21,500miles on my new leftover 2013 SilverWing

My second SilverWing 2013 leftover and my look at it and the condition of it. In service since Feb 2014.

Just got new Drive Belt---appears smoother than original, in take up. My first SilverWing had ruff drive take up during its whole life, too.

On new rear tire, Michelin SC Power Pure---$40 from Dennis Kirk. It replaced SC that ran 10,500.

Front tire remains original and probably will be changed at around 25,000 miles. No need at present.

I usually trade at 40-50,000 miles. Most miles at trade-in (scooter), Helix @ exactly 50,000 miles. Plan to ride this one to at least 40,000 before I get the urge for new.

Bottom Line: I see no maint/running issues to reach that 40,000, another rear tire at 30,000, drive belt should make it to the 40,000. As bike is used pretty much every day I see no battery issues. Note: I make no mods other than Give Rack and E-46 box and Givi adjustable windshield----and do not screw with electrical stuff. Scooters in this price range should come with OEM heated grips and plug in for vest.

My take SilverWing not the greatest handlng 2 wheeler but ridden as scooter is ok.

I make sure such things as stand pivots are oiled, weekly wash and spray wax, fix adjust immediately anything that comes up. No power washers----Gunk or WalMart version works fine on engine/metal parts.

Condition/cosmetics after recent ride (7500 miles) to Hyder AK-----lots of bugs glued on/front Wheel was Grasshopper killer on back roads of SD/ND on way west. Several washings/a couple of good rain rides and the bugs will be gone. 100 degree temps baked everything on, too. Fine dirt/dust was washed off.

Suspension remains as first day of use.

WalMart OIL, Fram Filters from there=work, too.

At30,000 miles I will look at air filter (gas mileage still good now) so no need to waste money, might take a look at the spark plugs then also

Thanks for sharing your experiences John.
It's nice to here that the Swing will run to high mileage in a short period of time.
Mine's a low mileage '08 with ABS and am happy with what it is: Comfy and easy to ride at reasonable speeds. I too believe in conservative but good maintenance following Honda's recommendations closely. They know more about the thing than any of us.
Greg Lindahl