How old are you?

vito · Subject: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:08 am

Most of the SW owners I have met are old codgers like me (I'm 65) who have ridden for many years but find it less comfortable than it used to be to mount and shift on a motorcycle, and chose a scooter as a better way to ride. I wonder how many younger riders of the SW are out there or if the SW is really an old guys bike.

joncallihan · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:43 am

Considering that I have actually "met" no SW owners (only on line, like this), my guess is that most of us are not young.
Like Vito, I have been a "biker" for some 40+ years (never a Harley, tho).
I got the SW the day after I dropped my BMW K1100LT at a stop sign and needed help from a couple of young people to get it back on its tires.
I've noted on other forums that I have not really enjoyed riding as much as this since I gave up trying to be a trials rider in the early 70's.

I was 71 on my last birthday.

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The answer is 42.

We all know what a SilverWing looks like, this is what I paint when I'm "working".

**JeffR** · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:04 am

Hi,

I'm 49, soon to be 50, and have ridden scooters since for the last 4-5 years. I rode m/c's since I was 15 and mini-bikes since I was 12. I really find that I just like this big scooters and think I will stay with them for some time. I am looking forward to see if Honda does come out with the Silver Wing 750. Not that I need one, and wouldn't buy one right away, but it would be nice to have larger tires and another 10-15 hp.

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Ride safe,

JeffR

2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles)
2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles)
2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles)

Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt

skiwoods · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:08 pm

Well, so far I'm the pup at the young age of 48! My SW is the first motor driven bike and I bought it just about a year ago. I'm as anxious as a kid on December 23rd waiting for riding season in the midwest.

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stinger_06 · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:18 pm

Got ya beat skiwoods........I'm 45 pushing 46 this year. But I know I'm not the
youngest one here. Razz

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04 SWing (Ole Salty)
06 ST1300 (STinger)
96 PC800 (traded for ST)

The Scootist · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:30 pm

Hey Jeff.
The big 50!
Hope you have something special planned for that day. My wife threw a party for about 60 of our closest friends when I hit 50. I will be 52 this November.

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Or maybe a Kawasaki Concours 1400 with ABS...

or an ST1300...

Let's ride...

Gene · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:03 pm

42 Years old and wish I bought the SW years ago.

DickO · Subject: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:27 pm

Hi All,

I am 63 now but will turn over the big 6-4 in about 3 weeks. I'm sorta like "skiwoods" in that I had never had a motorized 2 wheeler of any sort before until I got my '05 bike in June (?) of 2008. I lurked on all the Silver Wing sites for about 3 years debating on whether or not to take the plunge (at my advanced age). However the instructor at the cycle rider's safety course convinced me I'd be alright. I still don't ride a whole lot but come warm weather I'll get to going again.

Ride Safe Friends,

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DickO
2005 Black -- ABS -- Givi Windshield -- Bestem T-Box 929 w/brake lite
Wig Wag brake lites -- 2x 3" Spoiler mounted LED brake/running lites
Wrist Rest -- American Legion Riders -- Kansas Patriot Guard

scooterbob · Subject: Re: How old are you? Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:48 pm

What am I?

Ambitions of a 30 year old stuck in a 52 year old body.

Have a great one
bob

cruiser · Subject: Re: How old are you? Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:04 pm

Well I'm a solid 45 adding one in march. scooterbob couldn't have said it better.
The mind says GO the body says Noooo. lol

boatswain · Subject: Re: How old are you? Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:14 pm

68 years old and feel much younger. The past two years I've done several long distance trips averaging 9000 miles in four months. This year I have plans to travel more often than in the past.

mitzger · Subject: Re: How old are you? Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:31 pm

Will be 76 next Sat. but still enjoy the rides.... Like some of the others, had a GW 1500 SE up until I got the Swing the 1st of Feb. this year... Just got tired of the up shifting and down shifting w/ the GW... The Swing rides like a dream for me..

Tom G

Bernardo · Subject: Re: How old are you? Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:23 am

JeffR wrote:

Hi,

I'm 49, soon to be 50, and have ridden scooters since for the last 4-5 years. I rode m/c's since I was 15 and mini-bikes since I was 12. I really find that I just like this big scooters and think I will stay with them for some time. I am looking forward to see if Honda does come out with the Silver Wing 750. Not that I need one, and wouldn't buy one right away, but it would be nice to have larger tires and another 10-15 hp.

JeffR,

You have just described the Gilera GP800... Exclamation

Although sadly, it doesn't have as much underseat storage, but it does have an 850cc V-twin. On a different forum I read one of the guys in Germany has put on a rather awesome sounding leo Vince exhaust, and lighter variator rollers... He says it acclerates quicker and top speed is over 120mph, and quite stable.... When I test rode one 7 months or so ago found it weaved at about 105mph... Anyway I think he has a different screen on his machine, perhaps that has sorted out the weave, or the one I tested had a problem. I'd be interested to see what his new 0-60mph is as the standard Gilera is about 5.7 seconds I believe....

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driftwoodpoint · Subject: Re: How old are you? Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:59 am

I'm hitting the big 60 this July. Somehow I'm not real excited about that. But I work hard fighting it all the way...LOL bounce

We just got back from five weeks in Florida last night and while I was there I walked just over 250 miles! I lifted weights and was motivated by my new bike waiting at the Honda dealership in Richmond, IN. I'm so excited to get on and learn about this new bike. After an Elite, and two Helix the past 15 years I am excited about moving up to the Silverwing. I've ridden on and off most of my life but am still interested in learning more and traveling more this summer.
I think I have a young spirit and that keeps me going...I'm looking forward to lots and lots of active years ahead.

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All who wander are not lost

04 Yellow Honda Helix (sold at 13,600)
09 Red Honda Silverwing (18,100)

Bernardo · Subject: Re: How old are you? Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:41 am

Gene wrote:

42 Years old and wish I bought the SW years ago.

Hey isn't it good to be 42 and a young pup! I agree with your sentiments about the S'wing.

I never really got into powerful high rev sports bikes, was always more into heavier touring bikes with loads of torque. Had my first BMW tourer in my mid twenties..

I'm 43 in August, and still into heavier touring type bikes /scoots with loads of torque...

JeffR, I note that our ages and star signs are displayed on the forum... I was wondering if you could come up with a formula that takes ones actual age, and computes an apparent age given the obvious penchant here for riding bikes and scoots...

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Happy Riding! Best wishes, Bernardo

Nurture faith, hope, and tolerance in the human condition. Live in the moment!
Remember, your future potential is only as free as your own prejudice and perception.