General Discussion

Gallery full?

smoko bob — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:58:45 GMT

G'day you guys
Love to put a couple of photos on the gallery but it looks like it is full.
Am I correct?
And do you want photos (not many) outside your area of the planet?

Smoko Bob. (Aus.)

December Rides???

JeffR — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:59:09 GMT

Hi, Is anyone planning on riding in December? I ride everyday to work but was wondering if anyone is interested in a ride. The only day I can make a longer ride is a week from this Saturday or Sunday. Since it is getting close to Xmas I will be busy after the next weekend. I'm sure that any rides that happen this month will probably just be informal rides. If anyone is interested in a ride next Saturday, Dec 13th, I would be up for something. Just let me know. Also, who all are ...

Hosting location

scottj1119 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:19:22 GMT

After trying for months to see if this new format and location would work well for our group, from the feedback, it seems that it doesn't. So, in order to satisfy the requests and encourage more online participation, the old yahoo groups site has been re-opened for posting. To find it, go to groups.yahoo.com and search for BayAreaMaxiRiders. This site will still remain up for a while to allow people time to move back to the Yahoo Groups location. Hope that this works better ...

scooters at motorcycle show

oldfart@36 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:24:04 GMT

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/Chicago+Features/Scooter-Pavilion/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553420?contextCategoryId=37652

The motorcycle show coming to San Mateo will have its own scooter pavillion. Maybe some of us can show up in force to promote the club?

Mike

2007 Burgy 400 For Sale - Price Reduced $4900

Greg470 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:57:55 GMT

Have a 2007 Burgy 400 for sale due to a relocation to FL. It has 2900 miles, upgrades include Givi Shield, High Intensity LED brake lights, Bestem Box and gel grips. Also have a men's sz large nylon armored riding jacket and men's size large 3/4 HJC helment. Moving the week of Nov 3 and would like to sell rather than ship... $4900

seat cushion

oldfart@36 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:38:27 GMT

Hi all,

I am planning on taking a very long trip and would like some feedback. I need to get a seat cushion and am down to two types:

1-beaded seat cushion
2-Airhawk

Is there a concensus as to which is better or is preference?

Mike

Beebing Sound.....

igniter3 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:36:06 GMT

Hello Folks,...

Have anyone of your Burgman 650 ever making beebing sound like an alarming ?
I notice few days ago my 07 Burgman 650 is making beebing sound like an alarming every 30 seconds... I just wondering what is going on. I could not find where is the sound coming from....
Any advice or info. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank,

Charly

Best Place to get a good deal on a Burgman

Debbie Wiegmann — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:07:49 GMT

Where in Northern California is the best place to get a good deal on a Suzuki Burkgam 650 Exe 09 when they come out? We have one dealer in Santa Rosa close to where I live, any other suggestions?

Debbie

Iron Butt Ride

JeffR — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:01:45 GMT

Hi,

I know I asked this before, but can't find the post, but who would be interested in trying an Iron Butt ride? It is 1,000 miles in 24 hours so it would be best to just ride up I-5 or another interstate. I think Scott said he was interested and a few others said no. I just figure if we want to do this we may want to think about this before December.

Thanks,

New Site Name/Address

JeffR — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:36:06 GMT

Hi, On our last ride we spoke about the group name and address. So Scott and I have traded emails back and forth about new names and here is the one we liked best that seems to be available. The reason we are asking this is because the "www.bamr.heavenforum.com" seemed to be a long name that didn't really make sense. The name that is available that we both liked most is: www.bayareariders.com I think we can get this name/address too, since this site has a section that ...

Google Maps on line now !!!

JeffR — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:05:36 GMT

Hi all,

I just found out that if you go to the bottom of the Home page and then click on "Who's online" it will load up the Google Maps on the page. It is kind of cool that makes this so easy to get to a map. Just thought some would like to know.

Thanks,

Jeff

I've sold my Aprilia Atlantic

CaptJohn — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:37:39 GMT

Ok all you guys and gals that have been laughing at my scooter roulette, here's the latest. In the past four weeks, I've sold our Hobbi Toy Hauler, my Piaggio MP3 and, today, I sold--and delivered to Oakland--my Atlantic! You'll be pleased to know that I only own my (Alain's "old") '08 Burgman, and of course, my wife still has her MP3, which I actuall enjoyed riding this afternoon. I'm very happy with the Burgman, and believe that it'll be my only bike for years to come.

