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yankee99

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  1. Just got goodridges for about 5000 something. Compared to European prices nearly same

    I would not go for goodridge its just a cheap brand imho. If i remember they are not even dot approved. That in itself is a reason to buya different brand
    I did not know they were a UK product but they are DOT/TUV approved

    Goodridge brake lines is an imported product from UK and has passed D.O.T. certified and T.U.V. approved (Germany).Also been certified ISO9002.

    I stand corrected

  2. Some of these bikes you are suggesting are, to my mind, not really candidates for cafe racers, they will already do a ton, my feelings are that you take a bike that won't and modify it so it will.

    That SR400 looks good, but the vast majority here don't have green books.

    Where are you located as i know a sr400 here in pattaya its old and would be ideal if u have the know how.

  3. Beware. My thai brother-in-law works for the Department of Transportation (licenses and vehicle registrations). He said that starting in August, all motorcycles five years old or more will have to be inspected at the DOT, with this new procedure: A sound meter will check the decibel level of the exhaust and feed directly into their computers. If they do not have the sound file or if it is too loud, the computer software will not issue the new registration. I supposed somebody could substitute a different motorcycle for a pay-off.

    Frankly, with all the ridiculously loud Harley's out there, this policy does not totally break my heart.

    I am a little worried about the Scorpion exhaust on my ER6n as it is considerably louder than stock. You would be advised to keep you stock system and all the mounting hardware, as you may find that you have to put it back on for the test. RSD has another five years before he has to worry, but I am in year four already.

    I was a little taken aback by the new policy as I had heard nothing about it. BIL came for a visit over Songkran and ask me about some English in the new DOT software. I asked him why there was all this stuff about sound meters and decibels and he explained the new policy to me. He said there was no way to defeat the software.

    This inspection has been in place for years unless its something new. 5 years for bikes 7 for cars. If its the same nothing to worry about ;]

    The new thing is the decibel meter and computer software that precludes registration if the sound pressure exceeds a certain level.

    Always tested the sound here in pattaya but will see when my cbr goes for a new sticker.

  4. Beware. My thai brother-in-law works for the Department of Transportation (licenses and vehicle registrations). He said that starting in August, all motorcycles five years old or more will have to be inspected at the DOT, with this new procedure: A sound meter will check the decibel level of the exhaust and feed directly into their computers. If they do not have the sound file or if it is too loud, the computer software will not issue the new registration. I supposed somebody could substitute a different motorcycle for a pay-off.

    Frankly, with all the ridiculously loud Harley's out there, this policy does not totally break my heart.

    I am a little worried about the Scorpion exhaust on my ER6n as it is considerably louder than stock. You would be advised to keep you stock system and all the mounting hardware, as you may find that you have to put it back on for the test. RSD has another five years before he has to worry, but I am in year four already.

    I was a little taken aback by the new policy as I had heard nothing about it. BIL came for a visit over Songkran and ask me about some English in the new DOT software. I asked him why there was all this stuff about sound meters and decibels and he explained the new policy to me. He said there was no way to defeat the software.

    This inspection has been in place for years unless its something new. 5 years for bikes 7 for cars. If its the same nothing to worry about ;]

  5. I may have to look at the Brocks too. I ordered the muzzy megaphone already but just got a email saying "45-60 days delivery time". Is this normal from these companies?

    Did they say if they had it on the shelf? Your bike might an older model (?) and maybe made to order.

    My bike is a 2013 but 2010-2013 are the same. I didnt ask if it was in stock just ordered from jcmotors as they had it on sale.

  6. This service issue makes kawasaki look like a better deal even if more money. If you hit 1000k and now have to wait a month for your service. I guess your bike has to sit because of possible warranty issues? In the usa you can do the service yourself and not have a issue but here who knows?

    Yeah totally agree that its nonsense to wait 1 month for just the 1st 1000km service. But I wouldnt go to kawasaki either! Their customers service isnt much better than hondas! Its worse I heard!

    Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

    From personal experience i never had to make a appointment with kawasaki for a oil change. Never had any other issues so i cant comment anymore about their service. ninja 250, dtracker 250 & z1k

  7. This service issue makes kawasaki look like a better deal even if more money. If you hit 1000k and now have to wait a month for your service. I guess your bike has to sit because of possible warranty issues? In the usa you can do the service yourself and not have a issue but here who knows?

  8. Just to clarify, this was a truck driver in Isaan, right? Not even a Honda truck driver, just a truck driver.
    Would it be more believable if he said he was from japan rented a truck and was scouting a plant location....dont shoot the messenger a mechanic told me ducatis were going to be made in thailand. Guess what they are ... amazin thailand....
    Ducati assembles just one bike here, the Asian market only Monster 795.
    WRONG!
    On which point? What else is made here then? I can't find any info in it beyond the 795 and some rumours that the Diavel will be or is assembled here as well.

    diavel is and two more already announced.

  9. Mania the guy said new frame, suspension, brakes for the new cbr650 so it will be a different model with better parts.

    Just to clarify, this was a truck driver in Isaan, right? Not even a Honda truck driver, just a truck driver.

    Would it be more believable if he said he was from japan rented a truck and was scouting a plant location....dont shoot the messenger a mechanic told me ducatis were going to be made in thailand. Guess what they are ... amazin thailand....

    Ducati assembles just one bike here, the Asian market only Monster 795.

    WRONG!

  10. Mania the guy said new frame, suspension, brakes for the new cbr650 so it will be a different model with better parts.

    Just to clarify, this was a truck driver in Isaan, right? Not even a Honda truck driver, just a truck driver.

    Would it be more believable if he said he was from japan rented a truck and was scouting a plant location....dont shoot the messenger a mechanic told me ducatis were going to be made in thailand. Guess what they are ... amazin thailand....

  11. Nice choice off bike any more info like plate or invoice only, i know you probably might not like to say what you payed but how about just a rough idea eg 200-250k, 250-300k

    Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

    Has a plate and book BUT i have not seen the book....Paid 150k the shop was asking 220k the owner [falang was asking 175].

    It needs some work to start it needs a regulator. I checked but not looking good for availability in thailand...

  12. What about supercorsas yankee? More sticky and better option on track and outside to enjoy full limits of the bike.

    Rainy season is coming though so corsa2 wet performance is very good according to people which is also good for high mileage.

    Hard choice:lol:

    I have to check but if my memory serves me ? my riding buddy implied he got 50% less kilometers from them.

  13. Remember it still holiday today so maybe no reply today, all contact details and phone numbers are on their websisite google pirelli thailand and look for the link realating to p-tyre thailand

    Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

    that website is a mess....the contact info i found seemed to be for wholesale sales. If could read thai its probably a great site..

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