VLOG: The Honda SilverWing Returns!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2024

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  • @Scootphoria
    @Scootphoria 20 днів тому +2

    In 2005, my brother and I each purchased 2004 model Silverwings. We left Gardendale, Alabama, rode the west coast and returned through the northern states through Pa, then rode down the BRPwy. We each pulled homemade trailers. We both got 62 mpg on the trip. I sold mine and later purchased a 2012 model but somehow, it just didn't feel the same. I avg 57 mpg with that one.
    I've had several other bikers shocked when the Silverwing kept up with 'em on the twisties. I just realized, I had the stock screen on the 2004 and the Givi AF screen on the 2012. Otherwise everything was stock on both. Anyhoo, this brought back lots of memories.

  • @justintrexler2099
    @justintrexler2099 Місяць тому +8

    Watching you navigate Houston rush hour takes me back to my truck driving days! Between your scooter content and Ride with Alex's vids, I'm seriously thinking about scooters instead of bikes half the time! I'm getting my license in a few weeks, so I'm trying to decide what I want for my first bike...so many options, decisions decisions.

    • @scottdavis9318
      @scottdavis9318 Місяць тому

      Yamaha xmax 300 👍

    • @jameshenry1729
      @jameshenry1729 Місяць тому

      I had a XMax for a year ,loved it but ended up trading it for a Versus 650.​@@scottdavis9318

    • @01timegone
      @01timegone Місяць тому +1

      Hello! I just read your comment and it says you posted it a month ago!
      Wasn't sure if you have decided on what kind of bike you want or if you've already bought it.
      If you haven't, I have an idea which should be A Lot Of Fun!
      Why not write down all the different types of motor bike or scooter you're thinking of on the list and do some research on each one pros and cons.
      Then go have a blast and then take every single one of them on a test ride one all the different bikes and scooters you have on the list.
      You know pros and cons and all that kind of stuff as you're going through your list.
      That will help you shorten the list to the most serious contenders and you got to go do a lot of test rides I have a great time doing it.
      Sometime down the road. I hope to be in the same position you are,.
      Just basically do it the same way you would look for a new car , you just get to have a lot more fun doing it this time.
      Do you know the old saying. Or maybe it's a joke?
      How Can You Tell a Happy Biker?
      He's a guy going down the road with the bugs in his Teeth!!
      Why Is That?
      He's the Guy with the Big Smile on His Face!!!😎😁🏍🛵✌
      Have Fun and have a Good Ride

  • @kartikshankar5790
    @kartikshankar5790 Місяць тому +4

    One of my most awaited Video and scooter. It's finally here😊. Thank you Quasi. A beautiful restoration from you and a very detailed video just as I wanted. Happy riding and looking forward to seeing more adventure rides in the Silver Wing.

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! You might also enjoy the "raw" video playlist of the restoration series here:
      Honda SilverWing 600: ua-cam.com/play/PLh4JffjxQBuD6h5H97QLl3VuLg4pCneyT.html .
      I plan to condense that series into a single video for my main channel soon, and that video will have additional details and pictures. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

    • @01timegone
      @01timegone Місяць тому +1

      @@QuasiMotard Hi Quasi!! . That was a cool series, but I love the way you did the restoration because of bike looks Awesome!!
      I'm starting to become a real fan of the bigger scooters!!
      You said you have had the Bergman 650 I was curious if you had any videos of that bike?
      For some reason I have just really thought that was the most incredible motorbike.
      I call it a motorbike because as far as I'm concerned the only difference between a scooter and a motorbike is one is automatic and the other ones not.
      I always hated the terms Scooter because that sounds like that 2 wheeled things that kids ride.
      Personnel would rather it think it should've been called an Autocycle .
      That sounds more like what it is but that's just my opinion.

  • @rmahi17
    @rmahi17 Місяць тому +1

    Dang Quasi loving your collection of scoots! Definitely keeps the channel lively with the small bore!

  • @EvilscooterKitty
    @EvilscooterKitty Місяць тому +1

    Great video! I own and love a 2006 Silverwing! :) The bestest!

