RugbyMan Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 hi all, does anyone know a farang motorcycle mechanic operating in pattaya, had trouble with my bike for about 6 weeks now, sometimes it will start, sometimes it wont, have replaced the coil, had a new ignition switch fitted, had it in to mityon 4 or 5 times but no-one can get to the bottom of the problem, any suggestions welcome, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybike Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 drive down to pizza hut on the corner along beach road 13/1 ...ask the guy there who rents bikes "who his mechanic is"..he is very good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rono Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I know a very good Danish mechanic in Bangsaray. rono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is a guy from NY that has a motorcycles shop called Platinum really close to the Xyte Disco and Tony Muai Thai Gym, he also makes pizzas in there and i believe owns the WOW food delivery service, not sure if he's a mechanic too, you can give him a call to find out: 038 410693 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If your living on the Dark side, there is a bike shop opposite PJ's bar....Top of Khoa Noi. English Guy's who is into his bikes has opened it for his son...he is there most days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is a guy from NY that has a motorcycles shop called Platinum really close to the Xyte Disco and Tony Muai Thai Gym, he also makes pizzas in there and i believe owns the WOW food delivery service, not sure if he's a mechanic too, you can give him a call to find out: 038 410693 You can't be serious ! How can you possibly mention motorcycles and Platinum in the same sentence?? The two are incompatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You can't be serious ! How can you possibly mention motorcycles and Platinum in the same sentence?? The two are incompatible. Well i never try it myself, i just had a chat with the men and he seemed to be a friendly chap, what was your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 hi all, does anyone know a farang motorcycle mechanic operating in pattaya, had trouble with my bike for about 6 weeks now, sometimes it will start, sometimes it wont, have replaced the coil, had a new ignition switch fitted, had it in to mityon 4 or 5 times but no-one can get to the bottom of the problem, any suggestions welcome, many thanks It would help to know what make & model bike it is before any troubleshooting suggestions can be given. Also age and mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeque Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Big bike or small bike? Make Model Year KM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugbyMan Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 hi all, many thanks for the help in finding a farang motorcycle mechanic who knows what he is doing, i went to the english guy named kelvin, opposite P.J.s restaurant on khao noi, the guy is excellent, long history of working on bikes, building choppers, the lot, very, very knowledgable, very helpful, highly recomended, even for basic serving, this is the place to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 So did he fix it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 hi all, many thanks for the help in finding a farang motorcycle mechanic who knows what he is doing, i went to the english guy named kelvin, opposite P.J.s restaurant on khao noi, the guy is excellent, long history of working on bikes, building choppers, the lot, very, very knowledgable, very helpful, highly recomended, even for basic serving, this is the place to go Thats the one i meant...glad you got it sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybike Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 why pay a farang mechanic if you can get a top of the range thai mechanic to do the same job at a fraction of the cost ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engrin Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 why pay a farang mechanic if you can get a top of the range thai mechanic to do the same job at a fraction of the cost ?? explain where please? i've been putting up with some terrible service and i can't stand it anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybike Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 why pay a farang mechanic if you can get a top of the range thai mechanic to do the same job at a fraction of the cost ?? explain where please? i've been putting up with some terrible service and i can't stand it anymore! dozens of them around...small little hut like shops...might not look impressive but the mechanics are really good and know their stuff...i go to a mechanic ...he services the big bikes for rent at pizza hut on beach road ,they will give u directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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