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Hi would also like to say hello

#1 Post by Paulm » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:48 pm

Hi,also would like to say hello,been away from bikes 10 years,was after 955 speed tripple,saw red 2001 falco on ebay (so much more bike for the money),picked it up last saterday,haven't stopped grinning since.

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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:51 pm

welcome

arse in bar for drinkies please :)

pictures to follow and how can we help you spend money??


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#3 Post by FlyingKiwi » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:00 pm

Hello and welcome to the clan :smt006

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#4 Post by DavShill » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:02 pm

Welcome Paul - great choice of bike - lots more expense just around the corner. What mods have you already got?

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#5 Post by joecrx » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:05 pm

hi welcome , post a pic of you bike . :smt001

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#6 Post by dogblue » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:44 pm

Hi and welcome. I'm a fellow newbie myself and can't recommend this place enough (although, between you and me, they'll spend your money faster than your missus :smt003)

...good choice of bike by the way :smt023

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#7 Post by fastasfcuk » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:04 pm

welcome mate, enjoy.

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#8 Post by D-Rider » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:21 pm

Hi and welcome :smt006
dogblue wrote:Hi and welcome. I'm a fellow newbie myself and can't recommend this place enough (although, between you and me, they'll spend your money faster than your missus :smt003)


OK ... so we help people spend their money but I don't remember us ever spending someone's missus

yet
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#9 Post by k1w1boy » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:02 pm

....welcome. They'll tell you how to make it - I'll give tips how to break it :smt016

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#10 Post by HowardQ » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:33 pm

Welcome to the site Paul, :smt006
you've chosen a great bike.

Hope you enjoy it is much as this lot on here do.
Had mine more than 5yrs and still get a buzz every time I ride it, best bike I've ever had and the most reliable.
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#11 Post by Paulm » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:39 pm

Thanks guys,will be picking your brains over next few weeks no dout,the bikes standard 18000 miles at the moment,great condition.Think the bars are after market (mili?).So lots of room for inprovement/expence.So let the good times roll. :smt003

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#12 Post by D-Rider » Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:47 pm

Paulm wrote:Thanks guys,will be picking your brains over next few weeks no dout,the bikes standard 18000 miles at the moment,great condition.Think the bars are after market (mili?).
Mille clipons are a bit lower than the Falco ones .... post some pictures and I expect one of us will be able to identify them for you.
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Paulm wrote:So let the good times roll. :smt003
Shouldn't that be posted in the Kawasaki sub forums?
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#13 Post by Paulm » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:07 pm

Just seen some fuel ovel stainless cans going on flebay,loook rearly nice ,removable baffles.Are these a good choice over standard (matt black) cans,or are there better road legal cans out there,also would these be straight swop or do i need to chip/remap.sorry about all the questions but been away from bikes so long,the only chips i have a clue about come with salt and viniger!!

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#14 Post by FlyingKiwi » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:12 pm

I had Titanium Fuels on my frist Falco. Straight swap, No remaps. Don't know if others are better. It's down to individual taste me thinks.

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#15 Post by HowardQ » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:21 pm

Believe Fuel cans are fine, a few on here have used them so somebody will be along soon. I use "Road Legal" Beowulf Titanium ovals, stamped road legal but they are LOUD.
Run fine on standard setting with the baffles left in, but did put in a K&N at the same time, to get a bit better air flow.
V Twins are always loud on any free flowing cans, the standard units are very restrictive, you can hear the gasses running around trying to get out!
Might be loud but you get that special (V60) V Twin sound. :smt002
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