ktm jeff

Was flying Now frying !

Im a mechanic. Those discs are new - the mark isnt realy a groove (more visable only ).It has been caused by a metalic partical (normally copper )in the "sintered" brake pads. The partical will soon wear out , then another will come into contact with the disc face -- and so on. Minor surface marks/grooves are fine and help clear surface water and dust. Hope this helps

At first it sounds destructive but "chains of car tires " bolted together does a similar job if correctly weighted down

Motorbike rent for 6 months about 15,000 baht. You wouldnt loose that much if you bought one for about 30,000 baht and sold it before you leave for about 22,000 baht

Hi Are they for an early blade ? rare 16" size. Can someone ( Red Baron / Bangkok ) order them in for you Good luck

Evaporated ?

Basic bike basic insurance _ 3000 per month

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Rarely post . Im in England now, will be back in Chiang Mai June for 5 weeks. Will retire there next year. Have found TV vary useful for gleaning information

ARSONIT LOL

Glad both bikes are now fine (Did you get the one back from the parking pound)? Who and where is this mechanic please---for future reference. thanks JEFF

visit to an oxygen bar ?

Try 247 travel insurance.co.uk 08455201065 Used them but never claimed seem very good

how much for the bridge -- cash

rkidlad look again,it isnt a swastika. - its a mirror image - the germans took the syle and reversed it

ask at the invisible shop !

Benelli started in 1911 by mother so her 6 sons had jobs. Has been through many tougth times QJ bought it around 2006 Engine a licencensed copy of a 2005 Yamaha R6 Frame by Benelli

Thank you everyoue, As you can see im a newbie but i have found a number of threads on these bikes but they seem to go off at a tangent somewhat, after a while. I have posted a more detailed request, giving my reasons for looking at these makes, on this forum (buying a new motorbike), and on the Chiang Mai forum (buying a new platinum etc). I hope this hasnt caused any problems - editor may delete if so - but i didnt know which heading would gather the most informative replies Nowhere have i found the shineray xy 150 gy wasnt road legal in Thailand, but if its not , that one is out . I dont fancy the Lifan , due to their gearchange pattern. and i have seen some of them in England !, although they may be better now - if not , thats also out. See,the list is getting shorter already. Platinum ticks nearly all the boxes, but the big concern is a rod operated rear drum brake! Unless they release a rear disc model soon. that will also be out. By constructivley going through both good and bad points on each bike,i may,by defult,end up playing it safe and buyiny a CRF 250 L . I seem to have half answered my own question,but i hope it has been informative to others,although some reasons for excluding some bikes are due to my own prefrences. Seems Keeway / Sym / M-Bike are still in the running. I again open it up to any good advice. Thanks JEFF

Hi Jeff, Im moving to Chiang Mai next year and initialy require a cheap enduro bike - (Platinum or Shineray)?. These "cheap" bikes seem to get better every year. How come so many kilometers? Look forward to your reports. N Jeffrey (JEFF) !

Hi, Im after some advice on buying a cheap new motorbike. Please see my more detailed post on post titled "Buying a new Shineray. Platinum etc" on the main forum and the Chiang Mai forum. Many thanks. JEFF.

Hi. Does anyone have any recomendations for dealerships selling the above "enduro /dual sport" type motorbikes in or around the Chiang Mai area. I will be moving there, from England, early next year, and untill i find a suitable house with a secure garage (when i will purchase a KTM 350 / 450) i will require a road legal off road style bike. I was a motor vehicle technician, so some spanner twirling is most welcome in order to modify / adapt the bike. I will be using it mainly for locating and exploring off road tracks in advance of ordering the KTM. Top speed or road manners are not a concern. To all the "cheap bike" haters out there, dont bother moaning they arent as good as a xxxxx, because i expect that at 35% of the price! I only require something cheap, that will be consined to second bike duties once i order a 430,000 BHT KTM. Any positive help,information and advice welcome! I will be over again around June time to put your information to the test. Many thanks in advance JEFF.

Does anyone have recomendations on dealerships selling the above ",enduro " type bikes or similar, in or around the Chiang Mai area? I will be moving there next year, and untill i find a suitable house with garage (when i will purchase a KTM 350/450) i require a road legal off road style bike. I was a motor vehicle technician, so some spanner twirling is most welcome to adapt/modify the bike. I will use it mainly for locating/exploring off road tracks ready for the KTM, so top speed and road manners are not a concern. To all the cheap bike haters out there - dont bother if your just here to moan they arent as good as a xxxxxx, because i expect that at 35% of the price. I only want something cheap that will be consined to second bike duties when i spend 430,000 BHT on the KTM. Any positive help/advise welcome. I will be over again around June time to put your information to the test! Many thanks in advance. N Jeffrey.