Why are RC-51's so expensive? - Page 8

Homeslice · 05-23-2011, 12:59 PM

Not the best bike to sit around in hot summer traffic though, is it?

dReWpY · 05-23-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Not the best bike to sit around in hot summer traffic though, is it?

What's this traffic you talk about??

Apoc · 05-23-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewpy

What's this traffic you talk about??

This.

Rush hour here is when 3 cars pass in the same hour...

Homeslice · 05-23-2011, 02:02 PM

If so, I envy you.

I was getting baked on my 2004 Aprilia, and that bike didn't get as many complaints as the RC did about heat.

Apoc · 05-23-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewpy

it took losing it to understand what i had...

when i had it I couldnt wait to go riding again, the bike was like an obsession i put on more miles faster on that bike then most people put on their dd cars, once I got the 1125 i all but stopped riding

, hell i put mon more miles on the RC in a day, a single 24 hour day then I did all of last year!

Exactly this... 10kyr in a 3 month summer, every summer. Sold the bike to get a cbr1000rr, put like 5000 km on it in two seasons. Got the harley new in 08, there still isnt 10k on it.

I thought I would love these other bikes, and I was wrong. I will have another RC51 next year if I can afford it.

Apoc · 05-23-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

If so, I envy you.

I was getting baked on my 2004 Aprilia, and that bike didn't get as many complaints as the RC did about heat.

Oh, its true. And it does get hot as fuck if youy happen to be in a city in stop and go.

That said, I never use a bike for commuting anyway. I have a truck for that.

RACER X · 09-07-2011, 04:43 PM

$15k for trick used one, WOW

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2563756792.html

posted 08-24-11 10:28 AM
For Sale
15K asking price
No, I am not parting it out.

04 RC-51 7300 miles
Ohlins forks w/ DK superbike valves (205 lbs)
Ohlins shock (205lbs)
DK rear link
DK pair block off plates
BST wheels w/ new tires
JTR Slipper Clutch w/ extra spider spring
Hrc/dk 1/6 throttle
Pitbull front and rear stands
Baxley sport chock
Extra tank

Galfer stainless steel brakelines & clutch line
520 chain conversion DID ER V3 (15 & 41T)
brembo masters on clutch (16x18) & brake (19x18)
HRC brake pads
HRC resevior covers
Turn one carbon airbox
Turn one carbon snorkle
Power Commander USB
Ceramic coated header
Sato Banzi exhaust
Banzi relocation passenger pegs
Sato frame sliders
Sato clip ons
Sato rear sets
Sato GP shift kit
Sato swing arm spools
HRC racer hareness (off bike)
Scotts steering damper
Galfer rear rotor
Magical Racing Carbon Front fender
service manual
All the free mods

dubbs · 09-07-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

$15k for trick used one, WOW

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2563756792.html

posted 08-24-11 10:28 AM
For Sale
15K asking price
No, I am not parting it out.

04 RC-51 7300 miles
Ohlins forks w/ DK superbike valves (205 lbs)
Ohlins shock (205lbs)
DK rear link
DK pair block off plates
BST wheels w/ new tires
JTR Slipper Clutch w/ extra spider spring
Hrc/dk 1/6 throttle
Pitbull front and rear stands
Baxley sport chock
Extra tank

Galfer stainless steel brakelines & clutch line
520 chain conversion DID ER V3 (15 & 41T)
brembo masters on clutch (16x18) & brake (19x18)
HRC brake pads
HRC resevior covers
Turn one carbon airbox
Turn one carbon snorkle
Power Commander USB
Ceramic coated header
Sato Banzi exhaust
Banzi relocation passenger pegs
Sato frame sliders
Sato clip ons
Sato rear sets
Sato GP shift kit
Sato swing arm spools
HRC racer hareness (off bike)
Scotts steering damper
Galfer rear rotor
Magical Racing Carbon Front fender
service manual
All the free mods

If he gets anywhere near that, you can say this is def an exception where you get close to what you put into it in mods. At the same time.. 15k for an 04? that's just insane.

Smittie61984 · 09-07-2011, 06:38 PM

I love the RC51. I'd love to own one. I rode a friend's bike and loved it. Are they gold? Fuck no! Power felt the same as a SV1000 except with a seating position used in midieval dungens. I just like how they look and hte whole vibe to them. But not worth the price people think they are.

It's been a couple years since I checked but there is a Honda dealershiop that still has a brand new RC51 on the floor and 3 in crates. I hope those fuckers hold on to them until they rust.

Homeslice · 09-07-2011, 08:02 PM

LOL @ 15K.....

But, if he put it on Ebay, I'm pretty sure someone would pay it.

09-07-2011, 04:43 PM	#77
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	$15k for trick used one, WOW http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2563756792.html posted 08-24-11 10:28 AM For Sale 15K asking price No, I am not parting it out. 04 RC-51 7300 miles Ohlins forks w/ DK superbike valves (205 lbs) Ohlins shock (205lbs) DK rear link DK pair block off plates BST wheels w/ new tires JTR Slipper Clutch w/ extra spider spring Hrc/dk 1/6 throttle Pitbull front and rear stands Baxley sport chock Extra tank Galfer stainless steel brakelines & clutch line 520 chain conversion DID ER V3 (15 & 41T) brembo masters on clutch (16x18) & brake (19x18) HRC brake pads HRC resevior covers Turn one carbon airbox Turn one carbon snorkle Power Commander USB Ceramic coated header Sato Banzi exhaust Banzi relocation passenger pegs Sato frame sliders Sato clip ons Sato rear sets Sato GP shift kit Sato swing arm spools HRC racer hareness (off bike) Scotts steering damper Galfer rear rotor Magical Racing Carbon Front fender service manual All the free mods __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-07-2011, 06:38 PM	#79
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I love the RC51. I'd love to own one. I rode a friend's bike and loved it. Are they gold? Fuck no! Power felt the same as a SV1000 except with a seating position used in midieval dungens. I just like how they look and hte whole vibe to them. But not worth the price people think they are. It's been a couple years since I checked but there is a Honda dealershiop that still has a brand new RC51 on the floor and 3 in crates. I hope those fuckers hold on to them until they rust. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

05-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#71
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Not the best bike to sit around in hot summer traffic though, is it?

05-23-2011, 02:02 PM	#74
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If so, I envy you. I was getting baked on my 2004 Aprilia, and that bike didn't get as many complaints as the RC did about heat.

09-07-2011, 08:02 PM	#80
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	LOL @ 15K..... But, if he put it on Ebay, I'm pretty sure someone would pay it.