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  1. Still riding it occasionally during weekends. Waiting for raining season to end and my friends and I plan to go up north.
  2. Been living in this area for 4 years and I just discovered this very nice cafe this morning, its only 700m from my place. The exterior Outdoor sitting My coffee My bike The entrance is a nicely decorated "garage" Interior
  3. 1. About my GW, due to the current covid situation my colleagues and I did not have a chance to ride to upcountry, so far I rode around my home area and twice to my office which is 43km away from home. I have to say riding on Bangkok roads not so fun or rather pretty scary for me on a big bike. 2. With regards to your earlier suggestion about getting a smaller bike, errrrrrr I did get a smaller bike, a bike that is much easier to ride though. Came 2 Fridays ago.
  4. Thank you so much let me see what options I have
  5. Thank you for your suggestion I get myself a ADV150 however you are right a 500cc would have been better.
  6. Thank you Issanman. As mentioned in my posts I am new in riding. I do admit and agree with all who said riding a small scooter and riding a big bike is different which was why I had an interim bike the ADV150 to gain more experience however, riding the Gold Wing is an entirely different story. Anyway there is always a first for everything. Coming back to the Gold Wing, so far I rode only on Sunday within my village, to the gas station and nearby places like the market and to some friend's home. When on the move, surprisingly I found it easy to ride, very easy indeed and cornering while turning is so easy and feel more confident that it will not fall over compare to small scooter and small bikes. But I have a few problems I faced that I need lots of practice (all related to the weight of the vehicle) 1. Stopping the vehicle, the bike suddenly feel so heavy to balance so got to fight with it 2. Moving off from standstill like at traffic light, once again due to the weight I feel a bit unbalance and fighting with the weight Both the above are actually very dangerous if I don’t get it right and get it right quick if not I will have problem 3. Trying to move the bike from standstill for example adjusting to park nicely, once again its a struggle due to the weight 4. Backing up the bike is a problem and need lots of practice, again is due to the weight 5. You may say to me “but you have reverse gear” yes I have reverse gear it helps but not as easy as you might think reversing a 4 wheel ???????????? 6. Making u-turn on a narrow street is s struggle, real struggle So it seems I require lots of practice. I have engaged a trainer for big bike but due to Covid lessons had been suspended. Anyway I had lots of fun on Sunday. I will not give up and will persevere to master it ????. Visited a friend Brought her some fruits Beside her ride At Caltex for my first top up Careful guy
  7. Come to think of it there is always a first time for everything one want to do.
  8. Well there's always risk in everything I am willing to take this risk with all the necessary safety precaution of course. If I don't do it I might regret it.
  9. Thank you. So it got delivered late afternoon yesterday
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