TropicalBlues

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I thought the idea about those bikes in Pattaya is to rev them on beach road and try to impress the girls.

Not that the girls are cheaper after those activity but probably some of the riders feel they are the man.

 

Thanks for the laughs, @OneMoreFarang. I ride for the sake of riding and nothing else but, who knows, in 20 years from now, maybe I will also hold a baby Ninja as if it were one of the girls from the Wicked Bar ????

On 5/12/2021 at 3:19 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

About the long trips: A long time ago I wanted to rent a big bike to use it in Bangkok. At that time I didn't find a company to rent a bike in Bangkok. On my next weekend trip to Pattaya I asked a few shops who rented bikes in Pattaya if I could use the bike in Bangkok. They all told me that I can't do that. They allowed only usage in Pattaya and near by (don't remember how far away they allowed).

So better check if you can use a bike for longer trips and/or far away.

 

Yes, I have also asked shops in Pattaya. Nothing has changed, the song remains the same: Pattaya use ONLY. Can't imagine renting a MTO9 for 25K a month and never be able to get the hell out.

Thank y'all for your replies. I think I am going to buy a good ol' (and used) MSX and beat it up while I am here. I am now living in the province and traveling along the slow vehicles lane on the quaint side of the kingdom will be quite a fun experience I reckon :) 

Cheers,

Yoan

Hi guys,

Would you happen to know a shop in Bangkok (or even Pattaya) where I could rent a "big bike" at a decent price for 6 months +? If you wonder why I do not buy one, that's because I only have a short term visa here, hence buying wouldn't make sense. I have been renting a CBR650R for months in one of the "tourist rental shops" and I am curious to know if other (cheaper) options exist out there. 

Thanks in advance for your replies,

Stay safe!

Yoan