Burgman 400 sidecar
[WTS] Anvis Sidecar Mount , LIF Pair
2024.05.14 22:32 French1966DeArfcom [WTS] Anvis Sidecar Mount , LIF Pair
2024.05.13 10:24 Naes86 Raising Money to Help Thailand Dogs Outside of the Usual Tourist Areas
I think I’ve found my calling in life – helping the alone and abandoned street dogs of Thailand.
It’s well known that there’s stray dogs all over Thailand – known as Soi Dogs. In the tourist areas such as Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui etc – some of these dogs get lucky and are taken care of by one of the great charities operating in these areas.
However, since moving to a more rural area of Thailand, Huai Krot, I’ve noticed the dogs here seem to have it a lot harder. There’s no charities to take care of them and no tourists looking out for them. The vast majority of the Thai general public have their own concerns and worries and don’t see that taking care of the dogs (and cats, birds etc) is important or should concern them.
Dogs here, for the most part, get treated like pests, almost the same as rats and pigeons etc. They’re hit, kicked, have rocks thrown at them, cars hit them and don’t stop. A lot of them have skin problems or more serious injuries and very people try to help them. They’re also hungry and rarely have access to clean water.
There are some good people here who try to help and feed the dogs out of their own pocket, but when you are struggling to feed yourself and your family, the help you can offer the dogs becomes quite limited.
Since the start of this year I’ve been trying to do as much as I can for the dogs in my local area. I provide as much food and water as I can and I’ve already garnered a bit of a reputation for being “that farang who helps the dogs”. I very much enjoy doing it and I love to see the difference in the timid dogs after you’ve fed them a few times.
However what I’ve been able to do is just a drop in the ocean compared to how many dogs here need some help. I’ve talked about doing something properly for quite a while now – and I think there’s no better time than now to get started helping the dogs of Huai Krot and the wider area.
I’ve also seen some dogs in pretty horrendous states including a dog that had been savaged by a pack of other dogs and had its rear left leg almost ripped off. Helping this dog was well out of my scope – but I hope in the future I will be able to help every dog that needs it.
The eventual goal would be to have a proper facility for homing and taking care of any local dogs that need it. But to get started I’m going to concentrate on feeding, watering and providing medicine and medical care for as many dogs as possible. We are trying to raise £5000 to pay for the following;
· £2000 for food and water supplies including bowls
· £2000 for medicines – primarily Bravecto – for helping with Mange which is very prevalent around here. This would also include Tick and Flea medicines/collars
· £600 for a Motorbike with Sidecar for transporting large amounts of food – and also for transporting dogs to the vet when needs arise
· £400 – the remaining £400 would be kept in reserve for any unplanned emergencies or unexpected costs etc
I am jumping into the deep end here. I just want to help the dogs living around here as they are out of reach of most of the major charities and seem forgotten about. This is just the beginning with the end goal eventually being that we are able to open a facility to not only help dogs but home them as well. This is far down the line though and we need to start somewhere. So making sure as many dogs as possible are getting regular food and water and have access to medications to improve their quality of life would be a good place to start.
Hopefully some people feel the same and will be able to help us on this journey.
Thanks for reading
Sean Wilson
Huai Krot Hounds
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2024.05.12 11:59 Stefanutz04 Burgman 400 pentru touring & delivery
Salutare tuturor! In 3 săptămâni am traseul pentru A2 și sunt în căutarea unui scooter cu care sa pot face și glovo/Bolt (căci ăsta îmi este jobul,) dar și touring. M am gândit la un burgman 400cc din 2004 sau 2007/2009 . Pot livra cu acest scooter 12 ore/zi? Sa consume extrem de mult în oraș? Dar pentru touring? Este un model bun,reușit ? La ce trebuie sa fiu atent la aceste scootere? Mulțumesc!
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2024.05.08 13:51 cocogate What older 250cc+ scooters are great rides and easy to maintain?
I'm about in the market for 1-2 new project bikes and motorcycles are obnoxiously expensive right now with the riding season so i'll probably look into a 125cc or bigger scoot.
Will be looking to buy them in slight to moderate disrepair, get em up to snuff & ride about for a while to sell.
With my motorcycle's valve adjustment coming up and me having never done it (and it being a 4cyl 16valve bike) im not sure ill get it done in a weekend so figured i could look for a project to use to commute to work then. A 125cc would be easiest but i got quite some highway so they wouldnt be the most fun, though manageable if its just for a week of sticking behind trucks.
What older (2000+) scoots that are somewhat common would you recommend i keep an eye open for? I've been looking at some honda 250's, burgman 400/650s etc as they can be found below 1k with some cosmetic damages.
Ideally id just fix it up, ride it for a while and then be able to sell it easily enough with little to no loss made besides the time invested.
edit: im from Belgium, Europe and it needs to be at least euro2 for emissions, preferably euro3, which most bikes should have from around 2005 someplace
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2024.05.01 00:33 broken_beak Suzuki part number dimensions
Hello!
Anyone know the screw size and thread pitch for Suzuki part number
02142-0616A?
They are the 2 screws that hold the engine air filter housing in place. Current screws arent original and need replacing.
This part number also fits:
This Suzuki 02142-0616A SCREW fits the following models and components:
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ 155A-AIR CLEANER (LT-A400FL9 P03)
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ 155B-AIR CLEANER (LT-A400FL9 P28)
Suzuki Motorcycle 2020 GSX-R1000 339B-REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Suzuki Scooters 2022 BURGMAN AN400A 339B-REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Suzuki Motorcycle 1997 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1998 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R750W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2015 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2013 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2015 BURGMAN 400 - AN400A AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2012 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZSASi+ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FC ASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R600WP AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R600WP AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER AUTO 4WD - LT-A400C AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GSX-R750N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R750W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 OZARK - LT-F250L3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER AUTO 4WD - LT-A400C AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FZL3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400ZL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2018 EIGER - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2022 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R750N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FCASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FCASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 KINGQUAD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2022 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FX AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-A400FZ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GSX-R1100N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1989 GSX-R1100 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2018 KINGQUAD LT-A400FC AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 Z400 - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400L3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 EIGER 2 WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R1100N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2023 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2024 KINGQUAD LT-A400FZ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 2021 RM85 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 2022 RM85 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1996 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1997 GN125EV AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1990 GSX-R1100 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GN125E AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER AUTO 2WD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2016 BURGMAN 400 - AN400A AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2016 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2014 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
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2024.05.01 00:31 broken_beak Suzuki part number dimensions
Hello!
Anyone know the screw size and thread pitch for Suzuki part number
02142-0616A?
They are the 2 screws that hold the engine air filter housing in place. Current screws arent original and need replacing.
