OneMoreFarang

2 minutes ago, rhodie said:

Must be more comfortable than a KTM as you don't seem to believe riders can have fun on a scooter. Have done many trips on that 135 from Pattaya. Once on a trip from Pattaya along the Mekong and heading to the Golden Triangle. Cut short by Covid in 2021. Decided to head back to Pattaya from Lampang including right through Bangkok. 750kms in a day. Happy as.  I now have the Xerox. Very versatile scooter. Great in the city and out on the open road. Not looking to do 160 on a bike.

 

Not sure why you have a problem with scooters, but each to their own.

Until now I had 6 bikes in my life, and over 20 years riding them. I have enough experience to know differences of different types of bikes. I also know how comfortable it was/is to ride them for hours.

Little scooters, like shown in the beginning of this thread, are not comfortable. That is no big deal when one uses them for trips around the corner, but it becomes pretty obvious on longer trips.

Sure, it's possible to take them on longer trips. It's also possible to walk or take public busses. But is that fun? If anybody likes to do longer trips, and can afford a more comfortable bike, why wouldn't you use a more comfortable bike?

13 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Geez Bob, where have you been hiding?  We haven't heard from you for a while. 

I really had hope that he was gone forever. 

Dear Bob

please don't change your picture all the time.

Every week or so we have to remember a new picture of posts to avoid.

4 minutes ago, Grecian said:

Feels like a million years ago, but I taught university classes in japan and faced a room of girls that really did look like that. 

Lucky man! 

It's hard to believe, the following picture shows all real girls on that 6 level stage.

Abd they all sing and dance. 

AKB48 in TOKYO DOME

17 minutes ago, TheFatOne said:

What is that ?

That is the theater from the girly group AKB48 in Tokyo. 

They are very successful in Japan. And they have similar groups in other countries. I.e. there is a BNK48 in Bangkok.

Enjoy!

47 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

One day with a group of 10 19-26 year old gorgeous Japanese gals, who are all very, very open minded and playful. 

I also thought about visiting the AKB48 theater in Tokyo. 

30 minutes ago, NE1 said:

a solution was not asked for , a snidey comment was not required , and trying to belittle a female is nasty , yet you managed all Three.

Are you afraid of a Woman replying to you or are you one of those macho men who think they are superior to Women ?

That's all your fantasy.

Women and men are different. That is common knowledge - at least with people who pay attention.

1 hour ago, freeworld said:

That mobile phones and the internet will not exist.

I think they are great inventions.

The problem are some of those people who use them. 

11 hours ago, Grecian said:

To have my life savings (modest for many) but wake up 25 again.

And then discover that you have difficulties understanding how 25 year old think?

Sometimes I see them in videos, and I think: WTF are they talking about? Instagram and all that crap. 

Just keep Yingluck a couple of years longer in jail if she returns to Thailand. After all, he told us that she is his clone. 

As far as I know DHL, and probably others, do all that for you.

I had once a delivery for 4000 USD, I had to sign one or two forms, but I never had to go to customs.

I suggest send DHL an email and ask them.

I did this before above delivery, and I was surprised about their detailed answer.

Just now, Henryford said:

A Lenovo i had lasted just over a year !!

Lenovo makes a lot of computers. ThinkPads are very good. The rest not so much. 

I suggest look at it in a shop - if you have the opportunity.

Type a few sentences and look how you like the keyboard.

Most new notebooks have enough performance for everyday usage (except games). The quality and feel of the keyboard and mousepad makes a difference.

If you are on a budget look if you can get a 2nd hand ThinkPad. They are mostly the best you can buy. 

1 hour ago, rhodie said:

2 years ago, rode a Nouvo 135 from Pattaya to Somdet to drop it at the village.

She wanted to take the bus with the bike, but relented and we rode 2 up. Took 11 hours.

Pretty fun.!

Brakes and suspension held up fine.

Small fuel tank was a negative.

Pretty fun?

So, how often did you repeat this or similar fun trips on a scooter?

Yes, the brakes and suspension don't die within an 11-hour trip. The question is how comfortable is such a suspension after an hour or two or ten? 

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Road side tips are a common practice, 2,000 baht at the station or 1,000 now and no receipt.

We all know where the money goes

I never paid more than 200B on the roadside. Mostly 100B did the job. 

28 minutes ago, moose7117 said:

I thought you were referring to motorcycles.

 

390 cc hardly qualifies.

It is not my intention to play that who has the bigger bike game. It doesn't make sense.

My comments and questions were about: Which bike is suitable for which task?

My 390 is perfect for the city. I could use it to ride 500km in one day, but I wouldn't.

There are obviously uses for little scooters or big sport bikes and choppers. But they are different. But then, you know that already. 

2 minutes ago, Furioso said:

I've got a ADV 160 it's pretty good, perfect for Pattaya traffic but overall not a great scooter as I've ridden my neighbors Forza 350 and that's impressive.

 

What is the Rolls Royce of 350cc scooters to buy in Thailand? I've got a couple of friends that love their Forza 350's. Another guy I know swears the Xmax puts the Forza 350 to shame. I'm looking to upgrade next year. 

Maybe something like this?

Sorry, I have no idea what is actually is.

It seems Alibaba thought these things are appropriate for this thread...