2009 Burgman 650 Exec rider

Welcome. I'm riding a 2009 Executive right now as well.

Here's something every AN650 rider should know about. It's invaluable if you don't want to have to count on a dealership to do every bit of maintenance for you. Oil and filter changes are the most common maintenance items, and they're very simple to do without even taking off any Tupperware, with the exception of the maintenance cover (center hump) which has ONE screw holding it on, so that you can add fresh oil.

Also, make sure those tires aren't more than five years old, regardless of condition. A lot of these old Burgmans have low mileage and ancient tires and fluids in them.

dogboy said:

Oil and filter changes are the most common maintenance items, and they're very simple to do without even taking off any Tupperware, with the exception of the maintenance cover (center hump) which has ONE screw holding it on, so that you can add fresh oil.

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Thanks @dogboy!

I am not much of a mechanic but I can read instructions and hold the screwdriver from the correct end, so information like this is exactly what I am looking for. I didn't do a lot of servicing on the previous bikes on my own (apartment, no garage nor tools etc. at the time) but I plan to do that with the Burgman.

dogboy said:

Also, make sure those tires aren't more than five years old, regardless of condition. A lot of these old Burgmans have low mileage and ancient tires and fluids in them.

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This is the exact condition of the current tires and the seller pointed it out also. I don't have the tools to deal with the tires, so I will ask a motorcycle shop nearby to do this for me. This reminds me that I have to do some research on which tires I should get...

Lots of threads in tires here. There aren’t that many choices for the sizes you’ll need.

I posted a comment on your other thread.

Maly said:

Hello everyone, I bought a 2009 Burgman 650 Exec yesterday

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Hello from the swamplands of Louisiana! I too own/ride a 2009 Burgman 650 although mine is not the "executive" variety. Welcome to the group and happy trails to you always!!

Cajun Cowboy said:

Hello from the swamplands of Louisiana! I too own/ride a 2009 Burgman 650 although mine is not the "executive" variety. Welcome to the group and happy trails to you always!!

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Thanks! Appreciate the number of forum members riding the same bike. AFAIK Executive is just a few more things to go wrong in the long run anyway...