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  1. Selling my lovely Z400, after 19,xxx km as the first owner - still looks and rides like new; no issues - B110.000, Chiang Mai. Full Kawasaki service history, apart from the most recent oil change that I did myself with the same fully synthetic Kawasaki Elf vert oil (have receipts and mileage photos). Fully synthetic oil changed every 4,000km, rather than the Kawasaki recommended 6,000km (I chose more frequently due to high temperatures in Thailand). Comes with frame sliders, engine protection guards, stainless radiator guard, usb phone charger, quality LED indicators, additional LED driving lights,1" handlebar risers, front and rear bobbins, and Kawasaki bikini fairings. All electrical updates done professionally with additional fusing, relays, etc. (timing adjustable relay fitted for LED indicators). New Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tyres fitted. Meticulously maintained bike now ready for a new owner (selling to make way for Interceptor - old man’s bike… It happens to the best of us, lol). Green book in my name and ready for easy transfer.
  2. An interesting comparison, but the cafe racer seating position isn't going to work for my old bones. I'd say the CT400 shares a lot more in common with the Interceptor 650. Perhaps similar upswept exhausts and a bit of powder coating on some of the chrome parts?
  3. I'm in a simlar position so really shouldn't get one just yet... unless I get overtaken by bike fever, lol. Everything you describe pretty much fits in with what I had in mind. Rechroming or powdercoating parts isn't too expensive in Chiang Mai. Stainless fixings are cheap for any that need replacement, and the bearings makes sense too - although I haven't come across anyone mentioning issues with bearings. The Chinesium bearings found in many Chinese bikes certainly are a problem though. I am only unsure what you mean by epoxy the frame? and check the silent blocks? My other thoughts would be to upgrade brake pads and see about LED bulb replacments. An interesting project for the future... or soon!!!
  4. Thank you for taking the time to share. That sounds hugely positive. I might just take your advice ????
  5. Nice links ????. Yes, one, or even both of those methods together would do the job!
  6. I liked the look of the new Forzas - much more like the PCX, right until I tried sitting on one. The Forza's seat is huge, incredibly wide. It really doesn't work for me, but for a bigger person it may work well? Anyone considering a Forza needs to go and try it for size. True for all bikes, but the Forza's seat width is very unusual.
  7. The Aerox is certainly more sporty and focused, but I find that Yamaha engine unrefined and would choose a newer ABS PCX every time. The Aerox looks cool, but be sure to spend a day riding each before buying. For me, the PCX every time...
  8. Thanks Steve, it's good to hear about the handling too. The stock tyres being hopeless fits with every bike I have ever bought. It's crazy that they skimp on this and force you to replace brand new tyres or suffer them for many kilometres. All of the manufacturers do it, making bikes appear to be much less good than they could be! I wish I could see what's happening with your gear lever. If it just doesn't clamp tight enough on the shaft splines, can you grind out the clamping faces on the lever to allow it to clamp more tightly? or, drill and tap through the lever "collar" into the shaft to create a key to prevent slipping? I don't suppose you are anywhere near Chiang Mai? I'd be happy to help...
  9. Hi Steve, it's great to hear your first hand account of ownership. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. I'm also surprised they weren't a bigger hit with Thais, but many are very brand conscious and wary of low resale values with Chinese bikes. Because of that there aren't many around, but a 2016 seems to go for around 50k - great value. Your issues seem about what I would expect after 5 years and 40k kms, although the oil leak sounds like it wants dealing with! I'm not sure about the gear lever repair either, lol. It's great to hear that the engine and gearbox are still going strong. The other niggles I could fix myself I should think, with the chrome issues being fixed by powder coating the offending parts. That's cheap to do here in Chiang Mai. Thanks again, and happy riding.
  10. Thanks, but the ones I am aware of have sport bike styling with the perch for a rear seat. I already have that on the Z400. I want a more comfortable 2-up arrangement for the missus. Ignoring the Honda 500s that just leaves the CT400 as far as I can see, at least in light bikes that can also commute and nip in and out of town parking easily (think shopping trolley!).
  11. Yes, the 150 and 250s that I know of are not something I'm interested in. Most, if not all, used carburettors tuned to meet modern emission standards. That just doesn't work and creates bikes that don't run properly unless you sort that out. I believe the build quality is somewhat lacking too... I am really only interested in the CT400.
  12. I know nothing about Harley models, but this fat bob has a green book: https://www.bahtsold.com/view/harley-davidson-2011-fat-bob-428145
  13. I have owned a PCX and my wife has an N-Max. We both much prefer the smoothness and the ride of the PCX. Be sure to ride both before you choose. They are much more different than you think. I would buy the PCX every time!
  14. The Buccaneer looks good to me too, at least from a distance, but I'm not really interested in low tune 250s - just too slow to be interesting for me. Also, I read nothing good about the Stallion 250s (admittedly the V-twin may be better). It's shocking if you look on FB Marketplace and see how many Stallions Makina 250s are for sale. That isn't the case for the CT400 - it seems that people are much more likely to keep them... or they have all been scrapped!!! ????
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