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Old 09-09-2004, 5:20 PM
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Look here...
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It's been on here since this morning but thanks
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Old 09-09-2004, 5:24 PM
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It's been on here since this morning but thanks

My bad...I looked, but did not see any threads in the RC section with an 05?
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Oh god that is fugging cool! (Don't feel badly DP, I missed it too!)
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Re: 05 RC...finally, a new color...
Hmmm. First thing on the mod list: flat black engine paint, for the cans, of course. That or a whole new set of cans

Looks good
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Old 09-09-2004, 6:07 PM
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Hmmm. First thing on the mod list: flat black engine paint, for the cans, of course. That or a whole new set of cans

Looks good
And black rear sets....
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Old 09-09-2004, 6:23 PM
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Re: 05 RC...finally, a new color...
It looks much less like a fat pig in that color. I'll have to see the front view. Did they change anything else?
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Old 09-09-2004, 6:27 PM
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It looks much less like a fat pig in that color.

Don't you know that Black is a slimming color....(at least that is what my wife tells me...)
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eh...with a bunch of gold things on it, I think it would look better. such as Ohlins, and Sato rearsets to name a few!
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Old 09-09-2004, 7:56 PM
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I love it just would have to replace those stock pipes that it. But damn!!!! bout time they come out with a new color
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That thing is straight pimpin'!

Changes now include a weight drop of 50lbs.!!!!!

















I WISH!
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Re: 05 RC...finally, a new color...
Mr Vader, your bike is waiting...

NinerPilot, does that scheme do anything for ya? That insurance check has to be close to clearing by now..
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That thing is straight pimpin'!

Changes now include a weight drop of 50lbs.!!!!!




















I WISH!

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Re: 05 RC...finally, a new color...
Do we know for sure if this is going to be available in the U.S. or is it more of that "Here's a kickass new scheme, buuuuuuuut only the Non-U.S. folks get it, sucker!"
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Do we know for sure if this is going to be available in the U.S. or is it more of that "Here's a kickass new scheme, buuuuuuuut only the Non-U.S. folks get it, sucker!"

It is from the US website...here
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It is from the US website...here
Might have to relegate the '03 to track duty only sometime next year.
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Mr Vader, your bike is waiting...

NinerPilot, does that scheme do anything for ya? That insurance check has to be close to clearing by now..

Nope, black never did much for me.... I guess Im more of the good than evil, because this turns me on... Im just glad they ditched the bare frame...
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Nope, black never did much for me.... I guess Im more of the good than evil, because this turns me on... Im just glad they ditched the bare frame...
Chris
You still do not have your check? I had mine in 1 month's time.
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i know I'm late buy damn that's fresh

(yeah i said fresh)
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i know I'm late buy damn that's fresh

(yeah i said fresh)
Totally wicked dude

I like that new smiley
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Totally wicked dude

I like that new smiley

I saw it and and was trying to figure out a way to use it on you , but you beat me to the punch
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I saw it and and was trying to figure out a way to use it on you , but you beat me to the punch
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It's about freaking time!!!!!!!

I still think they get a far better graphics package in Europe with the exception of the Repsol 1k Is that really coming here!?!??!!?
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Nope, black never did much for me.... I guess Im more of the good than evil, because this turns me on... Im just glad they ditched the bare frame...
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The white/black Euro scheme was/is definitely the best.
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Re: 05 RC...finally, a new color...
Wouldn't a used RC51 save more than enough money to pay for a custom paint job?

I say get a used and make it the exact way you want it.
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Wonder why they haven't gone with the radial mounted calipers on the RC...