furyrider

This thread is nothing without PHOTOS . Can someone post a photo of this new style Chinese Chopper.

dagling

I am also out of Thailand and not sure when I will be back. I live in the Udon area and me and the wife are always headed up there. We should keep in touch and make plains on future rides together.

It sounds like you may have electrical problem. I would check the injectors to make sure one is not fowled up. But you say your battery is dead. It may be that you have a short and you are not getting full power too the injectors to fire. Could also be why the battery is dead. I would look through you're wiring and see if there is a bare wire. Also look at all your grounds and make sure they are tight. I did a mod on my bike and did not get the ground tight for my wiring it was fine for a few days then started giving me all the same symptoms as you have until the battery went dead.

Remember with the fuel injection system you have electronics running them and ground is important and as night comes and things cool moisture forms.

Well, here is my Cruiser /Chopper. Comfort well we will see how it is when I get the new C&C seat on it but the stock Honda seat is good for about an hour and by the end of the day its brutal.

I guess I follow the other cruisers with the mod thing. The first thing I did was change the mufflers and intake so the engine could breath. Then had to add the Fuel Controller to make up for the added air. It did give it much more response on the throttle.

As for it being like a sail boat being a black hole. Yes, it is. To date I have put over 100k in mods. I think I have become addicted to it. In fact if anyone knows of a support group for that kind of thing let me know.

I do like choppers and it is a child hood thing. Do I need to go fast or want to go fast, well not really I don't care how long it takes me to get there? But thats me. I have saddle bags and a luggage rack to go on long trips that is easy to pull off.

Would I have this bike in BKK yes I would but it would not be my every day commute bike? Would I ever own a sports bike yes I would?

Well, here is my Cruiser /Chopper. Comfort well we will see how it is when I get the new C&C seat on it but the stock Honda seat is good for about an hour and by the end of the day its brutal.

I guess I follow the other cruisers with the mod thing. The first thing I did was change the mufflers and intake so the engine could breath. Then had to add the Fuel Controller to make up for the added air. It did give it much more response on the throttle.

As for it being like a sail boat being a black hole. Yes, it is. To date I have put over 100k in mods. I think I have become addicted to it. In fact if anyone knows of a support group for that kind of thing let me know.

I do like choppers and it is a child hood thing. Do I need to go fast or want to go fast, well not really I don't care how long it takes me to get there? But thats me. I have saddle bags and a luggage rack to go on long trips that is easy to pull off.

Would I have this bike in BKK yes I would but it would not be my every day commute bike? Would I ever own a sports bike yes I would?

I think a lot would depend on what kind of sound you are looking for. I belong to forum for the Honda Fury and a lot of them have installed the Cobra swept exhaust. But they some have complants that they are not load enough. The V&H slip ons are a lot more quit and don't fit well on the Fury at least. But you can always change the baffles to get the sound you want. I went with the Raw design Reaper tips and it was love at first sound for me. They are also lighter than all the others. Here is a good place for buying baffles for what ever you buy. All you need is to let them know the size pipes you have.

http://www.bigcitythunder.com

I know that Superbike Forum merged with Ghostriders a while ago. But now Ghostriders site has been shut down. Dose anyone know what happened to them are they coming back??

Thanks everyone

I have Googled Scala Rider and found the Cardo Scala Q4 for $301 with the 2 head sets through Motor cycle super store. From what I see that is a very good price.

Can you have more than one headset for say, 4 riders?

From what it looks like on there web site you can at least with the Q4. They have a range up to a 1 mile.

If you have time, take a look at Chatterbox. I am in the market as well, and they seem to have a much more rugged build, and additional road distance. I am still pondering which to buy.......

Thoughts comments, greatly appreciated!!!

Jay

I looked at some on line at first but I do not know if they have blue tooth.

Thanks everyone

I have Googled Scala Rider and found the Cardo Scala Q4 for $301 with the 2 head sets through Motor cycle super store. From what I see that is a very good price.

