NF Mighty NF forum 2016x>




Author Topic: Advice please on how to go about becoming a Carer for a Mighty Nuovo Falcone.  (Read 698 times)

velocette 1

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
    • View Profile
I have been studying the Mighty Nuovo Falcone for a long time now after seeing one at the Stafford Show and falling for it`s quirky/unique charm.I have become convinced that I would like to own one and have in £3500 cash available.Am I being unreasonable in expecting to buy a tidy low mileage runner for this sort of money or do I need to keep adding to the piggy bank?I would be grateful if experienced owners could offer some advice.At my age ,I would love to experience ownership but probably don't have that much time left to achieve this ambition.Thank you very much all advice appreciated.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter


Dave

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 62
    • View Profile
I think you should be able to find a good'un for that money, some dealers have more extravagant ideas about how much NF's are worth.

Dave

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 62
    • View Profile
I bought my 1970 Carabinieri NF in Saarbruken, Germany in 2009 and paid £2800 (from memory)

huub

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 67
    • View Profile
over here ( netherlands)  they usually go for around the 3500 -4000 euro mark,
not sure about the prices over there....
http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/motoren-oldtimers/m1120871455-moto-guzzi-nuovo-facone.html

« Last Edit: December 29, 2016, 07:58:41 pm by huub »

testerjohn[ret]

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 2
    • View Profile
Do not sell velo before you try one! they are heavier and left hand side kick start is awkward at first .Try and find one with electric starter and have it demonstrated  as to how it operates . ..Prices ? I bought  two  .NFs last year.one private and one from NLM. Buying from a dealer gives you some peace of mind . Good Luck

Dave

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 62
    • View Profile
I am sure the electric start is good, but the NF is a really easy bike to kick start. Using the valve lifter, ease it over tdc and push, it really is that simple (and I have bad knees from rugby)

Rascall

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
    • View Profile
I find mine really easy to start, the dynostart isnt really nescessary and lack of dynostart shouldnt put you off. Nice to have but not essential

Russell

OldeGoat

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 87
    • View Profile
I agree with Rascall - my Civile is so much easier to start than my AJS 350.

Bruno

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
    • View Profile
I agree with the others,easy to kick start.I have a knackered left ankle and find that starting is easy,usually first kick.I have the bike on the side stand,ease over compression and 'kick' ( more like a push ) with my right foot.Simples.

Bruno

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
    • View Profile
Your budget should be OK,I bought my ex Italian traffic police bike,with only 8000 kilometres on the clock,for less than that.
Mine purchased here in France,not known for cheap s/h bikes.

velocette 1

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
    • View Profile
Thank you very much for all the advice it is appreciated.I have by now managed a test ride on a Mighty N.F. However this was out of my price range but I enjoyed every minute of it.I would appreciate it if anyone has one for sale they could let me know I can offer a good home and guarantee not to sell it on for profit.

Bruno

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
    • View Profile
There's a civille on eBay.

Lone Wolf

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 41
    • View Profile
I would appreciate it if anyone has one for sale they could let me know I can offer a good home and guarantee not to sell it on for profit.

Wotcha.

If you're still looking, I have one for sale. . . .£3500 or thereabouts.


Mjoinson

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 7
    • View Profile
I too have a 1972 Police NF for sale 24000 kms MOT end march 2018 £3250 ono Bristol 07707832752
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz17o0-xOB0MMUgzWlY4MW8ya3M