RC51 at Laguna Seca 

I used to run my 2004 RC51 on the track over in Hawaii before they closed it, and my front wheel would never come up when I'd pull hard out of a turn, even the one right before the straight away where most people's wheels got up. Man, I'm fighting to get mine back. The VA illegally towed it from me, I got the charges dismissed, but the towing company refused to give it back without me paying, and the cops wouldn't come make them give it back, since they get kickbacks from them. There's gotta be a way to force that fucking company to give it back, as they are blatantly breaking the law by failing to return the bike to the rightful owner, storage of stolen property, bike theft, extortion for forcing me to pay when CA law says if there's a dismissal or aquittal the owner owes no towing or storage fees. I have a carbon fiber/magnesium dymag on the rear wheel, sato racing banzai carbon fiber exhaust, PC3 which had been dyno'd, and several other parts I paid a lot for. I should just find out where it's being hidden, use my key to take it back, but I'd need help. I just had to say this in a group of RC51 lovers. That bike is my baby, and we've been through a lot together since I got her brand new out of the box in 2004. Anyone with any ideas would be greatly appreciated! If the channel reads this, can you pin this comment please? Thank you much!

You are an awesome rider! Wicked cool bike too, I love the RC51!

BuuUUUWuuUUUUp....BwuUUUPPP....love that RC51 TORQUE...and the Cam Gear Drive whine!! Sweet bike...great setup...LEGENDARY track...and friends, doesn't get any better than that! Really appreciate your patience and restraint in how you set yourself up through the corners....nice situational awareness and linear throttle transitions too - after that charge @4:00-4:15 you were on fire...knee and elbow down!! Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

Double draft pass on the straight away...cool video, RC51 best bike ever!!!

I`ve watched this video so many times.

RC51 at Laguna. Thank you for this.

Great helmet-cam shots and great riding, dude. Sounded like braking was coming later and shift points a little higher as you got more comfortable with each lap. The old girl sounds great and gave those liter bikes all they wanted! Love the RC51.

I took mine to my first track day ever (been racing smaller bikes- this the first on proper metal!) this year, she's 100% original except sound enhancement- gotta say I loved it plentifull- little bit on the heavy side, flicking through turns on a rather small circuit is not what she's made for- but HELL what a good ride she was, flawless, stable, quick, gentle, and millions of other things.....she will be a keeper for ever!!

I love the pass on the outside 3rd lap in -right after the corkscrew. Hahaha! ^_^

Great ride Bro, and congrats from one RC51 owner to another!

Finally! Someone using the rc51 the way God intended!

The best bike i have ever ridden, had 2 still got one.

awesome clip. rc 51's sigh. such an amazing bike

Gotta love the corkscrew!!! Lovely bike and really good riding. Nice one boss!! RC51 is one hell of a bike!!!

Wonderful soundtrack to have playing in the background while I work ;) Thanks for the corona relief!

Nice lines, I can’t wait to track mine!

thanks for the video. i am about to get me a 2004 RC51 soon.

Fuck yes, dude! Awesome ride, love seeing you get settled into the groove, getting that upper body down down down, like it should be. There are so many videos out there of guys riding like crap, this is a seriously refreshing 180 on that trend. Keep it up, homie, thanks for the great vid!

Great vid, great lines, loved the occasional wheelie! I can use this to study Leguna Seca, I WILL go one day on my piggy too. Great video, thanks.

Hot bike, hot skills! Thanks for the great video.

Beautiful! Makes me really missing my RC51 :( which I unintentionally destroyed.... Yes yes, those slicks are good, aren't they.

This video is sick I could watch it all day

Nice pass on that BMW!

I got an SV1000 because of this bike(Can't find an RC51). I heard an RC51 with Yoshi pipes a few years back at my uncle's and had to have one. Not quite the same, but they're very similar. The growl and instant torque of that 1,000cc twin is beautiful.

I love the short shift, off the throttle through the sound check spot up the hill 👍😉

звук мотора RC51 останется в душе навсегда

I could fall asleep to this. I think a Scott stabilizer is in store for this season for the RC. 550 well spent

love this track, love this V2 sound !!!

I miss ripping around on my yellow banana seat F4i... Sooooo much fun!!!!

legend bike! :)

Fun Vids, I subbed. You make me want an RC51.

You showed us how much power the RC51 has! Beat the modern bikes!!

Awesome...period! Bout to spiral down into winter here in Ohio right now...straight up bunk as a skunk. Watchin vids this will help ease the dope-sickness from not riding hahaha. Great vid, and thanks for uploadin!!

awesome video. so refreshing to watch! thanks!!

