Project Falco Pt1 - Finished

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Tonyunn · #1 Post by **Tonyunn** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:19 am

I bought the bike in November and thanks to this site and the people who use it I was well aware that I had to do the side stand, battery and shock.

As I was working in the garage last night fitting the battery and Fenda Extend I had bought I was suddenly aware that the bike was ready, there is nothing more I can do, the shock gets fitted next Friday and that will be it.

I have stupidly kept a running total of the money I have spent soley becuase of the bike, this list includes the mirrors, bungs, stand etc. it has come to an eye watering £902

I have got in contact with a local bike club so I will at least be able to ride in a group, that is something I have not done before so at least I have that to look forward too.

The title said part 1 there won't be much of a part 2 unless something drops off.

Many many thanks to all who have helped sort the bike out.

Best thing learn't, air in the tyres helps the handling no end (pillock)

flatlander · #2 Post by **flatlander** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:00 am

We done skipper I foolishly kept a running total for a while I say foolishly because I wasn't the only one who saw it lol so I don't do that anymore
Honest love I really need an extra shock just in case

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:34 am

Tonyunn wrote: I was suddenly aware that the bike was ready, there is nothing more I can do,

I think we've all thought that on odd occasions !

BTW a lot of the things that we add can be "overlooked" in the expenditure - especially when bought second-hand as they can always be removed at some later date and sold for not much different to what you paid for them ..... a few parts can actually appreciate (OZ wheels, BST wheels and Ohlins bits seem to be doing so .... if only the same were true for blue spring sachs shocks .....)

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:55 pm

only £900 quid??

and trust me, as you ride the falco more, you will think it has been worth every penny... still the best bike i have ever owned

randomsquid · #5 Post by **randomsquid** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:05 pm

Tonyunn wrote:
Best thing learn't, air in the tyres helps the handling no end (pillock)

I asked the folk at Revs to make sure they checked the tyres.

blinkey501 · #6 Post by **blinkey501** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:05 pm

Tonyunn wrote:
I have stupidly kept a running total of the money I have spent soley becuase of the bike, this list includes the mirrors, bungs, stand etc. it has come to an eye watering £902

£902

I have spent a lot more
Unfortunatly i have a bit to go.
I wonder if the eu will stop us modifying our bikes just has its finished...

fatboy · #7 Post by **fatboy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:40 pm

Tonyunn,
Shes got you hooked now mate !
Part 2/3/4/10/12/32
Stainless oil coolercover an rad guards?
Carbon end cans?

Gio · #8 Post by **Gio** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:50 pm

I wish I'd got away with £902 on any of my bikes, sadly it was far more, in fact if I really think about it I could have bought a brand new goldwing with what i spent LOL

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:29 pm

Gio wrote:I wish I'd got away with £902 on any of my bikes, sadly it was far more, in fact if I really think about it I could have bought a brand new goldwing with what i spent LOL

At least you spent it more wisely

MartDude · #10 Post by **MartDude** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:57 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Gio wrote:I wish I'd got away with £902 on any of my bikes, sadly it was far more, in fact if I really think about it I could have bought a brand new goldwing with what i spent LOL
At least you spent it more wisely

Tonyunn · #11 Post by **Tonyunn** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:44 am

Well it is finally finished, because of strange oversight on my credit card (in credit) I was able to buy a pair of folding factory racing levers, they fitted in minutes and look the dogs nuts.
The fact that the levers were reduced in price meant it was fate and I had to get them.

On Sunday I also went on my first run in a group of nine othe rbikes, did 100 or so miles and the bike performed beutifully and did not look or feel out of place at all.

Gas in the tank air in the tyres now for the rest of the summer, Falco project over until winter 2013

Aladinsaneuk · #12 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:03 am

Main thing is to enjoy it

One thing I would suggest any biker investing in is the police riders handbook - I still dip into it every week

About a tenner from amazon

Dusty · #13 Post by **Dusty** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:59 am

I'll second that Alad. I keep mine beside my bed and pick sections to reread at random.

Tonyunn · #14 Post by **Tonyunn** » Wed May 16, 2012 9:33 am

Not much has changed as it stands but the shock the stand the battery have all been done.

I intend to keep it looking as standard as I can as I actually like the big cans (takes all sorts) and as you say enjoy it.

MartDude · #15 Post by **MartDude** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:15 am

Tonyunn wrote: The fact that the levers were reduced in price meant it was fate and I had to get them.

A good philosophy to follow

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