Last night while surfing the internet looking for a replacement bike I found a dealership in Steamboat Springs, Colorado that had a new 2009 Silverwing for sale for only $6,499.00. I called him this afternoon and after visiting with him for a bit, I decided to buy it. I am driving up to Steamboat tomorrow to sign the papers and ride it home. And so begins the next chapter in my Silverwing story... I will add more later...
DCC

This is truly some great news. Besure to take a few pictures of your new Silverwing to share with us.

Congratulations Dennis don't forget to put some photos as soon as possible

Now Alon, I sure want another Silverwing someday and wish I could go out and buy one, but this post is all about The Scootist new love.

Or does the "D" in DCC stand for Dennis???

Someday I'll get another

Thank you both. Dennis: my "D" is for David.
I had a very nice break-in ride home yesterday. My wife and I pulled into Steamboat about noon and went straight to the dealership. I just had to sign some papers and had them install a few items (topcase, exhaust, air filter), and by 3:00 pm we were heading back to Littleton. It is a 170 mile trip that crosses 2 big passes (Rabbit Ears and the Eisenhower tunnels).

We hit a couple of rain showers, but the bike performed flawlessly and with the superior weather protection provided by the Swing, I stayed dry. I'm not sure why, but I got my best gas mileage ever at 57.8 mpg. It wasn't because I stayed below 55 mph. I noticed that my rpms were low for a given speed. At 60 mph (indicated) the engine was only turning 4500 rpm. 5000 rpms had me travelling at 70 mph (indicated) This may be due to a combination of the smaller windscreen, the OEM variator and the better air filter and exhaust.

I have to admit that I sort of miss the extra kick provided by the J Costa, but I really like getting that sort of gas mileage. I will have to consider options.
More later.
DCC

Congratulations DCC and glad to hear you, the wife and bike are safe and sound.