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10-12-2004, 11:14 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep:  (10) Rep Power: 0
  | My New Ebayed RC-51 The Ebay Auction For the price of $6200 I received a 2002 RC-51 with 6250 miles a corbin seat, sato bonzai's, throttle meister, a PC IIIr, all of the stock pieces, and 3 years of Honda's extended warranty. The owner said that there were scratches on the tank from a tank bag and after waxing the tank they are almost impossible to see. This bike has almost no flaws, it is beautiful and runs like a champ. I can't wait to get the PC IIIr on there and change the sprockets (this bike is horrible in 25 mile per hour zones). Finally, here is a link to pictures of my bike!!! I really think I got a killer deal on this, what do you guys think.  Chris | |
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10-12-2004, 11:18 PM
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 Join Date: 01-26-2002 Location: DeeFDubya
Posts: 6,094
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| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Sounds like you got an incredible deal man, congrats. |
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10-13-2004, 7:46 AM
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     Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan
Bike(s): 2007 RC51 Age: 58 Posts: 8,271
Rep:  (1219) Rep Power: 28
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Most excellent! Welcome BTW  |
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10-13-2004, 8:03 AM
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| Back From the Ashes!!  Join Date: 09-17-2003 Location: Staten Island, NY
Bike(s): '00 RC51 (Possible Resurrection), 93 Seca II(Sold) Age: 30 Posts: 7,724
Rep: (101) Rep Power: 13
 | Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Congrats on the bike And  to the .orgLast edited by TGZ13 : 10-13-2004 at 8:04 AM. |
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10-13-2004, 9:15 AM
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  Join Date: 08-09-2001 Location: Vermont
Bike(s): none again...so far... Age: 31 Posts: 4,011
Rep: (87) Rep Power: 12
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Welcome to the party!!!! Nice PIPES!  |
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10-13-2004, 9:32 AM
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| Every ride a gift...  Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Idaho, USA
Bike(s): '02 RC51; '05 DR-Z400SM; '06 CBR600RR Age: 46 Posts: 4,132
Rep: (1101) Rep Power: 21
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Very nice! Methinks you done good! |
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10-13-2004, 9:32 AM
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| Cycle Trendz Racing     Join Date: 11-25-2001 Location: Virgina Beach, Va
Bike(s): S/B 954..Drag Racing Specialist and 2006 Champion Age: 31 Posts: 2,356
Rep: (185) Rep Power: 10
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Good deal, I got my 954 from Ebay, brand new in the crate for $8,600.00, guess we both got lucky. That was in May 02 for an 02 model. Last edited by SilverBullet : 10-13-2004 at 9:32 AM. Reason: addition |
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10-13-2004, 10:40 AM
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| Join Date: 07-27-2001 Location: Louisiana
Bike(s): what's next? Posts: 1,814
Rep: (116) Rep Power: 10
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Looks like you've got a headlight out.  jk I'm sure if all the RC and F4i riders had a nickel for everytime someone told them that...they'd have a lot of nickels. |
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10-13-2004, 10:42 AM
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| Back From the Ashes!! Join Date: 09-17-2003 Location: Staten Island, NY
Bike(s): '00 RC51 (Possible Resurrection), 93 Seca II(Sold) Age: 30 Posts: 7,724
Rep: (101) Rep Power: 13
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
At night most people dont notice.. but then again I dont ride at night all that often | |
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10-13-2004, 11:41 AM
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| Join Date: 08-09-2001 Location: Vermont
Bike(s): none again...so far... Age: 31 Posts: 4,011
Rep: (87) Rep Power: 12
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
 "Thanks...it is suppose to be like that" Then I wave! SAFTY FIRST!Last edited by showmethebombs : 10-13-2004 at 11:41 AM. | |
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10-13-2004, 12:41 PM
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 Join Date: 08-25-2004 Location: MIAMI, FL, USA.
