Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[dubbs]

Here is a 2002 w/ 13.5k miles on it for $6200..

Do people actually pay these crazy prices?

http://longisland.craigslist.org/mcy/2302590553.html

[derf]

Almost. That one seems a little high, but yes they seem overpriced because they are limited in numbers

[G-Rex]

Performance chrome exhaust ?! WTF is that. LOL.

The sad thing is that in stock form, the RC51 is really anemic. I was disappointed when I rode a bone stock one. The handling is great, the brakes are great. The motor is so restricted it sucks.

Call it Honda fanboi-ism maybe? I dunno, but I've noticed the same thing.

[dubbs]

Here's another one that I've seen on Craigslist for over a yr..

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcy/2306620281.html

01 with slightly less miles going for more money!

[dubbs]

Performance chrome exhaust ?! WTF is that. LOL.

The sad thing is that in stock form, the RC51 is really anemic. I was disappointed when I rode a bone stock one. The handling is great, the brakes are great. The motor is so restricted it sucks.

Call it Honda fanboi-ism maybe? I dunno, but I've noticed the same thing.

Must be a Honda fanboi thing.. so does that mean I can get 20k for my S2000 because it's a Honda.. Don't worry about the fact that it has 60k miles.. It's a honda!

[CasterTroy]

Because the owners friggin LOVE them and can ASK that much

http://www.troybaker.com/tlr/pits3.jpg

They're not all that fast, they don't handle as well as most 04-newer sportbikes, but they've got a great deal of character. And close to stock ones are getting a lot harder to find.

[marko138]

They are cool bikes. I wanted one for years. But I sure as shit wouldn't pay those prices for one....especially for high miles like many of them have.

[OneSickPsycho]

I found one several months ago on Craigslist... full exhaust, trick wheels, suspension goodies, low miles (for being 10 years old)... $3800.

Unfortunately it was an old ad that the guy never deleted... he said he sold it the day he posted it...

[Trip]

They have a cult following, people either love em or hate em. It's not really a fan boy thing either, because Drewpy isn't a Honda fan boy by any stretch of the imagination and he loves them. They are no longer produced, had low production numbers, and it's getting hard to find decent condition ones. They are just going to go up in price now.

[dubbs]

I found one several months ago on Craigslist... full exhaust, trick wheels, suspension goodies, low miles (for being 10 years old)... $3800.

Unfortunately it was an old ad that the guy never deleted... he said he sold it the day he posted it...

Yeah.. I found 1 decently priced one in CT -

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/2303663486.html

This one is probably sold too.

[goof2]

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.

[OneSickPsycho]

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.

RC's seem to have a 20% or so premium over the TL...

[G-Rex]

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.

I have a TLR, and I've seen it too, which is odd. TLRs have even more of a cult following, but in general, are way less popular than the RC.

It's a fantastic bike though! I love mine. I got mine for one of those *if I told you I'd have to kill you* prices, much like I did the rest of my bikes. It was 6 months old when I got it, and with all the goodies I have on it now, I still have less in it than what a new one cost back in the day. It has 30,000 miles on it now.

I get messages on Youtube from people that see my videos about it asking if I'll tell the stuff I have on it. I have a Penske triple adjustable rear shock, Marchesini magnesium wheels, and Yoshimura full titanium exhaust to start. You can't buy this stuff anymore, so it's really rare to even see. One guy from Czechoslovakia ups his offer for my exhaust every couple of months. We're up to $1500 now. LOL

[OneSickPsycho]

I have a TLR, and I've seen it too, which is odd. TLRs have even more of a cult following, but in general, are way less popular than the RC.

It's a fantastic bike though! I love mine. I got mine for one of those *if I told you I'd have to kill you* prices, much like I did the rest of my bikes. It was 6 months old when I got it, and with all the goodies I have on it now, I still have less in it than what a new one cost back in the day. It has 30,000 miles on it now.

I get messages on Youtube from people that see my videos about it asking if I'll tell the stuff I have on it. I have a Penske triple adjustable rear shock, Marchesini magnesium wheels, and Yoshimura full titanium exhaust to start. You can't buy this stuff anymore, so it's really rare to even see. One guy from Czechoslovakia ups his offer for my exhaust every couple of months. We're up to $1500 now. LOL

Yeah, if something happens and you throw a rod or something, I better be on the short list for those parts...

[tommymac]

RC's seem to have a 20% or so premium over the TL...

