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Forum: Battle scooters 06-13-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,398
Posted By MarkH67
I've just sold the Burgman and moved to a 900cc...

I've just sold the Burgman and moved to a 900cc bike because I've moved and no longer do the city commuting which was the biggest reason I got the scooter. I never did get around to changing that...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-01-2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,918
Posted By MarkH67
I've been on a Burgman 400 for about 4 years...

I've been on a Burgman 400 for about 4 years (2007 model) and have run up about 34,000 miles. I've never adjusted the valves yet.
Servicing has been incredibly easy so far - I'm only on the 2nd...
Forum: Equipment 08-13-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 845,781
Posted By MarkH67
OH-NO - was your bike OK?

OH-NO - was your bike OK?
Forum: Battle scooters 07-21-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By MarkH67
Electric is definitely coming along - 100km range...

Electric is definitely coming along - 100km range and motorway speeds definitely bring it into contention for being a great city commuter vehicle. Being BMW it is bound to be a bit expensive, but...
Forum: Battle scooters 07-21-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,571
Posted By MarkH67
I would NEVER consider using 80 or 90 weight oil...

I would NEVER consider using 80 or 90 weight oil in my '07 Burgman 400 - Suzuki say to use 40 weight so that is what I use. Unless you figure that Suzuki don't know what the best oil to use in a...
Forum: Equipment 07-01-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 845,781
Posted By MarkH67
I never leave the house without my SAK &...

I never leave the house without my SAK & Multi-tool (Victorinox Cybertool 34 & Victorinox SwissTool X) because you never know when you'll need some useful tools for cutting, filing, driving screws,...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-02-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,398
Posted By MarkH67
On my Suzuki Burgman 400 I ran my first belt...

On my Suzuki Burgman 400 I ran my first belt until ~20,000kms and then replaced it with a Malossi Kevlar reinforces belt - I should check on its condition since it has been 25,000kms since I put it...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By MarkH67
Burgman 400 + Givi Flow 35L Monokey case. ...

Burgman 400 + Givi Flow 35L Monokey case.

Stock standard

I jam that sucker full when I go camping, never worried about the weight limit.
...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,815
Posted By MarkH67
I like the Hoop. But I hated the screen, got...

I like the Hoop.

But I hated the screen, got me a Givi screen and that sucker is great! I'd recommend changing the screen to anyone over 5'4"!
Forum: Battle scooters 04-25-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,005
Posted By MarkH67
The red Burgy on the far right looks just like...

The red Burgy on the far right looks just like mine, except I have a red Givi Flow 35L top-box on mine. My topbox is big enough to hold my full face helmet, gloves and I can even squeeze in my...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,603
Posted By MarkH67
I have the license for a car, but I sold the car...

I have the license for a car, but I sold the car because I prefer to ride, so it is the scooter every time I need to go somewhere. Buses SUCK! I'd rather ride no matter the weather.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,099
Posted By MarkH67
I have a B400 and I LOVE it for all of the first...

I have a B400 and I LOVE it for all of the first 4 on that list, for the last item I'd rather have a B650. I'd say from 25 - 70mph it's fantastic and above that it's running out of puff and revving...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-20-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,815
Posted By MarkH67
Hey she's built for comfort, not like those...

Hey she's built for comfort, not like those bone-bag sports bikes!
I've ridden over 1,000kms in a day on my B400 - I wouldn't want to do that on an uncomfortable skinny bike!
Forum: Equipment 04-13-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 845,781
Posted By MarkH67
I have an original Wave (have been carrying it...

I have an original Wave (have been carrying it everyday for about 10 years) and it really is a good & useful multi-tool.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-11-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By MarkH67
Mine is probably 43° with the amount of steel...

Mine is probably 43° with the amount of steel that the road has ground off my centre stand. I find that the lean angle isn't too bad, but I still scrape the centre stand fairly often.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-09-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,148
Posted By MarkH67
No, that sounds right. My '07 Burgman 400 isn't...

No, that sounds right. My '07 Burgman 400 isn't most scooters I guess, because it DOES have an electronic speedo.

But I really don't want to spend the money - it isn't hard to remember to stay...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-09-2011, 03:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,148
Posted By MarkH67
If I was going to fix my speedo then I'd go with...

If I was going to fix my speedo then I'd go with a speedohealer - this would be the easiest and most effective way to get near 100% accuracy.

So far I have simply used a GPS to check what speed...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-02-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,597
Posted By MarkH67
Yeah, I don't think that there has ever been a...

Yeah, I don't think that there has ever been a suggestion that a scooter's speed would be impressive for its engine size. If you want a bike around that size with an impressive top speed then there...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-27-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,529
Posted By MarkH67
I'm not sure on the OD ratio either, I've been...

