It needed a few small repairs, but they could wait until colder weather put a damper on riding. Now that winter has arrived, it's time to get started. There's three categories of things to tackle: Repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.
Here's my list, in no particular order of importance:
Repairs
Replace trunk - The existing one was cracked when the previous owner was rear-ended. This not only keeps it from being watertight, it also means the top and bottom of the trunk don't line up correctly, so the trunk needs a little help when closing.
Replace handlebar cover - The existing top handlebar cover is cracked, so it doesn't support the bottom piece like it should.
Repair mirrors - These were snapped off when the bike fell over when it was rear-ended. They seem to be holding on just fine, but I think a little adjustment and repair to the parts that hold them on would help.
Install radiator trim piece - A plastic trim piece is missing around the top of the radiator.
Check fuel petcock - After a ride the faint smell of gas lingers in my garage. I suspect that perhaps the fuel petcock is leaking a little, which is a known problem on PCs.
Maintenance
Replace front fork springs and set preload - The current springs allow the fork to bottom out on some larger bumps.
Change front tire - It has some small cracks in the sidewall and doesn't have much tread left.
Change brake and clutch fluid - I doubt these have ever been changed, so it's time.
Check air cleaner - I don't know when this was replaced, so I need to check it.
Replace spark plugs - Again, I doubt these have been replaced so worth a look.
Check carb synchronization - The carbs were supposedly synchronized right before I bought it, but it seems to idle a bit rough, so I'd like to check it.
Check final drive oil - I don't know the status of this either, so I may replace it, too.
Polish windshield - There's a scuff in the lower part of the windshield that I can probably polish out.
Replace gas cap gasket - It's cheap, and could also be the source of the gas smell.
Trip odometer - It doesn't always reset to 0, so I'd like to fix that if possible.
Tachometer lightbulb - One of the dash bulbs is burned out. I may consider replacing them all with LEDs.
Lube speedo cable and gears - Probably has never been done, so it's time.
Oil and filter change - I haven't put on the recommended 8000 miles, but it seems like something I should do over the winter.
Upgrades
Install GPS - I've got a Zumo 550 that I'd like to mount on the bike.
Install headset plug - To get the music from the Zumo to my helmet I'll need a headset connector.
Install aux fuse box - To power the extra electronics I need to add a fuse box.
Install flashlight and tire gauge holders - I have a dual AA flashlight and tire pressure gauge that I'd like to store in the upper part of the trunk, alongside the gas strut.
Change grips - I don't care for the grips that are on there now, so I'll change them out.
Install cruise control - I have an Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control that I want to install on the bike.
Trunk liner - I'd like to line the trunk with something soft, so that my helmet doesn't get scratched in it. I'd also like to look into making a false floor, so tools can be stored at the bottom.
Trunk light - So I can see in the trunk at night.
Garage door opener - I'd like to wire an easily accessible push button to activate my garage door opener.
Tool kit - The Honda toolkit is pretty good, but I'd like to assemble a slightly more complete kit to carry on the bike.
Sockets and controllers for heated gear - To power the heated gear that I'd like to wear when it gets colder some PWM type controllers and power sockets are needed.
Grip heaters - They're cheap, and I think they could save me from needing heated gloves, so since I'm swapping out grips I might as well put them on.
Aux power socket - I'd like to put an auxilliary power socket on the bike, perhaps hidden under the passenger foot peg, to connect either a battery tender to or my mini air compressor.
Thermometer - An ambient air temperature readout would be nice to have.
Voltage monitor/meter - Since the PCs alternator isn't all that powerful, I need to install a meter or idiot light to monitor the electrical status.
A lot of stuff to do, and not all of it may get finished this winter. We'll see.
