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Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:10 pm
by Jaguared
Hi Guys and Girls, wanted to say hi picking up my 2013 Burgman 650 on Saturday and looking forward to my first andventure in to maxi scooters, been riding for quite awhile but my last scooter was a gilera runner 125/172 in 2003
After 10 years on lots of big bikes decided i wanted something lower than my current R1200 RT but was still capable of carrying me and the better half comfortably on days out, my mates think i am getting old, but as i also have a harley V Rod (which i will never part with) i am used to being the odd one out

Harley guys say its not a real harley as its water cooled, Sports bike guys dont like it coz its a harley!
Finding lots of great stuff on this forum and really excited about getting to some meets.
Ride safe Ed
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:15 pm
by Oldcodger
Hi there and Welcome,
Sounds like you are going down the same path as I did - still have big bikes, but my 2013 Silverwing is the most used and practical - enjoy!
Oldcodger.
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:28 pm
by wozza
Hello, welcome to the forum....
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:40 pm
by poldark
Don't worry you are getting older, but clearly wiser too!
V-Rod was the first Harley I ever looked at (semi) seriously, but as long as it does it for you that's all that matters. Now, if my numbers came in, I'd be looking at the Diavel instead.
Not sure how tall you are but you may need to invest in a Givi screen, based on numerous B650 owners experiences, me included.
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:11 pm
by wozza
Bugger having a senior moment - didn't see that I'd already done a welcome post

Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:22 am
by johnp
Hi and welcome aboard.
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:50 am
by Deeping
Hello
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:06 pm
by frankiej1949
Hi and welcome. Whereabouts in Manchester I am in Irlam.
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:27 pm
by Jaguared
Hi and thanks for all the welcome comments, I am in Hyde east manchester near woodhead so close to some good riding roads
Roll on Saturday thanks again Ed
Re: Hi everyone from an expectant owner in Manchester
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:54 am
by spaceprobe
And the same road as myself. Your biker mates will think you have gone mad and when I purchased a winter apron for mine it was the last straw, but trust me you will have the last laugh. Enjoy your new ride