MAZ3

If she has a 6 month multiple-entry visa - she's free to come and go throughout the 6 months.

But I hope your right

My girlfriend has a multi entry 6 month UK tourist visa valid until Feb 2016 and completed her requested trip(6 weeks)in Sept.

I know problems can happen if you don't comply with the requested trip length,but how can we request a further trip(Christmas/New Year)on this visa?.

I've been trying to contact someone but its difficult to find out any information and we don't want her to be refused entry or cause any problems for future visas etc.

Thanks for any sensible advice.

Regards

Just got a reply from the Thai Consulate in Hull and no information from the Thai Embassy in London,Hull stated they will continue to issue single,double and triple Tourist visas until advised otherwise by London.

I and some of my friends use these to have 2/3 months in the LOS and have the same time back in the UK and then use the 2nd one before it expires.

Very handy and we don't work or live here,the METV would be twice the price and overkill.

Just hope they keep them available after Nov the 13th.

You can be assured that current Tourist Visa options will be available up to and including 12/11/2015

After that the situation remains unclear but some European Thai Embassy's have stated that 2-3 entry visas will not be available after 12/11/2015

That's why I emailed Hull,but their in the dark as much as us.

We all know how requirements can vary from Region to region,I might have to pop back home and get another double TV just in case and worry about next year later.

Hull, once known as a "friendly" Consulate, is not the best of places to seek reliable information.

Double entry TV's are still available from Vientiane.

Yes,but unfortunately not valid for 6 month's with a long trip and expense to get.

If they did remove the double and triple,I could get singles,but a lot of pages used. It just suits me fine as is,but things do and will change.

Just got a reply from the Thai Consulate in Hull and no information from the Thai Embassy in London,Hull stated they will continue to issue single,double and triple Tourist visas until advised otherwise by London.

I and some of my friends use these to have 2/3 months in the LOS and have the same time back in the UK and then use the 2nd one before it expires.

Very handy and we don't work or live here,the METV would be twice the price and overkill.

Just hope they keep them available after Nov the 13th.

You can be assured that current Tourist Visa options will be available up to and including 12/11/2015

After that the situation remains unclear but some European Thai Embassy's have stated that 2-3 entry visas will not be available after 12/11/2015

That's why I emailed Hull,but their in the dark as much as us.

We all know how requirements can vary from Region to region,I might have to pop back home and get another double TV just in case and worry about next year later.

Just got a reply from the Thai Consulate in Hull and no information from the Thai Embassy in London,Hull stated they will continue to issue single,double and triple Tourist visas until advised otherwise by London.

I and some of my friends use these to have 2/3 months in the LOS and have the same time back in the UK and then use the 2nd one before it expires.

Very handy and we don't work or live here,the METV would be twice the price and overkill.

Just hope they keep them available after Nov the 13th.

Be nice if it wasn't so fat.

I'd be interested in they put that 150cc engine in a more stripped back, light, sporty and nimble scoot rather thank a chubby pcx clone. Nouvo SX150 please Yamaha.

There's the Yamaha Exciter,150cc. 5 speed fully manual clutch,big wheels and 62,500. Basically a bigger better Spark,I think is has the same engine as the R15?.

Gents do they have XXL sizes?,helmet,gloves and mesh jacket. Cheers

Getting the green back tomorrow in my name of a secondhand bike,and this time I'm on a 30 day visa exemption. An agent will do the work for 1,000B(all in),but the local Yammy dealer did for 500B as a favour(but I did buy a new bike off them last year).

Cheers

Thanks mate, a phone number would be good as I'm a long way from Kanchanaburi...

The Lady's name is Nuch and I had a long chat with her,via my other half.

Their never used to do motorbike insurance,but things have changed for the better.

No Rider or multi bike policy's(yet?,I did suggest them),but if you insure two or more at the same time,she will give you a discount and insure from any area(documents will be sent via EMS).This obviously depends on the bikes and premiums etcetera.

If you need help and/or advice in English you can email [email protected] or LINE mammiliciouz with your requirements.

Cheers

Thanks Mr Z,as mines old,only 3+ insurance available for the Lifan. 1690B,but Ok cover if you hit and kill someone(300,000 each). Also 200,000 for any court costs,but only 10,000B to repair the bike.

That sounds good, mine are both coming up to 3 years old & due for renewal, could you PM me the contact details for where you got it please?[/quote

It's in Kanchanaburi,no contact details,but I'll pop in tomorrow as I need a quote on my truck anyway.

Some bullet points in English(well almost!)

Your not the only one,someone I know has 7 bikes!. Was 8,but I brought one off him.:-)

I have a Forza 300, and a PCX 150. The Forza has 1st class insurance, while the PCX only has the government insurance.

Do you always have to insure bikes individually, or can you do a deal with the two of them together?

