S1E19: My 2003 Honda Silverwing Maxi Scooter! Review....

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[@Scootphoria]

Owned 3. 2X2004 and 1X2012. Never got less than 52mpg. Riding slow in NC mountains and across the great salt lake got 62.2 mpg and both of those times I was pulling a trailer. Toured the lower 48 on it twice. The only negative I had with it is the small tires. They did ok but did wear out around 7k miles. Great storage, easy to ride, lots of accessories, easy to work on, and F-U-N.

[@muckle8]

Did you have any issues with the rear spindle nut or wheel bearings on front or rear?

[@Scootphoria]

@@muckle8 Nary a problem with anything. Had 60k miles on each of the 2004 models and less than 30k on the 2012 model. (Edited my post above as I had typed they were 2005 models, but were 2004)

[@thewhomphlew]

I'm 230lbs I hit 110mph on gps, it had more to go. 2004 with 1400 miles, bought it yesterday, %100 stock old man owned.

[@mattdonna9677]

It's a motorscooter or scooter cycle, take your pick. I found one for sale, 12,000 miles on it, same year as yours. I love the color.

[@joecamel6835]

blood red

[@bobbymoore2223]

I just bought one of these bad boys. It's a massive beast.

[@jas350]

To big?

[@martinjohnson9316]

I'm a motorcyclist that due to having two hip replacements could'nt use any of my bikes so invested in an FJS600 maxi-scooter so i can keep riding on two wheels as a scooter eases the problem of lifting my leg over. I tried a Suzuki Burgman 650 but found that much heavier than the honda. Its a great machine in most respects. Thanks for the video from the UK.

[@carriegartin4274]

Yea the burgman is DEFINITELY heavier than a lot of people think. Like 1/3 of the weight is just the plastic lol.

[@timothytrott8064]

Hi, I’ve ridden a Silverwing since 2003 and have never gotten less than 50 mpg. Usually around 50-55 depending on freeway speeds around 65-75. Nice article however and enjoyed watching it.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

50 or 55 mpg is very economical. Seriously looking at it. Drop by mate, to check my contenz. You may like it a lot.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

A well done video. I see that a 6ft 1 guy would be very comfortable siitng there. You explained eveything. Got my like and full watch.

[@bobbymoore2223]

Mine rides just like a land jet ski to me. It's fun .

[@phothalabounmaphouxay6148]

Just got an 03 silver wing less than 6k miles. Love it. Great video review.

[@richardbeserra9078]

I bought mine brand new in 07’. What a fun scooter. Multiple 600+ mile day trips, two trips from Southern California to Yellowstone and 2 IronButt SaddleSore 1ks. Never a breakdown. Only oil, tires and the occasional cvt belt. I have 55k miles on her now and no plans to get rid of her. With a Givi Air-flow windshield I get about 45-50mpg rarely under 80 on the freeway….and ATGATT for me.

[@chrisrhodes5464]

I bought mine back in November love it thanks for showing how the seat is adjusted

[@marcellusjeremias5049]

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[@bakerasher8516]

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[@bakerasher8516]

@Marcellus Jeremias no problem :)

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I got a 2007, love it

[@raulbajamx]

I own a GL650i nd a GL650 and now I just got this Silverwing thanks for the review

[@ItsYourCastleMD]

Very impressive review. I bought a silverwing in part due to this review.

[@WhatWeb4]

Best Review of the Silver Wing!!! I Love mine!

[@jjninja79]

I just bought the 2003 model. I love it!.i hope they bring it back.i like the windshield it's just the right height

[@jessesmyser5931]

Excellent review. I do have to say that I consider this a motorcycle. It's the smaller version of the Goldwing for short people like me, but it doesn't really matter it's just semantics. I did enjoy your review of the bike so thumbs up!

[@Hotdog80085]

I think seating position determines the scooter or motorcycle thing

[@MoparTechWill]

Legs sit forward, definitely a scooter.

[@vaporcaper9601]

@@MoparTechWill well using that logic most Harley motorcycles are foward controlled and are scooters 😂

[@EvilScooterKitty-zq5wv]

Great review! I just got a 2006 Silverwing, and love it dearly! :)

[@kenreinhardt7948]

I have a 2001 Silverwing...I generally get mid to upper 50s gas mileage (based on the speedo)...my understanding is that the top speed is around 114...I have been up to 100 indicated several times and felt there was quite a bit left...