This part number also fits:
This Suzuki 02142-0616A SCREW fits the following models and components:
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ 155A-AIR CLEANER (LT-A400FL9 P03)
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ 155B-AIR CLEANER (LT-A400FL9 P28)
Suzuki Motorcycle 2020 GSX-R1000 339B-REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Suzuki Scooters 2022 BURGMAN AN400A 339B-REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Suzuki Motorcycle 1997 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1998 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R750W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2015 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2013 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2015 BURGMAN 400 - AN400A AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2012 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZSASi+ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FC ASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD - LT-A400ASi+ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R600WP AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R600WP AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER AUTO 4WD - LT-A400C AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GSX-R750N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R750W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 OZARK - LT-F250L3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER AUTO 4WD - LT-A400C AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FZL3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2006 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2011 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZL1 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400ZL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2012 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FZL2 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2018 EIGER - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2022 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R750N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FCASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2020 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FCASi AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 KINGQUAD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2022 KINGQUAD - LT-A400FX AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD LT-A400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-A400FZ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2008 KINGQUAD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2021 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GSX-R1100N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1989 GSX-R1100 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2019 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2018 KINGQUAD LT-A400FC AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER 2WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 Z400 - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400L3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2007 EIGER 2 WD - LT-F400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1992 GSX-R1100N AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2009 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2023 KINGQUAD LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2024 KINGQUAD LT-A400FZ AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 2021 RM85 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 2022 RM85 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1996 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1997 GN125EV AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2004 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1991 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1990 GSX-R1100 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1994 GN125ET AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1993 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GN125E AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R750WS AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Motorcycle 1995 GSX-R1100W AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 VINSON 4WD - LT-F500F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400Z AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 QUADSPORT - LT-Z400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER AUTO 2WD - LT-A400 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2005 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2013 KINGQUAD - LT-F400FL3 AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2016 BURGMAN 400 - AN400A AIR CLEANER
Suzuki ATV 2003 EIGER 4WD - LT-F400F AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2016 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
Suzuki Scooters 2014 BURGMAN 400 - AN400ZA AIR CLEANER
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2024.04.27 11:59 TheWheezyOne Seeking guidance on scooter
I am 6’8” and 340 pounds and I want to scoot more than anything. I live near the Puget Sound in Washington, but my area is not as hilly as others.
I’m pretty sold on a burgman 400. Is this thing big enough for me?
Someone is selling a 2011 for 2500 nearish me. I’m pretty much completely obsessed right now. I feel like this one is the right choice. Thoughts?
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2024.04.25 22:18 fenway324 (WTS) HUGE holster lot
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https://imgur.com/a/Mkvxhil Sidecar for 43x, multiple 365/365xl holsters. Not splitting selling all of these as one lot. lots of extras. Worth probably 400 hundred dollars in stuff here if you want to take the time to go through it. $125
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2024.04.23 09:04 HerisauAR Burgman 400: All brain, no heart bike
Hey community
I'm looking for inputs and maybe overlooked ideas for a future upgrade/sidegrade to my Burgman 400. Looking forward to your insights!
After owning 2 cars for a while I (41m) decided to go down to one car and one motorcycle last year. My wife uses the car mainly, and I use the bike (except for the 2 months of snowy roads) . My commute is about 20km one way, I usually don’t take the highway. In one year of driving I did 6000km, most of it (90%) commuting. I’ll only be able to go above 35kw next year.
I went for a 2009 Burgman 400 with 4k km on it - the rational choice. It does everything I need, and in comfort (which is important to me). I really like it, but it also kindled the itch for curves and biking in general. I live at the foot of the Swiss Alps (East Switzerland, Appenzell) and the Burgman just can’t get up to speed after the curves, lacking the power. My daughter even asked me why I go so slow after going around a turn :D I don’t plan to do multiday touring – we do small trips around the alps (max 200km a day)
I also use the bike at work, where I use it all day to drive around between schools (I'm the school IT guy), sometimes transporting small amounts of laptops/tablets, so I need storage space as well. I am a ATGATT guy and the storage is needed for that gear as well.
What I love about the Burgman:
- Comfort (for myself and my daughter) – as in for sitting comfort, as in super easy to drive, park, hop on and off all day
- Convenience
- Storage space
- Weather protection (including heated grips), no splashing on my shoes/pants
What I don’t love so much:
- PoweTorque
- Looks
I’m considering up- or sidegrading next year, the question is, in which direction. A few bikes I’m dreaming about (the heart bikes):
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GT – probably way too much for me, but it would in my book give me storage + twisties. Maybe less comfort, less convenience?
- BMW R1250 RT – my dream bike. But huge. And expensive. Veeeery expensive.
A few brain bikes:
- Burgman 650 – Same same, more power (is it enough for mountain twisties though?)
- Another scooter with more torque?
- Stay on the 2009 Burgman 400 until it’s dead (only 11k km on it)
Another interesting bike would be the Niken – if just for the extra grip on those slushy work days.
The Burgman is the brain bike: It’s all I need and it’s perfect for my work scenario. I’m missing the heart part and I’m hoping to find a bike that can combine both - work convenience and fun.
What I don’t want (wife acceptance factor) is 2 bikes – or two cars again. Also no backpack solutions.
Any other bikes or factors to consider?
Thanks in advance for any new inputs to fantasize about and consider for the future 😊
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2024.04.21 03:57 BigsIice- [WTS] Magpul STR, B5 Bravo, G19.5 holsters, 17.7” upper
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https://imgur.com/a/O1RRgqv Magpul STR w/ riser - $60
B5 Bravo - $50
Trex sidecar G19.5/ TLR7a - $65 T1C G19.5 no light - $70 LEFT HAND Safariland holster - $50
BA Hanson/ BCM/ FN 17.7” upper w/ BCG - $400
BA Barrel BCM Receiver FN Handgaurd Rearden R2S muzzle
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2024.04.18 16:22 Jeronimous84 Part wanted (eu) - rear brake caliper Burgman 400
| Hi all! My Burgman 400 went for routine maintenance (because im moving abroad soon, which is not making things easier since i have to drive the scooter from the Netherlands to Spain). My mechanic found out that my rear brake caliper broke (picture attached). New parts seem incredibly expensive, and it is very difficult to find this part used for a 2007-2014 an400. Does anybody now a body shop or second hand parts store that might have this? Is there a redditor that might have the part laying around? I know that its a bit of a long shot but it would be really helpful if i can find a used rear caliper :/ submitted by Jeronimous84 to scooters [link] [comments] |
2024.04.15 21:33 therealMICBERGSMA Suzuki Burgman 400 - Under Glow LED Kit Install (2017-Current) Mitch's...
2024.04.14 23:43 Xavierwallz Question about getting a PA plate for my Motorcycle purchased in KY.
Hello,
I have a 2018 Suzuki Burgman 400 I purchased in KY a few years ago, and have recently moved here to PA. Would anyone here have some experience in the process of getting it legal for PA use? From my understanding, PA does annual inspections on pretty much all vehicles. Do I get the bike inspected before applying for a PA registration/plate or can I do that afterward? Do I have to physically take the bike when applying for said registration, asking because my current KY plate tags have expired now and just not looking for trouble with LE if one happens to get behind me and go "what the hell is this dude doing?!" I believe I have all the required documents needed; Insurance, Title, etc. Appreciate any insight from you all, I live near Lewistown if that has any significance.
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2024.04.12 03:44 therealMICBERGSMA Suzuki Burgman 400 - Under Glow LED Kit Install (2017-Current) Mitch's...
2024.04.12 02:09 therealMICBERGSMA Suzuki Burgman 400 - Under Glow LED Kit Install (2017-Current) Mitch's...
2024.04.04 19:37 mdthrowaway42069 I’m 24, make $50,000 as a paralegal in NYC, and spent $4,182.71 on a solo trip to Japan!
Hey everyone! I had a lot of fun posting my MD last year, so I decided to write up my first big girl vacation.
