Falco research
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Falco research
Having done a bit of research on the famous Falco, after it was suggested it might be the bike for me before I die. I have decided, although it looks the business, that perhaps it's just a little bit sporty for a 70 year old. Getting the feet up on the pegs is the first problem, then getting them off the pegs later after you have done a hundred miles or so. I like the idea that it might pull a wheelie, which is one of my last ambitions, but I don't relish the idea of it falling over every time I stop. Pity they stopped making the Buell, that might have fitted the bill. I am still open to suggestions from anyone that can come up with a solution, to replace my Pegaso. It must be upright, light, able to wheelie easily, do fifty to the gallon (I'm on a pension) frighten th sh-- out of me occasionally, just to keep the heart going to the last beat. I'm sure there is a bike out there that will fit the bill.
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Aladinsaneuk
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welcome
some of us younger folk have poor backs as well - even young mr grace has a back problem - he finds it hard to get the bloody thing off a mattress in the morning!
I have moved my bars over the triple crown - and i find that a lot more comfortable - perhaps something to consider
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
there are a couple of ridersite members with assorted aprilias near you - perhaps meet and see their bikes??
oh - and I believe that we have some falco riders who are of a similar age to yourself....
some of us younger folk have poor backs as well - even young mr grace has a back problem - he finds it hard to get the bloody thing off a mattress in the morning!
I have moved my bars over the triple crown - and i find that a lot more comfortable - perhaps something to consider
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
there are a couple of ridersite members with assorted aprilias near you - perhaps meet and see their bikes??
oh - and I believe that we have some falco riders who are of a similar age to yourself....
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...
I'll have to do some more research on the Tuono. Gives me something to do while I'm waiting for the next payment from HM Government.Aladinsaneuk wrote:welcome
some of us younger folk have poor backs as well - even young mr grace has a back problem - he finds it hard to get the bloody thing off a mattress in the morning!
I have moved my bars over the triple crown - and i find that a lot more comfortable - perhaps something to consider
I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
there are a couple of ridersite members with assorted aprilias near you - perhaps meet and see their bikes??
oh - and I believe that we have some falco riders who are of a similar age to yourself....
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FlyingKiwi
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At the risk of upsetting fellow Aprilia owners, I think you would like a Triumph Tiger 1050, provided you have at least a 32" inside leg. Upright, economical,land ots of grunt from that lovely triple. If that's too big, why not a Kawasaki Versys? I sincerely hope I'm po0ndering these issues at 70. Good on you!
As I've said before. Your only as old as the woman your feeling!!!!Dusty wrote:At the risk of upsetting fellow Aprilia owners, I think you would like a Triumph Tiger 1050, provided you have at least a 32" inside leg. Upright, economical,land ots of grunt from that lovely triple. If that's too big, why not a Kawasaki Versys? I sincerely hope I'm po0ndering these issues at 70. Good on you!
With the "light", "upright" and "wheelies" it sounds like you are after a supermotard ..... trouble is I've not sat on one that doesn't have a slab of granite for a seat and wouldn't fancy one for 100 miles or more.
Maybe you could get a seat conversion ?
Maybe you could get a seat conversion ?
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Aladinsaneuk wrote: I assume you want the grunt etc of the rotax 1000 engine? in which case consider a futura or a tuono - and watch the tuono - they will wheelie really really easily :) (I think that the futura is unlikely to wheelie unless you seriously try hard.... Martdude will come along shortly to let us all know!)
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Yes, Futuras do wheelie. Found out by accident - riding the bike home from collecting it, someone carved me up - I got a little cross - 2nd gear, handful of throttle and clutch out a bit too quickly - wheelied for about 30 yards, wondering what was happening.
A 15 -tooth front sprocket makes it more wheelie-prone. But it's not something I make a habit of - I worry too much about the stresses on the chain, clutch, front suspension etc.
Probably requires a bit more setting-up than e.g. a Tuono or Falco.
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BikerAl - you're not too far from me - Cleobury. I often wander to Hereford on my weekend bimbles, to see the sights- there seems to be a disproportionate quantity of large-breasted ladies there. Fancy a meet-up?
It flies sideways through time
It's an electric line
To your zodiac sign
I've got a Black and Silver Machine!
It's an electric line
To your zodiac sign
I've got a Black and Silver Machine!
Yes, how about tomorrow. Do you know the Bell Inn at Pensax. 12.30 . What's your name?. I'll PM you with my mobile no.MartDude wrote:BikerAl - you're not too far from me - Cleobury. I often wander to Hereford on my weekend bimbles, to see the sights- there seems to be a disproportionate quantity of large-breasted ladies there. Fancy a meet-up?