gobs

Thanks to all for the inputs...

Toyota, Chevy, Triumph... Mmmmmmh, many directions I was not aware...

And thanks for the offer Tony... If I get one before you do, it's me that will send you one!

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,

Gobs

Hi all,

I would like to install a standard "waterproof female cigarette-lighter plug" on the dashboard of my two bikes to be able to easily use GPS or Mobile Phone and plug a battery-tender if needed...

Something like this, strong and with a rubber or plastic cap:

But, after many searches, I can't find one in CNX... Only some cheap and plastic type female plug for cars... By the way, male plugs are easy to find...

Does someone know where to find this female plug in BKK?

In this case, may someone buy 2 pieces and send them to me in CNX. For sure I will pay them back with mailing cost...

Is it a possible way?

Or have you a better idea where and how to find this stuff?

Thanks in advance,

Gobs

Don't worry, be happy... And ride!

In ANY CASE, if guys are really decided, a bike can be stolen! So, for sure, lock your bike when you leave it, and have a good time!..

Right LL,

As says Stratos, the (supposed) greek poster who gives a FREE derestriction tip:

"not on the web because everybody is trying to sell the derestriction"

You know!.. 8000 Bahts, 2000 Bahts... or a just a piece of cable, 50 satangs

Cheers,

Gobs

Thanks Stratosa, great tip!

Where do you find this? The writing is greek, no?

Is it on the web somewhere?..

Ah, at least, something for free!

Cheers,

Gobs

Thanks for the help and the quick reply, Philip,

As I understand I've to plan a trip to BKK. Mmmmmmh...

Cheers,

Gobs

Pattayagirl said: "I bet he does'nt work"

That is: what are you able to do with nails like these?

In China, more your fingernails are long, less you are supposed to work. Meaning you are sufficiently wealthy for not having to do anything. Just order what have to be done and the wealth goes on... So it is a manner to show your social status.

At least in the past... But maybe some want to maintain the traditions...

Even on a computer keyboard... Mmmmmmmh...

Hi Philip, hi friends,

Following this thread from some weeks/months ago, I'm amazed by your knowledges, skills and results, Philip. Though I'm not a "muscle cars" addict, but a mechanic lover both on cars and bikes, what a great work you do especially on trucks here!..

And thanks to share with us.

So, I own a Toyota Tiger 6 y.o. with the 2KDF engine (2.5 l commonrail turbo 4 v/cyl). As I'm a cool driver its 102 HP go well for me, apart for some dirt tracks/lanes here in the north during the rainy season.

I would like to get some 20 to 30% more power and torque on my truck. But something reliable, trusty and not having some lights coming from time to time on the dashboard... Well, no worry and no hassle in the next driving years...

So for this "soft" tunning what can I do? As I don't want to go through swaping the turbo or adding an intercooler and so on, just changing the ECU by a performance one is it possible? What brand, cost?

And how it can be done here in Chiang Mai?

Thanks in advance,

Gobs

PS: it would be great if some TV customers/members of yours, here, could give short reports after achieving their mods and having some test drives...

Sorry Dave, but Yamaha already imports some bikes models here in LOS through official dealers in main cities. And as imports, due to taxes, they cost a lot... For example, right now, the FZ6F (Fazer 600) is sold near 500 KB...

Same-same for BMW and Triumph (and maybe Ducati but not sure)...

Some of the very popular Kawy bikes we see here and there in LOS are not imports. So their tags are more competitive (the ER6 is about 230 KB)...

About Sachs, they sold already the 125 X-road in Europe, where they succeeded the Euro3 tests. So I guess the 250 X-road would succeed the tests here...

They are made in China, thus the fair prices though they are imported.

And yes, it would be good Honda and Suzuki try to put some of their bikes on the market... But I guess they have their plan not to do it yet. Maybe small market, heavy import taxes and the rest...

Richard can correct this if I'm wrong.

What about the Sachs technology? The engine looks like a bit "out of date"...

Cheers

Hi Cromarty,

Cup of coffe, I think for sure (mmmmh maybe yes)... But more than that: NOTHING!

It is what I understand from Kwaker here. Lots of orders, so no freebies...

But better some bankokian boy gives you THE real thing!

IMHO, you are making a very good choice for the city. Even for some loops around...

