Hi, I am 68 years old and this scooter has kept me in the game. I love the low center of gravity, the unlimited choice of foot placements, and the automatic transmission. I do wish it had factory cruise control and I wish the wheels were bigger. Otherwise it has been a very dependable bike, I rode it to the Lost Coast, and to Zion National Park. . 80 mph across the Nevada desert no problems at all.
For sure 👍🏻Lost coast you nailed it🤣 it makes me happy to hear that you are getting out there. Ride safe my friend. Thanks for sharing. I love to hear peoples stories🇺🇸
I’ve owned 6 Burgmans. They are awesome. I have purchased ones with damaged transmissions. One thing for sure is that you don’t have to remove the engine to remove the cvt for repair. Remove the plastics, exhaust and fuel tank. Remove the rear engine mounts, disconnect a few wires and the fuel injection feed, lift the rear of the bike just enough to slide out cvt. I can have it out and on my work bench in about 2 hours. The rest is easy.
That’s awesome I did not know that that’s good to consider if I ever lose a belt. At what mileage do you usually lose the belt on those? I was told the 2012s had upgraded belt.
@@ManCaveMayhem The ones I have replaced had about 70,000 klms on them but I have seen ones with over 140,000 klms still on the original belt. The secret seems to be keeping the cvt filter clean. It’s on the right hand side of the bike. Another important thing to watch is the bolt that keeps the front variator servo motor in position. If that breaks it will spin in the housing. Not good. If you remove the bolt to inspect it and see any marks on the small protrusion past the thread then replace it. Very cheap insurance.
@@waynepaterson450 thanks my friend. I did a vid on the CVT filter(very important to keep clean) I do need to do a video on checking the bolt. Thanks for the information👍🏻I’m always learning from folks on the channel.
Great r3view. I had a 2008 650. Loved the commodious underseat storage. When my wife and I rode with fellow motorcyclists they always had the issues of where to store helmets and jackets. We just put them under the seat and walked away. It was powerful, very competent on the highway and reliable. If I had one gripe it was trying to move it around when not powered. Not having a neutral it was a beast to move and downright tough on a gravel driveway. My dealer said the same thing. I understand that Suzuki made some mods to address that in later models but I never tried one. Sold it and bought a cruiser and regretted it almost immediately. Looking at getting a Burgman 400 to get back that “scooter” convenience and fun.
I'm 55 and a re-entry rider since 1996, yes Bill Clinton was President. I rode mostly Honda Interceptors. I had four of them and the 1000 was the best. I also had to own a Harley just because. Now, I own a Yamaha Stryker 1300, a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, and a Honda Elite 250. Yup, the scooter gets 90% of my attention, so I'm selling the Honda and getting a 2008 Burgman in two days ! Your Burgman is a dream bike, so don't take it for granted ! I wave to every rider and Harley riders are the biggest snobs, so only about half wave back. We're on TWO WHEELS, bro.
I agree 100% I love all bikes doesn’t matter what kind they are. They’re fun to ride and all have different personalities ride safe my friend. Enjoy the Bergman.
Scooter stigma: a club member kept me out of a fight say it was two wheels even if a rice burner. Made in Ohio, btw! You want plastic try a post 1984 gold wing! Dad had one of these and loved it. His only farkle was to dark side it. He quit ring at 86 when he totaled and decided it was his fault. I would like one but it is a hair small. I want to pull a camp trailer. Good video! {!-{>
I just bought an older 2006 Bergman 650 in like new condition to park along side the 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing I have owned for 20 some years. At 80 now, my touring days are over, and I plan to sell the Wing and keep riding day trips on the smaller bike. First impressions after the first ride of 50 kms......loads of power, lousy suspension, super smooth and quiet motor, poor wind coverage with the factory windshield, but overall a lot more fun to ride than the huge Wing. Reminds me more of riding back in the '60's when I first started to ride. I think this "little" bike will keep me in the game for awhile longer...
Yes, due to the size of the tires and the suspension. It definitely is lacking in that department, but is easily overlooked by the fun factor and the ease of use. I’m glad to hear that you are continuing to enjoy the sport at your young age ride safe, my friend and keep the rubber side down.👍🏻
Sold my 650 vstrom and bought a 2011 650 Burgman with 7000 miles last Spring for $3000 partly from watching your videos and feeling confident I could do more maintenace myself than I originally thought. First thing I did was change the fluids and filters...Looked like they had never changed any of the fluids. I have not had any problems at all and love the comfort of this over the Vstrom. I use it to comute 60 miles when the weather is nice.
Hey As soon as I get my income tax refund I’m going to get myself a 650 Burgman. I’ve been watching all kinds of videos to learn about them. I’m 6’2” and weigh 260, that’s why I believe the 650 would be better for me than the 400. Do you think a 650 would support me ok? I’m going to be using it to save on gas by mainly commuting to work also just for fun riding. I live about 35 miles one way from work.
@@robertw31968 I think it will support you just fine my wife and I ride on it together I’m approximately 200 pounds and she’s 150 give or take. You can adjust the preload on the rear springs to stiffen them up a bit and it should do just fine.
