EVENKEEL Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 My ole lady is to hiso to even contemplate riding in a saleng with a foreigner at the helm. Maybe as a crutch if foreigner has no balance but then a car or truck seems better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 As far as I know it is difficult to ride bikes with side cars. It doesn't make the ride safer for anybody. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 20 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: My ole lady is to hiso to even contemplate riding in a saleng with a foreigner at the helm. Maybe as a crutch if foreigner has no balance but then a car or truck seems better. I make mine run behind. I know it may sound harsh to some. But I do show some consideration and slow down uphill for her. 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 3 minutes ago, sungod said: I make mine run behind. I know it may sound harsh to some. But I do show some consideration and slow down uphill for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 No, as they are not very comfortable, unless extremely modified. Plus add a whole new driving physics, although some shade would be nice. I've considered adding one to the scooter a few times. Would only do if it had a quick release for easy removal for when not brutally sunny out. We just take the car, as parking isn't that big an issue where we live. Although a saleng would defeat the purpose, almost, of taking the scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 My son gets car sick so the wife sits in the back of the car and him in the front. Our neighbour asked me "why does your wife sit in the back?". I told him, it's because the boot is full. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: As far as I know it is difficult to ride bikes with side cars. It doesn't make the ride safer for anybody. Back in the 1950s when I was riding a motorcycle combination, they were regarded as the safest means of transport on the road. Pic. Me introducing my son to motorbikes in 1960. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: My ole lady is to hiso to even contemplate riding in a saleng with a foreigner at the helm. Maybe as a crutch if foreigner has no balance but then a car or truck seems better. I did own a motorcycle/sidecar in my early days as a cheap form of family transport. But I never really liked it and they can be a real bitch to handle. If I did need cheap 2 person transport here I'd opt for an EV trike. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 3 minutes ago, Gandtee said: Back in the 1950s when I was riding a motorcycle combination, they were regarded as the safest means of transport on the road. Pic. Me introducing my son to motorbikes in 1960. I owned one for three years and I'd say they are the most unsafe vehicle on the road. I hated it and was really glad to be rid of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 53 minutes ago, Moonlover said: I owned one for three years and I'd say they are the most unsafe vehicle on the road. I hated it and was really glad to be rid of it. Each to his own.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 (edited) 3 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: My ole lady is to hiso to even contemplate riding in a saleng with a foreigner at the helm. Maybe as a crutch if foreigner has no balance but then a car or truck seems better. Same, my ex mrs wouldn't be seen in one. I've got a few aussie mates who would like to rent one on their next visit, fill an esky full of icy cold beer and a few mates, how good would that be driving around town.🍺 Edited April 30 by SAFETY FIRST 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: I owned one for three years and I'd say they are the most unsafe vehicle on the road. I hated it and was really glad to be rid of it. I reckon a disability scooter travelling at 60km/h would be more dangerous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyAndyAndy Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 I drive my dog in there wherever I go. 😆 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 43 minutes ago, Gandtee said: Each to his own.👍 The pic is not mine. I made a copy of the Busmar Astral sidecar and fitted to my Triumph Thunderbird. My wife, three kids and my mate on the back, did some great trips. Some horrible bugger nicked it on Mothers Day when we were about go to visit her. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I always used to fancy one of these things But never quite got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post loong Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 A Farang driving a motorbike and sidecar with passenger(s) in the sidecar may draw the attention of the police as an easy way to make a few baht! You can carry goods but not passengers in the sidecar. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 My missus won’t even go on the back of my motorcycle…. Though she did once down the local soi & I think she enjoyed it. I suggested we dye our hair henna orange - Van-van & Seqoi (biker guy .& girl). In Trat on the way to the koh Chang ferry I saw a whole western family on one on the main road (cars doing 90 kmh past them) - lethal.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 44 minutes ago, Muhendis said: I always used to fancy one of these things But never quite got there. My son and grandson raced one until his wife objected to the risk of losing both of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 59 minutes ago, loong said: A Farang driving a motorbike and sidecar with passenger(s) in the sidecar may draw the attention of the police as an easy way to make a few baht! You can carry goods but not passengers in the sidecar. Depends how rural you are, they usually point and laugh when they see me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 5 hours ago, sungod said: I make mine run behind. I know it may sound harsh to some. But I do show some consideration and slow down uphill for her. Do you have to kick start her ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, Gandtee said: Back in the 1950s when I was riding a motorcycle combination, they were regarded as the safest means of transport on the road. Back in those days cars were a lot less reliable and there were very few of them on the road so it's quite likely true to say a motorcycle combination was the safest thing on the road, but not any more. By the way. Like the 1960's blow wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Probably not the most popular opinion here, but I shake my head in disbelief when I see expats using them (usually in coastal towns). Talk about lack of class or self respect. I wouldn't degrade my family to that level. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, loong said: A Farang driving a motorbike and sidecar with passenger(s) in the sidecar may draw the attention of the police as an easy way to make a few baht! You can carry goods but not passengers in the sidecar. Yea right ,Same as it's Illegal to carrying people in the Luggage department of a Ute (truck) . No one cares Not even the fuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy42OZ Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: My ole lady is to hiso to even contemplate riding in a saleng with a foreigner at the helm. Maybe as a crutch if foreigner has no balance but then a car or truck seems better. I would hope you are too hiso to even consider it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 if only more threads could be as pleasantly amusing as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin71 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 21 minutes ago, it is what it is said: if only more threads could be as pleasantly amusing as this one. No ..no.. nearly a whole page of decent comments.... let's get some bickering, pedantic, know it all <deleted> on here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, Muhendis said: Back in those days cars were a lot less reliable and there were very few of them on the road so it's quite likely true to say a motorcycle combination was the safest thing on the road, but not any more. By the way. Like the 1960's blow wave. Cheeky boy.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Just now, Gandtee said: Cheeky boy.😀 And at ninety I still have some. White of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 10 minutes ago, Gandtee said: And at ninety I still have some. White of course. OK I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 18 minutes ago, Muhendis said: OK I'm jealous. That's a nice head of skin. All it needs is a spit and polish in the mornings. You're in fashion. Quiffs went out ages ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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