mixed

Have you considered a YZF, I know someone who can import them.

I think the op wants an enduro bike, ie lights/elec start, the yzf is a moto x bike,and has none,.,the yamaha equivalant is the wr450, can your friend import that model ? .....

You are correct, I'm not sure, the OP should message me if he's interested.

Have you considered a YZF, I know someone who can import them.

there's a shop called Dirt Shop in On Nut, you could ask there. Maybe Red Baron could import one? Apparently the Thais in the MX scene are very friendly, maybe go to a race and ask around.

So the two CBR versions are basically the same frame, fairing etc? Would a sonic engine fit in a UK CBR or would the FI gear make it incompatible. I would guess the CBR 125 is made in Thailand?

I read the sonic has the same engine as the CBR125 sold in the UK. Is this true? Besides the motor, what are the main the differences between the UK CBR 125 and the CBR150 sold in Thailand?

I think this is a virus. Remove all plants and bury them a long way from where you will grow the next bunch.

What about stories from notthenation.com, as they still banned?

Aha! DS Performance = Dirtshop! Gotcha! But strange that they have different addresses, no?I

Not sure if this helps, but they changed addresses recently, I know because it's mentioned on their website.

I also know the Red Baron had a dyno, but this has probably already been mentioned.

There are reports of HP near 40. Not dyno verified. The things are fn fast.

That's interesting, the NSR is reported to have almost 40, this is from the factory however. I read on a Filipino forum they were saying the KR150 had only 25, but this is doubtful considering the late KR250 has 55. I know the KRs were right up there with the fastest 150 2 strokes.

mixed...thats a project that I am sure you will enjoy doing. Parts are easily found and cheap.

I cant tell you about the weight or HP.

Actually I'm planning to turn on into a dirt bike, originally I was going to use a Nova dash, but the KR was recommended as it's a larger engine/frame and more suited to the type of riding I'm doing.

So I'm trying to find out which models were lightest and most powerful.

I think the weight is around 125kg, but couldn't find anything on HP. The KR 250s are either 45 or 55hp, so I guess the KR150 is around 30.

That will be intresting mixed...a KR dirt bike

Hope you post some pics if it all gets up and running.

The lack of KR specs and tech info has got me going a bit. I will continue to "search" and pass on any info I find.

Failing that, I will pull into the weighbridge on Prasat Road, on my next 90 day report. That should be fun

I've found a guy who does a good job of the conversion, it's a lot of work, but ends up very nice, looks like a CRF. Most ppl just convert the 125 to race them, but when I mentioned off road riding he suggested the KR as it's more powerful and bigger, better for farang.

Do all the KR150s have the KIPS?

I was able to find these specs, funny thing is, it weighs as much as the 250.

Below is a pic of a converted Raider in the Super Cup open cup. I think this class is for Thai made bikes of any size. The pic comes from a Thai magazine and there's an artilce listing the work done to the bike, which includes proper suspension, engine protection and KX forks.

A bike like this can be remain registered, I'm sure if you went riding around town there could be problems, but I've seen some with plates and don't think you'd have a problem on dirt roads. Even if you did, a small fine would sort things out.

Downsides are their suspension even when modified, is subpar

How bad is the handling if the bike has had proper off-road suspension? Upside down forks, good swingarm etc.

Sure it may not be as good as the latest KTM, but how would the compare with an XR or similar model?

I had a look at some bikes in a workshop and was pretty impressed. The owner had a heap of trophies. He recommended I get a KR150 for casual enduro, because it's a larger more powerful bike, so I wouldn't need to get it tuned too much and it would remain reliable.

He was the first person to tell me the KRs could be converted, most ppl say they can't.

There was one in the shop, I wasn't able to ride it, but sitting on it felt like a proper MX bike and looked the part to.

There was a lot of work done to the frame, bits cut off, pegs moved and I think the angle of the forks was changed. New plastic tank, mudgaurds and seat. All electrics and auto lube removed. Had proper upside down forks and MX swingarm.

Apparently it belonged to a farang who was racing it. I was pretty impressed and am looking to do similar myself.

Technically not legal as you are importing bike parts with no paid customs duty.........however my cases are always full of parts to keep my bikes in in good nick.

So as long as you just walk thru it should be fine. Although there have been all those stories about ppl being stopped after passing thru customs and being charged for having to many cigarettes or alcohol. I'm considering front forks, I wonder what they would do if they found them?

The parts would be second hand, this may make a difference. What if you declared them with receipts. Any idea of the tax rate?

mixed...thats a project that I am sure you will enjoy doing. Parts are easily found and cheap.

I cant tell you about the weight or HP.

