When I got my first street bike at 16 years old. I learned about the RC51 and decided that, that would be my dream bike. 5 years later I finally was able to buy one. They're awesome bikes with a die hard committed community. As a fellow owner, there are some things you should do ASAP. 1. Put locktight on the rear seat latch bolt. Because of the vibration of the bike, over time it loosens the bolt that holds the latch for the rear seat. Many owners have lost their seat cover or rear seat because of it. 2. This bike has heating issues. This bike runs extremely hot because of its design, but also Honda made the radiator fans active extremely late whenever the bike is already overheating. The fans don't kick on until 215° . Get yourself a manual plug and play fan switch button so you can manually turn the fans on before the bike starts getting too hot.
The “pusher” SPAL fans are a huge improvement! Nobody knows actual production numbers of the 2004 bikes (which were all Nicky Hayden style). But it’s probably way more than 1400.
Yah that’s a long time of seriously looking with cash in hand ready to buy. And in those 7 months or so I was looking everyday for one so I mean it’s a long time
CRAZY!!!! I got the 25th anniversary xb12R. I wanted the white and blue or yours. But here is what’s awesome, I too always wanted the rc51. Never had a chance to ride one though. I shopped around and couldn’t afford a decent one. Plan b was the xb12R and I’m loving it. I’ve had a good amount of bikes but I love the buell. Please do a comparison of the 2. In depth if possible. I wonder if you think the Honda black bird is interesting like I do. You have great taste. I think buell and the rc51 had number 69!
Yah the rc51 blows the buell away I won’t lie but I’ll definitely do a comparison. Also I’ve been trying to buy a blackbird on and off lately I like them and would love to ride one. After this bike I’ve gotta wait a little before getting one maybe next year.
@@navscycles interesting bikes are so fun. I’ve always been a vtwin guy. A TL1000R wouldn’t hurt either. but I have a few 4cyl on my radar for collecting. 90s 4cyl bikes like the zx7 and the fire blade to name a couple. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m enjoying it because you have same taste! We are not alone lol 🤜 🤛
Have you ever test rode a late model Yamaha R1 or any other liter bikes? I know some of the modern features on those are pretty mind blowing. Your new bike is cool nonetheless
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Congratulations on the bike. I'm getting one as well on 10-11-2024 with 25,000 miles on it.
When I got my first street bike at 16 years old. I learned about the RC51 and decided that, that would be my dream bike. 5 years later I finally was able to buy one. They're awesome bikes with a die hard committed community. As a fellow owner, there are some things you should do ASAP. 1. Put locktight on the rear seat latch bolt. Because of the vibration of the bike, over time it loosens the bolt that holds the latch for the rear seat. Many owners have lost their seat cover or rear seat because of it. 2. This bike has heating issues. This bike runs extremely hot because of its design, but also Honda made the radiator fans active extremely late whenever the bike is already overheating. The fans don't kick on until 215° . Get yourself a manual plug and play fan switch button so you can manually turn the fans on before the bike starts getting too hot.
Good tips I’ll look into those thanks
The “pusher” SPAL fans are a huge improvement! Nobody knows actual production numbers of the 2004 bikes (which were all Nicky Hayden style). But it’s probably way more than 1400.
I’m drooling bro congrats hope ya have the time of your life on that beautiful work of art
That bike is a BEAST! And an L-twin, that's crazy. Looks super clean, sounds nice.
i own 3 my self. By fAr my fav bike of all time. Sweet ass bikes forsure brother!
I want another one so bad. Saw a super nice one for sale the other day but i really don’t need 2 of them lol
@@navscycles you always need 2 of them
@@shiftngearz youre right. lol maybe one day.
Gorgeous machine!
Subscribed just because of this bike... :) Awesome bike... Nicky Hayden RIP...
Funny I just bought a 2000 Sp1 last month. Love this bike and I plan to keep it forever 😅👌
Awesome!
It should be in a museum
Maybe one day but not today lol
I have an original seat for this one. It's dinged up from some hail, but if you're ok with recovering it I don't need it anymore.
Send me an email let’s talk I’d probably be ok with that.
Freak bro I'm jealous, I been looking for one around hsv al and it's all either salvage, track bikes or clapped.
Yah they are hard to find
I like your channel
Thank you i appreciate that a lot.
Iv been trying to find this bike for a extremely long period of time. At the beginning of this year.
So 7 month’s ago 😂😂
Idk just made me laugh 😂
Yah that’s a long time of seriously looking with cash in hand ready to buy.
And in those 7 months or so I was looking everyday for one so I mean it’s a long time
CRAZY!!!! I got the 25th anniversary xb12R. I wanted the white and blue or yours. But here is what’s awesome, I too always wanted the rc51. Never had a chance to ride one though. I shopped around and couldn’t afford a decent one. Plan b was the xb12R and I’m loving it. I’ve had a good amount of bikes but I love the buell.
Please do a comparison of the 2. In depth if possible. I wonder if you think the Honda black bird is interesting like I do. You have great taste. I think buell and the rc51 had number 69!
Yah the rc51 blows the buell away I won’t lie but I’ll definitely do a comparison. Also I’ve been trying to buy a blackbird on and off lately I like them and would love to ride one. After this bike I’ve gotta wait a little before getting one maybe next year.
@@navscycles interesting bikes are so fun. I’ve always been a vtwin guy. A TL1000R wouldn’t hurt either. but I have a few 4cyl on my radar for collecting. 90s 4cyl bikes like the zx7 and the fire blade to name a couple.
Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m enjoying it because you have same taste! We are not alone lol 🤜 🤛
Yup I have those on my list too. Thank you so much!
Have you ever test rode a late model Yamaha R1 or any other liter bikes? I know some of the modern features on those are pretty mind blowing. Your new bike is cool nonetheless
I have they are great out of my price range unfortunately and different from this bike. Hopefully soon I want a gen 1 s1k and I’ll be able to get one
Nice bike
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I’m looking at one rn and trying to sniff out a fair price for it. What did you snap yours up for?
I’m not sure I want to share at this time. But are you looking at a Niki Hayden edition or a regular one
this is so special, that my like brought the like count to 69 :)
Let’s goooo!!
How far did you go to get it?? And HOW did you find it???
I drive about 2 hours and got I spent hours searching everywhere for it.
RIP #69
I’m drooling bro congrats hope ya have the time of your life on that beautiful work of art
Thank you that’s definitely the plan