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Can someone who has upgraded to a larger tank speak to the fuel meter's accuracy after the swap? Does it accurately report the fuel level in the larger tank? There are some very nice looking ones on Shopee and after watching installation videos, it looks like the old hardware is re-used - the pump/filter and bottom sensor. I don't see anyone modifying/replacing the sensor, nor comment on the fuel gauge.

On 2/9/2021 at 6:24 AM, LazySlipper said:

 

As soon as you change even the color on a bike you need to register the changes and if the bike is over 6 years you have to do yearly inspections... good luck with those...

 

Street legal falang and modified don't go well in the same sentence in Thailand. 

 

Good luck

Wow, that was over 10 years ago. 

Your statement is not completely correct. You do have to change the color in the book if it doesn't match the bike, but takes 10 minutes and costs 20 baht, so not a big deal. I have done it many times over the years. Also, all bikes need to have an inspection every 5 years, not yearly inspections after the 6 year mark. The inspections are not difficult as long as the color matches and there are not non-standard lights (like the popular blue) on the front, but the most difficult now is the exhaust sound limit. Even then, there are exceptions. The DLT inspectors have passed one of my bikes after the second inspection in 2 days, as they noted in the inspection report that an effort was made to reduce the sound levels although they were still above legal limit. 

I have had many modified bikes over the years, and I have had many legal and highly illegal bikes over the years. As long as you know the rules it is not very difficult to have  custom bike to your tastes.

Somewhere along Sukhumvit or Onnut Rd in Bangkok would be preferable. I am not getting signal to my turn lights and I hate doing electrical work. Does anyone know of any good shops along this route? I want my wiring to be re-done to correct dodgy patchwork done in the past.

This bike cant be made road legal - greenbook - so i would consider something else if riding ANY distance on the road.What about those "Pit " bikes that are plated.

Yeah I saw those but they seem soooo small. Smaller than the KSR even. I don't think I would like that. I am not overly worried about the plate. I probably would only be riding it out of Bangkok mostly, just to get to some trails. I could throw it in the back of my truck, but I just like riding and very seldom even see police check points anymore on my normal routes through Bangkok.

Thanks for the feedback. I know it is like gambling, I have had many vehicles, new and used, and even good brands have bad apples. I had a BMW car that had loads of problems. I just am looking for anyone with first hand experience or knowledge of this particular bike.

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I have never owned an off-road bike, but have rented a CRF250 in Chiang Mai. I see this shop in Bangkok selling many different Chinese bikes over the past couple of year. They must do well, because they always have new products.

This is a new bike I think. Looks to be decent quality. I have seen 1 ridden by an American guy around Asoke. I am looking to by a cheap off-roader to ride mostly in Bangkok, but occasionally off road. I am by no means an advanced rider, so will not be jumping the bike or going for multi-day jungle trips. I won't be climbing steep mountain goat tracks. I would never be more than an hours walk to a road if there was a break down, and never out of cell phone service. So ultra reliability is not important for me. Just some easy trail riding.

I was previously looking at a Lifan LF200GY, and have read through the thread on this site. But for 20,000 baht less, and a smaller more nimble bike that the GF could ride herself (she is only 38 kg), this may be better for my needs. I don't care to buy a Kawasaki or Honda or KTM or any other expensive bike, new or used, so any suggestions or comparisons to those bikes will not be useful to me. I just want a toy to play with, and don't mind doing my own repairs and maintenance, and it wouldn't be the end of the world if the motorcycle was a total loss in 2 years. I also am not overly concerned that this bike will not have a green book or plates.

So does anyone have any experience with this bike? It is only 29,999 baht, and this shop usually throws in a helmet with the purchase.

Ok so I see Bira has open motorcycle track days 8AM-12PM for 1200 baht. Anyone have any experience on the track? How is the track condition for riding? Any groups head over on certain days to have a runaround?

There used to be a running thread, like a sticky, with track days listed, similar to bike weeks? I thought I remember that, but then I am getting old.....

I just want to take my bike and slowly and fearfully make my way around a track lined with danger. Seriously, just want to improve my cornering skills.

Are there any tracks with open days/times?

I haven't seen anyone post anything this year for track days? Where? What days? Costs?

I was in your business for years here in Thailand. Outsourced services to GM, Ford, Mazda, and many second and third tier suppliers. If you want detailed info feel free to PM me.

