guzzi850m2

I have aftermarket exhaust on my big bike, a full system, quite expensive. Not much (if any) gained power wise but save 4-5kg. 

Lovely sound when opening it up but not so loud at lower rpms. I never tried removing the baffle, hmm.

Our scooters are always running original exhaust, I also hate extremely noisy scooters, what's the point? 

Electrical bikes? They don't hear you coming, it's risky. Where do you charge it? Maybe okay for a small scooter type for running errands but for trips? No! 

I am also not sure the batteries will last because of the tropical heat?

I would be looking at the Mazda cx30 and cx5 in that segment.

Mazda is known for making engaging driving vehicles, the CRV is said to be boring to drive but gets you from a to b in comfort. 

I see a lot of cx30 & cx5 in Pattaya now, they seems popular, especially the cheaper cx30.

Okay maybe worth waiting for the new CRV?

15 minutes ago, itsari said:

The most ridiculous car to buy in Thailand . 

Over priced and just bring unwanted attention to your self without going into the quality of the roads .

Buy a used pickup truck and be one of the locals .

Some people have the money to spend and they likely don't want to rattle around in a old pick-up truck.

My own truck is now almost 8 years old and I will never buy another one, just too big and unhandy.

https://thedriven.io/2021/09/15/the-staggering-cost-savings-from-driving-an-electric-vehicle/

1 hour ago, Pravda said:

Meanwhile in Bali.....

 

https://www.traveloffpath.com/indonesian-minister-backpackers-are-not-welcome-in-bali-upon-reopening/

Quote: Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan “We will filter tourists that come visit. We don’t want backpackers to come so that Bali remains clean, where the people who come are of quality.”

That's not a very nice statement to make to say the least, backpackers are not quality? Well many of them are on university and takes a 1 year sabbatical and may eventually become wealthy.  

So they all want rich tourists and expats.

Keep on dreaming.

There are not many really rich expats in Thailand expect the ones that got their wealth from illegal business back home.

22 hours ago, HeijoshinCool said:

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A number of years ago I traveled for three months in Italy. Bought a Ducati crotch rocket and after touring, they shipped it back to the States. Good memories along with a fair share of risk taking.

 

Those days are gone. Scooting a mile to the beach and a mile to the fresh market adds up to about 1500 miles a year max. And frankly, it's a lot more fun on a scooter.

 

Nor do I wish to draw attention to myself, nor appear to convey to my neighbors that I am rich and better than them.

 

 

 

 

Why not have both?

99% of the big bikers I know here in LOS have both a scooter for errands and a big bike (or more) for trips/fun.

Big bike riding is a life style hobby for many including myself, riding with several bike groups out of Pattaya on day trips and sometimes touring trips of longer duration. The comradeship you get is invaluable, you might meet up for lunch with some of them sometimes for a chat.   

10 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

When i bought my Click that theft insurance they try and sell you was 2k or buy the 1st class elsewhere for 4k and covers loads more incl accidents, theft, 3rd party

I think mine was 2k for for 2 years which is dirt cheap.

But yes class A is obviously much more comprehensive and I have it on my big bike and truck. 

You can buy a 2 year burglar insurance from the dealer which I always did when buying a new scooter.

It's not a class A insurance but only cover for theft.

Honda or Yamaha, they are of equally good quality so get the one you like and feel comfortable on, but Honda's are bestseller in Thailand for unknown reasons. The 155cc scooters from Yamaha are faster than any Honda but nothing to worry about unless you are a boy racer. 

1 hour ago, dsmiththailand said:

Is there a way to double check the number?

No, you can never be 100% sure, however a few things can minimize the risk of tampering.

1: Is there a service book provided with the bike? In there are, you can check at which date the bike was serviced and at xxx km's. This is the best indicator, a dedicated owner will always keep the book updated.

2: The less owners the better, see above.

3: General appearance of the bike, if it looks haggard the owner is likely not taking good care of his bike. Foot rest/handle grips very worn on a low km bike! Alarm bells going off and so on.

