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Hmmm... not to be heartless here, but that would see like.... Target indentification... we have had a rash of bicyclists brothers hit,...

For the bikes.. I like the orange and yellow highlighted helmets... in fact 2 days ago, I have a orange accented helmet bimola... and of course I don't drive the bike a night too much.. just down to the 7-11.... which can be a thrill sometimes.

Keep alert..

Cheers Mate

Great replies - thanks. I wish I could also have a reflective sign on the back of my back that reads "Back Off" or "Get off my @$$" - but, that would have to be translated into Thai.

I was going to buy a Black Click 2015, only because I think the three other colors that they come in are boring. (a boring blue, and a boring red, and white. But then I read the black stands out the least.

Most of the research I've done, yellow is the safest color, then orange, then white. So maybe I should get the Click in white.

Does anybody here do anything to make themselves more visible? Bright clothing, reflective tape on their bikes and helmets, etc.?

(On the contrary, the Zoomer X - regarding colors, I think they do excellent marketing, their colors are hot - the orange, blue, yellow, green - but I don't think the bike has a nice feel to it.)

Beware, they are very sensitive of water, as if it rains on them. They does'nt work correctly anymore.

It nearly got me arrested in Cambodia once for disturbing the peace, when it began the alarm all by itself, and

stopped by itself after one second.

Well, that's not good news.

I saw a video on it, they soaked it in a bucket of water, and it still worked.

I would post the video, but it's in Thai.

Where in Bangkok or Sumut Prakan can I get one of these?

just a bit of front break and a bit of throttle willkeep you straight. I was 66 and I passed it come on now.

I actually used a little bit of my back break, especially while side winding the cones before getting on beam. Then, before I looked straight ahead at the end of the beam, I looked at the front of the beam, just to get on it - once I was on it, I looked straight ahead to the end of the beam. let off of the break, and put a little bit of throttle into it, to help my balance.

I tried doing the riding center because you can do the 2 day course and get yr license.. But it was booked out for 2 months.

And I was just told that it's booked for 3 months. Seems to me, they should expand their operations, they are losing business, if people that are willing to pay money, have to wait so long to take the course.

I am happy i was able to avoid these dangerous tests, guess i would have failed (fallen) too

I think it was easier to pass the test when this video was made. You were allowed to practice before taking the test. You were allowed to stop, put your feet down, and prepare to ride over the beam. You were also allowed more then one try at it, I think you were allowed three tries, now it's only one. (You also only had to get 25 out of 30 questions correct on the written test, now it's 45 out of 50.)

Now, after coming out of the winding cones from the left, you have to turn right (and use your turn signal), you can't put your feet down, and you have to keep riding for about 4 meters before going over the beam.

Having to switch the turn signal on and off before making the right turn and hitting the beam, adds to the difficulty of it. I couldn't see from where I was, but I'm wondering how many of the Thai people actually switched their turn signal on and off, and I'm wondering if I should not bother with it, hoping they don't notice, or if they do notice, still pass me if I don't use it.

I'm trying to get my Thai motorbike licence. I've passed all the tests so far, (including the written test, which is difficult because you have to get 45 out of 50 questions correct), but I failed the driving test, because I fell off the "balance beam". They don't allow you to practice, and they only give you one try at it. If you fall off the balance beam, you fail, and you have to come back again a few days later to try again. I feel that I really need to practice riding on that balance beam, or I will fall off it time and time again trying to do it on the test. I've heard there are driving schools that have a balance beam that you can practice on, but I've googled for it and can't find much for driving schools in Bangkok period.

Does anyone know of any motorbike schools in Bangkok that have balance beams for practice? Or any motorbike schools at all, so that I can contact them and ask if they have a balance beam.

Check this

http://www.stopngo.com/tubeless-puncture-pilot-for-motorcycles-scooters-atvs/

This is for "tubeless" tires? This seems very complicated.

The cheapest model does't have combined brake (CBS). Others do.

The combined brake (CBS), I think that is huge for safety. Thank you so much for that and thank you everybody for all the very informative comments. I've really learned a lot from them.

At this point, it seems to me, that the Click 125, Idling Stop, with CBS, (putting larger, tubeless, alloy wheels on it), would be the best bike for me. Not sure if I can find all that.

The new model Click already comes with all of that.