Straight up representing!!! Nice skills on a great bike, I love my 2003!!!!!!

dam bro you can ride

Thanks for posting! I'm considering buying one and most of the other videos are people riding like grandmas while complaining about the riding position

Phenominal video. Thanks for sharing

Sounds like its running outta breath..... But I guess not everyone has one like mine. Still, it is a classic bike. One of the best v twins ever. Heavy but an excellent handling machine.

That big V gobbles up the track bro great riding sick bike halls ass! Was that the foot peg dragging? Nice 👍

dude I watch this video like once a week at least. I think I know what my next bike is going to be. lol

twins are the most fun!

Mint! I'd love to ride mine round Laguna. Lucky git! :-)

Good rider, awesome bike!!!

Twins Rock!!!

GET ER DONE!!! Good shit!!!!

Just got RC 51 2004 Nicky Haden Edition have to get used to the Beast! Never had a sport bike !

cool bike, slow track,

Knee scrape at every turn. God, I want an RC51 so bad

This is the NA1 nsx of motorcycles.

Nice overtake at 5:24!

My god

What wrong with the track out of turn 5? How come everyone is slowing down there?

Need to try this VR technology

What’s the name and link information for the gyro cam system you have on some videos?

Lotsa torque equates to punching it early as you come outta the corner.....try it. These things squat down and DRIVE...hard outta corners. This is why Dukes etc excelled so well during Super Bike. Trust me...punch it hard as you begin the exit...and feel it push back hard and fast. This is where you pick up speed on other bikes....Cheers.

After all the hype about these, I really wanna grab me one for the track along side of the R1

Hi very nice riding, how many fingers do you use when you're braking/rev matching, and what do you find most effective?

is the steering stabilizer worth the price tag? please let us know.

I´m too close about buy a sp1.. looks very fun at the track!

It would appear that your ready for A group haha! Awesome session man, i riding b group too.

How many left "Hero Blocks" have you changed on the left foot peg? Very talented rider. Don't have sound restictions in Oklahoma. Hallett is is blast on mine. Although I'm old and haven't got the warning blocks on the ground. my '02 shows most the young ones what handling and torque can do, haha. loved the video..

Love my SP2

What exactly is your camera setup? Gopro with a chest mountain and an external mic attached to the brake reservoir?

Once you go Torque....you can never go back.....

ok. I have an SP2 myself and I am looking for a good sounding aftermarket system. your comment about the intake...did you modify it?

On some of the corners you hear a dragging noise, foot peg or knee.

wow man.. ode a friends rc once, terrifyingly awesome! gr8 vid! im thinking of getting into social racing.. this helps!

What is the controller on tour steering wheel and what is that black lead?

What's the engine layout? It's sounds strange for me

Very nice !

@ 2.06 PRO Rider smooth pass

mi moto es la VTR sp2 versión europea una maravilla buen video

can anyone explain the comment about the 'sound booth' and having to throttle off - much obliged

The torque is impressive

I have an RC51 and I have run track days at Fontana, but I am not sure why you never pushed your rpm limit.

Good riding

RC51 is on my short list for a street/track bike. This video might have put me over the top on the decision making. Only issue is I'm 6'3" and concerned about my large ass fitting!

you have an open airbox mod?

Nice work - I have yet to take mine on track and wonder what we can hear grinding out on max lean? Just concerned not to trash the lovely RC51 as I had belly pan, sidestand, gear lever and brake lever down on my RC8 previously at Cadwell Park in the UK....I need to lean off more I know!

what is the black cable ?

How do these run compared to modern L bikes?

Dang, this bike still has lots of torque though.

How much fun is that cork screw? This video will help me survive the winter haha

why were you holding back? turn 3,4,5,6 always holding back. that's where I eat up people(except for that lil dip in 5 which can disrupt someone) otherwise great vid.

Quickshifter would sound awesome

was that the pegs doing down at 3:51?

What's the wire for? Just wondering, sweet riding!

Ich lach mich kaputt, der fährt wie meine Oma!!!

What kind of suspension work have you done to the bike?

Great riding! You're gettin' in on the turns! Are you going to race the bike? AFM?

Good stuff, well done. How you manage to be nimble on that bike I don't know. I sold my 'thunder pig' as it was just so heavy and I'm not that good.

what exaust do you run?

dam man you ride good :)

Great riding, how was it geared? (Front/rear sprockets)

Took the RC51 out for my second ride boy do I need more confidence to carve the corner’s had my son he’s on a 600 Honda just l eft me behind going thru the corner’s I think going to the track would be better more open and not have to worry about traffic up here in the Santa Cruz mountain’s.

Yo tengo la misma 🤙

What's the suspension setup?

still makes me LOL

No offence but you appear to be running wide at every bend. Maybe you are quite slight and can't muscle that sp1 right over. They are heavy but will lean a long way down.