@@ManCaveMayhem thank you so much for the answer sir. I was hoping it would. If the person still has it when I get my refund it will be really good deal I believe. It a 2007 with 13,000 miles on it and he wants $1800. I believe that’s a good price. The only blemish on it I can tell is the seat has a tear besides that it looks really good. I have a friend is going to go with me to look it over. He has drove bikes for years. This will be my first one since 1987 when I was in the army and 19 years old, I bought a 1985 Kawasaki 550 LTD, I had it for a couple of years it was a lot of fun. Do you think that’s a good price? I
@@robertw31968 sounds like a great price as Long as it’s been maintained. If it’s been sitting a while make sure you replace the tires just for safety reasons.
Hello, I am 65 and retired and was going through my 2nd youth and procured a 2011 Burg Exec much like yours (white w/red seat). (Beautiful bike with only 4000 miles!!)I researched Burgmans for almost 2 yrs(including your videos) before getting my deal. I love it!! I live in Florida and have enjoyed cruising the beach roads but have not done any longer trips yet. I appreciate the maintenance and the "Scooter Trip" videos. Your videos partially convinced me in getting the Burg over the Honda Silverwing. I'm 6'2" 280 and the Burg is very comfortable on my 20-50 mi runs so far. Was curious about the cooling system and frequency of maintenence on it.Thanks again for your vids....
They say you should do it every two years if you’re running the super long life coolant that Suzuki sells I think that’s a bit much though in my opinion. I know they sell test strips to test your coolant to make sure that it’s still doing its job. I haven’t got that far into it. You would definitely be safe changing it every two years. I’m happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos that’s one of the main reasons I’ve been doing these. Ride safe my friend and enjoy that Burgman.🇺🇸👍🏻
Larry thank you so much for replying so fast you are a pleasure to deal with I hope your wife feel the same LOL again thank you so much for the tip I will check it out this week the starter good luck on your adventures coming soon I hope
I’ve just bought a 2013 model for £4100 here in the UK 🇬🇧, it’s only cover 11k miles with a full service history. Looking forward to putting many more miles on it this summer. Really liking your videos 👍👍👍
I have a 2011 650 exec I bought new In Feb 2012, has 28,000 miles and still runs great. I just keep it in the garage and maintain it. Look like new still.
Larry, just found your channel while searching for Suzuki scooter data. I noticed you just purchased a Triumph scramble. My first real bike was a 1966 Tiger 650. Great content and glad I subscribed.
I bought my 2013 two years ago with 5k miles. It was mint condition and paid $3000. They are a blast to ride and I’m planning a double iron butt to cali and back to Dallas in 48 hrs. The only gripe I have is the stock seat sucks, suspension is soft and the center stand drags when leaning hard. Thanks for all the helpful videos!👍👍
Hey I love this show I've watched you from day one when you first started this adventure with your scooter and your friend and your wife I recently purchased one was running perfectly okay until one day shut down and never turn back on check fuses new battery everything can't get it to turn on won't even crank any suggestions
Check power to the starter, if you have power to the starter and the starter is not turning over then you have possibly a bad starter. I hope this helps. It’s hard to diagnose if I’m not in front of the scooter👍🏻
love the vids just had someone pull out in front of me on my burgman :{ totaled the front end so sad I kept it in such great conditon for so long just to have someone ruin it all be safe thanks for all the vids
Nice review, thanks! I currently own a 2018 Honda Goldwing and considering buying a used Burgman 650 Executive as an additional bike. In the past I’ve owned a 2003 and 2005 Burgman 650s and loved them both.
If the bike was well taken care of, and the maintenance was kept up on it I don’t think it’s a terrible deal at all. I haven’t really been in the market for them lately, so I don’t know what they’re going for. I think it’s a bike that you thoroughly enjoy.
hi ime inNZ. not many B riders here. great bike .had aclutch slip on me,misdiagnozed as belt issue.after new belt fitted they went back to the clutch. put a shim in it. 300 ks later clutch collapsed . it cost them 2600 dollars from japan.My bike is a2013 model 40,000 ks. had it since new. love it. cheers Love your sense of humour. cheeers .lindsay courtis
@@ManCaveMayhem 10 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT 2003 model. couldnt stand the diesel noise. After spending money on brakes,new ignition switch. tyres. 15 months later bought the present bike. Always on utube looking at footage of yourself and others.I have to say you give your mate a hard time. Hes obviously got a great personallity. have a good day...... lindsay
@@lindsaycourtis3050 We actually give each other a hard time but he chooses not to do it on video😂 sometimes it makes me look like a real loser🤣 we actually poke fun at each other all the time though.
