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How very disingenuous. You point us to a right wing anti-immigrant website. Those people are tea party people! They won't vote for Obama. The genius of Obama's move is that he expands the LATINO vote which he was already winning decisively, and which is so very important in some contested states. He also puts Romney in a bind politically because Romney wants/needs to appeal to BOTH the radical right wing anti-immigrant tea partiers AND Latinos. Impossible. Yes Romney may pick Rubio for veep now, but it's insulting to Latinos to think they will fall for that. They will not.
Well JT it would appear by reading the link and the remarks underneath it is anything but a winner, and we do not have long to wait now do wehttp://www.freerepub...s/2895655/postsWell done President Obama (in this important election year)! As with his bold and risky leadership on the gay marriage issue, Obama once again leads to do the right thing for this specific class of valued young immigrants. Obama's got his mojo back, that's for sure. What's next? Coming out for decriminalization of marijuana? There's nothing wrong with mixing good policy with good politics. Yes, politically this immigration move is a huge WINNER.
This has become an extremely racialized election. Romney has the white vote wrapped up. That's it. Obama has every other demographic.
Yes it's a political move Duh! And Romney picking Rubio won't be a political move? The difference is on this issue Obama clearly has a strong advantage now with Latinos.
Romney sure as hell doesn't have MY white vote! Does he really have the white vote "wrapped up"? I wouldn't be so sure.
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i recommend ya run Seacon track a few times to get the hang of your bike. It's, local, cheap and fun - if a bit tight for a bike over about 250 IMHO. YOu can find it in the pinned bike map thread.
Once youre bored with Seacon, then a trip to Bira would be next. I recommend an overnight trip as you'll be toast, and day half-gone, once you arrive at Bira from Bangkok.
Bangkok Racing Circuit behing Seacon Square closed several months ago. Owners sold the land and cashed in.
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Some more pics from this weekend's tour. These were taken my Rex, aka Moto-Rex from GT-Rider dot com
The highway 120 dinosaurs!
Happy Trails!
Tony
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Anyway Ray, since the bike's not running right you should send it in a pick-up to avoid any more damage to the engine. My understanding is that it's no problem to send a bike across the friendship bridge in the back of a truck, assuming you have all the paperwork for the bike.
If you wanted to, you could send your bike to Bangkok for repairs. Shipping would cost around 2000-2500 Baht and once it's fixed you could ride it home.
Here in Bangkok I'd recommend Dr. Bike as they specialize in cruisers, have good mechanics and charge reasonable rates.
Here's a link with contact info for you:
http://www.dr-bikeba...m/store/contact
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Its kind of hit and miss --- currently they are letting Thai registered bikes north-bound into Laos at Nong Khai, Thailand.
Ray - Fuark over in Vientiane is an excellent mechanic, not so far from you, any way you can get the bike there?
Sorry Mai Dai, I'm no mechanic. I think it's timing. Shade tree mechanics is all we have in UDON
Vientene woud be great, the bike has a real book on it. But the last I heard you can't enter Lao from Nong Khai with a bike although you can come into Thailand there.
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I can't tell you what to do about your elbow, but I can suggest eliminating having to hold that f'ing throttle spring open for 5 or 6 hours at a pull. Get a Kaoko or Throttlemeister throttle damper (lock). I have used one for years (Throttlemeister on my Beemer back in the States and Kaoko on my current ER6n). I wouldn't leave home without it. If you have to keep the throttle cranked open with your hand, how in the hell can you scratch your nose and your balls at the same time? I can do this at 160 without sudden deceleration.
I could see a throttle lock or cruise control being useful in a country like the US where you can ride for hours at a time on the interstate at a constant speed.
But here in Thailand I find that, the road conditions being what they are, it's rare to go more than a short distance before you need to throttle off.
In Thailand it would be wise to always keep at least one hand on the handlebars.
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Yep, be carefull when installing such aftermarket things like frame protectors (frame sliders) on your Kawasaki. You risk breaking the frame which is NOT covered by warranty
Yep, modifications to frame and/or engine usually do void a factory warranty on any vehicle. Best to realize this fact and know what you're doing before you start messing about.
I just put cut style frame sliders on my CBR 1000. I don't believe any modifications to the frame were made to do it. Do you think this will effect my warranty?