Aside from random day trips, this is my first-ever solo trip and my first time in Japan. I had a lot ~feelings~ leading up to it--can I handle solo traveling, will the language/cultural barrier make me feel isolated, do I even "deserve" to spend all this money on myself (this in particular I've spent a lot of time in therapy unpacking 🥲)--so join me on the financial and emotional journey!!
Section One: Bio
Most of these details are the same as my last MD, so I'll try to be brief.
Age: 24
Occupation: Paralegal (same job, still unfulfilled ✨)
Hometown: Originally a Midwestern city; currently live in NYC
Number of PTO days and how you accrue them: Current balance is 17 days. After your first year you accrue 18 days each calendar year with that amount scaling up based on how long you've stayed with the firm. We have lots of paid firm holidays, so I only used 8 days of PTO for this trip due to us being off for Good Friday.
Section Two: Assets + Debt
Retirement Balance:
$7,117.41 in my 401k and
$1,072 in a Roth IRA.
Savings account balance:
$2,201.17 in a regular account and
$12,798.98 in a HYSA as of 03/18 (thank you all for pointing out how insane it was that I didn't have one in my previous MD lol).
Checking account balance:
$511.11 in my regular checking account and
$500 in a Charles Schwab checking account (that I opened just for this trip to take advantage of 0 ATM fees!) as of 03/18
Credit card debt: None! I pay off my balance in full every month.
Student loan debt:
$5800 for public unsubsidized loan (which I make no payments for on the SAVE plan, at least for now) and
$12,000 for private loan (which my parents are paying off as a gift) both for my liberal arts bachelor's degree.
Section Three: Income
Main Job Monthly Take Home:
~$2900 after taxes and 8% contribution to my 401k--I'm paid $25.50 per hour and my paychecks vary.
Any Other Monthly Income Here: For full transparency, my parents still pay for my aforementioned private student loan, health insurance, cell phone, Spotify, occasional Ubers, and now therapy, in addition to other gifts like flights home to visit. They did not contribute to this trip, but it would be very difficult for me to afford it without their financial assistance.
Section Four: Travel Expenses
Transportation: $1547 for a round-trip, nonstop flight from JFK to HND in economy--ideally would have been booked with credit card points, but I didn't have many at the time. I booked a non-refundable ticket partially because I am cheap, but mostly because I wanted to force myself to take this trip & not chicken out. Please do not follow my example.
Accommodations: - $275.16 for 4 nights ($68.79/night) in Shinjuku (Tokyo)
- $218.52 for 3 nights ($72.84/night) in Kyoto
- $352.35 for 3 nights ($117.45/night) in Asakusa (Tokyo)
I booked these right after I booked my flight. I originally planned to stay in hostels to save money & potentially meet other solo travelers, but the places I was interested in weren't that much cheaper than business hotels in the same area. For me, 100% worth it to spend more for privacy and peace of mind!
Pre-Vacation Spending: I did an Am*z*n order for travel essentials:
- $19.99 power bank
- $39.99 travel pillow
- $13.99 for 3 pairs of compression socks
- $31.99 for 6 compression packing cubes
- $25.99 foldable duffel bag
- $34.99 Bluetooth headphone jack adapter (to use my Airpods with the flight entertainment system!)
- $24 for AirTag to put in checked bag
This all totaled
$190.94. I also paid
$52.72 for pocket wifi for 11 days--I would have just done an e-sim, but sadly my phone is too old for it--all for a total of
$244.66 before I even got to the airport (ouch!).
Travel Diary
Just a note that anything charged to my card will be exact amounts that were converted to USD. I won’t count any individual cash purchases in my daily totals—just cash withdrawals—but will put the price in yen for my daily entries. For reference, the current exchange rate is about ¥150 = $1. For my grand totals, I'll be splitting my cash withdrawals 50/25/25 between food, shopping, and entertainment--I cannot be bothered to do the real math.
DAY -1:
- I'm on a Tuesday 1:50 AM flight which made planning this trip very weird. I’m in a rush to finish getting ready, so I get delivery for dinner ($19.62).
- I’m lowkey freaking out as I say goodbye to my roommate—I can’t believe I’m doing all this ALONE—but calm down in the Uber to JFK ($0 courtesy of the bank of mom & dad). While I wait to board, I grab two liters of bottle water. ($13.78)
DAY 0:
- Board flight and take off only 10 minutes behind! I usually get motion sick on long flights, so my mission is to do everything I can to prevent throwing up. I get up constantly to move around, meaning I don't get much sleep, but I don't throw up. Mission accomplished!
💸 DAY -1 & 0 TOTAL: $
33.40 DAY 1:
- Land in Haneda at 5:30 am. Customs and baggage pickup all go smoothly, but I take forever finding my pocket wifi. I locate an ATM and take out ¥30,000 in cash ($203.67).
- I freshen up (scent of the day is Atelier Cologne’s Bergamot Soleil), add ¥5000 to my digital Suica card ($33.58), and take the subway to Shinjuku. I knew Japanese transit was nice, but wow am I impressed by the trains!!!
- I get to my hotel around 9:00 am and drop off my bags. I planned nothing for today, but I eventually decide to wander around Don Quijote. I find a Kirby plush section and send pictures to my younger brothers; they immediately request which ones they’d like me to bring back. I’m confused why they’re up past their bedtime but I’m no snitch!
- Walk to eggslut to get breakfast. Horrible coffee, but good sandwich! ($9.97)
- Wander around Hands. I want to buy a coin purse for all my yen but only find fancy expensive ones, but do find an umbrella I like ($29.29). I sit in their bathroom for 30+ minutes to give my feet a rest.
- More wandering around department stores. I find a jacket in Uniqlo that I really love but hold off on buying it.
- It starts raining, so I run into a 7-Eleven to get some tea (¥120) and dry off. I’m shivering despite the fact that I’m wearing a very warm wool sweater, but on the bright side, my new umbrella works great!
- Walk back to Uniqlo to rectify my horrible mistake ($42.36). I wear the jacket out of the store and realize it has pockets inside the pockets! Incredible.
- I’m hungry again, so I get lunch at Sushiro. I order 3 different kinds of sushi with raw squid and realize that I hate raw squid. Most of the other sushi isn’t that great either, but I’m happy to have a cheap lunch ($8.79)
- Rain finally stopped, so I walk to Shinjuku Gyoen for a change of scenery (¥500). I watch a gaggle of artsy high schoolers do a photo shoot with a mostly-bare sakura. Never change, artsy high schoolers!
- Finally time to check-in! I flop into bed and turn on the TV. So glad to be horizontal again.
- Wake up from nap (sleep?) 4 hours later. I think about grabbing dinner, but I’m so tired I just eat the remainder of my plane snacks. I try to stay up but pass out again 30 minutes later.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
327.66 DAY 2:
- Wake up to my alarm, fall back asleep, and wake up again around 10 am. Frankly, could sleep more as I’m pretty exhausted, but I decide to sit upright in bed a few more hours before I gather the strength to go outside.
- I’m feeling a little sick, but thankfully I remembered to bring some cold meds from home (possibly illegally?) just in case. I take my time getting ready and picking out my perfume (scent of the day is Snif’s Golden Ticket) while I wait for my Dayquil to kick in.
