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Greg · #1 Post by **Greg** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:15 pm

Alright gents!

Just a quickie to say Hi having just bought my first Italian bike - and it's a Falco!

I've had a bit of a horn for one these for years but ended up with a GSXR750K5 instead. 6 years later the Suzy was reluctantly replaced by an FJR cos the Mrs wanted to come out on the back of the bike. But she didn't and the f*cker broke down three times on this year's trip to Mugello so it got sold last week and part of the proceeds were invested in a 2000 SL1000. It's not been ridden yet, other than to drive it into the garage but it seems ok for the money I spent.. The balance of the FJR return will be thrown into the money pit also known as an RG500.

Anyhoo, this looks like a great forum - maybe see you later!

Greg

flatlander · #2 Post by **flatlander** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:47 pm

Hi skipper and welcome lots of info and ways to spend that left over money
If it's the original Sidestrand and shock get rid of them
Get a chip and a 15t front sprocket
Some non standard exhausts a clutch jet change and then you can start on the being!
Fantastic bikes and apart from the side stand the above are general recommendations

blinkey501 · #3 Post by **blinkey501** » Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:20 pm

Hello Greg welcome to the forum.

HisNibbs · #4 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:54 pm

Hi Greg, welcome.

I doubt you'll be disapointed with the Falco as given a little TLC, it should be an excellent all rounder. Capable of racking up the miles on tour or the daily commute and mixing with the fast boys at a trackday.

Pictures please so we can see what you have and what you'll need...

fatboy · #5 Post by **fatboy** » Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:15 pm

Hello and welcome.
A tweak here and a fettle there makes a Falco simply awesome.
Two must do mods are the standard sidestand and rear shock, then two easy tune mods are Eprom and front sprocket

Gio · #6 Post by **Gio** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:09 pm

Hello, have fun spending the excess dosh on the Falco.

Willopotomas · #7 Post by **Willopotomas** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:39 pm

Can't go wrong with a Falco. Nice choice.

Welcome to the asylum.