OMFG....

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Viking · #1 Post by **Viking** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:18 am

Just took the bird for a quick ride after fitting the Oz wheels.

OMFG....

I can see why people say this is the best upgrade for the Falco.

Falco Frank · #2 Post by **Falco Frank** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:53 am

LoL, it was fun putting the std wheels back on every now and then...

I'm still gutted at turning down some Carbon BST's in the past but I'm probably not a fast enough rider to appreciate them fully.

Enjoy.

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:25 am

Falco Frank wrote:LoL, it was fun putting the std wheels back on every now and then...

I'm still gutted at turning down some Carbon BST's in the past but I'm probably not a fast enough rider to appreciate them fully.

Enjoy.

Just as with the OZ wheels, you don't need to be a riding god to appreciate the BSTs.
Most people know I have both and even I can appreciate the benefits and the 2 different steps in handling that each delivers.

Yep each time you fit OZ having ridden Brembos and BST having ridden OZ, there are great grin factors and rider-recalibration activities.

wayno · #4 Post by **wayno** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:28 am

With the state of the British roads I'd be constantly too worried riding round on a £2k set of BST's. I keep umming and aahhing about getting a set of oz wheels, not taken the plunge as yet though.

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:35 am

wayno wrote:With the state of the British roads I'd be constantly too worried riding round on a £2k set of BST's. I keep umming and aahhing about getting a set of oz wheels, not taken the plunge as yet though.

BSTs ... probably the strongest wheels out there.

... and bought second hand they cost me a lot less than that

spiderwheels · #6 Post by **spiderwheels** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:21 pm

I want OZ wheels and a carbon fuel tank!

Dalemac · #7 Post by **Dalemac** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:30 pm

spiderwheels wrote:I want OZ wheels and a carbon fuel tank!

And a big bore kit, turbocharger, revamped suspension and a custom paint job...

spiderwheels · #8 Post by **spiderwheels** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:46 pm

Dalemac wrote:
spiderwheels wrote:I want OZ wheels and a carbon fuel tank!
And a big bore kit, turbocharger, revamped suspension and a custom paint job...

actually just the custom paint job.. oh but maybe revalve the forks... after I've stopped the oil leak.. and sorted the brakes..

Dalemac · #9 Post by **Dalemac** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:46 pm

spiderwheels wrote:
Dalemac wrote:
spiderwheels wrote:I want OZ wheels and a carbon fuel tank!
And a big bore kit, turbocharger, revamped suspension and a custom paint job...
actually just the custom paint job.. oh but maybe revalve the forks... after I've stopped the oil leak.. and sorted the brakes..

Sorry, was just adding to your list what i would also like in an ideal world :)

fatboy · #10 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:17 pm

I love hearing about transformations like this !
Now I need to go and rob a bank

Viking · #11 Post by **Viking** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:21 am

Just a quick update to my initial post.

I took the Falco out for a longer ride yesterday. About 250km through some of the twistiest roads I have ever seen. (See the map below.) And I repeat my initial statement. OMFG. What a transformation.

She even took the 15km of gravel between Narbethong and Mount Donna Buang in her stride.

Turning the corners is now 'automatic' - just look where I want to go and the bike follows.

Falcopops · #12 Post by **Falcopops** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:04 am

Nice mate, can't remember if that's the reefton Spur or the Black Spur, awesome roads, you would have passed by Paul (GreyOz) in Launching Place.

Viking · #13 Post by **Viking** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:44 am

The road from Healesville to Narbethong is the Black Spur.

It was the Monday afternoon on a long weekend and the amount of traffic going the other way was incredible. I'm just very glad that they all stayed on their side of the road!

The Donna Buang summit road is perfect for the Falco - mostly fast sweepers with a couple of tight corners thrown in. Haven't been up there in ~20 years and loved it!