Via a different avenue I have acquired a yellow spring which I believe is from a 99 mille"rear shock for 2002 Falco polished and only done 3500 miles"
any issues if I mate them to make one complete baby?
Bodge Shock
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Bodge Shock
so I have acquired 1
any issues if I mate them to make one complete baby?
any issues if I mate them to make one complete baby?
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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It's not ??????snapdragon wrote:sorry to have to tell you on an open forum flat - But that is Not how you make babies
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
It's not the spring itself that is the problem .... it's the shock internals.
A Blue spring on a Mille shock might be fine for the right weight of rider but you won't get an improvement with a mille spring on a Falco shock
A Blue spring on a Mille shock might be fine for the right weight of rider but you won't get an improvement with a mille spring on a Falco shock
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edit
sorry _ i misread the post
as andy said - changing the spring will not do a great deal - if anything
the original sachs unit is poor - in that it has limited adjustment of any note
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/show ... p?t=162440 has the basic information of what will fit on the falco, from other aprilia bikes
IT IS NOT DEFINITIVE!
some have gone a different way with changing shocks, springs but not linkages and so on - but that list is a good start
for my money, for the average rider, a refurbished and correctly set up white spring mille shock is the most cost effective option - more than that is nice but... for under 150 quid all in you cannot go far wrong imho
Having said that
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=8578
Sachs rear shock £65
Rear suspension linkages £40
has to be a bargain and i would be peeling notes off to tash....
sorry _ i misread the post
as andy said - changing the spring will not do a great deal - if anything
the original sachs unit is poor - in that it has limited adjustment of any note
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/show ... p?t=162440 has the basic information of what will fit on the falco, from other aprilia bikes
IT IS NOT DEFINITIVE!
some have gone a different way with changing shocks, springs but not linkages and so on - but that list is a good start
for my money, for the average rider, a refurbished and correctly set up white spring mille shock is the most cost effective option - more than that is nice but... for under 150 quid all in you cannot go far wrong imho
Having said that
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=8578
Sachs rear shock £65
Rear suspension linkages £40
has to be a bargain and i would be peeling notes off to tash....
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...
Without doubt !Aladinsaneuk wrote: Having said that
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=8578
Sachs rear shock £65
Rear suspension linkages £40
has to be a bargain and i would be peeling notes off to tash....
“Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.”
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As it happens
I have a White shock ready to go on
I am just thinking of selling the hodge shock or keeping it for a spare. And yes I am watching / bidding on that one 
Assuming I fit the White one any recommendations on where a good place for an economical refurb might be found ?
I am just thinking of selling the hodge shock or keeping it for a spare. And yes I am watching / bidding on that one 
Assuming I fit the White one any recommendations on where a good place for an economical refurb might be found ?
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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I think there is revs racing that some here have used - another place in Scotland as well...
The ohlins will go for north of 150 IMHO....
If tash's shock is Good and needs no service, then I would buy that for that price - then sell on the white springer
The ohlins will go for north of 150 IMHO....
If tash's shock is Good and needs no service, then I would buy that for that price - then sell on the white springer
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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Before I do anything rash
How can I tell if the one I have is ok. No signs of leaks needs a clean seems dry
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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Ride it
Simple answer - and that shock is now 10 years old so I would say it is due a refurb or service...
The ohlins I have on mine rides fine - but this winter I will get it serviced and resprung....
If it looks ok, and rides ok - it is ok - but factor in a service when you can
Simple answer - and that shock is now 10 years old so I would say it is due a refurb or service...
The ohlins I have on mine rides fine - but this winter I will get it serviced and resprung....
If it looks ok, and rides ok - it is ok - but factor in a service when you can
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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How Much?
have they said it will cost?
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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