New to Aprili Falco, Well happy

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tommo · #1 Post by **tommo** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:15 pm

Hello folks, I picked up my new Falco yesterday, My first ever Italian bike after 31 years with the Jap stuff and i am astonished with the build Quality, Better than any Japanese bike out there in my opinion, All bolts are galvanised, The anodising on the frame is a fantastic quality, The wheel coatings are totally amazing, Ive heard the electrics can be a bit troublesome so i will have to get that sorted sooner rather than later, Its had a firestorm stand fitted so thats one less thing to worry about, I snipped the restrictor wire and took the airbox restrictor out last night so that should give her a bit more thump, Really looking forward to a good ride out on her now...best wishes Tommo

flatlander · #2 Post by **flatlander** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:45 pm

How do skipper as good as they are you will find something to spend on and plenty here will encourage you to do it... Including me!

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:35 pm

So you haven't ridden it yet unrestricted.....

I suspect you may have a rather large smile aftwerwards

fatboy · #4 Post by **fatboy** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 6:19 pm

Hello, welcome,
Expect to come back from rides grinning like a loon, or needing clean undies if you have a standard. rear shock.
The falc is without doubt the best bike I have ever owned

tommo · #5 Post by **tommo** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:32 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:So you haven't ridden it yet unrestricted.....

I suspect you may have a rather large smile aftwerwards

No not ridden it yet unrestricted, Been really busy today so haven't been able to get out, Cant wait though, I will have to be very careful though as its not only got the original shock its also still on its original tyres, 14 year old tyres not good, Going to London for 3 days so soon as i get back that will be my first purchase for the old lass

#6 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:01 pm

The original tyres (Metzeler MEZ3s) have a special circle in hell reserved for them. They really are that shit. If it's raining, do NOT go out on them. They will be lethal. I'd replace them before the bike turns a wheel again, honestly.

The OE shock is not particularly dangerous, just unpleasant. If you want to know what rear shock options are available for the Falco, this should tell you most of what you want to know:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=9153

Oh, and welcome to the forum. You're clearly a man who appreciates the finer things in life.

tommo · #7 Post by **tommo** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:31 am

mangocrazy wrote:The original tyres (Metzeler MEZ3s) have a special circle in hell reserved for them. They really are that shit. If it's raining, do NOT go out on them. They will be lethal. I'd replace them before the bike turns a wheel again, honestly.

The OE shock is not particularly dangerous, just unpleasant. If you want to know what rear shock options are available for the Falco, this should tell you most of what you want to know:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=9153

Oh, and welcome to the forum. You're clearly a man who appreciates the finer things in life.

Hello mangocrazy, i see your from Sheffield, Thats where I've just picked the bike up from, It was from a retired gent that lives up Wadsley road, Anyway that will be the first thing when i get back a set of brand new tyres for the old lass, I shouldn't be riding her with these tyres on, I t really is a shame as there is loads of tread left in them, You would think they was new.

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:45 am

Hi and welcome.

Hmmm MeZ3 tyres .... I still have cold shivers about them ..... let alone 14yr old MeZ3s.

People said there was no such thing as a bad modern tyre ... they obviously hadn't ridden with those things.

Like a fool I decided to get my money's worth out of them and rode them until they needed changing - that was a stupid decision!

Anyway, enjoy the Falco - it's a great bike

#9 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:02 pm

tommo wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:The original tyres (Metzeler MEZ3s) have a special circle in hell reserved for them. They really are that shit. If it's raining, do NOT go out on them. They will be lethal. I'd replace them before the bike turns a wheel again, honestly.

The OE shock is not particularly dangerous, just unpleasant. If you want to know what rear shock options are available for the Falco, this should tell you most of what you want to know:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=9153

Oh, and welcome to the forum. You're clearly a man who appreciates the finer things in life.

Hello mangocrazy, i see your from Sheffield, Thats where I've just picked the bike up from, It was from a retired gent that lives up Wadsley road, Anyway that will be the first thing when i get back a set of brand new tyres for the old lass, I shouldn't be riding her with these tyres on, I t really is a shame as there is loads of tread left in them, You would think they was new.

Sounds like you really do have a 'one careful owner' bike, especially if he hadn't had it derestricted and it still had the original boots on. Nice one! What year is it and how many miles?

squadron Nero · #10 Post by **squadron Nero** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:12 pm

Welcome. Get some pics up. As far as tyres go I can whole heartedly recommend pirelli angel GTs if you're stuck for choice.

flatlander · #11 Post by **flatlander** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:35 pm

I have just tried my first set of pirelkis hated them so much changing them before they're due and I'm skint!

D-Rider · #12 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:46 am

flatlander wrote:I have just tried my first set of pirelkis hated them so much changing them before they're due and I'm skint!

.... and in contrast, I love Pirellis on the Falco. Suit the bike really well - different tyres in the range being suitable to different roles.

Firestarter · #13 Post by **Firestarter** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:54 am

I put Diablos on after the MEZ3's, and thought they were ace. But when I pushed on a bit, I started losing confidence in them. The BT-16Rs I've got on now though, I've been very happy with.

You'll never get everyone to agree on the "best" tyre, but unviversally everyone will agree the MEZ3s are total shit.

Welcome by the way

D-Rider · #14 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:23 am

Firestarter wrote: You'll never get everyone to agree on the "best" tyre, but unviversally everyone will agree the MEZ3s are total shit.

Welcome by the way

Oh yes !

Firestarter wrote:I put Diablos on after the MEZ3's, and thought they were ace. But when I pushed on a bit, I started losing confidence in them.

Yeah - but Diablos are old generation tyres.

flatlander · #15 Post by **flatlander** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:32 am

As said we all have out own preferences and you'll have yours. I preferred roadsmarts gen 2 not the newest ones. Same as Firestarter I find the Pirelli doesn't inspire me with confidence when pushed