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Just wanted to share my thoughts about "spotted" kind of threads. I've always hated those, I think they're boring wastes of space.

Saying all that I have to ask: has all Falco owners moved to Rochester/Gillingham/Chatham area? I've not seen any Falco around here for a year or so, and this weekend I've spotted three: yellow, black and red one. Who the hell was that? I thought I was the only Falconeer in the village

Ooooh, Mr. Grumpy!!!

I think I'm generally safe from being spotted, but if the guys want to spot each other what's the problem?

If you don't like the threads, don't read them.

rant over.

...and no, I haven't relocated!!!!

You are still the only **eer in the village!!!


...umm, not sure that adds up the way I meant it!!!

sabestian wrote:Just wanted to share my thoughts about "spotted" kind of threads. I've always hated those, I think they're boring wastes of space.

Saying all that I have to ask: has all Falco owners moved to Rochester/Gillingham/Chatham area? I've not seen any Falco around here for a year or so, and this weekend I've spotted three: yellow, black and red one. Who the hell was that? I thought I was the only Falconeer in the village

Maybe his bike felt lonely and so he went touring to see if they could find a kindred soul

BTW I've yet to see Styliz(sp) in Chertsey, or any other Falco, I think he's a figment of the mind

hang on a mo, have i just read that right?
An i hate spotted posts, followed by a triple spotted post!
are you on a wind up

Sab, you just need an even darker visor mate
Then you can't spot anybody and they can't spot you.
Was it a wind up by the way

HowardQ wrote: Was it a wind up by the way

For all in doubt: yes it was kind of a joke (fact, there is only one person that likes my sense of humour - you guessed, that would be Moi). I'd have to hate my own post if it was the truth, and I love everything that is my creation.

So, back on a track:
- black Falco (Isle of Hoo, Upnor, with a group of other bikes). Living prove that black is slow (was always at the back of the herd)
- yellow one (Brompton roundabout)
- red (very slow - parked in Gillingham)

Note the emoticons (for more sensitive)

I guess that as it is so rare for most of us to see another Falco on the road there is a degree of excitement when one is spotted.

Personally I don't even know what one looks like on the move having seen so few. - really !

I love it . I am one of those sad fuckers that will approach you if I see you (assuming we are not going in different directions).
I always make a beeline to the falco if I see the owner pulling in somewhere, just to have a chat.

I need to go to the doctors now to sort out my twitch

paddyz1 wrote:I love it . I am one of those sad fuckers that will approach you if I see you (assuming we are not going in different directions).
I always make a beeline to the falco if I see the owner pulling in somewhere, just to have a chat.

I need to go to the doctors now to sort out my twitch

I actually chased the black one on Sunday. But I missed it, must have overtaken it not noticing (it was slime slow black, ya know). I need a doctor too.

Know whatcha mean. I was in my local Halfords, (about 7 miles away), perusing their extensive motorcycle accessories collection when a chap asked " Scuse me; Is that a Falco bellypan?"!
I have been spraying some bits and needed advice on wether the dimpled surface of the OE 'bellypan', (what is it called!?!? ), would take the paint ok so had it under my arm. He spotted it so asked.
Turns out he's from just up the road and has a Falco too, (forgot to ask which colour; Doh! )!
A half hour chat later, (the Missus was bored rigid and fuming!), we bid our farewells.
Oh I did mention this site and he kinda shrugged and said he occasionally gets on the RSVR site...
Oh well.
I cant even remember if he told me his name!
Im crap, me...

What sort of sales patter is tnat FM
No "New Business" bonus for you this month, so you won't be able to buy the 1098 after all. Stuck with the Falco then.

falcomunky wrote:Know whatcha mean. I was in my local Halfords, (about 7 miles away), perusing their extensive motorcycle accessories collection.

Oooooh I like that,

Yeah, there are Falco riders who don't seem to be interested in forums. Which is strange to me This is a great source of info, superb support etc. Well,I do own Almera on the other hand and I'm not drown to Almera forum...

This reminds me of a different thing. Some of you know that I come from Poland (country where polar bears march on the streets and men drink odka for breakfasts etc. ).
Well, motocycles are still quite rare there (due to the weather mainly, methinks). When I used to meat anyone on any bike it was something. Bike chat was a necessity.

I tried this here in UK and, TBH, it doesn't work. Most people here treat their bikes as means o transport. They just assumed that I want to sell them something At least they behaved like this. So I stopped doing that. " So you ride as well. And?..."

There are more bikes here (which is all good) but the side effect is that they are common, the exclusivility factor is gone. I miss that ego tingling gob-wide-open approach of a crowd

sabestian wrote:Yeah, there are Falco riders who don't seem to be interested in forums. Which is strange to me This is a great source of info, superb support etc. Well,I do own Almera on the other hand and I'm not drown to Almera forum...

This reminds me of a different thing. Some of you know that I come from Poland (country where polar bears march on the streets and men drink odka for breakfasts etc. ).
Well, motocycles are still quite rare there (due to the weather mainly, methinks). When I used to meat anyone on any bike it was something. Bike chat was a necessity.

I tried this here in UK and, TBH, it doesn't work. Most people here treat their bikes as means o transport. They just assumed that I want to sell them something At least they behaved like this. So I stopped doing that. " So you ride as well. And?..."

There are more bikes here (which is all good) but the side effect is that they are common, the exclusivility factor is gone. I miss that ego tingling gob-wide-open approach of a crowd

I love a good natter about bikes, but as you point out, most people only look at them as a means of getting from A to B. They should get on public transport IMO

Gio wrote:

sabestian wrote:Just wanted to share my thoughts about "spotted" kind of threads. I've always hated those, I think they're boring wastes of space.

Saying all that I have to ask: has all Falco owners moved to Rochester/Gillingham/Chatham area? I've not seen any Falco around here for a year or so, and this weekend I've spotted three: yellow, black and red one. Who the hell was that? I thought I was the only Falconeer in the village

Maybe his bike felt lonely and so he went touring to see if they could find a kindred soul

BTW I've yet to see Styliz(sp) in Chertsey, or any other Falco, I think he's a figment of the mind

My base office is in Chertsey, but I haven't been there in a year. Should be back this year though so keep an eye out for a blue one.