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Am I mad

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:27 am
by philgro64
Been riding bikes since I was a boy and had convinced myself I needed to go down the sensible route due to shoulder injury and finances. Been riding Italian twins for about 10 years(3 ducatis and an RSV) My brother, a BMW rider had persuaded me to go down the Beemer R110rs route and duly went to see one with him the other night. Wasnt sold on the looks and even less so on the ride, vague, spongy and uninspiring. Cue next day surfing web and found a (fairly) locally advertised Falco 2000 in Black. Phoned the seller went to see it and almost instantly knew it was the bike for me. After not much haggling agreed a price of £1550. The 'am I mad bit', it has 38000 miles, little service History but it does look and feel like a good honest bike. The shock issue has been attended to and it has a scotoiler. Pick it up Monday night and cant wait. Already considering my first purchase for it. Definitely want a belly pan and most of the bolts have seen better days. Bit of painting wouldn't go amiss either. I will no doubt be a regular poster in the coming months as I seek the assistance of you seasoned Falco veterans. :smt002

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:33 am
by Samray
Welcome aboard Phil. :smt003

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:29 am
by rick
Welcome!

I'm a newbie here and actually bought a Falco recently off one of the members... you won't be sorry and these guys will help you spend your money :)

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:46 am
by fastasfcuk
welcome phil :smt006 and no your not mad believe me.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:03 pm
by Samray
There are several mad Scotsmen on here! :smt020

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:10 pm
by D-Rider
Welcome - sounds as though you are going to have a lot of good knowledge anyway with your history of Italian twins - especially the RSV.
Make yourself at home.
:smt001

Samray wrote:There are several mad Scotsmen on here! :smt020
Not to mention the mad Scotswoman .....

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:31 pm
by joecrx
hi welcome , good choice , im sure you wont be disapointed :smt002

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:24 pm
by HisNibbs
Welcome,

I think you got a bargain. That is silly money and don't worry about the 38000 miles, mines heading for 50,000 and runs as well if not better than at 10,000. More important is unscratched paintwork, ally and any extras.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:33 pm
by mrapriliafalco
Have you paid your signing on fee yet :smt005

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:23 pm
by DavShill
Welcome Phil - enjoy. Lots of fun to come.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:49 pm
by Olig7475
welcome Phil, as the rest of the guys say, it's a real buzz riding one of these Italian beasts. Loads and loads of info on this site and a wealth of knowledge from all the members, post up some pics when you get her.

Enjoy.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:39 pm
by Pierre
ffs , £1550. Gonna be cheaper to buy a new bike than a friggin engine at this rate.

Thought rare meant expensive :smt009

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:40 pm
by HowardQ
Mad :smt017
You must be Mad to think you're Mad.
The best bike you could buy in the best colour, you'd be mad not to mate.
I've had a 2001 in black for nearly 6 years, it's the best bike I've ever owned.
Hope you enjoy it, then again if you've had a V60 you'll know what to expect.
You sit more in the Falco than perched on it with the RSV and the bars are that bit higher to make it more comfortable and easier on your shoulder, how could you go wrong.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:57 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
welcome

whats your credit rating like?

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:57 pm
by cornish mafia
Phil this is the best place you could come too ................if these guys can't help you with your Falco no one can !!!! :smt003