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Hey Motorcycle 2nd Love or better Gang,

I have gotten my choice for a bike down to 2. I have been slowed down due to clearing up seizures etc. That is another story.

I'm looking hard for a good clean low mileage late model 1990 to 1996 or 1998 Honda Pacific Coast 800. The more I studied about them the more I loved them. I do not understand why they stopped making them. If I cannot find one soon enough or I do not go with my 2nd but, equal choice I'm thinking about a Honda Rebel since it is a starter cruiser which would allow me to get use to riding again as well as build my strength physically also.

Now for the other bike I'm looking equally as hard at is a new 2008 Hyosung GV650. The engine is basicly Suzuki and the tranny has many Harley parts. It comes with a 2 year front to back warranty no restrictions. It sits low so I get good flat feet contact with ground. It is 71HP high torque lowend factory. To lowend high torque. Answer is a new exhaust kit that goes from 1 single big pipe out back to 2 shorter pipes plus the kit comes with new air box system and carb kit to rejet. This kit lightens bottom end torque raises HP to between 80 & 85 plus pushs top end on up. Top end was good anyway but, Less rpm and fuel on interstate for the several trips a year to Nashville to see new grandson and several trips to Carrollton, TX to see best Bud since 6th grade.

Most info was out there for me on PC800 and have gotten really good reports from Hyosung bike owners I could reach in Arkansas. We have 7 or 8 dealers in AR which surprised me. The really nice PC800's with 5 to 10K miles run around $5000 and the new 2008 Hyosung GV650 which looks real close like a
V-Rod is $6500 including all dealer add on stuff like prep and shipping. There are some orange with black wide stripe down top of fenders and tank that are 2007 only that can be gotten for $5500 or less with full warranty. One dealer says it was close to time to pay int. for floor plan and if I would make 3 hour drive there was no way I would leave without that bike. He would make it work. I like the orange fine but, 2008 has a real light blue with the slightly dark silver frame that just looks classy to me like when I first laid eyes on a stainless V-Rod.

Well I was asked to report and I know I gave more info than needed but, thought if a few who new bikes sort of got my feelings on these 2 bikes or using a stand by 3rd choice till I got one of first choices would understand and help guide me, plus maybe some knew or would research Hyosung with me. It is Korean and this company basicly fills most all of many parts for Suzuki Asian sold bikes and has been in business for 30 something years. 37 I think.

Well help me out. The only hold back on PC800 is high cost for mostly late 80 and early 90 models. I have run across some peaches with nice rifle windscreens added and other stuff but, $6000 plus shipping of $800 to $1,600 with bad stories about damage by shipper. Cost goes up allot to have it shipped by itself in a special situation haul.

Thanks to all who have info to help me. Hyosungmotorsusa.com if you want to check out info and see the 07 orange as well as 08 blue colors. I plan on pinstriping whatever I get including the (mini Goldwing it is nicknamed) PC800.

Thanks for anyones interest!!!!!!!!!!

TAZ