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I'm one of you now!
Written by israel_96gtp on 5/21/2010 at 02:03 am

I have an owner's manual in the original sleeve if you need one.

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From: "Karen Boehler" <karen_boehler@...>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:00 PM
To: <ipcrc@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: PC800: I'm one of you now!

> PCers:
>
> My black, 1995 PC arrived on my doorstep this afternoon (late, but better
> late than never), and I've had a chance to make a quick run into town
> (about 14 miles round trip.) Tomorrow, I'll head 75 miles west to the
> AspenCash Motorcycle Rally in Ruidoso, so I'll have a little better chance
> to assess what I like and have questions about.
>
> For now though, a few initial questions.
>
> First, the former owner could NOT find the manual. Is it on line or does
> anyone have one they'd like to sell me? (Is the manual one of the things I
> can order from the "Order a Shop Manual" link?) Some of my questions are
> going to sound stupid, because the answers are probably in the manual, but
> since I don't have one, I'll ask. (And in no particular order.)
>
> No helmet lock? Does anyone make an aftermarket one, or do I just have to
> attach a carabiner to the grab handles?
>
> It does NOT have a rack. I saw two in the links section, althoiugh I can't
> seem to find them now. Are both still made? One better than the other?
> Others?
>
> Biggest disappointment is that the tank's plastic. :-( I just bought a
> beautiful magnetic tank bag. It DOES change over to strap if I can find
> the straps, but WHERE do I hook them? I LOVE the plastic, but is there a
> way to get the front strap around the front fork? And how the heck do I
> get the seat off to attach the bottom straps?
>
> In fact, how do I get to ANYTHING in the engine? (I know my mechanic
> knows, and I'll mostly let him do stuff, but I don't like to be totally
> ignorant.)
>
> LOVE the self-cancelling turn signals. Haven't had those since my BMW.
> Also the kickstand switch. That's cool! (Esp. for someone who tends to
> ride off with the stand down.)
>
> Do gotta get used to the lean (the Connie sits almost straight up) but I
> like that once it's leaned, it doesn't go any further.)
>
> It's missing one of the bar ends. Are those stock or how do I get just
> one?
>
> Gas mileage and tank size? NO idea what to expect. With all the plastic,
> I'm guessing there isn't a reserve, but maybe I'm wrong. If there isn't,
> is the gas gauge accurate, and since I live in the land of VERY LONG ROADS
> with no gas stations for 60-100 miles, at what point should I say, "OK,
> STOP and fill up?" (And remember, I'm used to a Connie with a 7.2 gal tank
> and 300+ mile range.)
>
> I'm going to think about the windshield. It's definitely taller than that
> on my Connie or SilverWing, but I can just peep over and I'm going to have
> to see how it does on the road (tomorrow) and at night. (I've got bad
> night vision, so need bright lights and a clear view ahead.)
>
> Speaking of which, how bright is the headlight? I saw some chatter about
> bulbs, and the Connie had the electrical upgrade for the big bright bulb.
> (Can't remember the wattage.)
>
> It was still not as good as the Wing at night, so if it's a Honda vs.
> Kawasaki thing, I'm hoping I'll be OK with whatever's in it.
>
> Oh, and crash bars/road pegs. I saw the Mick-O-Pegs in the database, but
> $299!!!!!! I'm a poor person. :-( And I want something that will save the
> plastic when I do inevitably drop it at low speeds.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> It is smooth, and I love the way it sounds (SO quiet) and rides. Obviously
> I'll know more tomorrow, but whoever said it was top heavy hasn't ridden a
> Connie. Even the gas rides lower in the PC, and I feel MUCH more
> comfortable at slow speeds and going around corners. I'm also sitting a
> bit lower, which makes me more comfortable at stops.
>
> Whew!!!
>
> I said just a few questions <g>, so I'll stop now. But I AM going to the
> MC rally tomorrow, so if anyone has suggestions for stuff I could get
> there, let me know.
>
> Oh, I AM digest impaired, so if you want to e-mail me directly, or copy
> your post, that would help.
>
> See what you're getting into with me on your list?
>
> KAB
> Roswell, NM
>
> ?Never underestimate the power of blind faith. It can manifest in ways
> that bend the laws of physics or break them entirely.? "True Blood," Aug.
> 30, 2009
>
>
>
>
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