Exhaust grinding on concrete

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Exhaust grinding on concrete

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when I bank the old girl over the exhaust downpipe grounds out and it pops fire out on the overrun [THUMBS UP SIGN] it's good fun and I love riding it
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I do the same with mine but it's usually the centre/side stand and rear drive casing, can't get my toe down mind, no matter how hard I try, I miss my aprilia.

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My aprilia was lovely but the burgy is so stable and usable it's a superb tool that ticks all the boxes apart from "flash Harry" attention which I like, it's good to be different [THUMBS UP SIGN]


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A rider that causes a Burgy's exhause to scrape the ground truly doesn't deserve to ride a Burgman... Undoubtedly he (she?) should take a course in proper motorcycle riding and control.


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Exhaust grinding on concrete

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Leaning it over causes this to scrape going slower would eliminate this but I don't want to sometimes

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Well done that man that's what the Burger is made for.

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Put the rear shocks up to max and that will give you more clearance.
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If it is shock trouble you have then get a pair of Fornalles Air shocks...fantastic difference in comfort and handling.
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Jimo wrote:A rider that causes a Burgy's exhause to scrape the ground truly doesn't deserve to ride a Burgman... Undoubtedly he (she?) should take a course in proper motorcycle riding and control.



Jim
I disagree , its up to the riders expierience how far he wants to go , on a bike or a scoot. Maxis have good lean angles with good tyres fitted. The exhaust which is grounding out ( above) is an aftermarket can which might have less ground clearence making it easier to touch down.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.

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When an exhaust, or part of it hits the ground, apart from sparks, things can fall off.... Unlucky for you if you're following and get hit; do remember that it is an offence to have insecure objects on a vehicle - it doesn't have to be a lorry, it can be anything that uses a road.


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