hey strangers-what do you look like?

[Piute]

                             Sure like those CXs ,grand Ole gal !
                                        hard drinking on thoughs hamm's,but your probly a pro.

[shinyribs]

Welcome Scrappyike! Nice bike! Love the hammock!lol

[Scrappyike]

Thanks guys.  Yup, totally love my Silverwing.  Next addition to the harem will be a cafe racer CB750.  That project will keep me busy and out of trouble.  Hopefully soon so I can post my progress.  

BTW, me on the hammock, I'm smoking some beef brisket.  That's how us Texans do it.

[LukeM]

Man, I was leaning hard toward the GL/CX style bikes before I got my Shadow. I thought the design was very cool, smooth running bike, maybe a bit undersized/underpowered for long distance riding.  So naturally I got a 700cc v-twin.  Stupid of me, I guess. :-)  But it works for me and my stubby legs.  I was always on tiptoes with my CB750, and the Shadow just fits me better.

If you get a moment, give me/us a feel for how your GL rides.  I'm still thinking the Shadow needs a roommate in the garage.

Luke M

[Scrappyike]

Totally love the ride.  Different than the CX500 because of the prolink suspension.  Does not have the go go of bigger engines but keeps up good. I'm 5'7" and I can flatfoot it.  Sits higher than a Goldwing so I can lean further and ride faster around them corners.  Had a crotch rocket behind me on a run and he said that I rode it like a crotch rocket.  Fastest I have gotten it was 92mph (80 loaded down).  I'm not a speedster but the 500 works out pretty good.  Nimble enough as a commuter.  I have read reviews where they say it sucks as a commuter but I don't see that.  I have the smaller trunk that I position where the passenger seat is at and ride it as a solo bike.  Changing between seat and trunk was a great idea.  Don't know why Honda never carried that onward.



Here is a comparison



And if you want a backrest, just move the large trunk forward



Maintenance is pretty simple.  Don't have to remove the tank to adjust the valves.  If you have to remove the engnine, just drop it down.  No framework underneath it.  

I almost bought a Shadow but I wanted something different.  Gas mileage averages about 47mpg.  So I can ride over 200 miles on a tank.  Rides two up with no problem.  Furthest I've traveled was 250 miles in one day.  I did not get sore unlike when riding a cruiser.  No monkey butt.  That in itself is a great attribute.  I traveled 75mph and still had enough power to pass.

So if you want to enjoy the ride, get the smoothness of a Goldwing but also some sportiness...GL500i or better yet the 650i.  

Where in Central Ohio you at?  I'm Eastside Cleveland.  Maybe I'll be in your neighborhood and let ya take her for a ride.  Maybe.....

[rrgunslinger]

Ok  I'll bite!

[LukeM]

Just outside of Columbus. Lived here since 1966. Cleveland is a bit of a haul on the bike, but I _might_ be able to get there on one tank + reserve. I've never run it completely dry, but I'll get about 130 miles before the reserve light comes on.  Then it's another 25 miles before stutter time.

Nice pix.  I love the trunk idea, and I agree: Honda should have done more with that bike and that luggage setup.  It's too practical.  Maybe that's why. So the engine is a stressed member of the bike.  I like that. It's a very robust case, just like the Goldwing's flat 4/6. Who knows...maybe I'll get REALLY curious and find one.

Luke M

[Scrappyike]

I'm out of Painesville and I've riden the Old Gal down to Hocking Hills and back.  No soreness on my part and she did good.  I'm planning a trip back to the home country (Texas) next year.  Until then, looking for that elusive CB750 for my project.  Ride safe!

[shinyribs]

Thanks for posting gunslinger. That is quite the picture!

I got a good chuckle out of you guys sig's. gunslinger,Luke and Scrappyike

[rrgunslinger]

Thanks, Just getting the feel of this forum.  Was on the Costal Ducati Forum a lot but that has been taken down and I no longer have the Ducati.  That pic is about 10 years old but I kinda still look the same.  We no longer do shootouts.  Anyway I like these kind of forums so expect me to be around as much a possible.  

Cheers

[Lucky 1]

You have more courage than many .

[Ghost-Flame]

Ibetter start by saying I love my wife and 2 adult children... aren't they supposed to go sometime?
I love my 2002 BMW X5 3.0 149K miles and counting, is like new, extremely well built machine.
My 2004 Vtx1800C
I love to turn wrenches and learn new things
I am an avid reader
I enjoy the research into a mechanical problem or project as much as I enjoy riding and playing

I always envied the Shop Kids in High School, I'm glad I went academic/college bound but, I wish I went through Mechanic school. I am self taught and believe that if it was made by man it can be fixed by man. And that there is always someone better than me that can fix what I screw up.

I'm a good carpenter and woodworker, and can figure most things out in short order.

I bought a sears welder 2 years ago and it is still in the box. I want to learn but, who will put out the fire before it burns the house down?



I love my 3 dogs
 My 2 Guardians and Hunters















My annoying Love-able Little Sh@T
 My annoying love-able little SH@T

[bijna]

On my old sportster

Me and My old Winnebago

[Scrappyike]

The horns look good on the Sportster.  

[bijna]

They're going on my k3 just as soon as I get some of the clutter taken care of!

[shinyribs]

I love the horns,too! That pic of you on the Sporter just looks like fun. How did you get all that beard in that helmet Just pickin'

Ghost-flame,i like how you think and i agree. If the guys on the assembly lines could slap 'em together and make the run,I oughta be able to figure out how to keep it together. Open up that welder and give her a go.Theres no time like the present.

[Dw07u]

hey guys it's been ages since I posted anything, hope you all are well!

Been having some bike trouble again, broke down on the freeway yesterday... anyway, think its the regulator... but here Is some nice pics I took while waiting for the pickup...





Figured I'd put a mugg shot in there

Good to see the forum is buzzing with new people!
Sorry for not being so involved...

Later!

[TOOLS1]

Love your key-chain. Seems appropriate, for the situation.
TOOLS

[Cabreco]

I'll add my ugly mug to the thread as well!

[shinyribs]

Hey there Dwo7u.Good to hear from you again.

And Cabreco,you just look madyou should be smiling sitting on that luxury cruiser!