Thats what I have seen too. With the TLS peeps the big draw is finding a 97 motor, those were the shiznit. I have a 99 which was they year they detuned them (damn TLR guys were cryin :scared:)

[dubbs]

The first guy emailed me back and said the lowest he can take is 5600.. Still a little too high for me..

[MikeSP1]

RC51s have a very dedicated following, which is why the bikes keep selling for the prices they are. Honda only made the RC51 for 7 years, from 2000-2006, and produced two basic generations of the model that are only slightly different. Between squids and posers, these machines are getting even more rare.

And if you thought buying a decent road worthy example was expensive, try restoring one. Some parts are almost impossible to find outside of the dealership. I've got one that I've been slowly working at restoring (read when I'm not deployed), and one that I'll be doing a ground up build when I get all the parts. Definitely an expensive project.

[anthonyk]

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

Perfect reason to get an older Aprilia Mille or Falco. Relatively unknown, bombproof motor, and reasonably priced.

[Homeslice]

Definitely a cool bike, especially the black 05-06 model. Couldn't be my only bike though. Too heavy & too hot in the summer. Fuel economy isn't all that impressive either. Think I'll just keep what I got and add a Triumph ST for long-distance.

[dubbs]

Definitely a cool bike, especially the black 05-06 model. Couldn't be my only bike though. Too heavy & too hot in the summer. Fuel economy isn't all that impressive either. Think I'll just keep what I got and add a Triumph ST for long-distance.

Yeah it's kinda of a dream bike that I've always wanted, but now with the 'busa it's almost the same type of bike with a lot less power.. Just an awesome sound..

[tommymac]

Perfect reason to get an older Aprilia Mille or Falco. Relatively unknown, bombproof motor, and reasonably priced.

parts availlability is becomming an issue for the older prillers, not so much the Millies, but the falcos, cappos and futuras things are getting scarce. Theyre all the same rotax motors but theres not a lot of other stuff you can mix and match esp with the futuras

[Particle Man]

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

[tommymac]

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]

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]

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 :td:

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


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]

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 :td:

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


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

[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 :lol:

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

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 :shrug:

[CasterTroy]

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]

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... :boobs:

[marko138]

parts availlability is becomming an issue for the older prillers, not so much the Millies, but the falcos, cappos and futuras things are getting scarce. Theyre all the same rotax motors but theres not a lot of other stuff you can mix and match esp with the futuras
Parts were scarce for a Buell before Wandell shut them down. Try finding shit now. It's only been a year.

[tommymac]

Parts were scarce for a Buell before Wandell shut them down. Try finding shit now. It's only been a year.

But hardley said we were good for 7 years on parts, they would never lie to us :lol:

[marko138]

But hardley said we were good for 7 years on parts, they would never lie to us :lol:
Oh sure. They've always been on the straight and narrow.

Do me a favor...call your closest "Buell" dealer and ask for a part. Any part. Let me know if they have it in stock.

[tommymac]

Oh sure. They've always been on the straight and narrow.

Do me a favor...call your closest "Buell" dealer and ask for a part. Any part. Let me know if they have it in stock.

Which part of no needs further explanation. took those idiots 4 months to get that regulator issue taken care of. I will almost be happy once the warantee expires so I can do the work myself and hopefully find aftermarket stuff. its a damn rotax engine so there should be stuff out there. Or EBR could do the right thing and carry the parts himself.

[marko138]

Which part of no needs further explanation. took those idiots 4 months to get that regulator issue taken care of. I will almost be happy once the warantee expires so I can do the work myself and hopefully find aftermarket stuff. its a damn rotax engine so there should be stuff out there. Or EBR could do the right thing and carry the parts himself.
Doesn't EBR carry a lot of stuff? I'm not sure, I haven't looked lately. I'd do the work myself even if it is under warranty. Only thing the dealer ever did to mine was the headlight recall...they wouldn't give me the assembly and let me do it on my own...and the TPS reset.

[tommymac]

Doesn't EBR carry a lot of stuff? I'm not sure, I haven't looked lately. I'd do the work myself even if it is under warranty. Only thing the dealer ever did to mine was the headlight recall...they wouldn't give me the assembly and let me do it on my own...and the TPS reset.

Not sure on stuff like voltage regulators and the electronics. Seems like guys on the buelletinboard can find/score things at least.

The upside withthe TL's were/are a lot of the gsxr parts are the same so availability isnt an issue yet. Bodywork may be tougher but I think you can still score racing plastics and stuff.

