@@jessefpv9217 the tire height could technially make the difference I suppose. Besides the kickstand spin, how does it ride and handle. Theoretically more weight on the front not such a bad thing

@ Honestly it Rides That’s about All I Can Say. You can feel the Heaviness in the Front end. If I roll on the throttle it just Spins & Spins feels like Zero Traction in the Rear, until the Tire is Extremely Hot. Turning wise. Just left & Right swaying it feels like the front wants to tuck under itself if that makes since only if you turn sharp left. Idk what’s going on. But I’ve ridden plenty of bikes. I just want the Geometry Right. But This Bike isn’t Right Somewhere. I’ve got Sag set at 30 rear 30 Front. Rear is super stiff front is not as stiff but still stiff.

@@jessefpv9217 Try softening the rear just a tad, take maybe a click of compression out of the rear. And are the forks flush with the triples? My bike runs 08 forks, why there is so much showing, but stock IIRC should be close to flush, maybe just a tad showing. You could always try and lower them in the triples so the cap is completely flush. Just a hair as I am sure you know makes a big difference. Suspension and geometry have a lot of personal preference factors as well. I personally think more weight on the front suits what I like more. I do not want a wheelie happy bike, and I want quick turn in and easy transitions, giving up a bit of high speed cornering stability.

@@marcjorgensen I’ve got the Sag set on the bike at 30 rear 30 Front give or take a few mm. Everything on the suspension I set to stock from the oem manual. I agree I also like a little weight on the front. Forks are flush right below the cap. I guess I could move em flush with the cap just to see if a difference I felt. I come from a Motocross background. So I’d like to get the bike even front & Rear so I can adjust from there. But the front being so heavy like it is. Is really throwing me off. I’m thinking the rear tire size could be causing theses problems. 190/50 vs 190/55 wouldn’t that be a 5mm difference? So I would have to take that into account when setting sag in the front I would think

@@matteov5931 These are gloss black anodized

Will do! I think I may even be able to get it to spit flames too :)

Not really a special tool, you need a small allen wrench, the long ones work best to slide in to release the plastic internal latching mechanisim, a really dumb way to do it, nothing wrong with the standard pins and screws in the bars like other bikes have.

Thanks man, I really have enjoyed this bike over the years. Bought it brand new back in Oct of 06

@@jesselarios5310 I have an IG, but not all bikes. Just my name. I have a good build overview video on my channel

@@veraarruda2147 Thank you, very much the approach I like to take.

Unfortunately no man, not a lot of spares for these bikes. There is a very active facebook group called RC 51 Fans, there is lots of great info and owners on there with frequent for sale posts.

Yes of course, added a few things since, hidden fairing stay,. MRA Windscreen, Brembo RCS Corsa Corta master cylinders, Oberon Slave cylinder, and more ti hardware here and there.

I think the overall wheel base is very similar, the under tail exhaust and underslung swingarm give it that appearance. I would have to go to the specs to be specific.

Disagree, the stock piece is cast junk. Until you have and compare the moto Corse parts to stock junk you just would not understand. My build is about details.

This guy is the best when it comes to Ford repairs. He saved my as with the Transmission Leadframe Swap too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5m7h2CXftuSmKMsi=22AgPakP5SsYdZNI

Pretty old school sportbike a bit cramped, bars low, pegs high. My ducati is actually much more relaxed than the older bikes believe it or not.

@marcjorgensen thank you, they look that way, but beautiful bikes marc

@@jiajianhou426 Liebspeed, yes

Shoot man, I cannot remember, they are all the same though. I just found some that were pretty close to the 04 Nicky and even so, still had to add a few OE decals to make it look close. The Honda on the lowers and the Woody decals are actually OEM. The tail and the fender are also OEM. They all pretty much suck, I had to add a lot of foil tape and do some uni-bit cleaning out of all the holes and some edge clean up with a dremel. I have a new OE upper, and Left Side still in the package, and a OE rt side I am in progress of refinishing. I would only reccomend those Chinese fairings for a bike that is not ridden much and never left outside.

As far as I know yes. They were on a RC51 when I bought them. I previously had CBR100RR wheels with adapters and these did not need them, so I am going to go out on a limb and say these are RC51 specific. Although the rear on a lot of Hondas is the same

@@marcjorgensen Well looks amazing, I just need tyres for mine and i’m doing a 04-07 1000RR fork bottom swap to run radials, 330mm discs with R6 calipers, Stock brakes are great anyway but eventually want some fancy brembo calipers

@@riderzinc Cool man, documenting it on youtube or facebook? The RC51 Fans facebook group is pretty active

@@marcjorgensen I’m not but i’ll post a video when its finished

@@hva4897 Check out my other builds as well if you'd like.

Now you know not as many as I should lol. I am getting that subtle nudge to go ride them, thank you Antwan, lol .

@@marcjorgensen im going to put a diffrent tune on my 1199s i think its v4 time for me i see your build im like time to upgrade

@@Squarebizz_77 they are great bikes man

@@CammyMoto supposedly no, why I only have one on my 03

@@felixaveras Still have it, its an 04 actually, but not on sale yet! If I do, will let you knoe

@@tkosho24v1 Rizoma Dynamic. Great veiw

Thanks, what I was going for with keeping the silver frame visible was a kinda retro sbk vibe. The 2018/19 Corse edition were the only years that had the silver frame so they are a bit unique. I chose the bare aluminum subframe to tie the look together, and have even tossed around the idea of stripping the swingarm, but decided against it. Thanks for the feedback and subscribe as well. I plan to hopefully post regularly a little more. Got a few small projects I need to catch up on with the bikes.

Thank you

@@ZuminaZX Im trying to keep them all, but well see. Worth it to me to buy them back, with the sentimental attachment alone

thx stay strong :)

@@onlyoneromeo Honest answer, unless you are the 1% that can ride these bikes to the full potential you could be as fast on either. Very similar engines, very similar weight and suspension parts, similar ergos. Splitting hairs IMHO between these two builds. Stock vs Stock, I prefered the 04. But even then, what is fastster is a subjective. Strait line, round town, back roads, track, etc

​@@marcjorgensen Ok that's fair. So I guess the better question would be : same track, same day , which one you setting the better lap time on ?

@@onlyoneromeo With a pro-level rider, that is a great question. I am no where near able to get the full potential out of these bikes, not ashamed to admit. But in my younger, more fit days, I was faster in the on the 04. Was just easier to ride fast for me. But even then, I would say I was still a slow intermediate rider at best.

@@Spike_au It's Laminex film

Sweet. Also what brand of mirrors are they

@@Spike_au Rizoma, dynamic is the model, and you also need specific adapters

I had 00 R1 back in the day and hopped on my buddies 04 ZX10R and I literally shit in my pants. It needs a damn good steering stabilizer. I was just skimming over the pavement at 170mph.