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Topic: falco with millie swingarm

Posted By: bigearsbilly
Subject: falco with millie swingarm
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 15:40

I'm considering a UK falco 2004.

it has a banana swing arm (tuono or millie)

blue sachs shock.

is this a 'walk-away' or a 'no problem-o' ??

Replies:

Posted By: Vinnie
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2010 at 19:55

It's a common mod,but I dont see the point, Id rather mod a bike myself & buy a standard one

Posted By: Aladinsaneuk
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2010 at 08:48

the swing arm is a common mod - no performance difference at all, just looks nicer

the blue sachs shock is a replace job - when you can do it - as in it is not a deal breaker

there are a few options, the easiest being the original mille white spring shock - bolts straight in - but do get it serviced .... about 50 quid off evil bay and budget 100 for a service

the mille ohlins shocks - old shape milles, will fit in but do need the correct linkages and dogbones - they will cost more

maxton and other companies do sell shocks that will go straight in, but you pays your money for what you want

imho, for the average rider, a white spring mille shock makes the most sense. if you do track days etc, then go for more - ohlins etc

Posted By: simonp
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2011 at 11:44

I have done the conversion to banana swinger on my Falco and added a Nitro race shocker. It's amazing and the guys at Nitron are amazing too. They give amazing service, the product is fabulous - I reckon better than the Ohlins. It looks fab, and is cheaper too.