Stubby

Thanks, Dell Boy; I've already posted there. If anyone's interested, I've compiled a list of places to buy and sell motorcycles in Chiang Mai and Thailand. ONLINE WEBSITE MARKET PLACES (POPULAR WITH EXPATS) Aseannow: Buy and Sell Marketplace Baht Sold Farang Mart kaidee kaimocyc (site has a problem remembering passwords) FACEBOOK MARKETPLACES Facebook Marketplace Buy & Sell (Chiang Mai) SECONDHAND CHIANG MAI MARKETPLACE Chiang Mai Motorcycle Buy, Sell and Swap Chiang Mai Second Hand Deals, Sell Buy Trade Chiang Mai secondhand motorbike Chiang Mai, Buy, Sell, Swap Foreign Motorcycle Riders Thailand (F.M.R.T) MOTORBIKES FOR SALE, SWAP, WANTED IN THAILAND Secondhand Market Chiang Mai Buy/Sell/Donate SECONHAND CHIANGMAI Thailand International Bikers They're easy enough to search for, but I can post a hyperlinked list if anyone is interested. Stubby

That is the successor to my 2015 Benelli TNT 300 below.

I might be wrong, John, but Benelli Keeway Thailand most probably assembles the bikes here, keeping prices low. Moreover, the new Benelli is a blend of Italian heritage and Chinese ownership. That simply means the design, development, and marketing activities are still under control of Benelli QJ headquarters in Pesaro, Italy.

You're partly right, John. But Benelli is becoming more popular in Thailand now. Benelli is also cheaper than the Japanese bikes, which is one of the main attractions. They're also something different from the usual Honda CBR250s, Kawasaki Ninja 300s and Yamaha YZF-R3.

There's an Official Benelli showroom and maintenance garage here in Chiang Mai and other parts of Thailand. As the warrantees have expired, I tend to have both my bikes serviced at Piston Shop every 6,000km or 6 months, whichever comes first. Piston Shop is cheaper, and its mechanics have a lot of experience working on popular bikes. I think original spare parts are ordered from Singapore if they're not in stock locally.

You're the second person to suggest Kaidee?. Thank you, VocalNeal

Thanks, JVS, I'm on my way ;)

Thanks. I know there used to be but it closed. I wasn't aware it was back up and running. I'll take a look

Thank you, jchfriis ;)

Thanks for that, I'll take a look. As for Facebook Marketplace, I have heard it can be a tad dodgy for some products and services. However, I have bought three motorcycles from the platform over the past few years, and experience was a positive one. I have heard a few less than positive stories, though, so perhaps I've just been lucky.

I got a message a couple of weeks after applying for my new UK passport wanting to know if I was a dual passport holder. I'm not, and I don't know why PP office asked the question. It will be ready to pick up this week. Total time, about six weeks.

Howdy all, I'm leaving Chiang Mai for a while and have been trying to sell my two beautiful, well-maintained Benelli motorcycles (naked 300 and a TRK 502 tourer). There hasn't been much reaction thus far, so my plan B is to put them into storage until I return. I’ll either try selling them again at the start of next high season or consider part-exchanging them when I upgrade to a new bike. Before I do that, though, does anyone know of any better places to attract biker's attention in CM other than Facebook Marketplace or Baht & Sold? I've probably covered my bases, but it never hurts to ask, just in case. Cheers, Stubby

Hey all, I'm heading away for a while and have been trying to sell my two beautiful, well-maintained Benelli motorcycles (naked 300 and TRK 502 tourer) in Chiang Mai. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much interest so far, so I’ll probably put them into storage until I return. I’ll either try selling them again at the start of next high season or consider part-exchanging them when I upgrade to a new bike. Before I do that, though, does anyone know of any better places to attract attention than Facebook Marketplace or Baht & Sold? I’m guessing not, but it never hurts to ask, just in case. Cheers, Stubby

Thanks, Jack. The first thing I did was search Google images, but to no avail. The battery stays in fine with black tape, but the sensitivity of the spare remote is so poor that you almost have to touch the bike to work the alarm. The original could be activated/deactivated from inside the house with all the doors and windows shut. I've given up on it, and will replace the system with another at some point ;) Stubby

Here's a video quoting the WHO from over a year ago:

Thanks, papa al. I already did that. I found some systems with similar-shaped remotes, but they weren't the same product. This is mine, a no-name system, but despite being anonymous, it was working great, and even included luggage alarms.