Nice video, dude! Back in 2008 I did have a Burgman 400. Old carburated model (it was a 2003, but here in Brazil the EFI model only arrived in 2014). Had it for two years and did put a lot of miles on it, riding along with fellows with "normal" motorcycles. My wife loved the pillion seat. Back then other fellow riders still saw it as weird, specially in my city (Brasília, the capital) in which bigger scooters were not as easily seen as in bigger cities like Sao Paulo or Rio, but I had no shame on even going to rallies on it. Back then I was known as "the big scooter guy". After that, I´ve had a lot of "regular" bikes (from trail bikes to naked bikes to Harleys), and my current one is a 2016 Indian Roadmaster with 30k miles on it, in which I did a roadtrip to Uruguay and Argentina before the pandemic. (Curiously, the only Roadmaster in my city, so if I was known as "the big scooter guy" now I´m "the Indian guy"). Recently I found out I have a discal hernia on the lombar region and it´s been hard to move the 460 kilogram Indian (which is a bike I totally ADORE and I´m sorta depressed I might need to sell it) around, specially in low speeds, parking maneuvers, etcetera. I haven´t been able to ride it in three months and yesterday I just noticed I had a dead battery (as I live in an apartment building with no outlet in my parking spot, I can´t plug it into a battery tender). I´ve been considering going back to scooters and the Burgman 650 was my first choice due to the "convenience items" that I´m used to in the Indian, like luggage room and electric windscreen (heated seats are not a must in my region, grips I might add later on). And your video is very enlightening, because I happened to find a 2012 Executive here in my city for a decent price and I didn´t have much info on it, only on the newer models. About waving... welll. Don´t mind what other people think, just ride (I´m sure you don´t! mind) . Best wishes!
So sorry to hear about your back problems. I’ve had a few over the years myself. I love my Burgman 650 and I think you will too! Just be safe and don’t let the back problems get you down. I was about to get surgery on my back and chose not to and just started loosing weight and exercising and it has gotten better over the years. I have three herniated disks in my lower back. Ride safe my friend and thanks for the support 😎
The drive belt is supposed to last the life of the bike. My friends 07Burgman has 81k on the odo, and is still on the original belt. Most belt failures are due to abusive riders that constantly push them to the limit. And on comparable maxi scooters, you must change the CVT belt around every 7,500 mi, and having that done at a dealer four times wouldn’t be cheap either. About $400-$500 a pop. My Exec has 24k and has been trouble free so far. Even a $1,000 belt change at this point wouldn’t cause me to melt down.
@@ManCaveMayhem sorry but there must be something wrong. Most of other bikes use drive belt especially choppers. As you know choppers have huge amount of tork but still use the dirive belts nearly 60-70k km.
I sent a comment and it didn’t seem to go through. They no longer make those 650s. They discontinued making them I believe in 2017. I do see them pop up on CycleTrader on occasion.
@@kevinwyche1850, I have a pair of Boss speakers installed on my 2007 Executive model, I put them in between the handlebars. I can still see the dash when riding. They have the built in amp too.
NEED SOME HELP i have a 2008 650 Burgman she turns over but she wont start its never done this before the battery is always hooked up to the trickle charger battery seems strong any ideas
There’s two things that make those babies run its fuel and spark I know that sounds kind of basic but if one of those aren’t being delivered to those cylinders it won’t start. That being said it’s difficult to get to the spark plugs on those things. So I would check fuel and fuel delivery first. Hope this helps I know they can be tough To work on with all the Tupperware on them.
@@godlesssss OK now I understand more. I would say you would have to remove the exhaust and have another catalytic converter welded on behind that. I believe they already have some sort of cat on them but I could be wrong.
Hi from Ireland. Really enjoying your videos. I'm close to purchasing a 2014 Executive and have gleaned loads of useful info from your channel, thank you. Have you or anyone else here in the comments experienced any vibration upon acceleration? I did on the test drive today and I'm wondering is this normal? Thanks!
My 650 doesn’t do that so it could have something to do with the belt failing. It’s hard to tell unless I’m there or riding it. If it is a belt problem then it cold be very costly.
Hi Mancave, what is your average mpg on your scoot? I just bought a 2009 with 2260 miles on the clock, and with my best estimate I'm getting about 35 mpg.
That sounds about right! On longer trips I’ve gotten upwards of 45 mpg. A lot of it depends on wind and everything else of course. Those bikes are subject to all those factors so it’s hard saying a lot of it too will depend on how much weight you’re carrying. If you’re going on camping trips etc. hope this helps! Remember keep the rubber side down. Ride safe my friend.👍🏻
Just never mount a navigation system (i have a tomtom rider , the latest) and with the shitty roads over here one bolt of the reservoir had broken of and had some nice oil leak, so mounted it now behind the windscreen , great video man 😉😉👍👍 ooh and you forgot to mention the ''bad '' suspention 😁😁
I've never had a problem with people waving to me on my Yamaha Majesty 400. I think this is a far stretch because most people don't care what you are riding!
I recently rode with my son to Alaska on adventure bikes. My son was on a KLR 650 loaded with gear for the trip and we waived to a guy on a Harley and he just shook his head in disgust. Some people care🤣
One more comment. I experienced the same “half wave” all the time. Those same people are aging and for various reasons are no longer comfortable on a big heavy motorcycle. There are really no motorcycle options for them resembling what they ride. I have spoken to several who grudgingly admit that they are looking at scooters but they can’t get over their prejudice. Having lived in England and seeing how Euros (and Asians) take scooters for granted maybe the walls will come down here too and they will just be part of everyday life. Fingers crossed. One comfort I often beat overweight middle aged guys on cruisers from the light, while they would not even acknowledge that I was beside them, while pretending to adjust my helmet. Revenge is sweet.
@Man Cave Mayhem Hey Larry, As soon as I get my income tax refund I’m going to get myself a 650 Burgman. I’ve been watching all kinds of videos to learn about them. I’m 6’2” and weigh 260, that’s why I believe the 650 would be better for me than the 400. Do think the 650 Burgman will do good with my size? I love the videos sir. I’ve watched all your videos. You and Wes makes a good team. Every time you film with him I can’t stop laughing. I think one of my most favorite video was “Happy Scooter Day” the one where you went and bought you 650 Burgman. Thank you for making my day sir.