Not a tarmac burner but a funny bike...

ENJOY, ENJOY!

Cheers,

Gobs

For more infos, if needed, try to go to

http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycl...ailand-f32.html

A lot of things to know (maybe...)

I agree Richard, the previous Anglud's pic is the 125... but very similar to the 250!

Now, THE 250 X-road (bigger engine and no white plastic parts besides):

Is it?

Don't know, but I feel like two tubes going off the cylinder, before joining together in front of it (through a "fat welded piece of tube", if I can say). 4 valves as a Honda XR 250 and its two tubes?..

PS: this time I hope the attachment goes well...

Thanks Anglud!.. Sure, better with a pic...

What happens with my attachment? Yesterday night it was OK on this thread... And I was sooooooooo proud to have done it right!..

I have to re-do my homework!

Oh, and what about the engine: single or twin? 2 valves or 4 valves?

As in Europe "we" can already get the 125cc (but not the 250)... So maybe a twin (2 x 125): it would be great!

Thanks for ther infos Richard.

Cheers,

Gobs

Sorry my topic is in double. Don't know why...

Please some mod can delete one?

Thanks,

Gobs

Hi friends,

First I hope I managed correctly the attachement files: sorry if the picture coming wrong...

I'm not very used to this!

So googling here and there I find this picture of the Sachs X-road 250 on an indonesian forum.

But no specs at all...

Is it this bike coming a next time in LOS? Manufactured where (I understand made in China...)? Distributed through wich dealers? What about the specs?

In another thread Richard BKK said "maybe under the 100 KB". Is it for true?..

It looks sweet with its red frame, underseat exhaust, rear shock and discs brakes...

Your thoughts and knowledges, guys?

Cheers,

Gobs

Hi friends,

First I hope I managed correctly the attachement files: sorry if the picture coming wrong...

I'm not very used to this!

So googling here and there I find this picture of the Sachs X-road 250 on an indonesian forum.

But no specs at all...

Is it this bike coming a next time in LOS? Manufactured where (I understand made in China...)? Distributed through wich dealers? What about the specs?

In another thread Richard BKK said "maybe under the 100 KB". Is it for true?..

It looks sweet with its red frame, underseat exhaust, rear shock and discs brakes...

Your thoughts and knowledges, guys?

Cheers,

Gobs

Coconut, you answered already by yourself to your enquiries...

So good luck with your new DIESEL vehicle!

1,80 m on a KSR?

As Richard said, Kawasaki D-Tracker could be a 4th option... Slim, awesome and fun in city...

Maybe already some on the second hand market... Around 100/110 KB?..

Sorry for "your mate", Mrsocks... A lot of sad stories like this one about big bikes...

As said before, the bike owner is "the named one" in the Green Book unless there is a true contract between the dealer and the previous owner...

Here in LOS, NEVER-NEVER trust anybody as a seller (and many times as a mechanic) in "the second hand big bikes market" though you may meet very "gentle" people...

IMHO, do your strong and painful homework first, and then, when you feel ready, jump by yourself into the arena!

Every big bike owner in LOS has a personal "sad story" to tell...

I hope the best to "your mate" in this issue.

Cheers,

Gobs

PS: I don't want to be paranoid, but, please, be aware that many lawyers in LOS, though there are very efficient professionals, are more interested by your money than by the well-ended result...

Spacefruit said: "you apply western thinking to a Thai situation."

I tend to agree with that... Same as when you "queue" at the bank or at a food-stall, or as when dealing with workers for your house, mechanics for your car and so on... The "thai-way-of-life"...

I think it is a "thai-way-of-driving" and you have to adapt to it.

I remember the first weeks I drove here (not in BKK but in CNX), handling as I did before in EU where we are all teached the "dynamic driving", and where we (almost) all use it. I think I was "dangerous" for the thai traffic, and it seems I noticed thai drivers didn't "understand" what I was doing.

So now (as for the thai-way-of-life: bank, contractors, mechanics and so on...), I respect (at least most of the time!) the thai-way-of-driving. Sometimes a little difficult, but what, I'm not driving on EU roads or highways!

Priorities are not the priorities we learn in the west. But as soon as we catch them here, not so many problems occur...

IMHO of course!

