Would I kill myself on an RC51?

[Blue32]

Originally Posted by 420sx

Most of my riding isnt for more than an hour at a time,

Are you serious?? you need to come out with us....you'll put some miles on that new bike...

[HiSpeed48]

like someone else said, you have the basics down, so you should be ready for something with more power. you're smart for starting on a smaller bike.

Originally Posted by Blue32

2008 zx10r which is more then double the HP..

how do you like the 08? when i first saw it i really didn't like the looks at all, but i heard it got great reviews for its power and handling. any dislikes with it?

i fell in love with the new 08 cbr1000rr. everyone says its ugly but i couldnt disagree more. all different tastes i guess.

[Blue32]

Originally Posted by HiSpeed48

how do you like the 08? when i first saw it i really didn't like the looks at all, but i heard it got great reviews for its power and handling. any dislikes with it?

I love it..the only thing thats bothering me right now is that im short and the bike is big and I have to tippy toe it.. but im going to lower it this weekend.. other then that im still getting used to the different ridding position which gets uncomfortable on longer rides but ill get over that too im sure..

[NickGT]

Originally Posted by Blue32

I love it..the only thing thats bothering me right now is that im short and the bike is big and I have to tippy toe it.. but im going to lower it this weekend.. other then that im still getting used to the different ridding position which gets uncomfortable on longer rides but ill get over that too im sure..

Not to jack this thread but you were right about those forks just pushing through the other day. I was being an idiot. On my bike the triple tree isn't big enough at the top to slide them through. So you have to get an aftermarket one. I love that bike though. It does look like you are bent over a lot on those bars though. Maybe they make a bar riser for those bikes. Man it made all the difference on mine. An inch or two really changes things. Also maybe a cut seat.. http://tobinseats.com/kawasaki.htm I hear they do wonders. You have to send in your stockers though. I'm doing it this winter.

[Blue32]

Im changing my oil this weekend and we are going to lower it a bit see how it works out..

[420sx]

Originally Posted by Blue32

Im changing my oil this weekend and we are going to lower it a bit see how it works out..

Can you take before/after pics? I'm considering lowering the RC... i havent sat on one yet, but Id like to be able to flat foot it. My biggest concern with the RC is that its 450lbs, my SV is 100lbs less.

[420sx]

Originally Posted by Blue32

Are you serious?? you need to come out with us....you'll put some miles on that new bike...

Missed this post. But yeah, Im down. Riding with someone else usually helps me keep from riding like an ass too, lol. I just love to go fast, im going to have to consciously concentrate on slowing down while I get used to the RC.

Looks like the bike I'm getting needs a radiator, a fairing, a clutch cover, rear plastics, and maybe a tank. Sweet.

[HiSpeed48]

any change in ride height has a serious effect on the geometry of the bike, and in conjunction the handling as well.

if you're going to make any height adjustments to the front, you should do it to the rear as well.

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0...wer/index.html
and here's some good reading if anyone is interested

ps- i'm 5'5" and i'm always on my tiptoes. so i did a lot of reading on this stuff before i decided not to lower my bike.

[2drStunner]

Originally Posted by HiSpeed48

how do you like the 08? when i first saw it i really didn't like the looks at all, but i heard it got great reviews for its power and handling. any dislikes with it?

i fell in love with the new 08 cbr1000rr. everyone says its ugly but i couldnt disagree more. all different tastes i guess.

The zx-10 looks like a** IMO lol Actually all of the 08's look like poopie. Peformance wise there monsters but looks could use some

Back on topic Im not a fan of a v twin but if your gonna get one get the RC51
!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by 4drstunner

The zx-10 looks like a** IMO lol Actually all of the 08's look like poopie. Peformance wise there monsters but looks could use some

Back on topic Im not a fan of a v twin but if your gonna get one get the RC51
!

yer high on crack. 08 10r is a sexy bitch i wanna get jiggy with

[420sx]

So I went to see the RC yesterday. Needs some serious TLC. For starters, a rear tire, all new plastics, a headlight, a clutch cover, a footpeg, a brake lever, a brake pedal, and a dent removed from the tank. But I got him down to $2300, so here we go...

[2drStunner]

Originally Posted by Dave

yer high on crack. 08 10r is a sexy bitch i wanna get jiggy with

To each is own I guess. Imo the 07 is a sexy bitch.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by 4drstunner

To each is own I guess. Imo the 07 is a sexy bitch.

eh the 07 looks like the 08 600. has sheit suspension in comparison as well

[BlkWhtTSI]

my thought is if your asking yourself that question now.... chances are your not ready for it. but who knows