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Old 04-22-2006, 11:02 PM
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Just picked up a RC51

Well I have been on all the newer inline fours and just sold my gsxr1000 2 months ago. I saw the bike sitting at a car dealership and stopped. I always wanted a RC51 but underestimated them. He wanted $6500 for it. The bike was in great condition. The paint looked really good. It was all stock except for a power commander. I rode the RC51 for about 30 minutes and was impressed. It handled so well. Alot of power in the lower rpms. I love the bike. I will post pics up soon. Do you guys think the bike was worth $6500? It has 11k miles on it.

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Old 04-22-2006, 11:14 PM
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What year?
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Old 04-22-2006, 11:33 PM
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Re: Just picked up a RC51

Sounds a bit high but what year? SP2s are worth more used. Of course even if it is high keep looking and get an RC anyway
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Old 04-23-2006, 12:56 AM
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Well I have been on all the newer inline fours and just sold my gsxr1000 2 months ago. I saw the bike sitting at a car dealership and stopped. I always wanted a RC51 but underestimated them. He wanted $6500 for it. The bike was in great condition. The paint looked really good. It was all stock except for a power commander. I rode the RC51 for about 30 minutes and was impressed. It handled so well. Alot of power in the lower rpms. I love the bike. I will post pics up soon. Do you guys think the bike was worth $6500? It has 11k miles on it.
Might be worth it but depends on the year. You'll love the bike either way. I love mine more every time I ride it.
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Old 04-23-2006, 10:21 AM
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its a 2001.
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Old 04-23-2006, 3:07 PM
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its a 2001.
That is high for a 2001, especially stock ... but about right for a dealership. Try to find a 2002+ model. Lots of improvements and refinements from '02 on. You should be able to get a real nice bike with some goodies for that price. Love my 2000 (same as 2001), but it is worth getting the updates. Or if you decide you like it, offer a lot lower and be willing to warlk away. Good luck.
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Old 04-23-2006, 4:33 PM
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That is high for a 2001, especially stock ... but about right for a dealership. Try to find a 2002+ model. Lots of improvements and refinements from '02 on. You should be able to get a real nice bike with some goodies for that price. Love my 2000 (same as 2001), but it is worth getting the updates. Or if you decide you like it, offer a lot lower and be willing to warlk away. Good luck.
whats a good price for the 2000?
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Old 04-23-2006, 4:54 PM
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I have my neighbor who has a 1998 bmw k1200rs with 50k miles wanting to trade.. hmmm lol. I wonder which bike is worthed more.
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I have my neighbor who has a 1998 bmw k1200rs with 50k miles wanting to trade.. hmmm lol. I wonder which bike is worthed more.
I paid 6500 for my 2000 back in 03 and it came with extra wheels, a Penske shock and a ton of extras. It had about 4300 miles on it.
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Re: Just picked up a RC51

I paid $5500 for my '01 last summer and it was fairly well equipped, and included front and rear stand, Geza cover, battery tender, and all of the OEM parts. I would think $5000 would be the max. You never see sport bikes under $5000. That magic floor....
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$6200 for my '02 last December, with PCIII, Sato Banzais, 15/41 gearing w/520 chain, flapper mod, and PAIR mod. It had about 14K miles, but with the gearing change causing the speedo to read high, actual miles were probably closer to 12K.
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Old 04-23-2006, 8:14 PM
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Re: Just picked up a RC51

Im picking up an RC51 in 3 days. 2003 with 2400 miles, two bros slip ons, corbin seat, nice undertail, runs and sounds awesome, as you would imagine for a 2K mile Honda. Price....$7500

High or low, I dont care....MINT MINT and it chose me as its next rider....

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Old 04-23-2006, 8:30 PM
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High or low, I dont care....MINT MINT and it chose me as its next rider....

And that is all that matters.
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