[pauldun170]

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 :lol:

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

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 :shrug:

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

[defector]

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 :lol:

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

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 :shrug:

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

[Adeptus_Minor]

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! :(

:rolleyes:

[tommymac]

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! :(

:rolleyes:

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

[marko138]

I own a TLS so I guess I am off the hook :lol:
Quiet, white man.

[tommymac]

Quiet, white man.

sorry.

[G-Rex]

Yeah, if something happens and you throw a rod or something, I better be on the short list for those parts...

LOL. If I were keeping track of that list, you'd be around 4-5 on the list by now. But, even if it were to throw a rod, I'd just rebuild it and keep going.

I've already been in the motor once. :wink:

[Homeslice]

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

Hey, I take my cues from the literary greats........ http://www.askmen.com/feeder/askmenRSS_article_print_2006.php?ID=930537

[Particle Man]

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

Quiet, white man.

:lmao:

[anthonyk]

parts availlability is becomming an issue for the older prillers, not so much the Millies, but the falcos, cappos and futuras things are getting scarce. Theyre all the same rotax motors but theres not a lot of other stuff you can mix and match esp with the futuras

True, I stocked up on spares while things were relatively plentiful. If I get desperate, I'll run down the road to AF1. :lol:

[Rangerscott]

Shit. There was a black one at the dealership and they wanted $10k for it.

[goof2]

Hey, I take my cues from the literary greats........ http://www.askmen.com/feeder/askmenRSS_article_print_2006.php?ID=930537

You (presumably) are a man. Integral to that is you already know everything about manhood and shouldn't need askmen.com for shit.:lol:

[dubbs]

I like this one..

http://www.rc51forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3987

[tommymac]

True, I stocked up on spares while things were relatively plentiful. If I get desperate, I'll run down the road to AF1. :lol:

They are def the go to guys for parts. seems the dealer by me now has stuff chepaer than af1, but dealing withthe parts guy is interesting. I now go in with part #'s so he doesnt hurt himself. He asked me if the futura was a scooter.

[Homeslice]

You (presumably) are a man. Integral to that is you already know everything about manhood and shouldn't need askmen.com for shit.:lol:

This is true (about my vast knowledge)....
But that's not what mens magazines are for, are they? They're for looking at pics of half-naked chicks while still looking halfway respectable standing around waiting for your flight. The real porn is wrapped in plastic anyway.

[pauldun170]

You (presumably) are a man. Integral to that is you already know everything about manhood and shouldn't need askmen.com for shit.:lol:

:lol

[Adeptus_Minor]

But that's not what mens magazines are for, are they? They're for looking at pics of half-naked chicks while still looking halfway respectable standing around waiting for your flight.

He has a point. :lol:


The real porn is wrapped in plastic anyway.

So was Laura Palmer.
I don't know how that was relevant, but it needed saying.

[RACER X]

M,an look at this beaut!

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h445/svbieber/051.jpg

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

[Mudpuppy]

why is divorce or a clean whore so expensive? cuz they are worth it..

it is a very cool bike.. drew-p bought a friend of mine's old rc51.. i was glad to see someone who could ride buy it because i was sick of waiting 30-40 minutes at each ride stop for the old owner to come putting up on it.. he rode like old people fuck..

[dubbs]

why is divorce or a clean whore so expensive? cuz they are worth it..

it is a very cool bike.. drew-p bought a friend of mine's old rc51.. i was glad to see someone who could ride buy it because i was sick of waiting 30-40 minutes at each ride stop for the old owner to come putting up on it.. he rode like old people fuck..

slow? :?:

[Gas Man]

Yes slow and not often. I'm in the same boat as mud. Especially being the person that got drew-p connected with this rc.

[dReWpY]

i am contemplating replacing the buell with another rc or vstrom

[Particle Man]

My vote is for the 'Strom, not that my opinion matters :lol:

[dubbs]

i am contemplating replacing the buell with another rc or vstrom

Why'd you get rid of the RC?

[OneSickPsycho]

Why'd you get rid of the RC?

To get the Buell :lol:

[dubbs]

To get the Buell :lol:

Makes sense.. now get rid of the buell to get another RC?

[marko138]

Makes sense.. now get rid of the buell to get another RC?
It's Drewpy. He's fucked up.

[OneSickPsycho]

It's Drewpy. He's fucked up.

Poor decision making is just one of his many talents.

