john grinsel Silver Wing Expert

Number of posts: 530 Points: 1604 Registration date: 2009-08-18
 | Subject: 2012 SilverWing Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:44 am | |
| Has anyone seen info if the SilverWing will be in Honda USA program for 2012??
I want to buy another 2012 model year might be better, but if 2011 is last, I will try to work deal with local dealer before there are none.
Don't want anything to do with new fancy models that might come along. SilverWing remains fairly simple, even has none chip key!
Money goes down today---if 2012 is yellow. I have NT (new) right now and it is fine, probably much cheaper to own than scooter----no belt @16,000 miles, I have made the choice to look at valves at 30,000 miles when I change air filter. near 15,000 miles now....no trouble, great air management.....better tire mileage than scooter....of course tires cost more.....if you can believe this SilverWing rear wheel is easier to remove. NT costs twice as much to insure as SilverWing in my area!
I have already had 400 Burgman (fine approx $800 cheaper than SilverWing plus is Fehling makes saddlebag mounts that GIVI E21 TOP LOADING bags work. Had Yamaha TMAX---- ride a lot and very complicated maint., poor air management, but really fun. Also 5 250cc Honda Scooter----250 just fine with me....but nothing on this market in the proven Japanese brands. New Vespas, way over priced and from what I here expensive parts and dealers folding right and left.
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honda_silver Site Admin

Number of posts: 2258 Age: 51 Location: Georgetown, Tx Points: 3606 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: 2012 SilverWing Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:09 am | |
| | john grinsel wrote: | | Has anyone seen info if the SilverWing will be in Honda USA program for 2012?? |
I believe Honda does not announce their Honda Silverwing schedule ( till last/latest possible ) at end-of-year._________________ 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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john grinsel Silver Wing Expert

Number of posts: 530 Points: 1604 Registration date: 2009-08-18
 | Subject: Re: 2012 SilverWing Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:58 am | |
| Just looked up Fehling.de-----they do now make saddlebag mounts for the SilverWing, that will now take GIVI E-21 bags. Last time I looked, there were none for SilverWing. German stuff has to have TUV or otherwise approval and usually won't fall off or wiggle too much. |
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MikeO Site Admin

Number of posts: 1724 Age: 62 Location: Western Europe Points: 2868 Registration date: 2009-06-29
 | Subject: Re: 2012 SilverWing Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:36 pm | |
| Very interesting!
I think the strength is still good but the chrome on the Fehling's stuff is a bit dodgy now - I smeared Vaseline on all the joints to stop the rust on the set I had on my X9 and a friend had all his rechromed in the UK. _________________ 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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MikeO Site Admin

Number of posts: 1724 Age: 62 Location: Western Europe Points: 2868 Registration date: 2009-06-29
 | Subject: Re: 2012 SilverWing Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:46 pm | |
| Damn - only for the SWT. _________________ 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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