1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

Back in the UK (10+ years) my last m/c was an 1100cc Yamaha Bulldog.

 

That's more like it

1 minute ago, Don Mega said:

Why Not ?

 

Ive got a 150i Click and its a great bike, will be adding an XSR 900 to the stable soon hopefully.

I was n't speaking to you

My desire is to live a long and happy life....why in the World would I ever want a motorcycle?  I have two good legs to get me out and about...????????

I love riding in the heat with boots and a full set of leathers especially when stopped at the red lights. It like wow, so cool, i mean hot. Really hot! 

If I decided I really wanted a new bike, I would seriously consider an "Adventure Bike" of some type. Most of the ones I see though appear to be more "highway" than they are "adventure". 
Harley is trying to get into that market as well with their 2020 HD Pan-American. Looks a little more "adventure" than a lot of the other ones.

   

Have to be careful going up hills if you have those panniers loaded though. They look huge !

It looks like an ideal bike for riding in Thailand though as it can handle the regular highways as well as the crappy roads, dirt roads, cow trails (if you don't pay attention when using google maps or like to visit places "off the beaten trail" like I do), never ending construction zones and would motor through a lot of the "flooding" that would keep other bikes parked in service stations.

1 hour ago, Venom said:

I love riding in the heat with boots and a full set of leathers especially when stopped at the red lights. It like wow, so cool, i mean hot. Really hot! 

You do something wrong

 

56 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

If I decided I really wanted a new bike, I would seriously consider an "Adventure Bike" of some type. Most of the ones I see though appear to be more "highway" than they are "adventure". 
Harley is trying to get into that market as well with their 2020 HD Pan-American. Looks a little more "adventure" than a lot of the other ones.

   

Have to be careful going up hills if you have those panniers loaded though. They look huge !

It looks like an ideal bike for riding in Thailand though as it can handle the regular highways as well as the crappy roads, dirt roads, cow trails (if you don't pay attention when using google maps or like to visit places "off the beaten trail" like I do), never ending construction zones and would motor through a lot of the "flooding" that would keep other bikes parked in service stations.

I recently saw this video. Looks like enough adventure for me.

 

57 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

If I decided I really wanted a new bike, I would seriously consider an "Adventure Bike" of some type. Most of the ones I see though appear to be more "highway" than they are "adventure". 
Harley is trying to get into that market as well with their 2020 HD Pan-American. Looks a little more "adventure" than a lot of the other ones.

   

Have to be careful going up hills if you have those panniers loaded though. They look huge !

It looks like an ideal bike for riding in Thailand though as it can handle the regular highways as well as the crappy roads, dirt roads, cow trails (if you don't pay attention when using google maps or like to visit places "off the beaten trail" like I do), never ending construction zones and would motor through a lot of the "flooding" that would keep other bikes parked in service stations.

This looks like 300kg to me. Sounds like an adventure if you ever drop that thing.

16 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I recently saw this video. Looks like enough adventure for me.

 

I believe for guys who do this sort of riding a lot a 300 Husaberg (now Husqvarna) two-stroke single is the weapon of choice. But that is just what I have witnessed before. They all seem to be from Yorkshire and don't talk much.

For me now if there is no line on a map I will ride around.

This would be the bike i would go for,a little expensive but a great bike to see Thailand on and off the beaten track.

T

12 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

This looks like 300kg to me. Sounds like an adventure if you ever drop that thing.

Can't find a weight for the bike (yet), seems Harley hasn't released that info yet. I recall reading awhile ago that this wasn't in production yet. I think they are doing testing and getting feedback before making alterations and adjustments. Maybe will affect the weight as well.

Saw one comparison to a Triumph Tiger 1200, which clocks in at 547 pounds (US) or about 250 kgs. Probably the "dry" weight. My Heritage Softail is about 325 kgs dry and sits a lot lower (but so does the exhaust and it doesn't have the clearance the Pan American has). Still, 75(ish) kilos less weight would make a fair difference when it comes to handling the bike, especially on non-paved roads.

I've take the Softail on some crappy trails and was thankful they were dry. Would have hated to had to manhandle it along muddy cow trails

5 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

I believe for guys who do this sort of riding a lot a 300 Husaberg (now Husqvarna) two-stroke single is the weapon of choice. But that is just what I have witnessed before. They all seem to be from Yorkshire and don't talk much.

For me now if there is no line on a map I will ride around.

If they only want that kind of riding then obviously a lighter bike is better. But I was amazed what he did with that big bike on those tracks. Amazing! I wouldn't want to try those tracks myself with any bike. But the video shows it's possible even with such a big Adventure bike.

1 minute ago, jvs said:

This would be the bike i would go for,a little expensive but a great bike to see Thailand on and off the beaten track.

T

Other than engine size, that is almost identical to the old "Honda 90" I rode as a kid back in 1969 !

This is a 1972 Honda CT90 (mine was much older, maybe a '66 or 67).

 

9 hours ago, guzzi850m2 said:

I have my sights on the Royal Endfield Interceptor 650. I did a test ride app 4 month ago and I really dig it, a charming no frills motor bike. I wanted a Street Twin but I think the price is way to high for what you are getting. The R.E. is 85% of a S.T. at almost 1/2 price.

Not sure when that will happen could be next year or the year after.

Keeping the XSR900, the fun factor is huge.

