Rich's PC800 "Modifications & Equipment" Page

Here are the modifications that I have made to my PC.

I have also included links to lead you to the vendors who sell these products.

  1. Clearview +5 Shield. Available from Sport Touring Accessories.

  2. Halogen 80/100 Headlamp. Available from many good auto parts stores, or from Sport Touring Accessories.

  3. Vista Cruise Throttle Lock. Available from most motorcycle shops.

  4. Dual 55 watt driving lights by The Electrical Connection. Available from Sport Touring Accessories. Visit the manufacturer's website at the Electrical Connection.

    A note of caution. These lights will have the tendency to overwhelm the PC's charging system. I strongly recommend some sort of device also be installed to monitor the "health" of your charging system while using these. See the Battery Monitor below. I have removed the 55 watt bulbs and installed 35 watt bulbs. The 35 watt bulbs DO NOT overwhelm the charging system, and the light output is still good. For a picture of the driving light kit, click HERE.

  5. Air Horns. Available from many good auto parts stores. (Compressor and Relay under seat, trumpets concealed by front crash bar covers. Used existing switch to power the relay.) For installation info, look below for the link for me "Air Horn Installation" page.

  6. 6 circuit fuse block. Available from many good auto parts stores. (mounted under seat.)

  7. Cigarette lighter. Available from any good auto parts store. Mounted in trunk to charge cell phone and scanner. I also use it to backfeed a charge from my Battery Tender to the battery.

  8. Battery Monitor single LED light. Installed immediately to the left of the choke lever. Available from Sport Touring Accessories.

  9. K&N Air filter, part # HA-8089. Available from most motorcycle shops or from K&N Filters.

  10. Hondaline Trunk light kit, part # 08162-MR500. Well worth the $30.00 price (and the 90 minute installation). Available from any Honda dealer by special order.

  11. Trunk mats. This is an item that I designed myself, modeled after an early PC accessory that was offered by Honda. They don't offer them any longer, so now I do. Email me if you are interested (see link below...).

  12. Metzeler ME880 tires (or tyres, depends where you are from...). Last tire change, I decided to try to Metzelers. How do I like them? They make the bike feel more responsive, like it weighs 100 pounds less. The front tire now does *not* follow grooves and cracks in the roadway, and tracks straight over metal grate bridge decking. So far, I am pleased with my decision to go with the Metzelers.

  13. Kisan Path Blazer and Tail Blazer. These are more commonly known as a head light modulator (Path Blazer) and a tail light modulator (Tail Blazer). Both units are direct in-line "plug in" units and can be installed in minutes (*not* hours...). Kisan has very good customer service (as opposed to their competition, which is Kriss). Available from Kisan.

  14. Kriss 4-way flashers. Speaking of Kriss, they have *one* product that I had to have. However, after receiving a healthy dose of their legendary *poor* customer service, I was ready to go without their 4 way flasher kit. However, a lister offered me a working unit that was used, so I ended up with one anyway. Don't look for a link to Kriss for more info, it's not worth my time to post one here. You'll just have to look it up yourself.

  15. Waterproof 12 volt outlet. This one I mounted (recessed) into the left hand fairing pocket, next to the switch for the 4-way flashers. This is a nifty unit from the folks at The Electrical Connection. Available from the Electrical Connection.

  16. Sunline Grand Touring Grips These sound really impressive, and I do like them. They are rounded (i.e. fatter in the center) and are Gel rubber (as opposed to foam). They do a good job of isolating vibration from your hands. They are available from Dennis Kirk.

  17. GIVI E52 (R301) topcase, SR10 toprack, and E97 Brake light kit. This is the latest addition. This is the newest topcase model in the GIVI line. It has a much improved access latch design (compared to the E460), and 2 full face helmets fit inside. The E97 brake light kit adds brake lights that resemble the PC's (one that is each side of center.) Braking visibilty is greatly improved. The match of the R301 (Candy Red) lid was surprisingly accurate. I am very pleased with this purchase, although the customer service and marketing efforts at GIVI USA need MAJOR improvement. I am very disappointed with their lack of customer service. It took a month to get someone at GIVI USA to care that they had sent me an incomplete E97 kit, and to do something about it. I have already designed a "mat" for the inside of it that is similar to the "trunk mats" listed above. For more info, see my webpage HERE.

