Delray
Well-known member
And the winner is ....
Fly 'n Ride.
With riding my GT from Florida to New York and back as an agreeable default plan, I kept looking for bikes up north. It was always my preference to ride that distance one time, not twice.
Today I found a pretty 2003 Honda Silver Wing in the top of New York State and bought it. This is my third 2003 Honda Silver Wing -- that classic Honda red keeps calling my name and I keep answering. Cost was $2,000. Owner is kindly leaving his New York plate on the bike until I get home, so I don't have to worry about tag or title.
Body is in mint condition and the owner's best friend, a mechanic, went through the bike and updated everything. New OEM CVT belt and Dr. Pulley rollers. New spark plugs. New brake pads. New tires and battery. New oils and filters. Strobed brake lights on the top case. The owner bought it to tow behind his motor home but his wife refuses to get on the Silver Wing, so he had to sell it. Lucky me.
The week after next, I will fly to Plattsburgh, New York, just south of Montreal, and ride to Rochester through the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in the middle of summer. Did I mention lucky me?
The Silver Wing doesn't hold a candle to the C 650 GT. I've owned four Wings. They are bare bones and buzzy and prone to understeering. But man, they are carefree and fun -- I can add to the 24,010 odometer with a vengeance. Practically, I can probably double my money if I sell it in Florida. I love Honda reliability. I swear you could bury a Silver Wing for ten years, dig it up, and it would cough once or twice and start up.
Odd how I began with a powerful BMW touring bike and ended with a humble, reliable Honda. I feel happy, though. Eager for the road ahead.
Fly 'n Ride.
With riding my GT from Florida to New York and back as an agreeable default plan, I kept looking for bikes up north. It was always my preference to ride that distance one time, not twice.
Today I found a pretty 2003 Honda Silver Wing in the top of New York State and bought it. This is my third 2003 Honda Silver Wing -- that classic Honda red keeps calling my name and I keep answering. Cost was $2,000. Owner is kindly leaving his New York plate on the bike until I get home, so I don't have to worry about tag or title.
Body is in mint condition and the owner's best friend, a mechanic, went through the bike and updated everything. New OEM CVT belt and Dr. Pulley rollers. New spark plugs. New brake pads. New tires and battery. New oils and filters. Strobed brake lights on the top case. The owner bought it to tow behind his motor home but his wife refuses to get on the Silver Wing, so he had to sell it. Lucky me.
The week after next, I will fly to Plattsburgh, New York, just south of Montreal, and ride to Rochester through the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in the middle of summer. Did I mention lucky me?
The Silver Wing doesn't hold a candle to the C 650 GT. I've owned four Wings. They are bare bones and buzzy and prone to understeering. But man, they are carefree and fun -- I can add to the 24,010 odometer with a vengeance. Practically, I can probably double my money if I sell it in Florida. I love Honda reliability. I swear you could bury a Silver Wing for ten years, dig it up, and it would cough once or twice and start up.
Odd how I began with a powerful BMW touring bike and ended with a humble, reliable Honda. I feel happy, though. Eager for the road ahead.
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