Description
7/17 Update: The seller has provided service receipts from 2017 which included fork seals and fluid, the wider Clearview Windshields windshield, brake and clutch flush and coolant check, as well as the Throttle Meister bar ends. He has also located a second key which will be included in the sale.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1989 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In 1985, Honda opened up an American R&D branch, and one of their early project goals was to create a motorcycle different and unique from what customers had been used to seeing. The project brought both motorcycle and car engineers together – drivetrain, engine, and frame were developed by the bike engineers while body and styling was handled by the car engineers. Come 1989, the Honda PC800 ‘Pacific Coast’ appeared in showrooms.
The engine was a 57hp, 45° V-Twin stolen from the VT800 Shadow with lots of rubber mounts put about to reduce vibrations. After all, this was a bike marketed as friendly and reliable towards white-collar professionals as an easy daily rider. Honda delivered on this with a comfortable riding position, car-like instrument cluster, low-maintenance shaft drive, 5-speed gearbox, and a reliable drivetrain that could go 80-100k miles with just regular services.
The Pacific Coast was actually offered in two model runs, ’89-’90 and ’94-’98 and by far the niftiest feature was the integrated trunk. The passenger seat was attached to a trunk lid that was controlled by a pull release under the lockable gas cap. Two storage areas flanked the rear wheel, and the space was ample – you could easily store two full-face helmets and two medium-sized bags, or plenty of groceries. For more info on this unusual and and offbeat bike, check out Rider Magazine’s retrospective here.
Manufactured February 1989, this example is VIN: JH2RC3414KM000346. The seller has owner the bike six years and states, “We have two of these and already sold one, we liked how unique this bike looks, with a real trunk and features that make it look like no other motorcycle. Maybe something out of RoboCop. The way this bike looks drew us to purchase two for display. We were very surprised how smooth and easy it is to ride considering its size, and it is very comfortable.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 30 miles. The odometer shows 10,811 miles.
Maintenance:
6/17 Update: The seller has provided service receipts from 2017 which included fork seals and fluid, the wider Clearview Windshields windshield, brake and clutch flush and coolant check, as well as the Throttle Meister bar ends.
Per the seller, “Oil change in preparation for the sale, and every year since we own it. Brake fluid and clutch fluid flush and bleed. We did significant work with brake/clutch/engine fluids and also cleaned the carbs.”
Modifications:
Throttlemeister bar ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler ME880 Marathon tires with date codes of 2115 and 0617.
The sale includes two keys and tool kit.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Pompano Beach, Florida, this Honda is offered on a clean Forida title. Have any PC800 Pacific Coast stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