    Following this is a complete list of what I've done to the bike since I've owned it. The date is in this format: YYMMDD. Following that is the mileage. The second half is the listing of all maintenance performed.

    990515 16550 misc Bought bike on consignment from Honda dealer. Paid currently listed blue book price. Bike on second set of tires with good tread (K177's), new battery 6 weeks earlier, standard Honda shield.
    990724 19350 body Installed Clearview +5 Shield ($170, STA), a Wagner Halogen 80/100 headlamp ($9, NAPA). Reaimed headlamp.
    990810 19800 misc Still observing good gas mileage, despite adding taller shield. Appears to be only a slight mileage penalty.
    000101 23525 misc Vista Cruise added. IRE $22.95
    000101 23525 misc Trunk light kit added. W.O.P. $31.00
    000101 23525 misc Added heavier Cigarette Lighter socket to "back-feed" Battery Tender with. Radio Shack $5.95
    000101 23525 misc Driving light kit added. Sport Touring Accessories $129.00
    000101 23525 tire Pair of K555's purchased. W.O.P. quote (labor, mounting, balancing) $191.00. Not installed yet.
    000101 23525 misc Air Horns added. Trumpets behind front crash bar covers, Comp. & Relay under seat. A-Z $25.00 + $10 misc. (wiring, tubing)
    000301 24100 tire Pair of K555's installed (date codes 369 front & 399 rear). Mounted, spin balanced & tax for $183.29. W.O.P. (What a Bargain!)
    000301 24200 misc Battery Monitor installed, placed to the left of choke lever. A MUST with driving lights! S.T.A. $27.00
    000601 27000 misc Pathblazer headlight modulator installed. TCBMW $85.00
    000701 28000 misc Tailblazer taillight modulator installed. Kisan $72.00
    000901 31000 misc Kriss 4 way flasher kit installed. Roger Prince (fellow PC'er) $25.00
    001101 33000 tire Pair of Metzeler ME880's installed (codes 340 & 459). R&R, Mounted, Balanced, & Tax for $325.73. TCBMW.
    010101 33500 fuel Choke cable installed (For a '97-'98 as ordered by Sportland). Difficult to tell that knob doesn't exactly match. $38.00.
    010505 35200 elec Changed bulbs in STA Driving Lights from 55w to 35w bulbs. Output is similar without the stress on charging system. NAPA $12.00
    010511 35400 misc Installed Midland 75-805 CB/WX/FM radio. Wired Shoei RF700 for sound. Total cost $120.00
    010517 35600 misc Installed new Givi E52-R301 and SR10 rack. (Still waiting on E97 light kit.) AZ Motorsports $385.00
    010615 37250 misc Replaced center (over the license plate) tail light bulb. Sylvania 912LL. On hand.
    010722 39600 misc Installed GIVI E97 light kit in my E52 box. Does a nice job of lighting up my rear end when braking... ;-)
    020222 46000 misc R & R Steering head bearings, replaced with tapered type. IRE $200.00
    020222 46000 tire R & R Front Metzeler ME880 tire (code 4301), 120/80-17. Old one had 14,000 miles. Could have gone another 2,000. IRE $145.00.
    020222 46000 misc R & R Fork springs. Replaced with Progressive. Changed fork oil also. IRE $95.00.
    020611 49300 tire Rear Metzeler ME880 tire (code 3501), 140/90-15. Old had 16,300 and had 1,500 more, but was leaving for Hoot. IRE $160.00.
    020611 49300 elec Replaced battery with Energizer/Yuasa OE type Sealed Gel. F&F $40.00. 020915 54600 elec Replaced Regulator/Recifier unit. Rick's M/C Enterprises brand - IRE $100.75

    Maintenance issues:

