Two of my riding buds have varedaros great for the road not so hot off it though the engine is from the vtr firestorm so has side mounted rads (not good if it falls over)another guy has a kawasaki klv (rebadged vstrom suzuki) which is a bit better all round personally if i were going around the world a yamaha tenere or bmw gs800
or maybe my silverwing lol

p.s i do like africa twins better than varederos

I had a recall on my S'wing. The gas tank had to be replaced. This was very serious.

I have a 2004 Swing and recently I pulled into a station to top off the tank, which was quite empty. When I removed the cap from the filler neck, gas shot out the neck and drenched me and the whole scoot. The gas came out under a lot of pressure, and it was very fortunate that no fire started. As I stood there covered with gas, watching fuel run down on the hot exhaust, I tried to figure out what had gone wrong. Anybody ever have this happen to them?

Captlucky,

You should check this link out about the gas tank:

http://scootertrap.com/2003%20Honda%20Silverwing%20Fuel%20System%20Recall.pdf

I would read this carefully and then take this in to your dealer. If it falls under this recall they have to repair it for free. Look at the date at towards the top of the link. Keep us informed of the fix if you would. Hope this helps.

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Bernardo wrote:

Hi Fellas, I hear you. I bought a New Beetle diesel in 1999 to "save money". Endless tinkering and mods later I'd spent $40,000 on my $20,000 car and wasted hundreds of gallons of fuel driving it for no reason. I would have spent less money had I bought a boring, gas-guzzling SUV.

I had a 99 diesel beetle too. Traded in for Honda CR-V at the point of about $17000 repairs, jumped ship earlier than you. I am glad VW does not sell motorcycles here.

Good day all, I wanted to get this issue out to some fellow Wingers who may find it of help. I'm 46 and have been a mech-nic most of my life so one of things I've learned to hate is electrical issues. They can be a real B%@$H to find. So guess what? I'm on the hunt. My 10amp (Horn Meter) fuse was burning on occasion. Since my 03 had less then 200 miles on it I knew all the wiring was good and fresh. So common cents suggested to look around moving parts Not 2 many places w/moving parts on this thing so my focus went to the steering and forks. I don't mind learning but getting the body off this thing was a bear. I noticed a polished area on the corner of my fork bearing cap. Rolled the harness over and there it was It was cut by the cap from turning. Which explained the intermittent fuse disposal some times when I made R turn. The factory had closed the wire loom keepers to close so I arranged them to where it wouldn't be an issue. So if U hear of someone burning fuse's tell'em what I had found. Thanks to Honda for setting me straight with posting photos.
Well B Safe and Stay Frosty.

Hey Red,

Welcome to the forum and thank's for the good information.

Red,

Thanks for the good info and the photo's. Also, welcome to the forum and please try to be an active member. It seems you could offer a lot of info with your background. There are quite a few knowledgeable members here to also give advice. How do you like the SWing?

Problems have been conspicuousness absent for the 2+ years and 21,000 I'm just getting ready with this sites help to change Belt and replaceable drive parts. I have change the final drive Oil and keep the Oil Changes coming along regularly. some times I'm bothered by a harmonic rattle that seems to happen in the lower throttle range but goes away with some speed. I'm about ready to jump into the expense of a valve adjustment and tune up. Sparky's are new, Oil new, Final drive New.I've never checked the coolant. and I may need to look at the brake Pads. it's a 2007 that I bought with 50 miles on it in august 2008. I've Change tire once.

Hi Papa johns,

"I'm about ready to jump into the expense of a valve adjustment and tune up."

Holly smokes...valve adjustment and tune up! Tune-up is new plugs....A valve adjustment...Gee, I have never heard of a Silverwing needing one at 21,000 miles. I just think you would be throwing your money away.

papa johns
At 21,000 I think I would replace the belt.

And how have you gotten away with a single tire change in 21K miles? I really need to know!

papajohns,

I don't think you would need the valve adjustment unless you have experienced a decrease in mpg's or it running differently. Maybe just have them check them instead of adjusting them. I hear it is about a $400 job but not really sure. I change my belt now at about 16,000 miles, except for the first time when I changed to the Kevlar belt, since I would hate for it to break and get me in a bind.

Has anyone on this site adjusted your valves yet? And did you notice a performance difference before and after?

The only problem I've had is managing enough riding time, and I can't blame the scoot for that.
Craig

the only serious problem that arises comes from who is riding on the bike