hello from wigan.

I have just bought a 2004 SW. I am more familiar with old British stuff and two stroke at that so this is a bit of a change for me. Interested in the nuts and bolts and will need a manual soon. The only problem is trying to wheel it back when its cold, I am 15 stone and struggle to pull it backwards. Got one before I am too old to ride something like this.  

Hello & welcome



Sit on it & "foot paddle" is the easiest way I've found

petrolderek wrote:

I have just bought a 2004 SW. Got one before I am too old to ride something like this.  

Welcome to the site.

You will find many senior riders on this site. I am in my 60's. I started out on scooters and then graduated to motorcycles for many years. I am among those who have come full circle and decided to move from motorcycles back to something a little more practical.

It takes a little while to get used to the weight of the scooter. The throttle response is a little tricky at first. The engine braking may surprise you. A great scooter once you learn it's traits.

I hope that you enjoy your Silverwing.

Welcome Petrolderek, I too only rode bikes before getting my Silverwing three years ago. 34,500mls later, i wish I'd known about them earlier. You are not too far away from me. 

Welcome pie eater ! I too am ageing and I came to the scooter from bikes. No problem, it will go anywhere you want (although not too good in potato fields DAMHIK!!) and you will enjoy life once you get the hang of things--it doesn't take that long !!

Howdy and   from Texas. There is a wealth of information in the maintenance and pictorials sections. Good for those winter days when you can't ride.  

Welcome !

Is Wigan anywhere near Shropshire ?

 Great machine the 2004, just completed a 4,000 mile trip on my 04 with a Voyager Trike Kit...

Magoo Triker

Shropshire is about 100 miles away
Is there anyone in uk doing a trike kit for the SW.
I have seen these trikes with outrigger wheels are they ok.

Welcome. You'll find good company and lots of good info on your bike. Just being a member here is a great adventure. A virtual ride all in itself. So, when you are not riding outside, you can cruise quite comfortably here.

Got a bit carried away trying to find the engine on the SW. Took the plastic panels off this is what I found underneath

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petrolderek wrote:

Got a bit carried away trying to find the engine on the SW. Took the plastic panels off this is what I found underneath

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That does not look anything like a Swing.  What did it look like before removing all tje plastic?

whoops put the wrong photo on
this is my 1963 James SC4 scooter in the process of restoration

The Silver Wing makes a fine trike.  I am rolling at just over 12,000 miles on mine and most are interstate speeds. 

Magoo Triker