New guy, haven't ridden 4 awhile

Solman · 04-03-2006, 11:35 AM

Hi all, been a forum lurker for a couple of months. Finally bought and received my 51 on last week. Gonna havta have some patience until I get the feel back. Already made some mod plans based on posts here. Just a PCIII and some Sato low mounts probably. Probably have to add some clipons and rear sets and get the suspension adjusted for a 6'2" 225er. Hopefully, tags'll be done by next week so I can start logging some time. Anyway, glad to be here.

tigerblade · 04-03-2006, 11:35 AM

Welcome to the site.

sheepofblue · 04-03-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Solman

Hi all, been a forum lurker for a couple of months. Finally bought and received my 51 on last week. Gonna havta have some patience until I get the feel back. Already made some mod plans based on posts here. Just a PCIII and some Sato low mounts probably. Probably have to add some clipons and rear sets and get the suspension adjusted for a 6'2" 225er. Hopefully, tags'll be done by next week so I can start logging some time. Anyway, glad to be here.

Change to a 15-41 and you will find it peppier with first gear being lowered out of the stratosphere

HondaGalToo · 04-03-2006, 3:18 PM

Welcome!

gt702 · 04-03-2006, 4:27 PM

Welcome, good choice of bike

The RC is a very stable bike, and rewards smoothness, especially with the right hand ... there is a lot of torque available at a moment's notice. Enjoy.

Solman · 04-03-2006, 4:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

Welcome, good choice of bike

The RC is a very stable bike, and rewards smoothness, especially with the right hand ... there is a lot of torque available at a moment's notice. Enjoy.

Yea, I've noticed that blipping my right makes things get a little jerky

I'm working on my roll-on/roll-off. Took the CA course ~18 mos ago but u know, if u don't use it u lose it. I'll get there.

gt702 · 04-03-2006, 4:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Solman

Yea, I've noticed that blipping my right makes things get a little jerky

I'm working on my roll-on/roll-off. Took the CA course ~18 mos ago but u know, if u don't use it u lose it. I'll get there.

I've heard the newer bikes are better out of the box, but my '00 was awful stock. The PCIII made it possible to hold a steady rpm cruising down the road, and definitely helped the on-off transition. Whatever Dan Kyle loaded on the box worked wonders ... now I just need to find out what that was.