Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[Particle Man]

because people think they're gold because there aren't a ton of 'em.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

because people think they're gold because there aren't a ton of 'em.

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by tommymac

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

That's because there are other Suzuki 'twins out there still that are somewhat (notice I said somewhat) comparable.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by tommymac

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

That's what use to KILL me about the TL's


You could spend $1k on a penske, another $500 on forks, and sort out the fuel, slap a $1000 worth of exhaust on it, and it'd be worth about $500 more than a bone stock one

You put Sato rearsets on an Arsey and the value goes up $2k


That's why you HAVE to find a TL with the suspension and exhaust....otherwise it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg and it's not gonna be worth ANY of those mods unless you keep it for life.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

That's what use to KILL me about the TL's


You could spend $1k on a penske, another $500 on forks, and sort out the fuel, slap a $1000 worth of exhaust on it, and it'd be worth about $500 more than a bone stock one

You put Sato rearsets on an Arsey and the value goes up $2k


That's why you HAVE to find a TL with the suspension and exhaust....otherwise it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg and it's not gonna be worth ANY of those mods unless you keep it for life.

I think part of it is the RC was set up well out of the box. We all know the rotary damper is only good as a paperweight. I opted for a bitubo shock and it worked well for me, and only have the yoshi rs-3 cans on there withthe stock pipes. The motor has weisco pistons now and a thinner headgasket, thats about it for my performance mods on the bike. Then again I iwll never sell it since that requires me putting it back together LOL