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john grinsel
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 530
Points: 1603
Registration date: 2009-08-18
 |  Subject: More NT vs SilverWing  Wed May 25, 2011 4:31 pm | |
| Just got back from quick 1500 mile trip to MO----near Joplin.
Heavy Winds NT maybe better
Comfort in the Boiler that is the south----SilverWing is probably more comfortable.
Pushing bike around and doing U turns on dirt roads---Nature Breaks---SilverWing.
Air Management---jury is still out----one secret go slower regardless of bike.
Seat---NT I sit on the jewels, SilverWing not.
Although NT has very little engine heat coming on you-----SilverWing is better in 90 degree weather.
Rain---both ok.
605 miles first day----NT caused no body pain, hands tired.....but I am used to riding everyday---comfortable or I at 72 would have been dead.
I have been doing this 56 years, but you learn on every trip:
Mesh jackets suck when really hot or cold!
So hot---2 pr of boots required in South, change out each day. Sweating in the same boots after 3 days makes them uncomfortable.
I went back to hold habit of bib overalls----great when hot and work fine in cold, too.
One clean bathroom on return trip, Wendys near Nashville.
John Grinsel |
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lcseds
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 41
Points: 507
Registration date: 2011-02-15
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Wed May 25, 2011 5:06 pm | |
| I ride both all the time. Each has positive and negatives. I will probably trade the NT when the Silverwing gets a decent upgrade. Still working on the ergos of the NT. According to ergos on line, even with the MCL riser I am at a 20 degree lean. Too much. |
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2164
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3061
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 5:46 am | |
| | john grinsel wrote: |
One clean bathroom on return trip, Wendys near Nashville.
John Grinsel |
The highlight of your report for me, as the NT 700 is not available in Canada.
Thank you. |
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john grinsel
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 530
Points: 1603
Registration date: 2009-08-18
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 8:24 am | |
| Like to comment on "forward lean" That is exactly why NT is comfortable.
Bar Risers put you farther back from shield===buffeting.
Sitting upright=back pain.
Cruisers are very unfortable because of the high bars/feet forward.
SilverWing is/was the most comfortable feet forward scooter I have owned.
John G. |
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lcseds
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 41
Points: 507
Registration date: 2011-02-15
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 2:33 pm | |
| No forward lean is why the Silverwing is comfortable. Ergos show me at zero degrees lean. I can ride the Swing for hours without discomfort. The NT gives me discomfort after 30 minutes. If lean is where it's most comfortable, we'd all be on sport bikes. |
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wingmann
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 36
Age: 55
Location: HAM lake MN. USA
Points: 699
Registration date: 2010-08-22
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 7:27 pm | |
| What is a NT and who makes them . |
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Tagg
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 439
Points: 1082
Registration date: 2010-11-14
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 7:49 pm | |
| Those look like decent bikes, i might think about one! |
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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: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 8:23 pm | |
| | wingmann wrote: | | What is a NT and who makes them . |
http://powersports.honda.com/2011/nt700v.aspx_________________ 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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pja
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 157
Age: 65
Location: Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia
Points: 1183
Registration date: 2009-10-02
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Thu May 26, 2011 11:53 pm | |
| | honda_silver wrote: | | wingmann wrote: | | What is a NT and who makes them . |
http://powersports.honda.com/2011/nt700v.aspx |
See my post today on the "Mid Concept" that seems to be a reality. This bike ought to combine all the good bits of both the SilverWing AND the VT-700 (Deauville).
Regards,
Peter |
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MaxB
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 302
Age: 60
Location: Indiana
Points: 1321
Registration date: 2009-10-06
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Fri May 27, 2011 6:03 am | |
| | pja wrote: | | honda_silver wrote: | | wingmann wrote: | | What is a NT and who makes them . |
http://powersports.honda.com/2011/nt700v.aspx |
See my post today on the "Mid Concept" that seems to be a reality. This bike ought to combine all the good bits of both the SilverWing AND the VT-700 (Deauville).
Regards,
Peter |
I would say more of the DN-01 than the VT700. I like it.
MaxB |
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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: More NT vs SilverWing Fri May 27, 2011 11:42 am | |
| | bigbird wrote: | | john grinsel wrote: |
One clean bathroom on return trip, Wendys near Nashville.
John Grinsel |
The highlight of your report for me, as the NT 700 is not available in Canada.
Thank you. |
Round here in Nashville, that Wendy's is fricking FAMOUS. |
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exavid
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 412
Age: 69
Location: Medford, Oregon
Points: 1481
Registration date: 2009-07-17
| | Subject: Re: More NT vs SilverWing Fri May 27, 2011 7:19 pm | |
| I looked at an NT when I considered downsizing a bit from my Goldwing but after sitting on the NT decided the GW is definitely the long distance bike for me. The SW is the best for local riding. |
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