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by: gimpdog - Aug 31, 2013 19:42:58 GMT -5
Post by gimpdog on Aug 31, 2013 19:42:58 GMT -5
Just so you know, those transverse V Twins were just about bullet proof, they were that reliable. That shaft drive was smooth but did take some power away from the engine. Great Bike to ride!!! Congrats on the purchase!!
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by: prodigit - Aug 31, 2013 19:57:50 GMT -5
Post by prodigit on Aug 31, 2013 19:57:50 GMT -5
I have a VT750. Also did a sprocket change on it to make it rev in the 3k range on the highway instead of the 5k range.
It's a great long distance rider, but I don't particularly like riding that heavy thing around town.
My 127cc with 'lawnmower engine', is so much more fun to ride (more nimble), and in town upto 50MPH there's no real reason to take out the big guy.
Since I don't have to pay insurance in FL (unless an accident is my fault, but I'm a defensive rider), the only recurring cost is a new tag sticker every year on each of them.
I only have 3 tags, so one of them doesn't have a tag, and kinda stands like a backup in the back shed, protected from the elements.
Now and then I switch tags, between scoots, and ride it, just to keep up the battery level, and use the fuel; I-legal I know, but hey, I'm not gonna buy another tag. If one scoot is a total loss, I'll just transfer the tag.
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by: scootnwinn - Aug 31, 2013 21:53:59 GMT -5
Post by scootnwinn on Aug 31, 2013 21:53:59 GMT -5
Just so you know, those transverse V Twins were just about bullet proof, they were that reliable. That shaft drive was smooth but did take some power away from the engine. Great Bike to ride!!! Congrats on the purchase!! Yes it is a great motor this is my second one can't remember why I got rid of the first one but you do stupid things when you're young. 20 years later and it feels good everything about it is perfect for me right now. |
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by: DaveC - Aug 31, 2013 22:35:07 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Aug 31, 2013 22:35:07 GMT -5
The Silverwing is a nice bike I still have my  Aspencade hoping for a time i can ride on 2 again Enjoy every mile u put on that thing Be safe and God speed |
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by: gimpdog - Aug 31, 2013 22:37:26 GMT -5
Post by gimpdog on Aug 31, 2013 22:37:26 GMT -5
Between my good friend who was a motorcycle mechanic, we had the standard CX500,the custom CX500C, the GL650 and the CX500T, a Turbo, wrapped with Honda 1st attempt at a full sports styled covering. Slightly rare, that bike would ride normal full throttle until about 35-40 mph and then whoom! when the turbo kicked in.
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by: scootnwinn - Aug 31, 2013 22:38:16 GMT -5
Post by scootnwinn on Aug 31, 2013 22:38:16 GMT -5
Thanks Dave I will. The aspencade is a great bike for sure. I hope you do get back on her and will pray for it.
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by: skyrider - Sept 1, 2013 11:39:35 GMT -5
Post by skyrider on Sept 1, 2013 11:39:35 GMT -5
I had a GL500 for 16 years. Terrific bike . Good for you!
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by: shalomrider - Sept 1, 2013 15:35:19 GMT -5
Post by shalomrider on Sept 1, 2013 15:35:19 GMT -5
howdy, yup, i had three of the cx500(maybe one was a gl) and i really loved the sound at revs and until i put on so much weight the suspension was fine. however the last one i bought didn't seem to handle my weight very well so i turned it back and rode away on the gl 1100 which i dressed up in all the vetter stuff in white. it was a great machine and i would still have it if not for having bought an over the road semi which needed a motor overhaul that i wasn't aware of till i had it apart. 11,00 bucks later i had it on the road coast to coast.. there went my favorite motorcycle. ride on, forum on.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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by: spandi - Sept 1, 2013 17:13:39 GMT -5
Post by spandi on Sept 1, 2013 17:13:39 GMT -5
Well I expect I will stay. I have really enjoyed it here Well now that you have the avatar with the Honda up, it's a done deal.  |
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by: domindart - Sept 26, 2013 11:34:44 GMT -5
Post by domindart on Sept 26, 2013 11:34:44 GMT -5
Nice bike, glad u decided to stay a part of this community
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by: scootnwinn - Sept 26, 2013 18:10:58 GMT -5
Post by scootnwinn on Sept 26, 2013 18:10:58 GMT -5
Thanks Dom
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by: novaraptor - Sept 27, 2013 9:32:15 GMT -5
Post by novaraptor on Sept 27, 2013 9:32:15 GMT -5
Great to see you hangin' around, Scootnwinn. Lots of the scooter riders have other larger bikes out there. Mines a  Yamaha FJ1200. Usually don't ride it in town much. Twice as heavy as the 250cc and just as fast when I'm behind the traffic. I've been riding since the mid 70's and always have referred to any of my 2 wheelers as a "scoot" or "scooter" though many of my non-riding friends keep correcting me. Open roads to ya.. |
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Yamaha FJ1200. Usually don't ride it in town much. Twice as heavy as the 250cc and just as fast when I'm behind the traffic. I've been riding since the mid 70's and always have referred to any of my 2 wheelers as a "scoot" or "scooter" though many of my non-riding friends keep correcting me. Open roads to ya..