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On 3/8/2021 at 1:01 PM, Brick Top said:

46.6 x 4.54 (liters per gallon) is 211.56 kilometers per gallon ÷ 1.6 (kilometers per mile) = 132.22 miles per gallon , how do you make it 109 MPG

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On 3/8/2021 at 10:13 AM, jackdd said:

According to this article it can use E20: https://www.sanook.com/auto/78551/ Somebody would have to look at the owners manual to confirm it. It would surprise me if it couldn't though.

I assume by rego you mean tax, tax for all motorbikes is 100THB per year. The cost for the compulsory insurance depends on the engine size though: https://www.rvp.co.th/underwritingQA_en.php

But if I remember correctly, the PCX150 has 152cc and with the PCX160 they increased it by 4cc, thus both are in the "above 150cc bracket", same cost for compulsory insurance.

I've got the 160 brochure and it says you can use E20

11 hours ago, MikeyIdea said:

Honda Click 150 2020. I get between 46 and 55 kilometers per litre depending on driving style. I only get 55 (over a full tank) when I drive really softly. I have to drive hard to get 46.

Lighter weight than the PCX with the same engine (I think) that's what I would expect. That 150 Click is a swinging little bike. 

6 hours ago, YorkshireTyke said:

 

I should have added I always click it into S mode before I start, probably my imagination but the battery on initial acceleration seems to kick in more then when in D mode.

I do the same thing and why wouldn't you? It's definitely peppier. I don't know what the idea is behind the D mode. I love the electric motor punch and I can't think of a reason to drive around in D mode. 

On 3/3/2021 at 12:10 PM, YorkshireTyke said:

My one year old PCX Hybrid shows around 49.5 average on the onboard computer. I do use the expensive fuel, (95?) and usually just short journeys , 5-10 minutes.

Honestly that's what I was expecting. I do love the acceleration the electric motor provides so I'm always into it hard. It's probably the way I drive it. Just so people know the electric motor only kicks in for about 3 seconds when accelerating. You do feel that extra power. It's the only reason to spend the extra 10k baht. 

On 3/3/2021 at 10:19 PM, tifino said:

that weird L/100km is a real headache to get through the brain...   if say you have a 7 litre tank, then for example it was getting 46KML; it is easy to work out the Range as approx 46*7km. Using L/100km as a base to determine your effective range, really only works easy in your brain if your Tank is 10L, 1L, or 100L - otherwise you'd have to get the Calculator out all the time!  - to perform multiple steps of calculations... Same goes for cars, as the tank sizes are all over the place too; where one can encounter tanks of 45, 50, 60, 70L etc

  Using KPL is great as it is then a straight forward conversion between KPL and MPG

(conversion factor 2.825 where 10KPL = 28.25MPG) 

 

Funny you should say this. I was asking drivers of newer PCXs what they were getting and the first couple answered me with the L/100km method which sounded absurd to me. Being an American I was used to MPG which as you noted easily converts to KPL. I'm surprised L/100km is a real thing!

They've just announced the New PCX 160 in the Philippines. I'll probably pick that up when it gets here. Motorbikes are so reasonable prices I like having the best one out there. No complaints on the Hybrid but the new 160 has size and a few tuning mods. It will be interesting to see how the compare. I believe it also has ABS. Some videos of the new model on Youtube. 

2 hours ago, Henryford said:

46.6 kpl 130 mpg seems pretty impressive for a 150 cc bike. I only used to get 37-40 ish from my Yamaha 135 cc.

 46.6 KPL is 109 MPG. I remember I was getting 115 MPG on a PCX prior to this Hybrid. I don't know how accurate these on-board computers are however.

2 minutes ago, Maha Sarakham said:

I thought it was a decent (and fun) infographic attempt at comparing prices around the world.  Impossible to capture the level of detail in such a simple study that some of you are looking for.  I do think they were a bit conservative on their coffee and restaurant allocations however ???? 

It's fodder for the curmudgeons on TV to pick apart. Jesus wept...

I'm about to do a follow-up video about my Honda PCX Hybrid and I want to know what the new regular PCXs' are getting? My Hybrid is getting 46.6 KPL and I think that's about the same as the standard PCXs are getting.  

I suspect it's about the same. 

I do love the turbo-like kick the electric motor gives upon acceleration, but it's just not offering any KPL savings. It was supposed to be about 10%. Is this a failed Hybrid? 

Everytime they post covid headlines, the village idiots come out with another set of ridiculous remarks. 

"A fairly large swath of the population has already had it and that there is a better than average 'herd immunity' already establish in Thailand."

"It's just a question of how long it takes people to realise that it is just one of thousands of viruses we learn to live with."

Etc...

20 hours ago, at15 said:

 

This is complete fear mongering nonsense. The WTTC said the other day that its discrimination and not necessary. The CEO of AirAsia backed up these statements.  No country is going to want to kill its travel industry. Personally i would never in a million years consider injecting any "covid" vaccine.

 

Jeesh, sounded like the voice of reason there at the start. What about a polio vaccination? Or how about Chickenpox, Diphtheria. Flu or Hepatitis? 

Unfortunately there isn't a stupidity vaccine. 

