Wong!

I saw an absulute genius today. She could text and cross 3 lanes of traffic on her scooter at the same time. I really wanted to find out if she could handle a size 10 kicking her sideways as well, but I reckon karma will visit before too long.

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Yamahas seem to eat batteries, so that's something you'll have to get used to. We have had 4 Waves over the years and all have been faultless.

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Mine was delivered today.

The interior is more of a cream colour than a stark white.

Nice car. When are the tacky wheels and other tasteless bling going on?

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if you buy a pickup ,choose for the 3,2 lit 5 cylinder engine (only 100 000 more than the 2,2 lit 4 cylinder!)

2,2 lit is too small for a pickup (unless you drive it empty all the time )

Speaking from experience: no, don't agree.

And I have yet to see a 3.2 carrying anything more than a few indolent Burmese workers or the shopping home from Makro.

The 2.2 lt Ford has more than enough power on Thai roads. Amazing on mountain roads, great acceleration for overtaking. Driven Chiang Mai to Koh Chang twice. Very comfortable trip. No overnight stops needed.

Nonsense! Everyone knows only pushrod V8 give enough power despite what the 1st world is doing...

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I can't see it being a blanket 25K off any new bike- for a CBR1000RR, maybe, but it's a large chunk of the price of a CBR250R- a percentage is more likely.

BigWing don't sell the CBR250R, so it wouldn't be an issue.

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You don't usually come across as stupid, so I'll let it go.

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And I can not remember reading a post of yours where you do not come across as condescending, arrogant, or just plain rude.

I think you're great!

(Is that better?)

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I bought the mitsubishi 4 door, manual, two wheel drive turbo diesel last year and i am very happy with performance and the servicing from Mitsubishi it has great acceleration with the turbo and I get 1000 kl per tank on highway driving, just renewed my tax and it was around 8000 Bt we did 30,000 ks in the first year without a hic-cup

I bought a Mitsubishi 4 door automatic 2 wheel drive diesel about 20 months ago - I am well pleased with it - no problems, just do routine servicing. I selected the Mitsubishi because I liked its styling, cab is not as boxy as most of the others.

Although dealers don't "haggle" over the stated price, they do throw in some "extras" for free - in my case it was a bed liner, tinted windows, window vents, and chrome accessories around lights, door handles, etc.

if you buy a pickup ,choose for the 3,2 lit 5 cylinder engine (only 100 000 more than the 2,2 lit 4 cylinder!)

2,2 lit is too small for a pickup (unless you drive it empty all the time )

By that score, all the Toyotas are underpowered.

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Let's hope it doesn't fail the Eurocap tests like the current model did.

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I read somewhere that Honda are not going to do a 650X. Hopefully they'll change their mind.

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Although as expressed I like a truck......Surprised no one mentioned the Nissan Almera....Not a mirco hatchback ....decent size, Great price (auto/air brand new for 500,000 baht) ...drawback is the small 1.2 engine, but if just being used around town ...Worth checking out!

On par with Keeway. Dreadful piece of krap.

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Dellie,

You say that "one of your wife's nieces" is turning 18 ...etc... so my question is ...what about the others??

Also, what about other family members? I don't even get a Happy Birthday email from my aunts/uncles, nor Xmas card, or anything. Obviously it is nobody's business, but we don't know who you are ...so I don't feel too rude asking you this. But this seems a bit overly generous and like if you do it for her, you must do it for others as well? I could understand with your own children, or even step-children, for safety etc ..and yes, "cheap crap" cars cost a lot here.

However, I wonder if even Warren Buffet would buy his niece such a gift for her 18th birthday??? Better to lay out for education or even a home, something considered an asset.

Well I certainly hope that you have your financial house in order, and are saving like 10 times, the amount of this gift, every year, towards retirement or disability or other types of "hard times." Really I should say I hope you are saving 50 times or more, your total gift expenditures each year, but not many people in the world have that kind of money. ( I mean, people who can save that, if they spend $30K or so on one gift this year ... I am feeling safe to assume you aren't in that kind of money ballpark. And well that is probably a good indication that you can't afford it, even if you THINK you can.)

You sound like you might not be being very financially responsible ...I really hope you will make sure to take care of yourself and your immediate family first. Sometimes when we make a good income, we tend to spend too much of it, as in all of it/or more, so take care please. Maybe you should check out "Suzie Orman" on CNBC on Sat and Sundays to get a clue if you are on track or not? Or read her books, or someone else's. I am a bit worried about you!! Well, REALLY worried actually.

It is western man's perogative to get ass raped when living in the 3rd world, dontcha know?

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Honda just called to tell me to pop down to get a 'screw' (wife's translation) changed, free of charge of course. No fuss, just looking after their customers. Nice to see.

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Get her a Chevrolet Cruze. It's built like a Tank and has 11 air bags.

It drives like one too.

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I still do not understand why you had to deal with a broken down rental car in the first place.

