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I've had an Nouvo Elegance for 5 years and have been considering an Aerox. 

Hired one in phuket the last few days. My impressions are that the Nouvo handles better than the Aerox with its larger diameter tires and slimmer lighter body. The Aerox has more go, and accelerates smoothly and quickly. Seems less stable on corners but that's just probably getting used to the smaller fatter tyres. The handles feel lower than the Nouvo making me feel more bent over, and the fairing is too close to my left knee. The body feels fatter and heavier.

All in all a nice bike, but not good enough to make me trade in the trusty 135.

5 minutes ago, robblok said:

My nouvo 135 does not go as fast as the Aerox, but it seems it might be limited a bit as my top speed is the same alone as with a passenger on it.

How do the two compare for handling? I find the 135 handles really well in the city

My old Nouvo 135 gets up to those speeds. Is the Aerox limited somehow?

Is it too small for a 190cm fatty?

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Vape away chums. Just keep an eye out for the boys in brown - they might want some tea money. Or a taste.

Don't assume your mates will still be in the country in a year or two.

It's a transient expat population. People come and go.


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That thing that hits the knee of tall people - can it be removed?

Is dogging shagging strangers in bushes?

People who say you can't wear shorts in Bangkok are plain wrong. I am out and about in Bangkok every weekend, and Thais everywhere are wearing shorts, especially the younger generation. While I agree that trousers are the preferred option and more polite, it is no longer correct that shorts cannot be worn. Wear them if you find trousers too hot. 

I wasn't here when Thaksin was in power. I'm not interested so much in the power plays up top, I'm more interested in the day-to-day street level - was it any different?

Anyone seen or ridden one of these yet?

*double post

I wonder when they'll come out with something new, scooter wise.

I have an Yamaha Nouvo Elegance 135, and I love it, but it's getting long in the tooth.

If someone built an automatic that was 150cc, that was, most importantly, as thin and as light as the YNE, with fuel injection and nice lights etc, I would buy the sh*t out of it.

The SX is nice but a little weak. The PCX150 it fat and I prefer a more forward seating position. The SH150 is heavy and quite pricy. The Clicks are OK, but small and I prefer the underbone frame.

A light, slim, simple and well built 150 auto please Honda or Yamaha.

Thanks - I picked some up from 29tire - good place!

Thanks for the replies,

Does anyone know where one can buy Michelin Pilot Street / M45, or Dunlop TT900, or the Diabolo's, in Bangkok?

I spent a couple of hours scouring the backstreets of Huak Hwang yesterday, and despite trying maybe 10 different shops none of them stocked the tyres above...

Does anybody have any suggestions for good wet weather tyres for a Yamaha Elegance or similar?

I have heard good things about Dunlop TT900 and Michelin M45. Are these the best picks for the wet season?

Cheers.

I spend plenty of time in the right lane. Often feels safer than the left lane. Never been fined in 3 years. FTP.

One thing we should all remember is that the British have their heads screwed on straight, and if they've developed best practice for riding in the UK, then all of us riders here in Thailand ignore their advice at our own peril.

From now on, as I commute to and from work through the chaos of Bangkok, I'll make sure I ride at least as slow as the other vehicles, and no longer shall I cover my breaks.

Thanks Carol for enlightening me with your clear and concise reasoning, and your flowing and precise prose.

May the sun never set on the British Empire.

Oh sorry just had a look at the thread where this has already been discussed. My apologies!

I've been riding every day in Bangkok for around 2-3 years, and I find I generally feel safest riding a little faster than the general flow of traffic...

I disagree with Carol that the only answer for BKK can be slow. You'll end up having cars etc whizzing up and around you every 5 seconds. No thanks.

Get up to the front of the Q at the red light, then it's a fast, but clear, run to the next intersection.

I've been riding around with some friends recently, and have noticed that a couple of them think it's safer to ride slower than the general car traffic, whereas others, including myself, think it's better to be going faster. The main arguments seem to be:

Riding slower: More time to break if something pops out, more control over your bike...

Riding faster: Don't have cars coming up behind you as much, can get ahead of the pack onto clear(ish) road

What do you guys do? I tend to ride fast, whether it is in Bangkok, or whether it's in quieter areas. Feels safer, and more fun.

Hi,

I'm looking for a decent and affordable place to train in Muay Thai somewhere reasonably close to Victory Monument. I did a google search and there's Boxing King at Siam, but it's pretty expensive (5,500 baht for 10 groups sessions). Anyone know any other farang-friendly gyms around this area?

All suggestions appreciated!

Cheers.

This bike has caught my eye, especially the 118,000 baht price for a brand new bike.

Anyone ridden one? Impressions?

I imagine this would be a perfect BKK commuter...