jagi00

I'm about to splash out on some biking gear more suited to the tropics than my current stuff so would appreciate your feedback on what works for you.

The helmet I'm thinking about is the Shoei Qwest, I need something quiet and well ventilated. No ideas on jackets, gloves etc but hope to get some good advice.

Cheers

Jag

Doesn't it depend on which country you come from and whether that country has a double taxation agreement with Thailand? - as the UK does - therefore if you have paid the tax in your own country you aren't taxed again in Thailand. Or does it work some other way?

I would hope that the UK does not deduct tax from the pensions of foreign pensioners, even if they are paid by UK companies into the bank accounts of the recipients. Personal tax is generally based on residence, and where the income is earned, but, as I understand, pensions are not considered as "earned income" until they are paid.

I can see now why I don't trust blokes like me, and prefer to consult a professional in the field. If you are worried about man-made fibres, I can offer you an overall risk assessment....

SC

I am on a retirement visa extension

I receive a state pension, a military pension and a company pension.

I talked this over with the UK tax office and their reply was that as all 3 pensions were earned from the UK tax base I have to pay tax in the UK.

As their is a dual taxation agreement between the UK and Thailand and I am already paying tax I am not subject to paying tax in Thailand.

I would personally prefer to pay my tax in Thailand as I would pay less but alas, such is life.

I'm surprised that the UK HMRC is deducting tax if you are no longer resident in UK. I also have a military pension which is paid gross as I am no longer resident in UK and the same should apply to my state and private pensions when I claim them. It may be worthwhile checking on the requirement to qualify as non resident for UK tax - how long have you been out of UK?

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the review/pics, looks like the ideal bike for Thailand. I've been dithering on what to get here since I sold my 'Busa in Singapore. I had it for ten years since new and great for Malaysian roads but less than ideal for the potholes and grit on the Thai roads. I'm currently living in Chiang Mai but looking to relocate to Hua Hin next year so the versatility of the Multistrada should come in handy.

I'm heading down to Perth in a couple of weeks so intend to get a road test there - not sure how it will feel with the high and wide bars after all the years with my ass in the air but I'm 64 so maybe it's time to sit up and enjoy the view.

Any feedback on the electronic gismos' reliability would be appreciated.

Cheers

Jag

Thanks Jag,

The Multisrada is certainly well suited to the wide variety of conditions available in Thailand, as well as to what mood you're in at the time!!!

Mine's only a week old, so hard to provide personal commentary on the gizmos, but the model is now in it's second year, and I haven't seen any bad reviews or read any issues on the Multisrtada forums, so hope that means good things! One review I did read recently made the point that while it's loaded with electronics, all of the underlying technology has been well proven on the race track and/or available in production models of various breeds for a number of years. What is different with the Multistrada is just how they have linked them together in a logical manner.

I have certainly experienced no difficulty from a user perspective. The controls are very logical and easy to use. Switching between riding modes is very simple to do on the fly, as is adjusting the suspension settings for various load conditions. The only one thing that I have noticed is that the remote key device doesn't like to be right next to my phone. A couple of times I have had to move it to a different pocket or the other side of my bum bag.

I'm sure a test ride won't dissapoint, nor will the riding position, just as long as your joints can handle the mount/dismount, though I find climbing on from the right side foot peg like mounting a horse is a more practical method than swinging a leg from a standing start!

Cheers..

Yep, looks like I may need to take some yoga lessons before I try to mount up......

I had a nose around the UK forums and there seems to be a problem with the clutch slave cylinder sticking which could be a bit scary in the wrong circumstances but they should have sorted the bugs out by now.

Cheers

Jag

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the review/pics, looks like the ideal bike for Thailand. I've been dithering on what to get here since I sold my 'Busa in Singapore. I had it for ten years since new and great for Malaysian roads but less than ideal for the potholes and grit on the Thai roads. I'm currently living in Chiang Mai but looking to relocate to Hua Hin next year so the versatility of the Multistrada should come in handy.

I'm heading down to Perth in a couple of weeks so intend to get a road test there - not sure how it will feel with the high and wide bars after all the years with my ass in the air but I'm 64 so maybe it's time to sit up and enjoy the view.

Any feedback on the electronic gismos' reliability would be appreciated.

Cheers

Jag

Thanks guys.

Stay healthy!

G'day all,

I'm looking for a reasonable medical insurance policy that is open ended age wise. The seemingly popular 'April Mobilite' policy spits you out at 70 years old.

Any pointers would be appreciated.

Cheers

Jag

What's the agent's typical commission for selling a property?

Hi, can anyone please advise me on what are the requirements for setting up electricity and water accounts in my name to a house in Chiang Mai. I currently only hold a visitors visa [frequent traveller] and have a long lease on a landed property.

Thanks in advance.

John