Cherished Falco - SOLD

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#16 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:04 pm

nicketynoo wrote:Mango give me the heads up if you're thinking of selling the LC please!

Certainly will. I'm still at the thinking about it stage at the moment, but I suspect it will go. I'll give you first refusal if it does. I seem to remember I've got a pair of brand new original wheels in the attic to go with it...

#17 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:07 pm

Robho wrote:You're right and one piece of recurring angst when riding the LC and the KTM was (whilst the LC appealed for different reasons, emotionally) practically, the KTM does everything the LC does, rather better, etc etc..

I am buying a multistrada with a view to consolidating, and despite the overlap, was thinking of hanging onto the KTM.. and the friend who stores my exhausts and accessories, dropped them off and asked to buy the KTM.

I do have to sell some for lack of space so, a tad apprehensively, I agreed.

The KTM is a great and versatile bike. Mine had very low miles since I used to enjoy it around local B roads, where its torque, lightness, and handling were a joy. I thought, alongside the Falco, it made a great combo.

The 'cons' I found of the Duke: it is limited for motorway-type use (and I had reduced the gearing on mine which emphasised this), and compared to the prior model, the engine lost a bit of character when not fully open. I'd say the prior model is more akin to what people like about the LC...but the 2012 onwards model is a much better all-rounder.

Hope that helps,
Rob

Cheers, Rob - very helpful indeed and confirms exactly what I suspected. Like you, I suspect it would complement the Falco very well. I certainly wouldn't buy it for motorway miles - I'm thinking more about nadgery B-roads here and in France.

Robho · #18 Post by **Robho** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:09 pm

Perfect bike for that.

If you're a car fan too, think of a 2-wheel Caterham 7

#19 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:33 pm

Yeah. Know exactly what you mean. Real seat of the pants stuff. 'Visceral', I think is the word that describes it...

Wish I'd known you were selling yours... Depending on when funding is available, I suspect I will be buying in the back end of 2015. Prices might be a bit cheaper then, as well.

nicketynoo · #20 Post by **nicketynoo** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:31 pm

mangocrazy wrote:
nicketynoo wrote:Mango give me the heads up if you're thinking of selling the LC please!
Certainly will. I'm still at the thinking about it stage at the moment, but I suspect it will go. I'll give you first refusal if it does. I seem to remember I've got a pair of brand new original wheels in the attic to go with it...

Great Mango ,wheels with it would be rather helpful!

D-Rider · #21 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:42 pm

I think Robho has a complete one for sale and if memory serves correct, a Falco too.

I think it's mentioned in this thread:
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=12771