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Leaving black lines.
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:01 am
by zoidberg
I was informed yesterday that the Falco was leaving black lines coming out of corners.
It is very capable of keeping up with anything modern on the road. Again incredible bike!!
I am going to have to go for a radial brake conversion though, I rode my mates gen 2 Mille and the brakes are fantastic.
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:47 am
by Falco Frank
Wow! On the road?
Happy to help with the latter....
Would need MUCH help with the former
Nb forks & calipers to start the radial conversion finish on Ebay uk today!
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:56 am
by zoidberg
Yeah on the road, I'm as shocked as you are!
Cool could you post me a link? I may bother you for more info as it progresses. Falco = modding heaven/expensive hobby.
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:09 am
by Falco Frank
Just search for 'radial' in the bike parts, ending soonest, you'll find em.
Or
You could buy my Revalved std forks with 4 pad calipers included, nearly as good
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:11 am
by zoidberg
How much we talking here?
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:40 am
by Aladinsaneuk
We did warn you how addictive the falco is
And we were correct about the credit check....
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:07 am
by NickyT
Leaving black lines on the road is pretty standard isn't it?
I'm not sure how the Falco's brakes would be improved by changing from axial to radial calipers. It only take sone finger on the lever to lift the rear wheel into the air at any speed. How much more do you need?
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:08 am
by zoidberg
Its an awesome thing. Next bike is a gen rsvr factory though. Mate has one and its very pretty.
Falco can show it a clean pair of heels though
I have bt 021r fitted. What exactly causes the black lines is it down to my tyres?
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:16 am
by jonnie_r
The black lines will be bits of rubber as the tyre tries to grip the road perfectly normal when riding at a good pace, you will be on the fine fun line between grip and slip
I have BT023 on my rear but as I am a sad case and generally just go with the misses nobody ever tells me if I am leaving skidmarks
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:39 am
by zoidberg
That's what bothers me a little, I really don't want to high side again. It hurts.
Just have to wind it off a little...
I'll change tyres back to pirelli when they wear out. It came with bt 021 and they're brand new.
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:38 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
theres a lot of old discussions about bridgestones on falco's - some have rated them, many have not - they seem to suit in line fours better imho
many rate the pirelli or michelins
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:51 pm
by zoidberg
I've always ran Dunlop or Pirelli. Never Bridgestone, they're ok but not as nice as the Pirelli corsa or Dunlop qualifier.
I had super corsas on my RS250 they were amazing but can.t see them lasting 5 mins on the falco.!
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:49 pm
by D-Rider
Latest PB has a tyre test of sports rubber. The findings were:
- Maxxis SuperMaxx Sport ................. 10/20
Metzler Sportec M5 ........................ 12/20
Bridgestone S20 ............................ 13/20
Michelin Pirate Power 3 ................... 14/20
Continental SpertAttack2 ................ 15/20
Avon(calling) 3D Ultra Superspert .... 17/20
Dunlop Sportsmart(dude) ............... 18/20
Pirelli Rosso Corsa .......................... 20/20
For the descriptions and analysis, get a copy of PB.
I have the Rosso Corsas on my BST rims and I like them
(I have Angel STs on my OZ rims - brilliant mileage and good wet weather performance)
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:23 pm
by zoidberg
My mate has rosso corsa on his mille and he likes them. I'll probably get the same when these wear out.
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:09 pm
by blinkey501
I have had BT021's fitted to the falco and I rate them. The rear has done nearly 4000 miles and still has life.
I must admit the Pirelli's are better. The BT021's started to strip on the outer edges when I track dayed them. The Pirelli's didn't. They stuck like shit to a blanket.