The RC30 on tardme

**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th September 2012, 12:32

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-512947620.htm

Hmmmmmmmmmm. If I thought I could own it for $20k, I just about would.

I thought all Japan spec ones were restricted so the claim of "Full power" seems odd.

and the question mark around road registration.

Pluses: rear wheel. And the Ohlins out of my NC30 would fit it which is longer to allow the ride height to be jacked (mine has the same modification: 17 inch rear wheel, longer shock).

I really fucking want one, and while $20k is a lot of coin, it would be do-able with some domestic consequences.

I know some of you are RC30 gurus and owners, what do you think?

Not very keen on responses that are along the lines of "Buy a gixxer for half the price" or "Hondas are gay": I know Hondas are gay, but so am I. In fact I am so gay I am Takei.

**onearmedbandit** · 12th September 2012, 13:16

While I can't add anything to the thread, if I had the money I'd own one in a heart beat. Lusted after RC30's since I was a school boy.

**James Deuce** · 12th September 2012, 13:34

The tank decal, the French flag on the fairing, the square white mirrors, and the small headlights make me think that this is a Euro-spec bike that has been re-imported to Japan, possibly an ex-IGOL endurance racer put back on the road. The Fairing has been resprayed with the Dzus fasteners in place and that carbon pipe looks like half of the twin pipe setup the last of the RC30's ran.

The RVF decal isn't right.

Something doesn't ring true with it at all.

It's too cheap and the papers aren't right. Ask him if it sounds like a bucket full of nails in a washing machine at idle. If it doesn't then it may need head work. If he hasn't started it up, then you can guess what I think of that.

Ask what the frame number is. Ask for the engine number. If they don't match it's an ex-race bike. Not necessarily a bad thing, but that bike is ringing my alarm bells, especially the paperwork anomaly.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th September 2012, 13:45

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The tank decal, the French flag on the fairing, the square white mirrors, and the small headlights make me think that this is a Euro-spec bike that has been re-imported to Japan, possibly an ex-IGOL endurance racer put back on the road. The Fairing has been resprayed with the Dzus fasteners in place and that carbon pipe looks like half of the twin pipe setup the last of the RC30's ran.

The RVF decal isn't right.

Something doesn't ring true with it at all.

It's too cheap and the papers aren't right. Ask him if it sounds like a bucket full of nails in a washing machine at idle. If it doesn't then it may need head work. If he hasn't started it up, then you can guess what I think of that.

Ask what the frame number is. Ask for the engine number. If they don't match it's an ex-race bike. Not necessarily a bad thing, but that bike is ringing my alarm bells, especially the paperwork anomaly.

Yeah, thats what I was thinking. If its too good to be true....... I will ask. For $20k I would fly up to wangers to hear it running before parting with the coin.

**actungbaby** · 12th September 2012, 16:03

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-512947620.htm

Hmmmmmmmmmm. If I thought I could own it for $20k, I just about would.

I thought all Japan spec ones were restricted so the claim of "Full power" seems odd.

and the question mark around road registration.

Pluses: rear wheel. And the Ohlins out of my NC30 would fit it which is longer to allow the ride height to be jacked (mine has the same modification: 17 inch rear wheel, longer shock).

I really fucking want one, and while $20k is a lot of coin, it would be do-able with some domestic consequences.

I know some of you are RC30 gurus and owners, what do you think?

Not very keen on responses that are along the lines of "Buy a gixxer for half the price" or "Hondas are gay": I know Hondas are gay, but so am I. In fact I am so gay I am Takei.

yes seen flying fred win two superbike champs on his highly modified one those where the days , didnt we event world superbikes

with austrila shame we cant afford it back to new zealand was special event

gee i think my oxygen tank after seeing that bike mmm i have to buy lotto ticket saturday looks nice doesint oh nasty imagine riding that down the street

I think got high first gear but who cares , looks so sexy and light

**Fast Eddie** · 12th September 2012, 16:27

That looks like Steve Brons bike.. looks like its in the right location to be his and he also had the diff stickers on it.

could maybe get some info on it.. not that i know him that well. Cool bike tho! he has a Honda NR too.. wait for that to pop up on trademe if I was you.. and sell the house

Edit: not brons bike.. obviously someone called Geoff haha..

still sweet bike

**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th September 2012, 16:40

I could just swap him my house for the NR and an RC30........

its only slightly earthquake damaged

**jellywrestler** · 12th September 2012, 18:14

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

That looks like Steve Brons bike..

you're talking shit it's geoff keown from keown honda in wanganui

**pete376403** · 12th September 2012, 23:10

RC45 on Ebay - be quick, 5 hours to go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...bb32fdbc#v4-41

(looks like he has an RC30 as well)

**AllanB** · 12th September 2012, 23:19

I'd tap one. As long as Mrs B did not catch me .....

20k NZ - I wonder if you could score a USA version for less? - as in fly to the USA, buy the bike - ship it back and have change from NZ$20k.

Just wondering, it is very, very easy for me to spend your $20k bawahahahaha

**blackdog** · 12th September 2012, 23:42

Originally Posted by pete376403

RC45 on Ebay - be quick, 5 hours to go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...bb32fdbc#v4-41

(looks like he has an RC30 as well)

Oh clean my undies!

Wonder what the factory gift in Slighty's shed would be worth then.

**husaberg** · 13th September 2012, 00:31

John Boot he of 1970 TZ750 fame had a brand new never ridden one that was always at Whiting Honda in CHCH for years.
He was i understand a bit of a punter on future classics.

Wonder where is it now?

Last i heard of him he was a property developer with commercial building in CHCH.

I always lusted after one, that and a 955 Corsa.

**sidecar bob** · 13th September 2012, 08:04

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

you're talking shit it's geoff keown from keown honda in wanganui

Faark!! Two RC30's in Wanganui then?? Thats simply un believeable!!
I spent a bit of time at Geoff's shop when Traceys bro was the service manager there, & didnt know he had an RC30 too!! (and I still doubt he ever did)

**Bender** · 13th September 2012, 08:12

Slight's bike was no factory gift. They refused to give him one so he bought it from the UK Honda Team (according to his book).

Often wondered if he still has it.