- Walk to Kirimugiya Jinroku as I’m craving some hot broth to relieve the sickiness—I burn the roof of my mouth, but the udon and tempura are so amazing that I don’t care (¥1450).
- I feel sleepy all over again but press on to Koenji for some thrifting. Most of the stores stock overpriced 80s American vintage, but I still have a good time browsing. I am, however, horrified to hear Shawn Mendez and Imagine Dragons—these are our great cultural exports??? I think not.
- My stomach is a little upset so I decide to grab some tea (¥140) and take the subway back to rest.
- As I lie in bed, I’m frustrated again that I have no good way to keep track of my coins—where does a woman buy a reasonably priced coin purse??? I go on the Hands website and see that they sell coin organizers for ¥1000 (yay!) but are out of stock at most stores nearby (boo) except for the Shibuya location. I decide to head there tomorrow.
- Fall asleep around 7 (oops!), wake up at midnight, and decide to go back to bed instead of heading out again. My appetite and energy are completely gone.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
0 DAY 3:
- Wake up around 9 am and start getting ready. I’m frustrated I’ve been slow-moving—being by myself means I don't feel pressure to do as much, which is nice, but I’m already feeling some FOMO. Scent of the day is Diptyque’s Philosykos which immediately brightens my mood—the power of perfume!
- Konbini breakfast of hojicha, cod roe onigiri, and an egg sandwich (¥613). I’m not usually a fan of egg salad (or anything with mayo), but Japanese mayo and eggs really are amazing!
- Walk to Meiji Jingu. I no longer regret sleeping so much the past 2 days—I feel so reenergized by this beautiful weather!! I get there around 11:30, later than I wanted, but it’s not as crowded as I thought. I get a fortune (¥100) that seems positive and a charm to stay safe while driving (¥1000)—I barely drive these days, but I need all the help I can get. I take a moment to sit and people watch—I could stay here all day!
- …but I can’t, so back to walking. I pay ¥500 to go inside the gardens. Most of the plants are dead but it’s still nice.
- I walk by the donated sake barrels (very pretty!) and out the exit towards Yoyogi Park. I look around for sakura, but no dice—lots of buds, but no blooms aside from one tree. I give my feet a rest and watch a giant crow/raven(?) terrorize some ducks. (Seriously, there are so many huge black birds here in Tokyo! No one warned me!!)
- I’m starving and a predictable tourist, so I decide to go to Kura Sushi to see if it’s any better than Sushiro. When I get there it’s a 120 minute wait(!) but I say screw it; there’s no way it’ll be that long for a party of one. (Reader, I was wrong.) There’s a lot of cool teenagers in the waiting area and they all have bangs—should I get bangs?? I do have the forehead for it. Much to think about.
- Finally eat two hours later. Dare I say it’s worth it? 20 decent-quality pieces for ~¥2100 is a good deal! ($15.31)
- Walk around Omotesando, then down Cat Street to Miyashita Park. I hang out on the roof a bit but am very intimidated by all the cool kids there!!! These girls do school uniforms way better than I did—the ties with the oversized sweaters and sweatpants under the skirt with scrunched socks is all very much a vibe.
- I figure I’m obligated to do Shibuya Crossing and see Hachiko. It’s WAY smaller than I thought and filled with people. Glad I did it, but happy to never go back again.
- I remember my mission from yesterday and head to Hands. I find my coin organizer, then get distracted, and walk out with mascara, two lip tints, and travel sizes of J-Scent’s Hojicha and Yuzu—these are $50 apiece back home! ($67.27) I get a tax refund of ~¥900 in cash.
- I'm tired and my feet hurt, but I decide to stop at a bar I saved called Grandfather’s. Very moody basement bar with a very talented DJ! People are chainsmoking and I think about how cool and chic it would be if I had a smoke, but I don’t smoke and don’t want to embarrass myself by coughing up a lung, so I settle for two Sidecars and some chips (¥2640). I stare enviously at a man who lights his cigarettes with matches. So cinematic. So cool.
- While I’m there, I chat with an older Japanese woman who is delightful. She tells me this bar has been here for 50+ years and the guy doing the music is the owner—she had a boyfriend who worked here 20 years ago, so she used to come all the time, but the owner does not remember her!! I am deeply offended on her behalf. It starts to get crowded and I’m a little tired, so after an hour and a half I thank her for the wonderful convo and add her on Line.
- I take the subway back and think about ~keeping the good vibes going~, or even buying a pack of smokes to practice (???? sober me hates cigarettes, but tipsy me sure does love the idea of them!), but I realize I stink and am grossed out. Never mind, smoking is deeply uncool!
- I swing by the konbini for snacks and bath salts as I feel like taking a hot soak (~¥900). My hotel room has a Japanese unit bath where you’re supposed to shower outside the tub (there’s a drain in the floor for this), THEN get in the tub once you’re clean, but as I am a disgusting American, I shower inside the tub before filling it up.
- Enjoy my bath with some matcha ice cream—this is the height of luxury!!!—before heading to bed.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
82.58 DAY 4:
- Wake up at 9:30, feeling a little hungover. Yes, I only had two drinks; I am sadly a lightweight and a failure to my Irish ancestors. SOTD is J-Scent’s Yuzu which definitely helps wake me up.
- I leave for Kyoto tomorrow, so I try to reserve a seat for the train there on the app, but every card I put in gets rejected. 😭 After that crushing defeat, I head out around 12:30 and take the subway to Ginza.
- I’m starving, so before I do anything I go to Yomoda Soba for soba and curry. Possibly the fastest meal of my life? (~¥900)
- Time to shop! I visit the 12-floor Uniqlo flagship, expecting it to be extra cool and big, but it isn’t that much different than the 5th Ave flagship back in New York—dare I say it is worse because of how small each floor is! I do get a nice discount on some Heattech, a pair of shorts, and a t-shirt though ($41.43).
- More wandering! I step inside Itoya which is a delight, and get a goshuincho ($10.93). In hindsight I really should have thought about getting one before I went to Meiji Jingu. Oh well!
- I visit some stores, looking for this shade of Canmake eyeliner, and I cannot find it ANYWHERE. What gives?? I take it as a sign to head back.
- I decide to walk the extra 15 mins to Tokyo Station to buy tickets for the shinkansen tomorrow. I wait in line and get my express ticket & seat reservation, realize the price seems suspiciously cheap, and after some Google learn I ALSO need to buy a standard train ticket, which means waiting in line. Again. ($95.17)
- Subway back to Shinjuku! I stop by the same Donki from my first day to get two Kirby plushes for my brothers ($33.37).
- I grab a bottle of tea from the lobby vending machine (¥140), drop my shit, and flop in bed. I am hangry and do not want to deal with figuring out dinner tonight—decision paralysis is a bitch. I see I have a gyoza place saved and decide to head there for dinner. Thank you, past me!
- Wait outside Gyoza no Fukuho for about 20 minutes, then order boiled & pan-fried gyoza (pan-fried is definitely the way to go!), cucumber with miso paste (so simple! so good!), and shochu with soda and lemon. So far being on my own has been a blast, but being the only person dining alone makes me wish my friends were here to experience this. (¥1420)
- Pit stop at the konbini for dessert and this low ABV peach drink (¥809) before I go back to my room. I planned on doing Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, and some lesbian bars in Nichome at some point during the first third of this trip (I was VERY optimistic on how quick I would adjust lol), but I’m not feeling it. I contemplate what to do for my last night here…and fall asleep with my makeup on, peach drink unopened. I guess the answer is nothing!
