Hey from El Paso!

Just recently got back into riding and while I don't yet have a Silverwing, I do have a PCX 150 and a two week old Forza. Still, thinking a little bit ahead, I would like learn about SWings with an eye towards doing some serious touring in my retirement years.

Gary

Welcome from Houston, just around the corner from you (in Texas terms anyway). This is a really good site with lots of helpful people. You'll learn a lot I'm sure.

Thanks, LDB. I think I've seen you elsewhere on the web, maybe Maxi-Scoots? We lived in Beaumont for 14 years, Lufkin for 7 ... I think of myself as an East Texas although we've lived all over. Appreciate the welcome!

Gary

Yes, I visit that one and twtex also plus a few others that aren't bike related. I'm in Friendswood but usually start out with Houston as most everyone has heard of it. Born and grew up in Houston proper and never left the area. I just got a new 2012 leftover SW a couple of weeks ago. They are great bikes. If/when you make the jump you will be very pleased I'm sure.

Hi powpilot,

A "hello" from a Swing rider in nearby Las Cruces.

Seems as if you are newly retired and, as such, might be interested in a scooter riding group of mainly over age 65 in Las Cruces that I belong to. (Two of our members live in El Paso, west side, by the way.)

We ride every two weeks for breakfast or lunch, weather dependent, from Las Cruces to Hatch or Anthony. And we might sprinkle an off-week trip once or twice a year. Let me know if you're interested. You'd fit right in with your Forza, a very nice ride. (We stay off the Interstates.)

Jim

   

Seems as if you are newly retired and, as such, might be interested in a scooter riding group of mainly over age 65 in Las Cruces that I belong to. (Two of our members live in El Paso, west side, by the way.)

Jim, that sounds like fun! I tried to PM you, but have not posted enough yet. Perhaps you can PM me with some contact information. I bought my bike up there and used to spend some time at the Comcast Cable office. Charming city!

Gary

LDB wrote:

I'm in Friendswood but usually start out with Houston as most everyone has heard of it.

Our oldest and dearest friends just moved from The Woodlands north to a golf course community in Conroe.  When I was flying, we used to visit several times a year, but since I hung that up its only at Christmas.

Seems it was you who mentioned a new 2012 Silverwing out on the Katy Fwy.  I looked at that right after I had purchased the Forza, but having bought two scooters in six weeks, I need to cool my heels and let my wife adjust.

Gary

Welcome to the site and yes an Swing will tour nicely.

Howdy and welcome from down the road. About 600 miles, but still in Texas.    

Yes, mine came from Wild West Honda in Katy. They still have one left according to the website. Mine was removed the day after I got it so that's probably correct. Bo is the guy to talk to. If you're a gambler tell him Leo sent you.

Hi Yo wrote:

   Howdy and welcome from down the road. About 600 miles.     

Thanks, Hi Yo! 600 miles would be the Metroplex?

powpilot,

Welcome and hope you are able to find a nice SWing. They will take you anywhere you want to go. Have you tried touring on your Forza? And how do you like the Forza? I think it is a really cool looking scoot and looks very comfortable. I haven't had a chance to sit on one yet though. Welcome.

JeffR_ wrote:

powpilot

Welcome and hope you are able to find a nice SWing.  They will take you anywhere you want to go.  Have you tried touring on your Forza?   And how do you like the Forza?  I think it is a really cool looking scoot and looks very comfortable.  I haven't had a chance to sit on one yet though.  Welcome.

The Forza is terrific, Jeff!  I've only had it two weeks so no opportunity to tour yet.  With an AirHawk on the seat, it is very comfortable and I'm getting 73 mpg according to the gauge.  I have not had anybody sitting behind me yet, so don't know how that will work.

Gary

powpilot I believe you now have enough posts to now utilize the PMs.  

powpilot wrote:

Hi Yo wrote:

   Howdy and welcome from down the road. About 600 miles.     

Thanks, Hi Yo!  600 miles would be the Metroplex?

I refer to it as the Metromess!!!   

Hi Yo wrote:

powpilot wrote:

Hi Yo wrote:

   Howdy and welcome from down the road. About 600 miles.     

Thanks, Hi Yo!  600 miles would be the Metroplex?

   I refer to it as the Metromess!!!     

Indeed! My youngest son and most of our grandkids live in Arlington, so we visit regularly. At some point, we will be moving that way, probably Benbrook.

Gary

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new scoots. For info on touring check out some of the trips that have been taken on SWings in the "Rides" section of the forum!

Welcome from Winter Haven, Fl. In 2007 a group of us Nam Vets organized a ride to El Paso or rather Ft. Bliss where we took basic training. We had 3 Swings on the trip. Might organize another some time.

