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FREDDYBILL Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 1 Location : TORONTO CANADA Points : 1616 Registration date : 2020-06-17
| Subject: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:47 pm | |
| Have recently acquired an 05 Silver Wing. I have typically had larger bikes but at 67 I find myself really just putzing around a large downtown core so this is a perfect bike for me. That said, the ride home when I bought it was just over 475 kilometers. Not a bad little bike. And yes it really is quite comfy doing 100 mph. LOL Today's ride was to a local Powersport dealer to pick up a new OEM damper for the seat. I try to always use OEM items when I replace things. The logic being Honda engineers know a hell of a lot more than I do. It's easy to make something cheaper. Question is simply what do you want to take out of the construction to make it cheaper. I have never been disappointed with Honda OEM product and am constantly amazed that Honda Canada carries parts for older bikes. Hats off to them. That's all for now. Fred Drewry |
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Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin
Number of posts : 4415 Age : 81 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10740 Registration date : 2009-06-12
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:37 pm | |
| Hello Fred. Welcome to the forum |
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Donie Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 80 Location : Ireland Points : 4342 Registration date : 2013-04-07
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Thu Jun 18, 2020 4:56 am | |
| Hello Fred,
Welcome to the site, and good luck with the Silverwing. |
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oldwingguy Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1935 Location : Hocking Hills U.S.A. Points : 5354 Registration date : 2016-01-29
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:44 am | |
| Welcome from o-HI-o Fred, I too have a 05, great rides these scoots. |
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Michel Vachon Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 142 Age : 67 Location : Granby, Québec, Canada Points : 2214 Registration date : 2019-03-26
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:19 am | |
| Hi Freddy,
Welcome on the site! You will find good friend and knowledge people.
Your welcome home anytime.
Michel |
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sonuvabug Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts : 930 Location : Mid-Western Ontario Canada Points : 6191 Registration date : 2010-09-15
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:47 am | |
| Welcome aboard this board Freddy. I'm guessing you picked up your new-to-you 2005 from Ottawa. I think you'll find the SWing works pretty well for runs up to the lake etc. too if you're so inclined. It's not a ST or Valk but it is capable. |
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Murf Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 172 Location : Helen GA Points : 2949 Registration date : 2017-04-19
| Subject: Re: Canadian Old Guy here. Toronto Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:56 am | |
| I switched to a Silverwing from big bikes 4 years ago and am much happier with my ride. Welcome and enjoy. |
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