Thank you for the kind words my friend yes Wes and I have been good friends for a long time so we’re pretty good at giving each other a hard time! I think that Burgman will work out great for you! It’s like a couch with a motor on it! Sorry for such a late reply I did not see the post sometimes they come in weird! Ride safe my friend👍🏻
Great Burgman you have , I get my 2,000 mile 2018 model Executive 650 next week, Just waiting on delivery from up Country . Not sure I like the modulating headlight idea as some Idiot would think that you were flashing them to come out of a side street . I kind of like the display on yours as opposed to the latter models (Car like Dual analogue clocks) A lot easier to see at a glance . But hey I will get used to it & probably fit a GPS Speedo somewhere . Unfortunately You get the stigma worldwide from Motorcycle riders, It's a shame as you say we are all in it together & enjoy 2 wheels (or 3) For what it is . They don't know the reason why you are on a scooter, It could be through choice or injury so it's not really for them to judge . I have had loads of bikes in my 53 years & see each for their own particular uses. I need the Burgman 650 to munch up motorway miles & i'd rather do that in a comfy seat !! I also own a BMW C1 so I am used to the weird looks people give & to be honest couldn't give a Hoot ! it's my choice, they don't have to like it or ride it . I had a guy on a sportsbike pull up next to me at a set of lights years ago & sneered at my C1 , it wasn't until i met him at another set of lights just as the heavens opened & a massive downpour started for me to just look up at my roof as I was sat in the dry & just Shrug ..... It was Great !! Ride safe & keep up the great vids .... 😉👍
I have a 2009 version of this bike. I have owned a variety of bikes over the years including a Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager and I currently have a Can Am Spyder RT Ltd. I enjoy riding all of them especially the Burgman. In my view it is the bench mark of maxi scooters being the best equipped when it was produced. The manual over ride on the transmission is a great feature because it provides a 6th gear for better fuel economy. I agree with all your comments regarding comfort and storage. It's where you're going not what you ride that counts. Forget that scooter v bike v Harley thing it means nothing. Here is my review th-cam.com/video/LzDg9MOaLHQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I am 68 years old and this scooter has kept me in the game. I love the low center of gravity, the unlimited choice of foot placements, and the automatic transmission. I do wish it had factory cruise control and I wish the wheels were bigger. Otherwise it has been a very dependable bike, I rode it to the Lost Coast, and to Zion National Park. . 80 mph across the Nevada desert no problems at all.
For sure 👍🏻Lost coast you nailed it🤣 it makes me happy to hear that you are getting out there. Ride safe my friend. Thanks for sharing. I love to hear peoples stories🇺🇸
@@ManCaveMayhem great reviews on this maxi
@@vernonradloff4815 thanks for the kind words by friend! Thanks for watching too! Ride safe👍🏻
I’ve owned 6 Burgmans. They are awesome. I have purchased ones with damaged transmissions. One thing for sure is that you don’t have to remove the engine to remove the cvt for repair. Remove the plastics, exhaust and fuel tank. Remove the rear engine mounts, disconnect a few wires and the fuel injection feed, lift the rear of the bike just enough to slide out cvt. I can have it out and on my work bench in about 2 hours. The rest is easy.
That’s awesome I did not know that that’s good to consider if I ever lose a belt. At what mileage do you usually lose the belt on those? I was told the 2012s had upgraded belt.
@@ManCaveMayhem The ones I have replaced had about 70,000 klms on them but I have seen ones with over 140,000 klms still on the original belt. The secret seems to be keeping the cvt filter clean. It’s on the right hand side of the bike. Another important thing to watch is the bolt that keeps the front variator servo motor in position. If that breaks it will spin in the housing. Not good. If you remove the bolt to inspect it and see any marks on the small protrusion past the thread then replace it. Very cheap insurance.
@@waynepaterson450 thanks my friend. I did a vid on the CVT filter(very important to keep clean) I do need to do a video on checking the bolt. Thanks for the information👍🏻I’m always learning from folks on the channel.
@@waynepaterson450 its the primary pulley bolt . apparantly used diff metal after 2013
Great r3view. I had a 2008 650. Loved the commodious underseat storage. When my wife and I rode with fellow motorcyclists they always had the issues of where to store helmets and jackets. We just put them under the seat and walked away. It was powerful, very competent on the highway and reliable. If I had one gripe it was trying to move it around when not powered. Not having a neutral it was a beast to move and downright tough on a gravel driveway. My dealer said the same thing. I understand that Suzuki made some mods to address that in later models but I never tried one. Sold it and bought a cruiser and regretted it almost immediately. Looking at getting a Burgman 400 to get back that “scooter” convenience and fun.
They are a beast of a scooter to push around👍🏻
I'm 55 and a re-entry rider since 1996, yes Bill Clinton was President. I rode mostly Honda Interceptors. I had four of them and the 1000 was the best. I also had to own a Harley just because. Now, I own a Yamaha Stryker 1300, a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, and a Honda Elite 250. Yup, the scooter gets 90% of my attention, so I'm selling the Honda and getting a 2008 Burgman in two days ! Your Burgman is a dream bike, so don't take it for granted ! I wave to every rider and Harley riders are the biggest snobs, so only about half wave back. We're on TWO WHEELS, bro.
