talk me out of this RC51 (or better yet, buy it first)

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  1. Samuel

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    Hey All,

    Long time! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, is having Happy Holidays, and will have a great 2022!

    Came across this ad recently on OfferUp - RC51 for sale here in LA

    https://offerup.com/item/detail/1237675506

    Texted three of my friends and requested that they talk me out of buying it. Their replies? "End of year pricing." "Sickness. A must" and "Do It!!" Some friends, huh? :rolleyes: :D

    So now I turn to youse guys. Someone please talk me out of this or better yet, buy it before I do!

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    Full Inspection done by Metrik Moto. I have receipt. Bike is solid 30,xxx mileage -It’s got a aftermarket wind screen -New grips (not shown) -Pazzo Racing gold levers -Scott’s steering dampener -flushed mount turning signal -hid headlights -carbon fiber triple tree cover -carbon fiber gauge cover -gold fasteners (not shown) -white frame sliders -Corbin seat -sato racing rearsets -gpr exhaust -power commander -fender eliminator -side mirror blocker -aftermarket front & rear rotors -rear seat no cowl -red brake lines -carrozzeria gold wheels -rear stand -side mirror with turning signals (not installed) -gold & clear brake fluid reservoir (not installed) Runs better then OEM has a tune Title in hand

    Almost forgot, IF I buy this, I would have to sell the VFR due to lack of room...
     

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    You had me until "I would have to sell the VFR".

    It's killer, but I wouldn't want to live with it as my only. Sometimes I like to do errands on motorcycles and when I've ridden RC51s, that did not seem like an enjoyable idea. Don't get wrong, I loved riding them. They beg you to ride them hard and fast because they get better when you do, but don't seem that happy when you're not.
     
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    That helps Sir, thanks! :)
     
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    i rode one, very uncomfortable riding position. :(
     
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    bikes come and bikes go. my 93 vfr is forever. i also have a 05 sv1000. love the vtwin torque. the vfr is a better bike all around. and its got a cool single sided swingarm.
     
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    If it was in Australia I would be solving your problem for you
     
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    The $7500 price scared me off...... not worth that much to me over my VFR.
     
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    Agree ....it's a sweet bike, but $7500?
     
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    Thanks Guys!

    I thought the price was reasonable (with the hope of haggling a little lower) considering the Carrozzeria wheels that come with it (and power commander + tune)?
    https://davemosstuning.com/carrozzeria-wheels/

    Most likely I'll be passing on it (hopefully, lol)...
     
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