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
180.90 DAY 5:
- It’s a travel day! I wanted to get packed last night, but past me decided otherwise, so I am rushing to leave. I do remember to put on perfume—SOTD is 1900 L’Heure de Proust by Les Baines Guerbois. As I tidy, I do a quick taste test of my peach drink (very sweet, but good) and check out at 10:00 am on the dot—at least I’m not late?
- Quick konbini breakfast of pickled plum onigiri, egg sando, and tea ($3.48) before I take the train to Tokyo Station.
- I get lost trying to find the normal entrance, then get lost finding the Studio Ghibli store (which I finally figure out is in the basement—there’s a line to get in, to which I say fuck that, but I have a nice time gazing at the merch from outside), then get lost again trying to find a place to buy bentos (turns out they’re past the shinkansen entrance—I get a bento with eel, my favorite, and tea for $11.62), then get lost finding my train station platform…and miss my train. I find a station attendant and ask if I’m able to change my ticket—he says I would have to pay again to reserve a seat, but with my ticket I can walk onto the next shinkansen and sit in the non-reserved section. Crisis averted!! I’m able to get a window seat (on the side facing away from Mt. Fuji—normally a bummer, but it’s so cloudy you can barely see it anyway) and enjoy my ride to Kyoto, surprisingly motion-sickness free.
- It’s still rainy and gross and I don’t feel like dealing with the bus with my luggage, so I grab a taxi ($9.92). My driver is chatty and I feel insecure about how little Japanese I know, yet pleasantly surprised that I’m able to pick up bits and pieces of his Japanese mixed with English.
- The front desk has me pay a tourist tax ($3.97) before I can get to my room and unpack. It seems like it’s going to be rainy and gross for the rest of my trip, so I’m not motivated to spend much time outside. I try to reframe my mindset to think about how “atmospheric” and “peaceful” the rain will be.
- I decide to have dinner at a sukiyaki spot near the Takase River, but they say they’re full, so instead I put my name down at Huromon Chiba down the street. While I wait, I watch some drunk businessmen yell at passerbys as they walk home—it’s 6:00 pm on a Sunday, but hey, we’ve all been there.
- Finally get in an hour and a half later. Only when I’m given an English menu do I realize that half of it is organ meats. I’m a little hesitant, but when in Rome, right? I don’t mind tripe in my pho—what’s some fourth stomach and heart?? Everything is delicious and I leave absolutely stuffed. (~¥4300)
- I planned on staying out later (Kyoto at night is gorgeous!), but I’m so tired from all the meat that I head back to the hotel.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
28.99 DAY 6:
- Good morning! A running theme in this trip—I wanted to get up early as I plan on hiking to the top of Mt. Inari today, but I am a sleepy woman and struggle to get out of bed. (So sleepy I forget to put on perfume!!) While I wait for my skincare to sink in I decide to buy my Tokyo DisneySea ticket for Thursday ($72.12).
- Eat hotel breakfast then off to Fushimi Inari! It is PACKED at the bottom, mostly with elderly European tour groups(??). Thankfully past the first few stretches of torii it clears out. I was worried about the hike as I am very out of shape, but it’s a breeze aside from the final stretch of stairs. It’s rainy and foggy, so you can’t see much from the top, but still very scenic!
- Along the hike up and down I pick up some souvenirs. At the main shrine I get a goshuin (¥1000) and a fortune (¥200)—bad luck, so I tie it up and leave it behind—and at shrines on the mountain I get a torii-shaped ema (¥1000) for my mom to use as a Christmas ornament (probably sacrilegiously?) and a charm for back pain (¥800)—happy to report that since my previous diary it hasn’t been an issue, but not taking any chances!
- Lunch is udon at Inarinadai Dohachi (¥670). The broth is oddly sweet but otherwise very good!
- My feet are killing me, so I take the train back to the hotel. Once I get there I draw a piping hot bath to soak my feet, then realize I left my fucking umbrella at the udon place!!! They’ve already closed for the day, so I'll have to go back tomorrow. 😭
- I go to Nishiki Market to eat away my sorrows. I get grilled tuna and grilled octopus (¥1000), takoyaki (¥550), and a strawberry daifuku (¥350). It’s really crowded and the food is all just ok (except for the daifuku—the strawberry really helps cut through the richness of the red bean!).
- What IS exciting is the Snoopy store & cafe!! I am not immune to overpriced character merch. I pass on food from the cafe, but walk out with a postcard, chopsticks, and chopstick rest for my roommate and a small dish for myself ($18.43).
- Wander around Teramachi Street. I stop into a random drug store and see they have the eyeliner I want in stock—fucking finally!! I’m so excited I head straight to check-out. (¥715)
- At this point I’m pooped, so I decide to go back to the hotel and get in bed, even though it’s only 8:00 lol.
- TOTAL: $90.55
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
DAY 7:
- Wake up at 5:30 am and cannot fall back asleep. I figure I have plenty of time before I have to get moving, but get stuck in a TikTok binge and only start getting ready at 7:30. So much for waking up early! SOTD is Hermes’s Un Jardin Sur Le Nil.
- I skip hotel breakfast and head to 7/11 instead for curry bread, salmon onigiri, and hojicha (¥513). It’s been raining all morning, but thankfully my hotel has umbrellas guests can borrow.
- Time for some temple/shrine hopping! Walk 30 mins to Kiyomizu-dera and it is uphill the. entire. way. My calves!!! It’s worth it though—it may be crowded and rainy, but it’s beautiful! I pay ¥400 for admission, ¥900 for two charms, and ¥500 for a goshuin.
- Walk down Sanenzaka and Ninenzaka, which are surprisingly empty. I take a break in Maccha House and get a matcha tiramisu and hojicha latte ($7.95).
- Back to temple hopping! I stop by Ryozen Kannon temple (¥300), which apparently is a memorial to fallen WWII soldiers. I remember my grandma’s nutjob husband talking about how he thought it was so ridiculous there were protests at a temple for WWII soldiers because people were ~so offended~ they commemorated convicted war criminals. I do some panic googling and realize he was talking about Yasukuni Jinja, not this place—to my knowledge there are no major war criminals commemorated here? I enjoy the giant Kannon statue with a mostly clear conscience.
- Walk across the parking lot to Kodaiji, pay the ¥600 entrance fee and get a goshuin (¥500). My favorite of the day!! The temple is nice, but the real appeal are the grounds surrounding it. At this point it is pouring rain, so for most of my walk I am the only person around. I enjoy the scenery in their small tea house with matcha and red bean mochi (¥500).
- The rain lets up, so I check out Maruyama Park. Most of the sakura just have buds, but there’s a few plum blossoms on their last legs. I can’t imagine what the park looks like in full bloom!! I curse the bad weather and my poor timing.
- Google Maps says I can get to Chion-in by walking uphill, but I end up in a random Buddhist temple next door—I only realize when I climb a bunch of stairs and reach a dead end. The top has a great view though! The magic of ~getting lost~.
- Finally find my way and enter through a back road. The main temple is HUGE and gorgeous on the inside! I can’t figure out where to get a goshuin, so I move on.
