Just wanted to say Hello as a New Falco Owner

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Claymore · #1 Post by **Claymore** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:25 am

Just wanted to introduce myself as the proud owner of a 2005 Falco in Bronze/Black. It's a revelation after my previous bike - a Kawasaki Z750S. Mind you I had not ridden for 24 years so everything is relative. It's totally standard at present apart from a Carbon hugger. Must admit I would like to add a belly pan, can anyone guide me on this one. Also want to change the rear cans, nothing extreme just a more fruity sound. That's all for now, the sun is out and I feel an urge to go for a ride.

joecrx · #2 Post by **joecrx** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:54 am

hi welcome

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:57 am

welcome

how much money do you have?

belly pan wise the easiest/cheapest option is skidmarkx - other expensive options include CF....

can wise - well, lots of choices out there - just look around. For simple noise and looks, the Fuel cans are the cheapest I think to buy new - after that, you can spend a lot of money.....

oh - MOST IMPORTANT THING

before you do anything else - please sort the side stand out....

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:58 am

Hi and welcome

Bellypans - the most popular is the Skidmarx:

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/section/fairi ... intro.html

Though some have the Pifkee:

joecrx wrote:hi wookie welcome i like the look oft this one iv not fitted it yet. mailto: pikfee@belgacom.net

if the img dosen't work here is the link

http://www.jahlis.net/ars/forum/messages/4/2243.html

its the red and black one at the bottom,,,,,,btw ,,,,mine is the red one the fast falco colours

iv been told it grounds out on the left ,,,,on track days ,,,,,dont know if low you will be taking it

dont know if peter sill makes them do a search but i think they are rare to get second hand go strait on no cutting and fit in original screw holes and are made to high quality

And Nooj got a company to make some carbon ones based on the skidmarx design:

Nooj wrote:OK people, as seen on AF1... here they are, the numbers you've all been waiting for... I give you... THE PRICES!!!!!!!!!
We now have 2 wet layup belly pan fairings ready. Steve is keen to paint one in black as an alternative to carbon. The price of the wet layup fairings is £110.00 (unpainted), or £150.00 finished in black paint.

The pre-preg carbon cost will be £195.00

All prices include the metal brackets but exclude VAT.
VAT for the Euro-types is 17.5%, any non-EU folk won't have to pay this, but will be lumbered with a shipping cost of about three million GB pounds.

Right, I've done my bit. If you have any questions or want to place an order...

John at a-mel is now the dood to get in contact with.

john.bewley@a-mel.co.uk

Mention that you're from one of the Falco forums, you won't get a discount, but he'll know where his sales are coming from and it may entice him into generating some other carbon bits for us :D

fastasfcuk · #5 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:38 pm

hi claymore, and welcome.we've all said thats it for now,the list is endless you'll need will power.

HisNibbs · #6 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:13 pm

And hello to you to!

FlyingKiwi · #7 Post by **FlyingKiwi** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:00 pm

Hi to another forum newb. lots of good info here.

DavShill · #8 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:01 pm

Hi Mate - get your wallet out cos we've got lots more things that you really cannot live without

HowardQ · #9 Post by **HowardQ** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:29 pm

Welcome to the site Claymore

Hope you enjoyed your ride!

Falcopops · #10 Post by **Falcopops** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:05 pm

Hi Claymore,

Sounds like you should be a bit further north with that tag.

D-Rider · #11 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:25 pm

Falcopops wrote:Hi Claymore,

Sounds like you should be a bit further north with that tag.

PMSL

This coming from a Scott living about as far south as you can get in this world without becoming a penguin

HowardQ · #12 Post by **HowardQ** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:04 pm

You walked into that one Dale !!

GregD-UK · #13 Post by **GregD-UK** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:29 pm

Hi all,

Welcome Claymore, may your CC's survive the damage they are gonna get since you bought a falco fella

Apart from that have fun and feel free to ask, someone will help on here as always

sabestian · #14 Post by **sabestian** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:59 pm

Welcome. It's always nice to see a new member.

Most cans will come as a sonic shock, the stock ones are disgustingly quiet.

Claymore · #15 Post by **Claymore** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:04 pm

Thanks for the replies and kind words. I am one of the Essex MacDonalds, hence the name! Clearly I have some spending to do !! I noticed that some of these bikes came restricted. Before I take a peak, was it standard practice for a Uk bike to be restricted and then de-restricted as part of a dealer service? Thanks in advance.

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