Can you have more than one headset for say, 4 riders?

From what it looks like on there web site you can at least with the Q4. They have a range up to a 1 mile.

Thanks everyone for your input. I think I have it narrowed down to 2 units

The GPSMAP 60CSx I like it looks small and it would be good in nomans land. The Price is good. But no Blue tooth Not sure if I have to have that but would be good with my head set.

But I have also ran across the new Garmin Zumo 220 "built for " bikers by bikers" they claim tZumo 220 www.gadgetrend.com/gps_zumo220.phpHas any one looked at them or have one??

Thanks everyone

I have Googled Scala Rider and found the Cardo Scala Q4 for $301 with the 2 head sets through Motor cycle super store. From what I see that is a very good price.

i use the scala brand work great..............

Witch model do you have? and did you get in Thailand or have it shipped in??

I use the water proof garmin zumo, with a ram mount ,,,and download and update the maps for free (currently on v11),,,and have the supplied windscreen mount with built in speaker for the car...so i doubles up ok..

Ok that is one that I had heard about. You say that you get updates downloaded for free? ( currently on v11) See in half a sentence I am already lost. Whats a v11? This is why my first one needs to be simple to operate Unless it comes with a very cute instructor.

Had a Garmin ZUMO 550 but it was too fancy for me so I sold it. I get by just fine with Google Maps on the iPhone. Another good GPS for bikes is the waterproof Garmin 60Csx. I know some guys use the cheaper car GPS units and just cover them in plastic when it rains...

I recommend GadgetTrend: http://www.gadgetren...ps_handheld.php

Ride On!

Tony

Thanks Tony

Fancy is what I don't need. To much more than an off-on button will have me confused. And i should have the water prof one or I will tear the bag some how. Thanks for the web page.

I have been getting ready to buy some head sets so the wife can jabber at me or at least think she is. I started looking at the Yala. They seem to be nice they have blue tooth and will hook up with GPS IPhone and also MP3 IPod. I think they are made with quite a bit of gold in them when you look at the price. Does anyone have a set and can tell me how they work as far as speakers mike how do they fit under the helmet and everything that can be hooked into them ??

And what other kinds are on the market ?, what do you use.?

I have always used a map and asked a lot of questions to get some place new. I meet a lot of people that way. But in Thailand not being able to speak Thai that well yet has lead to some frustration. So its time to get into technology.

I never have owned or used a GPS before so I don't know what I am looking for. Because it is for a bike it should be water prof and I also need something that will be easy to down load maps on. I think I will need blue tooth on it for the head sets that I want to buy. Yes, I am looking into head sets so the wife can jabber at me "hope it has an off button" and also to listen to the IPod. More questions on that for another post.

So what GPS are you all using and what suggestions do you have for me getting my first one.

I watch a us news clip the other day. It was a report on all the drum fish and the birds that washed up and fell to the ground on new years. They have started to attribute it to the magnetic poller shift that is going on. I think we are going to see a lot more of these things happening.

OK Richard

The first one is me when I first got it and the second is My wife as she is getting ready to ride it.

That is a beautiful bike, what is it??

That is A Honda Fury . I wish I had more photos of the way it looks know. But the last photo was taken when I had just put it back together and next morning I had fly back to work. Soon it will be changing again I have a lot more mods to do. I also need to find someone good at airbrushing to do a paint job on it.

Wow, that's weird, bike seat shops are everywhere in Bangkok. Surprised it's so hard to find in Pattaya...

Well, thats funny I posted 2 different times on here trying to find a good bike seat shop to redo and customize a bike set and no one could come up with a single one. I had to order a C&C from the states. Where were you all 6 months ago.

Templedog

I am not so sure that is a good idea. I think Thais might be able to get away with it but as a furang it could get sticky especially if you get into an accident with it. Also what happens when you run into a law abiding peace officer that decides he wants your bike and impounds it. It could turn out to cost more than paying all the fees to do it right.