If the sliders you installed bend or crack your frame would you expect the damage to be covered by your Honda warranty?
You should probably take a moment to READ your warranty.
Most vehicle warranties include language that specifically excludes damage caused by unauthorized modifications of the vehicle or installation of unauthorized parts.
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Yep, be carefull when installing such aftermarket things like frame protectors (frame sliders) on your Kawasaki. You risk breaking the frame which is NOT covered by warranty
Yep, modifications to frame and/or engine usually do void a factory warranty on any vehicle. Best to realize this fact and know what you're doing before you start messing about.
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Quit wasting money on shade tree mechanics and get your bike to someone who knows what they are doing, or fix it yourself. You're retired, so I imagine you should have plenty of free time on your hands. The virago engine is not very complex. One cylinder has spark but doesn't fire could be any number of problems. Are you sure the cylinder is getting fuel? Have you checked the timing? Eliminate the simple possibilities first. And it should go without saying- don't ride the bike if it's only firing on one cylinder!!!
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Shame on your Richard- that is NOT a stock EX650.
Kawasaki has NEVER used hex bolts to mount the engine to the frame.
More likely that damage was caused by the owner. Since the stock bolts have been replaced one might assume that the owner had installed crash bungs on the bike. Then they crashed the bike, cracked the frame, removed the damaged crash bung, but forgot to reinstall the original factory bolts.
Kawasaki, like pretty much every other vehicle manufacturer, has had quality control issues over the years which usually result in a recall and fix.
Most recent Kawasaki factory recall involved a bad batch of circlips that were brittle and prone to failure:
2012 Kawasaki Motorcycle Recall
Kawasaki has recalled certain model Ninja 250, Ninja 650 and Versys motorcycles due footpeg issues; the Japanese manufacturer says 792 models are affected.
The 2012 motorcycles involved in the recalled are as follows: EX250JCF, EX250JCFA, EX250JCFAL, EX250JCFL, EX650ECF, EX650ECFL, KLE650CCF, KLE650CCFL.
Kawasaki says due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the clips on the mounting pins for the passenger footpeg can break and detach from the motorcycle. If the footpeg detaches, it may cause a distraction to the rider and a road hazard for other drivers.
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin clips, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on March 12.
Source: http://www.ultimatem...-250-650-versys
Shame on you Richard for yet another bald faced lie.
Our Kawasaki expert speaks again, and again has now idea what he is talking about.... http://www.motorcycl...F/_/R-EPI-93423
It's remarkable how many recalls you can find from Thai manufactured Kawasaki models at the US government website http://www.cpsc.gov/ for the fun of it compare it to Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki motorcycles... (p.s. Lifan only has one recall/failure as a ATV did not meet the US enviromental specs)
Good old Richard, done in yet again by his inability to READ simple English:
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Kawasaki is to replace the cracked frame of an MCN reader’s ER-6f as a goodwill gesture but has not acknowledged a fault with the model.
The firm has attributed failures on the ER-6n naked version to vibration caused by aftermarket crash protectors.
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I made it bold and underlined it for you Richard. I'm actually rather surprised Kawasaki would give the owner a new frame when it's clear that the owner modification caused the problem in the first place.
Your claim that the bike came from the factory with a cracked frame is of course complete <deleted>.
Care to try again?
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can't really take any notice of mcn tests as the Honda is double the price over in the uk, if they were getting it for the thai price be a different story
Mcn did the same with the klx ,review said it was basically useless you obviously don't see tony posting that review up though.
Musta missed that one- why don't you post a link?
What's going on a mcn?! They used to be a pretty reputable publication. I've never seen a more inept review than the one I just shared...
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Thanks guys!
Another vid- this one showing a couple washouts and a landslide on route 1333. What a contrast to the beginning, eh?
Washouts and Landslide on Route 1333, Nan, Thailand. Suzuki GSXR 1000 Bike Cam!
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sounds like a complete death-trap.....not good when stuff comes loose or falls off at 180 kph
The first time I rode a Lifan a foot peg broke when I give at a little suspension bounce. Stuff of nightmares.
The first time i rode my Tiger Boxer (coming directly from the Tiger factory) the screws for mounting the front brake weren't tighten. This i would call a nightmare.
