A Tricky Decision

[FalcoJock]

I've had my Falco nearly 8 years; it has 28K miles on the clock, and so far hasn't let me down (certainly never on a journey). I'm looking at a very low milage Falco (less than 5K) but there is a fair old differential in value. I can't make up my mind whether to go for the change and what the risks are:

- Keep mine and something major needs doing soon, though it seems fine to me.
- Change and get a bike that is shiny, low milage but not as reliable, economic (I get 45 mpg average), or maybe I'm not as in tune with (mine is like old slippers). It does look very well cared for though.

It feels a bit like swapping the missus for a younger woman - I wouldn't do it (no honestly). But the Falco is just a chunk of metal - a great chunk of metal, but that's all.

I bumped into a new Falco owner today - had his two weeks and first non-Japanese (I think he said) - loving it, but he was in a hurry so didn't get in a plug for the forum.

[Gio]

8 years and it still looks shiny?

Once upon a time I bought a beaten up black Blackbird, it was 6 years old at the time and I ran it for 4.5 years and sold it as a shiny bike, it only had 1 fault, the petrol gauge refused to register when the lights were on.

Today I regret ever selling that bike, chunk of metal it might be, but petrol is thicker than water.

My advice would be, get another bike but hold onto the one you love

PS Mine had 76k on it when I sold it, so yours is barely in its early years

[Dusty]

Keep the old slippers and buy something completely different if you can stand the extra cost. 28k shouldn't present any major problems especially if it became your Sunday bike.I sold my beloved Triumph after initially planning to sell the Falco. But when I really thought about it I knew I'd miss that V twin. So, after deciding to run only the Falco, I've now gone and bought a BMW K1200R Sport and I'm hoping that my wife won't notice that I've still got both of them come the spring. I only need one but it's always interesting to wheel the less used one out of the garage. Good luck with your decision.

[Nooj]

Don't get it. You want to sell a Falco, to buy a Falco? Also why would a new Falco be less reliable than an old Falco?

[anzacinexile]

If its any peace of mind, I've got 45k on mine and apart from a weepy oil pressure switch at 6k., she's NEVER put a foot (or piston) wrong.

Keep her, they're very reliable bike

[MartDude]

If your budget will stand it, keep the Falco, & get something totally different to have alongside.

Otherwise, if you're bothered by the age/mileage of yours, get the newer one, and stick with what you're familiar with

I know, never use a prepostion to end a sentence

[FalcoJock]

Thanks y'all. Probably very good advice there. My Falco was a little 'used' when I bought it even though it was low mileage (6K if memory serves). It needed a new chain and sprockets and the brakes servicing when I got it, and had a couple of small stone chips that don’t detract from its overall appearance, but I know they are there.

The one I was looking last week at is the same year but looks brand new - and I mean brand new. No matter how closely I look at it the only indication that it has ever been ridden is the mileage (4900). Even the brake callipers look new; no sign of brake dust. Not a mark anywhere. Not even the slightest marking on the heel guards. It is in concourse condition.

So, I got shiny bobble syndrome and lusted after this new toy. The trouble is, the dealer is asking too much (or offering me too little) to swap. I talked myself out of it, then called in to tell him I wouldn’t go ahead with the deal, but when I saw it I fell for it all over again.

But I think that you guys have saved me from myself even going against your reputation for helping folks spend their money. Very sensible, if a little disappointed.

Thanks.

My budget can't stretch to two bikes.
One thing though, my wife would never have known (I'm not sure she'd tell the difference between my falco and a ducati - they're both red).

[mrapriliafalco]

Thats what I have done,I bought a ET4 to zoom around town and for work.
Since I have done this I love the Falco even more as appreciate getting out on it.

[Willopotomas]

dear oh dear.. Talk about from one extreme to the other! lol..

[mrapriliafalco]

Oi Leave my ET4 alone
shes a good laugh flying through the traffic

[Nooj]

What's an ET4?

[Falken]

It's the quads that ET's Mrs had after he went home.

[mrapriliafalco]

a twist and go Vespa
You need more Italian lessons

[MartDude]

Poof chariot!!

[Kwackerz]

P series wouldve been understandable, but an ET4?

A ride is a ride is a ride I suppose