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Posted by greenbarn
- June 25, 2017, 07:21:40 AMHey Roger, how about some pics of those new bags?? We likes pics... 
Posted by roger hendrickson
- June 25, 2017, 03:58:40 AMHey, Seedman.....I got the bag mounts on and they fit perfect. Really high quality fit and finish. The first set of bags I mounted were the ones that imitate the rear fender style and color. From a side view they almost disappear! Thanx again!
Posted by OR Seedman
- June 01, 2017, 21:47:32 PMjust did
Posted by J.D. Beard II
- June 01, 2017, 21:42:29 PMOR_Seedman, cam you PM me please when you have a spare minute. I have an idea to bounce off you, i should have asked when i got the bag brackets mounted. Those are perfect by the way!
Posted by roger hendrickson
- June 01, 2017, 14:10:53 PMHey, Seedman.......I got my '90 PC with 6700 miles on it. It started out in Louisiana and migrated up to Jordan, MN. Rode it for eight years and sold it with 44,000 miles. Absolutely loved the "sport-touring" designation, but didn't think I could handle the riding position when I got two new knees......Sorry about being so far off topic, except maybe I never had to worry about saddlebag mounts with THAT bike!
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 31, 2017, 23:56:49 PMfunny you mentioned a Pacific Coast...that was my last bike before the drifter....picked it up with 9200 miles on it from my mother-in-law. It was her ex-2nd husband's. He was a Honda Sales rep and the bike was given to him as a perk...He left it in her garage in Phoenix when they split up. Sat for 2 years...she knocked one of the mirrors loose with her car (on purpose LOL). I bought it for $1,000 while we were down there visiting for Christmas one year. I popped the mirror back on, rented a small uhaul for $125 and hauled it back to OR. Spent another $200 on carb rebuilds and syncing them. Road it for a couple years then sold it with 16K on it for $4500....came out pretty good on that one. I really liked it, but my drifter has a smoother ride and I like being able to put both feet flat on the ground when I stop.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 30, 2017, 19:47:15 PMI have ordered a stock chain each time, and really that is the only thing I do not do myself, as I never bought a chain tool.....lol......
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 30, 2017, 15:22:20 PMfactory 530 x 112 link chain will work with the 18/38 set up as well...at least on mine it did 
Posted by roger hendrickson
- May 30, 2017, 10:04:23 AMShoulda gotten back sooner.....sorry. This confuser belched over the weekend! Thanx for the info, gentlemen.
I've always shot for 50 mpg at 70 mph, (like my old Pacific Coast) so I'll use your info to try for this!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 29, 2017, 23:51:56 PM Touche
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 29, 2017, 22:22:31 PMWell...I will refund for the front....Ratman can get the back one...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 29, 2017, 15:47:24 PM To be honest, I did the front sprocket alone first, and noticed nothing off about lower end, the 800 does have decent pull for an engine its size. Not the snap of the 1500 but again it is twice the size of engine, but against any other 800 really good, then I did the rear sprocket over the winter, again nothing noticeable in the normal driving of events. I did find that I could cruise along in third at a higher rpm and did not seem to be over burdening the engine, and then in 5th gear it runs like a spring chicken.
I am so sure of this mod and I'll venture to say anyone who has done it likes it and none will say they did not like it. I am even willing to bet that any 800 owner who does the swap and is not happy with it can let OR_Seedman know and he will refund their money for the 2 sprockets......we are so positive....... 
......lol........
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 29, 2017, 12:16:19 PMI don't really notice any loss at the low end...torque on the 800 is pretty strong...maybe some slightly slower acceleration from 0-45...but from 45-70 seems better...seems to be turning in the power range better at those speeds....
Posted by RockinRollin
- May 29, 2017, 07:40:21 AMI did something similar with a 750 Honda Shadow and lost a fair bit of bottom end, are you experiencing the same loss on the bottom end?
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 28, 2017, 19:14:20 PMWhen I did the 18/38 sprocket swap, my mileage increased from about 41 avg (mixed city and highway) to 48 avg. I have gotten as high as 51 on all freeway at 65-70. I also run non-ethanol premium (available locally at 3 different stations). Cost about $.90 more per gallon over unleaded regular (with ethanol blended), but it definitely makes the bike run better...