[dReWpY]

not that i was worried about it, but i had put ~30k miles on the RC in 2 years and was really wanting a >2002 black one, but i had high hopes for the 1125R, and I just am not completely in love with it as I thought I would be, the RC had character, the buell just does everything a little bland for me... the rc wanted to kill me, the buell just does what i tell it to do, not as much fun

[marko138]

not that i was worried about it, but i had put ~30k miles on the RC in 2 years and was really wanting a >2002 black one, but i had high hopes for the 1125R, and I just am not completely in love with it as I thought I would be, the RC had character, the buell just does everything a little bland for me... the rc wanted to kill me, the buell just does what i tell it to do, not as much fun
Fag.

[dReWpY]

I tried drinking the koolaide, I wasn't the biggest fan

[Apoc]

The RC is expensive because its worth it. Of all the bikes i've owned and ridden, the RC is by far my favourite. I kick myself in the ass every summer for selling it. :(

[dReWpY]

The RC is expensive because its worth it. Of all the bikes i've owned and ridden, the RC is by far my favourite. I kick myself in the ass every summer for selling it. :(

words of fucking wisdom and truth...
:rockwoot:
I can say that it was the best bike i have ridden and the one i felt the most comfortable on. PERIOD.
/Thread

[marko138]

words of fucking wisdom and truth...
:rockwoot:
I can say that it was the best bike i have ridden and the one i felt the most comfortable on. PERIOD.
/Thread
Then why the fuck would you sell it?

[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!

[Homeslice]

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

[dReWpY]

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

What's this traffic you talk about??

[Apoc]

What's this traffic you talk about??


This.

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

[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.

[Apoc]

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]

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]

$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]

$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]

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]

LOL @ 15K.....

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

[Particle Man]

I'd still like one but there's no freaking way I'd ever pay that much coin for one.

Eff that.

[Porkchop]

Rather have an RSV1000R Factory, and bank the money left over... :idk:

[Homeslice]

Rather have an RSV1000R Factory, and bank the money left over... :idk:

I used to have an 04........reliability lol

[No Worries]

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

[Homeslice]

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

It doesn't have fancy brand name rearsets, shocks, levers, reservoir caps, sliders, axle spacers, etc.......That's why it isn't worth $15K

People want a ton of multi-colored anodized parts everywhere........otherwise they wouldn't look cool at Starbucks

[RACER X]

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

hmmm.........since i;m kinda looking for another bike.......

road trip? 1200mi

[RACER X]

ugh, talkin to a guy in san antonio, he put strobes on an RC........

[Homeslice]

Only RC I'd get is the black one..

[marko138]

15k is laughable and the jackass selling it knows that.

[Rider]

RC's ar nice to looks at but they are big heavy pigs. The best thing about them is that with a set of Sato exhaust, it would make you shoot one in your pants, but thats about it. My 08 GSXR 750 was quicker than my buddy's 01 RC51.

[RACER X]

well there is 7yrs of technology advancement

and who really cares "how much" faster, at these levels the rider is more important then the bike.

[dReWpY]

well there is 7yrs of technology advancement

and who really cares "how much" faster, at these levels the rider is more important then the bike.

i aint breaking no' land speed records on anything but damn that RC would try to kill me and any chance it got and i loved it...

[Rangerscott]

Saw a blacky today.

[Porkchop]

I used to have an 04........reliability lol

Seriously? What kind of problems?

[Tmall]

Saw a blacky today.

That's not what we call them up here. But, we have african americans as well.

[Homeslice]

Seriously? What kind of problems?

The Rotax engine is bulletproof

But it's silly little quality control things...

Leaking clutch slaves.........Faulty spot welds on the oil tank.........Swingarm that had a recall due to faulty welds...........Electrical connector that burns up..........brakes that need bleeding every 500-1000 miles..........shock that wears out too soon due to being so close to the exhaust header..........Anti-theft system that decides to prevent you from starting the bike.............Odometer that sometimes resets to 0 if you disconnect the battery...........These are all common faults on the early models......Try to get an 06+

But, the fit & finish is outstanding, the paint & bodywork is thick and high quality, the all-plastic tank is a great idea, the gauge panel is awesome, the motor sounds great, it tracks like its on rails.............That is the Italian way.....Appearance first, followed by sound and performance........nothing else is important to them

[Particle Man]

Saw a blacky today.

That's not what we call them up here. But, we have african americans as well.


:zowned:

[Rangerscott]

Ok. I saw a darky.