    990516 16660 main Oil and filter changed with Honda filter and Honda 10w-40 oil ($24, Honda dealer), all other fluid levels good.
    990517 16750 main Changed final drive oil with Valvoline Semi-synthetic ($4, Advance). Observing fuel mileage of 45 mpg (mixed city and highway). Installed 12v. "plug" in trunk for charging cellular phone ($5, Advance).
    991201 23050 main Oil changed with Honda GP4 10w-40, FRAM filter. Oil-W.O.P $3.50 / qt., Filter-F&F $5.95.
    000101 23525 main Coolant changed with Coolanol Motorcycle pre-mix. IRE $8.95. / 2 qts.
    000101 23525 main Fuel Filter changed with Honda filter. W.O.P $10.70.
    000101 23525 main Final Drive oil changed with Valvoline Semi-Synthetic. Advance $3.95 / qt.
    000101 23525 main Spark plugs changed with NGK DPR7EA-9. IRE $2.50 ea.
    000101 23525 main Air filter changed with K&N. IRE $35.95
    000501 26100 main Clutch and brake fluids changed, carbs synch'ed. Scratch (gouge) added by tech. to left side of trunk @ no charge. W.O.P. $90.00
    000701 28000 main Oil and filter changed. Honda GP4 10w-40 and Honda filter. W.O.P. $24.00
    000901 31000 main Oil and filter changed. Honda GP4 10w-40 and Honda filter. W.O.P. $24.00
    010101 33500 main Installed new NGK plugs (DPR7EA-9). IRE $2.50 each.
    010101 33500 main Checked K&N air filter (OK), Checked Steering Head Bearings (OK). Checked items as per 32,000 mile service requirements (OK).
    010101 33500 main Final Drive oil changed with Valvoline Semi-Synthetic (on-hand).
    010201 33700 main Cleaned and re-oiled K&N filter. K&N Oil - IRE $6.00
    010325 34025 main Oil and filter changed. Honda GP4 10w-40 and Honda filter. IRE $15.00
    010421 34600 main Carburetors synch'ed. First time for doing it myself, 1" off... EASY! Idles/runs much smoother. Motion Pro. IRE $39.00.
    010401 34050 main Oil and filter changed. Honda GP4 10w-40 and Honda filter. IRE $16.00.
    010513 35500 main Changed oil - Honda GN4 10w-40 and Honda filter. IRE $16.00
    010615 37250 main Changed oil - Honda GN4 10w-40 and Honda filter. IRE $16.00
    010722 39600 main Changed oil - Honda GN4 10w-40 and Honda filter. IRE $16.00
    010831 41500 main Changed oil (and I "changed" oils...) - Mobil 1 15w-50 and Honda filter. Wal-Mart/WOP $22.50
    020121 46000 main Oil changed- Mobil 1 15w-50 & Honda filter. W-M/WOP $22.50.
    020121 46000 main Carbs synchronized. Adjusted slightly.
    020121 46000 main Cleaned and re-oiled K&N air filter.
    020121 46000 main Final Drive oil changed - Valvoline semi-synthetic.
    020121 46000 main Spark plugs changed - Autolite MP4164 platinum. F-F $12.00.
    020121 46000 main Fuel filter changed - EMGO filter. IRE $4.00.
    020121 46000 main Coolant changed - Coolanol M/C pre-mixed. IRE $9.00.
    020130 46000 main Replaced radiator cap. Gaskets on old one were cracked and brittle. IRE $20.00.
    020222 46000 main R & R brake fluid. IRE $26.00.
    020222 46000 main R & R clutch fluid. IRE $28.00.
    020222 46000 main Greased speedo cable and drive. IRE (no charge).
    020222 46000 main Notes: Front brake pads, front wheel bearings, front fork seals, all inspected and checked out OK.
    020603 49100 main Oil changed- Mobil 1 15w-50 & Honda filter. Meijer/Niehaus $20.00.
    020611 49300 main Rear brake inspected. Brake pivots and cam lubed, shoes OK. Adjusted rear brake light switch. Spline greased.
    020720 52500 main Oil changed- Mobil 1 15w-50 & Honda filter. Meijer/Niehaus $20.00.
    021001 55500 main Oil changed - Mobil 1 15w-50 & Honda filter. $20.00.
    030405 57600 main Synchronization of carbs checked. No adjustement needed.
    030405 57600 main Cleaned and re-oiled K&N air filter.
    030405 57600 main Spark plugs changed. NGK DPR7-EA9 (Original equipment). F&F $6.00.
    030405 57600 main Replaced lower shock bushings. IRE $5.00.
    030405 57600 main Adjusted rear brake.

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Page last updated on February 14, 2002