  • @hondaryder3779
    @hondaryder3779 Місяць тому +3

    The weight stats are probably higher here in Europe bc of ABS, ASR, fuel injection are mandatory here, for new imports.(No XR 150 for us).
    Nice scoot, i looked up 2✋ones, only €2000 with 10.000 km. on the clock. Not very popular i guess.
    I had a Piaggio MP3 500cc before, very comfy and fast but too expensive in maintenance.
    My current 2000 Transalp is my current allround, on/off road, budget bike now.
    Never as much as a hiccup, gotta love Honda Reliability.
    Being Dutch everything under 10 km i take my bicycle ofcourse, also mandatory😂
    Safe bike lanes and everything being close, supermarket 1km next one 3km, gym/ dr./familie/friends/ innercity all under 8km.
    Good to see not all Americans drive Monster Trucks or bad financial decision machines as ZeroEnigma calls them.
    Keep up the interesting posts, i'll keep watching.😉

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW Місяць тому +1

      Greetings from the USA, and thanks for watching! I envy your bike lanes and road infrastructure. We don't have any human-focused infrastructure here in the southern USA... everything is designed to move 3-ton speeding steel cages as quickly as possible...hurry, hurry, hurry.
      Texas is a huge state with vast distances and opressive heat, and our neighborhoods are spread out quite far from basic resources (e.g., 2-5 miles to grocery stores, 5-10 miles to shopping centers, etc). That makes people prefer their air-conditioned cages instead of enjoying the outdoors with a bit of exercise. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @Dabodizafa
    @Dabodizafa Місяць тому +4

    I ride a Suzuki Bergman 650 Executive. While I have noticed way more Groms and Monkeys on the road, I don't often see true scooters much. I loved my silver wing. I moved to the Bergman after the Honda. Thanks for the content.

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому +1

      @Dabodizafa How do you like your Burg 650 compared to the SilverWing?
      I had mixed feelings at first because I really liked the lower seating position (down IN the Burg vs sitting on top of it), the fancy mirrors, and electrically-settable CVT on the Burg were 👌. 😉👍 --QM

    • @Dabodizafa
      @Dabodizafa Місяць тому +2

      @@QuasiMotardI stepped up to the Berg for more stability and power with the wife on the back. She doesn't ride with me often, but when she does I'm glad I have the Berg. We are in Shreveport, and often ride up through Mena, AR and the Ouachita's as well. Watching your content on the Honda Cub has me a bit curious. I just may have to test drive one. 👍

    • @TOURMANBOB
      @TOURMANBOB Місяць тому +1

      @@Dabodizafa Yes, I sold my 2003 GL1800 because at 80, I don't tour anymore plus it was starting to feel overly heavy for me. Bought a 2006 Bergman and just absolutely love everything about it except the suspension (which is terrible). Frankly it's far more fun than the Gold Wing and I'm sorry I didn't do this sooner. Although it's in perfect condition with 18,000 miles on it, I keep hearing horror stories about the CVT transmission failing, turning the bike into a "parts bike". Guess I'll just continue to service it properly and keep my fingers crossed. Besides, at my age, I think I will wear out first....:))

  • @RWHobbies
    @RWHobbies Місяць тому +4

    SilverWing looks great

  • @drdreddmanofmystery9482
    @drdreddmanofmystery9482 Місяць тому +3

    The Silverwing seems pretty smooth and really quiet. Man, that hurry up and stop traffic is crazy.

  • @jameshenry1729
    @jameshenry1729 Місяць тому +2

    Looking forward to videos/ Trips on the Silverwing. Hope you have many trouble free miles on it. Best thing it's paid for.

  • @Aka.Aka.
    @Aka.Aka. Місяць тому +3

    legendary light touring scoot!

  • @robertfrank886
    @robertfrank886 Місяць тому +2

    I have one of these (a 2003)…bought it from an older gent (in 2022) that felt he could not ride it due to balance issues. He had a few drop overs in the garage but it only had 4800 miles on it. I refurbed a lot of the bodywork, so it looks much better and did all the maintenance as well as a new belt, just due to age. It’s basically the perfect ‘rolling office chair’. I’ll never part with it. Now has 11,500 miles on it. I upgraded the Dr. Pulley sliders to 26 gram (with the stock spring)- nice acceleration. Maybe 48-50 mpg overall, so not great, but not terrible either.

