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4 hours ago, rostocker said:

Would be an Aerox suitable for a 168 cm tall woman? The seat is quite high so I am curious if my wife would be able to reach the ground by her feet waiting for traffic lights to change. I read one indonesian test where the rider was 168 cm short and as they said he could easily put his feet flat on the groud sitting on it. Hard to believe.

168cm isn't that short for a woman in this country. She should have no issues riding one. Have her sit on one before buying it.

7 hours ago, wombat099 said:

 

Can you tell us which support rack did you use to support the Shad SH40 Cargo?

Where did you buy it.

 

Tia

Try 320sp in Wong Wian Yai, BKK. They have racks for most larger bikes.

I can assure everyone that there will be no problems at the airport whatsoever.

There will also be no problems at immigration, if applying for an extension of stay in the future.

I know this as I have been in and out of the country several times without issue.

I have also renewed my yearly extension of stay at the same immigration office, even when I hadn't done any 90 day reporting for a couple of years.

It seems immigration at the airport simply don't care about it, as you are leaving.

Immigration at Chaeng Wattana also don't care. The only ones that do are the 90 day reporting section.

I have read somewhere, that once you leave the country the 90 day reporting counter resets back to zero should you ever come back.

On 10/29/2017 at 6:43 PM, madhav said:

I spoke only in Thai from start to finish but probably the white skin is enough for the usual price adjustment.

“He Farang, he rich. Make price more.”

 

I went to the other dealer on the island, and the price I was quoted was 70k baht, and this was just for the standard model. Not including registration, was another 2k. I said that I want to do the registration myself and they said ‘mai dai’. So I said thanks and walked out.

 

Am going to bangkok next week so will pick one up there. Have seen a few second hand options with 2-3k km on the Odo going for around 50k baht. Will buy one like this and send it back via the post office for 2.5k. Baht. Will save at least 13k baht like this.

 

There is almost no incentive to buy from local places like this. I understand people want to make a profit but how stupid do they think we are. 

The price has gone up since they first came out and it didn't include registration on the sticker price.(Never has)

So a couple of k on top of the Yamaha website price is quite reasonable for an island price. Items on any island are always a bit more expensive. Get a Thai to ask the price when you are not around. I suspect it will be the same.

2k extra for registration and insurance is standard practice and normal.

I think you are overthinking , as you are not being ripped off in any way. If you want to live on an island you have to pay a little extra for things. It's not the farang price, it's just the price.

If you went to the mainland and bought a new one, it would still end up costing you the extra in travel/shipping expenses anyway.

Sure come to Bkk and get a used one, but it won't be new and then welcome to the whole new crazy bureaucracy of trying to register it in Surat Thani.  (do they not have used ones there?)

My advice to you is pay a bit extra there. You are not being ripped off. Buying a used one from another province will cause you serious headaches.

1 hour ago, Jimmysbike said:

Hello all. 

 

I started to looking for a bike for riding in the Bangkok. Now I come to the point to purchase Aerox. By doing lots of research and reading about the bike I understand what's what. By most who anoyes me the colour choice in Thai region is 4. You get really annoying Matt and gloss finishes. Like Indonesia have a 6 types and they are much better. OK I prefer black looking really good. (see pic) 

My thing is how are you manage to get around if you want different colour than stock? Do you spray paint or vinyl. It's worth start messing up with this. Will be interesting to know are you can order like that below in picture to have dilivered to BKK. 

Thanks 

 

They now do a Motogp version now, if that's any better for you.

14 minutes ago, speedtripler said:

I have read those flower petal brake disc's are a waste of time, offer no better performance and eat brake pads faster etc 

Even the abs version doesn't have them

I presumed that was your bike in the picture you posted.

1 hour ago, just bob said:

I rented an R version Aerox for three days and gave it a proper Doi Suthep test.  Wow!  Big Fun!  After nine months on the Honda Click shopping trolly it was like getting back on a real motorcycle.  I can't stress enough how much stability and grip you get from the 14 inch wheels and wider tires.  Its a proper contact patch.

 

I was really concerned about filtering to the front of the queue for the green light grand prix but its no problem at all and every bit as maneuverable as the small scoots.

 

I did some shopping around and bought the standard model in white at the big dealer in the old city, Chiang Mai for 62,000.  They were having a 2000 baht off promotion.  They threw in a very nice Yamaha branded helmet.  I took the savings from the R model and put on the RCB shock in their accessories brochure and ordered a YSS fork kit.  Put the shocks on this morning and, maybe they will break in, but I'm not impressed.  I'd recommend bite the bullet and buy the Ohlins.  Or just stay stock.  They're really not too bad.

