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Hi to one and all
By: OldeGoat Date: August 13, 2016, 3:26 am
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Took delivery of a 1971 Nuovo Falcone about a week ago and have
been sorting out a few minor items. Done about 50 miles on it
so far, and am enjoying it immensely. I have to concentrate on
keeping my boot / trousers from touching the flywheel at the
moment, but expect 'll get used to that. My bike has a red
frame, with white mudguards, tank and tool boxes, with twin
chrome silencers mounted in a Vee configuration, and is just
designated as a Falcone 500 so haven't been able to find a user
or workshop manual for my specific model, so using what I can
find on the thisoldtractor site, which is a lot better than
nothing! I don't intend to start looking for trouble, so I'm
just going to ride it, but would appreciate comments / guidance
from experienced Falcone owners on what to look out for.
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: banquo Date: August 16, 2016, 3:10 pm
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Welcome to the fold oldgoat! 8)
Sounds to me like you have a Civile, the civilian version of the
NF. It should come with conventional instruments and a
Dynastart, and the inlet manifold should be swept back, with a
round air cleaner.
HTML http://www.autobelle.it/annunci/public0001/1img-1272886638.jpg
Apart from the details, all the important parts are the same as
the military and Carabinieri models
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: OldeGoat Date: August 18, 2016, 10:04 am
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Thanks for the info and welcome, banquo. Yes, that's seems to
be what I have, apart from the rear suspension - mine are
chromed open coil springs. The seller had also fitted
indicators, which I've kept, but made narrower stalks to keep it
neater. The rev counter didn't work, so that's gone for repair.
A cause for concern is the new chain - it's rubbing against a
boss on the crank case near the front sprocket. The seller is
looking into that re an alternative chain.
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: nick949 Date: August 18, 2016, 4:30 pm
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Perhaps he tried to fit an 'O'-ring chain. It has to be a good
old regular chain (there's info on correct chains here:
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Nick
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: banquo Date: August 19, 2016, 7:44 am
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Forgot to answer your manuals question; the links to manuals are
in the links section, and there are very few differences between
Militare and Civile models.
Mainly cycle parts, instruments and the inlet tract. Frame,
wheels, motor, forks, etc. are common throughout.
IIRC you have a smaller rear sprocket for higher gearing; maybe
33 teeth instead of 35 on the Militare.
If you're trying to avoid polishing your boots on the flywheel,
someone's either removed/cut the cover, or fitted one of the
flywheel exposer covers that are available.
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: OldeGoat Date: August 20, 2016, 6:44 am
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Yes, nick949, the chain fitted is an x ring, massive side plates
and rivets. I've not heard from the seller re this problem,
yet, but expect a reply shortly. Hanks for the link (!) to the
correct chain, and also for the link re the manuals. I Thought
the exposed flywheel was standard and I'll probably make a guard
plate that keeps me trousers n boot away, but leaves the
flywheel exposed. I was going to change the bars to try to
improve the cable runs, but decided against that. The switch
gear is different to the bike in the pic - it seems to have been
updated.
On the r/h side there's the start button and light switch, and
on the left is dip switch, indicator and horn controls..
Should there be a stay to hold the seat up? Also seems I need a
battery retaining strap and a proper junction box where the
wires are currently terminated. Mick Walker may not like this
beast, but I do!!
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: nick949 Date: August 20, 2016, 10:17 am
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Sounds like quite a few non-standard bits, but in the evolving
life of a bike, so what? As long as you enjoy it. It takes a
particular (peculiar?) mind-set to enjoy the Nuovo Falcone. I
like to think of it as an evolved mind-set. Mick Walker probably
never spent any time with one. They are dangerously infectious.
Have fun
Nick
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: OldeGoat Date: August 20, 2016, 2:55 pm
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It would be good to see pics of the correct switchgear for this
bike. I've seen the " snuff box" switch for lights etc on the
l/ h handlebar, but not the r/h switches, which I assume also
houses the start button. Might be good to get it back to
standard ( eventually)!
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: banquo Date: September 4, 2016, 3:13 am
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Not sure what the RH switches look like, but it's possible
you'll have more luck finding them if you try for early V-twin
switches, V7, Eldorado, Ambassador, etc. Possible they're common
to the Civile, which was made in such small numbers it's
unlikely there's much unique on it.
This is Gerard's bike (for sale) so the pic may not stay around
for long.
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Re: Hi to one and all
By: OldeGoat Date: September 20, 2016, 11:08 am
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Thanks for the photo banquo. Is the start button also
incorporated with brake and choke lever? Where is Gerard's bike
advertised?
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