Regards,

Gobs

A bigger tank is useless... The only way is to fix the problem! Check thermostat, pump, gaskets, hoses and so on...

On an overheating you may break the engine, and then what about the cost?

No offence intended, Lenny, but NEVER, NEVER trust a seller: "minor leak so tank refilled every 2 days" meaning "my bike gets overheating problems but I never cared to fix it"...

As said before, fixing is not expensive: better to do it quickly!

Good luck,

Gobs

Hi LivinLos,

Maybe have a look here:

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automotive...land-21952.html

It seems to be a "company" based in BKK that works on import...

Personaly, I'm waiting for a quote for a Honda Transalp "brand new"... In a short e-mail, they told me they are looking for this (not a frequent purchase...) and assure me they give a "120% legit green book" in my name and a warranty on the bike. Their first target is the "customer's satisfaction"...

As it appears, they sell "about 20 big bikes a month in Thailand

I never dealt with them before and know nothing about them...

I heard very good things from Red Baron and... their very good prices too!

Maybe it can help...

Cheers,

Gobs

Hi Lenny

Cruising on the highway at what speed?

Here is an "average use" of the dito bikes... Maybe can help you to get a "clearer" approch to the bikes...

Let's say: engine safety cruising speed on a long ride on highway (estimates, not trully registered, hey!):

SR400 ? 110/120 km/h (top speed ? 140 km/h)

Clubman ? 120/130 km/h (top speed ? 150 km/h)

XJ400 or CB400 ? 140/160 km/h (top speed ? 180+ km/h)

The two first bikes are more adapted for secondary roads (or city and around), with turns, climbs, downhills and slowdowns. They "need" revs changes...

The third ones can do all...

Keep in mind:

- singles don't like high revs on a long time; a lot of torque on low revs...

- fours in line are not bothered by the high revs (they like); no torque on low revs...

- twins... half and half of both above...

These dito bikes are unbreakable if well cared and driven. Beware the "back yard self-fixing".

Your budget seems OK (see Dave's post and mocyc adds...).

Have a check too on thaisecondhand... A lot of adds too...

Thanks to correct, advise or add...

Cheers

Gobs

Hi Lenny,

If you are not a troll (and I hope tou are not!), maybe that can help:

In principal: when you are going for a second hand bike, check and ride the bike for sure, but CHECK the ORIGINAL GREEN book (not a photocopy or whatever!). That's to say: frame and engine numbers and color (same ones on the bike as in its book)... Numbers can be re-stamped and sometimes very well (only X-Ray can show the "work")... If private sell check too the name in the book and the name of the supposed owner in front of you (avoid the "the owner is a friend" or "the bike is in my aunt's name" and the like)...

Then, if all correct, ask the seller to come with you to the Transportation Office to change the book in your name and tell him you will pay when you will get the book with your name in your own hands (you can offer the lunch or coffee or coke or whatever to be smart)... If the seller is not OK to spend 2 or 4 hours there, better to cancel the purchase: maybe he knows his bike is not legal and can't be transfered for whatever reason...

When all done OK, as a rule you know your bike is "legal"... As a rule, you ought not to have problems in the future... I don't enter here in the bike transfering process from a province to another. It can be an other "special" story to be told...

About your choice, maybe define first a budget and the use and needs you expect from this bike.

One SR400 is not one XJ400, one Clubman is not one CB400... They are all nice bikes as well but there specs are so different!..

Please friends correct me if something wrong or add something through your good advices...

Cheers,

Gobs

I was not aware that DL tests where different all over Thailand...

Despite I know visa requirements are somewhat different from here and there...

I got my DLs 3 years ago in Chiang Mai: just eye-sight and reaction tests... and then, "please, sit down here and wait for your DL cards"! No writing, no video, no questionning, no driving! And the same tests were for both car and bike driver licenses...

But I gave in same time original and copy of my thai translated french-DLs (car and bikes)...

As you can imagine, very smart...

So: better to be settled in CNX!

Steve:

Have you already a foreign bike-DL?

Did you already ask to the Samui office how it works in your own case to get a thai bike-DL?

Cheers,

Gobs

Maybe periodic... but have a look at the bikes ads! Inlation of ads everywhere this month of March... Why?

Obviously many guys want to get rid of their piece of iron!..

Are things changing?