June 23, 20223 yr Just a quicky. Giving some serious thought to buying a quad bike................... mainly to transport me and the dog (maybe the wife as well) to a knock-down out in the rice fields.......I have got to escape the hustle and bustle of Isan village life. Are there any experts on here who could give some friendly advice? Wheel size Power Make Insurance Drive mechanism Licence- do I need a bike licence or is my car driving licence good enough? Where to buy (new/second hand?) All that kind of stuff. Thanks in advance for any replies.
June 23, 20223 yr You probably know a quad bike can't be registered to use on the road, but they are for sale... https://www.bahtsold.com/view/atv-200cc-konik-z200-343225
June 23, 20223 yr Author 2 minutes ago, transam said: You probably know a quad bike can't be registered to use on the road, but they are for sale... https://www.bahtsold.com/view/atv-200cc-konik-z200-343225 Oh! I did not know that......so thank you....potentially a major spoke in the wheels. It is about a km to the dirt track, which leads to the knockdown........we are so far out in the sticks I think I might still risk it. Cheers
June 23, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Will B Good said: Oh! I did not know that......so thank you....potentially a major spoke in the wheels. It is about a km to the dirt track, which leads to the knockdown........we are so far out in the sticks I think I might still risk it. Cheers A bit risky if you have a road problem........????
June 23, 20223 yr Author 2 minutes ago, transam said: A bit risky if you have a road problem........???? Mmmm......not one for breaking rules......but the quad would solve a few problems......have to sleep on this one......thanks.
June 23, 20223 yr you can't get plates/registration for them, there's no category of plate that it falls into even if you can 'convince' the lto to register it as farming vehicle, you can't take it on main roads so no insurance
June 23, 20223 yr 24 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Mmmm......not one for breaking rules......but the quad would solve a few problems......have to sleep on this one......thanks. You wouldn't have a problem you may able to get CTPL govt insurance which is better than nowt same as EV bikes I believe at least it would show your being responsible. This is Thailand enjoy.
June 23, 20223 yr Considering some of the older vehicles, and very questionable ones out in the sticks, I wouldn't be concerned. They drive tractors on the road out there. Not a fan of quads (bikes) myself, maybe a buggy instead. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2787771148196289/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e2c0312-4458-49e5-a533-c880980d267a https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1613693205680851/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e2c0312-4458-49e5-a533-c880980d267a
June 23, 20223 yr Author 36 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Considering some of the older vehicles, and very questionable ones out in the sticks, I wouldn't be concerned. They drive tractors on the road out there. Not a fan of quads (bikes) myself, maybe a buggy instead. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2787771148196289/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e2c0312-4458-49e5-a533-c880980d267a https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1613693205680851/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e2c0312-4458-49e5-a533-c880980d267a Can these have plates/insurance etc.....or are they in the same boat as the quad bikes?
June 23, 20223 yr IMHO if you live out in the sticks, there are only likely to be the local plods, and they don't really care as they live out in the villages as you do. The Thai guy who lives next door to me has a quad bike and a big old Honda trike and nobody bothers him. Still it is up to you but as you probably won't be taking it on the expressway or the main highways the chances of even being seen are low.
June 23, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Can these have plates/insurance etc.....or are they in the same boat as the quad bikes? Don't know, guessing not though, and more hassle and expense to register, than fines you'd ever accumulate, if any.
June 23, 20223 yr I would not worry about it too much, buy one and see how it works out. As far as what to buy, just buy something popular from a local shop.
June 23, 20223 yr Popular Post I had a Honda foreman for several years when I lived in Issan. Was putting together a large rubber operation and this this was worth its weight in gold. No registration drove it on the roads, no problem. Pictured being used doing rubber tree knockdown recovery work. I was asked by several higher ups where I got it and how much. Can-ams are for sale in Thailand and they are expensive.
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