  • @scottdavis9318
    @scottdavis9318 Місяць тому +5

    The Silverwing is definitely a legendary machine. I retired from Honda in 2019 after 29 years at the Anna, Ohio Engine plant. I've seen some nice Honda bikes through the years. I just got a 2023 Navi and a 2025 adv160. As far as breaking in a scooter when is it safe to get up to the 55 mph range on the adv160? I've got about 150 miles or so on each scoot. Thanks for taking us along on the Silverwing ride 👍

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому +4

      Howdy, Scott, and congrats on your new Hondas! I've always broken-in my new motorcycle engines with the "ride it the same way it's gonna live its life" approach. The owner's manual usually says to take it easy and not use full throttle or maintain steady speeds for the first 300 miles, then ride normally after the first service interval (usually 600 miles). I use that method with a twist...
      I intentionally use short full-throttle bursts to help bed the valves, and extended deceleration runs at closed throttle (engine braking) to help seat the piston rings. I always change the oil early at around 300 miles or 4-6 hours of engine runtime to get all the metallic shavings out of the oil sump. I install a magnetic drain bolt at that first oil change to prolong the engine life... $25 is cheap insurance. Beyond that, I just follow the factory maintenance schedule and ride the bike/scoot normally.
      My only exception to the factory schedule is oil changes: I always change the oil often and early. Honda recommends 4-8K miles for most of their bikes, but I stick with 3K for bigger engines and ~2K for the smaller scooter engines. Remember that most scooters and mini-motos don't have oil filters, so that miniscule 1-2L of oil takes a beating and gets dirty quickly. Oil is cheap, engines aren't! 😉👍 --QM

    • @scottdavis9318
      @scottdavis9318 Місяць тому +1

      @@QuasiMotard Good point. $10 oil change vs $150 every 5k on my roadking I just sold is part of the reason I'm riding the mini motos. Thanks for information. I really appreciate your reply. Hope the Silverwing treats you good. 👍

  • @mprime6807
    @mprime6807 Місяць тому +4

    I just went to look at a Silverwing last week, but it was too abused and far gone. I haven't ridden a twin powered scooter, but they sure do have a nice sound to the exhaust. I've been really enjoying the Xmax.

  • @1960ARC
    @1960ARC 29 днів тому +1

    I have a 2021Honda SH125i (don't think you get it in the U.S).
    It holds a little over 7.5 litres and always does 200 miles to a tank.
    I think the suspension is a bit hard as feels better when I'm carrying some weight.
    Its just approaching its 64,000 mile oil change.
    That Siilver Wing both looks and sounds awesome.

  • @jaycahuenga6416
    @jaycahuenga6416 Місяць тому +2

    I have heard in previous videos that i watched about you talking about the silver wing and that is a nice looking bike

  • @davidkelly414
    @davidkelly414 Місяць тому +2

    Interesting. Thank you . 😊

  • @davidphillips7255
    @davidphillips7255 Місяць тому +2

    I bought my Maxi-scoot 15 years ago for a long surface street commute. I found big scooters more useful for long distance travel due to the comfort, ease of use and lack of chain lube and adjustments. They got more miles than my motorcycles. I suddenly find myself with a motorcycle that can do the scooter thing better than my Burgman 400....A Moto-Guzzi V85 TT Travel. It's more comfortable than the scooter, just as nimble and effortless to ride; with vastly better suspension and handling. Shaft drive was the motivation, now the question is: " Do I keep the scooter?" It still is much easier for getting on and off than the adventure style V85 and has much better weather protection.
    I'm thinking the scoot is going to be my early Spring and Fall bike.

  • @nondesperado
    @nondesperado Місяць тому +2

    I just read that someone in the Houston area won 800M $ in the Mega Millions lottery.
    A part of me wishes that it is you, Aaron, because of all what you have been through the past years. On the other hand you would probably stop vlogging so often, so another part of me wishes that you would still win a couple of millions but keep on vlogging.
    I hope that it is okay? 😉😄

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому +1

      @nondesperado Sadly, no. I wish that were true. Rest assured... even if I win the lotto or move to another country, I'll still make vlogs and adventure videos! 😉👍 --QM

  • @REZrblde
    @REZrblde Місяць тому +6

    Now the only thing you need to get to complete your stable is a Goldwing eh😏

    • @RWHobbies
      @RWHobbies Місяць тому +1

      I was thinking the same

  • @mlbabineaux
    @mlbabineaux Місяць тому +1

    The Thorazine Playboys . :P

  • @darrellbroomhall7020
    @darrellbroomhall7020 Місяць тому +1

    Really liking the vlogs QM.