 

 

I bought the RE Interceptor in January, my first ever "big" bike. Fell off it twice on the first day and spent the next few weeks wondering if I was just a stupid old man trying to be young again.

 

Some friends gave me tips on what I was doing wrong and after a while, it all clicked into place and now I love riding it, helped to keep me from dying of boredom during these last two months.

 

(For anyone who is thinking of telling me that its not a "big bike", at 650cc and weighing 223Kg, it's definitely big enough for me, standing 5ft 6" tall and weighing in at around 70Kg.)

 

I'm not looking to get another bike this year but if I was, I'd want the RE 650 Continental GT.

8 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

Can't find a weight for the bike (yet), seems Harley hasn't released that info yet. I recall reading awhile ago that this wasn't in production yet. I think they are doing testing and getting feedback before making alterations and adjustments. Maybe will affect the weight as well.

Saw one comparison to a Triumph Tiger 1200, which clocks in at 547 pounds (US) or about 250 kgs. Probably the "dry" weight. My Heritage Softail is about 325 kgs dry and sits a lot lower (but so does the exhaust and it doesn't have the clearance the Pan American has). Still, 75(ish) kilos less weight would make a fair difference when it comes to handling the bike, especially on non-paved roads.

I've take the Softail on some crappy trails and was thankful they were dry. Would have hated to had to manhandle it along muddy cow trails

Most BMs ( GS 1200 / GSA 1200 ) and Ducati Multi's are in the region of 200-225kg or thereabouts, that's with nothing in the panniers that may add 5-10kg per pannier.

Weighing up whether to buy a 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4S when they arrive. 
I really should buy a house but, we’ll, you know ????????‍♂️

38 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

If they only want that kind of riding then obviously a lighter bike is better. But I was amazed what he did with that big bike on those tracks. Amazing! I wouldn't want to try those tracks myself with any bike. But the video shows it's possible even with such a big Adventure bike.

I'm going with a smaller "adventure" bike as i don't fancy my chances anymore of picking up anything big. To aid this, also not going anywhere that will result in me doing any picking up in the first place. 

I've had a PCX 150 for a couple of years, never really thought I'd like the fully automatic bit, but I love it.  Most mileage is around town, and not needing constant gear changes is great, also being able to use (secure) sandals is a plus in Thai heat.

 

Next bike?  I'd like something like the Honda Integra 750, still fully automatic, but with distance capability.  Got this wife though, who has other opinions as to where my money should go!

Had many bikes over the years but my interest and the Thais driving is  more or  less deciding I don't want to ride anymore. I have a  Honda 650  in the garage that hasn't been used much in the last 5 years when I bought it new, 4000km but wont sell it, may stick it in the living room!

19 minutes ago, DefaultName said:

I've had a PCX 150 for a couple of years, never really thought I'd like the fully automatic bit, but I love it.  Most mileage is around town, and not needing constant gear changes is great, also being able to use (secure) sandals is a plus in Thai heat.

 

Next bike?  I'd like something like the Honda Integra 750, still fully automatic, but with distance capability.  Got this wife though, who has other opinions as to where my money should go!

If you have to ask your wife if you are allowed to buy a bike you do something wrong!

In my case it is more of a second bike than next. Currently have a Honda XR250 (the one the photo), which I absolutely love, but would like to get something standard with a bit of a retro feel... So I am now eyeing a Kawa Estrella. An Enfield Himalayan would be even better, but not easy to get in my current location.

 

try triumph Bonneville t 100/120   faultless and superb ride 

I'd like to say Royal Enfield or even Triumph if I had the money....

Incidentally I would like to sell a very well maintained and low mileage white Honda CRF 250 dirt bike (2012) if anyone is interested. PM me. 

 

Rooster

 

Wishlist: R1M - for a sudden death ????

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7 minutes ago, Jane Dough said:

I'd like to say Royal Enfield or even Triumph if I had the money....

Incidentally I would like to sell a very well maintained and low mileage white Honda CRF 250 dirt bike (2012) if anyone is interested. PM me. 

 

Rooster

 

Royal Enfield - I thought that was where the queen kept her chickens?

(sorry!)

 

When I was in India I rented an Indian made Royal Enfield. The back brake and gear lever were on the 'wrong side' by today's standards. Took a bit of getting used to.

 

As for a Triumph: When I lived in the UK I borrowed my mate's Bonneville. Only once. I remember it vibrated so much the left-hand handlebar grip kept vibrating itself off the handlebar. Had to stop every few miles to push it back on.

10 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Royal Enfield - I thought that was where the queen kept her chickens?

(sorry!)

Hahahaha .. 

On 5/29/2020 at 12:21 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

Even if you can do it yourself maintenance is an issue because it will be difficult to impossible to get spare-parts.

I had a VFR400 and I loved that bike. But I sold it a couple of years ago because it was impossible to get parts - even for my Thai mechanic who was specialized on that bike.

 

That's I was told about my 25 year old CBR900RR-R you can get parts.

 

I did repairs and tuning myself because Honda Big Bike in Phitsanulok are as useful as a fart in a spacesuit, unless you buy new and even then I wouldn't trust them. 

 

5 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

I was n't speaking to you

I reckon your right even as said in jest, guess Brit man took it that way.

 

I always find it strange Thai people and others call all 2 wheeled vehicles " motor-cycle" a Honda Click is a scooter with an engine. ????