Anyone buy a Falco last night ?

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Olig7475 · #16 Post by **Olig7475** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:51 pm

Lovely bike Dale, looks pretty clean and standard.....lots of mods to come then

Look forward to seeing you on a ride out mate.

Dalemac · #17 Post by **Dalemac** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:56 pm

D-Rider wrote:Take the bar ends up to Phil @ Coventry Blast & Prep and get him to blast them clean and powder coat them for you.

Use a strap wrench to hold them still while you use an Allen key to undo them.

Oh yes, I did say I'd help you with the cans and chip - give me a shout when you want to do this.

Problem is as of tomorrow no gpz insurance - cant get around :( i have to take it up to uni on thursday......are there any aftermarket ones that will fit or does anyone have a spare set i can borrow until i get mine sorted?

On a side note, the front disks have started to rust while its been sat....what should i do about that? i know it will come off as i ride but i dont want to clog the pads up or glaze them over....

Samray - yes it is very red. I would have preffered black, but this one was at the right price! it still looks awesome though!

Olig - It is pretty standard, there are some cans to chuck on, then its just a case of tidying it up a little. It needs some bolts replacing, could do with a new rear seat unit, then i will look into airbox mods. Oh yeah, and move those stupid axo stickers.

HowardQ · #18 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:52 pm

Looks very nice as it is Dale!
Be even better when you get to ride it.
I have always liked the early red bikes, almost as good as the early black ones, but you will really enjoy it whatever colour. Take it steady at first, you'll find it a "bit quicker" than the GPZ and a bit less easy to handle at slow speeds, (slipping the clutch in slow turns helps), the GPZ is a nice bike and a very good first bike, but still quite friendly, (I've ridded a few myself). It will take you a while to get tuned in to the Falco and it just get better from there.

Dalemac · #19 Post by **Dalemac** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:59 pm

HowardQ wrote:Looks very nice as it is Dale!
Be even better when you get to ride it.
I have always liked the early red bikes, almost as good as the early black ones, but you will really enjoy it whatever colour. Take it steady at first, you'll find it a "bit quicker" than the GPZ and a bit less easy to handle at slow speeds, (slipping the clutch in slow turns helps), the GPZ is a nice bike and a very good first bike, but still quite friendly, (I've ridded a few myself). It will take you a while to get tuned in to the Falco and it just get better from there.

I hope i dont find it too difficult! my fist ride is a 80 mile commute to lincoln as soon as my insurance goes live at a minute past midnight on the 17th!

i like the run anyway at night, so should love it on the falco! will be taking it easy of course though!

HowardQ · #20 Post by **HowardQ** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:29 pm

For a real "Steath Ride" at that time, perhaps you should have gone for a black one!
You should have a pretty clear road at that time.

I'm sure you'll tell us all about it later.

Dalemac · #21 Post by **Dalemac** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:27 pm

Just put the SL carbon cans on and oh my god it now sounds evil!

HisNibbs · #22 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:19 pm

Thor rides a black Falco with SL Carbons. Not sure he's evil though......

D-Rider · #23 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:46 pm

HisNibbs wrote:Thor rides a black Falco with SL Carbons. Not sure he's evil though......

Heth jutht a bit thor .............

HisNibbs · #24 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:14 pm

Viking · #25 Post by **Viking** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:06 am

HisNibbs wrote:Thor rides a black Falco with SL Carbons. Not sure he's evil though......

Oh yes, I am!!

Dalemac · #26 Post by **Dalemac** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:18 pm

Pretty much ready tyo leave now, just waiting until 11.45 then will get kitted up and set off!. First stop is the petrol station to fill up on fuel and air. Front tyre only has 20.5 psi and the rear has.....wait for it......

18psi!

then i will be lincoln bound on my first ride on the falco, very excited but im also shitting myself!

one things is for sure, the GPZ was a hell of alot easier to carry luggage! damn plastic falco tank!

on the bike will be me, 2 rear panniers at 80 litres each( carrying about 20kg of luggage each), a tankbag and rucksack!

If i survive i will post before i go to bed!

Dale

Viking · #27 Post by **Viking** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:17 am

Have a safe trip, Dale.

fastasfcuk · #28 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:25 am

have a safe day dale, take your time and enjoy.

Olig7475 · #29 Post by **Olig7475** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:24 am

Dale......Dale are you there?????? Christ I hope he made it, I've been up all night waiting for him to post!

That's some going for going for your first ride out on a new bike at midnight!!!! Legendary status already!

Oli

Firestarter · #30 Post by **Firestarter** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:41 am

Olig7475 wrote:That's some going for going for your first ride out on a new bike at midnight!!!! Legendary status already!

Ahh, the exuberance (or daftness?

) of youth! Speaks for a bit of passion, buying a bike you can't ride yet, then going out at midnight to get a ride on it as soon as you're allowed! I hope it lived up to expectations.

Might I suggest a permanent change of title from "Despatch Rider" to something more appropriate?

Hope it all went well Dale, we're all waiting for a first-ride report