4: I would be very reluctant buying a bike from a 2nd hand dealer unless he have the service book, no service book; alarm bells going off.

5: I heard that the green book will have accidents entered in the back, something to check.

I bought my big bike from an expat here in Pattaya, I could see within 5 min that he was a dedicated owner, service book in order off-course.

Two for sale on Kaidee and + a few more:

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363009095

https://www.kaidee.com/product-363196166

Just be a bit careful, many had the tacho wound back, used BKK dealers are notoriously know for doing that.

47 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

All you need is the right phone number/LINE contact.

OP: do you have LINE? Could send you PM for an option in Soi Buakhao.

 

Thanks but I am covered

There is one open unofficially in one of the side sois to Naklua road, I am sure there are more around but you have to look for them.

9 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

hmmm. refill tanks.  Interesting.  Any danger of things drying up, or clogging?

I wrote in my post that it automatically flush the nozzles if not used for a few days, but too early to say if it's effective or not.

10 hours ago, rodknock said:

i was using an Epson L120 printer.

very happy until i got "printers ink pad end of service life"

had no idea it could be replaced.

owners manual says nothing about service life.

bought a new Epson L3110, very happy, many updates.

i also know now how to replace ink pad and reset counter.

ink pad cheap and easy to change.

bottled ink only way to go.

I had exactly the same happen to my L120 but okay it was getting old and didn't print so good anymore with partly blocked nozzles so I binned it.

I am using a Brother DPC-T510W with refill tank system, so you just buy bottles and fill up the tanks as necessary.

The good thing about this printer is that it wakes up and automatically flush the nozzles so they don't dry up.

https://www.printergeeks.in/brother-dcp-t510w-printer-review/

I sold my Alibaba shares when they were over 200 for a small 4-5% profit because I was getting nervous.

Yes I bit wary too and will wait and see what happens.

You should buy something that supports 4k viewing minimum.

https://spacehop.com/can-i-use-4k-monitor-with-my-laptop/

The confusion is total:

The European Medicines Agency’s approval for AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine does not cover AstraZeneca doses made by South Korea, Thailand, or Japan that supply Malaysia.

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2021/07/02/eu-vaccine-passport-doesnt-recognise-astrazeneca-vaccines-given-to-malaysia/

AztraZeneca approval apparently depends on where it's fabricated.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/06/30/eu-vaccine-travel-passport-india/

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

It's a shame that whenever there is a Royal Enfield Interceptor or Continental GT thread the same nonsense about the Himalayan is always posted. 

 

A few scare mongering articles aside the RE Himalayan is a very reliable and sturdy machine. Check out Itchy Boots channel on YouTube. She did 35,000kms across 35 countries over 8 and a half months on one, with only minor issues. 

 

I would suggest all the slagging of Royal Enfield is being done by folk that haven't ridden one, and the new 650 twins are great and reliable bikes, evidenced by their sales and all the positive reviews. British designed by ex-Triumph employees and built in India with a new factory opening in Thailand. 

 

Of course the Triumph Bonny was heavily influenced by the original RE Interceptor from the 60's, but that's for another thread... 

Well I did try out the Interceptor at the Pattaya dealer, nice bike.

I think it's good for people knowing about those faults, it's not about slagging a brand but give out information and then people can choose to act on them or not, up to them, I find the frame tubing thickness alarming thin.

Itchy boot is a relatively small lady, the guy on the link I posted earlier looks quite big.

Seeing this have make me decide that I will NEVER buy a R.E. so this is a wake up call for me.

On 8/6/2021 at 1:10 PM, JonnyF said:

The modern RE 650's are very well designed and extremely well made. Not quite on a par with Triumph but not too far off.

 

The other models they offer still have a way to go. The Himalayan for example famously lost a foot peg in it's own promo video. 

 

 

This one broke in the frame and the fork was not part of the bike anymore, luckily the Indian rider was okay.

I hope they have addressed those issues on the Himalayan. 

Those very serious issues are concerning.

https://news.maxabout.com/bikes/royal-enfield/royal-enfield-himalayan-chassis-breaks/