andrewrooney

Annoying as {3!@%%&!) when you sit down to watch a movie and 2 minutes into it that program over rides it and they don't pause the movie ! The PMs program ends and the movie comes back on and you've missed the first 50-60 minutes of it. If it's going to be on every single day at the same time, it should be shown on the channel listings and other programs scheduled around it, not over-ridden by it.

I was watching a real great historical science program which still had 15 minutes to run when it was cut off. Most of the history programs that started at 6 p.m. lost the first 15 minutes, I just gave up watching one series. My platinum package is due for renewal I don't watch that much anyway but I did enjoy the history and documentaries but I shall forgo them all until things get back to normal.

I have tears in my eyes.

Unbelievable some guys dare to complain about this. Try to do this in North Korea and see what happen. This is absolutely respect less against the great leader.

So... you're saying you want Thailand to be more like North Korea?

Anyway, I think rather than shortening the program or moving to another time slot, the good general should just try to spice up the program a bit. People have short attention spans these days, nobody wants to listen to someone talk about policy for an hour at a time. He needs to give it more of a variety show feel; break up the news stuff with musical segments in which he sings karaoke, comedy segments featuring popular actors and former politicians, interviews with celebrities, and maybe some sports as well.

Am I the only one who read the thread as "dark visitors outlawed!?"

Only if they come by boat

Am I dreaming wanting 40k for the Click? Prices are all over the place in the used bike classys

You won't get that much from a dealership, they need to make their profit margin. If you try to sell it yourself you might be able to get it though.

There's a thread on the Exciter already running, might want to take a look. Looks pretty good for the price.

What are people's opinions on the Exciter vs the Raider?

For me:

Looks - Raider wins, the Exciter's front end is ugly, though from the back it looks great, especially with the larger rear wheel.

Engine - Exciter wins with fuel injection. The fact Suzuki are still turning out a carb engine is a bit odd....

Performance - Raider 6 - speed gearbox vs Exciter's 5. Little difference in power, Yamaha has slightly more torque, the Raider is slightly lighter.

If I was to choose between these bikes (the Kawasaki Z250SL is the other option), which would you choose?

I think you've hit the nail on the head... Raider is better looking but that's probably about it. I would probably go with the Exciter because of the fuel injection.

Also I agree with ttaka about the comfort factor. Don't know how tall you are but the Exciter looks a bit comfier for bigger riders.

250SL is a good bike but has the same issue to consider: it's really not designed for the average farang-sized rider. Might not be too comfortable, especially if you need to go somewhere with a passenger. You might want to also consider the CB300F or spend a little more and get the Z300.

Well, that leaves me out in the cold.

Not that I really care. I don't shop in that area as it's far too expensive.

Now that I think about it... that's probably the whole point

Yeah strange.

I have never seen any of these or the R3 on BKK roads yet.

If anyone knows a dealer in BKK that allows test rides please let us know.

I wonder if anyone will rent the Exciter in the future too.

I would love to rent one and the R3 for a day.

I've seen an R3 a couple times in Lat Krabang. Looks good. Have yet to see the Exciter, but I suspect we'll probably seeing quite a few in the future. Good specs for the price, so they should do pretty well. I'd probably get one as an around-town bike if my Wave wasn't still in such good shape.

Wrong, any motorcycle confiscated in Thailand for TAX or even traffic violations become in the end the property of the revenue department. The revenue department has auctions several times per year where they sell the vehicles that are confiscated.

if the bikes/cars that they confiscate arent legal to drive... then how do they later auction them off?

wont the new owner just get it confiscated again?

or does the revenue department legalize them before they sell them?

got a link to the auction site?

They create a green book before the bike is auctioned.

Buying an auction bike is a bit scary though...

I know a cop in my wife's town that has been driving around a confiscated Ninja 300 as if it were his own personal bike, and he's dropped it (at least) twice.

Other bikes sit in the police lockup for two or even three years before they get auctioned off. Just sitting out there ignored through sunshine, rain, floods, etc. then once every couple years a big truck comes, they cut all the overgrown foliage off the bikes and haul them off to be auctioned.

Boring fight, yes, but I don't think there's a law that says boxers have to be entertaining. Maybe these people should have bought a pro wrestling pay-per-view instead?

That said I'm glad the fight was free here, I probably would have been annoyed if I paid $100 to watch it.

91 should be fine. If you feel like you want to give it a little extra zip you could try 95 and see if you notice a difference.

The emotional regression that Thai culture demands upon its servants results in some nasty venting. On the roads, when they are pretty much a blank face among strangers, is where they can vent and let out their aggression and frustrations, they can also bully, force people to move for them and act in all sorts of ways that gives them an extra inch or two, that they cannot do in their daily life and society.

Quite ugly, isn't it.

...and this is unique to Thailand compared to many countries in the west...how? Is that why there is a fraction of road rage incidents in Thailand compared to US/UK/Australia and many parts of EU, not to mention lack of aggressive honking.

Quite ugly isnt it...behavior of farangs from rich countries projecting their own poor behavior and incivility on a developing country.

Agreed. You see way more road rage in the US than you ever see here. Mr. Grumpy seems to have some issues with Thai people that he needs to 'vent' himself.

Thanks for all the comments. As above this was more out of curiosity. I agree that for road riding it's probably best to have the green book, although I know plenty of people who don't and I'm yet to hear of any of them having their bikes seized. I don't doubt that it happens though.