Not here that I'm aware off,wish Carol Nash Insurance was in the LOS.

When I renewed my UK bike in May,it automatically came with a Riders Policy.

As long as I get permission to ride the other bike,I'm fully covered,not just 3rd Party only!.

Good deal for Thailand and Much better then a Lifan

The idea was both, Lifan for the shopping, the pub and messing around in the dirt and a touring bike to replace my old NV.

I have to say I was very impressed by the Vulcan, didn't find anything that put me off, just finding the money really.

"If I was a rich man.........."

I'm in the same boat,I actually did buy a Lifan(I know,so called Chinese kink)for local riding and a bit of messing around.

I want a bigger bike for longer trips and touring,the choice is getting better. I've never considered a cruiser type and never even ridden one.

But that Vulcan could be a good compromise,between an adventure and road bike.

Now how to sneak it pass the missus? ;-)

Tires have manufacture codes in the side wall with week and year of manufacture.

For example, 2815 is July 2015.

This can be a clue for age of new old stock.

You could also enter the frame number into a www search.

Maybe get you a mfg date.

Try for a new one.

Ubon, Udon, Koran, Buriram, whatever.

If you like the Lifan 200, the mortard version might be better.

X-plore.

Good aftermarket tire selection on 17" rims.

You would have to add a rack,

but has better muffler; international shift pattern, maybe.

Maybe OHC.

I did ask my missus to make her an offer of 39k, but she said it would likely upset the woman, so I will leave it until the oil runs out, or the snow arrives here.

Is this a self service bike, as if I buy one in Udon, this woman may not want to service the bike, with her crock still unsold?

No, I like the big wheels and the pushrod engine and will get used to the shift pattern, no hurry. The ride height (seat) is perfect for me, (pegs too) if anything the CRF and KLX(250) is a tad too high and I have long legs, god knows how the Thais ride them. Elton John's Tommy shoes, no doubt.

As I was close,I pooped into the Dealer. Only his wife there,but checked the tyres.

The rear one 1214 and the front 3114,so July/August last year and kept under cover and out of the Sun.

I'm in Kanchanaburi and have a similar plan to you,but she still won't get on the back.

She will use her Yamaha Spark for our little road trips up to the mountains round here and I'll use the Cross dresser.

Fits me well,carries a fat farang around ok and not too tall to get my aching leg over!.

I thought Wellies were used by sheep farmers?

Cult of the Lifan200Crossdressers

But I'm not shaving my legs for anyone! ;-)

With road tires, and one tooth smaller rear and one tooth more on front sprocket changes,

Crosser would make a decent road bike IPO.

21" wheels handle rough roads a lot better than 17.

Two-up?

For some reason this seems not so good.

Not sure why.

I have seen young farang out there on Laos roads 2-up, with bags,

on 100cc.

Went to the local Lifan dealer yesterday(Kanchanaburi)to order the fork gaiters and he has a fully off-road version which has a 14 teeth front sprocket(NSR) and a 44 teeth rear(MTX)with a 520 chain.

He does monthly trekking trips in the mountains,but I think I'm too old and fat now!. I took mine down a dirt road and it handles things pretty well,better then me.

Hi, where is the dealer in Kanchanaburi?

After the Army base on your right,about 2/3miles there's a Restaurant on your left(it looks like Dutch buildings)and a DEESTONE sign and it's next door.

The place isn't much too look at,but he a nice bloke and seems to know what he's doing.

He's on 0895544916,He only speaks Thai.

I've no connection with the business,I'm only a customer.

Regards

Tires have manufacture codes in the side wall with week and year of manufacture.

For example, 2815 is July 2015.

This can be a clue for age of new old stock.

You could also enter the frame number into a www search.

Maybe get you a mfg date.

Try for a new one.

Ubon, Udon, Koran, Buriram, whatever.

If you like the Lifan 200, the mortard version might be better.

X-plore.

Good aftermarket tire selection on 17" rims.

You would have to add a rack,

but has better muffler; international shift pattern, maybe.

Maybe OHC.

I did ask my missus to make her an offer of 39k, but she said it would likely upset the woman, so I will leave it until the oil runs out, or the snow arrives here.

Is this a self service bike, as if I buy one in Udon, this woman may not want to service the bike, with her crock still unsold?

No, I like the big wheels and the pushrod engine and will get used to the shift pattern, no hurry. The ride height (seat) is perfect for me, (pegs too) if anything the CRF and KLX(250) is a tad too high and I have long legs, god knows how the Thais ride them. Elton John's Tommy shoes, no doubt.

The dealer here(Kanchanaburi) has a nice new Black one and wants 47,000(I thought the list price was 46,000?),it seems to vary!.

It looked clean etc,but I didn't check the date on tyres etcetera. I did think too myself maybe should have just brought a new one?. But I was testing out the waters with the missus with a secondhand bike first [emoji51].

