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Falco research
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:36 am
by bikeral64
Having done a bit of research on the famous Falco, after it was suggested it might be the bike for me before I die. I have decided, although it looks the business, that perhaps it's just a little bit sporty for a 70 year old. Getting the feet up on the pegs is the first problem, then getting them off the pegs later after you have done a hundred miles or so. I like the idea that it might pull a wheelie, which is one of my last ambitions, but I don't relish the idea of it falling over every time I stop. Pity they stopped making the Buell, that might have fitted the bill. I am still open to suggestions from anyone that can come up with a solution, to replace my Pegaso. It must be upright, light, able to wheelie easily, do fifty to the gallon (I'm on a pension) frighten th sh-- out of me occasionally, just to keep the heart going to the last beat. I'm sure there is a bike out there that will fit the bill.
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:50 am
by Aladinsaneuk
welcome
some of us younger folk have poor backs as well - even young mr grace has a back problem - he finds it hard to get the bloody thing off a mattress in the morning!
I have moved my bars over the triple crown - and i find that a lot more comfortable - perhaps something to consider
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
there are a couple of ridersite members with assorted aprilias near you - perhaps meet and see their bikes??
oh - and I believe that we have some falco riders who are of a similar age to yourself....
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:56 am
by bikeral64
Aladinsaneuk wrote:welcome
some of us younger folk have poor backs as well - even young mr grace has a back problem - he finds it hard to get the bloody thing off a mattress in the morning!
I have moved my bars over the triple crown - and i find that a lot more comfortable - perhaps something to consider
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
there are a couple of ridersite members with assorted aprilias near you - perhaps meet and see their bikes??
oh - and I believe that we have some falco riders who are of a similar age to yourself....
I'll have to do some more research on the Tuono. Gives me something to do while I'm waiting for the next payment from HM Government.
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:12 am
by FlyingKiwi
Hi, sounds to me like you need a supermoto of some sort
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:24 am
by Dusty
At the risk of upsetting fellow Aprilia owners, I think you would like a Triumph Tiger 1050, provided you have at least a 32" inside leg. Upright, economical,land ots of grunt from that lovely triple. If that's too big, why not a Kawasaki Versys? I sincerely hope I'm po0ndering these issues at 70. Good on you!
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:55 am
by bikeral64
FlyingKiwi wrote:Hi, sounds to me like you need a supermoto of some sort
Ah, could be, you mean something like a KTM 900. Sit up and beg with bags of grunt, that's more like it I think!!
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:58 am
by bikeral64
Dusty wrote:At the risk of upsetting fellow Aprilia owners, I think you would like a Triumph Tiger 1050, provided you have at least a 32" inside leg. Upright, economical,land ots of grunt from that lovely triple. If that's too big, why not a Kawasaki Versys? I sincerely hope I'm po0ndering these issues at 70. Good on you!
As I've said before. Your only as old as the woman your feeling!!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:12 am
by D-Rider
With the "light", "upright" and "wheelies" it sounds like you are after a supermotard ..... trouble is I've not sat on one that doesn't have a slab of granite for a seat and wouldn't fancy one for 100 miles or more.
Maybe you could get a seat conversion ?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:38 pm
by MartDude
Aladinsaneuk wrote:
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
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Yes, Futuras do wheelie. Found out by accident - riding the bike home from collecting it, someone carved me up - I got a little cross - 2nd gear, handful of throttle and clutch out a bit too quickly - wheelied for about 30 yards, wondering what was happening.
A 15 -tooth front sprocket makes it more wheelie-prone. But it's not something I make a habit of - I worry too much about the stresses on the chain, clutch, front suspension etc.
Probably requires a bit more setting-up than e.g. a Tuono or Falco.
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:09 pm
by MartDude
Meanstreak (AF1) - quote "this is the easiest-wheelying bike I have ever owned"
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:31 pm
by bikeral64
MartDude wrote:Meanstreak (AF1) - quote "this is the easiest-wheelying bike I have ever owned"
That's more like it!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:48 pm
by MartDude
BikerAl - you're not too far from me - Cleobury. I often wander to Hereford on my weekend bimbles, to see the sights- there seems to be a disproportionate quantity of large-breasted ladies there. Fancy a meet-up?
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:54 pm
by bikeral64
MartDude wrote:BikerAl - you're not too far from me - Cleobury. I often wander to Hereford on my weekend bimbles, to see the sights- there seems to be a disproportionate quantity of large-breasted ladies there. Fancy a meet-up?
Yes, how about tomorrow. Do you know the Bell Inn at Pensax. 12.30 . What's your name?. I'll PM you with my mobile no.
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:40 pm
by MartDude
Sorry Al, off to Aberdeen tomorrow to collect my daughter from university. I've noted your number. Know the Bell quite well. Thanks, though. some other time?
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:38 am
by bikeral64
MartDude wrote:Sorry Al, off to Aberdeen tomorrow to collect my daughter from university. I've noted your number. Know the Bell quite well. Thanks, though. some other time?
No problem, some other time! Ride safe.