Hey   I'm new here too. Been thru your area many of a times with the big truck (42yrs) of riding now have a 2013 Swing and planing a month long trip to see my Son in El Paso he also works for the Army sometimes at the base and other times  in White Sands. The trip to Houston and Midland is ok but that last stretch form the Flying J thru Vanhorn got me a little NERVOUS  

Joe

compguy wrote:

Welcome from Winter Haven, Fl. In 2007 a group of us Nam Vets organized a ride to El Paso or rather Ft. Bliss where we took basic training. We had 3 Swings on the trip. Might organize another some time.

Man, that's a long ride! You should see Ft Bliss these days ... over 32,000 uniformed troops.

MajikalJoe wrote:

Hey   I'm new here too. Been thru your area many of a times with the big truck (42yrs) of riding now have a 2013 Swing and planing a month long trip to see my Son in El Paso he also works for the Army sometimes at the base and other times  in White Sands. The trip to Houston and Midland is ok but that last stretch form the Flying J thru Vanhorn got me a little NERVOUS  

Joe

Let me know if you're coming this way, Joe. Maybe we grab a bite to eat and talk scooters. Yeah, not much out there around Van Horn and Sierra Blanca.

Gary

Well hopefully the new scoot is broke in by Midland and I make that run in all day lite hours I know coming thru there at night you see all kinds of nasty poop going on. Hey maybe you care to scoot over and we can ride back to Old El Paso   together... Don't know where to find info on riding buddy's to meet along the way would be nice to run in a group.

MajikalJoe wrote:

Well hopefully the new scoot is broke in by Midland and I make that run in all day lite hours I know coming thru there at night you see all kinds of nasty poop going on. Hey maybe you care to scoot over and we can ride back to Old El Paso   together... Don't know where to find info on riding buddy's to meet along the way would be nice to run in a group.

When are you planning the trip?

A big hello from the far east side of town.

DarthJ wrote:

A big hello from the far east side of town.

Back at you, Jim.

So, another 11 year old SilverWing found a new owner today!  I picked up a 2003 with around 13,500 miles on it at a very affordable price!  She needs some new tires, but other than that reflects a real pride of ownership.

While my Forza will remain my primary ride, I wanted something with a little more oomph on those occasions when my wife rides along.  Hopefully this will get up started doing a little touring together.

So you did pick up the Swing. Very nice. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed mine.

Welcome powpilot from a close neighbor in Princeton, MN. Just a hop, skip and a jump. But that depends on how far you can hop, skip and jump...

This is a great site with lots of information.

I got my 08 SWing in April from my sister near Pensacola, FL. Runs great and is a lot of fun to ride.

powpilot,

Congrats on your new SWing and I'm sure you will really enjoy 2 up riding. The SWing also gets over 80 mpg when riding at 75 mph... wait for it...wait for it. I'm just kidding !!! But if you have any questions please come back and ask. I just sat on a Forza and I liked it. Even though I'm 6' tall I only have a 32" inseam so I felt comfortable on it. I miss my SWing but enjoy my CTX700, but the SWing is a great touring bike.

jasunday wrote:

So you did pick up the Swing. Very nice. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed mine.

Actually, I won't pick it up until Saturday morning, Jim. Lynda wasn't with me, so I had to leave it. I probably will not bring it to the Thursday morning rides until I put new tires on it.

Good thinking replacing the tires; safety first.

Awesome, Gary. I'm available if you need assistance.

DarthJ wrote:

Awesome, Gary.  I'm available if you need assistance.

Thanks, Jim!

Welcome Gary.  I'm new to this forum also having just purchased a new 2012 Swing at a good price in Dallas.  Been riding since I was a pup but got used to not shifting when I owned a Majesty scooter (great bike) and commuted to work.  Sold the Majesty, missed it, so picked up the Swing.  I have a V-Strom also but on a ride last year up to Arkansas (Queen Willimena), I took the Majesty (Scooter) and found I liked it a lot when the weather's cool and rainy (more protection).  Anyway, welcome.  This is a great site with great tech articles.  From your user name "powpilot" (and I should know this) did you fly in the military and/or Airlines (I work for Southwest)?  Do you still fly much?

Welcome! Our Yamaya Dealer "Celies Cycle Center," just took a 2004 Silverwing in on trade with a Can Am. I am sure he wants it out of his shop so will sell it pretty reasonable. It has 17,400 smiles on it.
They maintain any thing I can't do on my 2005. Mainly tire changes. I have short of 45000 smiles on mine but it looks like new yet. It has been a very good Silverwing and I plan to ride it until I am too old to ride. Pushing 78 Aug. 31st.

Happy and safe riding to all of you out there. Silverwings are a good way to go. Easy to handle quick, and good looking.

welcome from the chicago area.

dwoodul wrote:

Anyway, welcome.  This is a great site with great tech articles.  From your user name "powpilot" (and I should know this) did you fly in the military and/or Airlines (I work for Southwest)?  Do you still fly much?

Neither, sadly. I was a private pilot for 10 years, but hung it up about five years ago.