In the persuit of Falco perfection, I was wondering, what's the best (performance/value or looks, its your call) add on/upgrade that you have fitted ?
I'm off to look at mine too try to make a decision.
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In the persuit of Falco perfection, I was wondering, what's the best (performance/value or looks, its your call) add on/upgrade that you have fitted ?
I'm off to look at mine too try to make a decision.
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The best mod by far is.......RSV4
or if finances are a bit tight, A new sidestand as there are only two types of Falco`s. Those that have fallen off their stands, and those that are going to fall of their stands.
most of us have felt the pain as we return to a sleeping Falco. Stand circa 50 Quid, 25 if you buy my spare
. Not fitting one, 30 ish for a new lever, 15 ish for a new indicator, 25 ish for a new mirror, 15 ish for the touch up paint for the scraped fairing, oh and then 50 quid for a stand.
all else can come later.
The best mod by far is.......RSV4
or if finances are a bit tight, A new sidestand as there are only two types of Falco`s. Those that have fallen off their stands, and those that are going to fall of their stands.most of us have felt the pain as we return to a sleeping Falco. Stand circa 50 Quid, 25 if you buy my spare
. Not fitting one, 30 ish for a new lever, 15 ish for a new indicator, 25 ish for a new mirror, 15 ish for the touch up paint for the scraped fairing, oh and then 50 quid for a stand.all else can come later.
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Hi and welcome. Its down to user preference I guess.... mille swingarm is for some, as is the single-side exhaust, otherwise Oz wheels and as mentioned carbon fibre goodies, fancy rearsets or levers.... the list goes on and on :)FalcoRich wrote:
In the persuit of Falco perfection, I was wondering, what's the best (performance/value or looks, its your call) add on/upgrade that you have fitted ?
I'm off to look at mine too try to make a decision.
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everything I have done - and all that I am planning
(sidestand is a no brainer. Rear shock is very good starting point - and having it set up properly!)
after that - well..... the world is your oyster
(sidestand is a no brainer. Rear shock is very good starting point - and having it set up properly!)
after that - well..... the world is your oyster
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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Sidestand is a given; an absolute essential. A bit like (for me) a Baglux tank harness. How do people manage without?
Best VFM is probably an Ohlins rear shock (secondhand off eBay, of course). Transforms the bike. But then so did a pair of aftermarket cans (Akrapovic in my case). How can you ride a V-twin that doesn't sound like a V-twin?
Best VFM is probably an Ohlins rear shock (secondhand off eBay, of course). Transforms the bike. But then so did a pair of aftermarket cans (Akrapovic in my case). How can you ride a V-twin that doesn't sound like a V-twin?
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Get a FuturaFalcoRich wrote:
In the persuit of Falco perfection, I was wondering, what's the best (performance/value or looks, its your call) add on/upgrade ?
I'm off to look at mine too try to make a decision.
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MartDude wrote:Get a FuturaFalcoRich wrote:
In the persuit of Falco perfection, I was wondering, what's the best (performance/value or looks, its your call) add on/upgrade ?
I'm off to look at mine too try to make a decision.
Have a good look round the forums and archives here, there's a whole load of different things to do to a Falco to make it the ultimate dogs bollocks.
I think the ARS smoked rear tail light mod is still the most exclusive.
If you can find one
Oh and Yellow paint beats Bronze hands down.
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15 tooth front sprocket. Tiny financial outlay, massive improvement.
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Aladinsaneuk wrote:andy is having a VERY heavy period
As mentioned, the sidestand mod and rear shock changes go without saying.
Then I think the best value for outlay is the size 40 clutch-oil-jet mod .... closely followed by the 15t front sprocket.
Then I think the best value for outlay is the size 40 clutch-oil-jet mod .... closely followed by the 15t front sprocket.
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