New member after a Falco!

[tom_casson]

Hello all,

Ive recently come into some spending money and can finally look into getting a Falco! I had a TDM 900 twin which I really enjoyed but the riding position wasnt for me. My friend ended up getting a 2001 Mille 6 months back and I love the engine! I considered getting a Mille but I just love the Falco styling. Anyway, Ive had my eye open for a few months now and Id be looking for one anywhere up to £2400.

If there is anyone out there looking to sell in the next month or so, or you have any contacts, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Tom

[Dalemac]

Welcome Tom.

Congratulations on coming into some spending money! must be a nice feeling!

For 2400 you should be able to get a nice shiny falco. Keep your eyes on the classified section of this site, and also on eBay.

People will be along shortly to advice on what mods you need to make to your falco when you get it! Just have the credit card ready!

[Tonyunn]

This might be a place to start, Autotrader says on price and the shiops web site says another.

http://www.motostrada.co.uk/bikeDetail. ... =&records= or this which is your price range.

http://www.arnoldsmotorcycles.com/Locator.aspx a red one for £2500

[blinkey501]

Hello all,

Ive recently come into some spending money and can finally look into getting a Falco! I had a TDM 900 twin which I really enjoyed but the riding position wasnt for me. My friend ended up getting a 2001 Mille 6 months back and I love the engine! I considered getting a Mille but I just love the Falco styling. Anyway, Ive had my eye open for a few months now and Id be looking for one anywhere up to £2400.

If there is anyone out there looking to sell in the next month or so, or you have any contacts, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Tom

First of all welcome to the forum Tom
Secondly you obviously have good taste wanting to buy a falco.
Thirdly Have a look at this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-Aprilia- ... 2a27c987aa

[wayno]

Welcome, congrats and good decision :)

Could try this one
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C296601




or this one mmmmmmmmm

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351755

or a yellow bird

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/ ... falco.html

[D-Rider]

Hi Tom and welcome to Ridersite

Those TDMs are nice bikes .... but the good news is that Falcos are even better (don't say it too loud in front of the Yamaha boys - we don't like upsetting them .... well, not all the time)

Many of us would also tell you that the Falco is a better road bike than a Mille.

For the sort of money you have available, you should get a nice one and still have some left over to spend on goodies.

Don't misunderstand, the Falco is a great bike as standard but with a bit of fettling can be made brilliant ...... and this forum is full of people who have changed bits and pieces.

[tom_casson]

Thanks for the quick response guys.

Ye, I thought my budget was realistic. I'm hoping to either get a lightly modded one for £2400 or £2000ish for a standard one?!

Wayno...I like the look of the red on on carandclassic.... Pity its in Kent!

[Aladinsaneuk]

As you are in gods own county blinky will be along soon and he will likely know what's available.... Apart from the 4 he owns......

[Shetland Woody]

Welcome, is distance an issue ? There's this blue one.
Slightly higher price mark but I suppose that's only a starting point.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... lco/773829

[blinkey501]

As you are in gods own county blinky will be along soon and he will likely know what's available.... Apart from the 4 he owns......

Like i keep telling sally.....Its all part of learning about the bikes
There will be some bits for sale soon vultures!!!!

[blinkey501]

Welcome, is distance an issue ? There's this blue one.
Slightly higher price mark but I suppose that's only a starting point.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... lco/773829

Tbh i would rather put another 400/500 quid to it and buy a black framed later falco

[fatboy]

Hello, you are a man of good taste in the enviable position of having cash to spend, therefore bargaining tool
There is a wealth of Falco knowhow here that must stretch country wide,
ps I like the red n black 2004 and the red X plate

[blinkey501]

Hello, you are a man of good taste in the enviable position of having cash to spend, therefore bargaining tool
There is a wealth of Falco knowhow here that must stretch country wide,
ps I like the red n black 2004 and the red X plate

The x reg early red fire is too expensive Tbh i have seen them go for under 1500 quid

[browny]

Welcome I found mine on eBay in June it is ab2005 flamingo red colour under £2k but it was a proper bargain I believe so keep looking

[Timlin]

The red /graphite at lings in watton was mine untill july 2008 , had nearly 19000 miles on it and i was the 2nd owner ! I've got a 2005 bronze bird now .