Falco "comfort"...

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HowardQ · #31 Post by **HowardQ** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:51 am

I'm probably the oldest old git on the site!
I have suffered with arthrytis in my knees, back, hands/wrists, shoulders and hips for years. (legacy of lots of athletics and football years ago).
My Falco is standard as far as bars and pegs go, and I have no problems at all!
It might be a bit worse if I rode it in town a lot, but I don't.
Fact is, I usually find getting out regularly on the falco for 2 or 3 hours takes the pains away!
So my advice is just bloody ride it as often as you can!

beckh · #32 Post by **beckh** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:43 pm

So can I raise the bars above the yokes and not need extended cable ?

Aladinsaneuk · #33 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:51 pm

yep - thats right

you do need to adjust the brake reservoir - remove the metal part of the mounting bracket and mount direct - then you will clear the fairing

makes a lot of difference

Fausto · #34 Post by **Fausto** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:55 pm

beckh wrote:So can I raise the bars above the yokes and not need extended cable ?

I found it necessary to release the brake hose junction from it's clamp on the bottom yoke. I still use the OEM hoses and have popped a zip tie or 2 round them to keep them in place. You'll see what I mean when you reposition the bars.

Crispy · #35 Post by **Crispy** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:16 pm

Helibars will go on without extending any cables and put the bars an inch or so higher and further back - put them on due to dodgy wrists after an accident but have left them on as they do make it more comfy. Cost about £200 and go on easily enough.

I'd also support core stability exercise as a way of avoiding back troubles on a bike - very popular with racers. On a practical level you can sign up for Pilates classes and get the added benefit of lots of women in leotards!

dyzio · #36 Post by **dyzio** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:58 pm

Helibars look to be around 250 pounds now and according to the site they are 2" taller, 3/4" rearward, 2" wider.

Dunno if the extra 2" would be good for filtering...

Aladinsaneuk · #37 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:27 pm

i think that is the maximum they will do - but would need longer cables etc

and sorry, I forgot i have two braided hoses not the stock items!