new fella needing a Falco

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zoidberg · #31 Post by **zoidberg** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:48 pm

D-Rider wrote:
zoidberg wrote:
flatlander wrote:Not me I try not to associate with the black ones they are always ridden by dodgy looking pie munchers ... allegedly
I always thought the black ones were fastest
That really depends upon the performance of the breakdown truck that it's sitting on.

Uh oh. Doesn't fill me with confidence.

I now own a black one.

HisNibbs · #32 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:11 pm

Well done that man.

D-Rider · #33 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:46 pm

Great news zoidberg - don't worry - it's one black Falco in particular that collects Green Flag loyalty points.

Hope you enjoy yours.

Aladinsaneuk · #34 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:00 pm

Glad you got sorted

I would come up with a pithy comment but

MartDude · #35 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:23 am

blinkey501 · #36 Post by **blinkey501** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:48 am

Congratulations on your purchase

zoidberg · #37 Post by **zoidberg** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:32 pm

Thanks guys, not rode it properly yet. I hope to fix that this afternoon

zoidberg · #38 Post by **zoidberg** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:42 pm

I have sl carbon cans but its currently on the std EPROM. I have an sl EPROM but a few pins are broken. Are they all used?

And will it be ok on std for now?

Thanks

zoidberg · #39 Post by **zoidberg** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:24 pm

Ok, it's lumpy as hell below 6k and sounds like its popping back a little. Goes like stink after that. Do they all sound slightly mechanical? Engine that is. My old gixxer had that rattle they all have, is the falco the same?

I guess that's the EPROM? What is the forza EPROM on eBay like? Or where can I get a better one.

How do I check the inlet restricted and wire mod thing?

Cheers.

Aladinsaneuk · #40 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:34 pm

/insert badger pubes search facility

Have a look in the Aprilia technical section for deristriction info - very good article

Next, check the oil level AND read up here on how to do it - it's not like an inline 4!

Next - what's been done to the bike - both aftermarket add ons and servicing....

There is a known flat spot around 5k revs on a standard bike - but that is sort of normal for the big rotax v twins

I would not describe the engine as being mechanical but I may just be used to it

zoidberg · #41 Post by **zoidberg** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:06 pm

Sorry. Posting off my phone and its not great.

standard except slip ons.

Not overly noisy just a little cammy.....perhaps valve clearances want a looking at. Im happy with it ie its not a worrying noise if ya get my meaning.

It has just been serviced so should be ok....However I will give it a check over. Is there a preferred method of checking the oil or is the manual sufficient?

Cheers

Aladinsaneuk · #42 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:38 pm

Manual works BUT

RIDE IT FOR 30 miles then check it... Keep bike upright and turn engine off then check

Oh, very unusual for valve clearances to be out....

zoidberg · #43 Post by **zoidberg** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:13 pm

It's probably nothing. It doesn't sound unhealthy.

It's just new to me and I'm learning it

The technical section linked me to AF1 for the restriction removal and when I followed that link it wasn't there?

Help please.....

Firestarter · #44 Post by **Firestarter** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:59 pm

zoidberg wrote:It's probably nothing. It doesn't sound unhealthy.

It's just new to me and I'm learning it

The technical section linked me to AF1 for the restriction removal and when I followed that link it wasn't there?

Help please.....

Try this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~sl_mille/derestrict.html

D-Rider · #45 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:16 pm

Don't expect it to be like an i-4 ..... you may have to adapt yourself to the bike a bit to enjoy it at its best.

Lumpiness may be that the throttle bodies could do with balancing.