Hello from Northern Ireland

Hi, my name is Martyn, I live in Northern Ireland and I just acquired a 2001 FJS600 Silver Wing. Formerly rode BMW's for the past 15 years and various Japanese for 15 years before that. Love the Wing for being so radically different and such FUN (so far!)

I'll be using the forum for advice on maintenance etc as service manuals for the UK model seem very rare.

Cheers for now.

Hello Martyn,

I've been occasionally going over to Norn Iron on a variety of bikes and scooters since the 1980's... so I have.

Well Meldrew, Cumbria is a lovely place too, spent a lovely family holiday there years ago, pity I wasn't on the bike though!

Interested in your bike spec, especially the leg wind deflectors. Since I got mine I have noticed a turbulent swirling that cools the legs from the knees down. Where can I get them? Expensive? Also the saddle bags & top cases. What sort of mounting plat do I need? I'm green at this! I had such a knowledge base for my old Beemer but it's all useless now with the Wing! Recommend me some places for buying parts & accessories will ya?

cheers

Hello Martyn,

The leg wind deflectors are well worth having, they keep the legs warm and dry which is great, as you get those very fine rain droplets over in N I that stick to your visor like **** to a blanket. You should be order them from your local Honda dealer for £105.19.

A Givi mounting plate for a top box should be about £40 and it seems straightforward enough to drill 4 holes in the rear rack to mount it. My dealer done mine for me, and there's plenty of info on accessories here on the forum.

I bought my Givi E55 top box from www.bykebitz.co.uk in Hampshire, they send out stuff pretty quick and also sell the Givi Airflow AF214 adjustable screen which is very popular, and there's pages of posts and pictorials about the Airflow on here.

For soft luggage the Givi T421 panniers were originally used on my 650 Burgman after I lengthened the straps and put non-slip backing on them. They've been fine and I've never had to zip out the extended section, or use the rain covers.

The Cameron bags I bought in a Sale at the Get Geared shop in Leeds, www.getgeared.co.uk The straps didn't need lengthening and they have a simpler roll over top and snap buckle system instead of zips.

Regards

Meldrew

Welcome Dramhunter, interesting name!!!!!!

Welcome Dramhunter I live in California.
You came to the right place to find everything you need for your ride.
Just ask Melrew The Silver Wing Expert. He will gladly tell you where to go and how long it will take to get there and how much it cost when you do get there. All kidding aside, he really knows his sht and always there to help.

Thanks, but I'm a Silver Wing Expert only because my post count sticks that title in the box beside my forum name not because of my technical know how. If and when I lose interest in the Silver Wing I'll probably be slagging it off in the forums like I do now about the 650 Burgman.

It's what we Meldrew's do. ( That's the Meldrew Grin! )

For leg deflectors look at this thread
https://www.silverwing600.com/t3852-leg-deflectors-for-20-from-ebay-chap

Honda ones look better but they break really easily. price is crazy for two pieces of Perspex. Nelson's deflectors fit. Should take you less than an hour to install.

Cheers,

Welcome Dramhunter!!! Nice to have you aboard!!!

Love your sports announcers at the Olympics this year!

http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/08/irishman-gives-expert-olympic-sailing-commentary-video