garysol1 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Roads finally looked pretty clean and the temps were in the low 40's with sunshine. Seemed like the perfect day to take my new to me RC51 out on her maiden voyage. I called the wife and we decided to meet in Elyria for lunch so I was off with a destination in mind. I rode a total of 50 miles some freeway and some rural and I think it is safe to say that the Honda and I should get along just fine. Yes the stock seat will be uncomfortable pretty quickly as the leading edges were already digging into my thighs a bit and yes the throttle response was a little abrupt at low RPM's but these minor issues are easily fixed and or ignored. This bike does make beautiful music from the gear whine in the front to the bass note from the rear. Downshifts are a audible delight. She seems to hold a line very nicely but the cold dirty roads and a rusty rider had me not pushing very much. Oh yea, I love the big trunk. Big enough to put a bike in!Hope everyone else was able to get out today. It was a great start to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 You make me have a sadface.I haven't even started charging the batteries, and I've gotta drop a $*hundo*$ on oil for both bikes this year (with the flogging I gave the SV last year, I figure I probably should change it again this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I've gotta drop a $*hundo*$ on oil for both bikes this year (with the flogging I gave the SV last year, I figure I probably should change it again this year).I had an expensive day as well. I activated my insurance policy on the bike today and Progressive found my car accident from last winter. 3 car accident on slick roads and 2 of us got tickets for following to close. Instant $250.00 a year increase. First ticket in 13 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 *ouch* Insurance is a big kick in the cajones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm jealous. I saw a few bikes on my way to class today. My bike isn't even put back together yet, still waiting on a new rearset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I ran back to the house for lunch and was half tempeted to ride the RC back to the office. But I haven't changed the oil yet, and don't want to stir it up. The RC is just unabashed sexiniess in sound. Its not the Duc thud (which I am in love with as well) but I love my RC. Sure, its big, its older, its loud, but its mine and I love that sexy bitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Reminds me of that Supertramp song. Except replace "girlfriend" with RC51http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYAivyxIDU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Werd. "Take a look at my RC. Its the only one I got!"Oh, and BTW, I love that the Wikipedia page still says that DjIsle owes Mr. A for wings and "two dolla" to Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Roads finally looked pretty clean and the temps were in the low 40's with sunshine. Seemed like the perfect day to take my new to me RC51 out on her maiden voyage. I called the wife and we decided to meet in Elyria for lunch so I was off with a destination in mind. I rode a total of 50 miles some freeway and some rural and I think it is safe to say that the Honda and I should get along just fine. Yes the stock seat will be uncomfortable pretty quickly as the leading edges were already digging into my thighs a bit and yes the throttle response was a little abrupt at low RPM's but these minor issues are easily fixed and or ignored. This bike does make beautiful music from the gear whine in the front to the bass note from the rear. Downshifts are a audible delight. She seems to hold a line very nicely but the cold dirty roads and a rusty rider had me not pushing very much. Oh yea, I love the big trunk. Big enough to put a bike in!Hope everyone else was able to get out today. It was a great start to the season.Were you traveling east on Center Ridge today riding two up about 1:00 PM? I think you were following me in my Trailblazer until I turned into Giant Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 UP why you gotta screw everything up? What if he didn't want his wife to know he was riding two-up after he just had lunch w/ her?PS. Gary's a baller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Nope, not I. I did see some other guy in Elyria though riding a Katana and wearing a white head wrap/facemask. I chuckled.Were you traveling east on Center Ridge today riding two up about 1:00 PM? I think you were following me in my Trailblazer until I turned into Giant Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 This followed me for about half my drive home from work today. Rubbing salt in my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Seemed like the perfect day to take my new to me RC51 out on her maiden voyage.It was definitely a day to ride! I would've gone but everything's on hold while I machine all the parts to work my magic on the riser project. We need a good rain to rinse the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Wonderful day to ride indeed! That RC51 is a sweet bike, and it sounds like you had a blast. Had the FJR out today for the 7th day straight...please let this warming trend continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Had mine out yesterday, most likely going to work on it tomorrow. Say QueenB and Bornsinner at Mitchels tonight on theirs on Polaris and decided I can't be left out anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Nope, not I. I did see some other guy in Elyria though riding a Katana and wearing a white head wrap/facemask. I chuckled.I should have noticed your avatar. The bike following me was the red and white scheme. What is it with all the RCs I've seen more the past few years than when they were making them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Harley wannabes - you know how them vtwin guys are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 V-twin smee twin. V-4's have more holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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