Actually I'm planning to turn on into a dirt bike, originally I was going to use a Nova dash, but the KR was recommended as it's a larger engine/frame and more suited to the type of riding I'm doing.

So I'm trying to find out which models were lightest and most powerful.

I think the weight is around 125kg, but couldn't find anything on HP. The KR 250s are either 45 or 55hp, so I guess the KR150 is around 30.

Actually, the KR 250 86 - 89 models had 55hp, here's the specs specs

I'm considering bringing some bike parts to LOS in my luggage. They will be second hand and for personal use. Is there any problems with this? Do I need to declare them? Has anyone done this?

Then there's the two strokes, I don't know the HP of these but I'm sure even the 125 dash would be well over 20HP as a standard. I'd guess the KR 150 would be around 30. With a bit of work and after market pipe, the HP will increase quite a bit. Either of these bikes are 5-6k with plates.

I think you're being a little optimistic with the BHP figures.

Without any tuning work a good standard 125cc two stroke would be putting out 15 or 16 BHP.

The figures for the four strokes come from manafacturers specs. I don't think my estimation was that out, for example a KR 250 produces 45hp, so it's possible that a KR 150 would produce around 30. The last model CR 125 were producing 40hp, so I imagine the watercooled Dash 125 could easily produce 20+. With work a dash drag bike can do 400m in 12 secs.

The two strokes are fast, light, easy and cheap to work on, I think they'd be a lot more fun than the KLX250.

There is Super Cup 125 and Super Cup open. I'm not sure what the limitations, possibily the bikes must have been made in Thailand?

Scootercross is indeed a trend in Thailand, especially at the teenage rural population... For more information you best can search Google with "scootercross Thailand"

Hopes this helps ....

Thanks, there is also the Super Cup, which is limited to 125cc scooters, but these bikes are seriuosly modified.

Dunno what those scooters cost, but instead of sinking all that money into trying to make a scooter into a dirt bike wouldn't it be better to just go buy a KLX250 for 149,900? Road legal and 2 year unlimited warranty.

....and apparently has 18-19hp and weighs 126kg.

In comparison a 150 raider has 16hp and a sonic has 13.5hp and both weigh less than 100kg. They can be rebored and worked to produce much more power. The raider can be rebored up to 200cc. Parts are cheap and if you break down in a small village they can fix it for peanuts. Either of these bikes with plates can be found for around 10k

Then there's the two strokes, I don't know the HP of these but I'm sure even the 125 dash would be well over 20HP as a standard. I'd guess the KR 150 would be around 30. With a bit of work and after market pipe, the HP will increase quite a bit. Either of these bikes are 5-6k with plates.

The green KRR 150 SE is the last model year, the next model that had a short run is the ZX 150. Same power as the KRR, but totally different frame and body.

Do you have any idea which model had the lightest body?

There seems to be a lot of this going on lately, converting old bikes into off road bikes. The most popular ones are Nova Dash, Sonic, Raider and KR. The bikes themselves are very cheap and so are the conversion kits, however if you want to add proper off road suspension it can be quite expensive. One big advantage is the bikes are registered, sure the BiB can grab you for no mirrors, indicators and too much noise, but they can't confiscate your bike. Can anyone recommend mechanics for doing this and prices? So far of been told 16K for a Dash conversion (without working on motor) and 28K for a KR, but this includes work on motor and clutch. The price for KR seemed a bit much, but the mechanic really seemed to know his stuff and had a heap of trophies.

The KR is more powerful and bigger, so more suited to a farang, but it's also quite a bit heavier. I think a convetered one would be at least 120kgs. The Dash is really light and but a bit small. Apparently a 150 raider can be rebored to 200cc, this is also a very light bike with decent power for a 4 stroke.

Would be good to hear from others with knowledge or experience.

I'm looking at getting a KR150 and fixing it up a little, there's plenty around quite cheap and I like 2 strokes.

Anyone know much about this bike? Such as weight and HP? I know there are several models like Victor and KRR. Is any particular model/year better than another? What are the differences?

Thanks for the help, however adjusting the res hasn't helped. BTW I'm connecting thru the multi pin socket, not hdmi .

Thanks, I will try this. The TV is at home and the working monitor at the office, so I won't know until I go home (where there's no internet).

So if anybody has other ideas, pls post.

I've just bought a computer and it's not working with my 32" LCD TV (TCL brand).

When I start up the Windows XP screen comes on and it seems like everything's going fine, then the screen goes blue and says "unsupported".

The TV is only a few months old and I've used two other computers on it without a problem. The computer worked fine at the shop and works fine on another monitor.

The graphics card is an ASUS EN9400GT LP

Any suggestions?