Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[Homeslice]

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

The RC had mostly a White & Asian owner base.......techies mostly.......and their cars tended to be stuff like Integra Type R's and Mazda RX-7's.......and they listen to house & techno

The TLR was purchased by Whites & Blacks mostly...... who owned Z28's or Mustang GT convertibles......who listen to eminem or kid rock

Doesn't mean one bike was actually better than the other.......it's just the image Suzuki tends to have in general, compared to Honda. Witness all the people who diss GSXR's like as if they know anything about them

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

Damn....well there you go.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by tommymac

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

I'd certainly be interested in the bitubo if you decide to part it out...

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

The RC had mostly a White & Asian owner base.......techies mostly.......and their cars tended to be stuff like Integra Type R's and Mazda RX-7's.......and they listen to house & techno

The TLR was purchased by Whites & Blacks mostly...... who owned Z28's or Mustang GT convertibles......who listen to eminem or kid rock

Doesn't mean one bike was actually better than the other.......it's just the image Suzuki tends to have in general, compared to Honda. Witness all the people who diss GSXR's like as if they know anything about them

Homeslice,
You should start up a wiki page or some sort of blog.

[defector]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

The RC had mostly a White & Asian owner base.......techies mostly.......and their cars tended to be stuff like Integra Type R's and Mazda RX-7's.......and they listen to house & techno

The TLR was purchased by Whites & Blacks mostly...... who owned Z28's or Mustang GT convertibles......who listen to eminem or kid rock

Doesn't mean one bike was actually better than the other.......it's just the image Suzuki tends to have in general, compared to Honda. Witness all the people who diss GSXR's like as if they know anything about them

I just gotta ask....do you really sit and think about this shit?

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by defector

I just gotta ask....do you really sit and think about this shit?

I wish he wouldn't. Now not only am I feeling like I need to unload my Buell soon, I'm wondering if I was viewed in a negative light for being in the RC51 demographic but choosing the TL1000R instead!

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I wish he wouldn't. Now not only am I feeling like I need to unload my Buell soon, I'm wondering if I was viewed in a negative light for being in the RC51 demographic but choosing the TL1000R instead!

I own a TLS so I guess I am off the hook

[marko138]

Originally Posted by tommymac

I own a TLS so I guess I am off the hook

Quiet, white man.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by marko138

Quiet, white man.

sorry.

[RACER X]

M,an look at this beaut!

Originally Posted by The Beav

Originally Posted by The Beav

Up forsale is my03 51 bought new in 05 as leftover bike has 13000 street miles never raced or trackdayed,has tackoffs on it currently but will come with new pirelli dc 3's.All the stock stuff comes with bike as well as receipts for parts purchased and service records.Bike has been maintained by me and only ridden by me.So her it goes sato ti low mount exhaust,sato ti hangers,sato rearsets,dkusa rear link+ohlins shock sprung 200# rider,forks lengthened revalved and sprung by wcw 200#rider,magical racing carbon hugger and mirrors,hrc hard bite front pads and quick turn throttle,galfer ss lines f&r with motul rbf600 f&R,pc3r,thorsten durbahn carbon fiber airbox and sliders,turnone carbon fiber snorkel,qb carbon dash surround,sme axle sliders,dussaualt undertail,mike furick front mount rads(checkout speedzilla thread works of art and dude can ****in weld and weren't cheap)I'm sure Im forgetting something but bike is well looked after,setup well and runs strong for what it is 6800 obo located in emmaus pa.pics to come