Honda Phantom

[woralak]

Anyone recommend where to get a full service for my Phantom (10.000 km) ive had it serviced 3 times since i bought it new (June 2008),at my local Greenwing shop (Chiang Khong),last time (7.000 km),i asked them for a full service check while i sat and watched,they changed the oil and said 120 bhat cap,i would like to get everything checked out as im planing a bit of a mini tour.

Cheers Wora.

[villagefarang]

I used to service mine at Sinthanee, as I bought it there. The main Honda shop is over near the clock tower, I believe. A friend has his serviced at the Greenwing next to Doi Chaang Coffee shop and swears by them. Take your choice.

Make sure they check out the cam chain tensioner. They normally say it needs to be changed at 25000km but one friend blew his around 10000km. Much cheaper to change it early than to wait until it fails.

[villagefarang]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

[woralak]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

Yeah get ya point,believe me i have tried but cant find my size ive had a look in BKK CM and the Rai but not found anything to fit,where exactly do you mean (over the boarder) ?,would love to know,i'd also like to buy some waterproofs if you know anywhere,cheers.

Edited June 20, 2010 by woralak

[grrr]

The idea of preventive maintenance can be very hard to convey to Thai mechanics. You are supposed to abuse your machine until it breaks, then fix it accordingly.

[woralak]

The idea of preventive maintenance can be very hard to convey to Thai mechanics. You are supposed to abuse your machine until it breaks, then fix it accordingly.

I know where ur coming from but just cos we live here doesn't mean we have to live like or behave the same,i've never adopted to the theory (why fix it if it's not broken) because it kills,so i believe good mentenance/checks are essential,so anyway whatever your happy with and you can get a good nights kip thats ok,i think feeling safe is being safe regardless.

[billd766]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

I am halfway between BKK and Chiang Mai and I got my protective stuff at the Paddock shop in BKK.

THE RIDERS TERMINAL PADDOCK MOTOR SPORT RACING GEAR

AFAIK they will post it to you and they have at least one person who speaks good English there.

I hope that helps or you could try The Golden triangle Riders here at their site

The Golden Triangle Rider • The Golden Triangle Rider

Make sure they check out the cam chain tensioner. They normally say it needs to be changed at 25000km but one friend blew his around 10000km. Much cheaper to change it early than to wait until it fails.

My Phantom has clocked just over 20,000 km and I am going to the Honda dealer at Khampaeng Phet to check up about the cam chain tensioner replacement this week.

[villagefarang]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

Yeah get ya point,believe me i have tried but cant find my size ive had a look in BKK CM and the Rai but not found anything to fit,where exactly do you mean (over the boarder) ?,would love to know,i'd also like to buy some waterproofs if you know anywhere,cheers.

I went with a friend to Mae Sai. We crossed over the boarder went down some stairs to the right on the other side and kept walking straight, as I remember. There is only the one shop, that I know of, that sells helmets, jackets, gloves, boots etc. The largest boots seemed to be 12 US or 45/46 Eu. I have seen jackets up to 3XL but I think their stock can vary a lot from day to day.

Sorry I don't have better information but it was my first time and I wasn't paying much attention to detail, since I had someone showing me the way.

[woralak]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

Yeah get ya point,believe me i have tried but cant find my size ive had a look in BKK CM and the Rai but not found anything to fit,where exactly do you mean (over the boarder) ?,would love to know,i'd also like to buy some waterproofs if you know anywhere,cheers.

I went with a friend to Mae Sai. We crossed over the boarder went down some stairs to the right on the other side and kept walking straight, as I remember. There is only the one shop, that I know of, that sells helmets, jackets, gloves, boots etc. The largest boots seemed to be 12 US or 45/46 Eu. I have seen jackets up to 3XL but I think their stock can vary a lot from day to day.

Sorry I don't have better information but it was my first time and I wasn't paying much attention to detail, since I had someone showing me the way.

Many thanks VF,i do have helmet/gloves but i will certainly check the next time im in Mae Sai for boots/jacket,12 US and 3XL would be good,thanks again.

Wora.

[woralak]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

I am halfway between BKK and Chiang Mai and I got my protective stuff at the Paddock shop in BKK.

THE RIDERS TERMINAL PADDOCK MOTOR SPORT RACING GEAR

AFAIK they will post it to you and they have at least one person who speaks good English there.

I hope that helps or you could try The Golden triangle Riders here at their site

The Golden Triangle Rider • The Golden Triangle Rider

Make sure they check out the cam chain tensioner. They normally say it needs to be changed at 25000km but one friend blew his around 10000km. Much cheaper to change it early than to wait until it fails.

My Phantom has clocked just over 20,000 km and I am going to the Honda dealer at Khampaeng Phet to check up about the cam chain tensioner replacement this week.

Cheers billd i'll check out ur suggestions,and i'll mentin the cam chain when i take it in for a service.

[woralak]

While you are at it, it looks like you should pop over the boarder and get yourself some protective gear.

I am halfway between BKK and Chiang Mai and I got my protective stuff at the Paddock shop in BKK.

THE RIDERS TERMINAL PADDOCK MOTOR SPORT RACING GEAR

AFAIK they will post it to you and they have at least one person who speaks good English there.

I hope that helps or you could try The Golden triangle Riders here at their site

The Golden Triangle Rider • The Golden Triangle Rider

Make sure they check out the cam chain tensioner. They normally say it needs to be changed at 25000km but one friend blew his around 10000km. Much cheaper to change it early than to wait until it fails.

My Phantom has clocked just over 20,000 km and I am going to the Honda dealer at Khampaeng Phet to check up about the cam chain tensioner replacement this week.

Cheers billd i'll check out ur suggestions,and i'll mention the cam chain when i take it in for a service.