Thank Buddha for vaccines. 

7 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Whenever government officials deny or refute something so explicitly, you can be almost 98.7934% sure that it's actually going to happen.

 

On a positive note, there still is a slim chance (1.2066%) that they actually told the truth.

Cynical? Maybe just a little? 1.2066%?     

5 hours ago, redwood1 said:

 

The exact way Gaba works is a mystery.

 

Well Gabapentin is in the same chemical family tree as Quaaludes......Gabapentin effects to me feel a tiny bit similar but extremely mild with little abuse potential... 

Quaaludes? Methaqualone is a sedative that increases the activity of the GABA receptors in the brain and nervous system, similarly to benzodiazepines and barbiturates. 

Gaba does work as a mild sleep aid. 

5 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

Because while nto addictive in the sense of physical withdrawal symptoms it alters/rewires  your neurochemistry in ways that need to be gradually undone.

 

Its primary approved use is to control seizures. Suddenly stopping it can lead to severe, intractable seizures. Taken for something else, suddenly stopping can lead to sever anxiety, irritability, confusion etc

 

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/722526

There is also a slight statistical increase in suicide rate. It's good to know this stuff. As an alternative to opiates I think these things are minor compared to the relief it may offer people dealing with pain.

Bottom line, Gaba can be heaven sent alternative for those dealing with pain issues and certainly worth trying before highly addictive codeine or opiates. I think you're going to find that the medical establishment is clueless when it comes to how to use it. Do your own research. 

On 12/9/2020 at 12:17 AM, Neeranam said:

Is Gabapentin addictive?

 

I recently bought some for 7 baht for a 300 mg tablet in the local drug store, no prescription. 

No, but you need to taper off. Taking a single dose of Gaba is useless. 

On 12/9/2020 at 11:58 AM, Sheryl said:

It is not addictive in the sense of opioids. However, abrupt discontinuation can cause problems and it is better tapered off.

 

It really should not be self-prescribed. Should only be taken under medical supervision. Serious side effects and getting the dosage right can be complex.

The problem Sheryl, is that very few doctors know how to prescribe it in correct the dosage. If you go onto forums that discuss Gaba and get into it, almost all Doctors are clueless. They will prescribe it, just incorrectly. A dose of 300mg is useless which is what they commonly recommend. 

I'm not a Doctor but I have studied Gaba extensively. I recommend if you're having persistent pain issues that you do your own research because a doctor and specifically a Thai doctor will not give you reliable information. 

I take 1000mg a day and I've taken it for years. I'm pain free and was suffering for years before I found how to use Gaba.   

On 12/9/2020 at 4:10 PM, Neeranam said:

I heard it acts on the same receptors as benzodiazepines, which are highly addictive, with withdrawals more serious and painful/long-lasting than opiates,.

Addictive is a word that in itself isn't always life-threatening. Coffee is addictive, yet many freely get addicted to this psychotropic drug. 

The exact way Gaba works is a mystery. They can guess but they don't know for sure.   

Benzodiazepines are addictive. Gaba is not. 

I have found Gabapentin to be a key solution for long term pain relief. The problem is getting it prescribed in the correct dosage. 

I've attached an article I wrote. I would hold off on the operation till you've given this a try. Basically, you need to drastically increase the amount of gaba to 1500-2000 mg for serious pain relief (and possibly double that). It's a far better approach than anything else out there. Tramadol is an opiate and highly addictive. It's bad news. 

By the way, gabapentin is available online (Vitacost or iHerb) at greatly reduced prices then buying it here. 

Good luck

Gaba is THE Drug for Chronic Pain.pdf

On 11/12/2020 at 8:01 AM, bdenner said:

Another hotel! That's all Phuket needs right now.

Another unneeded development in a place way, way overbuilt with hotel rooms and condos. Phuket is an environmental disaster. The covid epidemic has been a huge positive for the environment here. The water has not been as clear as this in 20 years. This would be a great time for a building moratorium. It's insane that they keep building. 

5 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

Maybe some retrospective analysis of a more fair and balanced approach to international tourism is in order at this time. 

 

I can dream if I want to!  ????

Enforcement of environmental laws? Fair and balanced...ha! That's a good one. 

On 8/28/2020 at 10:34 AM, connda said:

On the bright side?  It will be wonderful this high-season to head out to tour Thailand and have most of the tourist spots all to ourselves - deserted beaches?  Perfect!

Let's remember the very positive environmental impact of not having 40 million tourists does for the place. I realize the financial impact but the environmental impact has been worth it. I don't care if they ever come back. I'm enjoying traveling around. 

I'm a 10 year Phuket resident; in the last couple of months I've been to Trang, Krabi, currently in Surat Thani, heading to Samui for a month. Last thing in the world I want is diseased tourists back here. 

I predict Phuket will be back in lockdown within a month of opening the joint.  

8 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Once again proving Thailand's cure is far worse than the actual disease.

Are you out of your mind? Thailand's response has been perfect. No new Covid-19 infections in a month! There are 10,000 new cases per day in Florida alone and 5% are going to die! What would you rather have Thailand or Florida? The ignorance of that post is remarkable.