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)

Today we began a two-day trip following more of the Selkirk Loops.  The Selkirk loop is a series of highways with beautiful scenery, specifically marketed to motorcyclists, that winds its way up from Nelson to Balfour, over Kootney lake by ferry (the part that we rode yesterday) and then down into Idaho. Going through Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Priest River.  As it enters Washington it passes through Newport and then winds its way through several smaller towns before entering Canada again.  Along the way they have marked out many “super side-trips” to extend the loop, and therefore your stay in the various areas – spending money as you go!

The Selkirk Loop Map

We decided to go south from Nelson down to Highway 3, and then west to Creston, before going south into Idaho.   We stopped at Bonners Ferry for a stretch.  Bonners Ferry as it turns out, was named after a ferry that used to run in this little town.  We payed a visit to the information center and picked up a list of camp sites in Idaho.  Then we were on our way again.

The ride was beautiful.  The gentle curves carried us through beautiful agricultural land and treed forests.  It was, however, not the sort of twisty motorcycle wonderland that we had hoped for.  In comparison to the ride the day before, it couldn’t have been more plain.  It was a short ride however, and within 1.5 hours of crossing the boarder we were already in Sandpoint.   We stopped at a gas station to orientate ourselves (that is to say our wonder-navigator Nicole was orientating herself).  As we looked over the map a friendly over-helpful gentleman came to our “rescue” pointing us in various directions for good camping.  As it turned out, campsites were quite hard to find, and despite our maps and my GPS, we couldn’t locate anything.  We decided to follow the instructions of the old fellow and headed over a bridge.  We found the campsite without any trouble but it was already full for the night.

I had a very poor sleep the night previously, and had mounted a campaign to stay in a motel for the night.  I was afraid that if I did not get a good nights’ sleep, I would be unsafe to ride the next day, and being so grumpy, would probably be banned from the group anyway   Everyone was hungry and tired of looking for a campsite anyway, so we found a smoky greesy spoon for lunch, and started to look for a motel.

Nicole was wonderful, standing outside the restaurant on a pay-phone trying to make us reservations so that we had some options.  In the end we stopped at a Days Inn, right next to the motel we had reserved.  I went in and talked them down to the price of the Motel 6, and since it was a nicer place, we stayed there for the night.

By now it was after 4pm and we hadn’t even gone into Sandpoint to explore.  We quickly unpacked and ran back out the door to explore.  Sandpoint is a cute little town, though lacking all character.  The shops were the standard type of shop you would find in a small touristy town.  One shop had the largest crystal I have ever seen.  It stood taller than us, and sad in the window just inside the shop.  (see photo).

We looked into several stores, and then found directions to the beach.  We had been hot all day, and were looking forward to jumping in some cool water.

The beach was no disappointment.  Wonderful clean sand on a crescent-shaped beach overlooking wonderful clear lake water.  Perfect!  Eryk and Michelle, who had been enjoying the shops on thier own, met us there by chance, and we all enjoyed playing in the water.  It was a wonderful way to cool off and enjoy the late afternoon.

For dinner we found an all-American style restaurant complete with salad bar.  The dinner choices included such meat combinations as steak and fish, and lobster and steak.  The salad bar came with the meal, and while fresh, was a very sorry excuse for a salad bar.  There were no cucumbers, no red or green peppers, and no carrots.  A couple of the vegetables came pickled.  In true American style, there were at least 8 different high-calorie dressing options.

I had the fish and chips as most of dinner options were heavily coated in dairy products.  Even my “safe” option came with a large helping of butter soaked beans.  Michelle enjoyed an alfredo pasta that had the meat taken out of it.  The chef had suggested that she go to the salad bar and bring back whatever vegetables she would like to add into her pasta.  Either the chef had no idea what was at the salad bar, or had no idea that lettuce and pickled beats might not be good additions to her Alfredo sauce.

We had great conversation and despite missing the quality of the Vancouver food we are so used to, the atmosphere was just what I was looking for.  We were after all on vacation, and visiting an restaurant like this just had to be part of the American experience.

After dinner I insisted that we stop and have a piece of pie next door at a restaurant that was apparently famous for their pie. My fresh strawberry pie wasn’t what I expected.  It was much smaller than the American standard.  It was essentially a pie bottom, into which strawberries had been laid, and then covered in a jello-like substance.  I enjoyed it non-the-less, and again it was a fun experience.

After all that food it was time to go back to our motel. I had left the air conditioner on full when we left, and by the time we got back it was as cold as a fridge.  We enjoyed the queen-sized beds, watched some TV, and then went to sleep.

We had a nice walk around Harrison, took a look at the art exhibit, and then went back.

It was a wonderful warm day, sunny with a few clouds.  Perfect day!!!

Sorry, no photos today

Afterward we went into town, and watched the new Star Trek movie. It was great! It was funny, with great action, a reasonably good storey line, better than average acting, and some great special effects. The best part was how much the movie enjoyed making fun of the old Star Trek. It was a refreshing change… It’s worth seeing, and probably even worth seeing in the theater.

After having spent the winter hibernating, Nicole’s bike is now back from the shop.  It went in late March for major repairs ($7000 worth, more if you include the helmet) from the rear-ending that Nicole got last fall…  John Volk did an excellent job repairing it – it looks absolutely brand new.  There isn’t even any dirt on the engine.  As with all thinks John Volk, they took thier time with the repair, but they did a great job.

Nice to have Nicole back on the road again!!!

I’ve been riding for more than a month now, rain and shine, since we’ve moved.  It’s been nicer than taking transit on almost all days, and it’s much faster and cheaper as well.  Up until now it’s just been commuting however, so it’s great to be able to write something a little more interesting.

Today Eryk, who recently picked up is brand spanking new BMW GS650, and Michelle rode with me to Golden Ears Park, where we went for a wonderful, if not a little snowey walk along the lower falls trail.  It was a great time, despite being very dissapointed that I couldn’t hike in my Fivefingers… But it was great to hand out with our friends, and go for a mini bike adventure.  Nicole of course joined us as well, taking the car as her bike is still in the shop.

The trail is easy and pleasant, with great views, and a wonderful rocky beach for soaking up the sun and the beautiful surroundings.  I was very pleased that I got some barefoot time into our hike as well – always a plus for me when the shoes can come off

The ride there was a little chilly, with temps around 9 degrees, but the ride back was almost HOT, with my gauge hitting 21!!!  Which is as high as I’ve seen it all year.  Fantastic!  Perfect day.

I can’t wait to go for rides with him!!!

It’s been so cold I haven’t been able to get on my bike in many weeks – I’ve got the itch and can’t wait to ride on a daily basis again!

I’m thrilled.  I have reserved 2 rooms in the hostel I stayed at before for the length of our stay.  The reservations can be changed if needed, but for now we have all the firm plans we need in place for our vacation!