Subject: Re: new thread: my next guzzi will be...
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Jan 2, 2005, 11:53 AM
Post ID: 1718141654
Michael Jones wrote:
| like...(sounds dangerous)... a Nouvo Falcon for my wife and son to learn to ride on. I'd look for one for |
Yikes! Michael, firstly it is Nuovo FALCONE. Three sylable
pronunciation: fal-KOH-nay. Secondly, there were some with an electric
start, but most were kick start. If novices will use it, make sure to
track down the electric version. Thirdly, are you aware that these are
backwards shifting and brake, left foot brakes and right foot shifts?
And the shifting is upside down, one-up for first, then down 2-3-4? You
want people to learn on this and then transition to modern bikes? I
love my antique bike, but certainly not effective for anyone as a learner.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
46 SuperAlce