2004 Honda RC51 (What is it like today?)

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Жыл бұрын

Just talking about my ownership of the RC51 and how it compares to bikes of today #rc51 #HondaRC51
#rc51 #vtr1000f #motorcycle #superbike #hondamotorcycles

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@brwhyon Ай бұрын

Man, those whirring sounds from those gear driven cams takes me back to my VFR750, love that sound.

@DasGoodMoto Ай бұрын

Love it!!!!

@danuglw1205 Ай бұрын

I had an 05. Loved it but had to sell. Probably gonna buy another next year though.

@DasGoodMoto Ай бұрын

The the colors of the ‘05, there is a low mileage one on cycle trader now.

@Promod2001 3 ай бұрын

Think all RC51 owners would agree, #1 missed comment I used to get whenever I would pull up on mine,"Hey man, you have a headlight out!" lol Miss my 2004 RC51

@DasGoodMoto 3 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah that's when I started riding with my brights on during the day "for safety reasons", it was totally because of the single headlight! Thanks for the comment man!

@1pfuller Ай бұрын

As a CBR 600 F4i owner I can relate lol

@DasGoodMoto Ай бұрын

@@1pfuller The best 600 ever made!

@TCRC51 9 ай бұрын

Nice vid! I've still got my 2004 yet (have it in one of my videos) and put less and less miles on it every year. Some days I could see myself selling it, other days I tell myself I never will. You're video today reminded me to "not sell it". :)

@DasGoodMoto 9 ай бұрын

Just watched your video, your bike looks absolutely spotless! Funny that my neighbor just built a very similar lift using his quick jacks as too. Thanks for the positive comment, I'm glad to hear that I may have influenced you!

@jeffalleshouse9783 11 ай бұрын

Nice bud hope to purchase one in the future.

@DasGoodMoto 11 ай бұрын

You won’t regret it!

@williamclarke2020 5 ай бұрын

Can only imagine your joy of finding it again? Like meeting up with a beautiful woman who you loved in HS and you'll never let her ago....AGAIN! Great story. Love and Peace!

@DasGoodMoto 5 ай бұрын

Good analogy, that’s awesome!!!! Thanks for your comment man, appreciate it!

@jahmic 5 ай бұрын

Wow...congrats on finding your original RC51. Well done. I bought and sold a new 07 Speed Triple after a year of ownership. Never found that VIN, but picked up an 05 as soon as I could. Zero plans on getting this one go.

@DasGoodMoto 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I once test rode a white 07 Speed Triple in Marne Iowa, great bike. If you are ever travelling on I-80 between Des Moines and Iowa try to stop there. They have a small Triumph Dealership up front and a ton of vintage British bikes in the back. Its worth the stop.

@jordangarrick703 9 ай бұрын

I briefly owned a 2000 RC 51. It's the only sport bike I've owned that I didn't like. It was cold blooded, slow and downright unfriendly. I went on to a ZX-10R and never looked back. Glad that machine is out of my life....but most owners love 'em. To each their own

@DasGoodMoto 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I get you on the slow part, your ZX10 was definitely more powerful and lighter too. Even if you didn’t like it, you are in a good position to have tried it and give an opinion based on the comparison. Thanks for your comment!

@Euphorica 2 ай бұрын

Slow? Lol

@billbmsn 4 ай бұрын

I just bought an 04. Hasn't been delivered yet. Coming from Texas to me in AZ. It has an undertail but the previous 2 owners saved all the stock parts. I'm only vaguely familiar with these bikes, but from what little I know they are very special, and coming across a very clean, original, low mile 04, I knew I should snap it up. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives next weekend. I'm excited. It will join my eclectic stable of 6 street bikes. For a while, I only had 2 but it's time to turn up the fun. I'm 76 and I want to keep riding interesting, fun bikes for as long as I can. It doesn't have to be blazingly fast. I've got an 05 MV Agusta F4 1000 for that. It's terrifying.

@DasGoodMoto 4 ай бұрын

Congrats my man, I'm super excited for you! I'll be curious what you think of it compared to your F4. I've never ridden the F4 but I drool over photos! I'm 46 so it's super cool to me that you are still riding, very inspiring. Congrats again....I'm sure the anticipation is killing you! Keep us posted!

@billbmsn 3 ай бұрын

I've had the 04 RC51 for a bit more than a month. What a blast to ride. I don't find it uncomfortable, heavy or slow. Sure, you're bent over, but not nearly as much as my MV Agusta F4 ot the 08 Triumph Daytona 675 I used to own. The RC51 is a keeper.

@billbmsn 3 ай бұрын

The F4 is much more extreme. Terrifying acceleration. Much more HP. Brutal riding position. I understand why most F4s have very low mileage. My 2005 has only 3500 miles. People complain the RC is uncomfortable. They haven't ridden an F4. The F4 is a piece of fine art.

@quanwick4516 5 ай бұрын

"what's meant to be yours will always find its way"

@DasGoodMoto 5 ай бұрын

totally agree!

