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#16 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:51 pm

fuel cans are ok


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#17 Post by Falcopops » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:02 pm

Welcome Paul, enjoy (although it sounds like you already are)

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#18 Post by D-Rider » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:28 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:fuel cans are ok
Yep (although as many people know, I consider that 2 cans are excessive).

I have a Fuel stainless "carbon effect" can on mine .... I'm happy with it
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#19 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:13 am

unlike your insurance company,. that finds one can leads to a large excess....


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#20 Post by Dusty » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:30 am

I have Fuel carbon look stainless steel cans with baffles fitted. A lot louder and better sounding IMO than the standard, half the weight and less bulky looking. No remap needed.I can only compare with the standard but I'm happy with them.

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#21 Post by HowardQ » Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:08 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Aladinsaneuk wrote:fuel cans are ok
Yep (although as many people know, I consider that 2 cans are excessive).

:smt009 :smt009 :smt009

No Andy two cans are what a V Twin should have, so it doesn't look like a Jap IL4. !!!
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#22 Post by sabestian » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:42 pm

Welcome. Where are the pics??

Two cans are one more than necessary. :smt020

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#23 Post by GregD-UK » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:45 pm

Hi all,

Welcome fella, hope you enjoy your new ride paul :smt002
My warranty is the clear/smoked tail lights around the corner!!

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#24 Post by fastasfcuk » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:16 pm

one can,s cutting the sweet sound in half. :smt003

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#25 Post by D-Rider » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:44 pm

fastasfcuk wrote:one can,s cutting the sweet sound in half. :smt003
Uh, no! ..... not unless you chop one of the cylinders off too!

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#26 Post by fastasfcuk » Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:09 pm

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fastasfcuk wrote:one can,s cutting the sweet sound in half. :smt003
Uh, no! ..... not unless you chop one of the cylinders off too!

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never thaught of that.will taking the plugs out do. :smt003

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#27 Post by D-Rider » Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:12 pm

fastasfcuk wrote:never thaught of that.will taking the plugs out do. :smt003
LOL - another weight-saving measure :smt003
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#28 Post by blenks » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:29 pm

Hi Paul. I was thinking of another Trumpet myself but pleased I went for the Falco. Took some getting used to but love now. One tip, Polish your credit card.

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#29 Post by falcofreddie » Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:57 am

Hi Paul and welcome - not sure I can do this as I arrived after you - no matter!

Slightky spooky that, having been away from Falcos for a few years, I bought a Daytona and eventually wandered back to a Falco. Having gone down this route, can tell you that you have done exactly the right thing - the Triumph is a good bike, but just doesn't involve you like a v twin, and nothing like a Falco.

Have fun playing with last of the sunny weather

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#30 Post by HowardQ » Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:59 am

Sorry but a Falco is a friend for all year round not just for sunny summer days!

Actually the build quality is good enough and those country roads are much less busy and nothing like so heaviliy "monitored".
I ride all year round and enjoy it, don't actually go out if it's raining, but don't come straight back if it starts whilst I'm out, just look for some brighter sky and head that way.
I do seriously avoid damp salty roads, and after any ride it gets a wash down, more so in winter.
Another big advantage is almost no bugs on the visor or bike. :smt001
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