St. Stephen 149 Posted February 20 This type of purchase generally comes before spending on food, clothing and shelter. Buy it. Just slap on an HRC sticker and keep smiling. Pairs well with a Multistrada also. 😎 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vfrcapn 241 Posted February 20 Lol, ok, picking up Saturday. Garage is getting tight, mbd in full swing. So glad Mrs vfrcapn fully supports the addiction.😂 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromMaine 111 Posted February 21 2 hours ago, vfrcapn said: Lol, ok, picking up Saturday. Garage is getting tight, mbd in full swing. So glad Mrs vfrcapn fully supports the addiction.😂 That Sir,...……….was the right call...……😉 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mello dude 467 Posted February 21 Congrats! -- A clean RC51 has been on my bike lust list for quite awhile... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VifferJ 57 Posted February 21 4 hours ago, mello dude said: Congrats! -- A clean RC51 has been on my bike lust list for quite awhile... +1... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2764 Posted February 21 Congrats! She's a different ride, but what a ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooseMoose 152 Posted February 22 Yeah, great buy. Enjoy!. If I had space and saw an RC51 that clean, I'd have it too. They're aggressive compared to VFRs, definitely not a tourer, but one of those bikes that just work wonderfully for what they're meant to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2764 Posted February 22 11 hours ago, MooseMoose said: , definitely not a tourer, If there is an intention, there is a way..... 😎 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooseMoose 152 Posted February 22 I was thinking in terms of range on a single tank, personally. Tank bag is probably nice for the third or fourth hour on the road. Just that much more to lean against if you have to make a stretch of straight road. When I rode one the first time I found the seating instantly comfortable. Very much a familiar Honda seating position, but it definitely more on your toes, leaned forward some as a track bike should be. Wasn't long before I was comfortable resting with just a little weight on the tank, nestled in there like a monkey humping a football, and totally didn't feel cramped or stretched out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vfrcapn 241 Posted February 24 RC made it home. 11K mile bike with lots of extras. Receipt history for work done incl Racetech sprung/valved forks and shock. Tires on order, need to make some time to go through it and change out all fluids. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2764 Posted February 24 So if your wife says "I AM SEEING RED!!!!", you can relax eh? 11k is barely run in... My tacho is in miles. Good thing I cab switch the speedo to KMH.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Stephen 149 Posted February 24 Congratulations vfrcapn! I too admire all that red in your garage. You may want to look at new sprockets and chain, going to 15/41 if the previous owner didn't lower the gearing. After a quick refresh, then a spring run over to Icehouse and Wentworth Springs I'd guess. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InterceptorPR 26 Posted March 25 My amazing wife surprised me this weekend. Unbeknownst to me, she purchased a Nicky Hayden Edition RC51 for me. We went to Grapevine to pick it up yesterday. This bike has been on my bucket list of bikes to own. I am just beyond words. She picked a great one. It has everything I’d add. GPR Steering stabilizer, full exhaust, power commander, smoked windscreen, hot bodies under tail, and more. Just an amazing bike. It is everything I’d dreamed of. So dope. Seems like many many fellow VFR owners also own RC51's as well. It just fits doesn't it? The other bikes in my garage are my 2014 CB1100, the VFR800, an a project 1981 CX500. 7 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlickWeevil 10 Posted March 25 That's a sweet RC51! I'd love to get a bone stock one some day and just keep it forever. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VifferJ 57 Posted March 26 Oh my, nice wife you've got there! She got a sister? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbott 13 Posted March 26 you are a lucky lucky man 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomk1960 77 Posted March 26 Beautiful bike and beautiful wife. Your wife is a saint - do not ever underappreciate her! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InterceptorPR 26 Posted March 26 11 hours ago, VifferJ said: Oh my, nice wife you've got there! She got a sister? She has 2, but they are taken...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchy 2764 Posted March 26 Count your blessings! A fellow RC51 rider friend of mine just sold his...... because his wife is fearfull he might kill himself on it, despite having ridden it for more than 5 years now...... (they have a newborn....) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007 254 Posted March 27 On 3/26/2019 at 3:05 PM, Dutchy said: Count your blessings! A fellow RC51 rider friend of mine just sold his...... because his wife is fearfull he might kill himself on it, despite having ridden it for more than 5 years now...... (they have a newborn....) Moral of the story is don't have kids lol. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat0020 40 Posted July 24 Sold my BMW last year, replacing it with another next month: Yes, those are carbon wheels & Ohlins shocks. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 24 Sadly... Shopping has been good this year. Last week I picked up a 2007 Honda CBR600RR. The wife has claimed it once it is built. Saturday, I bought a long time dream bike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromMaine 111 Posted July 25 That is a very tidy bike. I'm guessing its a 96? So nice to see unmolested mid 90's bikes from the Big 4, they all made some memorable machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat0020 40 Posted August 2 Today's pick: 2003 BMW F650GS, 17k miles. Needs Chain/sprockets, rear brake master cylinder replacement or rebuild. But it does come with a set of BMW side cases. $1500 cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