- Walk to Yasaka Jinja. I’m a little underwhelmed, especially since it’s so gray outside—I imagine it’s prettier at night with all the lanterns lit. I get a special pink(!) goshuin which makes up for it (¥500).
- At this point I’m starving, so I decide on zarusoba at Gion Ishi. Not my favorite—even though it comes with wasabi, without broth or dipping sauce it’s pretty bland. The tempura that comes with it is amazing though!! (¥1400) It’s at this point that I remember my lost umbrella again—by the time I take the subway towards Fushimi, the udon place will be closed again, so I consider it lost forever. RIP 03/20/24 — 03/25/24 😭
- I’m cold and my feet hurt, so back to the hotel I go. I spot a Miffy Kitchen on my walk—so cute! I get a Miffy-shaped anpan and a chocolate strawberry milk bread ($4.15).
- I enjoy my snacks while soaking my feet in the hottest water I can tolerate. Of course, this is when it decides to be beautiful and sunny outside.
- Lay down in bed and oops wake up 2 hours later. I decide to wander around Gion again. While there are some bougie historical areas, most of it is just normal urban sprawl—even kind of seedy? Lots of host clubs. While walking down an alleyway I pass by either a normal-looking geiko or a very fancily dressed normal woman. We both stare at each other for an uncomfortably long time.
- Check out around Pontocho Alley—this time I 100% spot a geiko (or maiko? can't fully tell)! Very cool; her kimono looks extremely heavy. I think about getting real dinner at one of the restaurants here, but decide to head straight to a bar I saved called Bar Beetle.
- I wait outside for a good 30+ minutes (and make friends with others in line!) before I can grab a seat. I enjoy a Moscow Mule, a highball, and salami & cheese ($21.83) to some great records. The owner asks if I have a request—I ask for anything by Prince, but he already has Raspberry Beret queued. Our minds! So in-sync! In the bathroom I see a sign saying his dream is to open a bar in Brooklyn, so we have a nice chat about that—I tell him I will be one of the first to go when it opens!
- I leave after last call, thanking the owner profusely. I grab a melonpan, chocolate taiyaki, and Pocari Sweat to wolf down in the hope of preventing a hangover ($3.19). I planned on packing when I got back, but I’m so sleepy and drunk that I tell myself that I’ll handle it in the morning.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
37.12 DAY 8:
- Wake up feeling tired but fine? Than you Pocari Sweat! I take my time getting ready (SOTD is Parisian Musc by Matiere Premiere) and still manage to be out the door before 9:50 am.
- Konbini breakfast of egg sando, cod roe onigiri, and warm hojicha (~¥600) before I take a taxi to Kyoto Station ($11.91). Really sad to be leaving!
- I grab a reserved train ticket ($95.05) with plenty of time to grab food and find my platform—I eventually decide on pork katsu ($8.68).
- Take the shinkansen back to Tokyo. I manage to spot some of Mount Fuji—there is still a lot of cloud cover, but hey, I’ll take it.
- By the time I'm done navigating Tokyo Station again (a scary thing to relive) and take the subway to my next hotel, it's just in time for check-in! I unpack and change, then have a crisis over how I look, realize it’s the bad lighting, still feel weird, but decide to soldier on because I am #brave, then take the bus to Ueno Park an hour and a half later. #justgirlythings 😙✌️
- I stroll down Sakura-dori in Ueno Park. There’s a couple sakura scattered around that have started to bloom, including a weeping cherry, but nothing close to full bloom—damn you, cold snap!! There’s still lots of people picnicking under the trees. I admire their dedication.
- After checking out some closed temples/shrines, I head to Ameyokocho—lots of neat little restaurants and izakayas! I stop at a yakitori place for dinner. I get various kinds of chicken and pork, smashed cucumbers, and grilled squid with two oolong shochus. ($20.11) Even though I'm seated in the back corner, completely isolated, I still have fun.
- I’m borderline drunk, and after passing by some karaoke places, I say fuck it, let’s do some karaoke alone! I get a lemon highball to accompany one hour of my renditions of Beyonce, Madonna, and No Doubt ($17.14).
- Long walk back to the hotel. It’s at this point I have my first true emo moment on this trip. I’m having so much fun, but I miss being around familiar people, I miss my apartment, I miss NY!!! I don’t cry (gotta stay hydrated!), but I do get very wistful as I listen to Karen Carpenter the entire way back.
- Konbini stop! I get some pistachio cannoli thing, matcha baumkutchen, chooclate chip crepe, and a bottle of Aquarius (no Pocari Sweat in stock here—here’s hoping this helps me get in shape enough to tackle The Mouse™ tomorrow) ($4.37). I enjoy my dessert in bed while streaming Fantasy High. Really helps to lift my mood! I nod off in the middle of the episode.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
157.26 DAY 9:
- Up bright and early! The Aquarius worked, thank god. I’m aiming to leave by 7:30 but don’t actually start heading to the subway until 7:45. I speedwalk while eating my crepe (and enjoy my SOTD, J-Scent's Hojicha, which smells also very edible).
- As I’m sitting on the train, I’m wondering why I took one day out of my precious vacation time to do this, but then I spot Space Mountain. Never mind! We are so back! Inject this shit straight into my veins!!
- I get in line for the entrance around 15 mins before opening. So many girls around are wearing their school uniforms—why? Are they required to? Do they just like wearing their uniform on days off? Whatever the reason is, again, these girls know pull them off!
- Finally enter around 9:40. I immediately pay for an express pass for Journey to the Center of the Earth ($9.92) and snag a 40th Anniversary Pass (similar to old Fastpass…those were the days) for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea for around the same time.
- I wander around for a bit--the park is so beautiful! I pass by Soarin’ which has a THREE HOUR wait already.
- I’m hungry, so I get in line for a gyoza bun (delicious) and iced oolong tea (bad—tastes a little like Coke?) ($5.29). When I leave, the line is nearly an hour long. Insanity!
- Stand in line for Aquatopia for about 45 minutes. It’s a cute ride, but wouldn’t have waited that long under normal circumstances.
- More wandering! I get a kick out of the Cape Cod/New York areas—so cute!
- I’m hungry again, so I mobile order fried chicken (which is basically a breaded chicken thigh—so good!), fries, and a black tea ($8.47). While I eat I’m able to book a new 40th Anniversary Pass for the Nemo simulator ride around 4:30.
- By the time I finish eating it’s time for 20,000 Leagues and Center of the Earth. Center of the Earth is incredible but about 30 seconds too short in my opinion. 20,000 Leagues is possibly my fave of the day? It’s so atmospheric—you really feel like you’re underwater.
- I check out the Little Mermaid-themed kids area. Gorg! It started raining so it’s nice to hang out somewhere dry. I hear an instrumental of Part of Your World and get emo thinking about Howard Ashman.
- No time to be sad! Time for another ride! Temple of the Crystal Skull has a single rider line, so I skip the 150 minute wait. Really wish more rides here had them!
- At this point I’ve ridden everything on my list (that are open, at least—so many are closed for maintenance!!), so I think about buying a weeknight passport for Tokyo Disneyland. Is it ridiculous to spend an additional ¥6200 for only 4 hours at another park? Perhaps! But I’m on vacation, the wait times don’t seem too horrible, and it’s supposed to rain for the rest of the day so hopefully people will leave…I think it over while I look for a place to buy an umbrella. (If only I had my old one with me! Fly high, queen!)
