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Scottish silver Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 10 Location : Scotland Points : 1577 Registration date : 2018-10-19
 | Subject: Hi from Scotland Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:53 am | |
| My name is Steve I'm 66 not new to scooters or motorcycles,had 2 wheels most of my life . Always fancied a silver wing so now I have a 2010 one with 14,000 mls on it. Also have a 2018 NC750 dct ,1971CL 350,1972CB350 four and in the middle of restoring a Laverda 500 . Hope to find the forum useful . |
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Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin

Number of posts : 4342 Age : 79 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10002 Registration date : 2009-06-12
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:53 am | |
| Hello Steve. Thanks for your introduction. Welcome to the forum. Pull up a stool, join the conversation.
Tim |
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cotetoi Silver Wing Expert

Number of posts : 754 Location : New Brunswick, Canada Points : 4393 Registration date : 2013-06-27
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:07 am | |
| Hey, Steve , Welcome. Toasty here regardless of what it's doing outside. We hope to learn from your experience as well. Looks like you have quite the stable and clinic at your place.
Jay. |
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oldwingguy Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts : 1936 Location : Hocking Hills U.S.A. Points : 4698 Registration date : 2016-01-29
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:36 am | |
| Welcome from o-HI-o, you found a good site here to land on. |
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terrier Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 293 Age : 73 Location : Northumberland, UK Points : 3050 Registration date : 2015-08-12
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Scootypuff Snr Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 232 Location : France & UK Points : 2357 Registration date : 2017-04-21
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:22 pm | |
| Welcome Steve
Good collection you have there & the Silverwing will only enhance it |
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bikehiker Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts : 431 Location : New Cumberland PA Points : 2516 Registration date : 2017-09-07
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:10 pm | |
| Welcome, Steve. With your experience, I would be interested in your comparison of the 750 DCT and your Silverwing. The new 750 DCT has finally arrived here in the US. While the DCT is a fine bike, I see a few differences with the Silverwing that maybe you can add to. Possible Negatives: DCT: Chain drive, no center stand, higher seat, less wind protection (smaller screen and fairing), rear seat up to access fuel cap, less storage and touring space, less comfortable seat, Also I read a complaint about jerky auto shifting in the older 700 DCTs. Overall comfort. Fun factor?
Possible Positives: Amazing gas mileage, larger tires, easier wheel on and off for tire replacement, longer tire life, approximately 50 pounds lighter, slightly more horsepower, though the Swing is not lacking much there. Fun factor? |
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Scottish silver Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 10 Location : Scotland Points : 1577 Registration date : 2018-10-19
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:28 pm | |
| Well they are both fun,but the DCT is more fun .I have a centre stand fitted plus an E Scotoiler,economy is good,can't comment o tyre life as I haven't had either bike long enough .The fuel cap under pillion seat wasn't a problem until I wanted to go away for a few days and realised if I attached my luggage over the seat I would have to unload to fuel up ,so took scooter instead .Swing is much more comfortable for sure .Don't find DCT jerky . |
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bikehiker Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts : 431 Location : New Cumberland PA Points : 2516 Registration date : 2017-09-07
 | Subject: Re: Hi from Scotland Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:55 pm | |
| DCT more fun! Wow, you are twisting my arm. Our local dealer has one new 750 DCT available. Lead me not into temptation. Great info. Thanks. I was hoping you had few complaints about the DCT.
Your center stand and Scottoiler additions are smart moves. |
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