I agree 100% I love all bikes doesn’t matter what kind they are. They’re fun to ride and all have different personalities ride safe my friend. Enjoy the Bergman.
Scooter stigma: a club member kept me out of a fight say it was two wheels even if a rice burner. Made in Ohio, btw!
You want plastic try a post 1984 gold wing!
Dad had one of these and loved it. His only farkle was to dark side it. He quit ring at 86 when he totaled and decided it was his fault.
I would like one but it is a hair small. I want to pull a camp trailer.
Good video! {!-{>
Thanks for watching my friend. Thanks for the info and input ride safe keep the rubber side down.👍🏻
I just bought an older 2006 Bergman 650 in like new condition to park along side the 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing I have owned for 20 some years. At 80 now, my touring days are over, and I plan to sell the Wing and keep riding day trips on the smaller bike. First impressions after the first ride of 50 kms......loads of power, lousy suspension, super smooth and quiet motor, poor wind coverage with the factory windshield, but overall a lot more fun to ride than the huge Wing. Reminds me more of riding back in the '60's when I first started to ride.
I think this "little" bike will keep me in the game for awhile longer...
Yes, due to the size of the tires and the suspension. It definitely is lacking in that department, but is easily overlooked by the fun factor and the ease of use. I’m glad to hear that you are continuing to enjoy the sport at your young age ride safe, my friend and keep the rubber side down.👍🏻
Sold my 650 vstrom and bought a 2011 650 Burgman with 7000 miles last Spring for $3000 partly from watching your videos and feeling confident I could do more maintenace myself than I originally thought. First thing I did was change the fluids and filters...Looked like they had never changed any of the fluids. I have not had any problems at all and love the comfort of this over the Vstrom. I use it to comute 60 miles when the weather is nice.
Hey As soon as I get my income tax refund I’m going to get myself a 650 Burgman. I’ve been watching all kinds of videos to learn about them. I’m 6’2” and weigh 260, that’s why I believe the 650 would be better for me than the 400. Do you think a 650 would support me ok? I’m going to be using it to save on gas by mainly commuting to work also just for fun riding. I live about 35 miles one way from work.
I’m glad to hear about the 650 working so good for you! That was a great price that you got on it. Ride safe my friend👍🏻
@@robertw31968 I think it will support you just fine my wife and I ride on it together I’m approximately 200 pounds and she’s 150 give or take. You can adjust the preload on the rear springs to stiffen them up a bit and it should do just fine.
@@ManCaveMayhem thank you so much for the answer sir. I was hoping it would. If the person still has it when I get my refund it will be really good deal I believe. It a 2007 with 13,000 miles on it and he wants $1800. I believe that’s a good price. The only blemish on it I can tell is the seat has a tear besides that it looks really good. I have a friend is going to go with me to look it over. He has drove bikes for years. This will be my first one since 1987 when I was in the army and 19 years old, I bought a 1985 Kawasaki 550 LTD, I had it for a couple of years it was a lot of fun. Do you think that’s a good price? I
@@robertw31968 sounds like a great price as
Long as it’s been maintained. If it’s been sitting a while make sure you replace the tires just for safety reasons.
Hello, I am 65 and retired and was going through my 2nd youth and procured a 2011 Burg Exec much like yours (white w/red seat). (Beautiful bike with only 4000 miles!!)I researched Burgmans for almost 2 yrs(including your videos) before getting my deal. I love it!! I live in Florida and have enjoyed cruising the beach roads but have not done any longer trips yet. I appreciate the maintenance and the "Scooter Trip" videos. Your videos partially convinced me in getting the Burg over the Honda Silverwing. I'm 6'2" 280 and the Burg is very comfortable on my 20-50 mi runs so far. Was curious about the cooling system and frequency of maintenence on it.Thanks again for your vids....
They say you should do it every two years if you’re running the super long life coolant that Suzuki sells I think that’s a bit much though in my opinion. I know they sell test strips to test your coolant to make sure that it’s still doing its job. I haven’t got that far into it. You would definitely be safe changing it every two years. I’m happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos that’s one of the main reasons I’ve been doing these. Ride safe my friend and enjoy that Burgman.🇺🇸👍🏻
Larry thank you so much for replying so fast you are a pleasure to deal with I hope your wife feel the same LOL again thank you so much for the tip I will check it out this week the starter good luck on your adventures coming soon I hope
I’ve just bought a 2013 model for £4100 here in the UK 🇬🇧, it’s only cover 11k miles with a full service history. Looking forward to putting many more miles on it this summer. Really liking your videos 👍👍👍
I’m happy to hear that you found one with low mileage. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the new purchase ride safe and keep the rubber side down my friend.👍🏻
I have a 2011 650 exec I bought new In Feb 2012, has 28,000 miles and still runs great. I just keep it in the garage and maintain it. Look like new still.
Good to hear ride safe my friend👍🏻
Larry, just found your channel while searching for Suzuki scooter data. I noticed you just purchased a Triumph scramble. My first real bike was a 1966 Tiger 650. Great content and glad I subscribed.
Welcome to the channel. Hope you enjoy the content. That would be cool to have that Classic Triumph now! Ride safe my friend .