When shopping around for the "new model" Click, how do I know what the new model is? 2015?

Having moved here, in Thailand, 2 years ago I bought 3 Yamaha Fino. Never had any problems. And sometimes I ride about 300 km in day(but not very often). Honda Click- good choice for Bangkok. But riding it in hills/mountains is not very funny if you are big guy. I'm 95kg+45kg of my wife..And with 115cc my Fino is able to make only 50 km/h when we climbing.Think about changing it for PCX. Can't buy something more powerful because of my wife hating my style of riding."You drive like a crazy farangs and muslims in Pattaya!" .

If you've got a regular passenger OR you're a big guy...PCX. With the LED lights, it's a safer vehicle. Clicks are fast and a fun bike, but the PCX is a luxurious bike and a bargain here in Thailand.

I've got a video review on YouTube from here in Phuket. It's got like 100,000 views. I would have put some effort into it if I knew people were going to see it.

https://youtu.be/fqXk1rpQpS4

Does the PCX have CBS?

Having moved here, in Thailand, 2 years ago I bought 3 Yamaha Fino. Never had any problems. And sometimes I ride about 300 km in day(but not very often). Honda Click- good choice for Bangkok. But riding it in hills/mountains is not very funny if you are big guy. I'm 95kg+45kg of my wife..And with 115cc my Fino is able to make only 50 km/h when we climbing.Think about changing it for PCX. Can't buy something more powerful because of my wife hating my style of riding."You drive like a crazy farangs and muslims in Pattaya!" .

If you've got a regular passenger OR you're a big guy...PCX. With the LED lights, it's a safer vehicle. Clicks are fast and a fun bike, but the PCX is a luxurious bike and a bargain here in Thailand.

I've got a video review on YouTube from here in Phuket. It's got like 100,000 views. I would have put some effort into it if I knew people were going to see it.

https://youtu.be/fqXk1rpQpS4

I considered the PCX, because I've heard it's the most stable ride for a scooter, but a friend of mine told me that it's too big and heavy for a first time beginning learner like me, And, I'm not a big guy.

The cheapest model does't have combined brake (CBS). Others do.

The combined brake (CBS), I think that is huge for safety. Thank you so much for that and thank you everybody for all the very informative comments. I've really learned a lot from them.

At this point, it seems to me, that the Click 125, Idling Stop, with CBS, (putting larger, tubeless, alloy wheels on it), would be the best bike for me. Not sure if I can find all that.

Are there different Click 125 models? Racing, Idling Stop, Tune up...

And, what is the difference between these wheels? (The first pic is on the Racing, the second is on the Idling Stop)

make sure you have the correct licence and insurance, that will pay out when you end up in hospital, and no collections to have you repatriated.

other than that new Honda Moove, or the click 125cc

Yes, I will get a license and insurance. That actually brings up another topic, (maybe I should start a new thread for it.)

The website for the drivers test (sorry, I can't find the link now to post it), states that there are 30 questions, and you have to get 23 of them correct to pass, they also have an example test that you can take. I got 25 correct. I went to the training, (or whatever they call it), all Thai's, I was the only farang. 4 hours of Thai's speaking, and pictures and videos on a screen, all in Thai, I don't speak Thai, so I didn't learn anything.

They gave us booklets, about 50 pages, all in Thai. In the booklet, they have the 100 questions, and some of them will be on the test, I asked if they have the booklet in English. They said they have it at a different motor vehicles location, but they only have one copy, and I am not allowed to make a copy of it. Also, they said that the test has changed, it's now 50 questions, and you have to get 45 of them correct to pass. I doubt I can do that, if I can't get a copy of the questions so that I can prepare for it.

Yes, yes, I know, they are dangerous, especially in Bangkok.

But if I choose to take the risk, how a Honda MSX? Looks like a hot bike.

The best motor scooter is no motor scooter at all. They are death traps. Do yourself a favor and drop the idea.

I know, but I'm so tired of waiting for buses. And if the bus is crowded, no seat, it really sucks. A motor scooter would be so much more convenient. Dangerous, I know, but I've always been a risk taker.

I'm planning on buying a motor scooter. Most opinions I've received, believe that the Honda, Click, is the the best. So I think I'll get a Click. But, I know that there are a number of different Click models. I've seen Click 1, Click 2, Click Helmet In, etc.

