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#1 Post by beyond » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:00 pm

I seem to have posted a couple of times and not put a post in here.

Picked up my '04 Bronze Falco on Friday and really enjoying it, even in this cr*ppy weather. Looking forward to many, many more miles and a few crafty track days.

Next step, replace the rear shock for a nice Maxton one (once the old bike is sold).

Drinks are on me!

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#2 Post by D-Rider » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:13 pm

Welcome Mat

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I'll have a cuppa now and a proper drink when I get home from work

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#3 Post by Dalemac » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:19 pm

Welcome!

I have a maxton rear shock. It's lovely and purple!
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#4 Post by slickliner6 » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:46 pm

:smt006 hola
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#5 Post by falcomunky » Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:29 pm

How-do n welcome aboard matey! :smt006
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#6 Post by blinkey501 » Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:03 pm

hello :smt006
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#7 Post by BikerGran » Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:21 pm

Hello Mat! :smt006

Beginning to think I'm going to have to get a Falco just so I can join in the discussions - reckon they'd make a good trike?
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#8 Post by Kwackerz » Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:38 pm

Bit slow bobbi.. :smt002

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#9 Post by D-Rider » Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:47 pm

BikerGran wrote:Hello Mat! :smt006

Beginning to think I'm going to have to get a Falco just so I can join in the discussions - reckon they'd make a good trike?
That's what Can-Am thought too (basically the same motor)

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#10 Post by BikerGran » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:00 pm

Yeah but I don't go for the production line look!
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#11 Post by D-Rider » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:12 pm

You could always add a golf-club gear change :smt002
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#12 Post by HowardQ » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:41 pm

Welcome to the site Matt. :smt023

You've picked a great bike, so just enjoy it for now.

Just sort the side stand first, if not already done.
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#13 Post by HisNibbs » Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:12 pm

Welcome Matt.
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#14 Post by beyond » Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:14 pm

I'm pretty sure the sidestand is already done, although it still feels a little high so i'm not parking on any inclined surfaces.

I budgeted for a new shock when I was looking for a bike as I'd heard they were crap. It's correct, it's horrid! Imo the best thing you can do to a bike is to sort the suspension, power is nothing without control.
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#15 Post by blinkey501 » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:37 pm

BikerGran wrote:Hello Mat! :smt006

Beginning to think I'm going to have to get a Falco just so I can join in the discussions - reckon they'd make a good trike?

I tried to price one up bobbi. I know you are not serious but trike uk make the kits for about 3 grand. that includes the differential :smt002
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