MattG#116 - Newbie!!

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MattG#116 · #16 Post by **MattG#116** » Mon May 19, 2014 4:22 pm

Firestarter wrote:
MattG#116 wrote:
FalcoPete wrote:Welcome and it looks like you've already got your head around what you want to do to your new 'toy'. V-Twins are addictive.

You might want to think about dumping the rear shock - not the best in the world. There is a relatively easy upgrade which, as a self confessed Learner tinkerer, I've done which is to swap out the swingarm for and RSV with a sachs fully adjustable shock - bot Gen 1 versions. You will need the dogbones and triangles as the geometry is different but it is well worth the the mod. And it looks the DB too (just my opinion though).
I have what looks to be an adjustable Sachs (blue) monoshock in the Falco - I am guessing this isn't what you mean? The Mille swingarm does look nice.

I have a Maxton in my Race Bike and is superb, so I have contacted them regarding the Falco - god know what the price will be/if they do anything for Falco...

They do one for the Falco (another forum member has/had one), he rated it but it was very pricey. I've got a Nitron, and I'm very pleased with it - still not cheap, but cheaper than the Maxton!

Welcome by the way, I was the fat (but not bald) one on Saturday!

you were right, £415 + VAT for Maxton...

fatboy · #17 Post by **fatboy** » Mon May 19, 2014 7:11 pm

Hi and welcome, you obviously have taste, Ive done most of the bike spectrum and the falc is the most exciting one to date.
ASAP ditch the blue shock and sidestand
ps Stella pls mate

MattG#116 · #18 Post by **MattG#116** » Tue May 20, 2014 11:40 am

fatboy wrote:Hi and welcome, you obviously have taste, Ive done most of the bike spectrum and the falc is the most exciting one to date.
ASAP ditch the blue shock and sidestand
ps Stella pls mate

thanks.
I shall be ditching asap.

HowardQ · #19 Post by **HowardQ** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:21 pm

Hi Matt, welcome to the site.

Great choice of bike,and colour.
I've had my black 2001 model for almost 10 years now and still love it to bits, helped my the fact it has been incredibly reliable.
Sort the side stand as soon as you can.
Look at different shock options to suit you needs and budget, the existing "Blue Spring" shock was not the worst in the world but will be very tired now.
Main thing is just take your time and get to know the bike, as it does take a little time after IL4s, maybe it's a bit less different after a triple.
There is plenty of advice on here as and when you need it.
Have fun getting to know it!

MattG#116 · #20 Post by **MattG#116** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:41 pm

HowardQ wrote:Hi Matt, welcome to the site.

Great choice of bike,and colour.
I've had my black 2001 model for almost 10 years now and still love it to bits, helped my the fact it has been incredibly reliable.
Sort the side stand as soon as you can.
Look at different shock options to suit you needs and budget, the existing "Blue Spring" shock was not the worst in the world but will be very tired now.
Main thing is just take your time and get to know the bike, as it does take a little time after IL4s, maybe it's a bit less different after a triple.
There is plenty of advice on here as and when you need it.
Have fun getting to know it!

Thanks HowardQ. Glad to here it has been so reliable. So black is the fastest and most reliable???

Yep side stand is a definite (just in case). As for the shock, i am unsure what to do.

The triple had loads of torque but this Falco.... Jeeeezzzz!!! Do they ever stop pulling??

Firestarter · #21 Post by **Firestarter** » Tue May 20, 2014 1:47 pm

MattG#116 wrote:The triple had loads of torque but this Falco.... Jeeeezzzz!!! Do they ever stop pulling??

Yes - at around about 10,500rpm when they bounce off the red-line

MattG#116 · #22 Post by **MattG#116** » Tue May 20, 2014 2:55 pm

Firestarter wrote:
MattG#116 wrote:The triple had loads of torque but this Falco.... Jeeeezzzz!!! Do they ever stop pulling??
Yes - at around about 10,500rpm when they bounce off the red-line

set my self up there....

DavShill · #23 Post by **DavShill** » Fri May 30, 2014 8:12 am

Welcome Matt - lots of great advice and knowledge on here. Get your wallet out though, there's lots to spend your money on!!!