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PostSubject: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 12:47 pm

hi everyone thought i would just post to say , I have just bought my first silverwing fjs 600 one owner with minor damage on the front fairing . It has covered 53000 miles ona 56 plate 8.5k per year . Due to a few health issues i am selling my vfr800 so I do hope i have made the right choice and decision . Your opinions would be very gratefully recieved as to power delivery top speed and comfort etc .
Any issues i should look out for how often should i service the bike etc etc .
anyways I am looking forward to being part of the group.
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 2:52 pm

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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 3:50 pm

Welcome derekj, what part of the UK do you reside?

Alway rode maxi scooters so cannot compare with what your expectations are from the 'Wing'.

As a ride, the power delivery is smooth, I have found the 'Wing' will make most big wheelers look twice when the throttle is opened. "Real" (sic), motorbikes will generally beat you top end but for a big scooter it is both comfortable and gives a good performance.

Servicing is every 4,000 miles. with the belt requiring changing every 16,000 miles. A good search of the topics on here will answer most questions but please feel free to ask. We don't as a rule bite!!! Laughing
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 3:54 pm

hi i am in cardiff south wales .
I am looking forward to getting mine on the road a long time ago i rode a lambretta. My daughter rides a burgman 250 and thats a comfortable bit of kit , as long as i can cruise at 80ish i will be happy is the wing ok at this sort of speed.

As i say any help is good help
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 3:59 pm

derekj wrote:
hi i am in cardiff south wales .
I am looking forward to getting mine on the road a long time ago i rode a lambretta. My daughter rides a burgman 250 and thats a comfortable bit of kit , as long as i can cruise at 80ish i will be happy is the wing ok at this sort of speed.

As i say any help is good help

My bold!

Oh yes - I should say so. Twisted Evil Very capable at 'illegal UK road speeds!!! Laughing Just have your wallet with you as it does get thirsty at 80+ mph. 45 -50 mpg! Otherwise if you ride conservatively you may get in excess of 55 mpg! I personally like to ride as they say, like it's my last ride!
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 4:04 pm

oh please excuse me i must remember i no longer ride my vfr800.
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 19, 2012 6:17 pm

welcome welcome
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 20, 2012 3:49 am

Welcome to the forum, derekj.

For perspective, I have had my FSC600 up to 100MPH (US) and (though not at those speeds) routinely get 50MPG during the warm months and about 45MPG during the colder months (I ride year round, even at 20F outside). I typically carry a backpack with me (in the under-seat trunk) with two laptops. As soon as I can get DennisB to make me a hitch, I will be able to pull my Harbor Freight Tag-Along trailer too.

About the only thing I don't like about my bike is the lack of hazard lights. Again, this forum comes to the rescue by showing us how to mount your own, also with DennisB's help.

Happy scooting.

KB

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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 20, 2012 3:20 pm

Wow such a freindly forum , now this is what i call a sociable site.
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 20, 2012 5:18 pm

Welcome to the forum!!! Safe Riding!! welcome
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 20, 2012 9:01 pm

Hi "derekj",

Welcome... Yes, this is the place to be for Silver Wingers. All the info you'll ever need is around here somewhere. So, as has been said before, don't be afraid to ask... even tho we don't normally bite, I've heard that "Waspie" likes to 'nibble' every now and then Smile. Anyway, do yourself a favor and search out a Honda maintenance manual. It's an invaluable tool when all else fails. Also, the search function on this site will give you tons of info too. So... enjoy!
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 26, 2012 1:55 pm

hi derekj
welcome
read where into the lammys....still got it?
and had ur or still been doing the scooter rallys ?

still got a vespa px malossi 210 myself
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 26, 2012 2:17 pm

Hello Derekj,

Silverwing more than capable at the speeds you mention though you may want to consider gettin a better screen. The standard screen will wobble all over the place at anything over 60mph.
I fitted a Givi AF214 Airflow onto mine - adjustable height and solid as a rock.

Please put your location in your profile so that everyone can see where you are from. Makes it a lot easier when people are talking about specs, laws etc.

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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 27, 2012 11:15 am

mick wrote:
hi derekj
welcome
read where into the lammys....still got it?
and had ur or still been doing the scooter rallys ?

still got a vespa px malossi 210 myself

hi mick nah sold the lambretta years ago as you do when young and stupid , could be part of my pension if i had the sense to keep it eh.
Never mind still got plenty of years to find another .
Derekj :lol!:
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 27, 2012 11:30 am

k Derekj
was similar story myself
still had soft spot for them
got rid of the vespas years ago when i was about 19
( 25 years ago or so )
but
done my bike test about 10 years ago had few bikes even had the vfr 800 vtec sold this to get a gts 300 but too slow on the motorway so hence how got the SWing

but picked up a standard 03 reg vespa px200
stripped this to the bare frame to get it custom painted been riding this
but still work in progress as we are all aware of scooters
mick Cool

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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 27, 2012 11:55 am

sounds like a nice project mick and i wish you luck with it .
Derekj
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PostSubject: Re: new member    new member  I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 07, 2012 4:34 am

Hello and welcome to the forum welcome
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