I bought my 2013 two years ago with 5k miles. It was mint condition and paid $3000. They are a blast to ride and I’m planning a double iron butt to cali and back to Dallas in 48 hrs. The only gripe I have is the stock seat sucks, suspension is soft and the center stand drags when leaning hard. Thanks for all the helpful videos!👍👍
Yeah the suspension does suck but that seat that I have works great I’m real happy with it!
Hey I love this show I've watched you from day one when you first started this adventure with your scooter and your friend and your wife I recently purchased one was running perfectly okay until one day shut down and never turn back on check fuses new battery everything can't get it to turn on won't even crank any suggestions
Check power to the starter, if you have power to the starter and the starter is not turning over then you have possibly a bad starter. I hope this helps. It’s hard to diagnose if I’m not in front of the scooter👍🏻
love the vids just had someone pull out in front of me on my burgman :{ totaled the front end so sad I kept it in such great conditon for so long just to have someone ruin it all be safe thanks for all the vids
Sorry to hear that my friend. Time to search out another sweet used one! Be safe and thanks for the kind words👍🏻
Nice review, thanks! I currently own a 2018 Honda Goldwing and considering buying a used Burgman 650 Executive as an additional bike. In the past I’ve owned a 2003 and 2005 Burgman 650s and loved them both.
Good choice!
Hey Larry,what’s your thoughts on a 2011 executive 650 I’m looking at priced at 3300.00 .It has 32000 miles on it. Good deal or not?
If the bike was well taken care of, and the maintenance was kept up on it I don’t think it’s a terrible deal at all. I haven’t really been in the market for them lately, so I don’t know what they’re going for. I think it’s a bike that you thoroughly enjoy.
Hey Larry! I have '09 650, not the executive. Absolutely love riding it. Watched all your scooter adventures, great videos!
Thanks so much for the kind words my friend! Ride safe and enjoy that Bergman👍🏻
Hi 👋 i have a 07 400cc suzuki burgman and its has 8ooo miles on very fun to ride thinking 🤔 bout upgrade to a 650
They are very different bikes. The bigger 650 is great for long runs and storage. You will also enjoy the smooth nature of that twin engine👍🏻
hi ime inNZ. not many B riders here. great bike .had aclutch slip on me,misdiagnozed as belt issue.after new belt fitted they went back to the clutch. put a shim in it. 300 ks later clutch collapsed
. it cost them 2600 dollars from japan.My bike is a2013 model 40,000 ks. had it since new. love it. cheers
Love your sense of humour. cheeers .lindsay courtis
I’m glad to hear you got it back up and running! Thank you so much for the kind words. Ride safe my friend!
@@ManCaveMayhem 10 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT 2003 model. couldnt stand the diesel noise. After spending money on brakes,new ignition switch. tyres. 15 months later bought the present bike. Always on utube looking at footage of yourself and others.I have to say you give your mate a hard time. Hes obviously got a great personallity.
have a good day...... lindsay
@@lindsaycourtis3050 We actually give each other a hard time but he chooses not to do it on video😂 sometimes it makes me look like a real loser🤣 we actually poke fun at each other all the time though.
Nice video, dude!
Back in 2008 I did have a Burgman 400. Old carburated model (it was a 2003, but here in Brazil the EFI model only arrived in 2014). Had it for two years and did put a lot of miles on it, riding along with fellows with "normal" motorcycles. My wife loved the pillion seat. Back then other fellow riders still saw it as weird, specially in my city (Brasília, the capital) in which bigger scooters were not as easily seen as in bigger cities like Sao Paulo or Rio, but I had no shame on even going to rallies on it. Back then I was known as "the big scooter guy".
After that, I´ve had a lot of "regular" bikes (from trail bikes to naked bikes to Harleys), and my current one is a 2016 Indian Roadmaster with 30k miles on it, in which I did a roadtrip to Uruguay and Argentina before the pandemic. (Curiously, the only Roadmaster in my city, so if I was known as "the big scooter guy" now I´m "the Indian guy").
Recently I found out I have a discal hernia on the lombar region and it´s been hard to move the 460 kilogram Indian (which is a bike I totally ADORE and I´m sorta depressed I might need to sell it) around, specially in low speeds, parking maneuvers, etcetera. I haven´t been able to ride it in three months and yesterday I just noticed I had a dead battery (as I live in an apartment building with no outlet in my parking spot, I can´t plug it into a battery tender).
I´ve been considering going back to scooters and the Burgman 650 was my first choice due to the "convenience items" that I´m used to in the Indian, like luggage room and electric windscreen (heated seats are not a must in my region, grips I might add later on). And your video is very enlightening, because I happened to find a 2012 Executive here in my city for a decent price and I didn´t have much info on it, only on the newer models.
About waving... welll. Don´t mind what other people think, just ride (I´m sure you don´t! mind) .
Best wishes!