Vespa 250GT wobble

Ed of Marin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:54:29 GMT

My new GT 250 Vespa wobbles around 30 mph. Vendor gave me some weights to put on the end of the handlebars. That helped but there's still a distinct wobble at that speed. I'm wondering if this is endemic to all new Vespas of my model and don't know where to go from here. Anyone else suffering this malady, or heard about it? I'm more concerned about safety than anything else and the vendor won't help. Thanks in advance for any input. Ed O'Connell Fairfax, CA

SELLING MY 2007 PIAGGIO 500 X9

Bonnie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:45:13 GMT

In the 7 months since I bought it I have come to realize that there are several reasons for me to sell it: It is a little too heavy for me The closest repair shop is not at all convenient I bought Gene's 2005 Burgman 400 It has never been down, has the warrenty work done and 5 months left on warrenty, and I have added a backrest and luggage rack. So it you know anyone who is interested, just let me know. Thanks, Bonnie

Comm Equipment

rodr — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:44:35 GMT

What are BAMR members using for rider-to-rider communication? I'd love to see some discussion of this here, as we are mostly about organizing group rides. Most importantly, to standardize on a mode: CB, FRS, GMRS, something else? Thoughts?

Rod

Selling my 2008 Burger

Anonymous — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:01:26 GMT

Well here I am 6 months later getting rid of my 2008 650 Burgman Executive. Loved it, was really impressed with it, but I got it primarily as a commuter bike. I just recently changed job and no longer need to commute so this weekend I replaced my old BMW R1100 GS with a new 1200 and so have decided to look for a new loving home for Scooby. I have added heated grips, a rear luggage rack and a big screen waterproof Garmin GPS. This bike is still immaculate and has only 4,500 miles. If ...

Petition

Bonnie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:25:53 GMT

I have put the link in here to sign a petition for motorcycles to ride free in the toll lanes. If anyone is interested you can sign it online

http://www.petitiononline.com/cocsc2/

Thanks, Bonnie

Road Runner Magazine

JeffR — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:42:42 GMT

Well, I went and bought the latest issue of Road Runner Magazine and we have a member here that made it into the "editoral" page, in the front of the magazine. David, aka Reinaldo, sent in a editorial about the last edition reviewing the Silver Wing again and they posted it in their magazine. I believe on page 5 or so. Congrats David on actually getting a comment in this magazine. They reviewed the MP3 400 and MP3 500 and their slight differences in their scooter section. ...

BAMR Group Cards

JeffR — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:38:27 GMT

Hi, I have been playing around with a program to make BAMR Group Cards. The resolution is much better on their web site than how it appears here. I had to scan the page on my scanner and then post the page here. Please tell me what you think about this. The cost $25 for 250 cards. We can print things on the back too but since I was just playing around with this I didn't bother. We can decide, if we like this, what to put on the back. David, Thanks for sending me the better ...

Rob, Checking on your progress

Bonnie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:27:10 GMT

Rob, We haven't heard anything lately from you. The last time we talked was the day of the Ride for Kids. How are you doing? I thought that now that the move is over you might be on the road to good health (so to speak).
Let us know your progress and when we can expect to see you. By the way, loved your motorcycle!

Bonnie

Business cards

gtrlarry — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:16:14 GMT

Thanks Jeff 4 the cards! I got the blue and the yellow ones. I now carry them with me all the time (in my wallet) so I'm prepared now. I have seen 2 or 3 scooters, but only going in the opposite direction, so I have to wait until I see one parked! Only a matter of time now. thanks for sending them so quick, I apprreciate it....Larry

Turn Signal Beeper

David — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:38:24 GMT

I designed an inexpensive turn-signal beeper a few years ago. If you can solder, you can make it for about $5 worth of Radio Shack parts. Since then another fellow has used my design and is selling the same thing on EBay for $25. I love this guy. It's not as good as self-canceling turn signals, but it does remind my ancient brain to cancel them after I've made the turn. It is loud enough that I can hear it even at slower speeds on the freeway with my helmet. But on the city streets the sound ...

Silverwing Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Patches

David — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:32:15 GMT

I put this up in the Honda forum, but in case some Silverwing riders don't get there--I never do, for example--I still have 4 of the Silverwing patches. I have sold all the rest. These patches cost $12 when I first got them, then the second order was $10. I thought I had gotten rid of them all a year ago, but found an envelope with 29 more in my storage. Now that I've recovered my cost, I am asking only $7. I got rid of all except these 4 on the Yahoo Silverwing group. These are very high ...

scooter crash

oldfart@36 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:46:46 GMT

I found this today on the Maxi Scooters site and just thought I would pass it along. From what I understand he is recovering and I know people were sending donations to the family as he apparently is self employed. I will post that info in case people wish to help him out. Mike Subject: Kevin Sent: Aug 14, 2008 - 02:10 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi...this is Kevin's wife, Diane. He wanted me to contact you and let ...

Blue Butt Rally

Bonnie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:45 GMT

For all of you who missed the Blue Knights Ride this past week-end in Reno, you missed a ride of a lifetime. On Saturday we could choose between a 250 or 500 mile ride. John and I chose the 250 and were we glad. We left the Peppermill about 7AM. We rode North on 395 and took 70 West. We rode on tiny back roads to La Porte, Bullards Barr, etc. Everyone agreed it was tiring but the most beautiful ride that any of us had ridden. We were all given great T Shirts and John won the most bugs ...

