properperson

stick with Honda or yamaha ...

have you tried checking the tyre pressures ? not unknown for the shops to super over inflate them... in my experience (with correctly inflated tyres), the ADV 160's suspension is pretty good ....

Fiesta's of this age were fitted with the "power shift" gear box - There were so many problems with the gear box, clutch pack and the black box that controls them, that Ford changed 1,000's of them under warranty and were subject to Class actions in Thailand, USA and Australia .... One expert said "it's not a case of if there will be a problem but when..." Personally i'd stick clear of Fiesta, Focus and Ecosport between 2012 and 2016 after which Ford used a different gearbox. So - I'd got for the MG - pretty decent spec for the price ...

I'd agree - i gave up posting eons ago - far to many idjuts for my liking

Update: Exhaust/cat SOLD ..... Just 1 item remaining: 19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht ..

UPDATE ...... Most items SOLD ... Just these two items left: 16) - Original pre- silencer and CAT - 1,000km - like new - 750 Baht and: 19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht .. .

no, just parts advertised...

. FOR SALE.... . Parts and accessories for KTM Duke and RC - will fit all models (200, 250 and 390) - from 2015 to 2022) ... . All parts came from KTM Main Dealer - Not cheap china rubbish... . 1) - SOLD 2) - SOLD 3) - Front footpegs - 350 Baht 4) - Chain adjusters - 250 Baht 5) - Radiator guard - 400 Baht 6) - Aluminium sump guard - 650 Baht 7) - Aluminium mirrors / extenders - 400 Baht 8) - Oil cap - 75 Baht 9) - Front fork top caps - 140 Baht 10) - Brake reservoir cover - 100 Baht 11) - REAR) foot protectors - 150 Baht 12) - SOLD ... 13) - FRONT Foot protectors - 150 Baht 14) - Chain guard (aluminium) - 350 Baht 15) - SOLD... 16) - Original pre- silencer and CAT - 1,000km - like new - 750 Baht 17) - SOLD .. 18) - OriginaPowerparts tank pad - bought from KTM dealers for 1,000 Baht, in original packaging - 270 Baht 19) - Original KTM Fan - Brand new stil in box - Receipt for 4,100 Baht - 3,250 Baht .. . Can ship anywhere in Thailand by "Flash" couriers at minimal cost .. . PM me if interested.... .

Total Farse

list price from Honda is 181.900 baht.....plus 2,100 baht registration = 184,000 "out the door" .....

jomtien immigration today - imagine driving all the way from Phuket and seeing this in front of you ....

got it ! - rack/box and phone holder on - bit of fettling done ....(standard tyre btw) ... .

over the last month i have rented / borrowed from mates, A Forza 350, X Max 300 and ADV 350 - all for a minimum of a day, and all in different road / riding conditions..... My conclusion was: Last place - Forza 350, just felt like i was riding a boat, didn't feel confident round bends, didn't like the look of the clocks, the 3rd rate suspension nor those awful rubber coated bars . 2nd Place - Yamaha X max, boat like as the Forza better round bends better than the Forza, but far from brilliant, suspension betther than the forza but you really have to upgrade. Clocks didn't do it for me nor did the rubber coated bars... Winner - Honda ADV 350 - Just has a lovely vibe about it - more like you're riding an auto motorbike than a scooter, good round bends (well for a scooter) - suspension would knock the other 2 into next week. Has propper "wide bar" handle bars, a lovely upright commanding riding position and an ADV style instrumment pannel. So 11 days ago, went to the Honda scooter dealers, to find out about availability and price..... was told about 3-4 months wait, but the sales lady said she would "see what she could do" ... So placed a 10k deposit and prepared for a long wait .... This morning (christmas day) got a message (and photos) from the dealers - "your bike has arrived and can collect tomorrow" (26th) .... .

i thought a standard forza was circa 185,000 baht ?? or have they gone up ??

New Honda ADV 160 Kitako ltd edition ..... Pal walked into Asia City Motors today to enquire what was the waiting list for a 160 - They had this and a red one in stock ready to go - no waiting - 8.000b more than the standard bike ... Handed over the growlers and drove it away .... .

This is the guy you want - Thep and his team can do pretty much everything to a high standard without charging daft prices - Speaks good english too (also lives near mamprachan lake, which is a bonus) ..... He did a big (house) renovation project for me and have recommended him many times.... Phone - 094 413 6868 (Thep) Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/suthep.harnsuek.7

Are you kidding ? i for one will be a regular patron. As OP stated, Naklua is like a desert for western food.