NormanW

52 minutes ago, bert bloggs said:

Oh ,is that the final,final,final,final,-----final final testing or the pre final testing? 

Yes. There are going to be floods of police at each end to prevent illegal vehicles entering ?

2018???

Yeah these signs are so ambiguous and should be removed. Their command of English isn't the best. 

They should replace the sign with a simple 'No left turn on red light'. 

???

35 minutes ago, Grubster said:

I kind of hope they don't,  I came here because I don't like many of our sterile ways of life in the west. Don't get me wrong I love my country but this is a refreshing change of pace six months a year. I wouldn't be here if Thais had all the same rules and regulations we have back home. It can be dangerous like anything else one might do to have fun.

I know what you mean but a little safer wouldn't be too much to ask rather than leaving things to chance at say, each set of traffic lights or junction.

One of the many things is for people to earn a decent wage and live more comfortably and therefore have the ability to pay some sort of income tax and then if the correct people are in power spend wisely on the infrastructure etc. 

20 years down the line everyone will see a difference. 

For me it ought to start at school with a proper educational system however that's for another discussion ?

Just now, oldlakey said:

I will ask Mr Grimsdale, and let you know, Norm

 

555 brilliant. 

Aye, the goodvold days are but a thing of the past sadly.

1 hour ago, Grubster said:

I live near Sakon Nakhon and we have them here, I know they had speed cameras on the ring road in Bangkok five years ago as I was blessed with a ticket from one of those. My friend here just got two red light tickets in the mail but the picture clearly shows the light is yellow, he still had to pay them.

Amber and still had to pay. Nothing shocks me here anymore!

The big question is "When will things improve in this country?"

13 minutes ago, Grubster said:

They are installing many red light cameras and sending automatic tickets in the mail, so you better have a legit address or you will be arrested at some point for not paying tickets.  Also many cameras being installed at crossovers ticketing for going the wrong way. Speeding cameras too.

In BKK or?

Just followed a pick-up with 7 people in the back. Wasn't that going to be 'enforced' after Songkran???

They should enforce the plethora of red light jumpers. But they won't. 

It's a national pastime!

Truly depressing. 

Insurance will pay out........no problem. 

Don't forget about the well established Pan Pan on the way to Jomtien. Epic!

Bake and brew on soi excite and Loaf bakery??

15 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Looking forward to strict enforcement of this:

 

 

As they say 'Priceless!'.

On 2017-6-4 at 2:09 PM, NormanW said:

There you go. 

 

Gotta love those super duper cubs ???

I'm a real rebel. Bored out the wave from a 125cc to a 135cc. Lock him up!

Can't wait to 'test' it ?

Told you about those parts prices ?

There you go. 

2 hours ago, kekalot said:

do those have to go on the half seat for the super cub?

 

 

or would it be just strapped over under the regular seat.

 

I am planning on getting a Dream for 38,500 instead of the Super Cub for 46,000 and get it vinyl wrapped if the prices are not ridiculous.

 

I would wrap the Super Cub too so it's not like I am getting a Dream to make it look like a Super Cub.

just because.. they are exactly the same bike, why pay 7500 baht more if they will end up looking the same

 

thinking little bit darker olive green would be nice like this:

 

 

 

Good point yes. I've got the single seat conversion which is a pain to fit because of the lock situation and a new longer cable that you need to fit. 

Yeah can't remember if you can 

2 hours ago, kekalot said:

do those have to go on the half seat for the super cub?

 

 

or would it be just strapped over under the regular seat.

 

I am planning on getting a Dream for 38,500 instead of the Super Cub for 46,000 and get it vinyl wrapped if the prices are not ridiculous.

 

I would wrap the Super Cub too so it's not like I am getting a Dream to make it look like a Super Cub.

just because.. they are exactly the same bike, why pay 7500 baht more if they will end up looking the same

 

thinking little bit darker olive green would be nice like this:

 

 

 

Good point yes. I've fitted the bags to the chrome grab bar that comes with the original seat.

I've got the single seat conversion which is a pain to fit because of the lock situation and a new longer cable that you need to fit. 

I'll try and find a photo for you...

25 minutes ago, Denim said:

If anybody ever markets some after market panniers with wrap around crash bars for those Honda cubs they will be onto a small fortune. A sort of poor mans electroglide.

GT Rider on Pattaya Tai sells original Cub accessories which include panniers. I've got the old brown saddle bag postman type however they've got the new groovy Kevlar type similar to the Ducati Scrambler bags. 

1500 baht. I might treat myself tomorrow ?

13 minutes ago, papa al said:

Both kick-start and e-start are gay.

A real man will bum start his ride.

A 40kg bum would be the perfect way to start a bike. 

As a teacher you have a moral obligation to every student NEVER to touch them. Duty of care!!!

Epic fail. Lock him up so that he can try his tactics with some inmates!!!

2 hours ago, In the jungle said:

The thing that interests me is that the Dream 110i was available for years and hardly anybody bought it.

 

Then Honda painted it some well chosen funky colors and re-branded it the Super Cub and it flew off the showroom floor.

 

Can't move for the damn things here in hillbilly land. 

Aye yer right. The power of marketing eh. Love the colours. So simple and so effective.