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Aladinsaneuk · #31 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:57 pm

is why many say the falco was aprilia's best kept secret....

MDKsmiffy · #32 Post by **MDKsmiffy** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:52 pm

Seen as i'm having to look for a new job at the moment so may well be commuting at some point in the near future, the Falco is definitely the preference.
There's the "black" one up north and there's a metallic red/black one near Churtsey at ARJ motorcycles here, for all but £2800.

Waiting for the pics for the latter but hopefully getting or the other end of the week.

Can't wait to get back on the road, having to cycle everywhere at the moment, loads of fun in the rain.

Smiffy

Nob · #33 Post by **Nob** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:28 pm

That black one looks bronze to me Smiffy lad.

Aladinsaneuk · #34 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:38 pm

and as it appears to be one of the rusty ones, check the head light is uk spec.....

MDKsmiffy · #35 Post by **MDKsmiffy** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:51 pm

cheers Aladinsane, i did read through the headlight sticky and it is on the list of things to look for. Did e-mail the shop with the Olympic bronze one, (i was just too lazy to type it before Nob) asking about the standard pipes, seat cowl, service history and chip but they haven't replied.

Mind you i also got in touch with the other place to ask about the price of delivery and if they had any pictures but they haven't replied to that either.

Do these people not want to sell me a bike or what.

MDKsmiffy · #36 Post by **MDKsmiffy** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:48 pm

one cheque for £2800 sat in my grubby little mits waiting to spent on an Aprilia. All i need now is to get hold of someone who gives a shit about selling a bike they are advertising.
Phoned the shop in Bradford earlier, spoke to a guy who said he'd phone me back with answers to my questions, did he phone back, did he hell. I did get him to check the headlight and it is a European one, it does come with standard pipes he thinks and as for the ECU and service history, he has no idea.
I have just been on BikeTrader and that Falco is no longer registered.

Guess i'll have to keep looking. Might have to go back to including the Tuono in my searches.

D-Rider · #37 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:01 pm

Patience Grasshopper ...... it may take a little while but a good one will come up - they always do - and it will be worth the wait.

Aladinsaneuk · #38 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:12 pm

there is an (overpriced) one at value bikes of wymondham

good condition, low mileage - but too much money imho

MDKsmiffy · #39 Post by **MDKsmiffy** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:26 pm

i know D-Rider but i have been cycling for 3 months now and it's really starting to do my head in. I had a good excuse before, no insurance cheque but now i have the cash.

damci · #40 Post by **damci** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:32 pm

The one at Kawasaki Autorama is still for sale according to their website:

http://www.kawasaki-autorama.com/kawasaki-Locator.aspx

Looks tidy but the price is a bit strong.

dyzio · #41 Post by **dyzio** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:50 pm

There's a few on evil bay at the moment: http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/Cars-Moto ... 86.c0.m282

Prices look reasonable at first glance...

Nob · #42 Post by **Nob** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:58 pm

dyzio wrote:There's a few on evil bay at the moment: http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/Cars-Moto ... 86.c0.m282

Prices look reasonable at first glance...

I've seen them and I'd go for the red one in St Helens. It seems right and for under 1800 quid, fuuuuuuuukin ell the things you can spend the other grand on

Ask him will he mot it for the full 1800.

MDKsmiffy · #43 Post by **MDKsmiffy** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:37 pm

Nob wrote:
dyzio wrote:There's a few on evil bay at the moment: http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/Cars-Moto ... 86.c0.m282

Prices look reasonable at first glance...
I've seen them and I'd go for the red one in St Helens. It seems right and for under 1800 quid, fuuuuuuuukin ell the things you can spend the other grand on
Ask him will he mot it for the full 1800.

That's the one I was looking at but really wanted something with lower mileage. Got caught on that one with my Z1000, cheap price but higher mileage and it came back to bite me in the ass.

Smiffy

Nooj · #44 Post by **Nooj** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:50 pm

Don't worry too much about the mileage of Falco's, mine's done 30,000 miles and is still as tight as it was a 3000. Many owners have done twice that and are still going strong.

Willopotomas · #45 Post by **Willopotomas** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:51 pm

25k miles.. Barely run in! You're talking quality Rotax engines here dude.. Not some Japanese shyte made by Cadburys..

If I was buying again, i'd be keeping a close eye on that little gem. Going for the auction listings rather than the 'Buy It Now' option is better too, as it'll give you an idea of what people are prepared to pay for them, not just what the d£alers want for them.