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MartDude · #31 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:34 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsoAdh5P5g

randomsquid · #32 Post by **randomsquid** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:45 pm

How about something small and thrashable?
I keep getting a strange urge to buy a KTM 390.

fatboy · #33 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:43 pm

I must confess my strange urges are Harley based. Enough footage on Youtube of tweaked strokers pissing on sports bikes.
I can understand where Jay is at. Im so pissed of with the Falc at the mo,such a nightmare trying to remove the stator to do the sprag, then realising what I need to spend on the forks ect.
The Falc does give me a massive pulse in the pants dept., but one thing is clear....
Loving a Falc aint ever gonna be easy or cheap

blinkey501 · #34 Post by **blinkey501** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:06 pm

D-Rider wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:The
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mangocrazy wrote:V-twin 'elephant in the room' which hasn't been mentioned yet is, of course,

Well you might as well consider it if we're looking at a whole host of inferior V-twins .... might as well go straight to the bottom of the barrel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdbt-sx5MDc

Well it is a v twin I suppose and I have ridden one and the thought of bumming two police does appeal.
I must admit I do like red heads though

#35 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:59 pm

randomsquid wrote:How about something small and thrashable?
I keep getting a strange urge to buy a KTM 690 R.

Fixed it for ya...

If they werenr't so expensive for a single cylinder, I'd have one like a shot...

MartDude · #36 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:53 pm

randomsquid wrote:How about something small and thrashable?
I keep getting a strange urge to buy a Tim or a Curt.

Are hobbits in season now?

D-Rider · #37 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:02 pm

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or an oddball V-twin like an Aprilia Mana ......... Sorry the picture that came up looses part of the rear wheel.

#38 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:19 pm

D-Rider wrote:.Sorry the picture that came up loses part of the rear wheel.

Doubtless employed for that winsome young lady's thong...

HowardQ · #39 Post by **HowardQ** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:17 pm

Sorry for the late reply Jay, been pretty busy of late on the house.
Have ridden a Firestorm and a TL1000S (but only briefly).
The Firestorm will be soft and boring after the Falco and I would forget that unless you need something for commuting, (unlikely).
Didn't learn much from the brief ride on the early TLS other than the engine was good, had a steering damper fitted but otherwise standard.
I would look at something different, as two V Twins (or more) will always be compared with each other.
I bought the 9R as something different, it's one of the last model, lighter ones with around 150 bhp at the crank and is ballistic at the top end, (175), but very easy low down, and very comfortable for me.
It's a nice winter bike on poor roads and VERY economical when ridden gently, (had 58 mpg on a steady ride). Problem is that it isn't as exciting at this speed, where the Falco still is with low down grunt.
Have to ride the 9R much quicker for the same thrills, but when up there it will absolutely blitz the Falco, (Can't think what an S1000RR would be like.)
Still keep thinking of swapping the 9R for another bike, and have considered Moto Guzzis, (Norge initially but keep lusting after a Griso 8 valve), also seriously thought about a trumpet Sprint 1050 ST, (which I like a lot), and even a ZZR 1400, (which may be similar to the 9R only faster).
Hope you get something you enjoy!

#40 Post by **mangocrazy** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:34 pm

Good point Howard, Moto Guzzi is one V-twin which hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet, and it's sufficiently different from the Falco to make it more interesting...

randomsquid · #41 Post by **randomsquid** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:10 pm

MartDude wrote:
randomsquid wrote:How about something small and thrashable?
I keep getting a strange urge to buy a Tim or a Curt.
Are hobbits in season now?

Well panto season is over, got to find them and their five mates something to do.

randomsquid · #42 Post by **randomsquid** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:13 pm

mangocrazy wrote:
randomsquid wrote:How about something small and thrashable?
I keep getting a strange urge to buy a KTM 690 R.
Fixed it for ya...

If they werenr't so expensive for a single cylinder, I'd have one like a shot...

Well I keep starting out looking at a sensible commuter for 8 miles of clogged up roads, and then...

slickliner6 · #43 Post by **slickliner6** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:07 am

MartDude wrote: Just thinking, Jay - you rather liked that 'Busa you had a go on, didn't you? Just saying . . .

Weeellllllllll did you ??? pmsl

blinkey501 · #44 Post by **blinkey501** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:48 am

slickliner6 wrote:
MartDude wrote: Just thinking, Jay - you rather liked that 'Busa you had a go on, didn't you? Just saying . . .
Weeellllllllll did you ??? pmsl

Yes I did. I found it quite unintimidating? Smooth as silk.
But tbh even though it is what it is its not for me.

I am looking at a widowmaker, but just waiting for my oasis to be collected.
I have been all the way down to Revs racing this week and talked to john there. I think a wilburs rear shock would be the way to go.

ginge · #45 Post by **ginge** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:21 am

Sorry to jump in here but having ridden both a TLS and various Firestorms (although not for a fair few years) I cant remember the engines being all that different from the Falco. I think buying either of these is just going to be swapping the badge and styling really.

Although worryingly close to a Harley have you considered a Buell? You will probably spend as much time tinkering as you do with the Falco. Its a fair bit down on power (about 85-90) but incredibly fun to ride. They do have their faults though.

Just think you would be more sutiable buying something fairly different than essentially replacing a like for like. Consider trying a Thruxton too for fun, and maybe a Speed/Street Triple. KTM 990 bikes (Supermoto and Superduke) also worth a mention?