My Falco and What Came Next

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My Falco and What Came Next

#1 Post by FalcoJock » Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:14 pm

In 2003, I bought my Falco, a bike I had lusted after ever since parking my Honda VFR750 next to one just outside Edinburgh. I kept my Falco for 9 years before trading it in for the BMW R1200S, which I hadn't lusted after at all, until I saw this one in my local Triumph dealer. I've now had the R12S for almost 9 years (how time flies!). I did also treat myself to a more comfy bike 5 years ago - a Triumph Tiger 800, which is a great practical, easy, fun bike to ride, but it doesn't grab me in quite the same way as my Falco did, or the Beemer does now. It's the twin-effect, whether it's a V or a Boxer, I just love the twin pulse character that these bikes have.

The first photo is me (pre-glasses) bimbling rather nervously around on a track day in 2011. I was terrified of binning it, although the tyres did look pretty second hand at the end of the day. The second photo is setting off for a fun blast a few days ago.

The Sidi boots have lasted well!
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Re: My Falco and What Came Next

#2 Post by Three Dawg » Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:10 am

Nice. Don't be modest though - you were on for a fast lap on the Falco, those turned in mirrors don't lie. :smt003

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Re: My Falco and What Came Next

#3 Post by mangocrazy » Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:10 am

Looking good in both photos - interestingly enough I came to Falcos via VFR750s, although I must confess I've kept my old FJ (which mostly lives in France these days).

But kudos to Sidi for a very long-lasting boot! I will need some new boots soon, mine are nearing the end of their life span...

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Re: My Falco and What Came Next

#4 Post by Ben » Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:54 am

I always hankered after an R1200S but then I rode an HP2 Sport and now I'm worried the R12 will feel too plush! Yours looks great in black though.

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Re: My Falco and What Came Next

#5 Post by Falco Frank » Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:59 am

Looking good Sir - I do hanker after either (or both) 1200RS or K1300 :smt003
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