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Number of posts : 237 Age : 73 Location : Morecambe, Lancs., UK. Points : 2755 Registration date : 2016-06-03
Subject: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:14 pm
A couple of days ago, I went for a late afternoon ride in the Lakes. I've been over Hardknott and Wrynose Passes a few times on my motorbikes but took the Silverwing just to see how the transmission would cope. We approached via a new to me route by Dungeon Ghyll.
The bike performed well and it *is* easier than a manual tranny bike, although the bumps are felt a bit more. The Hyper Pro front springs and YSS rear shocks make a lot of difference. Anyhow, you can see the trip for yourselves on a video I've uploaded on YouTube:
Silverwingdays Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 87 Location : UK Points : 2230 Registration date : 2017-06-05
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:23 am
Very nicely done and interesting.
Must get over that way soon myself.
25+ Years since I last went over !!! Where does it all go ?
I`ll watch the vid again on my sons video projector so really get the benifit.
Dale N. Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1941 Age : 76 Location : Princeton, MN Points : 5397 Registration date : 2014-02-13
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:35 am
Flyingpanman, what is that bar thingie that goes between the brake reservoirs? I've never seen that before. Just curious.
Flyingpanman Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 237 Age : 73 Location : Morecambe, Lancs., UK. Points : 2755 Registration date : 2016-06-03
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:30 am
Dale N. wrote:
Flyingpanman, what is that bar thingie that goes between the brake reservoirs? I've never seen that before. Just curious.
It's a handlebar brace I happened to have lying around. They're used on trail bikes and, as the Silverwing's handlebars are so long, I thought it might reduce the shocks and vibration - the sort of "tuning fork" effect.
It's just an experiment and I can't say it made a significant difference. I'm going to leave it on for a while to see if I notice any change when I remove them. The handlebar covers would have to have the top ends cut off if I fit them permanently and a black and silver brace instead of blue. It may also be a handy place to hang a few accessories- like satnav?
ItBeMe Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 169 Age : 76 Location : Carrollton, GA Points : 2213 Registration date : 2017-09-29
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:26 am
Well now that looked like nice ride.
steve_h80 Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 948 Location : Teesdale, UK Points : 3526 Registration date : 2016-05-15
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:39 pm
Cheers mate, that was brilliant.
Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin
Number of posts : 4383 Age : 80 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10101 Registration date : 2009-06-12
Subject: Re: Silverwing on Hardknott Pass Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:07 pm
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