Bloody jinx, this forum! Not 2 days since joining and posting a picture of my pride and joy, this happens: Coming along on the outside of stationary traffic and the blue Merc van in the picture decides to suddenly swing our from the traffic and knocks me right off. The replacement panels, screen and levers are going to cost £467.. At least the driver admitted liability, doesn't want to go through his insurance and is bringing the cash round to me next Tuesday. He says. We'll see. He'll get a bit of this if he's messing me about.
Chupa - Good info that I didn't know. If they can't keep up with demand in Europe, it will never get here. We MIGHT have a shot if they increase production -- maybe. As several of you have pointed out - the US is a tiny part of the world market for scooters. The producers just can't afford to spend much time on us. Sad but true.
All. Thanks. Just a few grazes on my shins and a bruise on my hip. I was just lucky no traffic was coming the other way but then again, if there was, the van driver wouldn't have swung out into oncomng traffic!
Man, that sucks! I'm very glad your okay, and I hope that damn van driver pays for the damage! Scooters are underestimated on the road, especially their speed!
I'd like to replace my Silver Wing with something lighter, more economical and better handling with "big" wheels to better deal with rough pavement and pot holes. The SH300i appears to be the best alternative currently in production. Thus, I have written American Honda and asked them to bring the SH300i ABS model to the US market. If anyone else actually wants one here in the USA, I suggest you write also. Just bitching on this web site won't get the job done. ------------------------------------------------ 2002 Silver Wing
Was the SH150i actually "cut" for good or is this another case of Honda just not or not yet releasing a 2011 model or putting it off for a 2012 model until they get through the back log of older ones sitting on dealer floors? They've done this before with scooters like the Ruckus.
Big Albi What fitting kit did you use to fit those Givi panniers to the bike? Inquiring minds want to know! TIA, John
Hi John used the fitting kit for the SH 125 05-08 model I think it was the PL175 very little work to do just a few extra pieces of thin steel to make it sturdy,the Givi E21 panniers are a real asset for carrying items on the scoot with the lack of underseat storage. Albi
Another question for Big Albi: Does the top part of that windscreen come completely off? If so, could you post a picture of it with the top section removed or failing that, at its lowest point? Thanks Steve
Hi Steve, I have the same Givi screen (which replaced a tiny Puig Scoopy screen that was not really sturdy enough at high speed) and can confirm that the top half removes completely. So one has 3 choices - top off, top on & lowered or somewhat higher. There is bound to a setting that suits you. Sell any old screen that you might have on Ebay - there will always be a taker! It mounts sturdily and easily, as per usual with Givi. HTH, John
Hi Big Albi. Found the fitting kit after a lot of searching - just hours before you replied. Out of curiosity, are there any problems with the left-hand pannier and engine plastics making contact when going over a bump/falling down one our wonderful potholes?
Hi John they are well clear of the plastic covers for the air filter.The fittings are just a bit tight with the the body panels see photo. Albi