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SWing_man
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 1
Age: 67
Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Points: 677
Registration date: 2010-07-19
 |  Subject: Introductions  Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:47 pm | |
| Hello,
I am new to this forum. At the end of March 2010, I bought a 2003 Candy Glory Red Silver Wing with 13,027 miles on it. I had spent a lot of time looking for a Silver Wing or a Honda PC800. Settled on the SW and have totally enjoyed it. I am now 65 and really enjoy the "step-thru" for getting on and the 1 gear transmission. In my 20's and 30's, I owned Harleys and enjoyed them, even riding from one ocean to the other once. But now I am not interested in waking my neighbors 4 blocks away, so the SW is just perfect for me. People don't believe I cruise the interstate highways on it.
Anyway, I live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I have been retired for 3 years, but I do work as a Walmart greeter 4 days a week. (Stop laughing!!) This little job puts gas in my airplane and pays the hangar rent. Yes, I probably do wake up people when I take off in the airplane, but, at least, not with the putt!!
Have fun and enjoy your scooters!!!
Glenn |
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JeffR
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1672
Age: 52
Location: Fremont, Ca
Points: 2942
Registration date: 2008-12-19
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:00 pm | |
| Glenn,
After I stop laughing I would like to welcome you to the site. (just kidding). I rode a Sportster for about 4 years and liked it but my SWing is much more comfortable. But I'm sure the big Harleys are really nice on the interstate, and I still would like a Harley one day again. Please look around the site and if you have any questions we have people here to answer them.
If you get a chance you can create your own "folder' in the "Album" section and post some pics of your SWing so we can all see. If you plan to do any mods there are many of us that can help since most of us do that. Again Welcome. _________________ 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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DennisB
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2397
Points: 4094
Registration date: 2008-12-28
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:09 pm | |
| Hey Glenn, Welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to join in. I rode Harleys for the past 40 years and I must say I'm very happy with my Silverwing. Rode this old 59 panhead for the last 20 years. Now I can't lift my leg over a bike because of arthritis. Sold it last year.  Again....Welcome |
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Janewayfan
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 25
Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ
Points: 706
Registration date: 2010-07-18
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:43 pm | |
| Welcome, Glenn! <waving from west central NJ...the purdy part of Jersey  ) You sure do live and ride in a great area! Bry |
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Opalsboy
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1279
Age: 67
Location: Rison, Arkansas
Points: 2695
Registration date: 2009-01-10
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:08 pm | |
| Welcome Glenn... we have a lot in common... you will get to know me more as time goes on... you have got a great scoot. I had an 03 that I wrecked on April 14th, just as you were getting yours. Loved the thing a bunch. You will too. Congratulations and welcome again. |
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jdeereanton
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1767
Age: 74
Location: Huntsville, AL
Points: 3056
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:07 am | |
| Glenn,
Welcome to the forum - enjoy. |
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MikeO
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1724
Age: 62
Location: Western Europe
Points: 2866
Registration date: 2009-06-29
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:22 am | |
| A warm welcome from the European Chapter! (well, one member of it - I suspect all the others are out riding in the fab weather we're having) 
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Mike - Riding on the right - riding for pleasure!
'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.
www.x9ownersclub.co.uk - for all Maxi-Riders who want to RIDE!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Edmund Burke
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skiwoods
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 179
Age: 51
Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago
Points: 1403
Registration date: 2008-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:56 am | |
| Hi Glenn, I just sent you a PM in response to the email you sent me. Welcome to the forum! As a fellow pilot and SW rider, we share at least two wonderful things to do! |
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crahar
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 241
Age: 64
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Points: 1249
Registration date: 2009-08-31
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:00 am | |
| Howdy and welcome aboard from Texas enjoy the company and the ride.You want find a better group of folk around for the most part.There's a couple of us might be gittin the big head with them thar trike things but ya'll learn to ignore them.  Craig  |
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ronjr009
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 179
Location: Greeneville, TN
Points: 1473
Registration date: 2008-12-28
| | Subject: Re: Introductions Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:47 pm | |
| Hey Glenn,
Good to have your aboard. The best thing about these scooters is that they are easier to mount and dismount. I sometimes ride horses with my wife and I can appreciate the difference between a motorcycle style mount vs. scooter style. The Silverwing is a very capable machine and very reliable. If you are into accessorizing, check out the things that DennisB (the Harley Panhead guy above) makes. He has a lot of nice accessories for the Swing and their are lots of commercial items as well to help you customize the bike to your liking. Happy Swinging! Ron |
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