pacific Coast for Sale
Not so good news first.
It has not been ridden for the last 12 years but has been stored covered in my garage since then. Carb needs a rebuild. Tires were new when I put her into to storage YMMV.
44000 miles, excellent condition, never down, not a scratch on her.
Pluses:
Corbin saddle
Clearview windshield with vent
Givi tank trunk
Wired for heated gear
New in
Also have the original saddle, windshield, and backrest
--
mchutchens
|
Phil Warner
Canute
Dan Hildebrand