gobs

Ah sorry fm...

Some mod "snip" the link

I know, I know... OK: no links here!.. I beg your pardon, Sir , but it was just to help... No involvement...

Well, fm, if interested, PM me I'll give it to you.

In brief: 2 bikes F650GS (single), year 2007, about 15000 km on the clocks, good condition, but tyres have to be changed and batteries a bit weak (IMHO)... One Titan blue and one Black... I tested them both and I think no problem. Just my feeling though: for sure you have to make your own idea!.. 360/350 KB (tagged price brand new in 2007: about 590 KB)...

Oh, and I heard of an Africa Twin 2 or 3 months ago! In Chiang Rai area... Maybe not sold yet, I don't know... Something like 25000 or 30000 km on the clock... Price, if I remember well, about 150 KB... I only saw some pics and seemed pretty good...

Maybe I can find the link...

Just don't throw your money in a hurry, fm, if you allow me to tell... Many opportunities, big choice and some good bikes to purchase if you realy search all over Thailand... Just take the time to find what is going to just suit your needs...

And don't listen too much the mermaid's songs: there are a lot in LOS!

Kawy 250 a bit small for pleasant trips with pillion IMHO: weak torque and power... But very good for some all around bike...

Good luck,

Gobs

Hi fm,

Oh, you are here too

Good advice from thaicrb: yes Africa Twin is a great choice...

Sure BMW F650GS, single cylinder, is a great choice (I've one ). Then, have a look here:

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Some days ago I went by there and they were not sold yet! The owner/seller told me she was OK to low the price... She told me something about 350 or 360 KB...

About the new BMW F650GS (twin) I think it's a very new bike to find low cost 2nd hand ones (700 KB brand new!).

Good luck,

Gobs

Hi Greenside,

I think "it can be"...

Try to check rubber pads on the pedals if they are almost not worn. Try to check the fabric on the driver seat on the "go in/go out" side if not heavily worn too. Try to check tyres if original mount and how much they are worn. Not at the first view but: try to check if brake pads are worn, and in general all the nuts, bolts, electric harness, plastics and hoses under the body and the hood: must be "not dirty" or "not old"... All these things must be in very good condition. This will give you an idea of the age of the vehicle.

For my part I bought a Toy 4WD truck, near 7 yo, with only 50000 km on it... It was the private car of an "high grade officer" in Governor House... This man used a "office car" for his daily trips (and more), so barely didn't use the Toy... So that's about 7000 km/year too!.. I think the mileage was true, and yes the truck was in mint condition.

About the sound system, I can't help you...

IMHO, you can't never be sure, but sometime a realy careful visual check tells you many things about age of cars... Sellers/owners can't replace all the parts by new or younger ones!

Good luck,

Gobs

Hi INTJ,

Try to post an ad here:

http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycl...d-sell-f12.html

Many riders browsing the site...

If can help...

Cheers

Oh, I forget...

Somewhere on the Net, a specialised marine items company says: "watertight"...

I like the meaning of this word...

Thanks to all...

I'm afraid you are right KBB:

1) it's a socket (not a plug),

2) it's rather splashproof than "waterproof"

Sorry for my "not so accurate English"

You give me a good idea too about a chandlery (but here in CNX we are a bit far away from the sea!..), as well as bkkc gave me a link to e-Bay...

And I finally find this:

A bit big, but marine-grade (alloy and O-ring). About 6 $ plug + socket...

For other part, checking the DIN socket on my F650GS, I "discover" it was not at all even splashproof! Just has a average strong plastic cap, I guess to avoid dust or mud, but no O-ring or seal or whatever. At the rear, connectors and wires are not specially protected too... I just noticed the socket is mounted "head down": maybe to avoid water "filling" the socket...

Furthermore, in a heavy pouring rain, all your bike is soaked... as well as all the connectors, switches, wires and the rest! So maybe I worry too much...

Well, I'm going to check in a Toyota (or other) dealer what is available and how are these caped-sockets. After all, maybe it should be OK...

I'll keep you informed...

Cheers,

Gobs

Congrats bkkc! You choose a nice bike for riding in LOS...

Sorry, I can't help about the GPS (right now thinking mounting one on my bike )...

IMHO about tyres, don't worry so much... For my part, I think I should use the irc rather than changing them at the first time... and save 7000 or 8000 Bahts for my trip! Furthermore you should be able to make your own statement...

Just my 2 cents (of a Euro!)...

Oh!, and welcome to Chiang Mai!

Gobs

Inside cars, Tony, I think they are not... But I'm gonna have a jump in a Toy shop and look at it...

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?..