Depending on what area you're in, you may get away with it for awhile. Often times they'll let people go with a little tea money, etc.

I've personally met two people who have had their bike seized for no registration. One was a farang guy who had a Fino taken by the cops in Phuket, the other was a Thai guy who lost his CBR400 (in Nonthaburi if I remember correctly).

The trend seems to be that they're getting stricter about this kind of thing.

I personally really like the CB650F, if I ever get some money that might be my next bike . Seems like a really good all-round bike that is compact and light enough for city riding but has good power for longer trips also. I also like the look of it, too.

Of course, the Z800 is a fair deal more powerful, and some people prefer Kawasaki styling. If you're not going to be riding it in the city, the extra weight might not bother you. Maybe try to test-ride both?

In the past cops may have been a bit more tolerant of invoice bikes, but that seems to have changed. Personally I wouldn't touch any bike without a green book unless it's going to be strictly for off-road use or a track bike.

And yeah, definitely make sure numbers match and taxes have been paid, as mentioned.

Actually "Bigwing" has also smaller bikes in their normal Honda shop across the road. Not really Bigwing but they are the same guys as they store their big bikes over there in the warehouse. The Bigwing showroom itself only has 500cc and up as stated.

But if I'd buy a smaller bike, I'd also go to that particular dealer as the Bigwing guys always did a top notch job.

mayojordan, what's your budget?

Ah, ok. I'm not familiar with the Phuket location, disregard my previous whatever.

Anyone knows if the Big Wing in Town is a good place to go? I don't see CBR elsewhere except that place. And also, I was told that R15 is good for value, because Yamaha doesn't charge check-ups, is that true?

I was looking at the MSX and loved it, but it's really small for me.

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Big Wing sells the bigger bikes, 500cc and up.

CBR150 and 300 are sold at regular Honda dealers.

R15 looks nice, similar pricing to CBR150. I don't have any experience with Yamaha service personally.

For a new bike:

1) Your passport. Type of visa doesn't matter (just don't be on overstay)

2) Proof of residence. This can be either a work permit, a yellow house book, or a letter from immigration. Any one of the three.

3) Cash.

That's it. Take that to the dealer and they'll sort it out for you.

Maybe there should be a pinned topic on this one too?

300 000....it's not a poultry sum

I guess this rooster sleeps on the higher perches.

I see what you did there.

Mostly? It will avoid all the toll roads, but there are a couple bridges like Rama 8 that aren't toll roads but bikes aren't allowed. Otherwise you should be good.

My next bike, CBR 650 F.... hmmm.. any suggestions on how to break it to the wife

Remember... "It is easier to ask forgiveness than permission."

So I was in the Yamaha dealership today and saw 2 demo bikes, R3 and a exciter 150, I took the 150 for a spin and loved it, so I bought it, traded in my 2 year old fino.

Some of the positives of the Exciter 150 are lots of torque, free reving motor, very light clutch, great engine sound, feels secure around the bends and overall a fun bike for the city.

Negatives would be no storage and small fuel tank.

I think Yamaha have a winner with this one.

Awesome, congratulations!

Is there no storage under the seat at all? Just a small compartment like you'd get on the Fino etc.? Not a big deal I guess, you can put some hooks on it or get a topbox.

Once you've ridden it a bit more give us a full report!

^There are at least as many people disagreeing with you, if not more. Also, interestingly enough, many of the people disagreeing with you are the regular posters on the bike forum, whereas the people who are agreeing with you all seem to have migrated from the general forum or wherever you posted this originally. This being the internet, unfortunately it's impossible to ascertain whether or not any of you actually ride, but I'm guessing it's not many.

Your last post makes it pretty clear you're just trying to get a rise out of people with this thread. Therefore, I put it to you that you and your racist buddy are in fact the trolls, and I will abandon this shitfest of a thread. Toodle-oo.

Perhaps it may be to do with their emotionally repressive culture, where natural emotions are to be abhorred and held deep within oneself and not to be shown. Behind the wheel or helmet they are hidden and they can release this pent up anger and frustration?

It's pretty clear this thread is descending into nothing more than naked bigotry. I am starting to question whether you even own or ride a motorcycle; it seems to me you are simply using this thread as an excuse to vent your racist attitudes towards Thai people.

Your own problem if you let yourself get disctracted by idiots on the road; we all know there are more than enough out there. I don't give a <deleted> about these i ride my way and mostly focus on myslef and my surroundings.

They are your surroundings.

Change 'distracted' to 'noticing'.

Why do you care that 'They see your rear tire anyway'?

You seem to have a dangerous riding attitude and poor skill set.

Perhaps some riding training would benefit you and keep you around a few years/decades longer.

Notice, however, that he isn't getting run off the road. Maybe he's on to something?

OP, can you at least come up with some other insult other than the word "troll"? You're boring me to death here.

The usual meaning of "troll" is someone who intentionally says inflammatory (often untrue) things, solely to get a rise out of people.

It does not mean:

-anybody who disagrees with you

-anybody who asks about your driving/riding style

-anybody who questions the veracity of your statements

-anybody who doesn't share your bizarre, bigoted viewpoints of the native population

At least come up with another word. Get a thesaurus or something, mate.

Work permit is good, no need for a residence certificate.

Not sure about the Vietnam license, if I were you I would just take it with you when you go to get your Thai driver's license and ask them. If they accept it, you'll be able to skip the test. If not, you'll have to do the test.