[@earlbaker3996]

Very informative video. I am researching scooter. I have a gold wing and want to get a scooter to introduce younger family members to my favorite hobby and just to mess around with. I love Honda products. Thanks from Youngstown Ohio area

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Ex Youngstown resident now in sw Florida. If you can find one get it. Fairly easy to maintain/ service. Please keep in mind that these are pretty fast so if for teenagers they can get easily carried away. Be safe.

[@ireuel357]

Just got through the first tank on the '09 I just bought, 50mpg. Already hit 100mph pretty easily.

[@joef.3094]

i'll never understand how a scooter, whether 50cc or 650 cc is NOT a motorcycle, but thanks for the video.

[@samosamo6504]

All based on how fast they go. A regular bike with a motor on it is technically a motor cycle but you wouldn't drive behind one on the highway willingly.

[@joannhammerschmitt]

DMV call it motorcycle.

[@thewhomphlew]

If it's a motor driven cycle, it's a motorcycle. Technically you could expand that to cars, they were once referred to as auto-cycles or quadracycles. So isn't a car a motor cycle also? English doesn't always make sense.

[@jeeves6490]

Scooters by definition have the motor mounted to the swing arm, motorcycles have the motor fixed to the frame, modern scoots have blurred the definition.

[@postersm7141]

That’s crazy I have a 2021 Kawasaki Z 900 RS café (948cc) motorcycle it gets better gas mileage and weighs less. My motorcycle weighs 473 pounds wet makes 111 hp as a top speed of 145 miles an hour and gets 43 miles to the gallon. 0 to 60 in 3.0 seconds. I’m just amazed that little scooter weighs more than my bike and it’s less fuel economy. Don’t get me wrong I love anything with two wheels and a motor but I was surprised to see that it weighed more than my motorcycle.

[@kristomat]

You could fit your bike in this scooters storage compartment. That's why this scooter is cool.

[@MikeSmithComedian]

It’s an automatic motorcycle.

[@1234jhanson]

Lol...if you say so...

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Yes! Twist and Shout and forget aboudit

[@rastapirate1969]

I have a 2004 Silverwing and I love it. BUT a few years ago I hit a ladder on the highway and ruined the front wheel so the search for a replacement has been a long pain in the butt. Hopefully one day I'll find one so I can get riding again. If you hear of one let me know.

[@cottonballs9]

I’m selling one in San Diego California!

[@papaballoon]

Im going to put a tiny quibble on the "you can't tour (go out of town) on a "smaller" scooter. I have owned 3 scooters. A yamaha Majesty 400. A yamaha morphous 250 and a Honda helix 250. All three were/are fine touring mounts. The 400 was obviously faster. (a bit over 100 mph) and had a trunk a lot like the SW. It's little brother, the helix was a 65 mph ride.. maybe 70.(i got 72) but with that 10 inch rear wheel.. you don't want faster!. The current bike is the 250 morphous. Top speed is 75 or 80.. depending on which rollers i have in. Stock is 80 indicated and at least 75 GPS speed. I have put 30,000 miles on the morphous, i put 20,000 on the maj before it was stolen and wrecked.. and 20,000 on the helix before i sold it. I hasn't run the morphous all day (4 am to 8:30 pm) and 800 miles. With not a hiccup. The 400 ran a600 mile day at 85 mph (eureka springs ark to Chicago) so the Swing is not the minimum. Others may not like the 250 but i find it perfectly adequate for my needs. Mpg.. 400/ 55-60. Morphous 60-65 mpg helix 65-70. Since my needs and preference is 55 mph roads, not interstate... any of those (or the SWING OR the two burgers. Or any Hond from 250 to 600 for that matter) I love the scooter style.

[@RD-xh9ss]

Great video. Thx for sharing. I have a 85 Honda elite 250. Time to graduate lol

[@davezimmerman8627]

Great vid very informative. Just the info I was looking for. Thank you sir.

[@wboeren1]

Would be nice to have next to the motorcycle. More comfort for the passenger, cheap to run.

[@hacksaw413]

How about if you take that backrest out completely? Thanks. I'm 6'7

[@ItsYourCastleMD]

Newbie here... I'm wondering if there is something that's already aftermarket fabricated or if I need to go get a new seat altogether. Any info?

