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#16 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:11 am

Quite possibly :)


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...

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#17 Post by Moose » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:27 am

Welcome :smt006 nteck.

We do have some nice roads "up ere" :smt023
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#18 Post by nteck uk » Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:32 am

flatlander wrote:still shows on sale on ebay 3 offers declined and looks cushty :smt001
Looks like the the prospective buyer having problems collection wise.Got an e mail ;)
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#19 Post by Samray » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:17 pm

:smt003
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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#20 Post by blinkey501 » Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:51 pm

I am not that far away and i will go with you if required :smt003
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#21 Post by nteck uk » Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:32 pm

Thanks. It's going to be I made.up.my.mind to go for it if it checks out ok.
Any things I should look for inparticular.
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#22 Post by Kwackerz » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:03 pm

Check headlight fairing's frame for damage and cracks. Expensive to replace. VERY expensive..

Others will have other things to look for..
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#23 Post by BikerGran » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:16 pm

Welcome nteck - I know nothing about Falcos!

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#24 Post by HowardQ » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:29 pm

Welcome to the site nteck. :smt006
The grey Falco looks very nice, certainly worth considering.
Not really anything special to look for with the Falco, mainly the usual things and with all the recent replacements like rear shock, battery, chain etc., it's off to a good start ticking the standard boxes.
The price is a bit high but things like the Maxton shock will save you money later, if you do get it.
The standard shock is not brilliant.
Good luck.
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#25 Post by mangocrazy » Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:03 pm

Jus a thought, nteck - I noticed this bike on fleabay a few days ago (not there now) which was also advertised on here a while back - might be worth checking out:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=8758

Mileage is higher than the one you were looking at, but price is substantially lower, plus it has good extras; Maxton shock, 'Priller luggage etc...

Just a thought, plus he's in London...
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#26 Post by nteck uk » Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:29 am

It's also a.cat "C" insurance :(
Plus missing h lamp lug etc
If I can get the silver one for 2 1/2 k I think the trip up north be worth the train fair.
Only thing is its silver .......
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#27 Post by blinkey501 » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:39 am

Its all down to preference of course but i think the silver one is stunning....
All the falco's in any colour look nice to me with the exception of one.

Except paddys of course :smt003
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#28 Post by flatlander » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:39 am

To be honest I quite like the silver and black If it was just black well that's a different story :smt003
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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#29 Post by D-Rider » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:32 am

nteck uk wrote: Only thing is its silver .......
No it isn't, it's Mercury GREY
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#30 Post by DavShill » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:13 am

Hi and welcome Nteck. Hope you find a nice example. Lots of very good and reliable advice on here but be warned...... we will empty your bank account and max out your credit limit :smt001
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