So sorry to hear about your back problems. I’ve had a few over the years myself. I love my Burgman 650 and I think you will too! Just be safe and don’t let the back problems get you down. I was about to get surgery on my back and chose not to and just started loosing weight and exercising and it has gotten better over the years. I have three herniated disks in my lower back. Ride safe my friend and thanks for the support 😎
Where can I get a used motor for a 650 Suzuki executive 2012
The drive belt is supposed to last the life of the bike. My friends 07Burgman has 81k on the odo, and is still on the original belt. Most belt failures are due to abusive riders that constantly push them to the limit. And on comparable maxi scooters, you must change the CVT belt around every 7,500 mi, and having that done at a dealer four times wouldn’t be cheap either. About $400-$500 a pop. My Exec has 24k and has been trouble free so far. Even a $1,000 belt change at this point wouldn’t cause me to melt down.
Yes I would have to agree with you. Many of these maxi scooters are neglected and or abused and as a result things fail that shouldn't.
Change the belt every 7500 miles??? You must be joking, it is terribly expensive
Most maxi scooters with the dry belt are required to be changed at 12 to 14,000 miles at least that’s what I’ve found.
@@ManCaveMayhem sorry but there must be something wrong. Most of other bikes use drive belt especially choppers. As you know choppers have huge amount of tork but still use the dirive belts nearly 60-70k km.
These scooters are just as good as a motorcycle i own a 650 burgman and a yamaha starventure love both !
Yeah you didn't leave me a comment you just gave me a heart
I sent a comment and it didn’t seem to go through. They no longer make those 650s. They discontinued making them I believe in 2017. I do see them pop up on CycleTrader on occasion.
I sent a comment and it didn’t seem to go through. They no longer make those 650s. I do see them pop up on CycleTrader occasionally.
Looks like the High Desert near Hesperia
It is👍🏻
Thanks for your video very informative I really like the (scooter) mine is an 2007 Burgman 650 with 19 thousand miles on it. Good bikes.
They really are a great bike. Thanks for watching and ride safe👍🏻
160/60-14 rear tire, not 70. But I just put a 155/65r14 car tire on mine and I love it
They really do work well👍🏻
The reservoir covers,can I put with the ball mounts speakers and hook up it access wire from tail light so it does not drain. Thanks
Not sure what system you’re trying to put in. Without being there it’s hard for me to speculate 🧐
Boss 625ba system amp is built into speakers
@@kevinwyche1850 sounds like that may work👍🏻
@@kevinwyche1850, I have a pair of Boss speakers installed on my 2007 Executive model, I put them in between the handlebars. I can still see the dash when riding. They have the built in amp too.
NEED SOME HELP i have a 2008 650 Burgman she turns over but she wont start its never done this before the battery is always hooked up to the trickle charger battery seems strong any ideas
There’s two things that make those babies run its fuel and spark I know that sounds kind of basic but if one of those aren’t being delivered to those cylinders it won’t start. That being said it’s difficult to get to the spark plugs on those things. So I would check fuel and fuel delivery first. Hope this helps I know they can be tough To work on with all the Tupperware on them.
Nice Video... Informative Content... 1 Question: Is Your Handlebars Custom?
No they are the stock handlebars. But thank you very much for the kind words ride safe my friend!
Does the 400 have a gear box?
That seat looks primo
It is a great seat👍🏻
It actually is a very nice seat! It makes the already couch, light features even more so couch like🤣👍🏻
I would like to ad a catalytic converter to my burgman. Any ideas?
Not quite sure why you would want to do that. They’re already pretty smoged down.
@@ManCaveMayhem I have asthma and I am sensitive it the raw fumes of the exhaust. A catalytic converter will make the fumes much more bearable for me.
@@godlesssss OK now I understand more. I would say you would have to remove the exhaust and have another catalytic converter welded on behind that. I believe they already have some sort of cat on them but I could be wrong.
Is suzuki engines durable for long term??
Yes they make a good engine 👍🏻
Hi from Ireland. Really enjoying your videos. I'm close to purchasing a 2014 Executive and have gleaned loads of useful info from your channel, thank you.
Have you or anyone else here in the comments experienced any vibration upon acceleration? I did on the test drive today and I'm wondering is this normal? Thanks!
My 650 doesn’t do that so it could have something to do with the belt failing. It’s hard to tell unless I’m there or riding it. If it is a belt problem then it cold be very costly.
@@ManCaveMayhem Thanks for your reply!
how is it at hills?
It does really well specially in power mode.
Do they still make these and who sells them nobody in my area sells the 650 they only sell the 4 hundreds Please comment back thank you
No they do not. I believe they stopped in 2017 making the 650. I see them pop up on CycleTrader used though👍🏻
@@ManCaveMayhem Would you ever sell yours
@@martinneps9387 My wife is talking about selling her 400 but at this point in time I am going to hang onto mine for a while
@@ManCaveMayhem How much would you want for the 400 and what year is it and how many miles please Let me know thank you
@@martinneps9387 It’s a Yamaha majesty 400 it has approximately 14,000 miles on it with a new belt and I would probably want at least 2000 for it.
Hey keep the videos coming I have a question I found a 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 for $1800 and it has around 15000 miles give or take a little
Do you think that the 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 is worth buying for $1800 around 15000 miles
@@beckyaverette8511 yes that sounds like a pretty decent deal👍🏻
I Love ❤️ my 2020 suzuki burgman 400
I'm 53 and I'm in great health..I Ride a Scooter because Scooters are Cool
Scooters are cool!! Never be ashamed to ride a scoot!! Ride safe my friend👍🏻
Hi Mancave, what is your average mpg on your scoot? I just bought a 2009 with 2260 miles on the clock, and with my best estimate I'm getting about 35 mpg.
