So, I go to a local dealer to look at a 2008 ZX-10. I sit on it, it's okay. then the saleman says, "We just got a RC51 in, you might like that". I say, "you can push the ZX-10 back into line". Picked up the RC51 two days later. Wow, what a bike. I am very impressed. the rest of the summer is going to be awesome.

Hello and welcome to the forum. I know what you meen about the RC51 wanted one the day they released them, 10 years later got one. Enjoy!

Hello and welcome.
Same here. Lusted after one back in '01, but they were the most expensive sportbike from Japan. So years later, I bought my '02.
I love that engine and those cams gears.

So I was at a local hangout and a rider rolled up on a brand new Aprilia RSV4 Factory.
So I'm over at his bike oohing and ahhing it, and I look over and he's doing the same over my 8 year old RC51.
He looks up at me, smiles and says "these are really great bikes". Nice!

Congrats and Welcome to the Forum!

Hi! Welcome here and congrats for the new purchase.the rc51 is really good bike.Happy and safe riding!

welcome, good decision.