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Fulco
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#1 Post by Fulco » Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:07 pm

Who wants to know about me? I'm from the Netherlands I work as an analyst, long long hours. Bought a Falco in June (or was it May or July?). Did lots of high way miles and several mods and improvements (FH008 rectifier+eastern beaver kit, suspenion overhaul, R1 radial brake master). Also spent a lot of time to undo the damages done by prior owner(s) monkey wrenching. Had a slo-mo speed accident and still looking for parts. As if it wasn't a money pit already.

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#2 Post by fatboy » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:22 pm

Hi Fulco,
Sorry to hear about your slo mo.
Now you have an Italian mistress you can expect her to be spending your hard earned euro's, such is love and lust when it involves bikes!
Welcome, and what ever you need to know or parts you need just ask, fantastic forum going on here :smt006
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#3 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:25 pm

Welcome to the asylum. :smt001

Which part of Netherlands? I have a friend in Heerlen.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.

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#4 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:49 pm

a friend will?? was this your pen pal :)

and welcome


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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#5 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:53 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:a friend will?? was this your pen pal
Nooo. He was the reason for the massive de-tour when going to LeMans this year. haha
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.

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#6 Post by flatlander » Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:16 am

Surprised squid hasn't popped by to say hello I thought he had alerts setup for when things like an "eastern beaver kit" were mentioned!! :smt007

Howdy fella shout up what bits you need someone here may be able to help
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#7 Post by Viking » Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:23 am

Welcome!

I'm sure that others have warned you about your credit card. We're excellent at spending other people's money here. :smt002

Can you expand on how you fitted the R1 master cylinder?
It's the V-twin thing. There's just something about it that inline-4s don't have at all, and V-4s don't have enough of.

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#8 Post by Uglyfatfook » Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:47 am

Hello from another newbie on here...What on earth is an "eastern beaver kit"?

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#9 Post by HowardQ » Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:50 pm

Welcome Fulco, hope you get your issues sorted quickly.
Not been to your country for a while, but loved it when I was there.
Never heard of Eastern Beaver before you mentioned them, (others may be thinking different thoughts!).
Have looked them up since reading your post and seem interesting.
Tell us more about them.
Which wiring kits have you used, and how do you rate them?
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#10 Post by DavShill » Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:56 am

Welcome FULCO - enjoy the ride.

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#11 Post by robbier6 » Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:40 pm

welcome Fulco,

i do hope your credit card has a large limit :smt003

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#12 Post by TwinkietheKid » Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:34 pm

robbier6 wrote:welcome Fulco,

i do hope your credit card has a large limit :smt003
Don't forget Fulco, we do know what is best in the use of your credit card. :smt003
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#13 Post by nicketynoo » Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:34 pm

Hi and welcome Fulco :smt006
Whereabouts in Holland are you? I recently stayed near hooghallen , was there for the British superbikes at assen. Thouroughly enjoyed it and the people there were great
Even though the roads and scenery were a bit bland.
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Take the special bus
Or occasionally pee on yourself.
You hang in there sunshine, you're special!

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