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MOWing
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 30
Age: 44
Location: Columbia, MO
Points: 866
Registration date: 2010-02-10
 |  Subject: Hello from central MO  Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:47 pm | |
| I have been a lurker here for the past year. It is time I joined in.
We live in Columbia, MO and are rapidly running out of virgin road within a 20 mile radius. My riding buddy has a Harley and is suffering from "Chrome Poisoning". He ribs be pretty hard about getting a real bike. Someday I may end up with an ST1300, but for now the wing is a blast. I like being able to bomb around town and still not be worried about taking 300 mile trip in comfort.
I have a Black 02 wing that just rolled over 50,000 in January. She has a little history. I bought it at a salvage auction, it had a trike kit installed that was damaged in a collision. For the most part it was intact. The bottom of the engine needed some creative JB weld repair work. See the list below of the fixes and mods.
1. Givi windshield
2. 2 Rear Tires (thinking about darkside next for better wear)
3. 1 front tire
4. Rebuilt the front forks (Seals/Bushings)
5. Replaced Drive belt. (Out of Spec)
6. Replaced front drive pullies. (They had gruves midway up pully)
7. Currently replacing rear pully moving plate and bearings. (Had a cold squeeler)
8. Have a buddy with a Linex shop, coated the lower fairing with linex it is now scratch proof, looks good to has a little texture to it.
9. Mounted 4.5" speakers on lid covers and 30watt amp for ipod.
10. Just added a J&M CB, so far it looks like it will be really cool.
11. Mounted drawer pulls on fairing lids, easier to open.
I am looking at adding a top box and fabricating an exhaust shield out of Stainles Plate. $200 for a piece of chromed plastic is crazy.
That is about it. If there are any members in central mo out there drop me a note.
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|   | | MikeO
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1724
Age: 62
Location: Western Europe
Points: 2863
Registration date: 2009-06-29
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:25 am | |
| Hello and welcome! Looking forward to seeing the photos of your bike. 
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'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Givi Airflow Screen, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.
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| | | | MOWing
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 30
Age: 44
Location: Columbia, MO
Points: 866
Registration date: 2010-02-10
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:47 am | |
| I posted a couple of pictures, It was a dreary day and the lighting is wrong. Next pretty day I will get some better ones. |
| | | | Opalsboy
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1279
Age: 67
Location: Rison, Arkansas
Points: 2692
Registration date: 2009-01-10
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:20 am | |
| Pics just show that even on dreary days Swings look bright and warm. And this is a Swing from a salvage yard? Nice mods btw...
Last edited by Opalsboy on Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:05 am; edited 1 time in total |
| | | | honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2248
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3589
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:42 am | |
| | MOWing wrote: | I have been a lurker here for the past year. It is time I joined in.
We live in Columbia, MO and are rapidly running out of virgin road within a 20 mile radius. My riding buddy has a Harley and is suffering from "Chrome Poisoning". He ribs be pretty hard about getting a real bike. Someday I may end up with an ST1300, but for now the wing is a blast. I like being able to bomb around town and still not be worried about taking 300 mile trip in comfort.
I have a Black 02 wing that just rolled over 50,000 in January. She has a little history. I bought it at a salvage auction, it had a trike kit installed that was damaged in a collision. For the most part it was intact. The bottom of the engine needed some creative JB weld repair work. See the list below of the fixes and mods.
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Are you going to HAMS ( http://www.silverwing600.com/rally-information-f2/heart-of-america-maxi-scooter-hams-meet-up-t929.htm#7630 ) this summer ?
| MOWing wrote: | | 8. Have a buddy with a Linex shop, coated the lower fairing with linex it is now scratch proof, looks good to has a little texture to it. |
What color??_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
| | | | tankyuong
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 387
Age: 37
Location: Missouri
Points: 1624
Registration date: 2009-07-11
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:25 am | |
| Guess what I'm in columbia too....We need to get together sometime, which part of town are you in? |
| | | | MOWing
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 30
Age: 44
Location: Columbia, MO
Points: 866
Registration date: 2010-02-10
| | Subject: Re: Hello from central MO Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:27 pm | |
| I am about a mile past home depot off clark lane (North East). I have seen a couple of Wings in town. At least one black one and two maroon ones. |
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