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back_marker
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by back_marker » Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:21 pm
Finally after several months, much fettling, tinkiering and general cocking about, the bike is finally finished.
After much deliberating on a new paint scheme, I finally settled on this matt grey colour which i think has come out really well. The colour does not show up that well because the sun is too bright but it has a sort of blue or purple hue to it depending on the light.
Pics are a bit crap as I took them on my phone, will try and get some better ones some time.
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by Kwackerz » Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:32 pm
That, is truely cool.
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k1w1boy
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by k1w1boy » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:13 pm
...love the matte finish. Agree with Tim - ice-cool

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Aladinsaneuk
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by Aladinsaneuk » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:16 pm
nicely done mate
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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by blinkey501 » Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:49 pm
It looks really nice. An unusual choice of colour thats has turned really good and unique

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by D-Rider » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:05 pm
Very nice

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Falcopops
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by Falcopops » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:55 am
loving the matt paint
That's pretty much what I had in mind for mine one I get round to a repaint. I thought matt black would be nice, but that's very cool
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Keith75
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by Keith75 » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:09 am
Like that, understated.

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by randomsquid » Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:59 pm
Tasteful even.
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fatboy
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by fatboy » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:51 pm
looks v v good even in a crap phone photo !
Those mirror arms look long and useful, what are they off ?
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by D-Rider » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:15 pm
fatboy wrote:
Those mirror arms look long and useful, what are they off ?
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=4866
Many of us have them .....
well those of us that wish to watch the black Falcos receding into the distance behind.
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back_marker
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by back_marker » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:21 pm
D-Rider wrote: ..... well those of us that wish to watch the black Falcos receding into the distance behind.
Not sure I should get myself involved in the colour debate any more, something tells me I may not have any backup
still wouldn't have one of them glittery brown ones though
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by HisNibbs » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:46 pm
Very contemporary so in the world of Falco's probably unique.
A good thing to be, but I've seen a few cars and helmets recently so I'l reserve judgement until I've seen it in the flesh . Not sure if it's a passing fashion.
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by Viking » Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:08 am
Looks very good - almost like a stealth fighter...
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