Connect to BUSA? What do you think?

scottj1119 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:37:41 GMT

I just saw this on the BurgmanUSA.com forum., http://burgmanusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33645. It looks like an interesting offer that may allow us to connect with a wider range of the scooting community, but we would need at least 3 people to help run it.

Remember Smoko Bob?

scottj1119 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:27:09 GMT

Last month, we had a new member join from Australia, Smoko Bob. Well, I decided to join their group, www.maxitag.org , just to make connections. I just got my account opened today. Here's a copy of my first post: Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: Hello from the left coast... Just joined your group, thanks to the help from Smoko Bob. I'm from the left coast of the US and co-moderate a riders forum called Bay Area Maxi Riders ( bamr.heavenforum.com ). About ...

(nsr) Travis Air Show

whiteknuckler — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:41:14 GMT

I am thinking of going to the Travis AFB Air Show at the end of August. I have never been to this show but beeen to other base shows. Is Saturday or Sunday a better show, more or less crowds. Is the main gate the only way in. Planning on taking the cage. Being near the bay area and Sacramento I bet its a zoo. Thanks for any info. Steve http://www.travisairshow.com/

Shipping Costs

Tom H — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:56:51 GMT

Well, I finally sat down and entered my order for OEM Suzuki parts for Oneida Suzuki today. I've been carrying around a list for two weeks while I racked my brain to be sure I was getting everything I could think of because of shipping costs and the time it takes to for arrival. I tend to put single, large orders together and get it all once. When I went to check out I was a little shocked when the shipping costs, on a 9 part order, with nothing bigger than a bread basket were showing ...

San Andreas Ride

gtrlarry — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:04:14 GMT

When we ride this month, weather San Andreas or elsewhere, what day should we ride on? Need a poll I guess. The only Saturday I can make it is the 16th or the 30th (holiday weekend). Maybe I can make the 9th. Or we could even try a Sunday? More possibilities..more rides? Any who....that's my 2 cents. And if y'all pick a day I can't make, no biggie as I need to go with the majority votes! Take care all.....

New scooter dealer/mech.

oldfart@36 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:36:53 GMT

Hi All, I stumbled across this place while hunting for oil for the car. "Alameda Scooters" . They sell the small scooters, but they are carrying a line that will be bringing out a 400cc bike this year. The scooter company is located in S. San Fran. but they are made in Taiwan with the yamaha/chinese motors. The reason I stopped though was to see about service. They have a mechanic come in twice a week and apparently are full service. I ...

What do you think?

scottj1119 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:28:17 GMT

I'm posting this to get your feedback and opinions on a new idea to try to help promote safety and successful riding for all the new scooter riders that are joining the ranks. This idea, http://scootermentors.org/ , was generated by a guy on a new Burgman forum that I've been following and it seems like a noble and good thing to think about but there is some concern, righfully so, about the associated liability that might follow this kind of offer. So, I thought why not ask you guys what ...

WTB Burgy 400 or Majesty

Greg470 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:45:04 GMT

Hi Everybody,
I am a brand new member who has recently relocated to the East Bay from the Greater Boston area and I am looking for some help in finding a late model Burgy 400 or Majesty to buy. I would appreciate any and all leads since I am anxious to start riding again ASAP...If you know anybody who may be interested in an immediate cash sale please let me know...email is golfr470@comcast.net... Thanks, Greg

Congratulations

David — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:22:54 GMT

This has been a really strange summer for my schedule and I haven't been able to count on any plans so I've missed every ride except the one I was supposed to lead and had to drop out. However, I was at Quality Motorcycles in Mill Valley and Bill handed me a copy of Urban Moto magazine and asked, "Is this your group?" as he pointed to a picture of all of you on the foothill ride. Great publicity. I think he was quite impressed. He also said that one of you was in to see him--but ...

Highway 84 - Pigeon Pass

scottj1119 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:46:09 GMT

On my ride to work this morning, I decided to take the back way ( beautiful weather, I'm riding my Burgman...). Part of my back way route is to go on Highway 84 behind Livermore, up and over Pigeon Pass and down to the 680 intersection on the other side. Well, I had a surprise today when I was approaching the pass area, the new, re-routed road is fully in place and traffic has been completely re-routed off of the old road. The new road is a lot smoother, better surface but it's not like ...

A question about the Burgman's drive V-belt?

ScooterPhile — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:23:36 GMT

According to Ingrid's (2003 Burgman 400) owner's manual, you are supposed to replace the "drive V-belt" at 14,500 miles. I must admit I don't even know what this is, so I have no idea how critical it is. Is this really important to do, or is this one of those things that doesn' have to be done precisely at this mileage marker? Has anyone done it? How did it go? (Don't worry. It wouldn't be me doing the actual work.) Any input/advice here would be appreciated. I still have about 1500 ...