Here is LOS - Land of Suckers

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^ I presume you're not in Thailand if you're riding at those ridiculous speeds on public roads.

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Just got back from the BMW dealer no r 1000 adventure as far as the guy in the shop knew. He did know about the small displacement bikes to be built in India after chatting a bit he mentioned a new retro bike, I ask got one here he says I think in the back off we go. Well it is the BMW R nine T 1,100ccs 110 horses of cafe' racer. Inverted forks, one open head light, and only a speedo and tach. sorry boys I am no good at posting photos I am sure one of you can do it. It has a old style air cooled boxer engine. It looks very small but with this huge engine, very interesting

As far as I am concerned The r-nine-T is the best looking classic style bike on the market. It's classic, but not retro - it has modern lines too. It's not trying to look like an old bike, it's its own design. Gorgeous. Sadly, more than 1M THB in Thailand.

*drool*

I don't know anything about small displacement bikes made in India?!

I do know about the Thai factory currently making the F800R. Hope they'll expand to more interesting models soon. Like that R-nine-T... excuse me while I go change my pants.

Not a classic but if naked, here is BMW recent job, BMW Concept Roadster, one of the best bike they have ever built IMO ad they say due to the positive feedback, BMW will go forward and release this model!

What a bike man!

It'll mess your hair up with no faring.

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My bike has finance in my wife's name. Honda BW in Udon used either SCB or Kasikorn. We went with Kasikorn with a 25% deposit over 18 months. I think it's 3% interest.

Kasikorn initially tried to pull a fast one by saying that they could only do it over 3 years, so my wife said we would pull our 9 bank accounts from them. They then woke up and did their jobs properly.

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Here is a link I found quoting prices/down payment/ and corresponding monthly repayments over different time periods for the CB/CBR 650F.
 
http://www.cb650fclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=60.0
 
The total interest payable over 24 months on CB650F is only 300k. The cash price is 285k..that seems like a great rate to me! 
 
Just wonder whether or not a farang could get the same rate...

Foreigner or Thai will make no difference if you can show that you are a good investment to the loaner.

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A bit of a dog's dinner when compared to other Ducs.

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Oh, and I left one of those ZX14 thingys for dust on the wife's Wave the other day!

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Had an idiot place his bike right in front of mine at a main junction this morning. He then dawdled arond the corner blocking me and everyone else and looked surprised when he got a loud "are you f**king stupid!" shouted at him. I reckon he was only about 14 and sported the brain-dead look that is so typical here.

As for racing, I've only had it from other foreigners. A Duke 390, a Kawa 250 Ninjaette and a Hells Angel wannabe on a Hardly Ableson monstrosity who ploughed up the main road from Promenada at full throttle and then had the joys of cars coming from all directions as they do on that stretch of road (I tend to force myself to chill on that 2km stretch of mayhem).

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My bike has finance in my wife's name. Honda BW in Udon used either SCB or Kasikorn. We went with Kasikorn with a 25% deposit over 18 months. I think it's 3% interest.

Kasikorn initially tried to pull a fast one by saying that they could only do it over 3 years, so my wife said we would pull our 9 bank accounts from them. They then woke up and did their jobs properly.

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Now,just a quick question about preference...CBR500 v. CB500F(and there is also the cruiser CB500X)...maybe to take the 'heat' of the Honda v. Kawasaki issue

i say cb500x. it is the best of the 500 series in terms of flexibility and comfort. Plus it handles nearly as good as a cbr500r plus you can go for mild trails with it.

its suspension is also more suitable for us foreigners.

dont go for cb500f. no wind/weather protection.

so cb500x or cbr500r is the best choice. cbr500r is also a lot comfy and it does not have a supersport ergonomics. It is also upright if you want.

One thing makes these bikes super fun at corners up there is light front end which makes the turn ins almost telepathic. Plus with its light wait, easy transitions.

I think the 500F is the best. I like the fact it's a naked bike and has no screen. I found the seat on the X very uncomfortable as it pushed me too far forward.

Im in the UK now , but also spend much time in Thailand. Im only giving my views/advice and experience , based on me being in the motor-trade for many years.Hope others dont think im wasting bandwidth. I must correct myself = The Honda CBR 300 has 30 bhp (at the crank) and just under 20 torque.The Honda 500 has 47bhp at the crank (or 43bhp - not 47 as i said - at the wheel (rwbhp). Production has been delayed again , this may be due to vibration problems as this engine has had many problems. CB 500cc range of bikes may be re-called due to the oil pressure problems. They keep going "POP".

What vibration problem? The Honda 500 engine is one of the smoothest twins on the market. Does that mean all the Kawa twins have been recalled as they're as rough as old nails in comparison?

^

Well that's a good contribution ,I see why many stop posting here ,seems to be slot of muppets around with nothing to actually contribute or discuss.

Please enlighten us all to what the 2nd hand bike markets in the UK and Thailand have in common then.

We all know the answer is nothing, but give it a go anyway.