Yes, it's really terrible if a foodpeg breaks of a motorcycle... But nightmares happen with all motorcycles, not sure I will call Thai Kawasaki motorcycles any better... see the picture of a cracked frame of a Kawasaki Ninja 650R, and this without the new owner even doing anything extreme... Mechanics believe that it was already cracked while leaving the Kawasaki factory... that is some serious quality control issue....
Shame on your Richard- that is NOT a stock EX650.
Kawasaki has NEVER used hex bolts to mount the engine to the frame.
More likely that damage was caused by the owner. Since the stock bolts have been replaced one might assume that the owner had installed crash bungs on the bike. Then they crashed the bike, cracked the frame, removed the damaged crash bung, but forgot to reinstall the original factory bolts.
Kawasaki, like pretty much every other vehicle manufacturer, has had quality control issues over the years which usually result in a recall and fix.
Most recent Kawasaki factory recall involved a bad batch of circlips that were brittle and prone to failure:
2012 Kawasaki Motorcycle Recall
Kawasaki has recalled certain model Ninja 250, Ninja 650 and Versys motorcycles due footpeg issues; the Japanese manufacturer says 792 models are affected.
The 2012 motorcycles involved in the recalled are as follows: EX250JCF, EX250JCFA, EX250JCFAL, EX250JCFL, EX650ECF, EX650ECFL, KLE650CCF, KLE650CCFL.
Kawasaki says due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the clips on the mounting pins for the passenger footpeg can break and detach from the motorcycle. If the footpeg detaches, it may cause a distraction to the rider and a road hazard for other drivers.
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin clips, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on March 12.
Source: http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2012/kawasaki-recalls-ninja-250-650-versys
Shame on you Richard for yet another bald faced lie.
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Just because a company mocks up a concept or prototype doesn't mean it's actually going to be produced.
Anyone see the Honda V4 at last year's motorshow?
Agreed, but there is a big difference between a "rumor" and "being produced." This Lifan supersport is far from being produced, as is it far from a "rumor", Whether it's a working prototype or a mock-up, something was physically displayed in 2011. That V4 is a computer CGI image only (not to mention it looks as though it would only be able to operate in George Jetsons universe.)
Thanks Richard for the update. Some day Chinese manufactures will make bikes on par with Japan. The question is when. Having an R&D team in Japan working with Japanese, and now it appears working with the Italians, is a big step in the right direction. They have, after all, been working closely with Suzuki and have had ties with other Jap companies for decades.
Actually, the Honda V4 concept has been showing up at motorshows since as far back as 2008.
From GizMag:
"The V4 Concept Model is meant to showcase Honda's intention to "use the power of dreams to take motorcycling somewhere it has never been before" - somewhere, presumably, where motorcycles do away with things like tyres, suspension, brakes, axles and final drive systems. Can YOU figure out a single piece of relevant information this machine is signalling about tomorrow's Hondas, or is it a simple styling exercise?"
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I like the looks, except for the fugly headlight. Any guesses on what it would cost?
300,000B.
Good thing you know the price of this 4 year old rumor... it's vaporware...
I guess the bold in "guesses" wasn't bold enough for you.
I would think that the prototype displayed at the 2011 Chinese Motorcycle Show would qualify this as more than just a rumor, or are you doubting the pictures authenticity?
Just because a company mocks up a concept or prototype doesn't mean it's actually going to be produced.
Anyone see the Honda V4 at last year's motorshow?
Can't imagine we'll be seeing this on the road any time soon (at least until someone figures out how to make a motorcycle stick without using tires anyway...)
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This has got to be one of the WORST reviews I've ever seen from motorcyclenews dot com
But their conclusion that the Honda CB'r' 250 is "the bike that no one wants" did make me chuckle.
Enjoy!
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[/media]Wow, what a BS. Comparing a GSX-R 600 with the CBR 250R.
Yes, a worse review as you mostly can not understand what the milksops are mumbling.
Yeah, a real 600cc sport bike vs a wannabe 250 thumper in sport bike plastics. What in the world were they thinking?!
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I like the looks, except for the fugly headlight. Any guesses on what it would cost?
300,000B.
Good thing you know the price of this 4 year old rumor... it's vaporware...
On the topic of chinese crap bikes Lifan, what puzzles me is: How is it that these are so cheap? The lifan 200cc dirt bike is around 70k, yes? Are there no import taxes for bikes from China, or do they pay 100% import tax and the bike is actually 35k?
