wjmark

Would like to find some better (longer) forks, bigger shocks, longer swing-arm (maybe), better wheels and rims...

Are there any brands or companies that are cheap enough, but better quality?

Thanks, Mark

I would like to rent a KLX140 or 150, Or even a D-Tracker 150

Pops, Mr Beer and Mr Mechanic don't have smaller bikes like this.

Anybody know please? Thanks

I would like to rent a KLX140 or 150, Or even a D-Tracker 150

Pops, Mr Beer and Mr Mechanic don't have smaller bikes like this.

Anybody know please? Thanks

Nat Motors is on Huey Kaew on the south side between Neimenheiman and Canal Rd.

Good selection but maybe less than the one on Kaeo Narawat Road.

I had a big problem with them, they wanted to do a load of stuff that didn't need doing on my m/c.

And they never had the right parts in stock. I've seen several other Tv members post about problems with them.

Second that. He rebuilt my whole piston and engine, and then decided it was only the electronic spark box. Had lots of other problems with them, and I don't trust them at all...

Sukontaa 199B includes soft drinks. They say they are a moo ga ta/ kung ga ta. Usually have two kinds of raw shrimp for either cooking at the table of on the grills at the back. Also, some pre-made Thai dishes with shrimp inside. Huge place (~1000 tables), lots of people, stage show, etc...

Been here a number of times. Pretty amazing to see 3,000 people all with huge smoking fire buckets on their tables.

Unfortunately, I find the shrimp there to be flavourless, and often with an odd pulpy texture. Unfortunate, as most of the food is pretty decent. And yes, they have tables full of pre-made Thai dishes - I prefer them to the food I cook at my table...

I hear that the Moogata restaurant on the N.E. corner of the moat is supposed to be very good. I don't know if they have shrimp...

Long Live The King - Chiang Mai

soft background - Mekong (my 700th post)

Frog #1 - Koh Tao

Turning Left - Chiang Mai (14th floor)

STOP! - Chiang Mai

Who's driving? - Chiang Dao

Spicy Shrimp - Chiang Mai

Ghost Runner - Koh Tao

Ice Cream - Chiang Dao

yes, can watch on my computer. Is it possible to relay it from my computer to the tv somehow? Without cabling?

do a Google search for:

'wireless vga'

and

'wireless hdmi'

Here is one by IOgear

http://www.iogear.com/product/GUWAVKIT2/

If you see something here in Chiangmai, please let us know!

Mark

are the pilates classes on a drop in basis or a block course?

I have to confirm with the Ballet, but i am pretty sure it will be a 6-week block, Monday evenings at 6:30.

We may be starting this Monday, so PM me your phone numbers, or get in touch with the Ballet.

Cheers, Mark

There is so much happening here, and it happens so very suddenly.

Aim for them spaces.

That is exactly the term I use too. "Spaces". Always changing, always fluid, and often at high speeds. Look for spaces and take them (if you are confident, comfortable, and able to accelerate strongly).

One point I forgot to mention - get bigger sticky tires on your bike (Vee Rubber are sticky, cheap, and made in Thailand), and check your tire pressure!

Small Thai bikes tend to have very skinny tires, and usually (always???) they are over-inflated to the point of insanity - even major dealerships do this.

One of my bikes is a 125 Wave. I put on the biggest tires that would fit safely on the rims. These tires were still smaller than the stock/factory tire that comes on the Philippine Waves! Thailand loves it's gas-saving rubber-bands on its little bikes. I disagree with that...

Going up one or two sizes on a small bike (as long as the rim is made for it, and there is room between the forks) is a wonderful idea - smoother ride and easier to handle on ruts and holes. (ps - this does not relate to big-bikes. Generally their factory tires are correctly sized).

"Aim for them spaces!"

Cheers, Mark

ps -

Just start with a rental automatic gear motorcycle in a quiet place.

These things are really easy, I guess you will be ready to drive in less than 5 minutes.

If you really need an absolute basic introduction to two wheels on pavement, then try a scooter (fully-auto). Maybe for a day or so.

But I recommend a bike with gears but no clutch (eg: Wave). It teaches more control. And generally, fully-automatics are scooters, not small motorcycles. Scooter - feet on the floor. Wave - feet on pegs. Very different - scooters are inferior for handling.

It looks like next week (Nov 5) we will start a Monday evening 6:30pm adult Pilates class at the Chiangmai Ballet.

Please contact Khun Meng at the Ballet, or PM me...

Cheers, Mark

Is there someone who grinds stone into small custom pieces?

I am starting a small laboratory project and need somethings made...

Thanks, Mark

Is there somewhere in CM I can find glass tubing (6-8mm) and various glass fittings?

Thanks, Mark

Are all the girls in the bars on loi kroh barfinable? I'm not talking about the ones in the kick boxing Soi but the one near Raming lodge. From memory there was a Thai kitchen cooking school down hat Soi. I think one of them was a no 1 bar and another bar opposite but the staff used to swap between the 2. Last time I was there I wanted to ask if I could bar fine one of the girls but didn't want to offend anyone in case it wasn't that sort of bar.

You can bar fine most of the women at most of the bars that are just bars on Loi Kroh (subject to how the woman is feeling and her other commitments, as described by WinnieTheKwai). However most or all of the places that are restaurant/bars don't have ladies for rent.

George Bernard Shaw once argued that any woman can be 'bar fined' subject to how she's feeling and her other commitments.

And Winston Churchill said, "We have determined what you are Madam, now we are only quibbling about the Price."

Taiwan restaurant is the Chinese place behind Nakorn Ping, and all dumplings are made on site. If they run out you have to come back the next day.

I don't know that restaurant - do you have more details please?

There used to be an old-style Chinese Tea House and Dim Sum place somewhere behind Suriwong books. I went there years ago, and now I can't find it. I think the whole block has been torn down. If I am wrong, and this place still exists, could someone supply directions - I looked about 4 times over the years and couldn't find it again. I remember it was very good... sigh

FYI - there will be adult Pilates classes starting in the next week or so at Chiangmai Ballet

CHIANGMAI BALLET ACADEMY

address : is at 362/30 U-Sa-Fa-Haam Compound, Charoenraj Road, T. Wat Gate, A. Muang, Chiang Mai.

Telephone 66 5326 0373, 66 5330 6357, 66 5330 6358 and fax 66 5330 6357.

Leave a name and number with them, and I will get back to you really soon (I am back in CM in 2 days).

Depending how many people register, I will try to keep the price at 200bt.

Like I said, leave your name and number at the Ballet, and I will contact you really quickly!

Cheers, Makr

Toey dim sum. Hmmm... yummy.

http://goo.gl/maps/r3kQY

+18° 46' 41.40", +98° 59' 46.07"

Yes! The OP wants cheap and tasty, this is the place. Busy all hours it is open.

http://www.toeydimsum.com/menu-en.html

This place is pretty good and cheap. But you can see from the menu that it is the standard Thai versions of DimSum. You can see they have gyoza (Japanese version of Chinese pot-stickers), but they are steamed (and too doughy for me).

But it is good - I eat there occasionally...