********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: kent@eaenki.nde.swri.edu (Kent Polk) To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Subject: Bob's BMW Wrist Rest (Throttle Lock) Date: Fri, 5 Aug 94 13:52:09 CST Initial Report. =============== Product name: Bob's "BWM Wrist Rest" - (15.5mm shaft diameter) Part number : BMW WR-155 Price : $55.00 (Visa & Mastercard accepted) Bob's BMW (somewhere in Maryland I think - I can provide later) Phone : (301)924-5155. Replaces 15.5 mm bar-end weights, adding a throttle lock mechanism. The throttle-lock control works by screwing a knurled ring (middle section) towards the handgrip, which pushes the captured inside ring against the outside of the handgrip - your basic friction lock. (see diagram below) ================================================================== Review: So far I like it better than any other throttle lock I've used. Decent quality machining and black anodizing (could be better though). Looks a heck of a lot nicer than your standard throttle lock though. (IMHO it looks nicer than the bland factory bar-end weight :^) Good points: - It provides finer control since you can precisely adjust the friction at any time while riding. The friction ring/handgrip arrangement provides more surface area for a more consistent friction force. All other throttle locks I've used in the past required that you adjust the clamp to one setting. This always changed according to humidity, temperature, etc. and required a lot of futzing. And the small area the clamp operated over usually provided wear problems, etc. - Once it is cut to the correct length it is as simple to install as securing it to the bar with the factory allen bolt. I.e. if you could buy one cut to the correct length, all you'd have to do would be to remove the bolt holding the factory weight on, insert the bolt through the WR155 and screw the bolt back in. Bad points : - Engaging the lock is a bit more involved than a std lock. So far, when I'm preparing to use the lock, I screw the device to a position close to where it would engage as it takes a few turns to engage from the fully-disengaged position. To engage, I tend to use my little finger to run it up the last little bit. Again I'll note here that there is a much finer adjustment with the WR-155 than any other lock I've used, and the friction force is more constant so it's easier to 'get close' and easier to dial in just the resistance you want. While the adjustment sounds complicated, with a little practice it really isn't. :^) - More perceived than real (IMHU). There is no quick-release like most throttle locks provide. If you can't overpower the WR-155 with your bare hand, you shouldn't be riding a motorcycle. :^) :^) To fully release, just spin the knurled knob out with your little finger. The mechanism is smooth enough that a little flick will spin it all the way out. - The BWM apparently uses a flathead bolt for attachment, as the bolt hole is chamfered instead of countersunk. You could countersink the hole, but I figure it doesn't look too bad with half of the allen bolt head sticking out of the device... and drilling the chamfered hole out would mess up the clean, black anodized look. ================================================================== Modification for Installation: Since the WR-155 wasn't made for the PC, one 'little' modification is required: you have to shorten the 15.5mm shaft. While not very difficult, this isn't the sort of thing you ought to do with just a bench vise and a hacksaw... The cut needs to be clean and flat, as the face of the cut is the only rigid point of contact between the WR-155 and your motorcycle. I.e. you really need to cut this on some sort of lathe. I went over to my neighbor's and used his Shop Smith (which as most you know is more appropriate for woodworking). I actually spent most of the time cutting a wooden dowel to the correct dimensions for holding the part than actually cutting the metal. I decided to cut off all but 14.5 mm of the shaft. 1) I did an initial cut at the o-ring hole with a hacksaw in order to get most of the metal out of the way. This leaves about 17 mm or so of shaft length. 2) inserted WR-155 with dowel holder in Shop Smith chuck, placed oak v-block under the shaft (to help stabilize the part) and turned cut with a hacksaw to 15mm. 3) final turned cut to 14.5 mm was done with a file. 4) dressed cut using a piece of coarse emery paper folded and mounted in a Dremel. (while part was turning in lathe). Note: I will not guarantee that 14.5mm is the correct length your your bike. All I can say is that it works for me.!!!!!!!!!! ----------------------- Rough Diagram: Original bar-end weight: ------------\ | \ | \ |------ - - - - - - - | | | |------ - - - - - - - | ^ | / | / ------------/ altered WR-155: -- -- --- | ||~~|| | | ||~~|| | |--------------- - / | |--------------- - \ ^ | ||~~|| | cut here | ||~~|| | -- -- --- ^ ^ ^ ^ ^- mounting body/weight | | | | 14.5 mm | knurled adjuster ring | captured friction ring Kent Polk: Southwest Research Institute Internet : kent@eaenki.nde.swri.edu ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** Subject: pc800 price check (fwd) To: PC800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Sun, 7 Aug 1994 14:18:19 -0500 (CDT) From: Bruce C. Modlin Forwarded message: > From bmodlin Sat Aug 6 18:12:48 1994 > Subject: pc800 price check > To: majordomo-owner@tcamc.uh.edu > Date: Sat, 6 Aug 1994 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT) > From: Bruce C. Modlin > > > > Please post on the PC800 newsletter > > I am looking at buying an 89 PC800 at a dealership. The asking price is > $4400, but with my trade in (82 750 Virago) he will trade for $3200. If > I break this down thats about $1k for my bike and he is taking $200 off > his bike so he is selling it for about $4200. Its got 7K miles, a cruise > control lever and is pretty clean, good rubber , no unusual history. > > What do you guys think about the price? Should I try to go lower? The > Blue book says about $4K. I know the bike is rare, don't see too > many for sale. One was for sale in the local paper for $3900, it sold > before the paper was delivered to my house. Any comments welcome > > Bruce > > > ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: Re: pc800 price check (fwd) Date: Tue, 9 Aug 1994 11:27:15 Cc: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com I watched for a used PC for about 2 months and none came to my attention so I ultimately bought a '94 new. I would say, unless you count yourself in the very patient category, which I am not, go ahead. The mileage is low and if it appears sound, a couple of hundred is not out of the realm of reasonable. When the '95 come out with a new, higher price, that will hold the price on the used market or even drag it up slightly. If you feel that there is some question, you could always call and say, "If you'll take $3000, I'll be down to pick it up this evening." That would get you to the book value for the PC. If they say flat no, you can say you'll think about it and pick it up next week. They may move slightly on price, or they may take the bait. I suppose, one more thing to consider. How do you feel about white? In article "Bruce C. Modlin" writes: > by Post-Office.UH.EDU (PMDF V4.3-8 #5185) > 07 Aug 1994 14:18:30 -0500 (CDT) > 7 Aug 1994 14:17:34 +0600 > 7 Aug 1994 14:17:32 +0600 > 7 Aug 1994 14:18:20 -0500 >Date: Sun, 07 Aug 1994 14:18:19 -0500 (CDT) >From: "Bruce C. Modlin" >Subject: pc800 price check (fwd) >To: PC800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu >Forwarded message: >> From bmodlin Sat Aug 6 18:12:48 1994 >> Subject: pc800 price check >> To: majordomo-owner@tcamc.uh.edu >> Date: Sat, 6 Aug 1994 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT) >> From: Bruce C. Modlin >> >> >> >> Please post on the PC800 newsletter >> >> I am looking at buying an 89 PC800 at a dealership. The asking price is >> $4400, but with my trade in (82 750 Virago) he will trade for $3200. If >> I break this down thats about $1k for my bike and he is taking $200 off >> his bike so he is selling it for about $4200. Its got 7K miles, a cruise >> control lever and is pretty clean, good rubber , no unusual history. >> >> What do you guys think about the price? Should I try to go lower? The >> Blue book says about $4K. I know the bike is rare, don't see too >> many for sale. One was for sale in the local paper for $3900, it sold >> before the paper was delivered to my house. Any comments welcome >> >> Bruce >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA #pending HRCA hmmm HSTA hmmm "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** Subject: New Owner PC800 To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 13:59:05 -0500 (CDT) From: Bruce C. Modlin I am now the proud owner of a 89 PC800. I searched the want ads at the local library and found one for sale in Kansas City, MO. I called and talked price with the guy, he listed it for $4k but another guy offered him $3500 and he said he would take it. The guy was supposed to call him over the weekend to confirm but he didn't. I called Monday and on Tuesday morning I was ready to drive down there. I gave him a call on Tuesday and woke the guy up around 10am. He is a cop and works nights. He didn't treat me like I would of or the guys on NYPD Blue would of. I said I would come down today if I could or for sure tomarrow. I couldn't get all my appointments done, and had to build a ramp for the pickup transfer. My wife wanted to go so we drove down on Wed to check it out. It has a scrape or two but they are minor and should be able to be touched up. The bike has 6k miles and a backrest and a intercom/radio system hardwired in. It was a Hondaline install. So I'm a typical freshly gushing new owner. The windshield is a standard size, don't know if I can get used to it or will have to replace with a larger one. My other bike is a 82 Virago with a full Windshield that comes up to my head level. This has more wind noise and may interfer with the stereo music level. I'll re-read the previous talk about the Stealth edging that I say in the newsletter. The local dealer would only go $4k on his pc, but was very generous allowing me 1 grand on my trade-in. I decided on the other deal because of the lower price and the extras, the guy also threw in 2 Shoei helmets with mic's and speakers installed. So now I got to sell my Virago through the paper and get some cash to buy down the deal I've already made. Thanks for the help, comments and suggestions I received. ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: Re: New Owner PC800 Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 13:50:26 In article "Bruce C. Modlin" writes: > by Post-Office.UH.EDU (PMDF V4.3-8 #5185) > 11 Aug 1994 13:59:28 -0500 (CDT) > 11 Aug 1994 13:58:30 +0600 > 11 Aug 1994 13:58:18 +0600 > 11 Aug 1994 13:59:06 -0500 >Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 13:59:05 -0500 (CDT) >From: "Bruce C. Modlin" >Subject: New Owner PC800 >To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu > I am now the proud owner of a 89 PC800. I searched the want ads at the >local library and found one for sale in Kansas City, MO. I called and >talked price with the guy, he listed it for $4k but another guy offered >him $3500 and he said he would take it. The guy was supposed to call >him over the weekend to confirm but he didn't. I called Monday and >on Tuesday morning I was ready to drive down there. I gave him a call >on Tuesday and woke the guy up around 10am. He is a cop and works nights. >He didn't treat me like I would of or the guys on NYPD Blue would of. I said >I would come down today if I could or for sure tomarrow. I couldn't get >all my appointments done, and had to build a ramp for the pickup transfer. >My wife wanted to go so we drove down on Wed to check it out. It has a >scrape or two but they are minor and should be able to be touched up. The >bike has 6k miles and a backrest and a intercom/radio system hardwired >in. It was a Hondaline install. > So I'm a typical freshly gushing new owner. The windshield is a standard >size, don't know if I can get used to it or will have to replace with >a larger one. My other bike is a 82 Virago with a full Windshield that >comes up to my head level. This has more wind noise and may interfer with >the stereo music level. I'll re-read the previous talk about the Stealth >edging that I say in the newsletter. The local dealer would only go >$4k on his pc, but was very generous allowing me 1 grand on my trade-in. >I decided on the other deal because of the lower price and the extras, the >guy also threw in 2 Shoei helmets with mic's and speakers installed. >So now I got to sell my Virago through the paper and get some cash to >buy down the deal I've already made. Thanks for the help, comments >and suggestions I received. Congratulations and enjoy. I know the feeling, and it's great. I think you did very well price wise and I hope you can cut a reasonable deal on your old bike. Best wishes ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA #pending HRCA hmmm HSTA hmmm "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** Subject: pc To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 19:52:15 -0500 (CDT) From: Bruce C. Modlin get pc800 pc800.9407 ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** Subject: pc To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Thu, 11 Aug 1994 19:55:25 -0500 (CDT) From: Bruce C. Modlin get pc800 pc800.9407 ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: Zoby@aol.com To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Mon, 15 Aug 94 07:39:23 EDT Subject: Re: Welcome to pc800 Name: Toby Zellers Location: Damascus, Maryland Email: zoby@aol.com or zellers.toby@applelink.apple.com PC Model year (if you have one): 89 Bought Used/New: used-Dec 93 Modifications made to bike: Throttle Lock (aka cruise control) ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: zoby@aol.com (Zoby) From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: Re: Speakers for PC800 Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 14:14:32 Cc: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu In article <32mhka$l4v@search01.news.aol.com> zoby@aol.com (Zoby) writes: >Path: eng.iac.honeywell.com!uunet!meaddata!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail >From: zoby@aol.com (Zoby) >Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles >Subject: Speakers for PC800 >Date: 14 Aug 1994 21:50:02 -0400 >Lines: 27 >NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com >I've got an '89 PC800 Pacific Coast without decent tunes. >Right now I've got a walkman that I zip-stripped to the handlebars. The >button earphones fall out when I try to put on my helmet (wah, wah). Its >not very cool, and the tape gets too much wobble on anything but a smooth >road. >Can anyone recommend speakers that I can install in this puppy? Honda made >a kit at one time, but not anymore. I talked to a guy at the local dealer >who owns the same bike, and he said he bought the last Honda stereo kit in >the country! >I'm sure doing it myself is cheaper--should I give it a shot? I'll >probably use a walkman as the receiver and tape deck, and buy an amp (kept >in the saddlebags). >The dealer guy had some kind of harnass that sat on the faux tank to hold >the deck. Any ideas there--the PC's plastic makes fitting normal tank bags >tricky. >I'm pretty new at all this so be gentle. And no need to flame 'cause its a >wimpy PC. So far the bike's been great and I think it will do me well for >the next few years. >Toby Zellers >Damascus Maryland >(no clever .sig yet) I don't know if your on the PC800 mailing list so I forwarded this on to the list. I'll look forward to hearing the response. Some of the folks on the list my miss your post in rec.moto. Later. Jason...Another topic area for the FAQ? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA #pending HRCA hmmm HSTA hmmm "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu From: Jason L Tibbitts III Subject: Re: Re: Speakers for PC800 Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 16:22:47 -0500 >>>>> "NT" == Neill Thompson writes: NT> I don't know if your on the PC800 mailing list so I forwarded this on NT> to the list. Yes, he did subscribe but didn't send this particular query. I responded in email to his post in rec.motorcycles with the whole bit about how I put headphones in my helmet and wired a tank bag into the bike's electrical system and mounted a CD player in the bag. I saved the message in case anyone's interested. - J ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: Zoby@aol.com To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Date: Sun, 21 Aug 94 20:04:35 EDT Subject: Stock Windshield for PC800 Does anyone have their stock PC800 windshield (after bolting on a taller one) that they'd like to clear out of their garage? I bought my '89 PC used with Honda's taller screen. I'm 5'6", and I look right through the windshield. This is OK when its dry, but I can't see a thing in the rain. Let me know what's reasonable for the condition of your screen and I'll try to take it off your hands. Toby Zellers zoby@aol.com or zellers.toby@applelink.apple.com ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: bmodlin@s-cwis.unomaha.edu (Bruce C. Modlin) Subject: wind To: pc800@tcamc.uh.edu Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 17:10:59 -0500 (CDT) Cc: bmodlin@s-cwis.unomaha.edu (Bruce C. Modlin) I am looking for any suggestions, comments, things that you guys have tried in getting a taller windshield for the pc. I guess I'm a bit spoiled because my J.C. Whitney cheap windshield ($60) fit my Virago just fine. The top of the windshield was level with the top of my helmet. No noise or buffeting at speed. I know that Honda has a slightly bigger windshield but I can't get the exact dimensions. The current one is 23 inches tall, it only comes up to my nose level. I need at least 3 more inches (geeze, I sound like my old girlfriends), Maybe more. I've seen you guys talk about the stealth shield, that black edging stuff. But I think I need more than that. I've seen those winglet extensions that bolt onto the top of the windshield. Anybody think those things would actually work?? I can order one for less than $30 but don't know how big it is or if it would just be a pain. Help me out guys! ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: Zoby@aol.com To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Date: Mon, 29 Aug 94 21:36:59 EDT Subject: Re: wind I have the Hondaline tall windshield. It's quiet for me, but I'm only 5'6". I can ride with a 3/4 helmet and get just a little wind on my face. The problem is, I look right through it. I get reflections from my keychain that is sometimes distracting. More importantly, in the rain, I can't see a thing. Little did I know, but my bike also came with that stealth shield, but being a newbie, I didn't know what it was. It came undone at HWY speeds from both ends--I almost lost it on the interstate. I still have it, and am saving it for when I get a smaller screen. ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: Re: wind Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 10:17:02 Cc: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com In article Zoby@aol.com writes: > by Post-Office.UH.EDU (PMDF V4.3-8 #5185) > 29 Aug 1994 20:37:15 -0500 (CDT) > 29 Aug 1994 20:36:18 +0600 > 29 Aug 1994 21:37:01 -0400 >Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 21:36:59 -0400 (EDT) >From: Zoby@aol.com >Subject: Re: wind >To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu >I have the Hondaline tall windshield. It's quiet for me, but I'm only 5'6". I >can ride with a 3/4 helmet and get just a little wind on my face. >The problem is, I look right through it. I get reflections from my keychain >that is sometimes distracting. More importantly, in the rain, I can't see a >thing. >Little did I know, but my bike also came with that stealth shield, but being >a newbie, I didn't know what it was. It came undone at HWY speeds from both >ends--I almost lost it on the interstate. I still have it, and am saving it >for when I get a smaller screen. I just returned the stealth edging that I bought. I didn't like the way it cut across my field of vision. I thought that it was just at break light height when I needed it. I also have a dealer locally that offered a "killer deal" on a Rifle which looked to be several inches taller than my stock. I got a new helmet and it cut the wind noise substantially and so I don't plan to do anything. I guess that the edging did what it claimed in terms of envelope but it was the wind noise in my old helmet which was my issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA 371208 HRCA hmmmmm HSTA 5477 "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: Re: Body work Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 12:12:18 I have noticed what appears to be scuffing on the body above the footpegs. I suspect that this is from the upper of my boot which is strictly leather. No lace eyelets or any other metal. Has anybody else noticed this or shielded against it? Is there any good way to restore the finish to these body parts? I took some photos of my bike which I thought were pretty good. I have sent them out to be scanned. I use them as windows wallpaper! I will upload them to the photo archives unless anybody else has already done so. Is anybody interested in my doing that? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA 371208 HRCA hmmmmm HSTA 5477 "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: mileage Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 12:19:54 I was wondering what everybody figured their mileage/cruising range was. I put a liter bottle of gas in the trunk and ran it dry. I got just over 194 miles. I think it was Kent who said that the needle was all the way over to the hose on the pump icon. That was true in my case as well. With a fillup plus the liter that I added, I figured that I squeezed over 4.3 gallons into the bike. The manual says 4.2 but I also was a little higher in the neck than recommended. Given all that, I figured about 45 mpg for general around town driving with some rural stuff thrown in. I'd love to hear if this is typical and what highway miles would do to the milage. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA 371208 HRCA hmmmmm HSTA 5477 "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu From: nthompso@az15eh09.iac.honeywell.com (Neill Thompson) Subject: One more Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 12:31:05 I also thought that I would report to this group that I joined the Honda Sport Touring Association. Notices have been posted from time to time in rec.motorcycles. I sent in my $25 to see what would come of it. I received my packet last week. They provide a member directory where members offer various services that they are willing to provide to other members in distress when possible (phone, lodging, storage, trailer, tools, etc.). They put on several rides throughout the year and throughout the country. They put out a pretty professional looking newsletter. (Quarterly, I believe). They include a patch, reflective sticker, pin, membership card. The group is predominantly but not strictly Honda. From a picture of 10 PC800s at the national rendezvous, I judged the PC800 to be well represented. ST1100s also appear to be popular. I think the Wingers stick with GWRAA and are not common in this group. All of this is based on my initial mailing but thus far I am pleased to be a member. If you want more info drop me an email. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Neill Thompson 'The Prince of Dorkness' '82 Honda CM200T Honeywell Inc. 'Helping you control your world' "Wee Bad" nthompso@csa-dev.iac.honeywell.com '94 Honda PC800 DOD 1133 AMA 371208 HRCA hmmmmm HSTA 5477 "Little Wing" ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: Zoby@aol.com To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Date: Tue, 30 Aug 94 20:58:59 EDT Subject: Re: mileage Neill Thompson writes >I'd love to hear if this is typical and what highway miles would do to the milage. I get about the same mileage, 45 MPG. Without a stopcock, I always top it off and reset the trip OD. Toby Zellers DoD#1457 '89 PC800 zoby@aol.com or zellers.toby@applelink.apple.com ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: kent@eaenki.nde.swri.edu (Kent Polk) (from Zoby@aol.com) (at Tue, 30 Aug 1994 20:58:59 -0400 (EDT)) To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Subject: Re: mileage Date: Wed, 31 Aug 94 08:33:48 CST Neill Thompson writes > I'd love to hear if this is typical and what highway miles would do to the > milage. I average around 50mpg city, 55-60mpg slab, and 45mpg twisties. Made 245 miles on a tankful once (slab & tailwind). Kent Polk: Southwest Research Institute Internet : kent@eaenki.nde.swri.edu ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** To: pc800 Subject: Test message Date: Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:37:02 -0500 From: Jason L Tibbitts III Well, something bounced for some reason. This had better work, or else I'll be annoyed. - J ********** MESSAGE SEPARATOR ********** From: GaryWOTR@aol.com To: pc800@sina.tcamc.uh.edu Date: Wed, 31 Aug 94 23:44:41 EDT Subject: Re: mileage Ya'Ll: On my trip to Colorado and back to Galveston in April/May, I left home with 1400 miles on the '94 PC800 and returned with 4000 miles on the odometer--2600 miles round trip total mileage; many miles of slab but also many delicious miles on twisties in the Rockies--especially the Peak-to-Peak between Idaho Springs and Estes Park, Colo. For the entire trip I averaged 52 mpg; total trip cost me $60.00 in gas. Cheap transportation! I round trip about 32.2 miles/day--Jamaica Beach on west Galveston Island to the UTMB med. center in town. Average about 48 mpg over the last 4 weeks. Good enuf for me! gary a. wade garywotr@aol.com