Hey everyone, new to the board

06450F · #1 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 12:42 PM

Hey guys (and gals), thought i would introduce myself. Been reading on the board for a bit and finally got around to registering.

Been riding for a good while and raced with WERA a while back.

Had a boat slew of different bikes but finally added a RC51 to my stable.
2000 year model; pretty much stock besides an exhaust and some cosmetic things, no damage other than typical 10 years worth of little nicks and such. Paid $3600 for it....seemed like a offer to good to pass up.

I also ride a pair of R1's. one in street trim and one built as a naked style street fighter. I have a Aprilia SXV550 super moto and a KX450F MX bike as well.

Anyone have any heads up on maint issues i should keep an eye out for with it? Has about 22,000 miles on her.

Thanks
Bob

RAZR51 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 12:50 PM

Welcome Bob...there's a lot of info on here. These bikes are pretty bullutproof....typical Honda. The more you ride it, the more you'll like it. How about a pic of that R1 Streetfighter?

hawkti · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 12:57 PM

Welcome Bob.....glad you made it!

robfromsc · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Welcome

Not many issues to worry about, beside the normal stuff. Valves at 14 or 15k so if that hasnt been done yet. Enjoy your pig!

wingnutt · #5 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Hey Bob you may get a meltey spot on your dash cover if you park her in the sun all day otherwise snug-up the hoseclamps and you're good for life

Molten dash faceplate on a 03

welcome.

Darkest · #6 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 07:27 PM

Welcome Bob, glad to have you. New guy buys the beer right?

06450F · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 11:47 PM

Well i do, do all my own service work on my bikes and intend to check everything over real well this winter. I have realized the bike has a hot wire to the cooling fan as it is on all the time with the ignition on. Is this a common mod? From my research i see that like many twins the RC tends to run a bit warm. My Aprilia SXV550 is much the same way.

R1 streetfighter is being revamped as we speak but i will get pics of the stable for everyone asap.

06450F · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 11:48 PM

Yea i will buy the beer but i am a "Bob Miller" sooooooo, it has to be either Miller High Life.........or maybe a Blue Moon

RockyMt · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 12:42 AM

Beer? "Tank" me bro. (Tanqurey!)
Welcome.

-Rocky-

grinch'sRC51 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 12:52 AM

Welcome to the board. There is a wealth of smarts here on this board. It is the best i have found by far!

MYZ1K · #11 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 03:17 AM

Welcome to the madness. I'm afraid we're gonna need some pics of these bikes, especially the Ape Supermoto

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06450F · #12 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 12:30 PM

Supermoto is in the process of being sold. Christ that is a fun little bike though! 650cc would of been better for my use though. I used her on the road and she was not mean to tool along over 65 ish. Ill get some pics of the stable this weekend.
Bob