Addiction

Hello... My name is Gary and I have an addiction. My addiction is riding. It all started when I was 13, and has continued ever since (now 58). I have satisfied this craving with a variety of Honda Motorcycles through the years (and 1 BMW, changed back to Honda after 1 year), including 6 goldwings starting in 1983, continuing until last week. In 2006, I added a Reflex to the fleet, the first time I have owned more than 1 bike at a time. It was used for local, around town errands and ride to work, and the GL1800 was used for the road trips on the weekend.

However, times change. My sweetie came down with MS, so can no longer ride with me. I have also been having problems with my feet, and the pain involved with holding up the Goldwing at a stop dictated a change. I now am the proud owner of a new 2009 Silverwing ABS. I liked the ease of handling of the Reflex, but it gets nervous on the road at speeds above 60. Everything I had read about the SWing (including this forum) says that it is stable and comfortable for extended riding, yet still plenty nimble for around town stuff, which is what I wanted.

First Impression is great. I have ridden about 350 miles in the week I have had it so far. Fuel economy is better than expected, first measured tank giving 61.9mpg (interstate and country road mix, 60 to 65 MPH, no wind and few stops), and the second one today coming out at 64mpg (all interstate, no wind, 65MPH (Dealer 70 miles away straight up the interstate)). I'm not into performance upgrades and speed. I'm the one tooling along at or below the speed limit enjoying the scenery and feeding my addiction. So far the only thing I really miss from the GoldWing is the cruise control. I guess I need to whip my wrist back into shape.

I've never participated in a forum before, but this one seems very friendly and helpful, so I'm taking the plunge. I'll apologize in advance for any bonehead error I make as I learn to use the tools available.

Wait... I'm starting to shake. Time to go feed my addiction.

Enjoy the ride!

Hi Gary,

Welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to join in. Casa Grande...you do live in the desert.

Post some pictures when you get a chance.

Again, happy to have you onboard.

Gary,

Welcome to the site and hope you enjoy it. Don't worry about any "bonehead" mistakes or questions since we have already done all of those. I find the SWing a very smooth and comfortable ride too but I have never gotten your mileage. My best is 53 mph. They do make cruise controls for the SWing and there is a guy named Joe Wolfe, in Tenn., that does a great job installing them.

Borrowed from elsewhence and elsewhere
Thank You Dan

-/- By Dan Spevack Date 2006-07-27 17:30 Edited 2009-06-11 15:29 IP 12.43.101.125
A brand new cruise control is now available specifically for the Honda Silverwing.
More information can be found here: (Thanks to AFRet for the updated link)

http://www.mccruise.com/Honda-Silver-Wing-FJS600-p-127.html

Link to Discussion: http://silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?tid=1509#fp
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Joe Wolfe in Kingsport Tennessee.
He does custom installs of electronic automobile style cruise controls.
He manufactures custom brackets that enable him to do what he does.
If you aren't willing to drive to his shop, don't call.

Here's his phone number: (423)246-7076

This is the product that he uses:
http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=341067&langId=-1
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The following product appears to be used by some bikers, although there is nothing on its website to specify its fitness for motorcycles.
Its advantage is that there is no vacuum required. (Thanks to scooterbob for the link.)

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/1223inst.pdf
http://www.brandondist.com/products/cruise1223.htm

It appears that the unit above is made by either Audiovox or Rostra, and can be found here:
2501316 Universal Electronic Cruise Control
http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=790&langId=-1
OR
http://www.rostra.com/cc-250-1223.asp
Search on "2501316" or "Rostra" for discussion of this unit.

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Wrist Rest available at:

http://www.hognutz.com/store/detail.asp?iPart=wit00
http://newstyleleathers.com/wrist_rest.html Thanks to honda_silver for the link.
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Throttle Miester is available at:

http://www.throttlemeister.com/
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Throttle Rocker is available at:

http://www.throttlerocker.com/
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Throttle Boss is available at:

http://www.kuryakyn.com
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Vista Cruise,
Universal Vistacruise
NEP Cruise control

All available at: http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/index.html

NEP available at: http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?store_code=CST&screen=PROD&product_code=177
Pictures of NEP Cruise Control mounted on SWing: http://www.silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?tid=3193
Thanks to DennisB for this link.
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Crampbuster is available at:

http://www.crampbuster.com/
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Cock and Lock cruise control is available at:

http://www.madcorider.com/motorcycle-cruise-control.html
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Breakaway cruise control is available at:

http://brakeawayproducts.com/productinfo.html
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This is meant to be a list of options, and not all inclusive.
If you have more parts and accessories sources to offer, please post them in this section and I will
merge them under the proper heading.
Dan in Miami. The Custom King! See my bike here!
http://silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?tid=458

Craig.

