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Old 03-06-2005, 12:18 PM
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Hey guys, been lurking on the board for a couple of months, and with the info i got here I decided to make the switch from I-4 to V-Twin. I picked up my 05 RC on Dec. 3rd. So far these are the mods i've done: Sato C/F Banzais, Sato Rearsets, Dussault U/T, Watsen Design front LED signals, Dan Kyle Clip-ons, CRG short levers, PAIR mod(DK plates), Flapper mod(DK cover), PC3 usb. Future mods: Ohlins forks and shock, Scotts damper, maybe wheels. here's a couple pics.

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Woohoo! You've got some great mods there so far!
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Nice choice on the twin!!

Interesting levers. never saw those before.
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I am soooo jealous That is a very nice bike.
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Old 03-06-2005, 2:07 PM
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Nice choice on the twin!!

Interesting levers. never saw those before.
The CRG levers are real trick. I have one on the clutch side.
Just looked at your pictures, that's a gorgeous RC!
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You need to do the soft rev limiter mod to make any of your updates make sense
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Old 03-06-2005, 4:48 PM
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Nice looking bike!
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Damn!

(Chico voice) Looookinngg Gooood!!! (/end Chico voice)

I swear, if I do succumb to the temptation to add an arrr-thee to the stable, I'll be hard pressed to decide between the Sato's and the 2-1 Jardine. (?Beastly, baybee! )

Congrats, and welcome!

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OMFG, nice RC!

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Nice ride! I met up with a guy today who has an '05 RC. The all-black is sweet lookin. He has a Scotts damper on his RC and an Ohlins on his CBR. He said he can definitely feel more (better) difference with the Ohlins, and less with the Scotts. I have been debating which to get, so make sure you really look into both before dropping the cash. The only thing about Ohlins I don't like is the size. It's a little obstrusive.
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Old 03-07-2005, 3:46 AM
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He has a Scotts damper on his RC and an Ohlins on his CBR. He said he can definitely feel more (better) difference with the Ohlins, and less with the Scotts. I have been debating which to get, so make sure you really look into both before dropping the cash. The only thing about Ohlins I don't like is the size. It's a little obstrusive.
If you find an Ohlins damper for an RC, get me one cuz I'm pretty sure they're not made anymore. I think your decision was/will be made for you. Scotts it is!
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I am soooo jealous That is a very nice bike.
+1, lucky man .
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Nice ride! I am happy to see you have used all the right parts!
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Nice looking RC....love the all-black...definitely get some suspension work done and you're be set!!! Good looking ride and welcome!!!
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that is one nice looking bike. I love those rear sets. I gotta get me some Satos this summer me thinks (black like K9s)
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Gorgeous bike

EDIT: Is that a Duc I see in the background of the first pic?
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If you find an Ohlins damper for an RC, get me one cuz I'm pretty sure they're not made anymore. I think your decision was/will be made for you. Scotts it is!
Matris and Hyperpro are the other piston-type dampers. Hyperpro is made in the Netherlands and seems very, very popular. It's a little cheaper than the Ohlins and they use the Nitrogen heat expansion. I've seen them for $399, which is the price as the Scotts. It's just a question of piston vs. rotary.
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Sure is.

At least he's got one reliable sportbike, however.
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Gorgeous bike

EDIT: Is that a Duc I see in the background of the first pic?
yup, 02 900 SS, it's my buddies bike.
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It's just a question of piston vs. rotary.
As far as piston vs. rotary, I had a Matris on my 900RR, an Ohlins on my RC51 and have a Scotts on the SV. No problems with any of them.
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As far as piston vs. rotary, I had a Matris on my 900RR, an Ohlins on my RC51 and have a Scotts on the SV. No problems with any of them.
Between the 3 of them do you have any recommendation?
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Between the 3 of them do you have any recommendation?
I can't say I really prefer one over the other. I never cared for the looks of the Scotts, but it was the only one I could get quickly for my SV. One thing I didn't like about the Ohlins was that the hardware they sent seemed cheap; the Allen heads seemed like they'd strip easily.
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If you find an Ohlins damper for an RC, get me one cuz I'm pretty sure they're not made anymore. I think your decision was/will be made for you. Scotts it is!
Buy the Harris mount/Ohlins damper kit. They are readily available for most sport bikes, and the Harris mount is MUCH better than the Ohlins mount.
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