10-23-2006, 09:43 AM
Phew.... ok... story time!
I've been not-so-secretly watching the RC51 market for a few months just to see whats out there, what the bikes are going for, doing some research on how they hold up. A few weeks ago I got an offer from an acquaintance to ride one, an '05 with some bling pipes on it. I was only out for a few miles on it but I was pretty much sold on it. Its got great power, awesome sound, and it definately looks the part. It is a bit clumsy and top-heavy at low speeds but I suspect that all goes away when you turn it to 11.
I had seen the ad for the bike on ebay on Wednesday and stewed on it for a bit... it was exactly what I wanted - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270040995015&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=017</a><!-- m -->
So, on friday I emailed the guy asking for his phone #, and I also filled out a loan app with my bank, rather than completely emptying my savings account... Instant approval. Hmm.. even the bank thinks this is a good idea, so I called the guy, we struck a deal, I sent a deposit and made plans to pick it up sunday
8:30 am - Get up, shower, load the ramp, tie downs, handlebar tie down, laptop, dvd's, bike gear, etc in the truck. Andrew shows up at 9 and we roll out.
9:45 am - After filling up the truck, getting bagels and coffee we hit the road and are heading towards Ohio.
11:30 am - Andrew says something about his fist. I make repeated commentary about fisting his sister. He gets bored of this and plays some MotoGP DVD's on the laptop - more better.
4:00 pm - Arrive at the guy's house to pick up the bike. Test ride goes well, cash exchanged, we load the bike up and hit the road by 5.
6:30 pm - We stop to eat at the worst wendy's evAr. A group of 17 y/o girls is running the joint, and while you might expect that I would be overjoyed at this situation, them putting together an order was a bit like herding cats. Total disaster. The food sucked. Then I go for a refill, and she starts pouring the wrong soda... I mention this and she says
Wendys Girl: oh, its ok, people say stuff and i'm just like... i forget!
RJ: so, in one ear and out the other, huh
WG: Yeah!!!!
RJ: *sigh*
8:00 pm - I stop for gas at Sheetz. Its full of college students and rednecks, just like JMU.
9:00 pm - I amuse myself by running over traffic cones in a construction area. Andrew asks what state we're in, I have no clue.
11:45 pm - Bike is home, unloaded and parked in the garage. I spend at least 15 minutes just sitting and staring at it. It was probably more like an hour. I'm really not sure
Vid - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5776-1/MVI_3608.AVI">http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5776-1/MVI_3608.AVI</a><!-- m --> (right click, save as)
The camera vid doesnt really do the sound justice... its deep, loud, and the ground rumbles. Its most excellent.
![[Image: IMG_3606+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5770-1/IMG_3606+_Large_.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_3603+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5767-1/IMG_3603+_Large_.JPG)
I've been not-so-secretly watching the RC51 market for a few months just to see whats out there, what the bikes are going for, doing some research on how they hold up. A few weeks ago I got an offer from an acquaintance to ride one, an '05 with some bling pipes on it. I was only out for a few miles on it but I was pretty much sold on it. Its got great power, awesome sound, and it definately looks the part. It is a bit clumsy and top-heavy at low speeds but I suspect that all goes away when you turn it to 11.
I had seen the ad for the bike on ebay on Wednesday and stewed on it for a bit... it was exactly what I wanted - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270040995015&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :IT&ih=017</a><!-- m -->
So, on friday I emailed the guy asking for his phone #, and I also filled out a loan app with my bank, rather than completely emptying my savings account... Instant approval. Hmm.. even the bank thinks this is a good idea, so I called the guy, we struck a deal, I sent a deposit and made plans to pick it up sunday
8:30 am - Get up, shower, load the ramp, tie downs, handlebar tie down, laptop, dvd's, bike gear, etc in the truck. Andrew shows up at 9 and we roll out.
9:45 am - After filling up the truck, getting bagels and coffee we hit the road and are heading towards Ohio.
11:30 am - Andrew says something about his fist. I make repeated commentary about fisting his sister. He gets bored of this and plays some MotoGP DVD's on the laptop - more better.
4:00 pm - Arrive at the guy's house to pick up the bike. Test ride goes well, cash exchanged, we load the bike up and hit the road by 5.
6:30 pm - We stop to eat at the worst wendy's evAr. A group of 17 y/o girls is running the joint, and while you might expect that I would be overjoyed at this situation, them putting together an order was a bit like herding cats. Total disaster. The food sucked. Then I go for a refill, and she starts pouring the wrong soda... I mention this and she says
Wendys Girl: oh, its ok, people say stuff and i'm just like... i forget!
RJ: so, in one ear and out the other, huh
WG: Yeah!!!!
RJ: *sigh*
8:00 pm - I stop for gas at Sheetz. Its full of college students and rednecks, just like JMU.
9:00 pm - I amuse myself by running over traffic cones in a construction area. Andrew asks what state we're in, I have no clue.
11:45 pm - Bike is home, unloaded and parked in the garage. I spend at least 15 minutes just sitting and staring at it. It was probably more like an hour. I'm really not sure
Vid - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5776-1/MVI_3608.AVI">http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5776-1/MVI_3608.AVI</a><!-- m --> (right click, save as)
The camera vid doesnt really do the sound justice... its deep, loud, and the ground rumbles. Its most excellent.