New 05 owner seeking advice

photo2u · 07-19-2007, 10:25 PM

Hello friends,

My name is George. I just got 05 rc 51 with only 1.5k miles on it

. I wanted to get more information as to the best bang for the buck performance modifications for the bike. My riding habits are mainly street-tour and slight track days. I just got some Kevlar lines from a forum member. I was thinking on the following upgrades
1. 15t sprocket
2. High mount exhaust.
3. USB power commander.

Please inform me if I am going in the correct direction or re-evaluations are needed.

I thank you for your advice,

George from Pasadena,

photo2u · 07-21-2007, 1:40 PM

Friends,

I also looking to improve the bling aspect of my new rc. With this in mind,
what are the most popular eye candy mods for the rc51?

Thanks for the imput,

George from Pasadena

whylee · 07-26-2007, 11:28 AM

Your going in the right direction there, dont forget the free mods, pair valve removal, flapper mod. also look into soft rev mod.
The exhaust will help with eye candy along with a rear hugger,flush mount turn signals and clean up the rear section.

photo2u · 07-26-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by whylee

Your going in the right direction there, dont forget the free mods, pair valve removal, flapper mod. also look into soft rev mod.
The exhaust will help with eye candy along with a rear hugger,flush mount turn signals and clean up the rear section.

Thanks for the excellent ideas,

George from Pasadena,

vitzaa · 07-27-2007, 12:17 PM

hey george, not sure if they told you on the zilla forums but check out rc51.org... go to the mods section

slickwill · 07-27-2007, 10:57 PM

I think the best eye candy is a bike that is well taken care of and not overdone on pointless mods. A nice exhaust, cleaned up rear end, and steering damper. All mods that have both form and function.

Mars · 07-31-2007, 2:54 PM

Dude, that bike, as it came from the showroom floor, is SO DAMN MUCH MORE CAPABLE than you are as a rider, or than I am, or anyone on this forum, that any mods you make will be pointless tossaways of money. Spend your money on the best gear you can find. Armored gloves, jacket and pants, proper boots with ankle protection, a SNELL rated full face helmet, and make sure you wear all that gear for every stinking ride, even around the block!!!

vitzaa · 07-31-2007, 3:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mars

Dude, that bike, as it came from the showroom floor, is SO DAMN MUCH MORE CAPABLE than you are as a rider, or than I am, or anyone on this forum, that any mods you make will be pointless tossaways of money. Spend your money on the best gear you can find. Armored gloves, jacket and pants, proper boots with ankle protection, a SNELL rated full face helmet, and make sure you wear all that gear for every stinking ride, even around the block!!!

gear is #1 in my book. get what you can afford, try to stay away from iicon, joerocket, jordan, etc. as they are more for looks than protection... after gear id go for the free mods, frame slider, PC3, exhaust. and then just whatever you have your heart set on

photo2u · 08-03-2007, 12:50 PM

Friends,

Thanks so much for the info. You guys are correct in the personal gear is a must. I am currently using a very good italian made suit,boots and gloves with very good protection. The Helmet I am using is hjc with excellent protection.

George from Pasadena,

Mars · 08-04-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by photo2u

Friends,

George from Pasadena,

George. I am from Eagle Rock. Used to live on Eaton Drive in Pasadena. Wife is from Highland Park. Man I miss it sometimes, the rides at Angeles Crest and Big/Little Tujunga. I am an old skool Rock Store junkie from the late '70's and early '80's. I had a 1979 RD400Daytona Special and then a 1982 GPZ550. Dude, those were the freaking DAZE man! The bikes are lightyears better now, but I don't have any more fun than back then. And the damn cops didn't have much radar and no freaking laser either.

photo2u · 08-05-2007, 1:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mars

George. I am from Eagle Rock. Used to live on Eaton Drive in Pasadena. Wife is from Highland Park. Man I miss it sometimes, the rides at Angeles Crest and Big/Little Tujunga. I am an old skool Rock Store junkie from the late '70's and early '80's. I had a 1979 RD400Daytona Special and then a 1982 GPZ550. Dude, those were the freaking DAZE man! The bikes are lightyears better now, but I don't have any more fun than back then. And the damn cops didn't have much radar and no freaking laser either.

Hello friend, I had my first big bike in 83 a gpz 550. I then went went with a ninja 900 amd zx10. Talking about towns, My wife is from Highland park also. Please let me know when you going for a ride,

George from Pasadena,

Mars · 08-05-2007, 2:46 PM

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Please let me know when you going for a ride,

George from Pasadena,

LOL George. Forgot to m ention. I am in Seattle now. I am going for a ride in about an hour, but I think it would take you a long time to get here.

Dave
2001 SP1
More badass que tu.

photo2u · 08-05-2007, 8:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mars

LOL George. Forgot to m ention. I am in Seattle now. I am going for a ride in about an hour, but I think it would take you a long time to get here.

Dave
2001 SP1
More badass que tu.

Hello Dave,

LOL, Seattle a nice town to live. I have been thinking in selling my house and buy a nice house in Washington state.

Take care,

George from Pasadena,