If this is any kind of a reputable dealer you would have everything including insurance before you walked out the door.

Where do you buy the tickets ?

Same question I had.

This is it but since this photo I have done close to 100.000 baht in mods. I only have one photo of the Mods and it was taken at night.

OK Richard

The first one is me when I first got it and the second is My wife as she is getting ready to ride it.

Some good pointers.

I agree load pipes is a great thing on a bike. A few years ago in California I was following a traffic cop on the highway who was splitting lanes on a Harley giving a little twist every now and then. "Blap blap" and watch the seas part like he was Moses. I love the Arrow on my Ninja for the same reason.

Driving is very different here, but many of the things they teach us in rider school back home are still applicable.

O'de like to add some more suggestions, mostly for big bike riders:

Ride with a hyper vigilance. Probably the most important, especially in urban or suburban areas. Don't get complacent with this. Slow is key here. Analyze your threats like your a T-1000. Actively scan the road ahead and categorize threats by level and divide your attention accordingly. Notice the dogs. The cars bumper peaking out. The girl on the Airblade chatting on her phone. Vehicle waiting to U-turn. You will sometimes experience sensory overload when it seams like threats are coming from everywhere. If that happens, slow down. Wait till you get to the countryside to open her up if you have to.

Assume everyone is trying to kill you, it's mostly true. Thai's don't pay attention to anything behind them. If it looks like grandma or that boy racer with the pink Fino might suddenly cross in front of you without looking, they very well might. I have had 3 or 4 mates go down hard due to this exact scenario.

Pay attention to how Thai's drive.

There is no lane discipline whatsoever in Thailand. Cars wander from lane to lane especially in curves. Avoid riding next to anyone.

Thai's generally yield to the larger vehicle. This means you on your big bike might get some respect from the oceans of Waves and Clicks, but that cement mixer waiting to U-turn in front of you couldn't car less whether you have complete right of way, as I learned the hard way. He is sitting higher than you so he's coming even if it means he is going to put you in the ditch at 70kph. Oh, and he ain't stopping to see if you are OK either.

Know the silly laws.

I don't advocate breaking laws, but Thailand has some antiquated codes that cops love to use on us. There is a law stating that you must ride in the left lane unless overtaking, preparing to turn right, or the lane is narrower than a certain width, something like 2m IIRC. With the amount of dogs, bikes, and kids popping out of side streets without looking, sometimes the right lane is the safest choice, especially when it can improve your sight lines. Also coppers can and do stop pickups for "Uncovered load" if you have a motorcycle in the back. Legally it needs a tarp.

Straightline breaking.

If you need to panic stop, you loose your ability to turn. If you turn you may go down, and that is usually not good. Remember that ABS does very little to keep you upright when breaking in a corner, but is fantastic in a straight line. If you have ABS, don't be afraid to go 100% breaking power on them. Studies of motorcycle fatalities have shown that many accidents could have been avoided if the rider was not afraid to hard break. Practice this in a safe environment. You will be surprised how quickly you can stop.

Traveliing Distance and Sightlines

As mentioned, never follow to closely. The 3 second rule applies here. Position yourself where you can best see and be seen. Always leave yourself an out.

Lastly, Never forget ATGATT- All The Gear All The Time. Flip flops and a tank top is not proper riding attire. Full face helmet, obviously..ankle covering boots, jean or leather pants, riding jacket with shoulder and spine protection, and good gloves. Murphys law says if you wear you gear you won't need it, but if you don't, you will. My one big off so far I had full gear on and walked away with a sprained ankle and sore muscles.

"Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence, or stupidity."

"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."

"Loud pipes saves lives."

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ScubaBuddy

I think you nailed this one.

Hi X-ray, nice ride. Hope we'll see it up here sometime this year. Did you buy the LED flexible strips here in LOS's?

Sorry I have been busy at work and had not checked the sight in a few days

No I bought them from the states. They are the Joe Florida accent lights. It comes with a control box and remote so you can change to different flash rates and intensity.