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    Running car costs

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    On 22.1.2017 at 9:39 AM, transam said:

    Just had oil and filter changed at B-Quik, 6 litres of Mobil  Semi syn oil, filter and labour cost 1,200bht, they even blacked the tyres whilst it was up in the air and checked tyre pressures..

     

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    Good price :smile: But semi syn, on what car?

    Running car costs

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    15 hours ago, JacChang said:

    Wow, your truck needs 9 liters of engine oil? That's twice for the vehicles I've used.

    Everytime you get a service, the service advisor will go through with you the list and the price for each before it's approved and signed by you. There are no surprises. If you didn't like the price of a certain job, simply refuse it. Your work order is still considered pretty honest compared to the crap "recommendations" I've been offered each time at the stealerships. I always take the Job Order list and take the pen and cross out anything I don't need done, then the technician goes back and reprints the job order and comes back until it's a Job Order I am pleased with and I know exactly how much I would be paying. I bring my own oil and usually only pay for oil filter, gasket. The air filters are a 5 second job, why bother complaining about the cost. Buy one, pop them in. I rarely pay over 1k each time for warranty required maintenance schedules. Yes, they hate me. =)

     

    You have to read that bill one more time, for me it looks like 5 liters of oil....

    be careful

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    On 15.2.2017 at 9:35 PM, timendres said:

    Just another example of why I will never own or drive a vehicle in Thailand. Bad enough being a passenger. I have the luxury of being in Bangkok, so taxis and motocy are abundant. I realize those in further out places, and with families to transport, have a much more difficult situation and often need to have a vehicle. Good luck to those who must drive...

    LOL, why are you on this forum? :sleep:

    first helmet stolen

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    On 28.12.2016 at 1:15 PM, possum1931 said:

    Why is a top box ugly? I do not understand that part at all. all my motorbikes have always had a topbox. Is that why so many Thai people don't have top boxes on their bikes? You see lots of them in Pattaya, but I believe these are bikes that are owned by westerners.

     

    I dont think top boxes are ugly, and also had a few of them. Also planning to put one on my current CRF. 

     

    I live in a building with lots of working class thais, but there is only a few that have a top box, my guess its a financial issue....Or no room for the small family on the bike :smile:

    What level of protection are you comfortable with

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    On 27.12.2016 at 11:27 PM, smotherb said:

    To be safe, you need all the protection you can get--full-faced DOT or equivalent helmet, heavy boots, gloves, and full riding suits--preferably all leather, or kevlar, but other synthetics are okay as long as they have impact absorbent padding and key-point armor. That level of protection is recommended for a 50cc scooter or a 2300cc motorcycle; no matter how far you're riding.  I've seen a lovely young lass who lost most of her chin and right heel, had a broken right ankle, and suffered abrasions and contusions over face, body, arms, hands, legs, and feet--some of which required plastic surgery--and she was on a Honda Wave when she hit the street in her bathing suit and rubber thongs.  I've picked up the pieces of bikers who hit immovable objects at speeds--the more protection you have the safer you can be. 

     

    Do all bikers wear that kind of protection? No, even though they know it is best, but doing so is just too confining.

     

     

     

     

    My helmet is a 3/4 DOT.....and I have another pair of pants from Hood Motorcycle Jeans also.

    Kawasaki Versys 300 (Baby Versys) is coming

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

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    16 hours ago, Richard-BKK said:

    My idea about the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is that it’s a perfect bike for Thailand. A 300cc parallel-twin is excellent for cruising and exploring the country.

     

    As said before I not think big adventure bikes are the perfect tool for Thailand, I have been in to much situations that I was wishing my motorcycle was lighter. Sure a plus 1000cc adventure bike can do over 150km/h, but really think about that… if you want to go over 120km/h did you not buy the wrong motorcycle?

     

    100% Agree

     

    This bike would be a perfect "Thailand bike" 

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