Curious

[Utah Geezer]

I know what a Farkle is but how the heck did it come by that name. Stand for something?

[ursamajor35126]

farkle
accessory.

The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of "function" and "sparkle", hence, farkle.

Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkel), to customize their machine.
One source attributes the term to Pete Wells, the organizer of a 1997 Honda ST1100 rally
www.nabble.com/Re:-Farkel,
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The term is well known in the sport touring community.

An enthusiast may be in the process of "farkling". The completed motorcycle would be all "farkled up". Radar detectors, Global Positioning System receivers, heated grips, and satellite radios are some of those farkles. Other accessories could be aftermarket seats, side and/or top cases or bar risers, which make the motorcycle more suitable for long miles.

F.A.R.K.L.E. -- Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive

[Oldmanzues]

I have no idea. Probably the same begining as "Safety Chrome" on a Gold Wing. i.e. chrome arond a tail light increases safety. ????
Oldmanzues

[SpyderDon]

F.A.R.K.L.E. -- Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive

Likely?

[warp10]

F.A.R.K.L.E. -- Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive

Likely?

So true

[bronzeflex42]

Learn something everyday...

[Purple Guy]

If you can't spell it you can't afford it!

[ARtraveler]

I know what a Farkle is but how the heck did it come by that name. Stand for something?

Good question Utah. I am thinking the word started getting used a bit early on and it kind of stuck. Same as "frunk" for the front trunk.

Maybe someone will do some research and fill us in as to who and when on SL. It is in the dictionary, but that don't count.

[Bob Denman]

The Farkle's the thing!

farkle.jpg

[jaherbst]

FARKLE

Damn, wrong again. I thought it had something to do with f--ts and sparklers.

Or was it a dance we used to do in College.

Jack

[Utah Geezer]

That clears it up for me. It makes sense. "Function and Sparkle" = "Farkle". It also justifies more Farkle for the RTL.

farkle
accessory.

The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of "function" and "sparkle", hence, farkle.

Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkel), to customize their machine.
One source attributes the term to Pete Wells, the organizer of a 1997 Honda ST1100 rally
www.nabble.com/Re:-Farkel,
{delete this line and join two halves for url}
-or-is-it-Farkle--p2354383.html

The term is well known in the sport touring community.

An enthusiast may be in the process of "farkling". The completed motorcycle would be all "farkled up". Radar detectors, Global Positioning System receivers, heated grips, and satellite radios are some of those farkles. Other accessories could be aftermarket seats, side and/or top cases or bar risers, which make the motorcycle more suitable for long miles.

F.A.R.K.L.E. -- Fancy Accessory Really Kool Likely Expensive