Author Topic: Another Nuovo Falcone Ride (Read 4705 times)

leafman60 · « **on:** August 15, 2015, 06:28:28 AM »

I hope I don't come off as self-indulgent by posting everyday pics of my 500cc NFalcon.

It's a rare bike in North America and I mostly want to inform our Guzzi faithful that, if you ever have the chance, ride one. They provide their own unique and very pleasant experience. I have many other modern, powerful bikes but none of them provide a more charismatic ride than the Guzzi single.

From our ADV Nuovo Falcone thread-

I took my NFalcone out on the evening before last at just before dark. I spared everyone here another account of the lyrical experience the Falcon gave me but it was sublime. That little bike just percolates along to its own rhythm in a smooth and delightful fashion. I ran between 80 and 90 KPH alongside the same basic scenery as your rich green row crop field.

The days here have been very hot but the setting hours of the sun provide pleasant relief. Along my way, I passed other folks doing what can bearably be done only at such times of the day. I could smell the fresh-cut grass from people out on their mowers and the thick natural weeds and wildflowers between houses gave off their own rich smells.

The big single cylinder thumped me along my way and I passed large shady groves of pecan trees where tractors and implements had been parked under a sheltering shade earlier in the day. The little Falcon is such a pleasant ride.

The crowning touch to my wonderful outing occurred when a huge Great Horned Owl launched itself from a roadside tree very close to me and silently glided across my path for some distance before disappearing into a rich grove of trees.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:22:02 AM »

I wissh Guzzi would make a big thumper like that now with disc brakes and better suspension. keep posting.

nick949 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:29:09 AM »

Under powered, slow, turgid gearbox, marginal suspension, marginal brakes, 1920's technology - what's to like?

Nick

Travman · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2015, 08:48:45 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on August 15, 2015, 07:22:02 AM

I wissh Guzzi would make a big thumper like that now with disc brakes and better suspension. keep posting.

:1: This theoretical new Falcone could share a lot of parts like wheels and front end with the current V7 series to keep the cost down.

The only big singles that I have ridden are 500 cc Royal Enfields. Before a sidecar was was put on my Royal Enfield, I really enjoyed riding it through the country. It allowed me to enjoy the scenery more. There was something nice about having just the right amount of bike for the road.

It is a shame that more Nuovo Falcones weren't sold in the U.S. If they sold as well as Guzzi's other models through the 70's we would all have a chance of finding one.

leafman60 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2015, 09:34:14 PM »

In actuality the NFalcone's Tonti frame is of fine construction and design even by modern standards. It is very rigid and the bike responds well.

An upgrade including brakes and suspension as well as a more powerful engine would do the trick for a modern big single. Although big street singles do not tend to sell well in the US, a dual-sport competitor for BMW's very fine single may have merit.

I cannot see anything like that happening at Guzzi, though.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2015, 06:14:39 AM »

I can't see it happening, either, but I would have one.

I *like* thumpers. My MZ isn't a thumper. I had never ridden one before I bought the pile of parts, and hoped it would have the character of some of the thumpers I'd ridden many years ago. Sadly, nope.. it's just a free revving single.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2015, 06:30:57 AM »

Gorgeous bike. There's much to love in smaller machines.

Lannis · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2015, 07:43:43 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on August 15, 2015, 07:22:02 AM

I wissh Guzzi would make a big thumper like that now with disc brakes and better suspension. keep posting.

I wish they would too.

You and I would buy both of them, and the third one would sell next year as a "last year's model" at a big discount ..... !

Lannis

nick949 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2015, 07:47:24 AM »

Leafman......as you wish

more later

Nick

nick949 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2015, 10:36:26 AM »

....and a couple from this morning

click for full size

chuck peterson · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:34:18 PM »

4 valve head on a thumper is what's needed

leafman60 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2015, 06:36:34 AM »

Nick, I see you decided to re-install the tinware around the motor.

Nice pictures.

I headed out on mine again yesterday but we are having lots of rain and I had to abort.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2015, 09:42:26 AM »

I saw a nice red one at Vintage in the Valley in Chilliwack yesterday.
It was parked outside among all the Harleys and modern jap bikes.

nick949 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2015, 10:24:00 AM »

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on August 17, 2015, 09:42:26 AM

I saw a nice red one at Vintage in the Valley in Chilliwack yesterday.
It was parked outside among all the Harleys and modern jap bikes.

Too bad you had to curtail your trip - I know all about that!

I put the tinware on before my last trip so that a) I had a decent filter as I knew the roads would be a little dusty, and b) for a bit of protection from flying rocks. Both did the job as intended.

I'm Guessing you wanted me to post all the pictures from the removed thread. Here goes:

as usual - click for full size

Soy beans - Eastern Ontario