No it's 46,000, and it's made near Rayong not China
I don't know much about Lifan, but wouldn't it be more accurate to say it's imported from China and assembled in Thailand?
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This has got to be one of the WORST reviews I've ever seen from motorcyclenews dot com
But their conclusion that the Honda CB'r' 250 is "the bike that no one wants" did make me chuckle.
Enjoy!
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Here's Route 1333, Part Deux!
At about 1:30 we slow down to marvel over the amazing view from the ridge road- Wow, simply Wow! Hard to keep one's eyes on the road with such stunning views! Watch this video in HD to get a sense for the natural beauty.
The road gets smaller and rougher as we go, you see Frank putting his foot down through a turn (~4:40) as there's a lot of sand and gravel. This road was a bit of work for the fellas on the big sport touring bikes!
We briefly stopped around 6:15 as I think we were all thinking this road might simply disappear into the jungle, but it was a beautiful day and we were all having fun so all agreed to carry on and see where it would lead! Notice that we haven't passed a single vehicle for many miles.
At ~12:30 the rough road is replaced by clean smooth blacktop! Eureka! I think, as I twist the throttle, but just a little bit further, the goat path of a road resumes, and if anything, is even rougher than before!
Stopped a few minutes later to let the rest of the gang catch up and to marvel at the view- looking back the way we've just come:
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Big thanks to all for a fantastic weekend!
The larger the group the more potential for problems yet I have to say this one of the best tours yet!
Not a single accident, mechanical problem or any other problem the entire weekend.
Here's a pic from dinner at the Good View Restaurant in Nan that Franz took on Sunday evening- smiles all around!
I guess the biggest "drama" to report would be Frank's puncture, discovered at the hotel on Sunday morning? Took him all of 15 minutes to go have it plugged and off we went.
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Hi Tony,
Just to ask, what kind of speeds are you guys traveling at? How long do you guys ride in a day? What kind of fuel consumption do you have? Where do you stay at night?
I am taking my GF on my ER6f in October up there for a bike vacation, NST to around the corner (or should I change the bike first?)
Like the picture of the muddy GSXr, still a lovely bike!!!
We always observe posted speed limits
How far we ride varies a lot depending on road conditions, weather, degree of hangover, etc.
Fuel consumption... no idea really, The Gixxer usually gets about ~200-220 km before the fuel light starts flashing. Beyond that it's not something I really keep track of.
In Loei I usually stay at the King's Hotel. In Nan we usually stay at the Eurngkum Resort, goofy name, but fantastic location, very biker-friendly, excellent value and an absolutely adorable hostess
If I'm headed to a town where I haven't been before I usually consult the GT-Rider dot COM site for lodging recommendations.
Ninja 650R is a great bike for touring Thailand IMO.
Happy Trails!
Tony
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fuel valve is going defective causing the bike to run lean.The only time my bike stalls is when I start it from cold, if I give the throttle a twist it stalls, leaving it a minute to warm up results in no other problems!! is there a problem some where?Yes kawa,
The same is happening to me sometime especially in a cooler morning.
What is it really? A problem?
anyone?
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Thaivisa Connect App
thanks krs1.
thanks for highlighting the problem
and what is the solution? just changing it, adjusting or what?
I trust you realize KRS1 is just taking a wild guess.
Fuel valve? On a bike with no reserve tank?
Maybe he meant to say fuel pump?
Or maybe he's just taking the piss...
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Do you really have to spam my trip report thread with commercial links to your t-shirt business? Is business that bad?
Everyone knows that the real GT-Rider ends in dot com. Nice try though
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Map of our route without an ugly watermark in the middle:
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Good touring tyre, moderately good in the wet. Angels create a very slow tyre for change of direction. Unstable at spirited cornering speeds. Moved on to Diablos there after and it transformed the way the bike feels and handle.
Had two sets of Angels will never buy them again.
Yes, very accurate description. The very flat profile of the Angels make for a slow turning bike. Think I'll go back to Diablo Rosso II's for touring after the Angels are finished. You missed a great ride!
Tipping In Phuket
in Phuket
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There is no tipping in Japan so what's your point?
The Japanese don't NEED to speak English in their own country.
If the only place you can find fun in Japan is a Thai or Flip bar I feel sorry for you.