You know folks:
When I sold my 2002 Kaw Nomad FI, with all the trimmings, I pretty much said to myself, "its all down hill from here....' It was one of the -scratch that- - the best big bike I ever owned.
Before Burgie, I was kind of just shopping for a used put put, like an old reflex, helix, a new Vino 250...etc. That's when I saw the Burgman.
The sales dude had nothing to say about it AT ALL.
Afteer the ridiculous price quote of 7700 (ya'll know I paid 6650) I said, 'sheeet man, I'll buy a real motorcycle for that.
But as I did the research, alot of it right here, it became apparent this was no ordinary scooter.
My feelings were...'man, I'll never get used to a little 650cc scooter, man...what am I doing......' How will I live with this little bitty Burgman?
I was just ready for not being 'right' with the Burgman after riding big road bikes. It was the curse of the poisoned mind.
But since I've been riding Burgie, I just keep thinking...'This machine feels like a full size sport tourer, like a real road bike in every way. It is a REAL ROAD Bike.'
Im totally converted. I rode a 150 mile loop around Cape Ann without putting my feet down. I just rode again around town. And I asked myself, 'other than the slightly smaller wheel diameter, what does the Burgie not have ?'
It has it all; Power, handling, comfort (better than the Nomad for sure).
We are very fortunate people.
Can I hear an AMEN.....
When I sold my 2002 Kaw Nomad FI, with all the trimmings, I pretty much said to myself, "its all down hill from here....' It was one of the -scratch that- - the best big bike I ever owned.
Before Burgie, I was kind of just shopping for a used put put, like an old reflex, helix, a new Vino 250...etc. That's when I saw the Burgman.
The sales dude had nothing to say about it AT ALL.
Afteer the ridiculous price quote of 7700 (ya'll know I paid 6650) I said, 'sheeet man, I'll buy a real motorcycle for that.
But as I did the research, alot of it right here, it became apparent this was no ordinary scooter.
My feelings were...'man, I'll never get used to a little 650cc scooter, man...what am I doing......' How will I live with this little bitty Burgman?
I was just ready for not being 'right' with the Burgman after riding big road bikes. It was the curse of the poisoned mind.
But since I've been riding Burgie, I just keep thinking...'This machine feels like a full size sport tourer, like a real road bike in every way. It is a REAL ROAD Bike.'
Im totally converted. I rode a 150 mile loop around Cape Ann without putting my feet down. I just rode again around town. And I asked myself, 'other than the slightly smaller wheel diameter, what does the Burgie not have ?'
It has it all; Power, handling, comfort (better than the Nomad for sure).
We are very fortunate people.
Can I hear an AMEN.....