want opinions on this RC51

CBR929RE · 03-08-2006, 5:50 PM

so I'm starting to look for bikes now. I'd like something in the $5-6000 but I'm willing to pay more. So I was looking through the wantad and found a 2002 RC51. says its in good shape. 12k miles, new battery, new plugs, I think air filter, PC3 and Sato exhaust. $7500

Is that a decent price? Seems like a pretty fair starting point to me.

edit: thanks for the move, totally forgot we have a forum for RCs. that was quick as hell (probably cause of the title)

abtech · 03-08-2006, 5:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

so I'm starting to look for bikes now. I'd like something in the $5-6000 but I'm willing to pay more. So I was looking through the wantad and found a 2002 RC51. says its in good shape. 12k miles, new battery, new plugs, I think air filter, PC3 and Sato exhaust. $7500

Is that a decent price? Seems like a pretty fair starting point to me.

edit: thanks for the move, totally forgot we have a forum for RCs. that was quick as hell (probably cause of the title)

Is there a link to go with the post?

southpark460 · 03-08-2006, 6:09 PM

Seems a bit high, but sounds well equipped.

DUX · 03-08-2006, 6:21 PM

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Originally Posted by southpark460

Seems a bit high, but sounds well equipped.

CBR929RE · 03-08-2006, 6:37 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Is there a link to go with the post?

nope. the wantads site is retarded and you have to join (which is free) but then you can only search dealers and not the classifieds.

I would of course go take a look at it before making any kind of decision. I think it said its never been down and its in good shape. I left the book at work but I'll get it tomorrow. There was also a 2004 RC for $8000, I think it had around 3-4000 miles and pretty much nothing done to it. Even the 929s were all priced around $6500. maybe stuff around here is a little higher. especially now because riding season is getting very close.

phobiaphobe · 03-08-2006, 6:42 PM

Is the '04 a Nicky rep? I'd rather buy one that was closer to stock.

Getsome · 03-08-2006, 6:47 PM

would say $7k tops for the 2002 if it's in pristine shape...

and $8k for the 2004 is a pretty good deal if it's in top shape. nada says $8800

CBR929RE · 03-08-2006, 7:35 PM

yes the 04 is a Nicky. its really just his fake signature anyway.

but the lure of the 02 is that it has the Satos which I want anyway. take them away and I bet he'd be asking more like 6500-7000. I'll probably give him a call tomorrow and maybe go see it Friday.

bwhip · 03-08-2006, 8:06 PM

Check the "completed listings" on Ebay to establish the market for what similar bikes have been selling for. It will at least give you a partial reference point.

I bought mine on Ebay last December. It is also an '02, that had 14,000 miles on it, with Sato Banzais, PCIII with Kyle map, 15/41 conversion with new 520 chain, flapper mod, PAIR removal, etc., very clean - one (very) small dent in the tank. I got it for $6,200.00, which I thought was a pretty good deal.

The previous owner was a college student that actually did a research paper on "Achieving Optimal Horsepower and Torque", with this bike as the test subject. It had a complete series of dyno reports showing the effects of the exhaust system and PCIII, with great results. I got the original report with the bike.

- Not sure what his grade was on the research paper, but so far I love the bike!

CBR929RE · 03-08-2006, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Check the "completed listings" on Ebay to establish the market for what similar bikes have been selling for. It will at least give you a partial reference point.

thanks for the idea. just did it. a lot of them didn't meet reserve and ended unsold in the $6000s. there were a handful that went for over $7000. So I guess $7500 seems like a decent starting point for any negotiations.

ratdog · 03-08-2006, 9:54 PM

uh no...u too high, too high

954WRECKER · 03-08-2006, 11:57 PM

I saw this one in person and it was really clean and it ended at 6000 but its also a 2001

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4611848930&sspage name=ADME%3AB%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1

CBR929RE · 03-09-2006, 7:09 PM

yeah wrecker I remember seeing that one and liked it but I wasn't ready to buy yet. I also figure any one on ebay I can pretty much add like $400 for shipping.

So here's the full info on this one as the ad says it. "2002 RC51 2nd owner approx 12k miles, Sato exhaust, new battery, good tires, recent oil change, $7500" and the town its in and cell phone number.

I called and he took my name and number and he's gonna give me a call if he gets some free time this weekend in the evenings when I'm free.

954WRECKER · 03-09-2006, 8:11 PM

goodluck I'll be envious when you get a nice rc51, they really make it hard for me to keep the 954 like i know i should. I thought socal was high in prices due to the dealers charging a fortune and the constant year round riding season and the military guys that will pretty much buy anything at any price. But it sounds like the northeast isnt all that cheap even in the off season, i hope you find a nice deal on a clean bike closeby your area.

CBR929RE · 03-09-2006, 9:09 PM

yeah I'm finding out the NE isn't very cheap right now, especially for RCs. Maybe cause riding season is coming up pretty soon. I'm definetly not ruling out another 929 and if a killer deal on a 954 comes along I'd jump on that too. There is a 929 listed in there for $4900. Says 01, red/white/black so I'm not sure its an Erion or not but also says there's cosmetic damage. Might call him this weekend.

CBR929RE · 03-09-2006, 9:36 PM

ok so I do want an 02+ but is there much difference between them and 00-01s that I should really care?

I ask cause of this http://boston.craigslist.org/mcy/140360292.html

southpark460 · 03-09-2006, 11:29 PM

http://speedzilla.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17229

$3300.... He's getting a divorce and needs cash. Someone over there just bought two Baxley LA Chocks (the big ones) for $125 each.

954WRECKER · 03-10-2006, 1:04 AM

do you know him personally?

954WRECKER · 03-10-2006, 1:16 AM

nevermind i think hes in Virginia and thats a little too far from me and not knowing his bike assembly skills personally kinda scares me since he built it from the ground up

abtech · 03-10-2006, 8:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

ok so I do want an 02+ but is there much difference between them and 00-01s that I should really care?

I ask cause of this http://boston.craigslist.org/mcy/140360292.html

The SP2 (02 and later) has several refinements that make it a much better package. I have spent quite a bit of time and money getting my 00 up to several of the 02 enhancements. If I had to do it over again, I would definitely get an SP2.

CBR929RE · 03-10-2006, 11:05 AM

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The SP2 (02 and later) has several refinements that make it a much better package. I have spent quite a bit of time and money getting my 00 up to several of the 02 enhancements. If I had to do it over again, I would definitely get an SP2.

thanks, exactly the kind of answer I wanted. SP2 it is.

tigerblade · 03-10-2006, 1:25 PM

Dude, I say this meaning to be helpful. Re-read this thread.

luvtolean · 03-10-2006, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by southpark460

http://speedzilla.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17229

$3300.... He's getting a divorce and needs cash. Someone over there just bought two Baxley LA Chocks (the big ones) for $125 each.

$3300?

If it was "leftcoast" I'd go pick it up today.

southpark460 · 03-10-2006, 4:27 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

$3300?

If it was "leftcoast" I'd go pick it up today.

I'd give $3300 for an SP2 in a heartbeat. Have thought about pucking it up, selling the 929, moving all the track goodies to the SP2 and streeting the SP1 again. But that's just soo much damn work! And I like the 929.