That sounds about right! On longer trips I’ve gotten upwards of 45 mpg. A lot of it depends on wind and everything else of course. Those bikes are subject to all those factors so it’s hard saying a lot of it too will depend on how much weight you’re carrying. If you’re going on camping trips etc. hope this helps! Remember keep the rubber side down. Ride safe my friend.👍🏻
Just never mount a navigation system (i have a tomtom rider , the latest) and with the shitty roads over here one bolt of the reservoir had broken of and had some nice oil leak, so mounted it now behind the windscreen , great video man 😉😉👍👍 ooh and you forgot to mention the ''bad '' suspention 😁😁
Yes I did! They truly do ride like crap🤣 but they are a great bike.
I've never had a problem with people waving to me on my Yamaha Majesty 400. I think this is a far stretch because most people don't care what you are riding!
I recently rode with my son to Alaska on adventure bikes. My son was on a KLR 650 loaded with gear for the trip and we waived to a guy on a Harley and he just shook his head in disgust. Some people care🤣
@@ManCaveMayhemimagine riding a Harley Davidson and thinking you’re superior 😂 I’d rather ride a turd with wheels on it than a Harley.
One more comment. I experienced the same “half wave” all the time. Those same people are aging and for various reasons are no longer comfortable on a big heavy motorcycle. There are really no motorcycle options for them resembling what they ride. I have spoken to several who grudgingly admit that they are looking at scooters but they can’t get over their prejudice. Having lived in England and seeing how Euros (and Asians) take scooters for granted maybe the walls will come down here too and they will just be part of everyday life. Fingers crossed. One comfort I often beat overweight middle aged guys on cruisers from the light, while they would not even acknowledge that I was beside them, while pretending to adjust my helmet. Revenge is sweet.
It really is😜 Ride safe my friend 👍🏻
I want one
They are super fun scooters👍🏻🇺🇸
The burgman 650 is a motorcycle in scooter disguise. I'm not ashamed or embarrassed.
Nor am I 👍🏻
@Man Cave Mayhem Hey Larry, As soon as I get my income tax refund I’m going to get myself a 650 Burgman. I’ve been watching all kinds of videos to learn about them. I’m 6’2” and weigh 260, that’s why I believe the 650 would be better for me than the 400. Do think the 650 Burgman will do good with my size? I love the videos sir. I’ve watched all your videos. You and Wes makes a good team. Every time you film with him I can’t stop laughing. I think one of my most favorite video was “Happy Scooter Day” the one where you went and bought you 650 Burgman. Thank you for making my day sir.
Thank you for the kind words my friend yes Wes and I have been good friends for a long time so we’re pretty good at giving each other a hard time! I think that Burgman will work out great for you! It’s like a couch with a motor on it! Sorry for such a late reply I did not see the post sometimes they come in weird! Ride safe my friend👍🏻
I own a Suzuki Burgman 400 and it's got lots of power for me . I'm 5-9 at about 180 lbs and I Ride 2 up sometimes.
No problem 2 wheels ride free.
Liked and subscribed 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much my friend ride safe👍🏻
Great Burgman you have , I get my 2,000 mile 2018 model Executive 650 next week, Just waiting on delivery from up Country .
Not sure I like the modulating headlight idea as some Idiot would think that you were flashing them to come out of a side street . I kind of like the display on yours as opposed to the latter models (Car like Dual analogue clocks) A lot easier to see at a glance . But hey I will get used to it & probably fit a GPS Speedo somewhere .
Unfortunately You get the stigma worldwide from Motorcycle riders, It's a shame as you say we are all in it together & enjoy 2 wheels (or 3) For what it is . They don't know the reason why you are on a scooter, It could be through choice or injury so it's not really for them to judge . I have had loads of bikes in my 53 years & see each for their own particular uses. I need the Burgman 650 to munch up motorway miles & i'd rather do that in a comfy seat !!
I also own a BMW C1 so I am used to the weird looks people give & to be honest couldn't give a Hoot ! it's my choice, they don't have to like it or ride it .
I had a guy on a sportsbike pull up next to me at a set of lights years ago & sneered at my C1 , it wasn't until i met him at another set of lights just as the heavens opened & a massive downpour started for me to just look up at my roof as I was sat in the dry & just Shrug ..... It was Great !!
Ride safe & keep up the great vids .... 😉👍
Thanks so much my friend you ride safe and enjoy your Burgman!
@@ManCaveMayhem Thanks Fella , Arrives Wednesday . Can't wait .
I have a 2009 version of this bike. I have owned a variety of bikes over the years including a Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager and I currently have a Can Am Spyder RT Ltd. I enjoy riding all of them especially the Burgman. In my view it is the bench mark of maxi scooters being the best equipped when it was produced. The manual over ride on the transmission is a great feature because it provides a 6th gear for better fuel economy. I agree with all your comments regarding comfort and storage. It's where you're going not what you ride that counts. Forget that scooter v bike v Harley thing it means nothing. Here is my review th-cam.com/video/LzDg9MOaLHQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks my friend and I’ll check it out👍🏻
Those attaching a stigma to riding a Burgman, simply don’t know what they are missing.
I agreed 👍🏻🇺🇸
Sewing machine under a couch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right🤣