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0.25 grams of coke is so frickin little. That's not even smuggling. Its just enough for her to keep her addiction in check (you wouldn't carry it through an airport unless you were addicted). 15 years for an addition is insanity. How about sentencing her to rehab? Its not like she was gonna sell it. This country's drug laws are very draconian. However, she could have gotten off with 6 months I'm sure, maybe she didn't get a good lawyer who could help grease the right pockets.

Hahaha worst written article in history and worst explanation of how motorcycles work. The pot hole made him speed up? LOL. Suspected broken leg? Double lol.

The title should read "tax free wage increase planned for traffic police as citizen tips are encouraged"

Just watched Switzerland Ecuador. While the englishmen in the background were talking non-stop the thai commentators did a lot of oh-hoooooi!

This reminds me of Los Angeles when the illegal Mexican workers went on strike. LA literally stood still. This is the back-side of getting rid of illegal workers. It is a populist problem to be honest, there can't be illegal workers without employers wanting to hire them.

I hope this is just a publicity stunt. I didn't move here to live in a police state. I don't think Thai people will accept police harassment, most are just trying to make a living. There's nowhere to park at night for the khlong toei merchants for example.

I saw a terrible accident yesterday on Rama4. A bus had a mangled motorcycle jammed into the front tire housing. The bus must have it the bike, or the bike must have gone in front of the bus. It was so intertwined that they couldn't just drag it out. A woman was curled up under the bus too. I think the driver of the bus might get away with it, although I have no idea what actually happened. The motorbike could have cut the bus off too.

The only way to be safe here is to just stay out of anyone's way. I think if they punished bad driving more seriously in Thailand a lot of the road deaths would go away. For example, running red lights, speeding, sleeping at the wheel, drinking and driving, causing accidents etc. If there was a serious deterrent to these, less people would do them. But this is Thailand and most of us came here because of the freedoms at hand. It's up to each and every one of us to stay safe, big brother won't help! At least it makes you appreciate being alive.

I understand them, it's the way it works in Thailand. And does anyone in here seriously believe the fake rolex watches are hurting the sales of real ones? Do you think the people who buy fakes can even afford a real rolex? It's similar in China, the fakes just let people enjoy having a beautiful hand bag or watch. Rich people still buy the real goods because they can afford it and because of the status. The fakes are advertised as fakes too, everybody knows it.

I am glad some power is taken from the corporations who want nothing more than consumerist societies like the USA, with nice looking things only available for those with money and the rest scrambling to get some to increase their self worth.

Haha, I should start a new thread in that case so the 250 flame wars won't soil this exemplary community collaboration and discussion.

Online bike sites:

Oxl, mocyc, Craigslist, bahtsold, thaivisa classifieds.

I decided not to get it because of the carb issue and because of the owners unwillingness to let me ride it on the street in fear of being robbed. Most of all though, when he came riding in for our meeting my first impression was unimpressed. Bike looked old and battered. I spent more time checking out the Z800 next to us.

Will save some more money and ponder more. Maybe get a 250 Dtracker for the ability to go anywhere or bigger bike plus scooter. If I get a 250 I'll look into pistons and getting the cc up, full exhaust etc. Will also inquire about financing.

Oh god, we're screwed. People can't survive without Facebook for 30 minutes. It's a good indication of what the future generation is going to be like.

I'd love a NC30 as a second/third/fourth bike to work on in my spare time, with the occasional blast at the weekend. No worries if it's out of action for 6 weeks (which it will be). The safety aspect of the bike would still concern me though to be honest.

If you're using this as your main mode of transport and (even worse) plan to tour on it then I would forget it.

If you're ok putting down 100k up front plus 50k a year on maintenance then why not get a cb650f on finance? Brand new, totally reliable, spares available, much more power etc.

I'm on a student visa so I didn't even think I could get financed in my name? I don't have a Thai girlfriend and don't want one either. If someone finances me I'd get a brand new bike in an instant.

I just saw the bike and I could probably get the price down to 70,000 (its advertised at 85). The green book matches up with everything and the current farang owner (nice guy) is the second owner. Green book is in his name, frame # matches, no Honda wave 1 cylinder greenbook so everything checks out.

