Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[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.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by marko138

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

But hardley said we were good for 7 years on parts, they would never lie to us

[anthonyk]

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

True, I stocked up on spares while things were relatively plentiful. If I get desperate, I'll run down the road to AF1.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by anthonyk

True, I stocked up on spares while things were relatively plentiful. If I get desperate, I'll run down the road to AF1.

They are def the go to guys for parts. seems the dealer by me now has stuff chepaer than af1, but dealing withthe parts guy is interesting. I now go in with part #'s so he doesnt hurt himself. He asked me if the futura was a scooter.

[Homeslice]

Definitely a cool bike, especially the black 05-06 model. Couldn't be my only bike though. Too heavy & too hot in the summer. Fuel economy isn't all that impressive either. Think I'll just keep what I got and add a Triumph ST for long-distance.

[dubbs]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Definitely a cool bike, especially the black 05-06 model. Couldn't be my only bike though. Too heavy & too hot in the summer. Fuel economy isn't all that impressive either. Think I'll just keep what I got and add a Triumph ST for long-distance.

Yeah it's kinda of a dream bike that I've always wanted, but now with the 'busa it's almost the same type of bike with a lot less power.. Just an awesome sound..

[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.