Please edit your post to remove the silverwing.org links...we wouldn't want to ruffle any feathers next store.

Welcome to the neighborhood Gary. As you can see we have all the answers, so feel free to ask the questions.

Dan

Wow! My original post has been on here for less than 1 hour, and already I have more information on some of my questions than I ever dreamed possible. Looks like I made the right choice in joinig this forum!

Living in the desert means that I can (and do) ride all year as long as you can deal with the summer heat (108 as I write this). Lots of early morning rides...

I was surprised by the gas mileage too. However, I was very careful in refilling the tank, scoot on centerstand and filled to the lower lip of the fuel fill, so I don't think I can get any more consistent than that. Both occasions refilled between 150 and 155 miles. It will be interesting to see if it holds up over the long term. It's possible the high heat helps a little bit, as I noticed that the GoldWing got better mileage on hot days than it did on cool days, all else being equal.

Thanks for all of the info on cruise control, throttle locks, etc. I'll look into some of those.

Stay cool!

Wow! My original post has been on here for less than 1 hour, and already I have more information on some of my questions than I ever dreamed possible. Looks like I made the right choice in joinig this forum!

Living in the desert means that I can (and do) ride all year as long as you can deal with the summer heat (108 as I write this). Lots of early morning rides...

I was surprised by the gas mileage too. However, I was very careful in refilling the tank, scoot on centerstand and filled to the lower lip of the fuel fill, so I don't think I can get any more consistent than that. Both occasions refilled between 150 and 155 miles. It will be interesting to see if it holds up over the long term. It's possible the high heat helps a little bit, as I noticed that the GoldWing got better mileage on hot days than it did on cool days, all else being equal.

Thanks for all of the info on cruise control, throttle locks, etc. I'll look into some of those.

Stay cool!

Gary... welcome to the site.... the only bonehead mistake that will get you in trouble is posting twice......

Gary... welcome to the site.... the only bonehead mistake that will get you in trouble is posting twice......


Just kidding....

Honestly welcome... I want to make a vacation trip to Arizona to make up for some of the boycotts from other states... can I sleep on your couch.

Dan,

I don't mind the silverwing.org links but it might get "crahar" banned over there.

Crahar,

If you are a member of the www.silverwing.org site you will probably get banned for posting stuff from that site to this site. I don't care if anyone does but you will get banned like Dan, Dennis, and myself did.

GaryL,

I have a "Vista Throttle Lock" and it works good if you on a straight level road. But you can use the throttle with the lock on since it just provides friction to keep the throattle in one place but it can be adjusted with no problem.

If they can't take my passing out info thats posted for helping someone than I don't need to be there. I thought that was the original reason for these forums too pass information and have a good time while doing so. Is there any thing you want copied and pasted before

"I saw you get banned tomorrow at 1:38PM california time"

If so let me know I got a little time before than.
Craig

Craig,

Sorry, I meant to say (jokingly) " I say you get banned tomorrow at 1:38PM"

I was just joking though but if he sees the post I think there is a good chance to get banned there. He told me in a PM that he never comes here but I think he has to come here since he knows what we are posting.

I know what you meant but I figure when he bans ever one over there he's not gonna have much left.
Craig

Welcome Gary, as you have found this is a really great site with loads of info and help, not just Silver Wing either.

Enjoy the 'Wing' and do contribute. Look forward to reading how your getting on with the new ride.

Hello Gary from sunny and desert-like Belgium where I've given up cutting the lawn, I just sweep it to get the dead bits off.

Gary,

Welcome to the site. You should truly enjoy the SilverWing it is a touring scooter.

Welcome to the site Gary. You will find this to be a very friendly and informative bunch. Have fun.

Welcome Gary...I to would like to have a cruise control and am thinking of Joe Wolfes installation. He is about 300+ miles from here and would be a nice ride. I belive Dan Spevak (Spelling?) had one installed. Dan how are you doing with that cruise control. Maybe you give us an update on it during the time since installed.
Dick

The cruise control Joe installed on my bike is no longer made. He happens to have 1 or two left in stock which he will sell you, or maybe you can still arrange to have him install it.

Mine works great. After I had it installed, I rode from Kingsport Tenn. to Miami FL. With all the mountains and all the thermal layers as altitude changed, I never had one problem with it. It would always compensate for uphill downhill beautifully. Easy to operate.

Dan

dspevack wrote:

The cruise control Joe installed on my bike is no longer made. He happens to have 1 or two left in stock which he will sell you, or maybe you can still arrange to have him install it.

Will Joe switch cruise control models in the future???

Dan thanks for the report on the cruise control. I am scheduled for vacation the last of August and was counting on the installation then. I will call him at that time and check on availability and possibly an alternative. Dick