As far as maintenance goes, it has been serviced a lot at Dr Bike in Ladprao. Radiator for 1500, etc. He said they have a lot of spare parts. I don't care about after market but I don't want an AutoZone bike (shitty american aftermarket parts that constantly break). Not sure what type of parts Dr Bike has.

The things he has replaced are:

• Fuel pump
• Radiator
• Rubber things in the rear wheel rim
• Front dampers
• Chain, sprocket
• Others here and there

The carburetor needs cleaning which the buyer would have to do.

I didn't get to ride it but could tomorrow. At this point however I just feel like its an old bike in general. And I had enough of owning old vehicles.. So I'm on the fence, unless it's a real monster on the road.

Thanks for all the replies. When you guys say that parts are expensive, how much are we talking on average? Something like 50,000 per year in maintenance?

My reasoning for getting something like this was that I'll pay 70,000 and can afford to service it if needed. However, getting an ER6N for 160,000 is a bit of an investment. I am paying cash, that's why.

I'll take a look nevertheless but won't jump the gun today. But a test ride never hurts.. Feels like I'm playing with fire..

EDIT: Regarding not being original, I don't have a problem with that as long as the upgrades are performance parts and not cheap knock-offs. Fairing look better than OG too, in my opinion.

Here comes some pics and description:

Honda CBR400rr NC29, '92
- Fairings CBR1000
- exhaust Akrapovic
- Foot Yoshimura
- Tire Shinko RR + Chain DID + Sprocket Honda Japan (using only 3 months).

When you say redline the bike many times, do you mean at standstill? Is that okay to do with motorcycle engines? Cars shouldn't be redlined at standstill preferably.

The guy that I am talking to said it wasn't in great condition when he got it and he already dropped a lot of money on it. Has the books etc but will make sure everything adds up. He's selling it because its too uncomfortable for him and can't take passengers easily.

Is there anything in particular I should look for when I test ride it? Assuming money was just thrown on it, how long does it go between visits to the mechanic on these? I'm into traveling so I wouldn't want something that has to stay in bangkok. That bike is good looking Joe.

Hi,

I'm ready to buy a motorbike and have found a lot of 400ccs for under 100,000 baht and some ~1000ccs (GSXR without greenbook) for 115,000 and up.

Is the CBR400rr considered a decent bike? I heard from a friend that they are very expensive to maintain, break often and parts are hard to find. I sat on one today and plan to test drive one tomorrow.

Does anyone own one of these and want to share their experience?

What I'm looking for in a bike in no particular order is:

- Handling

- Torque

- Speed

- Comfort (long distance driving)

I do like the ER6N but find them uncomfortable for extended periods of use. I don't like touring bikes as I prefer responsive and quick throttle / handling. I need at least 400cc to be happy.

Does the CBR400 engine have enough oomph to keep up with Vtwins at a green light or do they live in the higher RPMs? I will mostly battle BKK traffic when I'm not going to places around the country. Could the CBR400RR be a good contender? I'd love saving the money compared to an ER6N for at least 160,000.

TLDR version: all hail the prostitutes!!

You guys are lame. The reason they didn't take this guy previously was because he paid them. Now that Austria wanted him they had to take him in; do you think they are gonna say they failed to arrest him previously because he bribed them or because they didn't know where he lived?

Karma wins!!!!

Who wants Suthep in charge rather than Shinawatra? At least the Shin's used democracy to get their power. Suthep relies on mob rule. Don't forget the people he murdered in 2010. This is replacing one thief with another. Suthep could never have taken Thailand as far as Thaksin did.

Oh, thai visa. Every single article is full of cynical thailand-bashing comments. It was fun in the beginning but bashing this article is a stretch. CP has serious skill at running it's various food businesses.

Sounds like the party's at Pitsanulok during Songkran!

Just like in nature, action trumps inaction. I guarantee you your situation won't change. Your long op is a testament to years of misery. Whether your wife is hot is irrelevant unless you value the attention she gets. The looks wear off quickly enough, revealing what could be a bad personality. It sounds like you are longing for a normal relationship where life isn't a constant culture shock.

Prescription: leave for a "business" trip. In reality, spend 2 weeks meeting friends/relaxing alone and finding yourself again. After 2 weeks you will hopefully build enough confidence to deal with the situation at home.

Fake! If it was wireless, where would you plugin your voltage converter? Into the air? This is just a poorly written article and I'm sure the truth has something to do with wireless charging stations for phones.