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Nooj · #1 Post by **Nooj** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:50 pm

How difficult would it be to use Dorsoduro forks and swingarm to make a Falco GS? Bit of ally welding for the rearshock mount, bash plate from a Capo, ditch the fairing lowers, add Tuono bars, high level or under seat pipes... What do you reckon, good winter project?

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:00 pm

Why bring the Falco into the equation? - might just be easier to start with a Dorso and mod that.

Gio · #3 Post by **Gio** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:00 pm

D-Rider wrote:Why bring the Falco into the equation? - might just be easier to start with a Dorso and mod that.

Alternatively he could just go to a scrap merchant

Samray · #4 Post by **Samray** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:09 pm

D-Rider wrote:Why bring the Falco into the equation? - might just be easier to start with a Dorso and mod that.

I wondered wtf it was doing in the falco forum.

Chabby · #5 Post by **Chabby** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:27 pm

No, I see where Nooj is coming from.

You start with a Falco 'cos it's cheap as chips and more powerful.

Longer forks (Tiger or similar) and a Tuono top yoke and bars and you're nearly there. Easy to change back as well.

I was thinking of something similar with a custom subframe to enable easy pannier fitment and you'd have a GS BMW beater.

Obviously it'll never happen but it's as good a pipedream as any.

paddyz1 · #6 Post by **paddyz1** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:45 pm

You haven't even put that swingarm on that i gave you 3 years back.........

MartDude · #7 Post by **MartDude** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:28 pm

?Start with a Caponord? Falco/Tuono engine, beef up the forks & back end??

If nothing else, it'd give you the benefits of a centre stand & panniers . . .

Dusty · #8 Post by **Dusty** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:27 am

Interesting concept. However, I like the idea of starting with a Capo. I fancy one of these myself and I found a forum thread somewhere about a guy who fitted a Falco engine to one. I'll bet that was a hoot.

tommy · #9 Post by **tommy** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:56 pm

Could always buy that new 1200 Dorso
Always likes the dorso swingarm, same design as the falco frame

D-Rider · #10 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:25 pm

tommy wrote:Could always buy that new 1200 Dorso
Always likes the dorso swingarm, same design as the falco frame

That's what I was assuming - was a bit confused by the comments about the Falco being more powerful.

That said it won't be as cheap as a Falco or a Capo.

MartDude · #11 Post by **MartDude** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:25 pm

D-Rider wrote: was a bit confused by the comments about the Falco being more powerful.

Capo engine's only 95 hp (IIRC), but more torque. Closer to a Fut than a Falco/Mille engine (heads, cams )

Returning to Nooj's original post - sounds like a jacked-up Falco. Could do weird things to centre of gravity?? And where would you fit the snorkel and transfer box?

D-Rider · #12 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:29 pm

MartDude wrote:
D-Rider wrote: was a bit confused by the comments about the Falco being more powerful.
Capo engine's only 95 hp (IIRC), but more torque. Closer to a Fut than a Falco/Mille engine (heads, cams )

Indeed but neither are going to rival the 1200 Dorso

MartDude · #13 Post by **MartDude** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:00 pm

Aah, misinterpreted your comments.
It's my age - or the wine - or something.

D-Rider · #14 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:04 pm

MartDude wrote:Aah, misinterpreted your comments.
It's my age - or the wine - or something.

Both are good reasons - have another drink!