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Brought home a SW today

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My dealer has one less leftover 2012 SW now. Rumor has it they do still have one more in case anyone is looking. I rode home on the regular roads and frontage road with one short blip on the freeway to go up and over a major intersection to the next exit. I got up to an indicated 65 so probably around 60. It rode very well. It was a total of about 60 miles to get home. My initial observations are:

Minimal vibration in the grips and floorboards with major emphasis on the minimal.

Bars/grips are a little close to the rider.

Seat is a little low to the floorboards.

Seat latch is very finicky and doesn't like to lock back in place without major slamming when full of stuff, a helmet and a jacket and gloves.

Why no 4 way flashers?

Why no horn? It's got a birthday party noise maker but not a nearly adequate horn.

Plenty of pep and zip, with major emphasis on the plenty.

They put on some grip covers similar to grip puppies. They really improve the grip. I wish it were larger still but it's majorly improved.

I need to research Airhawk vs Airhawk 2 and get one. That will hopefully make the ride more comfortable and solve the low seat issue at the same time.

I saw photos or youtube video of someone's SW with a nice trunk with lots of extra lights, emphasis on lots. I want to do something similar for the extra space and the light to get the attention of everyone following. Along with that a modulator for the brake lights.

My line of sight is about 2 inches above the top of the stock shield. I'd like to have a taller and wider screen to reduce the noise and buffeting.

That's all I've got so far.
 
SW? I must be slow this morning, I don't recognize the model reference.

But congrats on a new bike no matter what it is. :clap:
 
Hyperlights or Skene P3 lights are well worth the money for a flashing brake light. I'll verify the Airhawk cushion will do everything you want as long as you don't over-inflate it.
 
Sorry. It's a Honda Silverwing. It's 600cc. I'm going to try to get a decent picture today.
 
SW are nice, I just liked the Burman650 a bit better. Have fun, scooters are definitely under rated.
 
Hopefully this will work.
 

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For what you described in the other thread, this will definitely meet your needs. Have fun.
 
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