malt25

Let Google be your friend.

If I were looking to purchase a mobile phone I'd head straight to Central Festival Plaza.

1. they are doing it because they are sheep.

Sheep riding a bike. Maybe should call it ride for Ram day. I'd travel to see that.

Why would anyone want to ? But if you must, a very large brown envelope would probably be a good start.

"I'm looking for tips on nice children furniture shops."

You looking for a shop that sells nice furniture for children... or... furniture for nice children ?

Just wonderin.

Any sane... sober, member out there wanna give me some idea what ths is all about ???

As a new rider, I think you should go with a transiphical "automatic" transmission.

You are about to learn how to ride in one of the most dangerous places to ride a motorbike. The last thing you need to be worried about is what gear you are in.

Well he isn't actually a new rider, he has been riding around on a Wave for quite a while, which means he can change gear, in the traffic too. Having to learn to use a clutch is no big deal, you can do it in an afternoon in a back street.... all except hill starts...cough, cough. That came as a shock to me on a raised railway crossing in the rush hour, but fixed it away from the traffic.

How tall are you and what build, that will make a difference, but in any case take no notice of the scaremongers, I have arthritis in one leg, do a bit of loosening up and try to ride everywhere. In some ways you are safer than the so called "pros", slowly slowly catchy monkey.

Your first proper bike, triffic, like being a kid again......

Thanks Allan.

I'm 175cm & about 88kg.

Re my riding experience. About 30 or so years back I did a bit of what I call scrub bashing. A mate had cattle on some very heavily timbered & hilly country. I use to assist in looking for & rounding up strays. From memory I rode a 185cc, clutch manual off road bike. Don't recall the make. Mostly 1st & 2nd gear riding. Over small logs, thru running creeks & up & down very rocky & hilly terrain.

Didn't put my bum in a saddle again until late last year. Took the family Wave around the village a bit & soon after ventured onto the highway into town. I'm usually the first off from the lights. :-) Although 67 still a bit of a rev head. I'm comfortable on the highway & the traffic in town doesn't bother me. I do exercise caution in the town traffic.

Just before relocation from Oz 2 years ago, I sadly had to sell my TOY. A 6 cylinder Ford producing 320 RWKW... 429 RWBHP. That's about 500 HP at the flywheel. A reasonably potient street sleeper for an old bloke. So, at 67, there's still some life left in this oldie. Like they say, old ain't dead.

Thanks for your message. Lots of great advice offered. I'm doing lots of research.

Cheers..... Mal.

How is your back and joints?

Lower back is a bit suspect. Both knees totally wornout. I still manage to cycle (bicycle) 30k a few times a week. I'd rather ride in a more upright position than leaning too far forward. If that's what you are asking about.

Thanks..... Mal.

Mornin all, again.

It appears I have upset, offended some on here. Sincere apologies if that's the case..

In my defence.

1. I kinda thought if I was inquiring about a 150cc bike, it would be a given, that somewhere around that size would be what I was interested in.

2. Re the tuk tuk response & to "thrilled". I stated that I have obtained my license & have been riding now for some time. I'm not asking for advice IF I should ride in LOS, but what I should ride. But thanks for your concern.

3. Nick J likes the 500, great. But no info or advice on why it might be suitable for a 67 year old novus.

4. Moderator "seedy". I do take all responses in the spirit that they are offered. I apperciate all sensible & relevant replies. Nick J "comments" he likes the 500 & is considering buying one... No advice there. Others comment on how dangerous riding in LOS can be. The degree of danger / safety is subjective on a different topic.... not a suitable consideration for what bike might suit me.

Again I'm sorry if I have offended anyone, was never my intent. A sincere thanks to all relevant replies. You have given me much food for thought & will be spending considerable time researching the bikes suggested.

Cheers..... Mal.

I was at the bike show in Rayong last week. I really liked the Honda 500 it was priced at 220k.....Im thinking about buying one. It fit well and the price is right. Couple guys there with me are long time riders and both agreed it was a nice bike to take trips on.

Yes the CB500X is nice. I sat on it at the dealership, and was just about comfortable with my toes/feet touching, and I am ~166cm or 5'6".

