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I have that performance part in RWB and can say that it made so much difference that I had to put one on the back of my helmet just to keep up.

New rubber! (disclaimer: this is not a VFR--but close!) Replaced the aging Pirelli Angel GT's with fresh Michelin Power 5's. Why are new tires so exciting? Aside from a 1000 mile 36-hour Sierra trip with some VFRD hooligans, I realized the RC-51's miles have all been local, dry, and track day, so I went for sportier rubber. Also, the rear is a 190/55, which I loved on my 7th gen, vs. the 190/50 Pirelli. First ride today, photos below. Took it easy, but felt great--easier roll-in and better bump compliance. Don't know about edge grip yet. And last but certainly not least, I also installed the performance part I've been searching for, finally found exactly the right one, bottom photo.

I think for the same reason that first date with a supermodel is . . .

Good info! Interesting comparison, I just ordered one of these on Ebay the other day for the same reason. I would have bought Sebs 5th gen mounts but he's not making them at the moment so I gave this a look. In your middle pic you have the 5th gen flipped compared to the 8th, the suspension link mounting width should be the same because the same part number is used across all generations. The 6th and 8th gen also share the same part number for the cushion bracket itself. The broken bolt in yours is likely the notorious right side left hand threaded centerstand bolt (versus right hand thread on the 5th gen), this is one of the extra parts needed for the swap. The cross bolts that fasten this through the engine case have different part numbers as well, although the lengths are the same between 5th and 6/8th. Possibly the head is different on the later one since it is clamped in the bracket. You also need to replace the centerstand pivot bolt and nut as it is more like a front axle and clamped on both ends in the late model bracket. Centerstands and sidestands have different numbers but apparently centerstands interchange, side stands likely do as well. Installing this will be a fun since the swingarm needs to come off and so does the centerstand, part of the job if you are changing engines. A good time to replace seals and lube swingarm and link bearings. Also resets 6th to 8th gen look similar except for a plugged hole on the left side but have different part #s. They should interchange since the bracket itself is the same part. The extra hole on the 8th gen looks like it might be for a footrest mounted shift lever, but these don't cross reference to any other bikes, so who knows?

Wow, garage looks great, we are all jealous. Needs more bikes though. Just put new rubber on the RC, will post a recent photo, but in the meantime, here's a photo--taken in January:

are we still waiting for a few people to pay the balance? I know I was a tad late (I had to muck about with paypal). Anybody know anything? To be clear, I am in zero hurry, just curious (and a tad excited maybe) Oh BTW a massive thanks to all they guys that made this happen. cheers!