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KC_JoNeS · 04-22-2011, 08:14 AM

Man, I miss my bike so bad. I know it was never the fastest bike, but it was loud and mean...and it had soul. Long live the V-twin!

Anyway, before I moved to China in 2007, I sold my RC51 for nearly nothing...and have been kicking myself ever since. So, here are some pics.

I was just prepping it for a couple Thunderhill track days.

And here is my gorilla ass riding it. Stupid rookie...get your head down.

jhtoy · 04-22-2011, 10:25 AM

I love those RC51's,they sound like nothing else.I always wanted one but the riding position is just brutal for street use.

Krakker · 04-22-2011, 10:37 AM

Is it just me or is the front tire on backwards?

Yeah, getcho head down foo.

I wonder if they'll ever come up with an "up right" sport bike (like they did for bicycles) for those of us with plated necks and F'd up backs? I'd be in and thank'n them for the chance.

stubs179 · 04-22-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Krakker

Is it just me or is the front tire on backwards?

Yeah, getcho head down foo.

I wonder if they'll ever come up with an "up right" sport bike (like they did for bicycles) for those of us with plated necks and F'd up backs? I'd be in and thank'n them for the chance.

KTM did. And they called it a Super Duke

stubs179 · 04-22-2011, 11:40 AM

When i clicked on this thread i was excited to see some of these.

tom@vp · 04-22-2011, 11:41 AM

always wanted one of those

jhtoy · 04-22-2011, 06:34 PM

The front tire is mounted correctly.Since most of the braking force is applied to the front tire the tread runs in the opposite direction of the rear.I have a 04 CBR 600 f4i that I may sell because of a bone spur in my neck.The crunched riding position really aggravates it.I even put a set of Helibars(bar risers) on it but after an hour or two I'm in pain.Kinda sucks because the bike runs so good,pipe,power commander,K+N and a Dyno tune.The bike has incredible throttle response and is pretty quick for a 600.Not sure what my next bike will be but I know it has to be comfortable enough for long rides.

Oso787 · 04-22-2011, 06:49 PM

Here is mine after the last series I raced in Georgia before moving to Texas:

ROCKEDUP RICKY · 04-22-2011, 08:04 PM

Back in my day.

Ride a wheelie for days.

KC_JoNeS · 04-23-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jhtoy

I love those RC51's,they sound like nothing else.I always wanted one but the riding position is just brutal for street use.

It is brutal if you have short arms... I have long arms, so the riding position for the street (for me) was brilliant. I would buy another one in a heart beat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krakker

Is it just me or is the front tire on backwards?

Yeah, getcho head down foo.

I wonder if they'll ever come up with an "up right" sport bike (like they did for bicycles) for those of us with plated necks and F'd up backs? I'd be in and thank'n them for the chance.

Front tire is correct in the pics. And, if you want an upright sport bike, FZR1000....good bike too.

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Originally Posted by Oso787

Here is mine after the last series I raced in Georgia before moving to Texas:

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

Back in my day.

Ride a wheelie for days.

Yeah....that = BADASS! Haha.

Casey

Rebelspawn · 04-23-2011, 01:02 AM

I wanted a rc51 for sooo long. Never could find a good deal on one. No one was ever getting rid of them around where I used to live. So I ended up buying one of these (CBR 954RR). I loved the color and holy hell, it propelled this fat ass to some serious speeds in a very short amount of time..LOL

hellbounder · 04-23-2011, 07:56 AM

here's mine.

boosted4lyf · 04-23-2011, 09:34 AM

I live about 45 minutes from thunderhill used to love seeing the knee draggers up there and all the Porsche and Mazda races

Highlucks · 04-24-2011, 03:01 AM

Nice Bike Casey.

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Originally Posted by stubs179

When i clicked on this thread i was excited to see some of these.

Why would you be excited to see one of them

NorCal 2500HD · 04-24-2011, 01:25 PM

Street trim.....

Oso787 · 04-24-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal 2500HD

Street trim.....

Beautiful, that will be the next horse in my stable!

stubs179 · 04-25-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by highlucks

Why would you be excited to see one of them

Why not? You can't beat it for transportation

And fixed gear bikes just look so simple and clean.

Pockets · 04-25-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Oso787

Here is mine after the last series I raced in Georgia before moving to Texas:

My shop made your trophies you won...

04-22-2011, 08:14 AM	#1
KC_JoNeS Tossin' Salad Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Petaluma Posts: 1,826	Post pics of your track bikes Man, I miss my bike so bad. I know it was never the fastest bike, but it was loud and mean...and it had soul. Long live the V-twin! Anyway, before I moved to China in 2007, I sold my RC51 for nearly nothing...and have been kicking myself ever since. So, here are some pics. I was just prepping it for a couple Thunderhill track days. And here is my gorilla ass riding it. Stupid rookie...get your head down.

04-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#2
jhtoy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my shop Posts: 307	I love those RC51's,they sound like nothing else.I always wanted one but the riding position is just brutal for street use.

04-22-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	Is it just me or is the front tire on backwards? Yeah, getcho head down foo. I wonder if they'll ever come up with an "up right" sport bike (like they did for bicycles) for those of us with plated necks and F'd up backs? I'd be in and thank'n them for the chance.

04-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#5
stubs179 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Reno, Nv Posts: 1,964	When i clicked on this thread i was excited to see some of these.

04-22-2011, 11:41 AM	#6
tom@vp I joined the Band! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,303	always wanted one of those

04-22-2011, 06:34 PM	#7
jhtoy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my shop Posts: 307	The front tire is mounted correctly.Since most of the braking force is applied to the front tire the tread runs in the opposite direction of the rear.I have a 04 CBR 600 f4i that I may sell because of a bone spur in my neck.The crunched riding position really aggravates it.I even put a set of Helibars(bar risers) on it but after an hour or two I'm in pain.Kinda sucks because the bike runs so good,pipe,power commander,K+N and a Dyno tune.The bike has incredible throttle response and is pretty quick for a 600.Not sure what my next bike will be but I know it has to be comfortable enough for long rides.

04-22-2011, 06:49 PM	#8
Oso787 Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 901	Here is mine after the last series I raced in Georgia before moving to Texas:

04-22-2011, 08:04 PM	#9
ROCKEDUP RICKY Old guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Arkie-saw and we got ROCKS! Posts: 7,548	Back in my day. Ride a wheelie for days.

04-23-2011, 01:02 AM	#11
Rebelspawn Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elko Co. Posts: 304	I wanted a rc51 for sooo long. Never could find a good deal on one. No one was ever getting rid of them around where I used to live. So I ended up buying one of these (CBR 954RR). I loved the color and holy hell, it propelled this fat ass to some serious speeds in a very short amount of time..LOL

04-23-2011, 07:56 AM	#12
hellbounder Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alvin,Texas Posts: 820	here's mine.

04-23-2011, 09:34 AM	#13
boosted4lyf I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tehachapi,Ca Posts: 2,334	I live about 45 minutes from thunderhill used to love seeing the knee draggers up there and all the Porsche and Mazda races

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04-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#15
NorCal 2500HD Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fremont/Newark, California Posts: 710	Street trim.....

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