SumetCycle

Yes, a new CBR 150.

I'm at the meeting now. It shouldn't be much longer until they announce the new bikes. More info shortly.

http://powersports.honda.com/2012/crf250r/specifications.aspx

Here is some info on the CRF. I'm curious what the price would be, if it is released here.

Nothing about the new 125 cc engine that is supposed to be 30-40% more fuel efficient compared to in service ones, but maybe on Tuesday at the launch.

Yep read about that a month or 2 ago, only now wonder as reading a couple of days ago the the Thai 125 cc engine is the new engine and will be the new 125cc global engine, so no idea now if there will be a all new 125 cc or not.

Edit: there again reading other post the present PCX 125 Fi is NO more fuel efficient than the Elegance 135 carb, so maybe there will be a all new 125 version from Honda..

I heard they may be doing a 125cc Click and 150cc PCX.

This is the pic from the link above. Sorry, I should have said CRF 250.

I'll be going to the meeting on Tuesday. I'll post details as soon as the new models are announced. I was also hoping for a CBR 400, but the CBF does look nice.

We recently finished modding this CBR here at Sumet. If you see anything you like, send a PM. Thanks.

Brian

If anybody is interested, we also have other branches that sell Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Vespa. Financing is available. Thanks again.

Brian

i called all numbers but can not reach yet, thanks

Sorry I missed your call, please try again. The prices you mentioned are a bit on the high end. We sell the PCX for 74,000, the CBR 150 for 80,000, and the CBR 250 without ABS for 120,000. We also include first class insurance in the price of the CBR 250 for cash purchases. Best of Luck.

Brian

Does anyone know if big bikes are available for rent in Ao Nang, Krabi? Thanks for your help.

Brian

Does anyone know if big bikes are available for rent in Ao Nang. Thanks.

I use a Shoei X-Twelve helmet. The ventilation is much better than my last hemet, an HJC. It doesn't stink up nearly as fast either. I use a mesh Shift jacket with loads of padding. When moving it is comfortable enough. Stopped at red lights in the sun is another story though. The thick padded leather gloves I use are probably more suited for riding in Alaska, but I like the added protection. For long trips I have a nice pair of Sidi boots. I also use knee and shin protectors that wrap around my legs with velcro straps. Best of Luck.

Brian

The Land Transportation Department is going to require a letter verifying your address in Thailand from either immigration or your embassy. I'm not sure if they would issue this letter with only a 30 day tourist visa though. Best of Luck

Ok, I'm going to throw this out and see if anyone - Brian / Sumit City perhaps - can shed any light.

Was at Honda / Niyom Panich today to get new insurance on my 150. While they were doing the paperwork on that, me and wife looked at restored Steed. She loved, I didn't. Sales rep comes over, speaks minimal English. Told wife I'd rather have a 650 Ninja than the Steed. Attention goes back to the 250's, for which I plan to wait till the 2012 model comes with the tri-color paint scheme. Guy talks to wife, tell her in March that Honda is bringing out a Brand New Honda CBR 400. I asked if he was sure it was a CBR 400 or CB 400. He was ADAMANT that it's a new CBR 400. I've checked every web site I can find for the past half hour and can't find anything, and was wondering if anyone else has heard anything about this?

I have heard rumors, but they are just that, rumors. Dealers don't usually know about a new bike until the official launch date. We don't get info any earlier than the general public. I sure hope they come out with a 400 though.

You can't kick start a fuel injected bike with a flat battery.

One good reason not to buy one.

Somchai in the local garage can't fix fuel injection problems.

Another reason not to buy one.

You can kick start a fuel injected bike with a flat battery.

Thanks for the helpful information!!!

Is there a strong advantage to get a FI rather than carburetor? I know it will cost a bit more. Is it easier to maintain or repair?

Both bikes you mentioned come with FI. The Dream is only 110 cc, but there is a nice optional rear rack that might come in handy for transporting things. You can mount a basket on the front of both bikes. Best of luck.