Haha, just a little fun on a Saturday.

As an update, there are alot of detours or scenic options when taking Onnut or Rammkamhaeng. Just take a turn and see where it goes. I found one of the best long twisty roads on my way to Khao Yai that way. Took an extra 30 minutes or so to get to my next waypoint, but that is the point isn't it?

She just needs to include a copy of the document where she changed her name, old and new copies of her ID card, and all is good.

I am glad someone else asked this as I didn't want to come off as a dork. I have been searching for years for good Khao Soi after my gf from Chiang Mai making it for me weekly for a few years and then eating it at several places around CM. It can be found but not very good. I found it once near the big Bangkok Bank building on Sathorn but can't remember where now. Cannot be found in Onnut or Prakanong.

Once again, the bikes in question were legally imported with the necessary permits

One would think that someone has been paid not to sign the registration documents

Someone was, by Harley. There is a new official dealer in Bangkok, who raised heck about all the grey imports and regular imports coming in. Story a couple of months back.

Yeah, we took both ways up Onnut and up Rammkamhaeng to Khao Yai. Both were decent, but Onnut gets pretty rough because alot of 10 wheel trucks hauling stuff and a few months ago there was alot of road construction. So for the first hour or so, it goes a little slow and rough, then you get to so pretty awesome twisty back roads. Easy on a scooter, as I passed many on my way. And if you go these ways you can come up to Khao Yai a different way than most, so more fun.

I guess I should have clarified. 1200 was for the bike only and they charge by weight. They have a fixed price schedule that cannot be negotiated. You then have to pay for your own fare. I paid an additional 1100 per person for a private air con sleeper cabin with 2 big beds.

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In January this year, I paid 1200 baht from Nong Khai to Bangkok on the overnight train for a Honda VFR400 which weighs 182kg. The guys wanted a tip after they unloaded it, but that is up to you. They get paid to do their job. No damage, just very very dirty afterwards. It left 7pm ish from Nong Khai and arrived at 7am in Bangkok.

I have 2 VFR400s, which are very similar to the CBR400s, many interchangeable parts. I have had mine for over a year, and can say as long as you do your regular maintenance, they are great little bikes. I live off Sukhumvit near the Onnut BTS and have 2 shops in the area that are very knowledgeable about these bikes and can do all the maintenance and repairs that you are not comfortable doing yourself. I normally do my own work, but sometimes the heavy lifting is too much for one person. If you want to come around I can have a good rip on your bike and let you know if anything falls off! And if anything does, I can point you to the correct shop.

Great! Thank you

Where is that? What road please?

Sorry maybe a dumb question. This is my first time to go. Can someone please tell me where it is being held?

Heading to the Motorbike festival on Thanon Phetchaburi (from Suvarnabhumi)

I took this route last year and perhaps once every two months or so but today the section I have highlighted on the map below had one of its lanes blocked off but the outside lane was still open.... There were a few signs (all in Thai) but I couldn't read them, so continued unaware that 3 police officers were about to jump out from the pavement and into my path. I acknowledged them by nodding my head and indicated left but had absolutely no intentions of pulling over, you can guess what happened next, a blip of the throttle while they desperately tried to grab my shoulder saw me on my way and heading towards the bike festival. (my number plate is concealed so they won't be getting anything from me!)

Those 3 police officers must have made a small fortune today from bikers heading towards the show. If they honestly needed to close this short 200m section of road then why didn't they do a proper job of it and put enough barriers across both lanes to stop bikes/cars heading down that way..... It was just a lame attempt to pocket some money out of the non-Bangkokians attending the bike show this weekend.

P.S. the mentioned section of road was open 3 hours later when i headed home.....

Karlos, they block that lane on weekends. Normally no one but buses are allowed thru, no cars, no taxis, no motorbikes, no vans, etc. They want you to take the left there at Chidlom, then the first right. You follow that back around to Phetchburi, about 100 meters down from Chidlom. Many try to run it, but it bottle necks right there, and the cops are good about catching up to you at the light, which you invariably usually get caught at. That is one place that I actually DO follow the signs, whether in my truck or on my motorcycle. I see too many people get stopped.

Funny, I was in a taxi and we came up to it and the driver asked if he should just try it, I said "sure there are no cops, just go go go!" We got stopped, he didn't have his paperwork, so I paid what was on the meter and caught the next taxi.

The police station moved 100 meters up the road next to the fire station.