Opinions on this RC-51?

[Akilldema]

Bike looks good from what I've seen in pics. What do you think it's worth? Description below:


"03 Rc-51. Clean clear title in hand. Bike has been adult owned and used for more less a commuter bike its whole life. Never seen the track and never been down. Very well taken care of and def. shows it. Showin 30k miles on the clock, however it has been geared -1/+2 since new. The speedo reads about 15 mph fast so i dunno what that would make the actual miles be. Bike had a full service and everything checked about 1100 miles ago. This bike has a list of goodies the guy i got it from had installed at the dealership.

mods:
-Jardine Rt-1 carbon fiber exhaust
-Galfer braided lines front and rear
-Braking oversize front wave rotor
-K&N
-New power pures
-Sargent seat
--1/+2 gearing
All the usuall cosmetic stuff, sliders, headlights, undertail, integrated taillight, flush mounts ect...

Bike has never seen the track and is in super nice condition to be showin 30k on the odo. Comes with original owners manual and box of stock stuff. Rear seat and solo cowl both.
Can send pics over phone or email, wont load on here, i'll try again when i get on my computer."

[JoJoYZF]

I see ones in this area with about the same mileage listed anywhere from 3500-5000 depending on mods and such. Id say probably around 4-4500 if it was in NE ohio.

[Particle Man]

I don't see a price but it seems almost too good to be true...

[101lifts2]

I don't see a price but it seems almost too good to be true...

What seems too good to be true? A bike with 30k miles?

I'd say it's worth 3000 in this economy...but why would you want that heavy pig?

[Homeslice]

So it was re-geared "since new", and now has 30K miles, but he was too cheap to install a speedo healer? I smell bullshit.

[Akilldema]

So it was re-geared "since new", and now has 30K miles, but he was too cheap to install a speedo healer? I smell bullshit.

He says he just got it fairly recently and wants to sell it because he's going to lose his license. It's local. I'm assuming the 30k is the actual mileage and 3k is what I was going to offer him if I decide to buy it. 101 - I've always like RCs and want something quick that I can put miles on unlike the supermoto. It would be for longer rides and commuting.

[Dave]

He says he just got it fairly recently and wants to sell it because he's going to lose his license. It's local. I'm assuming the 30k is the actual mileage and 3k is what I was going to offer him if I decide to buy it. 101 - I've always like RCs and want something quick that I can put miles on unlike the supermoto. It would be for longer rides and commuting.

Neither the types of riding that the rc is suited to

[Akilldema]

It will do longer rides and commute better than my motard. I'm not "commuting" to work. I work from home. I want something I can take out and ride fast and not have to come home and change the fluids. Or stop at every gas station I see.

[marko138]

Fuck these haters. Buy it.

[Smittie61984]

Neither the types of riding that the rc is suited to

I think granite has better cushioning than RC51 seats. I think you can buy old man hemroid edition seats if you look for them.

But fuck I love the RC51s. I have got to stop looking at them.

[marko138]

The RC51 is the only Japanese bike I'd consider buying at this point.

[Rider]

The RC51 is the only Japanese bike I'd consider buying at this point.

Not a TLR man anymore?

[goof2]

Not a bad deal if you can get it for $3k. RC (and TLR) owners tend to believe their bikes are very dear though so I'm guessing he will want $5k or possibly more. Good luck and hope it works out.

[marko138]

Not a TLR man anymore?
Probably not.

[z06boy]

I like the RC 51 but not too sure about buying that one unless it was a great price. It may have been used as a commuter by an adult mostly blah...blah..blah...BUT the sprocket changes make me think it's seen more than it's share of wheelies and hard launches but maybe that's just me.

[Akilldema]

I'm still deciding if I want this or there's also a naked SV1K with a GSXR front end and Penske rear that I like a lot.
Smittie - He lists a sargent seat, I'm guessing it's an upgrade over stock as far as comfort.. and it's def more comfortable than this shaved piece of plywood known as my CRF seat.

