Whats different in these two pictures...

[xrocket21]

I didnt notice till recently. I bought the bike used.

[Pittenger5]

Theres a dog in one. That was easy


Either that or the blinkers dont match

[xrocket21]

Theres a dog in one. That was easy


Either that or the blinkers dont match

Haha, thats arrow!

And yes, just noticed the blinkers!!!!!

good eye

[DucDave]

...its so you can tell port from starboard on that boat.....

[xrocket21]

if any of you can help remedy this issue...

http://www.nestreetriders.com/classi...php?product=88

Now that I know its off its bugging the shit outta me...

[The Snowman]

And yes, just noticed the blinkers!!!!!

So, is there something else that's different?

[duey]

those look to be LP flushmounts that you can get from pretty much any dealer or online for about 15-25bux. May be a bit harder to find instock locally since those flushmounts are a bit older, but i'll check around my job and see if i find anything lying around for you.

[xrocket21]

So, is there something else that's different?

No, sorry, I was referring to the blinkers. By just noticed, I mean I bought it and drove it 800 miles before I finally noticed they werent the same!

[xrocket21]

those look to be LP flushmounts that you can get from pretty much any dealer or online for about 15-25bux. May be a bit harder to find instock locally since those flushmounts are a bit older, but i'll check around my job and see if i find anything lying around for you.

Id appreciate it! I was hoping someone may have a spare just lying around!

[JohnnyV]

No bar-end weights... Vibrate much?

[beet]

Sigs. Dont match I would sell the fucking thing its wrecked, like how could you 800 miles your so lucky you could have been killed.

[The Snowman]

Sigs. Dont match I would sell the fucking thing its wrecked, like how could you 800 miles your so lucky you could have been killed.

If it were a TL, it would've fallen apart when you tried to drive it away from the guy you bought it from.

[xrocket21]

No bar-end weights... Vibrate much?

It was in a bit rough shape when I got it. Those pics are from the day I got it.

I have added stock bar weights, the center cap on the tree was missing, I changed the rear blinkers from blue to amber, replaced the exhaust donut gasket, and I am working on fixing the red LED brakelight that was out. All the bulbs I get dont fit though, So I will have to MAKE some fit. I changed the oil and cleaned it up too.

Its an 03 and I bought it with 15.5k miles for $5,500 with new tires, undertail, m4 pipes, and Power FC3, so even though it was rough, its reflected in what I paid. Next step is to replace the chain/sprockets (debating 520/530) and front pads, and flush the radiator, and It will be in pretty good shape.

Its deffinitely been down on both sides though, plastic is a bit rough here and there, and foot brake lever is a bit bent.

[beet]

If it were a AcuraTL, it would've fallen apart when you tried to drive it away from the guy you bought it from.

All Hondas junk your right I agree with ya

[The Snowman]

All Hondas junk your right I agree with ya

Nice try with the quote.

[TheIglu]

Go with the 520 conversion if you like having tons of extra horsepower!! (nearly a 1/4hp!!!!)

And way more replacement chain and sprockets.

[xrocket21]

I cant find a straight answer on the 520/530

Some say it wont wear any faster, some say it will.

Concesus I have found is that its not worth it if you have a new chain, but if your chain is old anyway, why not go 520. But I still havent decided. Havent decided on gearing either. Someone on here is gonna let me borrow a chain tool though, so thats good!

My chain worries me, its in pretty bad shape. Actually, i have a pic.



edit: Pic is from a thread I started to figure out wtf was leaking in the exhaust, turns out it was just rammed on the flange before and there never was a gasket.

[The Snowman]

Actually, it's more a matter of chain strength vs the amount of torque a bike puts out.

I know that most bikes probably won't snap a 520 chain, but they're rated for a reason. I wouldn't put less than a 525 on a 750+cc sportbike.

Why take a chance? You could lose a foot or an engine case if your chain snaps under load.

[xrocket21]

Im worried more about my current shitty chain letting go and locking my my rear tire. I DID read somewhere that a 520 is rated to 750cc. I dont race or anything so I may stick with a 530. Who knows. I just dont know what to get and there too many opinions out there to get a straight answer. i dont know if I want steel or aluminum. I just want a standard setup, I dont race or ride that hard, but I am big at 6'5" 240.

[The Snowman]

I ride a 900cc bike and went with a 525 (D.I.D. ERV525 Gold) chain and stock gearing with both steel sprockets. Steel is stronger and since you're riding street, you don't have to worry about the weight savings.

[xrocket21]

Sounds lik Ill probably do 530 chain with two steel sprockets then...

And 15/42 sprockets (or 15/41) I DO commute 70 miles a day on it...

DID chain, theres two models , dont know which one, and I dont know who to go to for steel sprockets.

edit:

D.I.D. 530VM X'ring Chain & Steel Sprocket Kit - Honda RC-51 00-06 - Sprocket Center

[union]

Sounds lik Ill probably do 530 chain with two steel sprockets then...

And 15/42 sprockets (or 15/41) I DO commute 70 miles a day on it...

DID chain, theres two models , dont know which one, and I dont know who to go to for steel sprockets.

edit:

D.I.D. 530VM X'ring Chain & Steel Sprocket Kit - Honda RC-51 00-06 - Sprocket Center

!/2 of the stuff in this thread is true and the other 1/2 is from some guy on the internet.

I run and have been running a 520 chain and sprockets on my RC with no problems. Im using a DID erv2 chain. I dont think its made anymore so my next chain will be the erv3. Will it last as long as a 530 of course not but if you take care of it will last a long time.

For sprockets. Steel is the toughest and its what Im running right now. I have AFAM sprockets and when they are cleaned up they look close to new. An aluminum hard anodized is also a good chose but it wont last as long as the steel. I know people that have gotten thousands of miles out of them.

If you want to go 520 you should be fine as long as you buy good stuff.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

I still Vote Dog

[The Snowman]

I still Vote Dog

[xrocket21]

I still Vote Dog