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Hello to everyone out there in Burgman land. I've been an owner since July 14th. I discovered your forum that night and I have been following all the new postings since then. I find the how-tos and links very helpful, but almost overload. I find some new gadjet everytime I log on. I spent $6800 to buy it, and if I actually bought everything that I would like to, I'd be over 10K!.
I ordered the Givi mount, Maxia trunk, and top rail immediately and installed it as soon as I got it. It took about 1 1/2 hours, with much help from your forum site. Two other products I heard about from your site and bought immediately. I have a Laminar Lip installed - works excellently at speeds to 90+. I have a lead foot, and 70 west out of Baltimore you have to go that fast to keep up with traffic. I have a backrest coming.
I'm also considering handle bar risers, and am looking at the various speakers/cd/mp3 systems out there. The system from shoreline seems to be the only on specific for scooters. I wonder if you can fit a subwoofer on the hump? Cruise control, turn signal cancellation and bells, side bags, XM radio installation. Have I missed anything neat or necessary?
I've been riding for 39+ years, from a 1965 Honda Sport 50 through a 92 BMW R100RT. I've been away for a couple of years and really looked at how I rode and what I wanted before deciding on the Burgman. Several of your older riders went for the same things I did. Less bulk than a Goldwing, but with excellent comfort, and cold/wet weather protection. The Burgman has been all of this and more. I am ecstatic over the power and handling of the 650. I'm 6' 230 and my wife is 5' 8" and 160. Even with 2 up, it has plenty of power for passing and is more comfortable for my wife than any other bike I've owned.
Next year is the Corbin seat. (had one on my Beemer - it's the best!)
I hope to hear from anyone in the Maryland/Virginia/West Virginia area to set up some rides.
Thanks again for the site!
I ordered the Givi mount, Maxia trunk, and top rail immediately and installed it as soon as I got it. It took about 1 1/2 hours, with much help from your forum site. Two other products I heard about from your site and bought immediately. I have a Laminar Lip installed - works excellently at speeds to 90+. I have a lead foot, and 70 west out of Baltimore you have to go that fast to keep up with traffic. I have a backrest coming.
I'm also considering handle bar risers, and am looking at the various speakers/cd/mp3 systems out there. The system from shoreline seems to be the only on specific for scooters. I wonder if you can fit a subwoofer on the hump? Cruise control, turn signal cancellation and bells, side bags, XM radio installation. Have I missed anything neat or necessary?
I've been riding for 39+ years, from a 1965 Honda Sport 50 through a 92 BMW R100RT. I've been away for a couple of years and really looked at how I rode and what I wanted before deciding on the Burgman. Several of your older riders went for the same things I did. Less bulk than a Goldwing, but with excellent comfort, and cold/wet weather protection. The Burgman has been all of this and more. I am ecstatic over the power and handling of the 650. I'm 6' 230 and my wife is 5' 8" and 160. Even with 2 up, it has plenty of power for passing and is more comfortable for my wife than any other bike I've owned.
Next year is the Corbin seat. (had one on my Beemer - it's the best!)
I hope to hear from anyone in the Maryland/Virginia/West Virginia area to set up some rides.
Thanks again for the site!