Newbie... and I want me a Falco!

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rick · #1 Post by **rick** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:34 pm

Hi guys

Been riding for a couple of years now and have racked up at least 30k through commuting and European/UK rideouts... loving every minute! I've only ridden Jap inline 4s (previous bikes are Fazer FZS600, Hornet and currently a Bandit 650) but have always dreamed of getting a v-twin, a thou and an italian motor... the Falco ticks all the boxes!

I've recently had a job move and will be moving home so my 80mile round commute has now been transformed to a 10min walk so I'm selling the Bandit and getting myself a fun toy that will probably be a Falco.

So... I have a budget of 3k max but would obviously prefer to spend a little less (but am of course willing to spend my budget for the right bike). What sort of condition etc. am I looking at for this kind of money? What issues do I need to keep an eye on? Any tell-tale signs, other than the main bike ones, that shows something is being hidden/there may be issues?

I am going to look at an X reg model tomorrow thats at a dealer for 3k... its got 20k miles and bags of history... there is also sfoley1 on here who is selling his bike that looks good... and a guy a lot more local to me with a Y reg and he is the only owner... but serviced it himself so no history whatsoever (all red models 2000/2001). They all have ~17k - 20k miles.

Any info mucho appreciated!

Rick.

AJFalco · #2 Post by **AJFalco** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:43 pm

Hi, I have sent you a PM about my Falco if your still after one

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:44 pm

Little to look for other than you'd normally look for.
There are a few things to sort out with them if they've not been done already but those things wouldn't stop you buying and are fairly simple anyhow.
Do a search on the forum and you'll find plenty of advice on this.

£3K for an X reg with only 20k miles strikes me as very expensive.
Bought my 05 reg brand new for £4999.
The market varies so you'd be advised to look on Autotrader and Ebay to see what they are going for at the moment.

If you spot any you're interested in then post a link and we'll comment on what we can see.

Forum members here are a good bunch and bikes always worth considering.

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:45 pm

welcome

look for a well maintained bike

then look at mods

most important is sidestand - then suspension

ignore the rest, we will help u spend money.....

AJFalco · #5 Post by **AJFalco** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:48 pm

Mmmm, not sure if the PM worked so...

Red SL1000 Falco
X reg (Jan 2001)
Only 2 owners (inc myself)
8839 Miles
Maxton rear shock ( @ £525)
Factory Pro chip ( @ £160 and original)
Renagade air kit ( @ £180 and original)
Skorpion pipes ( @ £236 and originals)
Tail tidy ( @ £45)
Radiator cover guards x3 ( @ £60)
Original single seat cover
Datatagged
Meta alarm/immobilizer
Michelin pilot sport tyres (only done 150 miles @ £180)
Paddock stand
12 month MOT

This bike is in "as new" condition. She has been kept in a heated garage under cover all the time I have owned her (Since October 2001). I have not had the time to ride her much in the last 4-5 years and finally have decided to let her go. The V-Twin punch from this bike is staggering, it will make you smile every time you twist the throttle! She handles like a sports bike with comfort to be able to do 500+ miles in a day ( I went to the Isle Of Man on her in 2002 - 1000 miles in 5 days with not an ache!) This is one of, if not the best Falco you will find available. Feel free to ask any question or to view. Test rides are ok if you put the full amount in my hand first (insurance and licence required).

£2750 ono

rick · #6 Post by **rick** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:49 pm

Hi guys

Yeah my gut feeling is that the X reg for 3k is on the pricier side of things, but it does look in excellent condition... of course it'll always be more expensive at a dealership and it would come with a full MOT and a small warranty... although tbh I've always bought my bikes privately in the past and have always got a bargain.

The dealership one is this one: http://www.motostrada.co.uk/bikeDetail. ... =&records= and the private one is this one http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p which looks super condition and only the one owner.

Cheers.

rick · #7 Post by **rick** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:58 pm

It worked alright! Check your PM!

And I like spending money :)

HisNibbs · #8 Post by **HisNibbs** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:08 pm

Both the two listed seem ok. Dealer price for these does seem to be about 3K and the private is in such good condition that £2.5K seems ok. However comparatively with AJ's bike you'd be getting a £1000 worth of desirable extra's for £250.

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:22 pm

Crikey ! When was the last time I saw two Falcos that standard ?!

Hard to say much as not much info.

They look pretty standard and no obvious issues from the pics.

rick · #10 Post by **rick** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:24 pm

I like standard... but I also like mods and I'd certainly look at getting the suspension done and some nice cans whatever Falco I decided to get...

Awaiting pics AJF :) :)

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:24 pm

buy aj's

rick · #12 Post by **rick** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:36 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:buy aj's

Its early days but you never know... registering here may have been one of the best things I've done in a long time!

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:53 pm

Look out lads .... he's got a gun .....

rick · #14 Post by **rick** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:19 am

fastasfcuk · #15 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:23 am

welcome rick, i'm with andy on the the x reg very dear. £3000 should get you a better bike.