With road tires, and one tooth smaller rear and one tooth more on front sprocket changes,

Crosser would make a decent road bike IPO.

21" wheels handle rough roads a lot better than 17.

Two-up?

For some reason this seems not so good.

Not sure why.

I have seen young farang out there on Laos roads 2-up, with bags,

on 100cc.

Went to the local Lifan dealer yesterday(Kanchanaburi)to order the fork gaiters and he has a fully off-road version which has a 14 teeth front sprocket(NSR) and a 44 teeth rear(MTX)with a 520 chain.

He does monthly trekking trips in the mountains,but I think I'm too old and fat now!. I took mine down a dirt road and it handles things pretty well,better then me.

My post was not adressed to you Maz3, i know the Lifan motor is OHV, ie uses pushrods for valve actuation, and is based on the original Honda CG 125 design. The most interesting and unusual part of this engine is the single cam lobe design. Yes, single lobe, for both IN and EX, ie both will have identical timing and duration, the followers pivot above the cam, and you can always spot this OHV design as the cylinder barrel has the screw in plug on the bottom L/H side where the followers pivot on their shaft. Simple. Clever.

Sorry,my mistake[emoji17].

I didn't remember that arrangement,I actually passed my Full motorbike test(In the UK)back in the very hot summer of 1976 on a borrowed CG125.

Cheers

Yawn 3. Three. Trois. Drei.

You do not give up do you!

OHV tells you the valves are in the head and the cam down below.

OHC tells you the cam is in the head.

Both have valves in the head.

Just have a look at every manufacturer's blurb describing their latest engines. Kawasaki to Mercedes and everything in between. Do you see the 3 letters OHV. No. You see OHC or DOHC.

Stop being a pedantic ignorant prat and just accept normal engine terminology. Puleeeze.[/quote

I'm not trolling,just attached a manual that shows it's an OHV on the Cross,as someone asked if it's OHC.

With road tires, and one tooth smaller rear and one tooth more on front sprocket changes,

Crosser would make a decent road bike IPO.

21" wheels handle rough roads a lot better than 17.

Two-up?

For some reason this seems not so good.

Not sure why.

I have seen young farang out there on Laos roads 2-up, with bags,

on 100cc.

Papa,have you changed your sprockets to the above?,and will that be enough?.

Cheers

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What is under the panels marked with an "X" any metal, is it possible to strap a couple of smallish wetbags either side? It would spread the weight and give a modicum of crash protection, then just a bag across the luggage rack..and a rucksack for the girl.

They're just cosmetic plastic panels,I'll have a proper look tomorrow to see what's underneath.

As stated there's the exhaust of the right,it has a heat-shield,but not how any bags touching it would fare

A few photos,the plastic covers just unscrew and you could use the lugs to attach a bag etc.

The rear rack seems strong,don't know what weight limit it has,but seems decent enough. The chap I brought it off had a topbox fitted,might do the same(1800B for a 30L Givi from Yamaha,with the fitting plate)

Hope these are clear enough to see your options for carrying baggage etc.

Cheers

Are all these Lifans fitted with a pushrod engine? I read on other forums there are other configurations, shorter stroke and OHC engines?

By all accounts the original pushrod engines are the best, most think bulletproof and a little less bhp, but with a bit more low rpm torque.

Oh and Maz how much were the intermediate tyres?

"Get a 2nd hand crf or klx

Cost effective and still Japanese reliable ..!.. You will still pay 100k baht for good one that hasn't been ragged, they are complicated and judging by the CB300s, not that reliable. Have scoured the internet trying to find someone with a 200gy gripe, can't find much at all.

Allan this should make things clearer.

http://www.motorcycle.in.th/forum/viewtopic.php?

Basic OHV Carb Engine,based on the old Honda CG125 series,if I'm correct?.

Seems to pull my fat arse around ok,been told it likes 95 not 91(from the local Lifan Dealer in Kanchanaburi).

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What is under the panels marked with an "X" any metal, is it possible to strap a couple of smallish wetbags either side? It would spread the weight and give a modicum of crash protection, then just a bag across the luggage rack..and a rucksack for the girl.

They're just cosmetic plastic panels,I'll have a proper look tomorrow to see what's underneath.

As stated there's the exhaust of the right,it has a heat-shield,but not how any bags touching it would fare

With road tires, and one tooth smaller rear and one tooth more on front sprocket changes,

Crosser would make a decent road bike IPO.

21" wheels handle rough roads a lot better than 17.

Two-up?

For some reason this seems not so good.

Not sure why.

I have seen young farang out there on Laos roads 2-up, with bags,

on 100cc.

And the rear intermediate tyre cost 700B fitted,I assume the front more(I'll have to check out the make).

Not tried them in the wet yet though!