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AJFalco · #1 Post by **AJFalco** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:15 pm

Hello again all.
It's been about 5 years since I sold my lovely (and now dead) Falco to Rick. I have had some back probs and thought I would be bikeless for good. However, I bought a VFR800 vtec on a whim and have got the biking bug back. Long story short, VFR is as exciting as porridge, so sometime in the next 7-10 days I'll be taking delivery of an '05 Falco

Questions will follow....

*VFR is on Ebay if anyone want's to be bored to death*

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#2 Post by **mangocrazy** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:46 pm

Nice one, AJFalco...

I have this theory that the latest VFRs are the worst, and have had all the character gradually drained out of them over a period of model revisions. The VTECs weren't a 'real' VFR in my view, anyway as they lost the gear-driven cams. I still have a first of the line (1988) VFR that is good fun, but can't match the Falco for attitude and big grins.

Welcome back...

Willopotomas · #3 Post by **Willopotomas** » Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:57 pm

I too had a hiatous from Aprilia, but the lure of that wonderful engine was too powerful to resist. The Falco went about three years ago, but last year I bought Martdudes Futura.. Never looked back. Such a wonderful thing!

I'd say have fun, but I know you will.

DavShill · #4 Post by **DavShill** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:55 pm

Welcome AJ enjoy the new ride.

flatlander · #5 Post by **flatlander** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:24 pm

I'd say you are lucky they let you back ... They don't just let anyone in but squid and I are evidence that they do .... And that's not even starting on the winsford folk!

How do skipper if you want any falco advice your best ignoring my 2p worth! ;)

AJFalco · #6 Post by **AJFalco** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:38 pm

Hi again all.
Well after deposits and promises etc, the Falco just didn't happen

I did have a bit of luck this week though. While trolling through Facebook I came across a group calling themselves; Buy and sell motorbikes in portsmouth/hayling island within a 20 miles. On having a look, there's a guy selling a '09 Tuono for 4K. One quick message later and we're swapping bikes

He get's the VFR so the wife can go on the back, and I get the Tuono so I can enjoy riding again

Happy days! (I'd post a pic, but I can't remember how to do it...

fatboy · #7 Post by **fatboy** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:22 pm

Nice one !
Nothing wrong with a naked Falco !

BikerGran · #8 Post by **BikerGran** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:03 pm

I LOVE the look of the Tuono! Naked bikes are REAL bikes!

fatboy · #9 Post by **fatboy** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:27 pm

Well BG, I've often asked myself what the hell would/could replace the falco ?
The answer I now sit comfortably with is......
Tuono or Tuono v4.
Not an RSV or Futfut but a naked mad bastard Tuono !
Ticks so many boxes for me

flatlander · #10 Post by **flatlander** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:42 pm

What he said but then followed by the pipe and slipper chariot then maybe a big feck off customised low rider trike for continental touring .... Plus I probably could benefit from the stabilisers

AJFalco · #11 Post by **AJFalco** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:35 pm

Nice first ride on Sunday

Is a bit strange at first not having a fairing (last bike I rode without one was a DT175 about 25 years ago) It's really comfortable on my back which is very important and, even with Sachs shock on the rear, she doesn't kick me up the ass on bumps. Guess they got it right eventually... She does feel reluctant to turn in on slow corners, could this be down to the steering damper set up?
All in all, a perfect alternative to the Falco, if a bit draughty