A slight lowering of the seat can be done at the dealership, and suspension also, to make it more comfortable at a stop and slow speeds for us "shorter" riders.

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Guys... advice on something in the 125.... 250 range is what I'm on about.

I really DO appreciate the sensible replies.

Thanks..... Mal.

I was at the bike show in Rayong last week. I really liked the Honda 500 it was priced at 220k.....Im thinking about buying one. It fit well and the price is right. Couple guys there with me are long time riders and both agreed it was a nice bike to take trips on.

So, Nick J. what does your response have to do with my post, request for advice ???

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Tuk tuk Is best for u

And why would you suggest a tuk tuk ?

Get your self a thread gauge

http://www.threadcheck.com/

To be sure check the size and gauge of your shower head and check your new one also, that way you will not make a mistake.

Also when sealing use loctite 567 and you wont have any issues

http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802627092481

If you can't find any Loctite 567, use Araldite or similar epoxy, 2 pac adhesives. I find the Araldite is far better on Thai fittings that teflon thread tape.

just sayin.

Loctite 567 is like toothpaste and only seals when the fitting is tightened, but allows you to undo the fittings at any time.

Araldite does not seal it a cementing agent that is rigid and is prone to heat e.g expansion and contraction of dismmilar materials and temperatures, if you need to change fittings in the future you may damage the fitting threads, then have an issue with re sealing again.

Just sayin!!!!

Wrong on the comment about Araldite, sorry. If you are at all interested PM me & I'll give you the reasoning behind using Arildite or other epoxy products.

Re above.

I'm not interested in resale value. I look after my toys & this will probably be the first & last bike I ever buy.

Thanks..... Mal.

Mornin all.

In January of this year I asked for & received some valuable info re what bike might be the best for me. Thanks for that.

I'm still pottering about on the family Honda wave. It has become time I purchased something that I can call MINE. For the record.... I've only become experienced, becoming experienced, this year since gaining my first ever bike license. Although I'm now 67 I still like a bit of get up & go. 90% of my riding will be on highway & main roads.

I'm leaning toward the Yamaha 150 exciter. I've read lots of positives & a few negatives re this bike.

Any info, advice on the Exciter... or something similar will be most appreciated.

Cheers..... Mal.

Get your self a thread gauge

http://www.threadcheck.com/

To be sure check the size and gauge of your shower head and check your new one also, that way you will not make a mistake.

Also when sealing use loctite 567 and you wont have any issues

http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802627092481

If you can't find any Loctite 567, use Araldite or similar epoxy, 2 pac adhesives. I find the Araldite is far better on Thai fittings that teflon thread tape.

just sayin.

Buy him another tablet to keep at your place.

You can't be serious.

Why not ??? Easy solution.

Wow.

"Wow." yep, that just about sums it up.

Na, sorry. I don't think I'd be considered a cool dude.

I don't do a Westpac transaction per se. I book the deal with OzForex then pay them directly from my Westpac account. OzForex then transfers the money to my Kasikorn account.

Hi Sailor. How long since you've transferred from your Westpac account via Ozforex ? I'm only going by what I read online... as below. Maybe all is back to normal again ???

"A Westpac spokesman said the bank was ending its relationship with OzForex reluctantly, and the move was influenced by increasingly tough regulatory requirements."

I use Ozforex to transfer from my Westpac account every fortnight. Very efficient, reasonable rates and hassle free.

I use them as well, and have had good service and rates.

Same same. Oxforex, great service & rate much better than the bank.

I understand Ozforex can no longer process Westpac transactions.

Just saying.

What's the BIG deal...... the janitor is cleaning the dunny with a bum gun.

Practise ya bagpipes in the car... that should scare him out.

I wonder how many countries adopt the policy of making their visitors pay for protection? Furthermore on paying this extra fee, how can webe assured we are getting value for money?

"Furthermore on paying this extra fee, how can webe assured we are getting value for money?"

And just how much value do you think you might get for 35 baht ???

Just wondering.

To 7-11 I take a back pack for small purchases. I basically have to threaten staff to put straight into back pack without any plastic bags.

I've tried the same at Tops & Tesco. They won.... I gave up.

Makro, no problem.... pack ya own.

Xmas - humbug.

Get it right...... it's Bah, Humbug.