I would love to see a website, showing all of the Click models, and explaining the details of them, but I haven't been able to find one.

If anyone could please give me feedback on this, especially regarding a Click website, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Does anyone know where I can get these two diet pills in Bangkok?

Garcinia Cambogia Pure and Vimax Colon Detox.

Thank you.

Thank you for that lostinisaan.

I checked out boggles world, it looks like it has a lot of good stuff.

I hope that you're not kidding asking such a question.

P.1's are usually very poor in English. Think about easy conversational stuff. Start with the ABC song as a warm-up. Please see:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75p-N9YKqNo

First check if the kids really understand you, then you can decide what you're teaching them. Have a few back-ups, just in case.....

Greetings- hello, hi, good morning- good afternoon- good evening, etc...then questions like "how are you?" with hopefully not the answer: "I'm fine thank you and you?" ( as they usually not know what they say)

Please check: busy teacher and boggles world.

I hope that you do know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet. Good luck.-

I am not kidding with this question. i already know these students and they are fairly advanced for K3 and P1. Yes, I know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet, I will incorporate a worksheet into the lesson.

I appreciate the greetings suggestion, I actually did greetings with the students I had yesterday, and agree that they don't realize that there is more then one way to say hello, other then "I'm fine thank you, and you?"

I did check busy teacher - I haven't found many ideas on the internet that focus mostly on conversation with one on one lessons.

You can easily sign up for free at busy teacher and then download all their worksheets. If you download a file in PDF format, just use a program that converts PDF into MS office word, change it the way you want and you're good to go.

You could also cover body parts and colors at the same time. Please see attached example. Just focusing on conversational English could be pretty much boring for the kids. Try to find the right balance.

You can use this worksheet and continue with numbers, how many fingers, toes, etc...once they're more advanced add the Five Senses...Cheers.-

I hope that you're not kidding asking such a question.

P.1's are usually very poor in English. Think about easy conversational stuff. Start with the ABC song as a warm-up. Please see:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75p-N9YKqNo

First check if the kids really understand you, then you can decide what you're teaching them. Have a few back-ups, just in case.....

Greetings- hello, hi, good morning- good afternoon- good evening, etc...then questions like "how are you?" with hopefully not the answer: "I'm fine thank you and you?" ( as they usually not know what they say)

Please check: busy teacher and boggles world.

I hope that you do know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet. Good luck.-

I am not kidding with this question. i already know these students and they are fairly advanced for K3 and P1. Yes, I know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet, I will incorporate a worksheet into the lesson.

I appreciate the greetings suggestion, I actually did greetings with the students I had yesterday, and agree that they don't realize that there is more then one way to say hello, other then "I'm fine thank you, and you?"

I did check busy teacher - I haven't found many ideas on the internet that focus mostly on conversation with one on one lessons.

You can easily sign up for free at busy teacher and then download all their worksheets. If you download a file in PDF format, just use a program that converts PDF into MS office word, change it the way you want and you're good to go.

You could also cover body parts and colors at the same time. Please see attached example. Just focusing on conversational English could be pretty much boring for the kids. Try to find the right balance.

You can use this worksheet and continue with numbers, how many fingers, toes, etc...once they're more advanced add the Five Senses...Cheers.-

I hope that you're not kidding asking such a question.

P.1's are usually very poor in English. Think about easy conversational stuff. Start with the ABC song as a warm-up. Please see:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75p-N9YKqNo

First check if the kids really understand you, then you can decide what you're teaching them. Have a few back-ups, just in case.....

Greetings- hello, hi, good morning- good afternoon- good evening, etc...then questions like "how are you?" with hopefully not the answer: "I'm fine thank you and you?" ( as they usually not know what they say)

Please check: busy teacher and boggles world.

I hope that you do know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet. Good luck.-

I am not kidding with this question. i already know these students and they are fairly advanced for K3 and P1. Yes, I know the difference between a lesson plan and a worksheet, I will incorporate a worksheet into the lesson.

I appreciate the greetings suggestion, I actually did greetings with the students I had yesterday, and agree that they don't realize that there is more then one way to say hello, other then "I'm fine thank you, and you?"

I did check busy teacher - I haven't found many ideas on the internet that focus mostly on conversation with one on one lessons.