Review - Garmin Nuvi 550

Got the new Review / Document published.
This is phase one which covers the basics of the unit.
This will be a living document which will change a lot over time as
I spend more time with the Nuvi and figure out its pluses and minuses.

Garmin Nuvi 550

FYI - Garmin Nuvi 550 GPS

I had been shopping around for a new GPS to use on my bike and the Garmin Nuvi 550 ended up being the winner as it is waterproof and offers different modes, driving / biking / walking, with distinct route info in each mode.

I will be doing a complete review and dedicate an ongoing living document to the GPS to show its
hidden features and how to make and load free topo maps, trail maps etc..

The unit is on sale right now for between $190-199.99, that's about $100.00 off the $299.99 msrp.

Garmin Nuvi 550

DIY - Windshield Wind Deflector

Just published a new DIY document for making your own wind deflector.

DIY - Windshield Wind Deflector

DIY - Windshield Wind Deflector

Just added a new DIY document on how to make your own windshield wind deflector

DIY - Windshield Wind Deflector

DIY - Earbud Foam Inserts

Added a new DIY on how to make your own foam ear plugs and use them with your favorite ear buds while riding and enjoy the same level of noise protection while enjoying great sound:

DIY - Earbud Foam Inserts

DIY - Heated Jacket Liner

Just finished adding a new DIY document for making your own heated jacket liner, take a look.

DIY - Heated Jacket Liner

Making your own heated gear is a lot simpler than most people think.

DIY - Windshield Remove / Install / Shim

Uploaded the DIY video for Removing / Installing / Shimming the windshield on a standard Burgman 650.

DIY - Windshield Remove / Install / Shim Video

Ride Report - 08/09/2009

Finally found the time to do a quick ride report on the Sunday ride.

Sunday 08/09/2009 Ride Report

Ride - Sunday ride 08/09/2009

Doing a nice little Sunday ride around the LA Bassin.

Ride - Sunday 08/09/2009 map

Tupperware - Final Gear Drive Case Cover Video

Uploade the video for removing / installing the final gear drive case cover.

Tupperware - Final Gear Drive Case Cover video.

Tupperware - Final Gear Drive Case Cover

Added a new DIY doc to the tupperware section for removing/installing
the final gear drive cover

Tupperware - Final Gear Drive Case Cover

DIY - Final Gear Drive Oil Change Video

Uploaded the Final Gear Drive Oil Change Video

DIY - Final Gear Drive Oil Change video.

DIY - Transmission Oil Change Video

Uploaded the video for the Transmission Oil Change

DIY - Transmission Oil Change video.

Tupperware - Leg Side Cover (Left)

Uploaded the video for the Left Leg Side Cover

Tupperware - Leg Side Cover (Left)

DIY - Engine Oil Change Video

Uploaded the video for changing the Engine Oil on the 650.

DIY - Engine Oil Change video

DIY - Rear Wheel Bearings Maintenance Video

Uploaded the Rear Wheel Bearings Maintenance Video, the longes of any of the DIY
videos to date.

DIY - Rear Wheel Bearings Maintenance video.

DIY - Rear Wheel Bearings Maintenance

Added a new DIY document with an accompanying video to remove / install the
rear wheel bearings and dust seal.

DIY - Rear Wheel Bearings Maintenance

DIY - Rear Wheel Remal / Install Video Part II

Uploaded the DIY video for installing the Rear Wheel. Part I covers the wheel
removal, Part II covers the installation procedure.

DIY - Rear Wheel Removal / Install Part II

DIY - Rear Wheel Remal / Install Video Part I

Uploaded the DIY video for removing the Rear Wheel. Part I will cover the wheel removal,
Part II will cover the installation procedure.

DIY - Rear Wheel Removal / Install Part I

DIY - Rear Wheel Removal / Install

Restructured and updated the old DIY doc with a set of new pics.

DIY - Rear Wheel Removal / Installation

DIY - Install Front Tire by Hand

Added a new DIY on how to remove and install a front tire by hand.

DIY - Install Front Tire by Hand ------------- Video

DIY - Front Wheel Removal / Installation

Added a new DIY doc to the site to remove and install the front wheel on the 650.

DIY - Front Wheel Removal / Installation

DIY - Front Wheel Bearings Maintenance

Added the new DIY document to the site to do the maintenance on the front wheel bearings.

DIY - Front Wheel Bearings Maintenance

DIY - Bead Breaker Tool

Added a new document to the DIY section on how to make a home made bead breaker.

DIY - Bead Breaker

Tupperware - Front Fender

Updated the Tupperware - Front Fender doc with new pics and a video

Tupperware - Front Fender

DIY - Mud Flap

Updated the DIY - Mud Flap document with new pics and a vido

DIY - Mud Flap

INFO - Cleaning / Lubes / Grease Products

Added a new document, Cleaning / Lubes / Grease Products, to the
Parts/Miscellaneous/How-To section .

