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Fuel Tanks

#1 Post by Tonyunn » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:24 pm

There are many parts that fit across many of the Aprilia range, I am looking for a tank protector\cover, did the Falco fuel tank fit any other bike.

For instance could I buy a bagster tank protector for a Mille or another model that would fit a Falco.

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#2 Post by Falconihlist » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:54 pm

I think it's a unique fit, had a bagster cover and it then went to east of the country, and then went to the middle of the country somewhere. Worked really good at protecting the tank, but have now moved onto a Kriega setup, just waiting on some stomp grips for the sides.
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#3 Post by D-Rider » Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:03 pm

Indeed - the Falco tank is different to that of all other models
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#4 Post by Nooj » Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:08 pm

You mean like a tank bra or a sticky pad to stop the pain scratching?
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#5 Post by hornetrider » Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:28 am

Ring the Bagster/Baglux guys and they'll have one out to you within the week.
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#6 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:39 am

And if you are a member of club aprilia then you will get a discount - I mention it as some here are members

I did not have to give any membership info when I bought stuff from them I just asked for the discount


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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#7 Post by Tonyunn » Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:13 am

Cheers all
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#8 Post by hornetrider » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:11 pm

Great bit of kit btw - fully recommended.
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#9 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:54 pm

Fuck me. Just seen the price of a new fuel tank for the Falco - £1,1222
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#10 Post by Kwackerz » Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:46 pm

:smt005 :smt005 :smt005

Ferchrissakes dont look at cylinder blocks... :smt002
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#11 Post by Tonyunn » Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:48 pm

You tend to think about things like that on he way down.
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#12 Post by flatlander » Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:33 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:Fuck me. Just seen the price of a new fuel tank for the Falco - £1,1222
I'll sell you one for half that price LOL :smt005 No really :smt003
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#13 Post by mangocrazy » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:10 pm

Another vote for Bagster/Baglux tank harnesses here. It's the first thing I buy when I get a new bike - indispensable.
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#14 Post by wayofthedarkhand » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:49 pm

mangocrazy wrote:Another vote for Bagster/Baglux tank harnesses here. It's the first thing I buy when I get a new bike - indispensable.
They look like old man's pants though.
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#15 Post by mangocrazy » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:53 pm

wayofthedarkhand wrote:
mangocrazy wrote:Another vote for Bagster/Baglux tank harnesses here. It's the first thing I buy when I get a new bike - indispensable.
They look like old man's pants though.
You must know some very strangely-proportioned old men with a fetish for vinyl...

We can talk about that if you like...? :smt003
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