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+6Osprey Loosemarbles GHM-PM gustav Dale N. rdedrickson 10 posters |
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rdedrickson Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 5 Age : 83 Location : Port Richey, Florida Points : 1361 Registration date : 2019-05-23
 | Subject: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:09 pm | |
| Just picked up a 06' SW after retiring my 01' GW with 276,xxx miles. At 80 I guess I'm suppose to slow down, but that's no fun.
My biggest problem with the SW was to find the Clutch and the Foot brake . But that's over and I'm back having a great time.
Here in Florida we can ride year round which adds to the enjoyment. But summers are a tad on the steamy side so mom and I pack up the motorhome and head north for several months. This is where the SW shines, being able to load it on the back and take it with us.
So far this group has been my savior for fixing those odd problems, like getting under the seat without a key ! ! |
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Dale N. Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1932 Age : 76 Location : Princeton, MN Points : 5341 Registration date : 2014-02-13
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:29 pm | |
| Welcome to the Best SWing site on the net rdedrickson. I have an 08 SWing and also had to get used to no clutch or foot brake. I've had mine for about 5 years now and really like it. I had it triked out a couple of years ago and have no regrets. 
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gustav Maxi-Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 177 Age : 71 Location : Davenport, Iowa Points : 1591 Registration date : 2019-04-13
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:30 pm | |
| Welcome! That's a bunch of miles. Paul |
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GHM-PM Site Admin

Number of posts : 2349 Age : 70 Location : Bullhead City, AZ Points : 6518 Registration date : 2012-05-17
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:17 am | |
| Welcome, I too had a GW but once acclimated to the SW I love it!!! Much easier to putt around town too. |
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Loosemarbles Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1272 Age : 61 Location : South East England Points : 3731 Registration date : 2016-10-01
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:33 am | |
| Welcome Welcome!
Getting under the seat without the key is a trade secret....sssshhhhhh !
After 3 years with the SW, I still occasionally move my left foot along to find the gear shift...weird! |
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Osprey Maxi-Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 113 Location : Northern NH Points : 1817 Registration date : 2018-06-30
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:05 am | |
| Welcome and you're going to love it here! |
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bikehiker Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts : 431 Location : New Cumberland PA Points : 2523 Registration date : 2017-09-07
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:06 pm | |
| Welcome!
Ah! The pleasure of not having to shift will give you at least 50 more years of riding. Enjoy! |
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oldwingguy Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts : 1936 Location : Hocking Hills U.S.A. Points : 4705 Registration date : 2016-01-29
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:29 pm | |
| Welcome, it's something you catch on to real quick when you squeeze that left hand lever with the thought it's a clutch  that and the coasting when the RPM's drop below 2000. That said everything else comes very naturally. |
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Mech 1 twa Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1322 Location : Allentown PA. Points : 4006 Registration date : 2016-01-02
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:02 pm | |
| Welcome. Takes a little getting used to that left lever not being the clutch. Twist and go throttle is nice won't take long to be riding with confidence. Enjoy new bike. |
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cotetoi Silver Wing Expert

Number of posts : 754 Location : New Brunswick, Canada Points : 4400 Registration date : 2013-06-27
 | Subject: Re: Been Shifting for 50 years, Now what do I do Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:00 am | |
| I got myself my 2005 SWing and missed the shifting on my 750 ACE! So, I got myself a VT 1100 which I found to be a beast to move around the driveway. I sold it before I did serious damage to myself or it. Now I have my 2007 SWing ( love it ), but! dang ! do I still miss the shifting ? Yep, I do. Now on the hunt for a 500 or 600cc. My first bike was a VLX 600; might get one if the price is right.
Jay. |
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