Hello Friends,
I have been lurking for a few months but decided to do my first post.
Last April I bought a great condition 2006 Burgman 650 with 11K miles. The previous owner was an older gentleman and a good guy. The seller would not let us take the GIVI windshield off because he said it would crack. We paid for the scoot and got the Title but he still kept shaking his head 'No' re: taking the windshield off. Well, we had a small enclosed trailer so I ended up having to ride the bike back to Lansing, MI. The bike would not go up into the trailer with the shield up.
I knew this bike was special on the ride home. It was the easiest ride and most comfortable ride I have ever had. The first ride home was 150 Miles but felt more like 60. It was effortless. I had ridden a buddies' 400 but this was very high end.
I have owned several motorcycles as most of us. I have had 3 Kawasaki Concours C10's in the last couple of years and my best riding buddy is the Regional Connie Guru and COG Forum director. He has had his bike sent to a C10 carburetor specialist in Florida to get more 'low end torque' cams (whatever that means). It is supposed to give his bike extra low end power.
On a recen ride on a cold day here in Michigan we decided to go out for 'A Ride To Eat'. We both stopped at a green light side by side. I said I could 'take him and his Florida Carbs'. He is a great sport and a great overall dude. He said ok. The light changes and we were both off.
I had the bike wide open full throttle. And so did he but he had to shift. We could not shake each other. I tried hard but could not pass him. He later told me he was having no mercy either and was going all out. He did not get ahead of me. I got to 103 MPH (indicated) on my Burgie after which the bike had no more to give me or if it did have more, I was not getting any faster quickly. At that point he started getting ahead of me and we both slowed down after a couple of seconds. I told him he could have saved $400 by keeping his carbs stock and not sending them to Florida at SISFs (Concours owners know this name as he is very famous in that circle).
Today, it was 32 degrees here in Mid Michigan (Lansing) area and the family decided to go to Birch Run (outlet mall) and Frankenmuth (German town with a famous Christmas Store). I said yes and my Wife took a look at my face and she knew what I was thinking. It is amazing what 22 years of being married to the same person does. So she 'allows' me to ride but I had to follow rather than lead. She knows I ride a little too fast.
I put on my heated glove liners and heated jacket liner and we were off. I was very comfortable both ways and actually had to lower the temp on the glove liner a couple of times. I have Powerlet RapidFire heated gear and dual wireless controller. I wanted to buy Gerbing at a motorcycle show earlier this year in Novi, Michigan. I am glad I got the Powerlet stuff. It works as advertised. My Connie friend has Gerbing stuff and he swears by that also. But my wireless (it uses Bluetooth) controller is great. Also, I get instant heat and adjustment.
Recently, I was thinking of adding a V-Strom to my stable. But the more I think about it my Burgman and KLR650 are a perfect complement to each other.
Thanks
Simba
I have been lurking for a few months but decided to do my first post.
Last April I bought a great condition 2006 Burgman 650 with 11K miles. The previous owner was an older gentleman and a good guy. The seller would not let us take the GIVI windshield off because he said it would crack. We paid for the scoot and got the Title but he still kept shaking his head 'No' re: taking the windshield off. Well, we had a small enclosed trailer so I ended up having to ride the bike back to Lansing, MI. The bike would not go up into the trailer with the shield up.
I knew this bike was special on the ride home. It was the easiest ride and most comfortable ride I have ever had. The first ride home was 150 Miles but felt more like 60. It was effortless. I had ridden a buddies' 400 but this was very high end.
I have owned several motorcycles as most of us. I have had 3 Kawasaki Concours C10's in the last couple of years and my best riding buddy is the Regional Connie Guru and COG Forum director. He has had his bike sent to a C10 carburetor specialist in Florida to get more 'low end torque' cams (whatever that means). It is supposed to give his bike extra low end power.
On a recen ride on a cold day here in Michigan we decided to go out for 'A Ride To Eat'. We both stopped at a green light side by side. I said I could 'take him and his Florida Carbs'. He is a great sport and a great overall dude. He said ok. The light changes and we were both off.
I had the bike wide open full throttle. And so did he but he had to shift. We could not shake each other. I tried hard but could not pass him. He later told me he was having no mercy either and was going all out. He did not get ahead of me. I got to 103 MPH (indicated) on my Burgie after which the bike had no more to give me or if it did have more, I was not getting any faster quickly. At that point he started getting ahead of me and we both slowed down after a couple of seconds. I told him he could have saved $400 by keeping his carbs stock and not sending them to Florida at SISFs (Concours owners know this name as he is very famous in that circle).
Today, it was 32 degrees here in Mid Michigan (Lansing) area and the family decided to go to Birch Run (outlet mall) and Frankenmuth (German town with a famous Christmas Store). I said yes and my Wife took a look at my face and she knew what I was thinking. It is amazing what 22 years of being married to the same person does. So she 'allows' me to ride but I had to follow rather than lead. She knows I ride a little too fast.
I put on my heated glove liners and heated jacket liner and we were off. I was very comfortable both ways and actually had to lower the temp on the glove liner a couple of times. I have Powerlet RapidFire heated gear and dual wireless controller. I wanted to buy Gerbing at a motorcycle show earlier this year in Novi, Michigan. I am glad I got the Powerlet stuff. It works as advertised. My Connie friend has Gerbing stuff and he swears by that also. But my wireless (it uses Bluetooth) controller is great. Also, I get instant heat and adjustment.
Recently, I was thinking of adding a V-Strom to my stable. But the more I think about it my Burgman and KLR650 are a perfect complement to each other.
Thanks
Simba