Jeff's question re: Aug ride weather

gtrlarry — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:06:05 GMT

Hi Jeff, here is one answer to your questions about the weather here in the valley and foothills. I've lived here in Tracy since 2000. (moved from Fremont) It gets very warm in the summer here, many times in triple digits, but...this year it's been mostly cooler than average here, and it also depends on what day you go riding. It could be decently nice or very hot. We will have to watch the extended forcast to really know. Best idea I think is be prepared, because sometimes it's just as warm ...

Defective blinkers

gtrlarry — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:04:44 GMT

Kevin-I took my scoot in today and got the blinkers fixed. They implanted a memory chip...not on the bike, in my head so I won't forget to turn the little suckers off! heheheh....It drives me crazy when people leave their blinkers on for days....Now I find I'm one of them....arrggghhh! I can hardly see if they are on or off even when looking at them on the dash! The lights for them are very dim, not much good except at night...and I certainly can't hear them clicking coz my bike is so noisy...I ...

Insurance

Greg470 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:59:35 GMT

First, my thanks to JeffR, Mike and Capt John for their help in locating a Burgy 400. Have run the DMV gauntlet and need some recommendations on insurance. Any particular companies that stand out? Have heard about Progressive, Geico and AIG? Also have seen an AARP program through Hartford? Any help would be greatly appreciated... Greg

Files link?

Dave E — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:03:38 GMT

Jeff, Sorry you couldn't join us on Saturday, Robert too, there were no SWings on the ride. Scott did a great job leading, and the Italian scooters are making their presence be known (and we have a Korean scooter now, too!!). I was thinking after the ride about the old site, and the "Files Link" that had a Group Riding Tactics file, as well as a file on Hand Signals. I thought about having a group meeting at one of the rest breaks to talk about it, but we were always having ...

Total Posts as of today

JeffR — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:16:54 GMT

Well, As of now we have 504 posts on this new site in less than 2 months. The other site took from August to January to get the same number of posts. It seems that this site is being used more and others are finding it a good site too. Hopefully others are becoming more comfortable postikng on this site too since I believe most sites are set up with this type of format. It is really nice that Scott was able to set the email notification function for us too. Thanks,

Group Cards; similar to business cards

JeffR — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:23:57 GMT

Hi all, I would like to run something by all of you. I was thinking of getting some Group cards made up that gives our name of the group, site address, etc just in case we meet others on maxi-scooters. Like Larry just mentioned in a post about seeing a scoot just like Scott's in the area. I was just in REI yesterday when the guy next to us checking out was talking about his Silver Wing. I didn't get a chance to talk to him since the employee kept asking me questions. By the time I got ...

A picture is worth a 1,000 words

CaptJohn — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:19:31 GMT

A couple of you asked me yesterday if I'd post some pictures of the MP3 going through its paces. To those curious about the handling characteristics of the MP3, I've posted descriptive photos in my gallery: http://tinyurl.com/6plew8 By the way, I had a terrific time on the rides yesterday, and was sorry to have to leave a little early. I had an engagement to make in Dublin and I was already a little late.

Brake Light Flasher

scottj1119 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:33:42 GMT

For those of you that liked my brake light flasher on the Skyline Boulevard ride, here's the link where I bought it from:

http://www.brakeflasher.com/main.htm#

On a Bugman 650, if one removes the lower reflector from the rear fender flap, this light fits the same holes.

Finding new posts...

gtrlarry — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:04:08 GMT

I noticed that sometimes there will be a heads up on a new post, but when I get there, I go to the bottom and I don't see it. There will be a page 2 if there are a lot of posts on one page, so look for it at the bottom or top of the page and you will see page1, page 2, etc. So just click on it and it will take you to the extended posts. I know many already know this, but I almost missed seeing it a couple of times, so just look for it on any page with a lot of posts and it's easy to find, ( on ...

Ride To Work Day is Wed, July 16th

Kevin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:14:38 GMT

I'm sure we're all aware, but don't forget that tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th is the seventeenth annual "Ride To Work Day." Rain or shine, be sure to ride your scooter to work. For more info, visit www.ridetowork.org.

Kevin
Modesto, CA

Brush With The Road Update

ScooterRob — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:30:30 GMT

Went by Concord Motorsports today to look at the scoot. Pretty scraped up on the left side. The front wheel turns freely. I am still not sure what happened. Will wait for the appraiser to look at it. I feel as if I was run over by a truck. There will be an MRI nest week to determine if anything is wrong with my knee. Will keep you posted. Ride safe.
Robert

Games section added

JeffR — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:59:34 GMT

Hi all,

I added a "Games" section at the bottom of the forum. If you go to this site there are many free computer games to play for fun.