Brian

Wow, looks like you stalled just past my house. It's been a mess there for the past couple of weeks. We've had the same thing happen to a few of our customers. A good engine flush and the bikes were fine. Best of luck.

We lowered my wife's CBR recently. We did it by extending the swingarm linkage. We can do it here at Sumet for other CBRs if anyone is interested. Thanks.

Brian

Also, the large touring screens for the 150 or 250 are finally in stock. They cost 1,400 baht.

Anyone know of a supplier and price for mini led indicators in bkk for the 250?

Thanks.

How about something like this? They are available in blue or black. They cost 580 baht per set. We can ship them anywhere in Thailand. Thanks.

Brian

Try Dr. Bike on Chok Chai soi 4. Here is a link to their website: http://www.dr-bikebangkok.com/store/

They have English speaking staff and should be able to help you out. Ask for James. Best of Luck.

Brian

No, the warranty service work is not done for free. The customer pays the dealer for it.

But i have paid only for the parts they used at my Yamaha Shop until now. I always thought they may have calculated their work fees into the prices of the parts.

Yes, this how most places do it, but the dealer is making a profit off of the parts and oil. This is what I meant by the customer paying for service. Sorry for the confusion.

Same shop have no less than 4 pcs used PCX for sale, old colors at about 63-64 k bath each, 3 of them less than 1000 km on the clock. This shop mainly sells to Thais, so I assume that they couldn't pay the monthly payments and gave the bikes back to the shop. I will not buy 2 hand just to save app. 11k bath, its not worth the risk to me, but if anybody is interested I can provide the location of the shop.

just curious but ..........whats the risk of buying a 2nd hand PCX from a honda dealer ? does it not have the same warranty and service as a new one has ?

As long as the origianal warranty has not run out it would still be valid. 5 years or 50,000km for engine and 3 years or 30,000km for frame and body.

I use Motul H-Tech 100. It's a bit expensive, but I'm very happy with it.

they could have at least pretended they were servicing the bike and told me to come back in an hour or so

its just the laziness and the attitude they take when working on something as importat as the safety of a machine you could easily get killed on that gets on my tits ....

,and its not like theyre doing the work for free

when you buy a new bike manufacturers have already factored warrantys into the price and left themselves with a healthy profit ,

dealers get credited "paid" to do these services by manufacturers and im pretty sure thats why they rip a page out of your service book and keep it when they finish the "service" so they can get their credit back from yamaha or honda for "doing the work " that never got done

Dealers do not get credited from the manufacturers for regular service work. The only time this would happen would be for a part recall or free oil change promotion. Even then, the amount paid to the dealer is very little.

I would suggest going through the service book with the dealer before the work is done. Ask them to explain step by step what is going to be done. This way you make it clear to them that you want a proper and complete service. If you don't feel they did a correct service, speak up. More importantly, don't pay until everything has been done correctly.

if the dealers get nothing for the service then it would be impossible to get a warranty service done anywhere ,they could just tel you theyre too busy and take it to another shop

nobody does anything for free in thailand ,do they ?

its hard to explain to a thai kid "mechanic" exactly what you want ,short of taking his tools off him and doing it yourself

he can read thai better than i can ,he can see the 20 odd things hes supposed to check and tick the boxes as he goes down through them (its all in thai so its not like i went in with an english warranty service manual )to ensure everything is checked ,

the only problem is he and none of his superiors seems to care

he also inflates my tires to the maximum number on the side wall and outside the shop i have to let half of the air out again or i cant drive on wet roads but TIT

No, the warranty service work is not done for free. The customer pays the dealer for it.

I guess if you can't speak or read Thai, it might be difficult to explain what you want done. Perhaps learning Thai or bringing a Thai friend along might help. Also, most of the younger dealership oweners I know can speak English. If they are there, ask to speak to them. Most of them should try and set things right. If the shop's management doesn't care that service isn't being done properly, I would find another shop.

At any rate, I hope you have better luck with future service work.