Measurements favour please

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sfoley1 · #1 Post by **sfoley1** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:09 pm

Evening all

I was hoping I would be able to rent some local garage space for my hopeful new arrival but alas no. It is therefore going to have to go in the space between my bay window and the front wall. Easily enough space but not to make the turn through the gate so some wall modifications are required.

Could someone please measure top to tail, widest point and height. Height is too appease the wife as to what she will see out the window!
One day I'll buy you lot a beer when I come on a rideout as a thank you (honest guv!)

Dusty · #2 Post by **Dusty** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:29 pm

From the handbooK
Max length: 2065mm (2170mm incl mudguard)
Max width 750mm
Max height 1180mm (incl front part of the fairing)

Good luck! Yo could always stick a window box between bike and wife!

sfoley1 · #3 Post by **sfoley1** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:29 am

Thanks Dusty

Brilliant tip on the window box! Will probably get nicked though...

750mm for the width - does the include the exhausts? Just doesn't seem like much.

I'm supposed to be test riding a bike in Acton this afternoon, I'll take a tape measure with me

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:05 am

even if you come in a cage, pop along to the national aprilia meet tomorrow - you will get to see a few falcos there....

willing to bet no standard ones, but a few .....

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=4378

sfoley1 · #5 Post by **sfoley1** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:10 am

Bummer, the wife returns from a work trip in NY tomorrow so no can do. I

I'll come to the next one on a Falco though

ibicker · #6 Post by **ibicker** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:24 am

have my bike in a similar position. Wife hated it shes used to it now. Heres the pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15978851@N04/3575591594/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15978851@N04/3574782215/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15978851@N04/3574782059/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15978851@N04/3575591448/

Its a bit of a pain getting it out like a three point reverse but the alternative is leaving it on the road. I have a cover for it which the wife says makes it look even more pikey.

did have a fireblade and a scooter in the space at one time! she loved that even more

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:29 am

I think I see your problem ..... your front windows are too low and need bricking up a bit.
Once done, domestic harmony will be restored.

To prove my point, with that great big hedge, you can't see far through the windows anyway.
If you receive further objections, just find somewhere else for the bikes for a couple of days and reposition those attractive wheelie bins where the Falco normally sits.
Your mrs will be begging you to either restore the lovely Falco to its rightful position or to proceed with those window modifications.

PS I accept no responsibility for the outcome of this plan

sfoley1 · #8 Post by **sfoley1** » Fri May 29, 2009 3:42 pm

mmmm, encouraging photos. I still think where you first point the bike on entry to your property is more spacious than mine to make the 3 point turn, although my space between bay and wall seems to be wider.

I'm going to borrow my bosses GXR600 and see if that fits first.

I'll try and get some images on here of my dilemma over the w/end and see what you guys think