Rc51 or 'busa - Page 3

RACER X · 08-21-2009, 12:02 PM

as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers.

main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's.........

MikeSP1 · 08-21-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers.

main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's.........

Heli's are great, and should work decently. And you're right about not seeing many RCs. You'll usually see a 'busa at least once or twice a day, but you'll be lucky to see a RC once a week. The RC isn't as bad as duc's in the street ergo's dept. and they have a straight gutteral almost animalistic/predatory feel. Many a Harley guy has given me the weird look thinking " it sounds kinda like a Harley, but it looks like a crotch rocket". If you wanna be diff then the RC will do what you want.

Apoc · 08-21-2009, 12:52 PM

I miss my RC51 every time i walk into the garage.

smileyman · 08-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Its funny about the heat. I commuted on my ZX thru city traffic and it was unbearable. The frame got so hot it burned to the touch and I got soggy drawers at each stoplight.
My 1125R gets warm and the frame heat can be felt but even with the radiators on the side it doesnt get as hot as my 600?

Dave · 08-21-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Its funny about the heat. I commuted on my ZX thru city traffic and it was unbearable. The frame got so hot it burned to the touch and I got soggy drawers at each stoplight.
My 1125R gets warm and the frame heat can be felt but even with the radiators on the side it doesnt get as hot as my 600?

prolly that underseat to blame

No Worries · 08-21-2009, 01:30 PM

Honda Blackbirds are way cheaper than the RC and Busa, way smoother for commuting, way more comfortable, and can lose your license just as quickly as the Busa.

Particle Man · 08-21-2009, 01:35 PM

I've always liked how the RC looks and I'm a sucker for a 'Twin

Homeslice · 08-21-2009, 01:57 PM

If your commute is highway, there is no reason to put Helibars on a bike. The wind helps prop you up. Plus they look dumb on a sportbike IMO.

Amber Lamps · 08-21-2009, 01:59 PM

Well... you could always get a GSXR1000... bear with me people. Great handling and not terrible ergos for long distances. Descent track manners. Great street manners... Actually, faster than a 'Busa until absolute top end. To be honest, if you're keeping the VFR, I don't understand the question since you already have a great commute bike, I'd get the RC-51...

smileyman · 08-21-2009, 02:07 PM

Yeah if you have the viffer go for the sporty side! Or perhaps hold out till that new VFR V5 hits the street?!

08-21-2009, 12:02 PM	#21
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	as long as it's not ducati incomfy, i can deal w/ it. + i can always add heli bars or similar risers. main reason i want the RC is , to be diff. you don't see many RC or VFR's......... __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

08-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#24
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Its funny about the heat. I commuted on my ZX thru city traffic and it was unbearable. The frame got so hot it burned to the touch and I got soggy drawers at each stoplight. My 1125R gets warm and the frame heat can be felt but even with the radiators on the side it doesnt get as hot as my 600? __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-21-2009, 01:35 PM	#27
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've always liked how the RC looks and I'm a sucker for a 'Twin __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

08-21-2009, 02:07 PM	#30
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yeah if you have the viffer go for the sporty side! Or perhaps hold out till that new VFR V5 hits the street?! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-21-2009, 12:52 PM	#23
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	I miss my RC51 every time i walk into the garage.

08-21-2009, 01:30 PM	#26
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Honda Blackbirds are way cheaper than the RC and Busa, way smoother for commuting, way more comfortable, and can lose your license just as quickly as the Busa.

08-21-2009, 01:57 PM	#28
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If your commute is highway, there is no reason to put Helibars on a bike. The wind helps prop you up. Plus they look dumb on a sportbike IMO.

08-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#29
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Well... you could always get a GSXR1000... bear with me people. Great handling and not terrible ergos for long distances. Descent track manners. Great street manners... Actually, faster than a 'Busa until absolute top end. To be honest, if you're keeping the VFR, I don't understand the question since you already have a great commute bike, I'd get the RC-51...