Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by anthonyk

Perfect reason to get an older Aprilia Mille or Falco. Relatively unknown, bombproof motor, and reasonably priced.

parts availlability is becomming an issue for the older prillers, not so much the Millies, but the falcos, cappos and futuras things are getting scarce. Theyre all the same rotax motors but theres not a lot of other stuff you can mix and match esp with the futuras

[Particle Man]

because people think they're gold because there aren't a ton of 'em.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

because people think they're gold because there aren't a ton of 'em.

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by tommymac

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

That's because there are other Suzuki 'twins out there still that are somewhat (notice I said somewhat) comparable.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by tommymac

the price on the TL isnt as bad though, usualy see them around 3 or 4k even with all the goodies, but you still see guys asking for 6 and up on soem RC's and if theyre getting it the prices will stay high

That's what use to KILL me about the TL's


You could spend $1k on a penske, another $500 on forks, and sort out the fuel, slap a $1000 worth of exhaust on it, and it'd be worth about $500 more than a bone stock one

You put Sato rearsets on an Arsey and the value goes up $2k


That's why you HAVE to find a TL with the suspension and exhaust....otherwise it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg and it's not gonna be worth ANY of those mods unless you keep it for life.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

That's what use to KILL me about the TL's


You could spend $1k on a penske, another $500 on forks, and sort out the fuel, slap a $1000 worth of exhaust on it, and it'd be worth about $500 more than a bone stock one

You put Sato rearsets on an Arsey and the value goes up $2k


That's why you HAVE to find a TL with the suspension and exhaust....otherwise it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg and it's not gonna be worth ANY of those mods unless you keep it for life.

I think part of it is the RC was set up well out of the box. We all know the rotary damper is only good as a paperweight. I opted for a bitubo shock and it worked well for me, and only have the yoshi rs-3 cans on there withthe stock pipes. The motor has weisco pistons now and a thinner headgasket, thats about it for my performance mods on the bike. Then again I iwll never sell it since that requires me putting it back together LOL

[Homeslice]

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

The RC had mostly a White & Asian owner base.......techies mostly.......and their cars tended to be stuff like Integra Type R's and Mazda RX-7's.......and they listen to house & techno

The TLR was purchased by Whites & Blacks mostly...... who owned Z28's or Mustang GT convertibles......who listen to eminem or kid rock

Doesn't mean one bike was actually better than the other.......it's just the image Suzuki tends to have in general, compared to Honda. Witness all the people who diss GSXR's like as if they know anything about them

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The TLR always had kind of a frat boy/punk image compared to the "elite" RC.......That probably explains the difference in pricing.

Damn....well there you go.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by tommymac

I think part of it is the RC was set up well out of the box. We all know the rotary damper is only good as a paperweight. I opted for a bitubo shock and it worked well for me, and only have the yoshi rs-3 cans on there withthe stock pipes. The motor has weisco pistons now and a thinner headgasket, thats about it for my performance mods on the bike. Then again I iwll never sell it since that requires me putting it back together LOL

I'd certainly be interested in the bitubo if you decide to part it out...

[marko138]

Originally Posted by tommymac

parts availlability is becomming an issue for the older prillers, not so much the Millies, but the falcos, cappos and futuras things are getting scarce. Theyre all the same rotax motors but theres not a lot of other stuff you can mix and match esp with the futuras

Parts were scarce for a Buell before Wandell shut them down. Try finding shit now. It's only been a year.