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travelling south america
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Hello hyperman
That brings back some happy memories... I passed through the Christo Redentor tunnel on my Falcon in 2001.
Completely missed seeing Aconcagua because of cloud.
I don't think I've ever been hotter in my life than I was leaving Santiago that morning.. and I don't think I've ever been colder in my life than the border crossing on the other side of the tunnel that same afternoon. The Argentine passport official gave me his copy of 'Clarin' to stuff inside my jacket and trousers to try to get warm.
A perfect day. I hope you've had a few of them too..
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24 Jun 2009
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NX 400 2005 Chain and sprockets
Hi guys,
triying to find out info of NX 400 2005 Chain and sprockets
Please let me know if u have information
thnx
Burcin
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Originally Posted by waterfox
hi guys: I've managed to get a fairly standard magnetic tank bag to fit confortably...
I worry about my saddle bags melting...glued some wool carpet on the back of the right hand side bag to protect it.
Question, how did you manage to fit a rack for the top box? the racks they sell here wouldn't last for very long.
Tip, place a piece of rubber ahead of the rear wheel to protect the shock. Use fork gaiters
installed (with relay ) a second horn, good in the city.
zip locked a can of tyre puncture foam below the rear left frame rail, placed in a piece of tyre inner tube first
cheers
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Hi I tried that with the saddlebags using an oven glove, it still melted, my advice to you would be to find a nearby welder and show them what you want, they'll figure out something and it won't cost much.
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1 Dec 2010
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I like that wind shield very much, what brand / reference is it? Where can I buy / order it?
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17 Feb 2011
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Tires
I am travelling to Sth Am in November and hoping to get around on the Falcon. Does anyone have a link to a comprehensive bike specs manual?
Also are the standard tires tubeless?
Thanks
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17 Feb 2011
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I am travelling to Sth Am in November and hoping to get around on the Falcon. Does anyone have a link to a comprehensive bike specs manual?
Also are the standard tires tubeless?
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The tires are tubed. Pirelli mt 60's standard.
2002 parts guide spanish
www.publimotos.com/.../marcas/H/HONDA/FALCON/3FALCON_02.pdf
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Falcon Tyres
Hi,
I have just bought a 2008 Falcon in Salvador, Brazil. The Falcon model ceased production in 2008 by the way. I just had the tyres replaced and as I recall there was an inner tube. I believe that is normal for spoked wheels anyway.
Good luck with your trip!
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2 Feb 2012
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Hi,
I have just bought a 2008 Falcon in Salvador, Brazil. The Falcon model ceased production in 2008 by the way. I just had the tyres replaced and as I recall there was an inner tube. I believe that is normal for spoked wheels anyway.
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I am not so sure about that. Honda Chile still sells them.
Honda
Yes, the tires are tubed. You can have spoked wheels that take tubless tires, but the tend to only come on the largest of adv touring bikes.
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I am not so sure about that. Honda Chile still sells them.
Honda
Yes, the tires are tubed. You can have spoked wheels that take tubless tires, but the tend to only come on the largest of adv touring bikes. |
Both are right. Honda doesn't sell new Falcons in Brazil, but they still produce this bike for export. In Brazil we have the EURO 5 emission standards for motorcycles and the old engine used on the Falcon doesn't fit in those emission standards.
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30 May 2012
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Bought in Santiago - Chile
Bought in honda dealer in the boulevard "Las Condes" in Santiago.
They seem to have at least 2 or 3 of them (2nd hand) at any time in that shop.
I liked mine a lot. I couldn;t afford anything bigger.
I regreat not having set-up a screen for it as the high wind of the Attacama desert were a pain in the a...
I ceased the engine in Paraguay (hadn't checked the oil level and had been losing oil due to hot/dry weather). Luckely we were only 120 kms from Brasilian border and original parts arrived on next day delivery. 7 days and £600 later I had a new engine which never worked as well as the original.
I would recomend that bike for sure.
For luggages I had simple Oxford Throw over panniers and a big dry bag laid accross back seat and panniers.
The small tank was a bit of a pain (I think only about 15 litres) and I had to get Jerrycan to be on the safe side.
The bike would travel happily at 130 km/h for long period of time.
will try and upload a few pics.
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To buy or not to buy
I am interested in buying a used Falcon 2008 with 26,000 km on it, here in Costa Rica. Everything here costs twice as much as anywhere else so it will cost almost $7000 after I pay it off with interest, my question is: is this bike something that is worth investing in can be worked on and kept like new over the long haul.Anyone have any input? My other alternatives are to buy a much older bike, or a much cheaper chinese 400, or pay a lot more for a newer one.
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17 Mar 2013
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Hey Philip,
I am moving down to Costa Rica, near Cartago in June. I am hoping to get a bike to ride, also. The 400 looks like it would fit the bill. Let me know how your shopping is going. Any advice?
Rodney
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Originally Posted by Philip Reed
I am interested in buying a used Falcon 2008 with 26,000 km on it, here in Costa Rica. Everything here costs twice as much as anywhere else so it will cost almost $7000 after I pay it off with interest, my question is: is this bike something that is worth investing in can be worked on and kept like new over the long haul.Anyone have any input? My other alternatives are to buy a much older bike, or a much cheaper chinese 400, or pay a lot more for a newer one.
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30 Aug 2014
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Falcon windshield
Anyone any idea where I could get a windshield similar to the one in Glassware's photo.....?
Thanks..
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31 Aug 2014
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Anyone any idea where I could get a windshield similar to the one in Glassware's photo.....?
Thanks..
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Hi Raaaay. Sent the same in response your PM, but figured I'd post it here in case it can help someone.
A guy in Santiago, Chile makes them. He cuts and presses the plexiglass on site. If you called a Honda dealer in Santiago or contacted the hubb community there, I'd imagine that you could find his contact info.
I do not know if he can ship elsewhere in S. Am. He does not speak English.
cheers
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