- Find a poncho ($5.95) and reach the level of delulu where I say fuck it, let’s go right now! I cancel my Fastpass for Nemo. I keep getting an error when I try to buy tickets through Disney, so instead I buy it through Klook ($72.18).
- Get to Disneyland at 3:00 pm sharp! I have 6 hours to cram in as much as I can. This is my Super Bowl. First stop is Roger Rabbit! 40-minute wait turned out to be close to an hour.
- I’m peckish and notice a popcorn stand has no line, so I get a bag of pistachio popcorn ($2.65). It just tastes like kettlecorn.
- I scarf my popcorn down while waiting in line for Pinocchio—it’s only a 25 minute wait and I’m a sucker for classic dark rides.
- It’s at this point that I must make a big decision: do I aim for Splash Mountain, Monsters Inc, or Beauty and the Beast? The latter has the longest line at 180(!) minutes, but is top of my must do. Hmmm. I go to Gaston’s Tavern to mull this over and get a beef stew meat pie and an apple-caramel churro ($8.47).
- I decide that I do not value my time, sanity, and wellbeing and get in line for Beauty and the Beast. It ends up only (only! 😫) being a 2 hour wait. 100% worth it! A beautiful dark ride based off one of my fave Disney movies…how could I not love it? So many cool animatronics.
- I have an hour and a half left until close, so I scurry over to Monsters Inc. with the hope of fitting in maybe one more ride after. The wait ends up taking the full posted 80 minutes. Oh well!
- Walk to the Monorail to take the subway back. My dogs? They are barking. My legs? Also hurt. Everything hurts.
- On the walk from the station to the hotel, I pass by a konbini and grab a curry bun, strawberry ice cream, chocolate cake, tea, and water ($6.15). I immediately lay on my bed and enjoy my dessert horizontal. Feels amazing to be off my feet!
- As soon as I’m done eating I pass out. Good night!
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
119.08 DAY 10:
- Wake up around 8:30. It’s supposed to rain all morning, so I take my time getting ready and do some strategizing—I have a LOT of souvenir shopping to do! SOTD is Deux from Trudon which is very calming.
- I pull ¥10,000 from 7-11 ($66.89) as I’m low on cash before I head towards Senso-ji. Big temple! Very cool! I get a fortune (¥100) (just okay) and more charms for family (¥2000).
- Walk along Nakamise-dori. Very crowded and mostly full of souvenir stands, but thankfully there are very few people on the side streets. I decide to get some key chains for my brothers (¥1450) before walking back up towards Senso-ji to get a goshuin (¥500).
- Lunch time! I go to Tatsunoya for a delicious & very filling pork katsu set (¥1300). It’s served with yellow-orange paste that I assume is miso, so I take a huge glob of it, then realize when my nose starts burning it’s wasabi. Ouch. My sinuses have never been more clear.
- It’s finally sunny, so I walk to Sumida Park, which apparently is great for hanami, but I wouldn’t know as most of the sakura haven’t bloomed!!!! Oh well. The view of the Sumida River is great though!
- My feet are already killing me, so I go back to the room to drop some of my stuff & do a quick hot soak. While I’m on my phone I see Beyonce is in Shibuya doing signings for her new album??? So random. Tempted to go as I’m a big fan, but time is precious.
- Off to Kappabashi-dori! I get a bunch of ceramics and some chopsticks ($73.15), some for me but mostly for others.
- Drop shit in room, add ¥1000 to my Suica ($6.62), and off to Harajuku for more shopping. In hindsight, really wish I swapped my hotels for the first and last third of this trip! This 40 min subway ride is not it.
- Go to Kiddyland to find Sonny Angels. They are out.
- Walk to Pop Market to get a figure for a friend ($11.12). I ask if they have Sonny Angels in stock. They do not.
- Quick break from the search! I go to Onitsuka Tiger and get a pair of Mexico 66s for myself ($106.85).
- Back to souvenir shopping. Pick up some makeup for me and other random souvenirs for friends at Loft—still no Sonny Angels! ($61.86)
- Big haul of KitKats and random souvenirs at the Mega Don Quijote, Sonny Angel-less. ($106.07). Jesus fucking christ! Will have to bring back something else for the friends who requested them.
- Finally take the subway back to the hotel. I’ve reached a level of foot pain where I’ve transcended the concept of feet. I check my step count and see today surpasses my temple-hopping day in Kyoto. Insane. I pass through Senso-ji on my walk from the station—so pretty at night!
- Finally get to the room and realize I am ravenously hungry. I decide on ramen and gyoza from Kibitaro (~¥1700). Pretty good!
- Final konbini stop (~¥1500) of crème brulee ice cream, a matcha waffle, egg sando, salmon onigiri, green tea, and a bottle of water. I soak my feet again (not up for a full-body bath) and eat my dessert very sadly. Can’t believe I’m leaving!
- Pack most of my stuff and try to stay up as late as possible before finally succumbing to sleep at 3 am.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
432.56 DAY 11:
- Good morning! Time to get ready for the airport. I don’t get out of the hotel until 8 am, but I'm not stressed--I have plenty of time!
- Take forever to find the elevator entrance for the Asakusa Line, hop on the subway, think after an hour hmm, doesn’t seem like we’ve reached the airport yet…then look at the map and see that we PASSED the airport and I’m halfway to Yokohama. 😭😭😭 Unlike my train from Haneda, I needed to transfer at a previous stop. Google Maps did not tell me this! What the fuck!
- I get off at the next stop, lowkey freaking out as I board my flight soon, get to the airport 45 minutes later, and am at my gate shortly after as checking my bag and security took all of 5 minutes. Thank god.
- As I have some extra time, I grab some last-minute souvenirs ($61.54) and spend my remaining bills at 7-Eleven (~¥2000)—I still have a bunch of coins, but I'm counting this as a win—and get to my gate just in time for boarding. I am so sweaty and stressed. If only me from a few hours ago knew what was in her future.
- Time for the long flight back! I’m seated next to a VERY chatty West Point student which helps make the time pass. I watch a bunch of movies and take mini-naps.
- Land 12 hours later and it’s 11:00 am…again! Feels like I'm in the Twilight Zone. Breeze through customs, grab my bags, and take an Uber back to my apartment ($0 —thank you parents!). Seeing the familiar surroundings is so strange—it’s really sinking in that this trip is OVER! Happy to be home, but sad to have left.
- Get home and as my roommate isn’t here to help me stay awake, I immediately fall asleep while watching the new Drag Race ep.
💸 DAY TOTAL: $
61.54 Trip Totals
Transport: $1792.63
Accommodation: $850
Food + Drink: $319.16
Fun / Entertainment: $239
Shopping: $737.26
Other: $244.66
GRAND TOTAL: $4,182.71
Reflection
I gave myself a big budget for this trip, but WOW did I spend a lot! It was worth every penny, but it does make me wonder how much I spend in my daily life that I would rather put towards travel. I don't have a dedicated travel fund but will have one going forward. (At the same time, looking at other people's savings on here makes me think I should nix the travel fund entirely in favor of contributing more towards retirement...or I could just do both lol.)
