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9908
Well, I can finally release the secret I've been so anxious to tell for the last several months. Some of you may know that my Silver Wing has been torn apart...
D.J.
djdentdr
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Apr 1, 2003
8:45 am
9909
... <snip> Let's all check the date on our calendars before getting too excited Bob/Lea Coon Rapids MN High on the East bank of the mighty Mississippi...
redflasher
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Apr 1, 2003
10:23 am
9910
DJ, looks good. You got my attention. Since it is a phototype, how about the possibility of a lower (-2") and wider seat. As I have posted before, lowering...
roy_ryall
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Apr 1, 2003
10:42 am
9911
I think you are asking questions that you will be able to answer better after your 'experiment.' I've heard the power to weight ratio is pretty close. That in...
Arne Reil
thereilarne
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Apr 1, 2003
12:24 pm
9912
The big question..... will my seat fit..? D.J., I'm gathering they are taking a s/w and dressing it up and adding more power. Is this right, are do you think...
Arne Reil
thereilarne
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Apr 1, 2003
12:25 pm
9913
Looks like a Silver Wing with a few add-ons, and polished wheels. I'm not impressed, yet. Now, if they can get a real 60 horsepower to the rear wheel, that...
gbald942
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Apr 1, 2003
12:49 pm
9914
D.J. Looks like the same rear shocks. Any plans to beef those up a bit? I love the tank bag BTW! A great addition to the SW! Thanks, Jeff Barnes Pittsburgh,...
jeffjeff1959
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Apr 1, 2003
2:02 pm
9915
When you guys called in to schedule your wheel recall work, did the dealer want to know the mileage on your scooters? Just curious why they would need this...
Melanie
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Apr 1, 2003
2:32 pm
9916
Jay: My adice is this - when on the starting line, grab the rear brake as hard as you can and throttle up the bike. This is basically how the testers at Car...
profksmith
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Apr 1, 2003
2:57 pm
9917
... dealer ... Melanie, there is no reason, other than curiosity, for them to ask mileage. Probably the best way to describe it is "a recall is forever", and...
Mike Kanitsch
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Apr 1, 2003
3:26 pm
9918
Good Job DJ. Does everyone realize what day it is? April Fools! ... USA. ... to ... Yellow, ... combination ... that...
gbald942
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Apr 1, 2003
3:59 pm
9919
Good Job DJ! Does anyone else realize today is April Fools day. ... USA. ... to ... Yellow, ... combination ... that...
gbald942
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Apr 1, 2003
4:03 pm
9920
DJ- I have a few questions that you might be able to address with the Honda folks about 04. I saw you stated that you wanted a Red/yellow combo. Is a red S/W...
SEDSON126@...
silverwingman
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Apr 1, 2003
4:39 pm
9921
Jay, Per the informal performance test done by the British scooter magazine "Twi= st & G0", I'm pretty sure you are in trouble. They indicated that the...
frlampe
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Apr 1, 2003
5:28 pm
9922
My Nolan 100E full face helmet is going to be too hot for summer so, I need to add to the collection for SW riding. Requirement #1 - cooler than the above. ...
Jack
new2glass
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Apr 1, 2003
5:44 pm
9923
I have a new 2003 SW ABS and would like to fit it with heated grips. With my previous BMW motorcycles I have had factory grips and generic heated grips. The...
jillride2002
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Apr 1, 2003
5:57 pm
9924
Hi I have seen a lot of talk about the Fournales rear shocks and am considering purchasing these. Are these worth the money? I am 5'7" 120lbs and always ride...
jillride2002
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Apr 1, 2003
6:00 pm
9925
Has anyone performed any hop ups on the SW. Changed the airbox etc. I realize the fuel injection makes all this more complicated. I did see some photos of...
jillride2002
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Apr 1, 2003
6:02 pm
9926
I have seen several posts about cruise controls fitted to the SW. I have never had a motorcycle with a cruise control fitted and was wondering how you use them...
jillride2002
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Apr 1, 2003
6:08 pm
9927
Looking around there seems to be a lot of talk about the Givi windshield. However, a couple of people say these are ugly and very tall and recommend the...
jillride2002
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Apr 1, 2003
6:10 pm
9928
Might want to try a search on the site... that was last year sometime.... and the results seemed not worth the effort and $$ involved.. Arne, CT, USA . ...
Arne Reil
thereilarne
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Apr 1, 2003
6:11 pm
9929
Jill- I am 509 and went w/ Ermax as I thought Givi was too big for my tastes. I have been very happy w/ Ermax at interstate speeds of 80 mph +. The wind hits...
SEDSON126@...
silverwingman
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Apr 1, 2003
6:32 pm
9930
If Honda decided to remodel the SW, the main reservation I'd have about eliminating the "hideous thing" over the rear tire is that the hideous thing contains...
flangben@...
frankl1234
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Apr 1, 2003
7:46 pm
9931
In a message dated 3/30/2003 10:34:08 PM Mountain Standard Time, ... Yeah, they work fine once installed. Sometime the grip is a little too close to the switch...
whitbrown@...
fugawee2002
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Apr 1, 2003
8:33 pm
9932
... Check out: www.azmotorsports.com Click on search, type in: vista cruise control...scroll down to the 7th control shown (for the Honda 7/8" handlebar). It's...
Alan Jeffory
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Apr 1, 2003
8:43 pm
9933
... D.J.... Not to be outdone, Cushman is now back in production, manufacturing in the exciting town of Foolya, Alabama. Their newest scooter is the small but...
Alan Jeffory
aj20ok
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Apr 1, 2003
9:50 pm
9934
Jill, The posts refering to the cruise control may be a little misleading as they are referring to a type of temporary throttle position lock. These are very ...
Dennis Dworak
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Apr 2, 2003
2:05 am
9935
... Hi all, I'm new to this list. My name is Carmelo and I write from London (UK). I bought a Silver Wing and I should collect the beast tomorrow. I was told...
Carmelo Manganaro
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Apr 2, 2003
6:16 am
9936
Jay, Forget that, grab THEIR rear brake!!! he he he!!! ~Kam (^8* ... as ... the ... with ... features ... Honda ... is ... extra...
Kam Bansal
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Apr 2, 2003
6:35 am
9937
Before the day is over I guess I should admit that yes, the 700 cc Silver Wing was part of my April Fool's prank and it was more of a boisterous attempt to...
D.J.
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Apr 2, 2003
7:51 am
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