Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 17, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 hour ago, keny said: This is what you did say this fall (not 54 minutes ago), BUT I think its cool, you have to hunt when what you hunt for is there!, an early Dutch spring indeed , Congrats for it, may it serve you well, and sure there has to be something to improve also OK, I went for the kill shot, but I had a GREAT spotter......... kiitos kiitos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Congratu-f'ing-lations León!!You have now been born again, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlitos92 Posted December 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 17, 2016 Nice Duconda, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted December 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2016 Great choice Dutchy, a 2003 SP-2! Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing all your improvements (so I may copy them). Glad you didn't wait too long to give the VF500 a companion. When I was about to purchase my first Honda V4, I was moments away from laying money down on a sweet leftover 1985 VF500. But I just couldn't love the bright red seat. So I ended up with the VF700, had it 16 years before trading it in for the first 6th gen. But I always wonder what if... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Beautiful bike. As much as I'd love to have a 150-horse insanity machine, I'd have a hard time turning away from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Most buy a helmet that matches their bike. You, off course, do it the other way 'round. Congrats on the new ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 18, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2016 Christmas did come early (as did spring...) Make USA great again! EU-legal pipes; do need a set of new/heat resistant decals.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 21 hours ago, Dutchy said: Tadaaaaaa!!!! MBD is back! The slut is dead, long live the slut So what will be its name.... The Beast....... White Slut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Dutchy said: EU-legal pipes; do need a set of new/heat resistant decals.. Or do they need stickers att all? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted December 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2016 Congrats Leon!!!! Beautiful machine. Will be looking forward to the ride report. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted December 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2016 You clearly did not learn your lesson! Very nice looking bike. Ciao, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2016 Without db killers zonder1.mp4 with met1.mp4 w/o zonder2.mp4 with met2.mp4 compare RL.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hmmm...... Trackday Pirellis....I really would suggest something grippier in normal temps on normal roads...as wet....As I have tried one front, and OK:ish as warm in the dry but slippery in the wet for sure...But good for a BIG burnout (unless sold to a track nut if in good nick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2016 Them tyres were a good prompt for me to inspect the bodywork verrrrrrrry carefully... The seller told me he always bought track tyres for cheap and use them on the road since he never rode in the rain. Judging by the state of all (metal) parts, I believe him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, Dutchy said: Them tyres were a good prompt for me to inspect the bodywork veru carefully... The seller told me he always bought track tyres for cheap and use them on the road since he never rode in the rain. Judging by the state of all (metal) parts, I believe him. Yeah, some do do like that, and its cool to show up the bike on a parkinglot and other think you have ridden the tires to that shape ! But whit the typically Dutch weather, can you be sure to not ride in rain..... ofcorse the rubber compound matters! But a good set of new rubber would be a good insurance to keep the sunny side up......my 2 cent......can be what you had in mind to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2016 Metzeler Sportec M7RR's, but I will listen to my friendly rubber merchant as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer LangoPTC Posted December 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 20, 2016 Congrats on the new addition! Absolutely beautiful. How about a few more pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 11 hours ago, Dutchy said: Metzeler Sportec M7RR's, but I will listen to my friendly rubber merchant as well If you think the RC51 need real sport rubber, go for it, but I think a modern ST rubber will work well to, even not having the same sporty look perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 DUDE ! That is soo groovy. When you get new tyres do yourself a favor: Opt for the 190/55 rear. It costs more, but it handles sooo much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 20, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 20, 2016 so not the 190/50 as per the manual but the 190/55 right? I prefer real user inputs over marketing garb so keep them coming! I'll post more pics after the rinse, wash, clay and wax job I have in mind for her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Tires is a personal thing. What kind of riding you do on what kind of roads (and whit what kind of bike...well that we know) deside whats best for you. I think you will find the best anwsers from local riders of same kind of bikes. But most modern rubber will serve you well, st or sport. Looking forward to se it shiny ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted December 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 20, 2016 6 hours ago, timmythecop said: DUDE ! That is soo groovy. When you get new tyres do yourself a favor: Opt for the 190/55 rear. It costs more, but it handles sooo much better. +1 on the 190/55. Timmy I'm curious what you prefer for the RC, for twisty dry public roads and the occasional track day. Mine currently has a mis-matched set of Pirelli's from the previous owner and I'll have to decide soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 20, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 20, 2016 Here the rear, mega bragging point no doubt..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I have used Pilot power 2TC on my RC51. 120/70 front and 190/55 rear. Most owners call RC51s "Piggies" because they favor stability over flickableness, so the added height of the 55 profile really helps on the turn in. I have tried both and prefer the 55 by far. The only problem is the 190/55 is always the most expensive tyre in the catalog. I am pretty sure the 190/55 did not exist when this bike first came out, so the manual specs the 50. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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