[dReWpY]

would you be interested in a Buell by chance?

i happen to know of a low milage 1125R

[Akilldema]

Not a bad deal if you can get it for $3k. RC (and TLR) owners tend to believe their bikes are very dear though so I'm guessing he will want $5k or possibly more. Good luck and hope it works out.

He actually started at $3500, sounded like he needed the money. He's also selling his ZX-10. If this other supermoto I want doesn't come up for sale by 10/20 and he still has it, I might get it.

[Akilldema]

would you be interested in a Buell by chance?

i happen to know of a low milage 1125R

Nah man, thanks for the offer, but I'm pretty much exclusively Japanese bike at this point.

[marko138]

I'm still deciding if I want this or there's also a naked SV1K with a GSXR front end and Penske rear that I like a lot.
Smittie - He lists a sargent seat, I'm guessing it's an upgrade over stock as far as comfort.. and it's def more comfortable than this shaved piece of plywood known as my CRF seat.
RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

[dReWpY]

Word, im thinking about getting a DS so the buell could be had for a fair price

[Akilldema]

I tend to agree, but I don't like the mileage. And the SV is even cheaper.
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/22380/2273771970059372974S600x600Q85.jpg

[Akilldema]

Word, im thinking about getting a DS so the buell could be had for a fair price
At least you're in TN.. should be able to find some nice WRs or CRFs that are street legal.

[Homeslice]

RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.

[marko138]

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.
It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.

[Akilldema]

Nah, the highway top speed shit is for the birds. Got tired of that at about 19. The RC will make about 10hp more, according to sportrider.com. Looks like the RC weighs about 4lbs more and makes 12 more hp stock actually. Both have aftermarket stuff to bring up HP and reduce weight, so I'm guessing they're pretty close. The SV has had 1 race season and supposedly has under 10k miles, but lost it's odo when the front end swap happened. I'm leaning towards the RC for cool factor right now.

[Homeslice]

It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.
Maybe.......but I'd only buy an RC if it was black (05/06)........I just can't get into silver & red.

[Akilldema]

Yeah, not crazy on the paint scheme. A paint job isn't much though. Triple - the local SV is 2800.

[Homeslice]

Nah, the highway top speed shit is for the birds.

I just meant long trips. Anything over 20-30 minutes and a naked gets really tiring to me. Unless the flyscreen works really well.

[defector]

It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.

Gotta agree with this 100%.

[TYEster]

So you're also buying a Vtwin? Sounds alot like someone else around here.... *cough*



I read the comparison of the RC, RSVR and 999 and out of the 3, the RC is actually the lightest :lol: But I love my RSVR it's definitely a better all around street bike the motard WOULD have been. I'd go with the RC over the SV unless you need cheap parts frequently for it.

[quackPOT]

I'm biased, but I say go for the RC. It's a fun bike, for the right person. Some people hate it, and some love it. See if you can get a test ride. I love my RC, I've done everything on it, track, sport touring, commuting, etc.

Yeah the seat sucks, its a bit of an oinker for sure, and worst of all is the ball roasting and inner thigh burns you get when stuck in bumper to bumper traffic in the summer time. But I am still content with mine and don't plan on selling it anytime soon. I'm the original owner, bought it new in March 2002. I think I'm up to almost 40k miles now, not a lot, but enough that I'd sell it if I thought it sucked too much.

Most RCs in my area are going for 4-5k with basic mods.

[101lifts2]

RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

Uh...no it isn't. An SV1k will hand an RC51 on the track and the street some suspension and brake upgrades. The RC51 is just fucking heavy whereas the SV1k feels lighter than a 600.

[101lifts2]

Nah, the highway top speed shit is for the birds. Got tired of that at about 19. The RC will make about 10hp more, according to sportrider.com. Looks like the RC weighs about 4lbs more and makes 12 more hp stock actually. .....

