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Feeling very tempted....
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:59 pm
by IsleFalco
...went into my local dealer this lunchtime as my other half is buying me a set of Arlen Ness leathers for my 50th birthday tomorrow
and he has a silver/grey 2006 Touno R with 2100 miles on it. Offered me what I paid for the Falco 2 years ago against it. Oh dear. I having these thoughts. What can I do to make them go away?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:05 pm
by Falcomille
You'll be removed to another list where few people post.....
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:06 pm
by Falcomille
.... sorry mate - happy big one tomorrow! Mine was three years ago.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:55 pm
by Okamoto
being drawn over to the darkside
...I bought one (gen 1 Tuono) after having shoulder problems....it was just like the falco only more comfortable and pulled stronger
have a testride ...that will make your mind up eh
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:42 pm
by Nooj
Good bikes those Tuono things, the Missus has one. Still prefer my Falco though, the only thing the Tuono beats it on for me is top end power.
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:39 pm
by sabestian
Okamoto wrote:just like the falco only more comfortable and pulled stronger
Sounds like my Falco exactly.
Re: Feeling very tempted....
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:32 pm
by Falco9
IsleFalco wrote:...went into my local dealer this lunchtime as my other half is buying me a set of Arlen Ness leathers for my 50th birthday tomorrow
and he has a silver/grey 2006 Touno R with 2100 miles on it. Offered me what I paid for the Falco 2 years ago against it. Oh dear. I having these thoughts. What can I do to make them go away?
Do you really need to ask? You know it makes sense.
On a more serious note why don't you take it for a test run Trev? If you like you buy. If not you don't (or summit like that) I think you may be swayed though...The Falco was (is) a great bike but for me the T is better 99% of the time. Only on the motorway do I wish for a bit more protection from the wind...........and to be fair on the Island that ain't gonna be a problem....it could be for your overseas tours though
F9
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:05 pm
by IsleFalco
After a long think about it I have decided to put my temptations to one side. I have a son at university and the reason I am now thinking I can buy this is because I have cut out all my credit and everything I have (vehicle-wise) I own outright. So I have another two years to go before I buy anything else. Anyway, the Falco still pulls my strings.
The trip to the dealers secured me a nice new set of Arlen Ness Leathers. Result!
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:17 am
by sabestian
You can always do some chopping to your old Falco to refresh the affection. Bars up, trim the fairing and you've got half way there for a hundred or two.
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:52 am
by Falcomille
I must admit, I fancy straight bars on mine. Any recommendations as to risers etc?