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This Can't Be Right..
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:17 pm
by Willopotomas
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..
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:37 am
by Gio
See if the suspension needs an overhaul, was last done 2 years ago.
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:57 am
by Aladinsaneuk
Chatted with Andy - he will be in touch...
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:00 pm
by D-Rider
Aladinsaneuk wrote:Chatted with Andy - he will be in touch...
I might be .... we'll just have to see ....
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:22 pm
by Nooj
Take it over to Griff and let him work his magic on it.
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:45 pm
by D-Rider
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 .....
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:50 pm
by Willopotomas
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..
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:37 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Funnily enough, Andy and myself decided that this morning....
You MAY think it is your bike....
Re: This Can't Be Right..
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:02 pm
by Falco9
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
Re: This Can't Be Right..
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:29 pm
by Gio
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:19 pm
by Willopotomas
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!
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:10 pm
by MartDude
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
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:08 am
by Aladinsaneuk
is a good man - or is that a good yam??
Re: This Can't Be Right..
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:48 am
by mangocrazy
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...)
Re: This Can't Be Right..
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:53 am
by D-Rider
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.