Well, if really interested I might do it once. I've been to Laconia, NH... once. That was enough. Too many traffic jams, too much drinking, too many out of...
Angular momentum is related to the angular velocity as well as the mass, so it's possible that the increased spin rate of the smaller wheel could compensate...
You are correct with Wineberry, sorry for the confusion, however the name is irrelevant as long as you have the correct color code which is: R-114C-U. Smiles...
I have yet to cross a cattle guard in my SWing. I'm concerned that the small diameter wheels will make it difficult. Any recommendations on technique? Lou...
No difficulty. Cross them at a perpendicular with no turning and no braking. It's a rough moment but not really a problem. Unlike the metal grating bridges...
... the small diameter wheels ... Crossing the cattle guards are not difficult, because the unevenness or height of the guards can create significant jolt. So...
Without knowing what a cattle guard is, it is hard to recommend. One general rule of thumb is always ride over an obstruction perpendicular to it. In other...
Does not sound like fun, but have you ever ridden across a steel Mesh bridge where you look down directly into the water. I hate those. Jersey Mel. ... From:...
... Actually the smaller diameter wheels don't make that much difference over the bigger bikes on cattle guards. The cross-sectional area of the SWing's wheels...
Mel, At the simplest, a cattle guard is a series of 10-12 2.5 inch "pipes" placed across the road with the tops at road level, but spaced about 4 inches. The...
... Back here the cattle guards are extensions of fence lines to keep them from migrating from one fenced field to another. You're right, domestic cattle...
... them from migrating from one fenced field to another. < I think it's the same everywhere -- a way to keep fenced cattle inside a fence without having to...
I actually may have seen cattle guards well into my past. Sounds to me like one better go straight over them or it is troublesville. Jersey Mel (Easterner) ...
Crossing the painted lines is not too difficult if you stay perpendicular to them. Of course, if you are horizontal in one direction you may hit the ditch, in...
hello everyone, it seems difficult here in missouri to find a silverwing that is used and in good shape. does anyone have one for sale, hopefully somewere...
We just came back from the Custer Area and the park roads byt Jewel Cave have very bad tar snakes on the curves so just be aware that you could end up on the...
Try CycleTrader.com and do an advanced search. There are some new ones in Bentonville, AR for full list price and a used one in Wichita, KS. I spoke to my...
Thanks to everyone for assessments on crossing cattle guards. I had a nasty experience on a downtown railroad siding while riding a Suzuki GS1000 many years...
I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I am not one to give up on finding economical solutions to stupid problems. I go 230# plus carry enough gear...
Of course pictures. PLEASE, pretty please. If it works for several months, you can redo it many times before paying the cost of 3rd party shocks. Reinaldo 2003...
I went ahead and created an album in the pictures section named "Tatkini". You will also find my $10 solution to the leg air deflectors. Sorry, bike is a...
Just realized that it will take a few for the photos to appear until our guardian angle approves my download. Patience. ... to ... clothes, ... setting ... is...
... Another potential option could be changing to a "dark side" radial car tire (if you dare) ... I have Sumitomo 165/70R13. I could feel the difference right...
Last year was the last time I will ever go to Sturgis, having said that we plan on going to the Black Hills after Labor Day.... Sturgis is something to be...
Folks this rally is only 45 days away. Are there any other SilverWing riders planning to attend? Kim and I have ridden to a few rallies and some group rides,...
I am planning to ride my Silverwing along with a friend who also own a Silverwing. We are riding from East Texas to the rally. Ross M, Longview, TX ...
Hi everyone, This is my first post. I have had my 2007 Honda SilverWing for several months now and have not had a chance to ride it much. Now that I am...
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