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mike
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Topic: Sachs shockPosted: 29 Mar 2011 at 09:18 |
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Hi new falco owner, everything I have read about the bike has been positive with the exception of the rear shock. I've only had a few ride outs but so far I love it. I apologise in advance for this post as no doubt this has been discussed at length. So although I have not adjusted the suspension at all. It
all seems ok, although a bit firm at the back on uneven surfaces. I plan to
have the forks serviced and fresh oil asap. I have also been offered a sachs
shock off a 2010 Tuono. Now firstly will this fit? And secondly will this be a
wise move and what are the alternatives, I say this only because on one hand the offer came from a bike suspension
guy who thought that the sachs was a bit soft, but my thoughts are that it will
probably be an improvement over the standard shock which incidently is probably the original and although looks good has done 18k.
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Spoonz
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Posted: 29 Mar 2011 at 14:03 |
The linkage is deffo different between a 2010 tuono and the falco so i have a hunch the shock length is different also but to be honest i am not 100% sure on that last part.
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Braden
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Posted: 17 May 2012 at 14:32 |
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http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?162440-The-Definitive-quot-What-Shock-Fits-quot-Thread-for-FalcosHope this helps. I am going through the same journey of discovery
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Braden
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Aladinsaneuk
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Posted: 18 May 2012 at 06:11 |
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yep - but remember that that thread is from the USA so their model years can be a little screwed up
and for most of us - as in Joe Average rider - the best shock replacement is a white spring sachs unit from a mille - that will fit straight in with a touch of work on the valve - no need to change the linkages oh - and before you sort that out, sort the side stand - thats the main thing to do first wander over to www.ridersite.com for more specific falco stuff.... but bring your cheque book - we do like to mod
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www.ridersite.com - Uk Falco folk....
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