The weight on the SV is very low. I swear that bike flicks as easy as my 2009 ZX6r. The only thing I didn't like about the SV1k was if you were in 6th gear at say 50mph, then hit the gas the engine would clang. However, it is one of the only 1000s I've ridden where you could full throttle in all gears up to 160mph without the front end coming up. Made for better racing IMO.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1101556/svs-1.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1101556/sv-expenses-ad.jpg

I have about $500 in new parts (not listed above) yet to be installed, too. New steering stem bearings, wheel bearings, chain, etc. About 11K miles.

Open to offers...


:lol Triple I love how you add the tax and shipping in. :lol:

[Akilldema]

The weight on the SV is very low. I swear that bike flicks as easy as my 2009 ZX6r. The only thing I didn't like about the SV1k was if you were in 6th gear at say 50mph, then hit the gas the engine would clang. However, it is one of the only 1000s I've ridden where you could full throttle in all gears up to 160mph without the front end coming up. Made for better racing IMO.




:lol Triple I love how you add the tax and shipping in. :lol:

Like I said, with the 2 model years, both bikes full of fluids, the SV only weighs 4lbs less and makes over 10 less hp. I don't see how the RC would get run down by one.. the bike was Honda's superbike platform.

[Akilldema]

So you're also buying a Vtwin? Sounds alot like someone else around here.... *cough*



I read the comparison of the RC, RSVR and 999 and out of the 3, the RC is actually the lightest :lol: But I love my RSVR it's definitely a better all around street bike the motard WOULD have been. I'd go with the RC over the SV unless you need cheap parts frequently for it.
I wish I could find an RSVR for under 4k that was nice, I'd probably go for it in a heartbeat.

[goof2]

He actually started at $3500, sounded like he needed the money. He's also selling his ZX-10. If this other supermoto I want doesn't come up for sale by 10/20 and he still has it, I might get it.

That sounds like a pretty good deal. On the SV as others have said I'd make sure that the title is clear and will remain clear. Even if it is clear now I believe the lack of an odometer could create title issues in some states.

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.

As I understand it the SV's powertrain is basically a detuned version of what was in the TL which is even older tech than the RC.

That being said, as long as the SV has a clear title and doesn't have the tendency I have noticed on TLs of eating their transmissions somewhere between 17k and 25k miles I would probably go SV.

[marko138]

Uh...no it isn't. An SV1k will hand an RC51 on the track and the street some suspension and brake upgrades. The RC51 is just fucking heavy whereas the SV1k feels lighter than a 600.
I'm all about top notch performance and track capability. Thats why I ride a Buell.

[z06boy]

Probably not close enough but some ideas


http://raleigh.craigslist.org/search/mcy?query=Honda+RC51&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=


http://charlotte.craigslist.org/search/mcy?query=Honda+RC51&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=

[dReWpY]

the rc needs two things right off of the bat, a vacuum tube that deactivates the flapper valve and the soft rev removal kit, once those two things are done the bike is great, but the addition of a PC helps smooth the hiccups

[101lifts2]

the rc needs two things right off of the bat, a vacuum tube that deactivates the flapper valve and the soft rev removal kit, once those two things are done the bike is great, but the addition of a PC helps smooth the hiccups

And regearing -1+2

[Homeslice]

Dropping a tooth in front sucks, because I've found that it increases noise & chain wear. I don't see why people don't go +3 or +4 in the rear, instead of doing the same old -1/+2

[goof2]

Dropping a tooth in front sucks, because I've found that it increases noise & chain wear. I don't see why people don't go +3 or +4 in the rear, instead of doing the same old -1/+2

I believe most bikes require a longer chain once the rear sprocket gets too big. They can use the same chain and still be around the middle of their adjustment range using the -1/+2 method.

[Homeslice]

True, but chains are cheap, and it's a perfect opportunity to go 520 too.

[101lifts2]

Dropping a tooth in front sucks, because I've found that it increases noise & chain wear. I don't see why people don't go +3 or +4 in the rear, instead of doing the same old -1/+2

Well then fuck why not just go +30 in the back...:kawi:

[Particle Man]

And regearing -1+2

I thought it had plenty of pull AND top end as-is...

[dReWpY]

the gearing was way to tall in first gear imho