Good morning, bike enthusiasts. My bike is kitted out with a pretty decent alarm system. Unfortunately, the remote control fell off the key fob while I was riding. I have a spare—of sorts—but it's missing the battery door. I can hold the battery in with tape, but the other issue with the spare is that you have to be right on top of the bike to activate and deactivate the alarm. WOT, NO BRAND? Well, I can't find a brand name anywhere on the system. So, my question is this: does anyone have experience with universal remote controls for motorcycle alarms, or will I simply have to replace the existing setup with a brand new one? Thanks, in advance. Stubby

AARG! THE PLANET'S BURNING — CULL THE COWS AND RUN FROM THE MONKEY POX! Some argue that a high percentage of illegal migrants are climate refugees. And if they're running from "global warming" they could find themselves freezing to death in the UK, like so many of the poorer pensioners do each year. Yet, everyone keeps banging on about how the earth is on fire. It's not! It's another fear tactic used by the global elite to push yet more draconian laws to control the ant farm (that's us, by the way). But did you know that every year, the cold kills almost ten times as many people as heat? [1][2] Surely, the British people are right to have serious concerns. I mean, why would anyone welcome so many "undocumented" young men being put up in hotels and hostels across the length and breadth of a green and pleasant land? Who are they? Where do they really come from? And…. why are they really here? I think what we're seeing is just the start of the anti (Illegal) immigration protests. Let's just hope that the next wave of demonstrations pass off peacefully. 1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2023/hot-cold-extreme-temperature-deaths/ 2. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00081-4/fulltext

Thank you, Soomdae. So, it sounds like you can keep trying if you fail, until you pass, which is useful. Someone told me a while back that if you fail, you can't do the test again for another two weeks. It appears they were wrong or misinformed. That would have made it awkward seeing as each residence certificate is only valid for 30 days.

Thanks for all your replies, everyone. It makes sense now. I thought that I was probably needed to download a different app with a different name. @Soondae, I already signed up for that site. I thought there might be an option to practice and watch training videos. It seems not. From what I can see, I have to just do the test, but I was hoping to do a little prep in advance. I'm told there are 500 questions in the database, and you get 50 random questions to answer. I hope it's not too difficult. I mean, it's been a zillion years since I had to sit a test for anything. @alesaldana Thanks for that link. I'll read through the most recent updates later ;) I'll post here on my progress, as it may prove useful for others. Stubby

Hi, Folks. It was suggested to me to download the DLT QR License App, where I can watch the training video at my leisure. Downloading the app is straightforward, yet it's all in Thai. Does anyone know if I need to search for something else (like a different name) to get the English version? Or is that no longer available? Thank you in advance. Stubby

Thank you, Novacova, that's very useful ;) Unfortunately, the app is only in Thai. It's English in Google Play Store, but Thai after download. I'll see if the video is available on the PC.

Hi, Folks, I've just enquired to an agency about the current driving license renewal document requirements. It seems they're the same as five years ago. However, they did say I have to sit a CBT test this time. I've never had to do a test before, so I called a friend who has recently got his first Thai driving license. He said there are 50 random questions and some of them are quite tricky and don't always make a lot of sense. Does anyone know if there is anywhere I can do some mock tests to prepare? Furthermore, how much prep is actually required. Surely, it can't be that difficult with so many new drivers on the road every month? That said, 50 random questions against a ticking clock does sound quite daunting. Stubby

Thanks, Prubangboy, I'll have a gander ;)

Hello, Chiang Mai Expats. I'm most likely going to move in the New Year. I usually go through an agent when looking for properties and will probably do the same this time. Even so, it doesn't hurt to ask local expats for suggestions. I live in a single-story, 3-bed, 2-bath detached house in a moo baan. I've been very happy here for the past few years but fancy a change. Being able to jump between properties and locations is one of the joys of renting. I would prefer to stay in the Hang Dong area, but I could change my mind if the right property comes along elsewhere. If anyone knows of any new-ish developments that I might want to consider, please let me know. My budget is between 12-15,000 THB/Mo. Thanks in advance.