happydi said:

Thats awesome putting on all that milage you are braver than me riding in the wet I am a bit of a sook when it comes to the cold Its just a little to cold to ride in the morning here in Aus for me but keep having fun out and about on your Burgman 400 I have just got mine this year just before winter I have only been on about a week and a bit and then it got bitterly cold in the morning I do need better winter gear though anwyay keep coming with your stories they are great to read and to inspire us all to get out and about on our bikes Di (happydi) Ausralia

Where in Aus are you happydi?  I am on the Gold Coast and I have a job as a chauffeur with Scoot 2 You.  What happens  you go out for the noght enjoy a couple of wines.  Instead of taking a taxi.  I ride out to your restaurant, fold up my little 50cc scooter and put it into your car's boot and drive you home home in your own car.  At 2 am it was not quite 7°C – it was cold.  But I have uniform and not allowed to wear my bike jacket.  Just invest in some winter gear and you will  be able to enjoy your Burgman all year round, I do it's great.  Happy riding Pagey – Gold Coast

Thats awesome putting on all that milage you are braver than me riding in the wet I am a bit of a sook when it comes to the cold Its just a little to cold to ride in the morning here in Aus for me but keep having fun out and about on your Burgman 400 I have just got mine this year just before winter I have only been on about a week and a bit and then it got bitterly cold in the morning I do need better winter gear though anwyay keep coming with your stories they are great to read and to inspire us all to get out and about on our bikes Di (happydi) Ausralia

Judging by the number of posts…or lack thereof…it seems everyone is out riding!

I know I am

Since buying my 2008 Burgman 400 in March, I have put over 5800 miles on it.  And seeing as how it was still snowing in March and April in Michigan at the time, that's a lot of road time!

It has officially become my 'summer' vehicle.  I do ride, rain or shine.  Unless it's POURING out, but I still take my chances.

I rode down to Kentucky with a group on Memorial Day.  I rode with all the 'big bikes' and had no complaints on keeping up.  Dry Ridge Kentucky has nothing but 'S' curves and hills and is a BLAST to ride!

Unfortunately I did dump my precious bike while down there.  Went to stop on a slight hill that was dirt and rocks/gravel and it was very uneven. Went to put my foot down and there was NO ground beneath me!  By the time I found solid footing, I was over too far to hold the bike up and over we went.  Got some unsightly scratches, but no major damage.  But I did get some bruises that had the exact shape of some of those Kentucky rocks!

But…since then, there have been no other mishaps.  My son even rides on the back with me!  And I ride….EVERYWHERE. 

Having more fun than should be allowed and wanting to go on another trip soon!

Happy riding!!

Lisa