  • @cornehenning9520
    @cornehenning9520 Місяць тому +1

    Quasi have to say the Wing look beautiful. I'm in the process of buying a T-Max

  • @JohnnyPowRides
    @JohnnyPowRides Місяць тому +1

    Man I always liked those things

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому

      Howdy, Johnny! How are you healing after your wreck a few months ago? --QM

    • @JohnnyPowRides
      @JohnnyPowRides Місяць тому +1

      @@QuasiMotard hey man, well I guess I am healed up as well as it’s gonna be. Could be worse. No issues riding which is good. I just can no longer lift much weight with my left side especially over shoulder high. I did a few months of PT but this about it. My range of motion is almost normal. My arm just kind of works differently now. And there’s a constant slight pain but most of the time it doesn’t bother me. The metal plates are really annoying though I can feel them and they drive me crazy.
      It seems like you are feeling better, I am glad. I will see you in Seaside I’m just now getting things locked in.

  • @Scooterheadz
    @Scooterheadz Місяць тому +2

    I want this scoot so bad! Beautiful 🤩

  • @indysteve4969
    @indysteve4969 Місяць тому +1

    Quasi, quick question. I have an 22 Adv150 and I'm thinking of trading it for a new Navi. I only use it for fun, not commuting. The Navi just looks so fun. I understand I would be going backwards as in tech, but the Navi has so many more mods to do. I would appreciate your opinion.

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому +1

      Honestly, I would NOT trade down to the Navi. The ADV/PCX is much more advanced and efficient in every way in comparison to the Navi. The seating position and the "toy" factor of the Navi is better than the ADV, but those are the only benefits in my opinion.
      The Navi's fuel economy and range is drastically lower than any of the other Honda mini-motos. While that might not be a factor for you (not commuting), it's still annoying to feed it so often. The Navi's handling and tires feel sketchy and aren't confidence-inspring compared to the ADV, so that would be another big adjustment.
      If you're really determined to "downsize" to the Navi, I'd be willing to work a trade deal with you on my Navi! 😉👍 --QM

    • @indysteve4969
      @indysteve4969 Місяць тому +1

      @@QuasiMotard thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm going to stay with the Adv.

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr8989 Місяць тому +1

    👏 Any thoughts on getting another Royal Enfield?

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому

      My dead Hunter 350 is still waiting for a decision... rebuild or part-out. I'm also looking at the new Guerrilla 450 as a potential replacement. 🤔 --QM

    • @CB3Pete
      @CB3Pete Місяць тому

      Always value your opinion ..
      Have you ridden a Triumph speed 400 yet?
      Nice to get a Q review on that model.

  • @davestraight8219
    @davestraight8219 Місяць тому +1

    nearly bought a phat scoot 10 years ago but they wouldnt px my bike at that time - tmax 500 - 4.6 gallons - not real ones obvs :D

  • @Shartmiester
    @Shartmiester Місяць тому

    is this Officer Dangle

  • @slimedapimp1563
    @slimedapimp1563 20 днів тому +1

    How tall are you

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  19 днів тому

      I'm 5'7" (170cm) tall with a 30" (76cm) inseam, and my riding weight is 165-170 lbs (75-77kg) with all of my riding gear. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @MadsWorld34
    @MadsWorld34 Місяць тому +1

    my computer shuts mine off at 117.4

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard  Місяць тому

      I have the DynoJet Power Commander 3 in this bike, so I've been able to tune the fuel maps and ignition cutoff. The CVT upgrade and rear tire diameter are big factors in the top speed as well. The Dr.Pulley sliders allow a higher ramp profile on the front pulleys, so the effective engine RPM is lower at higher road speeds; this gives more road speed before the redline cutoff.
      I've seen 126 mph on GPS a couple of times when the tires and CVT belt were fresh, but that was under ideal circumstances (flat road, no headwinds... somewhere in Mexico). My top speed probably wouldn't be as high now with the Michelin CG2 rear tire because it's rolling diameter is smaller than the old Pirelli Diablo. 😉👍 --QM

    • @MadsWorld34
      @MadsWorld34 Місяць тому

      @@QuasiMotard i wish i wasn't a idiot and sold my 2009 it was turbo charged and i don't know how fast it would run. but like a idiot my legs lied to me and told me i could ride Harley's again so i traded it in on one. a week later i went to buy it back and was told it was sold the day he took it in as a trade. GRRRR