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Stig / Major Tom

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A lot of scoot for the $
« on: March 15, 2017, 09:29:54 PM »
A clean 2012 SILVERWING
$3895.00
2,740 miles on the odometer
These big HONDA scoots seem to be bargains.
At that mileage it is a new scooter....priced at rather less than a lot of new 300's that don't have the Wing's ABS.
A whole lot less complicated than a 650 Burgman....parts & panels a lot less expensive, too.





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https://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/Platinum-Powersports-2972218/listing/2012-Honda-Silver-Wing-ABS-121290423
« Last Edit: March 15, 2017, 09:38:44 PM by Stig »
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Re: A lot of scoot for the $
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2017, 11:48:18 PM »
Seems like a nice deal though not all Silverwings have ABS the older ones are an even better deal. I don't think the Burman 650's are that complicated. I suppose somtimes an older bike might need some things just from sitting so long but that depends on each case. I just purchased a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 with 4,900 miles on it from a guy who had just bought it 7 months ago when it had only 1,800 miles on it. He had some issues with stalling and the battery. First thing I did was to tear into it, inspect, and service it. When I got the bike it had some "extra" screws in a bag. Through the course of working on it I found where they all went and put then back. The oil/filter change was straight forward but when I pulled out the dipstick for the transmission (rear diff) oil came pouring out. I drained it into a measuring cup and found who ever last worked on it put twice as much oil in as the spec calls for.
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Re: A lot of scoot for the $
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2017, 12:16:26 AM »
Awesome bike and price too Tom.  Why don't you buy it as you said you want a SW?  Of all the many Maxiscooters I have owned, my 2003 SW ABS has been the most reliable, maintenance free, comfortable and enjoyable. My SW is a keeper
Next month I'm riding it on a 1600 mile trip to Missouri to attend a M/C meet and greet. If I were looking for a SW, I'd jump on this one in a heartbeat
« Last Edit: March 16, 2017, 12:18:13 AM by Scooter Dan »
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Re: A lot of scoot for the $
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2017, 12:35:06 AM »
Looks like a great deal, as long as the dealer doesnt add on prep, fees, tax, tag, etc.  etc.
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