I'm not sure on the OD ratio either, I've been told by a B650 rider that the OD in manual is higher than what the CVT goes to in auto and that is the only thing he bothers to use manual ratio...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-26-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,529
Posted By MarkH67
This just doesn't sound right to me - the Burgman...

This just doesn't sound right to me - the Burgman 650 getting about the same economy as the 1832cc Goldwing? From what I've read on the Burgman USA forums the guys with Burgman 650 scooters are able...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-21-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,597
Posted By MarkH67
When this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're...

When this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-10-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,446
Posted By MarkH67
Ah, that's easy! Buy a hobby charger for $20-$30...

Ah, that's easy! Buy a hobby charger for $20-$30 - they will charge Li-ion, NiCd, NiMH & Pb batteries from 0.1A to 5.0A (or higher depending on the specific model). Since Pb = Lead Acid battery...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-09-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,446
Posted By MarkH67
I have had my B400 K7 for about 2 1/2 years and...

I have had my B400 K7 for about 2 1/2 years and have run up over 40,000kms on it. During the week I travel all around the city - visiting customers & grocery shopping. In my experience the B400 is...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-02-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By MarkH67
The light is stock - same as my '07 B400 came...

The light is stock - same as my '07 B400 came with.
Forum: Battle scooters 02-28-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By MarkH67
I do all my grocery shopping with my B400 - I...

I do all my grocery shopping with my B400 - I have a Givi Flow 35L top-box and between that and the under-seat storage I can fit a lot of groceries. It's definitely a fun ride, but it is also a very...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-27-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By MarkH67
Well, they do have an ABS option for the B400 as...

Well, they do have an ABS option for the B400 as well.
Forum: Battle scooters 02-26-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,692
Posted By MarkH67
I like my Burgman 400 (mine is an '07 with about...

I like my Burgman 400 (mine is an '07 with about 45,000kms on the clock), the only thing that I dislike is the screen - if you are over 5'10" it is rubbish. Swap the screen to a Givi and it's hard...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-21-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,843
Posted By MarkH67
I've been in a similar situation - boy did the...

I've been in a similar situation - boy did the other vehicle move back into their lane quickly! I also could have just gotten out of the way, but then the other driver wouldn't have learnt anything....
Forum: Battle scooters 02-17-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,843
Posted By MarkH67
I have the same horn in very close to the same...

I have the same horn in very close to the same place on my Burgman 400 - I love that thing! You lose the ability to give a polite beep to a motorist not paying attention when the traffic lights go...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-16-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,742
Posted By MarkH67
It'll work fine, but you WILL lose some...

It'll work fine, but you WILL lose some horsepower - you are running a thicker oil (50W) than what the various tolerances were designed to work with. The first number is almost meaningless (no real...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-14-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,742
Posted By MarkH67
I use Mobil synthetic - my manual suggest 10W40...

I use Mobil synthetic - my manual suggest 10W40 and I haven't been able to find that weight of oil in the normal car Mobil 1, but I have read that Delvac 1 (just ignore the picture of a truck on the...
Forum: Equipment 01-31-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 845,781
Posted By MarkH67
Safety first, ATGATT, preventing 'accidents', etc.

Safety first, ATGATT, preventing 'accidents', etc.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-19-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,242
Posted By MarkH67
43 years old - not that young any more. No...

43 years old - not that young any more.
No children
Older car ('91) and city driving - too much stop-start and idling at intersections to get anything like 40mpg.

I can get 65-70mpg on my...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-17-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,242
Posted By MarkH67
Not for me - I bought a 400cc Burman scooter and...

Not for me - I bought a 400cc Burman scooter and after a full year I sold my car, now I ride full time and use less than half the petrol that I did with my 1500cc EFI 5-Speed manual car. I can also...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-16-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By MarkH67
I've had the same experience - guys that think...

I've had the same experience - guys that think the scooter would be a great commuter and are curious about it. But if I had scars & tats and rode a big hog I think I'd get a different reception.

...
Forum: Equipment 09-11-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By MarkH67
I have a Nolan N103 and a 'basic kit' which gives...

I have a Nolan N103 and a 'basic kit' which gives me headphones & a microphone. Like you I think the bluetooth kit is a bit pricey so I am getting a wire to connect my cell phone to the helmet -...
Forum: Equipment 09-10-2008, 02:37 AM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 845,781
Posted By MarkH67
My favourite accessory would probably be my...

My favourite accessory would probably be my Dionese 'Jack Black' Leather Jacket - so comfy, such nice leather.

Next would be my Givi Windscreen, the factory one can't compare.

Then my Givi top...
Forum: Equipment 09-09-2008, 04:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,967
Posted By MarkH67
I have a Nolan Flip-up which I only flip up when...

I have a Nolan Flip-up which I only flip up when stopped + an HJC full face helmet. I have never owned an open faced helmet and I never intend to. Whenever I see someone wearing an open face helmet...
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