What bike/scoot for about 2k?

[v8-powered]

Aprillia Falco in Colchester, £1600

Where's that advertised?

Faceberk, it's got flat bars and needs a little work, and it's very yellow.

Found it! It's been lowered too which is a shame but I've messaged the guy anyway...

[mangocrazy]

Where's that advertised?

Faceberk, it's got flat bars and needs a little work, and it's very yellow.

Found it! It's been lowered too which is a shame but I've messaged the guy anyway...

That's almost certainly been done by using different triangles/dogbone. Originals are readily available. Could possibly be done by using shorter shock, but unlikely.

[v8-powered]

Faceberk, it's got flat bars and needs a little work, and it's very yellow.

Found it! It's been lowered too which is a shame but I've messaged the guy anyway...

That's almost certainly been done by using different triangles/dogbone. Originals are readily available. Could possibly be done by using shorter shock, but unlikely.

Aaahh, yes - forgot that was a trick with them. I may have a look at it but by sounds of it needs a brake rebuild, clutch slave and by looks of it 2 new exhaust cans.

[Supermofo]

Found it! It's been lowered too which is a shame but I've messaged the guy anyway...

That's almost certainly been done by using different triangles/dogbone. Originals are readily available. Could possibly be done by using shorter shock, but unlikely.

Aaahh, yes - forgot that was a trick with them. I may have a look at it but by sounds of it needs a brake rebuild, clutch slave and by looks of it 2 new exhaust cans.

You're not selling it to me

[v8-powered]

That's almost certainly been done by using different triangles/dogbone. Originals are readily available. Could possibly be done by using shorter shock, but unlikely.

Aaahh, yes - forgot that was a trick with them. I may have a look at it but by sounds of it needs a brake rebuild, clutch slave and by looks of it 2 new exhaust cans.

You're not selling it to me

Must admit more I think about it, the more it's not for me. Have a house to decorate and can't be arsed repairing a bike!

[mangocrazy]

There are probably better ones about for less money. I'll keep my eyes open on the Falco forums I'm on and see what comes up, if you like?

[v8-powered]

There are probably better ones about for less money. I'll keep my eyes open on the Falco forums I'm on and see what comes up, if you like?

That would be good thanks. Having owned a couple of RSVs I'm quite fond....

[mangocrazy]

Will do. Can you send me a link to the one you looked at? I've changed just about every part of my front brake and clutch systems, so might have spares...

I've just had a quick shufty at ebay and the cheapest Falco on there is £2695, so maybe I was a bit harsh about values. Then again, how many bikes actually sell for the sticker price?

[v8-powered]

Will do. Can you send me a link to the one you looked at? I've changed just about every part of my front brake and clutch systems, so might have spares...

I've just had a quick shufty at ebay and the cheapest Falco on there is £2695, so maybe I was a bit harsh about values. Then again, how many bikes actually sell for the sticker price?

I've dropped you a PM...

[Bigyin]

Probably, I think if I were to go abroad I'd use the Channel Tunnel now, my experiences of ferries weren't great

If you have a bike fully loaded for touring be ready for the bump half way through the tunnel where the 2 sides met ....... i am always ready for it now as first time my bike almost fell over off the sidestand

[KungFooBob]

Probably, I think if I were to go abroad I'd use the Channel Tunnel now, my experiences of ferries weren't great

If you have a bike fully loaded for touring be ready for the bump half way through the tunnel where the 2 sides met ....... i am always ready for it now as first time my bike almost fell over off the sidestand

Only done the chunnel once and that was last summer, didn't notice any bumps, was surprised at just how smooth it was!

I usually use the ferry, cos Barnsley is four hours from Dover and the hour on the boat is a nice rest, I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

[Bigyin]

Only done the chunnel once and that was last summer, didn't notice any bumps, was surprised at just how smooth it was!

I usually use the ferry, cos Barnsley is four hours from Dover and the hour on the boat is a nice rest, I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

I havent used a ferry to get to France since the Chunnel opened. Every time i get on a ferry its a shitty choppy puke inducing crossing ...Hull to Rotterdam, Stranraer to Larne, Dover to Calais, Liverpool to Isle of Man ....every single one of them

The biggest time i noticed the bump was on the crossing en route to eventually get to Norway but the bikes were loaded to the absolute maximum for almost 3 weeks away complete with food and all camping stuff. Other times its barely noticeable but those times the bikes and luggage were lighter

[Count Steer]

Probably, I think if I were to go abroad I'd use the Channel Tunnel now, my experiences of ferries weren't great

If you have a bike fully loaded for touring be ready for the bump half way through the tunnel where the 2 sides met ....... i am always ready for it now as first time my bike almost fell over off the sidestand

Only done the chunnel once and that was last summer, didn't notice any bumps, was surprised at just how smooth it was!

I usually use the ferry, cos Barnsley is four hours from Dover and the hour on the boat is a nice rest, I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

Never noticed a bump either. (If it's where the tunnellers met, it won't be in the middle. We dug more of it than the French Amazingly, when they did join up the offset was a mere 14.3in...but I think they smoothed out the track. )

[Demannu]

(Olly mode on) deauville is what you want, or a scarver(om/)

[KungFooBob]

(Olly mode on) deauville is what you want, or a scarver(om/)

Are you at this very moment watching Coronation Street?

[mangocrazy]

I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

How does one use Clubcard points for a Chunnel crossing? I'm intrigued...

[KungFooBob]

I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

How does one use Clubcard points for a Chunnel crossing? I'm intrigued...

https://secure.tesco.com/clubcard/vouch ... 003223.prd

Every £5 of clubcard points can be exchanged for £15 worth of Chunnel vouchers.

[mangocrazy]

Nice one, KFB...

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Probably, I think if I were to go abroad I'd use the Channel Tunnel now, my experiences of ferries weren't great

If you have a bike fully loaded for touring be ready for the bump half way through the tunnel where the 2 sides met ....... i am always ready for it now as first time my bike almost fell over off the sidestand

My idea of fully loaded for touring is a spare pair of pants and a credit card.

[Mr. Dazzle]

If you have a bike fully loaded for touring be ready for the bump half way through the tunnel where the 2 sides met ....... i am always ready for it now as first time my bike almost fell over off the sidestand

Only done the chunnel once and that was last summer, didn't notice any bumps, was surprised at just how smooth it was!

I usually use the ferry, cos Barnsley is four hours from Dover and the hour on the boat is a nice rest, I used the tunnel last time because it's cheap as chips if you use Clubcard points and I'm tight.

Never noticed a bump either. (If it's where the tunnellers met, it won't be in the middle. We dug more of it than the French Amazingly, when they did join up the offset was a mere 14.3in...but I think they smoothed out the track. )

It has two (I think) places mid crossing where they can "change tubes". It means they can switch off bits of tunnel for maintenance access etc. Maybe said bump was going through the points, which would also explain why only some people experience it.

Re: Clubcard vouchers, its always worth checking the rewards offers, generally get three times face value on all sorts of things!