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DickO
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Pendragon
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Location : Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
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PostSubject: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 26, 2011 6:51 pm

Hello All, I acquired my '06 SWing 600A a few weeks ago out of a barn. It had 108 kilometres on the clock, and was apparently stored properly, because I put tjhe battery in and it fired right up; I now have about 186 Km on it. I bought it for a decent price, and am looking forward to spending the rest of my riding days on it and my Valkyrie Tourer when I get bored. I added the Airflow 'shield, coveted switchable luggage light, and am adding farkles as they become available. I'm wondering if the Canadian version is different from the American, I am apparently a few lbs lighter, and my indicated speed at 5000rpm is 103 km, or 65 mph (roughly) I am quite happy with the performance of the bike, and see no need to try and out-think Honda's engineers. My kudos to Jeffr for his help in directing me to the A/flow shield, and to Big Bird (Winnipeg) for his selfless criticism of my efforts :-) may he never develop snowshoe elbow.

Pendragon, retired M/C Mechanic (not technician)
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 26, 2011 9:10 pm

Well "HI" Mr. Pendragon. And welcome to this great site. Lotsa' great information and fellowship you're sure to enjoy. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 26, 2011 9:18 pm

Thanks Dicko, looking forward to a great long-term association.


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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 26, 2011 11:37 pm

Welcome welcome welcome.
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 10:41 am

Pendragon wrote:
My kudos to Jeffr for his help in directing me to the A/flow shield, and to Big Bird (Winnipeg) for his selfless criticism of my efforts :-) may he never develop snowshoe elbow.
Pendragon, retired M/C Mechanic (not technician)

Oh Pendragon, I would never criticize your quest for the best.
May your switchable trunk light forever illuminate your passion for all Swing things farkleized.

Today I have snow shovel elbow. It's still winter here.

Bigbird, forever jealous in Winnipeg
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 12:47 pm

Thank you, one and all, special mention goes to Big Bird for his instant grasp of the splendour and magnificence of the farkletized, coveted, and longed for by many switchable luggage light. My utter commiseration upon reading of the common affliction to many Manitobanites known as "snow shovel elbow", hopefully it will have improved by August or so in time for "black fly bunionitus". Best wishes to all,

Pendragon, the frenzied farkleteer! :-)
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Jinglebob
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 1:25 pm

Welcome and congrats on the new SWing ...I just started with a SWing myself and put on the AirFlow also...really makes a big difference over the stock windshield IMO.

Sounds like you're having as much fun with your as I am with mine....

I suspect that you will soon find yourself riding the SWing a bunch more than your Valk. I find I ride a lot more now than I did when I had my cruiser...not knocking the Valk...it's a great bike...but the SWing is so easy to just get on and go for whatever distance and road you choose...

Bob
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 1:43 pm

Hi Bob, I think I may agree with you that the SWing will definitely be ridden more. As much as I hate to admit it, it is snowing now, and will be at least 10 days before it's gone; and yes, I'm having fun, not only applying newly-acquired knowledge of Scooterology 101, but trading niceties with folks all across the world; life is good, eh?

Pendragon

"Things are more like they used to be than they were before"
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 2:57 pm

Welcome Pendragon. Great to have another Canuk on board. Sounds like you got a decent deal on your new S'wing ... nice find.
~ sonuvabug ~
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PostSubject: Re: The New Scooterist   The New Scooterist I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 27, 2011 5:18 pm

Hi Sonuvabug, sounds like you have it going for you too; looking forward to spring, just like Big Bird in Manitoba, ride safe.

Pendragon

The ones who think they know it all, really annoy those of us who do, eh? :-)
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