It's weird--while this trip had a lot of emotions behind it, once I was there I mostly felt...normal? I had several friends joke that this was my "eat pray love" moment, but it wasn't the trip itself that ~changed my life~ (it probably did, but not in a way I can immediately recognize); it was the booking & planning of it--choosing to take time (and money!) towards traveling. Even though I felt uncomfortable talking about it, it was nice to (somewhat) let go of the idea I had that people (including myself!) think I'm frivolous, or unserious, etc., for doing this trip and doing it alone. Money is very emotional!
If you got to the end of this, thanks for reading! <3
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2024.03.24 09:42 PinballCoachUS My first bike. Got in a trade for some work ($400) 1980 Suzuki GS550 with Jawa Sidecar.
2024.03.20 04:35 BeefJerkyHunter Does a Maxi scooter make sense as a car replacement for 20k miles/year?
Intro/Rationale
Hey, y'all, cars cost a lot and I want to cut costs. But in order to be economically viable in suburban United States, a car is almost necessary.
I tried the e-bike and e-scooter route to reduce car usage, but my city (Albuquerque, NM) just doesn't support them well enough. It's scary riding in the bike gutter next to cars going 45mph (I have been almost hit a few times), and there's so much damn debris in the bike gutter resulting in flat tires. The ride time on an e-bike just isn't satisfactory, and the e-scooter doesn't have the range. And unfortunately, these solutions have not made a material difference on how much money is being dumped on the car. Looking at examples of cities transforming into reasonable places that can be walked/biked, it's going to take 30-40 years until my city is like that. Perhaps before I die, I can walk somewhere in a reasonable time.
I never knew that maxi scooters existed until four days ago so I'm just doing some research to see if it's at all feasible to own one. I do have hopes of replacing the car with a maxi scooter too if it's financially compelling. I'm having trouble calculating costs over time for owning a maxi scooter since so many of the published reviews discuss usages less than 2,000 miles a year.
My transportation situation
- Since 2022, my driving has increased to a little more than 20,000 miles a year and I sadly don't see that stopping anytime soon.
- I have a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta (manual transmission) that gets a respectable ~42 miles per gallon.
- At least that's what I've been calculating after most fill ups. The worst I've seen is 38 mpg after driving through mountain passes.
- I'm in Albuquerque, NM at about a mile in elevation and get all four seasons.
- My daily drive to and from work totals to 62 miles.
- Most of that drive is traveling at 75mph. I don't over-speed but I really don't want to go below speed limit because our country has a major problem with over-speeding and I don't need someone ramming their oversized SUV/pickup truck into my back.
- My drive to my preferred grocery store is 8 miles round trip.
- I use an electric kick-scooter for this but during the winter street sweeping doesn't happen for bike lanes and I got a damn flat, so I've been driving more lately.
- Two to six times a month I will venture across the city for some weekend hot air ballooning which is about 35 miles each trip.
- Then I go on long drives to visit family or hot air balloon festivals across the western US which vary between 80 to 1,800 miles round trip.
- Most ventures, like visiting my family, are less than 800 miles round trip.
- I am the nutcase that completes the 900-mile drive in one day. Hotels are expensive, and my PTO is limited. I understand how unreasonable that is on 2 wheels so I may have to adjust my lifestyle.
- In 2023, my car costs totaled to ~$4,000.
- ~$1,100 insurance (I feel like I'm overpaying but I can't seem to get it lower), ~$800 for maintenance, and the rest on fuel.
- 2024, is going to run a bit more costly since I just started the year with a $900 maintenance service fee, and I will likely have to get new tires this summer.
My questions for maxi scooter owners
I've been looking at the Yamaha XMAX, Suzuki Burgman 400, and the Piaggio BV 400 mainly. I do have a bias for the Suzuki, despite its underwhelming engine performance, for the alleged comfort on longer rides. The Kymco AK550 is too expensive with its advertised fuel economy being too poor for what I want.
Surprisingly, my city has access to these maxi scooters brand new with service stations. The used market is strangely non-existent. Very few options that will obviously disappear so I may have to buy brand new if I were to purchase one.
In my research, the reviews only seem to go over the advertised fuel economy. It's hard to find numbers with commuters that go 75 mph frequently. And the numbers I get are from models 10+ years old. Nothing wrong with those scooters but, as I've stated, my likelihood of buying new is higher and that at least matters for the Burgman.
Can anybody share their fuel economy, with a recent model scooter, whilst commuting at 75 mph frequently? I read that 75mph is pretty close to the limit for these bikes so I'm not expecting great numbers, but they need to be better than what I get now.
Then it seems that oil changes, belt stuff, yadda yadda yadda happen more frequently than a sedan would need. Yamaha and Suzuki publish every 4,000 miles whereas the Piaggio is at 6,000 miles.
Can anybody share how much it costs to have a service station do these maintenance checks? Ideally, I would be able to do some of these things on my own, but I want to know how much it costs for somebody else to do it.
And how much does getting new tires and getting them installed cost? I've already stated that I intend to travel long distances. Getting gas shouldn't be a problem since I mainly stick to the interstates.
Can anybody share how comfortable their ride going over 150 miles one way is? Would the lack of cruise control be a major deterrent for someone like me? ADDED: Forgot to ask...
How much has your insurance been per year for your scooter? In closing...
Thank you in advance if you're able to share your experiences. I am just doing a cursory look at this stuff so there's no need to treat my inquires seriously. However, if it is financially compelling to own a scooter, I'm kind of looking forward to it.
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2024.03.04 06:11 Puzzleheaded_Rain405 Entry Level expressway legal scooter
Hello, some background. Chill ride lang po ako and currently riding a 150 scooter. Dito ako pinaka nagtagal (previous clutch motorcycles) since chillax lang.
So I plan to buy an entry level na expressway legal maxi scooter. More on weekends and holidays ride or pag naka leave.
I saw a lot of choices pero di ako masyado into technical when it comes to motorcycles.
Ano po maganda or recommended niyo? 1. QJ FORTRESS 400 2. KYMCO XCITING 400 3. SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 4. BRISTOL MAXI 400
Yung hindi po sana mahirapan maghanap ng parts and mekaniko but of course matibay and reliable, hindi sirain.
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2024.02.29 03:41 therealMICBERGSMA Suzuki Burgman 400 - Transmission Oil Change - 2017-Current Mitch's Sc...
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2024.02.28 23:06 adposa1997 [WTS/WTT] Closet cleanout (lancer, vortex, aero)
TIMESTAMP PICTURES Afternoon fellas,
8 Clear lancer mags: $96
3 Smoked lancer mags: $36
2 Lancer mag clamps: $24
Vortex PST-43128 EBR-2C MRAD: $500
Trijicon MRO: $300
Aero lightweight scope mounts: $65 ea
Streamlight RM-2 with pad (was painted and pad has slight damage to cable): $100
Magpul AK furniture: $45
Sig p320 flat trigger: $40
Aero 300 AAC 8.5 stripped upper (does not come with pictured muzzle device): $400
SP01 Ragnarok RH: $40
P320 with x300 sidecar gen 1 LH: $40
Looking for a 5" aero upper in 300 AAC, decent lvl 3+ swimmers cut plates, decent scope with a 34mm tube, PA cyclops gen 2, non windowed magpul mags, and revolver things.
Paypal F&F. G&S if you pay for it.
Lemme know if any of my prices are off. Thanks for reading and have a good day.
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