 

 

Did you change to the front petal disc also? As I thought that only came with the R version as in the pic of the first white one.

7 hours ago, nev said:

This is my next bike when it comes out, a Kawazaki super boss 175.

I think this will blow the pcx's Aerox and NMAX out of the water.

 

 

 

I'm pretty sure that isn't even a real bike. Part Ninja 300, Part Z800 and part some scooter on the top.

8 hours ago, Henryford said:

I find it hard to believe that you sitting 1 inch lower would make any difference to the handling, especially on a scooter.

There's a lot of foam in those seats, so it's more like 2-3 inches.

2-3 inches can make all the difference.

2 hours ago, speedtripler said:

Not sure why the flat seat makes them go faster but I have seen it.. (weight reduction?), :)  

There is a huge gang of boy racers  who gather in bkk and they close the road and have drag races at late night... 

Those skinny bicycle wheels on a motorcycle are very dangerous and they usually inflate them rock hard too

 

I usually put good quality  tyres,  10mm wider than stock on my nouvo  is good,  it makes a huge difference in grip and braking .... Best investment after a helmet imo

 

 

I made my seat flat as well (Yamaha GT125). I feel, as you sit a bit lower down you have a lower centre of gravity and therefore the bike handles better.

I tried it on my first scooter and would never go back. It's the first thing i do to any scooter I buy here.

I thought they were changing that hideous exhaust. ( i saw as much on the new shape for the CBR version)

I don't really see the problem. It's no big deal. Most of the time I see it there are hardly any pedestrians anyway. Most Thais don't care so why should we?

But wait!!! We need to bring Thailand into the 21st century and make it a 1st world country!!! Er, no thanks, I'm quite happy just the way it is. I left all that crap behind for a reason.

It's probably got something to with how you spend weeks asking people their opinions on what you should buy only to sell it 5 minutes later. Up to you I suppose, but I can see why it would irate others. Personally couldn't care one jot what you do with your bikes.

If you have a work permit then you do not need a cert of residence.

You don't need a any license to buy a bike, but you need one to ride it legally. I'm not 100% but I would say the license from Vietnam would be fine for the first 3 months then you would need a Thai one.

Rev'it air jackets are a bit heavier or warmer than some other air jackets ie Alpine stars or Dianese but in the event of an off I'd rather be wearing the Rev'it.

Whatever bike it was, imo it can hardly be a shame having ridden it. But on the other hand its not that much important what it was.

Then why not tell us?

I know what you ride, most here know what I ride and I know what most road other regular posters here ride. What I don't know is what our beloved forum moderator of the bikes forum rides, is it some kind of big secret?

papa left Patts aboot noon-thirty yesterday.

Traffic mostly okay on double carriageways 7, 36, 3.

Cruising 120 felt fine.

Stopped a few times and took the 5PM ferry to KohChang.

Fair hazy weather perfect for riding.

Everything is in plastics bags, so a few bowls of water ...cool.

Staying at a Lonely Beach fan bungalow.

There are tourons around but not too much.

Imona take a walk around.

I hope to go for a night ride all the way (90%) around

the Koh & back, late tonight.

How much is cheap accommodation there Papa?

For Cha-am, the best 'legal' bridge is Saphan Taksin from Sathorn Rd.

I was stopped by the police today for not being in the left lane. I said I was very sorry and as I reached into my pocket to retrieve the usual fee he said I was not to do it again and that I could go. I couldn't believe it.

I think you're missing my point. (DELETED) more all the posters on here that get on their high horse about laws in Thailand etc

Actually I think this would be a good law but the age 30 is too high, however I don't think big bikes are the problem as they tend to be more responsible riders/drivers than other road users.

But the so called best country in the free world, the good ole US of A doesn't have a special or tiered licensing for bigger bikes and isn't that the country that we all aspire to be like?

Not exactly true, but Hell who cares about facts when any topic, probably including littering can prompt someone to decide it's time for a anti US rant. As the saying in the newspaper world goes..."a story too good to check"

In California for example there are two classes, M1 & M2. M1 is good for any class of bike, and M2 limit's the rider to scooters. Anyone under the age of 21 must show proof of a motorcycle rider training class. There is more, but I think you get the gist.

Oh Dammit, hate when fact gets in the way of hyperbole!

California isn't the whole of America. The fact is, in most states, once you have passed your test you can ride whatever you want.

Anyway this will never happen anytime soon.