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falco mods

#1 Post by browny » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:39 pm

Not long had the Falco busy stripping down servicing etc. Bike now has k&n air filter blue flame exhaust sachs shock from mille fairing lower gel seat and double bubble. ....but has anyone suggestions for further worthwhile mods :smt003 [/quote]
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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:46 pm

Well........



























Just how much do you want to spend?



Seriously - get the suspension set up for you, then ride it - see how it goes, then report back with any short comings....

On the bling front.... I hope you have a lt of cash....


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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#3 Post by wayno » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:47 pm

Hi mate, you made it in then. The clutch jet and slave cylinder swaps are worthwhile if you find then clutch lever heavy. I'm getting gruff to fit my slave cylinder in a few weeks at noojs place, hopefully he can show me the black art of bleeding it.

Welcome anyway and get some pics posted for us
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#4 Post by slickliner6 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:51 pm

A good mod is to get rid of the belly pan (sell it to me) but seriously just enjoy mate
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#5 Post by mangocrazy » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:56 pm

Post up photographs of the bike as it is now, plus your credit card details and we'll sort the rest... :smt003

Seriously - ride the bike, have a nose around the site, pick some brains (assuming you can find any, that is) and then make your plans.

Budget for at least twice the figure you originally first thought of... :smt003
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#6 Post by D-Rider » Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:13 pm

Hi browny - glad you've managed to log on OK now :smt001

Welcome to Ridersite :smt006
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#7 Post by Falcopops » Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:55 pm

Hi Browny, is that a clue to the colour of the bike?

I can't believe that no one has mentioned the side stand mods available.

Honda, Suzuki, USA all have benefits over the existing with varying degrees of work required to fit.

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Re: falco mods

#8 Post by blinkey501 » Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:11 am

browny wrote:has anyone suggestions for further worthwhile mods :smt003
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One of the bravest things ever to post on ridersite!!!!
Look at putting a 15 tooth front sprocket on the bike. Twenty quid will purchase one of these!

Other favourite mods are but will come in time :smt003
Renegade or open air box mod.
Mille swingarm
Oz wheels
The list go's on.
Tolerance will be our undoing.
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#9 Post by browny » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:29 pm

Cheers for all the info..best start saving and hide it from the missus
Colour scheme is red flamingo!

Will get some pics sorted when I find out how and cheers to D-rider fir sorting out my problems :smt023
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#10 Post by browny » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:31 pm

Cheers for all the info..best start saving and hide it from the missus
Colour scheme is red flamingo!

Will get some pics sorted when I find out how and cheers to D-rider fir sorting out my problems :smt023
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#11 Post by browny » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:31 pm

Cheers for all the info..best start saving and hide it from the missus
Colour scheme is red flamingo!

Will get some pics sorted when I find out how and cheers to D-rider fir sorting out my problems :smt023
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#12 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:38 pm

With the exception of the side stand - cheers for the reminder! I would get some miles on it and see what to change


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#13 Post by D-Rider » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:51 pm

Modifications :smt020

Nah - keep it standard like mine :smt002


..... at least I think they all came from the factory like that ............
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#14 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:01 pm

Dale Bizarre James
Hi guys I'm curious on what you guys have done to your bikes when it comes to mods, ie the brown connector mod etc, things that may help long term or even short, the odd ones that are classed as "free mods"

Also in process of these rad covers if all goes well who would be interested in a set for approximate £100 set??
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Andy Knott hmmmmmm
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Andy Knott Ah yes – what I’ve done to the Falco:
Mille swingarm
Ohlins shock/linkage
Ohlins forks with Gen2 Mille yokes
BST Carbon wheels along with OZ forged wheels with alternative tyres
2:1 exhaust (Falco headers, modified Mille mid section to fit falco headers with link pipes, Fuel hi-mount can
HID dip beam (with wiring mod so dip stays on with high)
Double bubble screen
Home-made powered navigation mount
Skidmarx bellypan
PCIII
LED tail lights
Smoked tail lens
Scottoiler
Alarm
Carbon front mudguard
Mille 4-pad callipers
Radial clutch and front brake master cylinders
RS125 long-stem mirrors
Plus a fair bit of stuff I’ve never got round to fitting (yet)
Plus a fair bit of stuff that I have fitted but removed
Probably some other stuff I’ve forgotten ………..
Yesterday at 13:44 · Like


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#15 Post by D-Rider » Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:05 pm

Yep - just brought it back to standard



..... you may be happy with sub-standard - but then you do ride a black one ........ with Green Flag tender .............
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