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Willopotomas · #1 Post by **Willopotomas** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:17 pm

I'm not enjoying the Falco as much as I thought I would

The only thing that puts the dampers on the 'grin factor' is the suspension set up. Either too hard or too soft. Skit's or wallows. I can't win. Must be doing something wrong. My 44 year old Triumph 650 handles better!

Please. Someone help.. Before I abandon all hope..

Gio · #2 Post by **Gio** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:37 am

See if the suspension needs an overhaul, was last done 2 years ago.

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:57 am

Chatted with Andy - he will be in touch...

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:00 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Chatted with Andy - he will be in touch...

I might be .... we'll just have to see ....

Nooj · #5 Post by **Nooj** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:22 pm

Take it over to Griff and let him work his magic on it.

D-Rider · #6 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:45 pm

Nooj wrote:Take it over to Griff and let him work his magic on it.

Lol - that's what I'm talking to him about .....

Willopotomas · #7 Post by **Willopotomas** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:50 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Nooj wrote:Take it over to Griff and let him work his magic on it.
Lol - that's what I'm talking to him about .....

It's true ye know.. he is..

Aladinsaneuk · #8 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:37 pm

Funnily enough, Andy and myself decided that this morning....

You MAY think it is your bike....

Falco9 · #9 Post by **Falco9** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:02 pm

Willopotomas wrote:I'm not enjoying the Falco as much as I thought I would

The only thing that puts the dampers on the 'grin factor' is the suspension set up. Either too hard or too soft. Skit's or wallows. I can't win. Must be doing something wrong. My 44 year old Triumph 650 handles better!

Please. Someone help.. Before I abandon all hope..

Set your static sag and start from there. I know its a fair few years ago that I owned her but she handled like a dream

F9

Gio · #10 Post by **Gio** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:29 pm

Falco9 wrote:
Willopotomas wrote:I'm not enjoying the Falco as much as I thought I would

The only thing that puts the dampers on the 'grin factor' is the suspension set up. Either too hard or too soft. Skit's or wallows. I can't win. Must be doing something wrong. My 44 year old Triumph 650 handles better!

Please. Someone help.. Before I abandon all hope..
Set your static sag and start from there. I know its a fair few years ago that I owned her but she handled like a dream

F9

And as you well know we all rider differently

Personally Don Plane set it up the way I liked and yes I'm a featherweight next to some people.

Willopotomas · #11 Post by **Willopotomas** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:19 pm

I'm sure I'll get there in the end. Will let the Griffmeister work his magic on her.. and I'll hopefully pick up some tips on what does what etc.. Have heard some encouraging stories about Sir Griff of Tamworth.. Fingers are crossed!

MartDude · #12 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:10 pm

Willopotomas wrote: Have heard some encouraging stories about Sir Griff of Tamworth.. Fingers are crossed!

You won't be disappointed.

Just don't mention the Jacksons

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:08 am

is a good man - or is that a good yam??

#14 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:48 am

Willopotomas wrote:I'm not enjoying the Falco as much as I thought I would

The only thing that puts the dampers on the 'grin factor' is the suspension set up. Either too hard or too soft. Skit's or wallows. I can't win. Must be doing something wrong. My 44 year old Triumph 650 handles better!

Please. Someone help.. Before I abandon all hope..

Will, pardon my ignorance, but is your Falco standard in the suspenders department, or has it been modded, and if so how?

Also, what kind of weight are you (personal question, I know, but it is important as I'm sure you're aware...)

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:53 am

mangocrazy wrote:
Willopotomas wrote:I'm not enjoying the Falco as much as I thought I would

The only thing that puts the dampers on the 'grin factor' is the suspension set up. Either too hard or too soft. Skit's or wallows. I can't win. Must be doing something wrong. My 44 year old Triumph 650 handles better!

Please. Someone help.. Before I abandon all hope..
Will, pardon my ignorance, but is your Falco standard in the suspenders department, or has it been modded, and if so how?

Also, what kind of weight are you (personal question, I know, but it is important as I'm sure you're aware...)

Ohlins rear shock of the vintage that should have mille linkages - but came with Falco linkages (since rectified).
Showa front forks upgraded with Ohlins stickers on the bases - what's inside is not certain.

Will's weight .... think of a number .... double it .... add a bit more, double it again .... getting close now.

.... and I've been in touch with Griff and put Will in touch and we're heading over soon.

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