Bike friendly matrix signs

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Dusty · #1 Post by **Dusty** » Sun May 09, 2010 8:12 am

I did a 400 mile run yesterday up as far as Dingwall. On the A9 I saw matrix signs that I had never seen before:" ALLOW MOTORBIKES TO PASS SAFELY" and "CHECK YOUR MIRRORS FOR BIKES". I wondered if the police would be equally understanding when the bikes are clocked overtaking at a shade over the 60 or 70 limit. However, it's good to have awareness raised. The Falco ran beautifully and I'm delighted with my Mille shock and Givi E21 pannioers which were on their firstouting. Less impressive is the fuel range. My Triumph consistently clocks 200 miles before the fuel light comes on, but the Falco is 130-150 which is a real pain in the **** on those longer trips. Much as I love this Falco, I'm beginning to think that I should get something with a better tank range.

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun May 09, 2010 9:22 am

tank range is about right - the tank is smaller than trumpets i think... another chap reported getting 48mpg....

anzacinexile · #3 Post by **anzacinexile** » Sun May 09, 2010 4:18 pm

140 miles on the nail before the fuel light comes on, every time.

Just about right for me because by then, I really need a fag

Dusty · #4 Post by **Dusty** » Sun May 09, 2010 5:17 pm

Maybe I need to start smoking!

HisNibbs · #5 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun May 09, 2010 5:56 pm

Must admit the fuel range is the Falco's one major short comming as a sport tourer. I used to think 200 miles was the minimum I'd contemplate but on a long run the Falco can only get about 150. Since the bike performs so well and has been the most reliable I've ever owned, I've been prepared to forgive it that weakness. Especially as I'm developing a few weaknesses of my own and need take breaks a little more frequently than I used to.

Aladinsaneuk · #6 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun May 09, 2010 6:56 pm

shall i put you down for a catheter keith?

can teach jadaris at the same time.... trust me, I am a nurse and as for her.....

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun May 09, 2010 11:30 pm

It's just a bit more of a sociable bike than some of these others ..... you get to meet so many more fuel station workers.

Aladinsaneuk wrote:shall i put you down for a catheter keith?

LOL "Catheter Keith" ...... think that's a name that may just stick ...... Sam, how about one of those custom titles underneath his username?

HowardQ · #8 Post by **HowardQ** » Sat May 15, 2010 10:09 pm

Come on, the Falco tank is better than average at nearly 5 gallons, riding it fast but keeping the revs down a bit will get into the high 40s.
Could be a lot worse, you could have a VFR 12.

Dusty · #9 Post by **Dusty** » Sun May 16, 2010 6:06 am

Nope. I could never have a VFR12. Ugliest bike I've seen in ages.