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Hey Jon,

Thats a great looking bike and I like the seat. I'm not sure who changed the picture, Dennis or Dale, but thanks. Maybe you can give a good review one day of the bike and we can put it as a "sticky" so it stays at the top of that topic. If you do that you should also send the link to the company that you got this from so they can include it on their site. One thing though..since you live in Colorado, would you be willing to ride in the winter more there? I used to ride in snow with my bikes in Illinois but I was younger an no where near as smart as i am now.

Gary (Opal),

When you do your bike you should do the same and send the link to the company you are buying it from. We will put a "sticky" on your review too so it will be at the top of the topic.

Looks great though Jon,

Wow I agree that looks really great. When I get a bit older I would love to have a Silverwing triked. That just looks sharp!

Hi Jeff,

That was me!!!

When I saw Jon's trike picture, I said to my self "now there's a picture that everyone will like". Great color comp and well balanced. You can tell an artist took the picture.

Jon,
Super neat and clean looking trike. I do like that seat...........Dick

Hmmmm... except this is not a trike forum.

At the risk of repeating everyone else.... I must say wow! That is a sharp looking trike! At the ripe old age of 34 and from someone who isn't particularly interested in trikes, I am not ready for the extra 2 wheels by any stretch, but this kit really blends in well with the rest of the Swing fascia. I'm sure the pillion would love the extra footroom on the boards instead of having to use those pegs.

Dale M wrote:

Hmmmm... except this is not a trike forum.

But it is a silverwing forum, and that is a silverwing with a trike kit.
Would you also complain if a Silverwing was pictured with a sidecar or trailer that this isn't a sidecar or trailer fourm?

Hi Dale M,

If it has anything to do with Gas Octane to air cleaners to the best tires to use on or in the Honda Silverwing....ANYTHING! You'll find it here. We talk about it and that's just the way we like it. But always remember to be courteous to other members and show good taste when you post....O'... one more thing... please, don't piss-off the management.

Dale M... you will learn real quick that this forum is a little more open than some of the other ones. As Dennis just said, if it is Silverwing related or sometimes not so silverwing... we discuss it here. We are scootist for the most part although there are some that have planes and trains and grand babies. You are welcome to mention just about anything here. If it is too off target, someone will mention that... welcome, I been on medication and missed your joining.

It's a fine-looking machine for sure!

As for the 'Trikes' bit; a prominent member of the X9OC is a leading light in the NABD:
http://www.nabd.org.uk/

He posted this recently on yet another Scooter Forum:
"Quote from: Zed on July 14, 2010, 07:16:18 AM
... I don't quite get what a trike is for though? Too fat to filter, worse than say a caterham7 for speed/handling surely?


If you're a biker and have no legs there is no better way of biking and carrying a wheel chair. Missing upper limbs, although quite feasible to ride a PTW, make trikes easier too. Car engined based trikes also make it possible to have auto trikes if normal controls are impossible to use. It's all about the wind in your hair and flies in your teeth.

The trike I was on was a home build using a Peugeot diesel engine and the one behind the DN-01 is Metro powered also home build."

In this thread (I don't know if it'll show up):

http://www.tscoot.co.uk/boards/index.php?topic=7765.0

Alright DaleM, stir the pot. You're absolutely right. This is a scooter forum,so take that trike down, before it starts costing me money. I just know that between that one and the one Gary and Dennis are going to build that I will want one. Can't afford it, so take that beautiful example of a Silverwing down. Just kidding, I love it and if it ain't like mine it doesn't make it wrong! It's all about the ride anyway.

Nice photo, yes, I'm not a trike fan so I can see Dale M's point (not just because of his first name).

I also wouldn't want the management of this site to become dictatorial and not allow free expression or discussion of various topics and varied SilverWing topics.

Hey Mike O,

If you like flies in your teeth then come to Oz.

Now Kurt,

This invitation does it include every one or just people with teeth.

I'll be there.

From a nother old fart.

I see you're on the double dark side Jon, with those massive rear tires.
But what!!!!!???????? No backrest?

Kurt,noooooooo!
That's wot my friend wrote!

Thanks all.

When Dennis approached me about using this photo as the lead in I was very flattered. It was just another photo I had laying around that I used to show the Russel Day Long in a good light. I didn't consider it to be a good picture -- the background is just a garage door. I live near some of the most stunning photo backgrounds in the country -- you'd think that I would take the time to use them. But, given my age, if I remember to take all of the needed papers with me I'm doing good -- don't expect me to remember my camera too. No, I can't take a picture with my cell phone -- nor will I ever.

And Matthew, my back is about the only part of me that is still somewhat pain free. As you probably noted, I ordered the saddle as pre setup for a back rest, just haven't needed it yet. Time will tell.

Gary, when you go to AZ, stop by Madrid and say hi to Matthew.

I'm rambling on here.

Tell him he is welcome too, Mike.
The more flies the furrinners eat the easier it is for us!!
Now you know why Aussies dont move their mouths much when they talk.

http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/March-Fly/Tabanidae%20family/.html

Try this for size!

These really hurt, but are incredibly stupid. They are slow and cumbersome and "let " you swat them.