@jimmycapps7263 4 ай бұрын

Ive seen these bikes with 150,000 miles on them and still running good. Others have told me they have seen more miles than that. Im on my 3rd rc 02,03,now i found an 04 with 14k and some nice and not so nice upgrades and i paid top dollar and still putting money into it. Ill never part with this one!

@DasGoodMoto 4 ай бұрын

Love it, congrats man! The RC51 community is pretty awesome here in the U.S. "Pigfest" is going on August 8-10 at the Tail of the Dragon. Still trying to figure out logistics but hoping to make it.

@Ducky27645 2 ай бұрын

2002 RC51 here. 😁😁😁 Would not trade it for a new inline 4 bike.

@DasGoodMoto 2 ай бұрын

The new bikes might have more power but these bikes are so much more enjoyable to ride! Thanks for the comment, enjoy the riding season!

@DonaldGolden-jc4xq 9 ай бұрын

I have the black 02 rvt and love it

@DasGoodMoto 9 ай бұрын

Nice, I really love the black. Here in the states they released those in 2005 and 2006. I believe production numbers were much lower so it's rare to see them. Thanks for the comment!

@DonaldGolden-jc4xq 9 ай бұрын

Mines in arkansas

@DonaldGolden-jc4xq 9 ай бұрын

Hard to find a good mechanic to work on it tho

@DasGoodMoto 9 ай бұрын

some great roads in that state, perfect for that bike!

@rippinuprentals3000 10 ай бұрын

Listen up. Don’t ever sell your dream car/bike! Never! Been missing my black/orange wing 00 RC51 forever. I think it ended up in Ohio.

@DasGoodMoto 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree, sometimes you don't realize how much you love it until it's gone! I got mine back after 13 years so maybe there's still a chance for you!

@PhilipBurton-dn3ce 8 ай бұрын

I could still weep for my 1983 Suzuki RG250wd that I sold, scared myself with that 45hp more than once as a young fella.........45hp🤣

@johnrhodes101875 6 ай бұрын

yep I have a 90 fzr 1000 with a 1070 kit and a 97 yzf 750 and Im keeping them both but would love a RC51 just love that sound and an old rz 350 with a 610 kit would be cool lol would love to have $$$$$$

@STUDIO388_ 8 ай бұрын

Had one a 2001, but i would buy a Nickey Hayden edition like that if i could find one. NIce Bike man thanks for sharing the story at the track with him and is Bro.

@DasGoodMoto 8 ай бұрын

Keep looking, I see them on iconicmotorbikeauctions.com and bringatrailer.com com every few months. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@Knoxvillemoto 7 ай бұрын

I had a friend that had one of these. Sick bike. He said, it was not happy riding at low speeds.

@DasGoodMoto 7 ай бұрын

Yeah keeping the revs up is where it's at. He ever let you ride it?

@Knoxvillemoto 7 ай бұрын

@DasGoodMoto nahh, he sold it before I learned how to ride. I did go with him to a few track days to watch though. It sounded incredible at track pace.

@jasonfairhurst4621 4 ай бұрын

I have the sp1 full race rep Colin Edwards Laguna Saca and I live in the Next village to Jason O’Halloran

@DasGoodMoto 4 ай бұрын

I bet he'd like to take your SP1 for a spin :) I've always loved the livery of your bike!

@paulscountry456 3 ай бұрын

New litre bikes do not look that good and those were incredibly expensive to make ,the swing arm is like art,in reality these RC51 could keep up with modern bikes on a tight road or track but you would work way harder ,a 56 inch wheelbase is very low and 75 lbs of rear wheel torque , the wheelbase on that and the Suoerhawk is the same as the 916 and less than many 600s .

@DasGoodMoto 2 ай бұрын

Completely agree on the swingarm being art, it's weird how we can appreciate something like that. I still haven't tried out a Superhawk or a 916 yet, makes me feel a bit unqualified to be giving bike reviews! Hope to try them both someday soon. Also I dig your screen name, I named my daughter "Polly' after my dad "Paul". Thanks for your comment man!

@Jake-vo8rp 10 ай бұрын

I got an 04' Nicky Hayden Edition. Bought in 2012 and Im thinking about selling.... 😢 Got another kid on the way. But its eating me up thinking about it.....

@DasGoodMoto 10 ай бұрын

If you need to sell it because of money for your family then I totally get it.... but if not then hold on to it! I sold my bikes when I started having kids but I couldn't stay away. I've got 5 kids now and I'm back to riding. I just dial it back and try to keep it responsible :)

@RedRideRVT1R 5 ай бұрын

🍻, 💎🏁🦅

@DasGoodMoto 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@barrymoore7043 10 ай бұрын

Just got an '04 and can't imagine not having this bike forever.

@DasGoodMoto 10 ай бұрын

Congrats man! Sounds like you have the right perspective! 😀😀

@futureofcarstube Жыл бұрын

Just uploaded a POV of my 03 :)

@DasGoodMoto Жыл бұрын

I like your silver and black color combo and love the 2 to 1 Jardine exhaust. I wish lane splitting was legal everywhere! Consider taking your extra keys off to prevent scratching on your triple tree. Nice bike and video man!

@futureofcarstube Жыл бұрын

@@DasGoodMoto oh thanks man yeah its loud I love it.