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Mellor Mon · #1 Post by **Mellor Mon** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:58 pm

Hi All,
I've not long had this Falco.
It's mad I'm struggling to keep the front wheel on floor-----I love it.
Why didn't someone tell me about these bikes before.
Is anyone planning any rideouts around Lancashire ????
Oh yeh, What's all this about side stands made of cheese???

Cheers
Mellor Mon

Falcopops · #2 Post by **Falcopops** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:30 pm

Greetings Mellor Mon, we're a selfish lot here, like to keep all the fun to ourselves, enjoy.

FlyingKiwi · #3 Post by **FlyingKiwi** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:34 pm

Hi ya, welcome to the brotherhood (+ Jadaris)
Yes the original stand is made of cheese. Lots of info on alternatives in the forums. I have a U.S stand myself.
Rideouts in Lanchashire

There's a gathering near Newark soon.

Jadaris · #4 Post by **Jadaris** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:38 pm

Hello there

I'm still yet to ride my falco and experience that but can't wait, not long now....

And anyone getting the drinks in?

Aladinsaneuk · #5 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:43 pm

well as your the bar maid....

welcome :)

Mellor Mon · #6 Post by **Mellor Mon** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:43 pm

So is the bike likley to fall over if I don't change the original side stand

Jadaris · #7 Post by **Jadaris** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:45 pm

I had a helpful man change mine as it was very upright, looks very lushious now

And I'll have myself a vodka, who's next....

#8 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:48 pm

Welcome MM
Ill have a JD while yer in the Bar!

It depends on whether your Falco is an import or a Euro model, with reference the sidestand, that and whether its already been modded or not!

Have a search through the Falco forum https://www.ridersite.com/viewforum.php?f=20

HisNibbs · #9 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:51 pm

Mellor Mon wrote:So is the bike likley to fall over if I don't change the original side stand

Seems so.

While you are at it might as well...........

You are aware aren't you, that the Falco is the modding adict's choice.

Aladinsaneuk · #10 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:59 pm

shhh

we haven't checked his credit rating yet

Mellor Mon · #11 Post by **Mellor Mon** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:16 pm

OK Last question before I go off and re-invent the wheel.

How do I tell if the side stand is original?

The bike is a 2002 only done 8900 miles and had 2 previous owners. Almost mint condition, only mods I'm aware of are Maxton rear shock and Scorpion cans.

Aladinsaneuk · #12 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:21 pm

look at bike while on sidestand - if sidestand is very close to centre line and is up right... that will be stock standard

Mellor Mon · #13 Post by **Mellor Mon** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:31 pm

By upright do you mean the stand will look vertical when viewwd squre on?

Aladinsaneuk · #14 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:36 pm

yes - put it like this, when you park the bike are you nervous about how it sits?

look at http://img716.imageshack.us/i/p2090002.jpg/

see how the sidestand is planted away from the bike? - that is a bubseywoo stand

Mellor Mon · #15 Post by **Mellor Mon** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:42 pm

Thanx for your help as you can tell from my spelling I need to hit the sack.
I'll check out how the bike sits tomorrow, and will possibly be asking for further advise.

Thanx Again.

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