Dennis, its open to anyone, but its better to have teeth to filter out the flies and Bulldust. while on insects, we have mozzies here so big you need to tie up the dog as they just zoom in and take them away like "take out". The grasshoppers(locusts) at least taste good when cooked on the cooling fins.

Jon,

Think COMFORT, and Prevention, not waiting til something goes wrong. Having that nice cushioned support to lean into makes a wonderful difference.

That's why I have a wife!

Seriously, the next thing on the list is the Russell back-rest to match the seat. The saddle is already set up for it.

Pers' Kurt said:
"These really hurt, but are incredibly stupid. They are slow and cumbersome and "let " you swat them."

Reading on the referenced page...
"Food:
males feed on nectar. Females feed on blood of humans and animals."

I see a pattern here.....

matthew wrote:

I see you're on the double dark side Jon, with those massive rear tires.

Actually triple dark side -- the scoot rear tire is now a Bridgestone Portenza 165/65R13. A really good choice for the Danson Trike -- it has a really flat tread surface.

Oh wow, I didn't even realize that the scoot still has the oem rear tire/wheel on it. Does that mean that the trike kit goes on and off as desired?

(I'm sure your wife will be relieved to be getting a vacation soon).

matthew wrote:

Oh wow, I didn't even realize that the scoot still has the oem rear tire/wheel on it. Does that mean that the trike kit goes on and off as desired

Yes and no. The uninstall would involve almost as much work as the install (at my normal working speed this is about a week). The car tire on the OEM wheel is definitely NOT suitable for bike use. I chose it for its wide flat cross section to provide as much traction as I could get. If I were to invest in another OEM wheel complete with brake disk and bike tire, I guess it could be a true "convertible".

I don't have any plans for that happening.

Jon... I did not remember that you had the Russell seat. How is that working for you? I have high hopes for the seat for the money I am going to invest in it. There is only one reason I am going to outlay that amount of money. Can we all say together now ... "WIFE". I was fine with the sheep skin for myself. I do value your opinion on the seat. Thanks.

I want to say again that that is a great looking scooter.

Gary,

This is the third Russell seat I've had. The first two were on BMW K100 & K1100. I have to admit that for the solo scooter, the Day Long was not what I remembered from the K bikes, but I suspect that was more from where my feet were than the seat.

Now that I have the training wheels, it seems more natural to sit on a chair, so the comfort offered by the way the Day Long was constructed is more appreciated. The good folks at Shasta Lake obviously know what they are doing.

I think that both you and your wife will appreciate the expenditure.

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t4847-the-205-mile-lunch#45035

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t3030p90-anyone-plan-to-upgrade-to-goldwing#45613

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t4868-buying-a-new-2012#45620

Can't do this on a 650 Burgman or a 600cc Honda Silverwing.

This is my setup for solo camping. 3 weeks on the road.... nothing but fun.

larryinseattle wrote:

Can't do this on a 650 Burgman or a 600cc Honda Silverwing.

I packed my Honda Silverwing (with no passenger) the same way with no problems.

I packed my heaviest items under the seat.

I have a Givi E-52 with a top rack so I could also pack on top.

I have a Givi TB-19 (securely bolted to the wing) which allows me to fasten everything on the passenger seat.



During the school year, I have my 6' 3" son on the Silverwing. Especially during American football season in the afternoon:

- Underneath the seat
I have all of the morning winter gear packed with my very wide laptop (~15")

- Givi E-52
My son's backpack packed full of books

- Givi E-52 top rack
I have his football gear strapped (helmet, shoulder pads, and all required equipment

Once in a while, we still do not have enough room and then my son holds the smaller/lightest gear on his lap behind my back.

You're missing the other two wheels.

Chris

From: https://www.silverwing600.com/t4902-georgia-slow-pokes-motorcycle-club-ride-saturday#45748

Nice picture. Thanks for sharing that.

Holy Smokes,

Looks like Honda mateing season has begun down by the break water. Keep your Silverwings locked up at night or you just might end with more gas tanks to fill.

Dennis,
Welcome back!!

Big brother, little brother? I like it; nice picture of the two 'wings.

Silver Wing in front - as it should be!!!

That is a great looking picture. Will someone please identify the location? Thanks billc.

Roker Lighthouse in Sunderland.

Here are some pictures of it when the weather isn't quite as calm.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/roker/interesting/

Cheers,

Tarmacburner2, great pictures. Thank you.

Hello,

Not taken by me, I just found them.

Cheers,

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t5284-pictures-from-a-great-weekend-on-the-cherahola-and-dragon#49367

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t5699-exploring-my-island#54013

From https://www.silverwing600.com/t5790-hello-from-romania#55126

Ahhhh...the beach! Just what I needed to see after a record breaking sub freezing week!

Thanks!

How did I miss the trike pic?? The only one on the site now is the beach pic!

DickO wrote:

How did I miss the trike pic?? The only one on the site now is the beach pic!

Am I blind? I don't see a trike on the beach.

I don`t see a trike. Am I a day late?? All I see is a sexy a**.

Perhaps it's one of those pictures you have to stare at for 10mins to see the image - or maybe it's a Salvador Dali creation....?