Hello, new rider.

Subject: Hello, new rider. Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:43 pm

I m 51. Started riding last year on a Ruckus, and while riding around the small towns, old guy tells me has a 72 Honda CB 350 for sale. Bought that but not good for all day riding. Took the moto safety course and then found a 2003 Wing for sale and have been riding all 3 since. The wing is for my longer trips out on the roads of west central IL. Few cars, great roads and lots of fun little towns and restaurants to find. Get some interesting looks pulling up on the wing. Most have never heard of the thing. I love riding the ruckus at when the sun is setting. The sky is from horizon to horizon here and so beautiful. Get near the rivers(Miss. and Illinois) and it gets hilly and twisty. My favorite ride is to Nauvoo IL. Not a Mormon. Looking forward to spring. Am about to put on a Led brake/turn signal to brighten up the rear end a bit. The danger of riding here is the deer. Not sure what I can do about that. I love hearing about people's trips/adventures and seeing photos. Very inspirational. Trying to figure out a long trip somewhere, probably w/ my brother. Have a nice ride.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:49 pm

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the forum. Please, make yourself at home here. sunny

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:57 pm

Hello Bob! cheers

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:35 pm

teachwisdom51,

Welcome to the Forum - enjoy the ride.

The January - February edition of RoadRUNNER ( http://www.roadrunner.travel/wp/ ) had a nice article (Shamrock Tour) about some rides in your area.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:58 am

Hi "Teach"!
Welcome to the best SWing place goin'. Haven't been riding very long myself and am glad to have this place to come to for its vast knowledge.
I know you'll enjoy it as I have.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:40 am

Welcome- enjoy the ride and don't feel shy about asking questions- you'll find a helpful group here. Ride safe.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:33 am

Howdy from Texas. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. small moped

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:43 am

Hi there from far afield!!!!

Welcome to our corner of Honda heaven :not worthy:

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:18 pm

Good to have you Bob... you are gonna like the way you look in this forum . . . . I guarantee it.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:35 am

My SWing is silver, came w/ Corbin seat and two oval backrests, Givi tall windshield(need it taller, I'm 6'3", any ideas?), and some nice silver/black aftermarket grips with nice flats on them for comfort on long rides.

Any ideas on boots? Comfort is the key.

I have pants jacket/w armor. Look like a futuristic drone warrior when fully decked out w/ silver reflective shield on helmet. People move out of my way at the gas station, and only my pants are black. No leather.

Now just waiting for 40 degree weather and dry roads.

Pics sometime soon.

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:25 pm

We vacationed in the Navoo area last year and I thought that it looked like a great place to ride. Welcome to the group.
Toro8

Subject: Re: Hello, new rider. Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:59 pm

TW51,

Welcome to the site and you get to ride in a nice area. I used to live in Champaign for many years, east central Illinois, and used to go ride down the river road sometimes. It sure is a nice ride.

If you need more height to your Givi screen you may want to try putting a Laminar Lip on it. I had a Majesty with a Givi screen and it wasn't tall enough so I put the Laminar Lip on it and it worked great.

When you get a chance to put some pics on it would be nice. And when you go on rides on the river please put a couple in. It will make me home sick. small moped

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