Issanman Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 150 now on the Thai Suzuki website>> LINK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issanman Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yamaha YZF-R15 >> LINK 86000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The Thai 150cc market is loaded with cool road bikes. Yamaha alone has 5. 10 years ago, CBR, Raider & ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, papa al said: The Thai 150cc market is loaded with cool road bikes. Yamaha alone has 5. 10 years ago, CBR, Raider & ...? How could you forget the Phantom?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How could you forget the Phantom?!?Were they 150cc ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 minute ago, DILLIGAD said: Were they 150cc ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The original was, later models were 200cc. In my defence, I know nothing else about Phantoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think the black and red Suzuki looks the best between the Yamaha and Suzuki bikes. However I'd prefer something which has a bit more grunt. At least 500cc. I'm not into big bikes or super bikes, but something comfortable with a bit of uumph when you need it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaiguzzi Posted May 17, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 10/05/2017 at 10:30 PM, naboo said: How could you forget the Phantom?!? NOBODY can ever forget a Phantom once they've seen one. First time i moved here in 03, saw one, went "<deleted> is THAT"!! Back in those days, nearly all were ridden by Falangs who could'nt afford a Steed, let alone a Harley. Thought they were riding some kind of cool chopper. Made even worse when they put tassles on the h/bar ends and studded pretend leather panniers. Nowadays i see mainly Thais riding them. Dear God, they are/were hideous. Another example of Honda's marvelous design dept... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Only looking forward to the Yammy T7http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/yamaha-t7-first-test/Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yes I like it too.....hope it doesn't get taxed to hell and back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonidpattayski Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 7:59 PM, sarahjo said: This one is the older version of the Yamaha r15, v2 probably. I am asking about the latest R15 V3 for 2017. Will be sold for 95 500 baht, but still not available now. No abs unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) I had to go into the big smoke of Chiang Mai city today on the missus's little DTracker 150, that in itself isnt too big of a problem. Albeit Im a fat bastard on a small bike! At the intersection of the Super Highway a even bigger Thai guy pulls up on a 2017 Suzuki GSX- S750. My my my....now that bike looked so good. I was so envious. I gave him the thumbs up which he acknowledged and away he went. First time Id seen this bike...any feedback on it (The GSX). I remember the GSX bikes of the 80's...bloody big heavy bikes in those days. This newer model looks very nice. Im still waitining on the local rental places to stock the Yamaha MT07 so I can try one of those out for a spin. Edited June 16, 2017 by CMKiwi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 7:59 PM, sarahjo said: This one is the older version of the Yamaha r15, v2 probably. I am asking about the latest R15 V3 for 2017. I found this story about the new Yamaha R15 on a Thai website http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/The-2017-Yamaha-YZF-R15_The-Best-150cc-Sportbike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Decade of evolution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampang2 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Decade of evolution.Backward evolution. Forks upside down.... from what they should have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Saw this in Bangkok. Recently launched Yamaha Qbix. Sounds like a breakfast cereal, looks like a vacuum cleaner, but it's certainly different. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 2:16 AM, Lampang2 said: Backward evolution. Forks upside down.... from what they should have been. Agreed. Front suspension is the weak point. Only MSlaz gots it right/USD.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post naboo Posted June 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2017 7 hours ago, Familyonthemove said: Saw this in Bangkok. Recently launched Yamaha Qbix. Sounds like a breakfast cereal, looks like a vacuum cleaner, but it's certainly different. A friend's girlfriend bought one a few weeks ago. She looked so pleased, I had to hold back the tears. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looks like you could make it out of lego blocks! Very quirky design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Maybe it's a transformers bike and turns into a scooter too?Seen a few around recently so someone must like the look, I guess.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Agreed. Front suspension is the weak point. Only MSlaz gots it right/USD..What is so good or better about "upside down" forks ?When the upside down fork seals fail does all the oil fall out all over the disc brake ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, johng said: What is so good or better about "upside down" forks ? When the upside down fork seals fail does all the oil fall out all over the disc brake ? Many advantages - few disadvantages, of which you quoted one ... https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/25832/what-are-the-advantages-of-upside-down-forks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampang2 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 What is so good or better about "upside down" forks ?When the upside down fork seals fail does all the oil fall out all over the disc brake ?Fail = leaks. Result is the same in both cases. Oil makes its way down to the disc. Soaks into the pads that needs to be replaced. Disc cleaned and pads replaced. Upp side down forks. Major benefit:The thickest part (the outer tube) is at the point where the most stress is. At the head where it attaches to the rest of the bike chassis. So the flimsy part (inner tube) takes a substantial less load. Giving you a much more rock solid chassis. Given, of course that you don't make a crap fork in the first place. But used correctly, paired with a good chassis in general will give great road handling capabilities. Historic examples using USD and being rock solid :Zxr-400, 1992 Zx-6r, 95GSX1000R - 05 (earlier models not rock solid) Models you can ride on the front wheel and they will not complain or break or missbehave. example of a motocyke with flimsy front end that will wobble like hell if you break hard from high speed. (100km+)Yamaha exciter 150cc Also the disc is not quite up to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampang2 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 6 hours ago, CMKiwi said: Looks like you could make it out of lego blocks! Very quirky design Lego bionicle is the design template for all asian motocykes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canthai55 Posted June 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2017 20 hours ago, naboo said: A friend's girlfriend bought one a few weeks ago. She looked so pleased, I had to hold back the tears. Coming to a Forum near you - the newest Topic ... PCX versus QBIX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Familyonthemove Posted June 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2017 6 hours ago, canthai55 said: Coming to a Forum near you - the newest Topic ... PCX versus QBIX PCX vs QBIX vs NMAX vs Hotpoint Washing Machine 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 10:10 PM, canthai55 said: Many advantages - few disadvantages, of which you quoted one ... https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/25832/what-are-the-advantages-of-upside-down-forks Thanks for the ref to the informative article. /////// Does anyone know of a USD service shop around Patts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 ...funky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Low spec USD forks on low spec bikes is just show. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampang2 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Low spec USD forks on low spec bikes is just show. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect I see your point. But I think the quality of the normal forks are cheap also. So in total, the USD will be a little bit better by design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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