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wingnprayer Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 107 Points: 592 Registration date: 2009-06-27
 | Subject: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:39 am | |
| Just wondering how reliable and long lasting these machines really are? So thought it might be interesting to ask people to post their high mileages and/or their most expensive single repair/replacement to date (not accident related).
Approx running cost since purchase might also be interesting, but minus insurance, fuel, road tax, etc. Just the actual maintenance and new parts over X amount of years, including tires, battery, etc. Accessories don't count, although a separate total cost for those might be interesting! _________________ Grace - thank God I don't get what I deserve, but instead get what I don't.
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|  | | dspevack Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts: 439 Age: 45 Location: Miami, FL Points: 1116 Registration date: 2008-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:04 pm | |
| Well, not all part replacements are due to wear and tare I know of one person who rode his swing for 133,000 miles before selling it to someone who has put another 30,000 on and its still going strong. Other people turn it into a dirt bike, or ride two up overloaded. I haven't seen anyone who does that say the Swing let them down when they overloaded it, but it does mean more wear on the shocks and tires. _________________ Reality is irrelevant. Its perception that counts. Control people's perceptions, and you control their reality.
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|  | | Cornishman Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 181 Age: 56 Location: Wiltshire UK Points: 723 Registration date: 2009-04-04
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:19 pm | |
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|  | | paul_scooter Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 71 Location: Prescott Arizona Points: 671 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:14 pm | |
| I bought my 2004 swing new and it now has 31,000 miles on it. I do all my own work on my bikes. The only non normal wear and tear thing i had to do so far is to replace my fork seals. I do tend to use it off road sometimes. It's been a dependable low upkeep ride. Paul |
|  | | JeffR Site Admin

Number of posts: 1321 Age: 51 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 1888 Registration date: 2008-12-20
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:37 pm | |
| I bought mine new in March of '07 and have 24,000 miles now. It runs great and have only changed tires, oil, and will have my first brake job this coming Thursday for the front and rear. I am also going to have one fork seal replaced too. Other than the normal maintenance I have had no trouble at all. I will probably change the anti-freeze this summer. But this thing has just been so bullet-proof so far. _________________ 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
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|  | | mr fish Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 265 Location: uk Points: 861 Registration date: 2009-03-23
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:13 am | |
| Mines now on 21500 miles I havent had it long but ive replaced the belt front and rear tyres,front wheel bearings and front brake pads which accoriding to the service history was also done at 16000 miles ,mine has had careless owners although it has been serviced at the correct intervals ...its been through a couple of winters outside and always ridden but starts first push of the button _________________ John
just chillin The bikes standard but the rider has mods
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|  | | gunars Scooter Rider

Number of posts: 6 Age: 31 Location: Riga, Latvia, LV Points: 478 Registration date: 2009-05-19
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:46 am | |
| Boutght used with 11000kms on the clock in mint condition. 18000 kms and counting Replaced tyres and oil within maintanance. All other are performance replacements. |
|  | | The Scootist Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 309 Age: 52 Location: Littleton, Colorado Points: 855 Registration date: 2009-01-23
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:05 am | |
| Bought my 2007 new last July (2008). Will hit 9,000 miles this week. No repairs yet, just a couple of routine oil changes, 1 new tire change, and a number of elective modifications to boost performance or for comfort/convenience. _________________ 2007 Silverwing - "Growler" - with 18,000+ miles and counting; Givi windshield, Givi top case with back rest, K&N air filter in a drilled air box, Leo Vince Exhaust, J Costa variator, HyperPro Springs, and Oxford heated grips. All I need now is a power commander, and a nitrous kit with a blower...
Or maybe a Kawasaki Concours 1400 with ABS...
or an ST1300...
Let's ride...
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|  | | churchlady53 Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 53 Age: 57 Location: Old Fort, NC Points: 558 Registration date: 2009-05-03
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:52 pm | |
| 723 miles and $86 for the 600 mile service. |
|  | | Emeskay Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 230 Age: 50 Location: Southern Maryland Points: 717 Registration date: 2009-06-15
 | Subject: Re: Highest and most expensive! Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:41 am | |
| I'm close to 8,000 miles, and I bought it used with about the same. No non-maintenance repairs yet, except to replace the gas tank, which was a recall. _________________ Ride safe, everyone!
Candy red Silverwing with Clearview vented windshield, Manic Salamander handlebar weights, Givi top box, fog lights, Alaskan Sheepskin seat cover, 12 volt auxiliary, heated grips, 3 Brothers backrest, ABS brakes, Waterproof GPS holder
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