A New S Winger from DFW, TX

Glad to find this forum and pleased to see that many are like me - 60+ grey beards. I'm new to 2 wheels and decided to start w/a 2003 red Silverwing. Wanted something that I could use on the side streets but that could hold its own on the big roads in DFW. Are there riding groups here in north Texas?

ftworthfox
You have found one the best scooters out there, and the best SilverWing site on the web.

I know of no S'Wing specific riding groups in this area. There are some scooter clubs. You can find them by putting "scooter riding groups" into your browser. I have read about some of them, but was not inclined to join. I don't want to be a member of any group that would have me.

Welcome to the forum.

The Silverwing is a good bike to begin your two wheel adventures on.

My cousin, (in his 60's) had never ridden anything but a bicycle before. Out of the blue, he bought a Harley ElectroGlide (882 lbs). He dropped it within a week of the purchase while pulling out of his driveway. He broke his leg in several places and the bike was sold shortly after. Why he wouldn't start with a more reasonable first bike until his skill/experience level matched the machine is beyond me.

My wife has her license and rides a Reflex. She said that it took her about a year before the controls were second nature to her. Then there were things like a right turn from a stop sign. She would be holding the bike up with her left foot and then have to lean the opposite way to make a right turn. Learning things like that are so far in my past that I forgot all about them.

You will experience a lot of things for the first time. Stay alert, take your time, don't assume that other drivers will obey traffic signals and you should be fine. You will find the 2 wheel world can be very liberating.