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D-Rider · #16 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:11 pm

BikerGran wrote:No you don't want a Falco! Don't joinm the common herd!

Don't worry Bobbi - he'd never pass the entrance test to qualify for Falco ownership. That's why I was realistic in recommending something different.

#17 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:11 pm

Got offered 675 in Cambridge when I visited Cambs M/c's and i know theyre an awesome bike, but to get a decent one goes way out of the price range that im sticking to.

I love everything about Falcos apart from the twin spar frame. Stick an RSV frame on a Falco and I'd be interested.. oh..wait... that'd make it an RSV..

I suppose I could papier mache the frame to fill that gap in.. and paint it Yellow..

D-Rider · #18 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:13 pm

Kwackerz wrote: I love everything about Falcos apart from the twin spar frame.

Go and see nooj .... a little hacksaw work could remove one of the spars for you ....

Aladinsaneuk · #19 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:28 pm

Would removing a spar make it lower Andy?

#20 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:37 pm

SV650 is an option.. one of the earlier ones, but I know I'd treat it badly and from memory theyre prone to front cylinder cutting out in the wet.. I know theyre a twin spar, but I prefer the design of the Suzuki's frame..
Actually a Hyosung Comet would be another option.. the poor man's Sv650 (itself a budget bike) however the irritating thing is theyre going for better money than the SV!

I take it 900ss Dukes suffer the electrical gremlins that Dukes are 'renowned' for?

Aladinsaneuk · #21 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:55 pm

Sv1000?

Hanna had a 650 sv - I rode it.... Was a nice bike for an ex learner.... But damn it took a lot to get it over 110.....

D-Rider · #22 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:59 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Would removing a spar make it lower Andy?

Do we even do Spar?

I thought the forum supermarket of choice was Morrisons ................

#23 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:02 pm

Quick question.. Is the Falco seat wider than the RSV's?

Im imagining that the reason I managed to ride an RSV, if it's taller, was something to do with the profile of the seat?

If I get an RSV Im just going to swap out the rear hump for a race one and shove a mousemat on the plastic where the seat would normally fit..

That'd take 25mm out of the seat height without trying

*omg that's me modding it before ive even ridden it..

Saw this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ogcode=emf

They need shooting, look at the state of those Rene Titaniums!

I have a feeling i know that bike.

Aladinsaneuk · #24 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:14 pm

Falco seat is wider but Mille is taller

Interesting Mille - its a bitsa though.....

#25 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:17 pm

yeah .. just a lot! I guarantee the oil drain plug is drilled for lockwiring. If thats not come off a racetrack then i'd be very surprised.

Aladinsaneuk · #26 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:49 pm

The frame number may match the engine - but. Doubt it.... Forks are wrong, bars are wrong, side panels are wrong etc
(for the year)

But if the frame is straight and the engine good....

#27 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:55 pm

Yup.. it's Not an R.. well.. bits may be.. It scares me less than that clean 6 owner one as you instantly assume its a nail and can accept it from the off. it's gonna get hacked about and resprayed anyway so looks arent too important, it just needs to be straight, honest and have a good engine and gearbox

I did look at F800ST Bmw's but they sit outside my price range

did see this though with a long MOT..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Benelli-TORNA ... otorcycles

Sam would be fuming if I bought that.

Samray · #28 Post by **Samray** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:07 pm

I'd be greener than the bike!

snapdragon · #29 Post by **snapdragon** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:14 am

looking at the tank on that Bennelli I reckon the rider would have to be very slim, no room on that for a beer/pie belly

D-Rider · #30 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:34 am

The Benelli (or as the Welsh would call it. Benethli) is a beautiful bike. However, for a period, build quality was shocking - just avoid those particular bikes.