S**t, I've gone and done it now...

**timorang** · 10th March 2008, 12:18

Dear Abby

Late last year I sold my Suzuki s83 1400 (see KB calendar Sept 2008). Since then the Honda 900 Hornet has been my main form of transport, but in the meantime I have been contemplating what to replace the cruiser with. The wife has the car (I don't have one) I ride every day and I like to mix up what I ride. I did not want another cruiser and the Hornet does everything so bloody well....... Well after much deliberation and test rides on a few different bikes, on Friday I paid for and rode away a (my) Suzuki Burgman K7 AN400. I am not sure what possessed me to do it and I am concerned that I may actually enjoy ownership of this 'bike'.

Already I have noticed that "motorcycle" riders now ignore me, and I am concerned that my wife and kids will be so ashamed that they will leave me.

Abby, my question is this - what after market axhaust and other mods do you recommend I fit (I am considering importing a LeoVince full system) and do Power Commander have a product for the 4Burger?

Thank you

**tri boy** · 10th March 2008, 12:27

Dear Timo,

Burgers make you fat. Change your diet.
(enjoy the new toy, but live with riders not waving at you.)

**slimjim** · 10th March 2008, 12:27

exhaust

........ lol nitro kit please Honey !!!!

Wow Dad

lol

**Edbear** · 10th March 2008, 12:53

LOL!!! Short of sayin' ya shoulda got the 650, isn't the 400 quick enough to see off all the cages?

**timorang** · 10th March 2008, 13:10

Originally Posted by Edbear

LOL!!! Short of sayin' ya shoulda got the 650, isn't the 400 quick enough to see off all the cages?

Insane1 - thanks for the PM and words of encouragement.

Edbear - nah I couldn't get my head around the 650. Most cages should be able to be taken at the lights. Had a little 250 bandit have a crack this morning - but he was not up to it.

Tri Boy - this will appeal to you - took the 4burger in for its 1000km service this morning and the loaner was a Triumph Street Triple. Got me thinking again......

In the meantime I will keep taking the pills and ointment.

Thanks for the bling whoever gave me it!

**car** · 10th March 2008, 13:11

Originally Posted by timorang

Already I have noticed that "motorcycle" riders now ignore me, and I am concerned that my wife and kids will be so ashamed that they will leave me.

Just enjoy it. Nothing smashes the brotherhood of bikers myth quite like buying a bike that doesn't say "look at my enormous gentleman." Ride your own ride.

**Hitcher** · 10th March 2008, 13:13

A Burgman 400 has a frame-mounted engine and is therefore not technically a scooter. Good choice. One of these was the first bike home in the 2006 Grand Challenge. Enjoy it!

**timorang** · 10th March 2008, 15:55

Originally Posted by Hitcher

A Burgman 400 has a frame-mounted engine and is therefore not technically a scooter. Good choice. One of these was the first bike home in the 2006 Grand Challenge. Enjoy it!

it took me five months to buy this bike and now you are saying that if I want a scooter i have to buy something else?

**Badjelly** · 10th March 2008, 16:32

Originally Posted by timorang

it took me five months to buy this bike and now you are saying that if I want a scooter i have to buy something else?

That's not a scooter...

**Badjelly** · 10th March 2008, 16:33

Originally Posted by timorang

it took me five months to buy this bike and now you are saying that if I want a scooter i have to buy something else?

...this is a scooter

**timorang** · 10th March 2008, 17:00

Originally Posted by Badjelly

...this is a scooter

You have reminded me of another factor to determine what is a scooter or not a scooter. Cute chicks and gays will ride scooters such as your 2nd picture. On that basis a Burgman is NOT a scooter.

**Pogo2** · 10th March 2008, 17:01

We burger riders take a bit of flak but they're good bikes. Today I took mine to Helensville via the Old North Rd and then on to Shelly Beach. Handled it with no problems at all. Got mine in Dec 07 and have now done 2000km and never regretted buying it and at 75 mpg it's not too bad. Comfortwise it almost as good as my old BMW ( as far as I am concerned, others no doubt will disagree). I really like the feet forward cruising position, good for the long distances.

I too looked around and with Insanes help the decision was pretty easy.

Regardless of what I ride I wave and most wave back. A lot dont realise it's a scooter till they look in the rear view mirror!

My parents are in Glendowie so I might see you cruising around.

Cheers

Mark

**Hitcher** · 10th March 2008, 18:40

If I was in the market for a scooter, I'd be tossing a coin between the Burgman 400 and the Majesty 400.

**Dave Lobster** · 10th March 2008, 19:59

I wouldn't bother with the exhaust. My brother has just put one on his, and it's made it slower.

A better mod is changing the roller weights.

There's a burgervan forum, if you google it. It's 'mercin based, and most of them on it are god bothering losers, but there's a couple on that have some knowledge. I was going to get a LV can for mine. $550ish, IIRC. The J Costa Variator seems like a better investment to me.

**timorang** · 10th March 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

I wouldn't bother with the exhaust. My brother has just put one on his, and it's made it slower.

A better mod is changing the roller weights.

There's a burgervan forum, if you google it. It's 'mercin based, and most of them on it are god bothering losers, but there's a couple on that have some knowledge. I was going to get a LV can for mine. $550ish, IIRC. The J Costa Variator seems like a better investment to me.

Let me know if you go for the variator, it does look like a worthwhile modification. 'We' could get 2 at the same time and when you have worked how to fit it on your bike you could then do mine??? I can provide beer, sage advice, and encouragement.