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hornetrider · #1 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:42 pm

Howdy folks!

I'm in the market for a Falco and wondered if you experts had an opinion on this bike...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/54-PLATE-APRILIA- ... 0094152196

I've not seen a green one in all my looking yet... any ideas?

Also, wondered if you could proffer some opinions on this red one as well:

http://www.platinummotorcycles.co.uk/Ge ... 7&pageid=2

Seems to have lots of shiny bits!

Also, whats the crack with the two different forums?! I've posted a similar message on apriliaforum.com as well, is there some kind of rivalry or something?!

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:52 pm

Apriliaf...?

Af..?

There's life outside of the RiderSites?!

Pah! I dont believe you!

Welcome to Aprilia RiderSite (and RiderSite)

The Falconeers will be along shortly...

hornetrider · #3 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:53 pm

ah whoops... just seen the other green bike thread below this one - didn't notice it at all sorry!

and d-rider - thanks for the reply on the other thread too

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:58 pm

Hi Hornetrider

Welcome.

You just don't know how rare those green ones are. My understanding is that only a handful were ever made (and that's a hand with some fingers amputated too!)
Exclusive as anything!
I saw one once .... but only once.
Official fighter cans are nice too - and Skidmarx bellypan is good.
I guess the only downside would be if you ever needed to get replacement plastics.

As for the 2 forums - yes we both exist - many of us belong to both. the AF1 forum has mor of a USA focus and we are more UK based - but we try to welcome people from everywhere.
The atmosphere is different on the 2 sites - some prefer one, some the other. I'll leave you to form your own views - you'll find me in both places (but more often on here).

hornetrider · #5 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:04 pm

ah man, don't say stuff like that, YOU don't know how closely my finger is hovering over the Buy It Now!

hornetrider · #6 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:11 pm

Actually looking at it a little closer it doesn't seem to have passenger pegs. Is this usual with high level cans? Is there supposed to be a seat pad under that hump?

Firestarter · #7 Post by **Firestarter** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:19 pm

Yes, you often lose the pegs with high-level cans

The seat pad is separate - it's removable, and you install the hump instead. 5 second job to swap them over.

Welcome, by the way

Drinks are on you in the Virtual Bar

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:29 pm

Check with the owner - they may have the standard cans and passenger pegs. If it's a problem, I think the Fighter Hi-mounts are quite sought after - you should be able to sell them and fit a set of standard mounts (I really wanted some Fighter cans once .... but I'm sorting out a single pipe mod now ....)

gazuk · #9 Post by **gazuk** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:37 pm

Looks like it's a big welcome to hornetrider. I'm guessing it was you who got it.

Tip, put you location in your profile so we know where our clan iare:smt001

hornetrider · #10 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:41 pm

Thanks for all the feedback lads... ummmmm, you may actually find the bike is no longer for sale as I've jumped straight in and bought the thing!

Wahaaay, I got me a Falco!!!!!

I will have more practical questions coming up in the next few days I guess, but now its time for a beer!

Samray · #11 Post by **Samray** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:44 pm

hornetrider wrote:Thanks for all the feedback lads... ummmmm, you may actually find the bike is no longer for sale as I've jumped straight in and bought the thing!

Wahaaay, I got me a Falco!!!!!

I will have more practical questions coming up in the next few days I guess, but now its time for a beer!

Congrats.

I can see the first question being how to change your forum name.

Goldie · #12 Post by **Goldie** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:46 pm

Congratulations and welcome.

We're now roughly the same colour as your new toy!

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:55 pm

hornetrider wrote:Thanks for all the feedback lads... ummmmm, you may actually find the bike is no longer for sale as I've jumped straight in and bought the thing!

Wahaaay, I got me a Falco!!!!!

I will have more practical questions coming up in the next few days I guess, but now its time for a beer!

Congratulations - you're in for some fun ... especially if you've just jumped off a Hornet (nothing against Hornets but the Falco is something else - a secret that few people know about).

As for the official passenger pegs for the Fighter cans, they are listed up here (although not cheap):
PillionPegs

They look better than in this picture!

hornetrider · #14 Post by **hornetrider** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:01 pm

Thanks guys!!

Yeah done lots of research and elimination of requirements to end up at the door of a Falco, I guess you all did the same to a certain extent. The fact there aren't a bazillion of them on the road is a major part of the appeal for me, and this bike looks so clean with some nice looking extras, well it just ticks all the boxes.

I do love my Hornet and have done quite a lot of mods to it, its kind of in the blood really, messing with toys! I'll be keeping it too so now I have a 2 bike garage - woohoo!

Gio · #15 Post by **Gio** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:46 pm

Lo Hornetrider, I'm new to the Falco as well, get mine next week.

Green eh, no doubt its slower than a silver one tho