INFO - Lubes / Grease / Cleaning Products

DIY - Side & Center Stand Switches

Added a new DIY on how to clean and maintain the side and center stand switches along with
the bolts on the center stand.

DIY - Side & Cener Stand Switches

FARKLE - HF Alternator / Voltmeter Tester

Uploaded the video for the Harbor Freight Alternator/Voltmeter tester unit.

Harbor Freight Voltmeter/Alternator

DIY - Adjust Rear Suspension

Added a new DIY for adjusting the rear suspension.

DIY - Adjust Rear Suspension

DIY - Burgman Rodent Motel

Uploaded the Burgman Rodent Motel video

DIY - Burgman Rodent Motel

DIY - CVT Filter Maintenance Video

Added the DIY video for the CVT maintenance

DIY - CVT Filter Maintenance

FYI - Tupperware Leg Side Cover (Right) video

Just uploaded the video for removing/installing the right leg side cover

Tupperware - Leg Side Cover (Right)

FYI - Front Panel Video

Just uploaded the new DIY video for the Front Panel

Tupperware - Front Panel

DIY - Headlight Maintenance / Adjustment

I just added a new DIY doc to the site.
This one is for doing the maintenance/replacing/adjust the headlights on the 650

DIY - Headlights Maintenance / Adjustment

FYI - Updated Parts/Miscellaneous/How-to Doc

Finished updating the docs under the Parts/Miscellaneous/How-to section of the site to
conform to the new look and feel of the site.

FYI - Tupperware Handlebar Covers Video

Uploaded the video for the handlebar covers

Tupperware - Handlebar Covers

FYI - Tupperware - Maintenance Lid Video

I just uploaded the video the Tupperware - Maintenance Lid.

Tupperware - Maintenance Lid

Click on the Youtube DIY icon to see the video...

FYI - Air-Filter Maintenance Video

Just finished uploading the DIY video for the Air Filter Maintenance ...
Click on the youtube icon to see the video...

DIY - Air Filter Maintenance

FYI - DIY video library

I am in the process of editing a ton of DIY videos to be added to the DIY docs as a visual aide.
Just published the first one on Youtube to tune the formatting and adapt it to for best viewing
under their service.

Take a look and let me know what you think:

Tupperware - Floor Mats

FYI - Updated the DIY Add-on Project Docs

Got one more section done today, I just finished updating all the docs under the
DIY Add-on Project section to conform to the new look and feel of the site redesign...

FYI - Updated the DIY Maintenance docs

Continuing with the site update, I just finished updating the DIY Maintenance docs to conform
to the new site look and feel...

FYI - Updated the Tupperware docs

Updated the tupperware docs last night to conform to the new site look and feel. The links have
changed so if you have book marked any check the site again.

FYI - Updated the Tools & Other docs

The site upgrade continues with the new look and feel.

Updated all the documents under the Tools & Other section

FYI - Links page update

Restructured and updated the links page today. Added links to some of my favorite motorcycling forums. Will continue to update the page as time permits, have a long list of interesting links that I need to sort through and publish.

LeDude Burgman Center Links Page

Document update and a few new Tools

Just updated the Bearings document on the site with new pics and data.
Also added a review of HF Bearing Tool and a DIY for a Bearing Installer Tool.

Burgman 650 Wheel Bearings
Harbor Freight Bearing Tool
DIY Bearing Installer Tool

Harbor Freight Tools Reviews

Added a few new tool reviews from Harbor Freight. I will be updating them later on with more pictures depicting their real life use. Good sale on them this week-end.

HF Cable Luber
HF Wheel Balancer Stand
HF Motorcycle Bead Breaker

Upcoming DIYs and Product Reviews

I am in the process of changing the tires on my 650, both the front and rear. I will be compiling and adding the following DIYs and product reviews in the coming week(s).

DIY - Front wheel removal/installation
DIY - How to install tires by hand
DIY - How to balance your tires
DIY - How to change your wheel bearings
DIY - How to lube your cables

Review - HF Motorcycle Bead Breaker
Review - HF Motorcycle wheel/tire balancer
Review - HF Bearing puller
Review - Home made bearing installer tool
Review - HF cable luber

Welcome to my Burgman Center Blog

I set up this blog as a way to supplement my Burgman Center on Google Sites.

I hope to use it as a way to keep everybody informed and up to date about changes to the old material and announcing new upcoming material.

I am in the midst of doing a major revamp of the old site and upgrading a lot of the documetns with better pictures and interactive videos.

I will also be adding a number of new DIYs and product reviews in the coming days/weeks.

I will also be using the blog as a way to publish-share my new experiences and adventures with my Burgman 650.

Feel free to submit your requests, suggestions, ideas and what not.