greetings from vermont

Subject: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:38 pm

hello to all .... i am a lifetime bike rider who is getting a little long in the tooth for my 1100 shadow and have just acquired a 2005 silverwing as my new ride ... got this machine from the estate of a long time friend who has passed ... it has about 17k on it and appears to be in good external condition but it has been sitting up for a couple of years .... i put a new battery in and the starter works but it won't light off .... even after draining the tank and adding new fuel ... am anxious to get it on the road before the snow flies and would welcome any and all suggestions to make that happen .... thanks

later .... piper

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:12 pm

Welcome to the forum. The Silver Wing is pretty simple. Have you checked the plugs and air filter. At 17k, the scoot is probably due for a new belt (if it hasn't been changed) and check the tires. There are a number of threads on maintenance items by using the search box in the upper left corner. At least it will give you ideas for winter projects. Best of luck with getting it going and many happy miles. small moped

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 7:56 pm

Hi and Welcome!

Ditto on the plugs and air filter. Others may know of some other basic checks that could cause turn-over but no start.

I have read here somewhere that the Fuel Pressure Regulator (I think) can be suspect on an older machine that has sat for a good while. Something about a pinhole leak developing; you might search the site for this. I have not experienced this; mine is 2004 but the previous owner did not let sit and neither do I.

Good luck and happy riding!

Massachusetts Gary

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:30 pm

Welcome to the site from Arizona.

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:53 pm

As a quick addition to GaryM's post which is right on, pull the plugs, if they are wet and fouled, good chance it's the fuel pressure regulator. Easy and inexpensive job to fix yourself. Just search it on here. There are many threads on how to do it.

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:56 pm

Hi Piper, and a hearty welcome from Kansas !!!

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:37 am

Welcome to the forum - Enjoy the ride.

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:32 pm

Welcome fellow New Englander!

I still hope to ride the Molly Stark before the snow flies or sticks too much Cool

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:07 am

Welcome, Piper.
I am another of those long-in-the-tooth riders, but I went the other way and acquired an 1100 Tourer !! I like it so far. There are plenty of knowledgeable riders on this forum to help you get going.

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:39 pm

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:37 pm

Welcome and the old question, is the red engine-disable switch on. Also - can't remember, can the SWing be started with the kick stand extended?

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:16 am

dwoodul wrote:: Also - can't remember, can the SWing be started with the kick stand extended?

Not unless the lockout has been disabled.

Guest

Hello & Welcome Smile

Subject: Re: greetings from vermont Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:40 pm

Here is a pictorial on how to remove the spark plugs:

https://www.silverwing600.com/t22-spark-plug-removal-and-replacement-pictorial

As others have said make sure your kill switch is in the correct position. Good luck and keep us informed on what the problem was.

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