Bike(s): 03' 954 (SOLD), 04' SHERCO 290, 02' RAPTOR Age: 36 Posts: 1,848
Rep: (79) Rep Power: 6
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Sounds like you did good. I bought my 954 brand new on ebay. |
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10-13-2004, 1:56 PM
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| Join Date: 05-10-2003 Location: Seattle, WA - USA
Bike(s): KTM 950 Adv, FZR400R, SP1 Age: 43 Posts: 1,538
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 7
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Way cool! Sounds like an awesome deal. Nice looking ride there!! |
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10-13-2004, 8:28 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
So far I have put 300 miles on her (It is cold in Wisconsin), went through 2.5 tanks of gas, and applied 3 coats of wax. So far I have to say it is pretty fun, but the tall gearing is really annoying me. What have people w/ bonzai's done to stop from melting the back of their boots to the pipes? Also what can you do to safely clean melted rubber off of the pipes? I have only hit my boots once but the previous owner left some pretty good patches. How often do people with bonzai's generally get pulled over? I work for the county sheriff's dept so I am not quite as worried as most people probably are but there is always a chance that a state trooper will be out.Chris  Thanks for the many welcomes!!! | |
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10-13-2004, 9:27 PM
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| Join Date: 08-09-2001 Location: Vermont
Bike(s): none again...so far... Age: 31 Posts: 4,011
Rep: (87) Rep Power: 12
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
I have used brake cleaner (when pipe is cold) to clean it. Also I have used a razor blade (but that is the advanced class, I have yet to scratch anything). I have only hit is like 3 times though...so not too bad! I have NEVER been pulled over for the pipes noise...damn...like every harley I see around is still louder than my RC. | |
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10-13-2004, 9:37 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
Last edited by Ninety8neonacr : 10-15-2004 at 12:34 AM. | |
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10-28-2004, 1:33 PM
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| Join Date: 10-21-2004 Location: /
Bike(s): / Posts: 26
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| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Nice bike ! I was doubting between that and a 954 (not the most obvious bikes to put in a comparison ...) but I choose the 954. Allthough the RC51 is something very spectacular .. (I rode it some weeks ago) Anyway, how do you buy a bike on ebay ? I can't imagine buying a bike that I've never seen/ridden (when it is not brand new) what if there is something wrong with it when you get ? You allready paided then no ? ... |
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10-28-2004, 3:25 PM
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| Join Date: 08-09-2001 Location: Vermont
Bike(s): none again...so far... Age: 31 Posts: 4,011
Rep: (87) Rep Power: 12
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
eBay YES, has some scams...but buying a used bike, car, etc can be a good thing. I have a friend that sold his TL1000R on eBay...worked great. I think I will buy my next auto from there. If you buy one and have it shipped to you...make sure they put some kind of insurance on it if anything happend. Rufuse shipping otherwise. Sometimes they have refundable deposites if your not pleased...no one on ebay really wants negitive feedback. Buying pretty much anything on ebay is the same. I personally have had good luck. | |
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10-28-2004, 3:35 PM
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  Join Date: 05-06-2004 Location: Randolph, MA
Bike(s): 01 R/B 929 Age: 27 Posts: 12,216
Rep: (909) Rep Power: 26
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 that helmet is awesome. I currently have a Suomy Spec-1r Guareschi and it matches the Erion paint scheme of the 929 really well but I had the idea when I was looking for a new helmet just to buy a plain black one and buy the sticker from above the headlight and put it on there and maybe a couple small "Erion Racing" stickers for the back/sides and then clearcoat but never did it. you make me wish I had. I still love my helmet anyway.
__________________ He's not Judge Judy and executioner. Last edited by CBR929RE : 10-28-2004 at 3:36 PM. |
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10-28-2004, 4:12 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
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10-28-2004, 4:14 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
Last edited by Ninety8neonacr : 10-28-2004 at 4:14 PM. | |
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10-28-2004, 4:24 PM
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 Join Date: 05-07-2003 Location: CHS, SC, USA
Bike(s): 1300,625,600,150 Age: 36 Posts: 3,600
Rep: (35) Rep Power: 9
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 So, umm, why didn't you post a link to the auction before it was over?  Congrats on the new bike, and welcome to the board. |
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10-28-2004, 4:38 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
So far I only kind of like the bike, I'm not overly crazy about it but once I get the PCIIIr put in (just got it yesterday) and put sprockets on it I think I will be in love.Chris Last edited by Ninety8neonacr : 10-28-2004 at 4:38 PM. | |
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10-28-2004, 4:39 PM
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| Join Date: 02-28-2004 Location: Northampton, Pa
Bike(s): '04 RC51 Age: 35 Posts: 496
Rep: (12) Rep Power: 5
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Congrats on your 205mph rocket!  Welcome to the zoo! |
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10-28-2004, 4:47 PM
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| Join Date: 10-12-2004 Location: Nekoosa, WI, USA
Bike(s): 2002 RC-51, Sato Bonzai's, PCIIIr, & Corbin Seat Age: 30 Posts: 17
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Quote:
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10-28-2004, 5:40 PM
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| Join Date: 07-27-2001 Location: Louisiana
Bike(s): what's next? Posts: 1,814
Rep: (116) Rep Power: 10
| Re: My New Ebayed RC-51 Good job on the helmet, dude. |
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