Burgman 650 suspension has been an occasional topic here. I had an unexpected chance to really depend on the Burgs legs this last ride.
Rt. 122 is an old rural rd that connects the westbound country lanes with the Quabin resevoir loop. Ever hear of the Quabin? In the early part of this century, the growing Boston Metro Area needed more water, and so the Metropolitan Distric Commision was formed to oversee the flooding of teh Quabin valley - which was well settled.
They said to the folks there, 'Boston needs water, here is some money, do you civic duty and move somewhere". Back then people did what the govt told them too, and they abandoned the beautiful valley. Nowadays, there would be legal battles for 50 years. Woods hole oceanographic sent divers down to the bottom of the town there at the bottom of the Quabbin, and still see evidence of past life as it once was, and a thriving marine ecosystem- icluding saltwater species that should not, in theory, be able to live there.
Anyhoo: Rt 122 has very broad sweepers, the kind we like. I was leaned way over on the inside line when the seemingly good pavement went into ripples. The bend tightened and was now going uphill, and I said to myself, 'this will be interesting'.
It was roungh at 90 slowing to 75 with engine braking only..and as I came to a more gentle bend back S exit, the whoops became really whoopsy.
I have to say that the Burgy's suspension is at least as good at high speed control and keeping the wheels on the ground, when it counts, as any larger road bike I have owned.
I ight say that the low velocity compliance around town over potholes might need improvement, but hey !
Rt. 122 is an old rural rd that connects the westbound country lanes with the Quabin resevoir loop. Ever hear of the Quabin? In the early part of this century, the growing Boston Metro Area needed more water, and so the Metropolitan Distric Commision was formed to oversee the flooding of teh Quabin valley - which was well settled.
They said to the folks there, 'Boston needs water, here is some money, do you civic duty and move somewhere". Back then people did what the govt told them too, and they abandoned the beautiful valley. Nowadays, there would be legal battles for 50 years. Woods hole oceanographic sent divers down to the bottom of the town there at the bottom of the Quabbin, and still see evidence of past life as it once was, and a thriving marine ecosystem- icluding saltwater species that should not, in theory, be able to live there.
Anyhoo: Rt 122 has very broad sweepers, the kind we like. I was leaned way over on the inside line when the seemingly good pavement went into ripples. The bend tightened and was now going uphill, and I said to myself, 'this will be interesting'.
It was roungh at 90 slowing to 75 with engine braking only..and as I came to a more gentle bend back S exit, the whoops became really whoopsy.
I have to say that the Burgy's suspension is at least as good at high speed control and keeping the wheels on the ground, when it counts, as any larger road bike I have owned.
I ight say that the low velocity compliance around town over potholes might need improvement, but hey !