[@samiam20024]

I bet it will keep up with those Harley Davison

[@robbyclark6915]

I have an 04 model in burgundy. It’s what I learned to ride on. Very, very, usable and practical bike with the huge amount of storage and easy to ride. So glad I started on this bike before getting my Harley iron 883. Even the 600cc scooter was very intimidating to me in the beginning! Unfortunately my son wrecked it and really jacked up the plastics but it still runs and goes. Mine has developed a transmission leak! It’s leaking fluid from behind the front pulley on the cvt. I’ve pulled the entire pulley off and investigated. There seems to be some gaskets or seals with some retaining clips but I’m having a terrible time finding any information about what to do with it or how to fix this? It seems like this must be extremely rare since I cannot find any information on yt or websites or anywhere? Might have to take it to a shop which I hate to do since I’m sure I could fix it myself if I just had some more information about what parts or seals I need and where to get them? Really love this bike!

[@jhonnyfolhas]

hello, it's a known issue, it's fairly simple to replace. there's a vid in youtube, in italian, that he explains everything how to replace it. you can turn on the subs for it, but it easy enough

[@Allen-Cote-St.-Luc]

Hi and thanks for the great video. I suggest not leaving the ignition on for a long time. I burnt out an ignition coil doing that on a 1977 Honda CB400F. Love the color, mines a 2006 blue one but I wish I had the red.

[@jasonlaverdiere974]

Great Video! I have a Honda Reflex 250 (which has a very comfortable seating position for tall riders) but doesn't have enough power for longer 2up trips... Looking at a 2008 Silver wing now as an upgrade. Have you ridden the Reflex? and if so how would you say this compares? Thanks

[@stephencarden4478]

I own a 2003 Silverwing, too. Recently, I noticed water underneath it when i parked around town. Now, after letting it sit, it won't remain started. Is there an interlock system preventing from starting? Please help!

[@tonykruck1798]

Is the left brake lever bent ?

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

I Saw that! I see it’s been on it’s side like mine. I bandaid-ed the sores with reflective tape like a fat pin stripe. Will never sell it ever. Can’t find anything close except the Suzuki Burgman executive. Be safe.

[@joshb-8810]

Does the SW not have a hazard switch?

[@rodkramer8879]

Just bought an 04. Thanks for the review. You still riding this one?

[@1234jhanson]

I sold mine. Regret it though. I have 14 bikes right now so need to thin the herd. I have issues!

[@carriegartin4274]

I want this bike!! Ahhhh!

[@donweaver1600]

Good review still unsure on this or the bergman 650

[@HenryFlores4]

My biggest regret (motorcycle/scooter-wise) is never buying a Honda Silverwing...

[@Lloyd-mo]

Pretty close to the reflex style.

[@greetenmax]

Well done. Riding a big motorscooter with T shirt and no gloves. Never had a accident I guess. You have no idea....

[@kristomat]

You gonna tell the manager, Karen?

[@MassimvsPrimoMeridio]

I wanna buy one ASAP

[@joannhammerschmitt]

Amen I am short. With screw in my left ankle. Fast than Honda rebel🚴

[@knowone6214]

Steering Wheel??????....hope he means handlebars....LOL

[@mikegreen5502]

It looks just like the Reflex what's the difference lol

[@aidenlivingston8244]

Would love to know how the comfortably compares to a honda helix

[@ryanj6862]

its essentially the same bike with a bigger motor.

[@aidenlivingston8244]

@@ryanj6862 after having a silverwing for just a few days and a helix for a year I can already tell your wrong. Maybe you’ve never ridden a helix but it is way more comfortable more leg room and the larger seat makes it 10x better than the silver wing in that department but hey guess that’s what I’m sacrificing for 600cc.

[@ryanj6862]

The helix is essentially the same as the reflex, and the reflex and silverwing look identical. Different seats etc but there are many similarities under the plastics.

[@Frederick-ts6lk]

Handle bars not Steeling wheel

[@timmytimmy6890]

I need it

[@Noexcusis]

Steering wheel?🤔

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Still own it? Hope so. Don’t sell it.

[@michaellandis2144]

why not simply REMOVE the "butt brace"?? I gained 1 inches of legroom by doing this

[@MoparTechWill]

Buddy needs a buddy

[@nduwayojohn5712]

Please how can i one i love it am in zambia lusaka

[@tsikomarvin1641]

We have couple for sale here in Uganda.

[@kennypool]

I'll keep my helix 250cc. Thats to heavy and 75mph is fast enough.

[@jas350]

Sounds absolutely terrible, no oil??

[@shinymud7]

I replaced the Honda muffler with a Harley muffler sounds better runs better and about 20 pounds lighter.

[@guntherthorn8958]

" the channel"😂😂😂