Setting up a Falco for touring?

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D-Rider · #76 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:35 pm

Kwackerz wrote:http://www.bike-stay.net/europe/advice.html

..... though worth noting ....

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irich · #77 Post by **irich** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:47 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Yes to the headlight being taped

Yes to the bulbs - cheaP set from halfords or where ever - I paid 5 quid for a nice box of bulbs that look right - they aren't but...
Iirc you also need a first aid kit - there is no specification as to what's in it.... A trip to boots to get a cheap and nasty kit for a fiver that fits in the cowl

Stupid question time here.. how do you tape the light so it is euro legal? Or is it just a case of sticking some black tape on the left hand side of the headlight so it 'looks' right to a member of the Politzei..

Salty · #78 Post by **Salty** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:42 am

Stupid question time here.. how do you tape the light so it is euro legal? Or is it just a case of sticking some black tape on the left hand side of the headlight so it 'looks' right to a member of the Politzei..

No idea! Went to France last year and did prior research, but didn't come across this requirement.
We got pulled for a random breath test one afternoon, but were sent on our way when it proved negative. The cops weren't bothered about spare bulbs, high viz vests etc.

irich · #79 Post by **irich** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:12 am

Whilst I'm on, can you guys recommend a good spares source? I'm specifically looking for spare brake and clucth levers to take with me.

Salty · #80 Post by **Salty** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:19 am

Pattern parts here:

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/aprilia/sl_ ... lco/00-02/

Aladinsaneuk · #81 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:46 am

or chinese pazzo copies for 40 quid off evilbay

(Do a test fit first on the clutch side - you will likely have to dremel a bit!)

D-Rider · #82 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:22 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:or chinese pazzo copies for 40 quid off evilbay

(Do a test fit first on the clutch side - you will likely have to dremel a bit!)

..... and moreso on the brake side!
There have been several instances of some of these copies sticking on. Bad enough when the bike is stopped and you can't move it ..... worse when you are moving fast and they stick on ..... i

irich · #83 Post by **irich** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:09 pm

Thanks for the advice.

4000 km in 8 days. No spills, no mechanical problems, espresso and Ibuprofen.

Highlights:

irich · #84 Post by **irich** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:11 pm

irich · #85 Post by **irich** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:12 pm

SimonDk · #86 Post by **SimonDk** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:36 pm

Superb!
500 km a day.. yowsa, not much time left off the bikes I recon!

randomsquid · #87 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:08 pm

Looks fantastic. Was the Dolomite the back up vehicle?

Chabby · #88 Post by **Chabby** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:22 pm

Your tee shirt says Strasbourg to Bath in a day - that's going some.

I was in Baden Baden on the Falco 13th/14th and had the best weather of a 9 day trip.

Rather wet the rest of the time.

irich · #89 Post by **irich** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:35 pm

It ended up being Metz to Leeds. I'm not saying how fast.

HisNibbs · #90 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:45 pm

Been there done that a couple of times. But I'd like to do it again. So a little bit enviouse.