Motorcycle Adventures

Well it is a bitter sweet day today. My wonderful Burgman was sold to a very nice man who drove all the way from Red Deer Alberta in the snow to get it. We spoke over email and he came this afternoon to pick it up.

Of course it was the first day we had snow that stayed on the ground in Vancouver this year.

I went to the store to get salt to melt the snow, and the new owner wasn’t about to give up after having driven so far. With rubble from the neighbourhood they were able to reinforce the ramp they brought with them until it was strong enough to hold the bike. With a lot of careful planning it all worked out well.

I’m really going to miss that bike. I loved the color, and all my additions.

On the bright side it is another item to have ticked off the list, and one of the larger items. It’s great to have that off my mind as it needed to be done anyway.

Nicole has had lots of interest for her bike and will hopefully have it sold very shortly as well.

2008 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive

Price
Price: $8450 OBO
Don’t forget to look at the amazing list of additional and standard features!  This is not an ordinary scooter or bike!

Call: 604.837.5794 (please note, emails can often be returned much faster than phone calls)
Skype: al.gauthier
email: al@motorcycleadventures.info

Why am I selling?
Some time in the summer of of 2010 we are moving to Australia.  Because of this I need to sell my loved Burgman. In fact, once we get to Australia, I’ll be buying another Burgman 650 and adding on all of the accessories I’ve added here.  It’s my perfect machine.

I spent months researching the Burgman.  I wanted something I could commute with that had enough space to carry groceries and my laptop, and it had to have enough space to go on long camping vacations with my wife and our friends.  The Burgman 650 does everything in comfort and style.

I have used the Burman to commute, to shop, and for wonderful vacations to Nelson, BC.  It is super comfortable for the long rides, and has more capacity for storage than my wife’s BMW!  It it easy to maneuver in traffic and in town, and capable to carve the curves on the highway. It is fun, comfortable, capable, safe, and so enjoyable with all the additions.  You can listen to music while you wait in traffic, and talk with your friends when you ride together.  You can even charge your cell phone while you go.  It is the perfect ride!

After buying the Burman, I added a long list of accessories to make this the perfect machine.  Everything I bought is included in this huge package.  Here are the details:

Photos from my rides

Standard Features for the Executive:

Comfort
- Large comfortable seats, both with backrests, are comfortable for long and short trips
- Upright seating position for comfortable ride

Storage
- 62 Liter lighted and locked under-seat seat storage
- Locked from glove box with accessory outlet (charge your phone etc)
- Two additional storage compartments left and right

Safety
- ABS Breaks
- Twin Disk Breaks in Front
- Disk Breaks in Rear
- Electronically controlled Windscreen (control the height for your comfort)
- Safety lock covers key-hole when not in use
- Large Folding Mirrors make seeing traffic easy
- Large left and right headlights are both always on
- Front mirror mounted signal lights are large and easy to see

Transmission
- Fully Electronic / Automatic Transmission
- Power button favors quick, effortless acceleration
- “Manual Mode’ allows you to control the transmission settings between 1st and 5th gear using up and down buttons on the handlebar

Engine
The large 650cc fuel injected engine is powerful and responsive.

Other Controls / Instruments
- High-beam “passing” button
- High-beam/low-beam switch
- Up and Down control for windscreen position
- Hazard lights button
- Fold-in Mirrors position button
- Digital Temperature (accurate)
- Odometer with A/B memory
- Fuel Consumption meter (displays in km/litre or Litres/100km)
- Clock
- Grear indicators / trouble lights on dash
- Electronic service indicators

Additional Free Accessories
After buying my Burman, I wanted to add those few things that would make it perfect for our camping trips.  All of these extras are included and represent over $2000 of additional installations.
- Givi Windscreen – Adds width and high to make the ride virtually wind-free and quite
- Starcom1 communications system – This system adds the ability to listen to music while you ride, and to communicate with your friends while you ride.
- Communications system includes 2 long-range FRS radios with rechargeable batteries and charging dock
- Additional connection for pillion communication
- Installed music connection inside left storage compartment to connect your favorite music player to the sound system
- Installed iPod charging system inside left storage compartment
- Installed connection for communication system above glove-box for easy connection
- Installed Alarm System (includes two small multifunction remotes with blue back-light). Alarm system includes shock, tilt, and proximity sensor with easy configuration options. Lights flash when alarm is armed/disarmed.  Quite mode allows arming and disarming with no sound from remote.
- RAM mount system for use with RAM accessories.
- GPS navigation – with custom RAM mount arm, and power connection
- Powerlet plug installation.  Used for GPS, however can be used for heated clothing or other accessories.
- Installed Battery tender Connection – easily keep your battery in perfect condition when bike not in use for long periods of time
- Battery Tender device included
- Suzuki luggage bolts to easily use back seat for storage

Brakes Front	Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear	Disc brake
Color	Black, White
Curb Weight	277 kg (611 lbs)
Final Drive	Gear Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.0 L (4.0/3.3 US/Imp gal)
Ground Clearance	130 mm (5.1 in)
Overall Length	2260 mm (89.0 in)
Overall Width	810 mm (31.9 in)
Seat Height	750 mm (29.5 in)
Suspension Front	Telecsopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front	120/70R15M/C 56H, tubeless
Tires Rear	160/60R14M/C 65H, tubeless
Transmission	Automatic & Manual Shift
Wheelbase	1595 mm (62.8 in)