Got it today...

**Gizzit** · 16th September 2009, 17:00

Picked up my new 08 Burgman 400 from Colemans, and rode her home today.

I was met down there by Insane1, who had his Burg 650 parked outside. (Nice looking scoot too ... complete with trick exhaust system .... sounds good)

Got familiar with the ins and outs of the Burg, thanks to Insane1 and Matt from Colemans, and then set off back towards home.

I stopped at BP station on northern motorway for a coffee and a bite to eat.
I had three people stop and ask me about the Burg while I was at the gas station. It seems people are interested in something "different" like the Burg.

I'm pretty sure lots of people have no idea what a Maxi Scooter is .... until they see one up close, and see that they have a pretty reasonable engine size, dual disks up front, and all the storage, etc, etc.
All that stopped to talk were very impressed, and asked lots of questions. Other people were looking at her .... but didn't come over to talk

I had a real nice ride back to Whangarei, only marred by 3 or 4 lots of road works.

I didn't push it, as it was brand new .... but it cruised along real easy at just over 100kmh, pulling about 5,500rpm. Loads left to go !! It is going to be a blast when it is run in. I'm keen to get the K's up as quick as I can, so I can really enjoy this machine !!

It is very comfortable, handles very well, brakes really well, and I was able to just relax and enjoy the ride. It's a very easy bike/scoot to ride.

I wish I had known about / and got into these .... a long time ago !! They are that good, and that much fun !!

I'll take some pictures of her over the weekend (if it's fine up here ... ??) and post them on my profile.

**Pogo2** · 16th September 2009, 18:49

Another moved over to the dark side!!

Hope you enjoy your new ride. What colour did you get in the end?

**Gizzit** · 16th September 2009, 19:04

Originally Posted by Pogo2

Another moved over to the dark side!!

Hope you enjoy your new ride. What colour did you get in the end?

I got the fast colour ..... Blue !!!!

**Pogo2** · 16th September 2009, 19:10

same as mine!!

Enjoy

**duckonin** · 16th September 2009, 19:21

Originally Posted by Gizzit

I got the fast colour ..... Blue !!!!

How's the C50 going ?

**Gizzit** · 16th September 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by duckonin

How's the C50 going ?

The C50 is/was great !! I swapped/traded it for the Burgman. It was a fantastic cruiser, and all I would want in that style of bike. I really rate them highly. They are fast enough for NZ roads, pretty quick around corners for a cruiser, and are reasonably comfortable on a trip.

It wasn't an easy decision to quit that bike, but injuries meant that I needed a lighter bike to manage, if I was to continue to enjoy riding.

In hind sight (you know .... that perfect science ...) I should have waited a while after my accident in January this year, to see how injuries settled down .... BEFORE .... buying my next bike.
The cruiser was a decision to slow down and take it easy, which was good. However, I was still finding it too heavy for me, with a lower back/left hip injury. The scoot didn't give me any pain when riding today, and it weighs about 80kg less than the C50. Just a matter of a practical choice for me to continue to tour and enjoy riding !!

**insane1** · 17th September 2009, 00:29

very happy to help in any way i can gizzit might even be up your way sat .

**Dave Lobster** · 17th September 2009, 05:31

Originally Posted by Pogo2

Another moved over to the dark side!!

One in, one out

**YellowDog** · 17th September 2009, 06:03

Well done on the new comfy arm chair (with wheels).

I've seen David's and yes they are impressive. Particularly with all that storage.

5500rpm seems a bit high for running in.

Good luck.

**crazyhorse** · 17th September 2009, 06:52

Congratultions - but I always thought red was faster.... hmmmm, back to the drawing board on that one

**Gizzit** · 17th September 2009, 09:28

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Well done on the new comfy arm chair (with wheels).

I've seen David's and yes they are impressive. Particularly with all that storage.

5500rpm seems a bit high for running in.

Good luck.

Yes maybe, but i was advised to travel at normal road speed going home. The dealer knew where I lived and the road i was going to be on. He advised stopping a couple of times on the way to let it cool down, which I did. It never showed anything like hot .... just sat at midway on the temp gauge the whole way.
I didn't load it up at all. It seemed to be quite happy. I varied the speed/revs a bit from time to time, so as not to just sit at one rev range. I think it will be fine. I've run in a few bikes without any problems.
Cheers.

**Gizzit** · 17th September 2009, 09:31

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Congratultions - but I always thought red was faster.... hmmmm, back to the drawing board on that one

You're kidding me right !!?? Oh bugger ... I thought the blue ones were the fastest !!! *&^%$#!! Looks like I'll just have to take it back and get the faster one then !!! Pfffttttt !!