I rode a circuit that was approx 400 miles from Salem NH, Northampton MA, providence RI, Northshore MA.
It was gusty people. On 91 South to N. Hampton, I had open Rd and a Radar Detector and I had to find out if I could break the Burgman.
I held the throttle open for well over 20 minutes, reching speeds of +110. While I can say that the Burgman is no Goldwing or Electraglide as far as stability at those speeds go, its not terrible either.
She is a little light on her feet at those speeds, is all. How often are you going to do something like this anyway ? this was a test, only a test.
I feel, with some confidence, that the flex in the stock screen is partially responsible for some of the side force reaction in cross winds. Maybe a more rigid screen will help stabilze the platform.
I will go over the bike today, cleaning and checking fasteners for loosening and such. So far no problems, so the verdict is that a good thrash wont break the Burgie.
It was gusty people. On 91 South to N. Hampton, I had open Rd and a Radar Detector and I had to find out if I could break the Burgman.
I held the throttle open for well over 20 minutes, reching speeds of +110. While I can say that the Burgman is no Goldwing or Electraglide as far as stability at those speeds go, its not terrible either.
She is a little light on her feet at those speeds, is all. How often are you going to do something like this anyway ? this was a test, only a test.
I feel, with some confidence, that the flex in the stock screen is partially responsible for some of the side force reaction in cross winds. Maybe a more rigid screen will help stabilze the platform.
I will go over the bike today, cleaning and checking fasteners for loosening and such. So far no problems, so the verdict is that a good thrash wont break the Burgie.