Hi I’ve just bought an ex military Nuovo Falcone circa 1974 “project”.I’m already struggling to get parts. rubber bushes for shocks etc.Is there someone who has restored one who could give me some advice or point me in the right direction? 
Universal shock bushes can be bought of ebay, just measure the sizes and pick the ones right for you.
Search for Shock bushes and it will bring up loads of options.
Someone has produced a manual for the Nuovo Falcone available here
Hi Don Thanks for replying. I’ve managed to find a copy of the manual and its on its way. The shocks are Brev Sebac’s, bushes are in two halfs and differ from standard size bushes but I have ordered variuos ones that i might be able to modify, even going to try cutting down some kick start rubbers. Would be great if I could find someone who has been down this road before as i think this restoration is going to throw up a lot of challenges 
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Hi Mike, Uwe Pirner in Germany has a lot of stuff for the Nuovo Falcone.
I have dealt with him a couple of times and he is very helpful.
No shock rubbers, but here is his catalogue:
Hi Richard
Fantastic information! They seem to have all the bits I need. I bought the Falcone on a bit of a whim whilst buying spares for my marini, then started getting severe buyer’s regret when it seemed difficult to get info and parts. My plan is to do an “oily rag” restoration to start with just to get it on the road. I have to get it imported as it has been in UK for a while as a spares only bike. I’ll attach pic
again many thanks
Mike 
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Hi Mike,
Your bike looks a lot like mine. Various shades of green. 
I have not had mine long and I am working through a few issues. It starts, stops and runs ok, but is in need of a little attention.
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Hi Richard
It seems mine is an ex police model which has passed in to civil ( or farm) use at some point. someone painted it a slightly darker green but did not key it so thats all flaking off to show original colour. Also I,m getting the feeling it’s a bit of a “bitsa” as I’ve found some parts are dark blue, also a police colour.the nearside chain adjuste is snaped, hence the saggy chain. Anywaay hours of fun ahaed I think
Any progress Mike?
I just picked up a 1972 NF Civile.
Pretty good condition, just needs the Spark-Plug Threads repairing, and a few tiny Wiring tweaks.
I’ll be doing a few other jobs to it no doubt . . .
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That looks great. Someone has produced an English manual for owners of these bikes if you are interested. Here’s one for sale
Thanks, the owner gave me a pretty good Manual with it, by Martin Noke, you may have heard of it/him?
I hadn’t . . .
That’s the one I was talking about. It is supposed to be very good.
I think that might be my old bike - sold it about 8 years ago. (BRJ 32K)
Russell
Different Bike Russell.
Mine’s J** 92N
Hi Well I learned that if you buy a “barn find” that has not been registered and does not have a NOVA you have your work cut out. Every day is a school day. I finally got the bike “legal” and registered, only took 7 months. I’ve sorced a few parts for it, so sort of complete. ticking over ok but missing and backfiring as revs increase. Carb has been ultrasonicly cleaned and had a refurb. working my way through likely causes at mo. I wonder what they are like to actually ride?
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I’d look for Air Leaks between the Carb and the Head.
Next I’d look at the Ignition components.
If not done already, at the very least I’d fit new Points, Condenser, Plug Cap, Plug, and HT Lead.
On closer inspection and comparing photos its VERY similar - but a few subtle differences, the tank decals are slighly smaller was the first thing I noticed on comparing pictures.
Russell
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Talking of the Decals . . .
I mentioned them to the previous owner, as they’re all ‘Left-Facing’, so the ones on the R/H side face rearwards.
My understanding was that they should always face forwards, when fitted to the sides of a Bike.
He said the guy he bought the Decals (they’re actually Transfers) from said they should face rearwards . . .
Doesn’t sound right to me, but I’m thinking the ‘face-forward’ rule might be a fairly modern idea?
Thoughts?
I’m not sure there is a hard and fast rule. 
If you look at pictures of unrestored old 60’s guzzis they can face either way - may be intentional or it might be that Mario had a few too many glasses of wine at lunch on a Friday
Yes, there’s certainly plenty of examples of both directions around.
I’ve started a dedicated topic on this . . .