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wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:28 pm
by wilsonsteve
Evening, folks.
I'm looking to get back into biking - had to stop three years ago because arthritis in my right hip meant I couldn't get my leg over.
Pause for sniggering to die down . . . . . .
Now with a new hip I'm looking for a different biking experience and am seriously looking for a 650 to buy, so if you know of any around . . . . . .

Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:18 am
by johnp
Hi and welcome aboard.
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:47 am
by JohnR93
Hello, welcome to the forum.
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:28 am
by michaelphillips
sorry nope ... but welcome lad
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:05 am
by VOZZA
Hi and welcome.

Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:16 am
by Steve_D
Welcome. Those 650's are heavy buggers! What use do you plan for it? Have you considered the 400?
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:33 am
by Bluebottle
Welcome
Lots of info in the Burgman owners section
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:04 pm
by Dave Weller
I would consider a 400, I think its a better bike, less strain on the hip for you, a bit lower narrower seat, more storage space, much better MPG, lower road tax. Not much difference in performance and if anything better on longer journeys.
I've owned a 2009 B650 and B400 and will have another 400 with ABS some time.
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:55 pm
by wilsonsteve
Thanks to all for the welcome, and thanks to Dave for some interesting info. How does the performance of the 400 measure up against the 650?
Re: wannabe Burgman rider
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:58 pm
by michaelphillips
i would get a test ride on one as thats the only way you will find how easy to tunnel mount the scoot and the performance you need, you will be presently surprised , they are very comfy for your hip also