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08-21-2009, 12:54 PM | #1 |
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Its funny about the heat. I commuted on my ZX thru city traffic and it was unbearable. The frame got so hot it burned to the touch and I got soggy drawers at each stoplight.
My 1125R gets warm and the frame heat can be felt but even with the radiators on the side it doesnt get as hot as my 600?
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08-21-2009, 01:26 PM | #2 | |
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08-21-2009, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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Honda Blackbirds are way cheaper than the RC and Busa, way smoother for commuting, way more comfortable, and can lose your license just as quickly as the Busa.
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08-21-2009, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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I've always liked how the RC looks and I'm a sucker for a 'Twin
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08-21-2009, 09:18 AM | #5 |
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That is a tough one...
I'd lean toward...wait change that I would choose the... fuck Get the RC-51 while there are still running examples\ non basket cases available. Busa is still a great bike... |
08-21-2009, 09:23 AM | #6 | |
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On a side note...I love the black RC's.
Such as:
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08-21-2009, 09:24 AM | #7 |
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My boyfriend has had both an RC-51 and a VFR (your current bike) and I would think you VFR would be MUCH better commuter than the RC. He used to say the RC HATED to run slow like you would have to in traffic. And it was not the most comfortable bike even with his corbin. Definitely a cool guteral sounding ride but I would opt for the busa as it is more comfortable.
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08-21-2009, 09:27 AM | #8 |
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Practical do it all bike choice would be the Busa. Any significant annual mileage would be tons better.
For joy riding andtrack days the RC51 is dreamy!
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08-21-2009, 10:19 AM | #9 |
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My advice would be to go with the RC, but then again I'm biased. I have an RC in the garage and about 50% of an RC worth of parts in the spare room.
For a 20min round trip commute, you're not gonna have a probably with the RCs stock ergos. Once (if) you start with the mods, those ergos could turn against you i.e. raised rear height/lowered front. But if the bike you pick up is stock, then your biggest obstacle is gonna be the seat. But like I said, if it's only 10 min to work, you're not gonna notice it. However, be warned, the RC has side mount radiators and it does not like going slow, first the mufflers (which are under your ass) will get hot, then the frame (the rear cylinder is between your knees right under the fuel tank and pointed at your testicles) and finally the frame and radiators. If your commute even has close to moderate traffic then she'll start to get hot, but she'll cool right down once you get into more open air. You're gonna need to slip the clutch until at least 15 mph (I've gotta slip mine 'til about 20-25). Aside from all that, the RC is a blast. I love it and will never badmouth it (wasn't badmouthing, just stating truth). I can't speak for the Suzuki, but the RC gives me a chubby. What do you want more two big jugs or 4 small(ish) ones?
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