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ajay
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 9
Location: SE Pennsylvania
Points: 629
Registration date: 2010-09-18
 |  Subject: New S'wing-er  Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:59 am | |
| Hi,
Just bought a low mileage (682 mi) '05 abs S'wing. I have been riding scooters, cycles since 1968, but this is my first real maxi scooter. Currently also own BMW R1150GS, and a Kymco Granvista (250cc) which is going up for sale. Commute to work will soon be longer, and I wanted abs system. I welcome any advice on good rides, local get togethers, modifications (hyper pro, air cleaners, heated grips?, etc.
Thank you to all who participate and especially to the forum administrator.
Ajay |
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2258
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3605
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:16 am | |
| | ajay wrote: | | Just bought a low mileage (682 mi) '05 abs S'wing. I have been riding scooters, cycles since 1968, but this is my first real maxi scooter. |
Welcome to the friendliest Silverwing forum.
| ajay wrote: | | Commute to work will soon be longer, and I wanted abs system. |
Do ride year round??
_________________ 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  |
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ajay
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 9
Location: SE Pennsylvania
Points: 629
Registration date: 2010-09-18
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:30 am | |
| | honda_silver wrote: | | ajay wrote: | | Just bought a low mileage (682 mi) '05 abs S'wing. I have been riding scooters, cycles since 1968, but this is my first real maxi scooter. |
Welcome to the friendliest Silverwing forum.
| ajay wrote: | | Commute to work will soon be longer, and I wanted abs system. |
Do ride year round??
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not in snow, predictable rain, or below 30F |
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Waspie
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1739
Age: 60
Location: Portland, UK
Points: 2905
Registration date: 2009-07-26
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:43 pm | |
| Welcome ajay.
I can confirm the 'Wing' is an awesome commuter scooter!!!!!! I use mine daily for a fifty mile commute in all weathers. Rain -hail - snow even very high winds but definitely NOT ice!
Look forward to hearing your views on the 'Wing'. |
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DuggleBogey
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 326
Age: 44
Location: Middle Tennessee
Points: 1086
Registration date: 2010-06-05
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:18 pm | |
| I commute 50 miles each way with my S-wing too. But I keep an eye on the weather reports and don't intentionally ride in rain. I'm not sure how long into the winter I will be able to keep riding. As long as I can, but I'm not going to make myself too miserable. I do have a car, as much as I hate to drive it. |
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trouble1100
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 176
Age: 55
Location: Plum Pa
Points: 1012
Registration date: 2010-04-30
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:40 am | |
| | ajay wrote: | I welcome any advice on good rides, local get togethers.
Ajay |
Welcome Ajay,
Unfortunately you just missed your areas semi-annual maxi scooter rally. Even worse my sweetie and I missed this ride also. The good news is the spring rally will be here when we are ready to take in the fresh scent of the Amish countryside.
For a taste on what goes on take a look at this link and open the “ANNUAL MID ATLANTIC FALL RALLY DETAIL” topic.
http://burgmanusa.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=13&sid=f0ec1c4d14df7b6695bfd96489a6c056
Here is the official rally link.
http://www.midatlanticscoot.com/
Hope to see ya in the spring…….
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Ron
Currently in the stable ……
03 Reflex
04 GL1800
04 TRX 350 ES
06 Silverwing
07 Burgman
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Jeff Rosenkranz
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 232
Points: 1134
Registration date: 2009-12-31
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:53 pm | |
| Hi Ajay. A BMW GS rider!  Still the ultimate motorcycle to those of us who have been around a while. I have a Honda XR250L that I pretend is a GS. Imagination........its a wonderful distraction.! The Silverwing is definitely an addicting two wheeler. Hope you enjoy yours. Hey.....How about a set of Krauser hard cases for your SW??? Oh, this summer I saw an R750/5 this with 125k on the odo. The owner looked like Grizzly Addams.....no bear tho. Take care Ajay. Jeff. |
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lesley & John
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 113
Age: 41
Location: bristol uk
Points: 794
Registration date: 2010-09-19
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:40 am | |
| hi all just about to buy our second silverwing,my name john and i currently ride a 1993 fj1200 abs and my wife lesley rides a yx 600 radian on a 1990 plate .unfortunately the salt on these roads in england dont do the bikes any favours |
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Jeff Rosenkranz
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 232
Points: 1134
Registration date: 2009-12-31
| | Subject: Re: New S'wing-er Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:15 pm | |
| Hey Lesley. I know that FJ of yours is a torque monster,............but years ago I rode a Yamaha Radian around a half mile kart track.......and that short wheel based, quick reving Yammy, is still one of my all time favorite memories. Your wife.......is she married? Dont mind me Lesley, I remind myself of Steve Martins character in the "Jerk". "Wow......the new phone books here!!!" Jeff.
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