Joined
·
1,589 Posts
Today, I was able to take my new 650 out for the first time since riding it home last Thursday. I love it! I had more fun on it than I can remember in a long time.
The handling was great. It seemed like I only had to think about leaning the bike for a curve or swerve and the bike responded with no effort.
I've adjusted to the freewheeling just before you making a complete stop (followed someone's post about just giving it a little throttle as the freewheeling kicks in). I know at a couple of stops on my first ride home from the dealers, I felt like a novice and kept looking around to see if anyone noticed my sloppy stops.
I especially like using the engine braking to slow prior to turns and when entering curves. I ran a nice set of twisties not far from my home and just used the throttle to slow and accelerate thru the curves. It is a much smoother method than having to get off the throttle, brake and then back on the throttle in turns and curves like I've been used to on my prior bikes.
Thanks again guys for all your help and info that helped me decide to buy the Burgman. You didn't steer me wrong.
The handling was great. It seemed like I only had to think about leaning the bike for a curve or swerve and the bike responded with no effort.
I've adjusted to the freewheeling just before you making a complete stop (followed someone's post about just giving it a little throttle as the freewheeling kicks in). I know at a couple of stops on my first ride home from the dealers, I felt like a novice and kept looking around to see if anyone noticed my sloppy stops.
I especially like using the engine braking to slow prior to turns and when entering curves. I ran a nice set of twisties not far from my home and just used the throttle to slow and accelerate thru the curves. It is a much smoother method than having to get off the throttle, brake and then back on the throttle in turns and curves like I've been used to on my prior bikes.
Thanks again guys for all your help and info that helped me decide to buy the Burgman. You didn't steer me wrong.