Siam Big Bike Shop Experiences?

[Morien]

Hi all,

I live in Chiang Mai but am heading down to Bangkok this weekend and was interested in buying one of the bikes from Siam Big Bike (http://www.siambigbike.com/).

Anyone have any experience with these guys? I'm there just for the weekend and rarely have the time to go, so I don't want any "surprises" when I get back to Chiang Mai.

Thanks

[thaicbr]

well make sure that it has a green book and plate. ensure that all the transfer papers from the previous owner are present and that the id copies have been signed. That should cover the paperwork side. i would go back monday after transferring it at Siam bigbikes local DMV

[Morien]

Hmm... I'm only going to be able to be there for the weekend, have to be back in Chiang Mai on Monday.... I have friends down there though, perhaps they could handle the paperwork on my behalf?

Alternatively, are there any similar places in Chiang Mai? I'm looking for a CB400 and their Red and White looks REALLY nice.

[LivinLOS]

All the photos are unplated.. So would need to know they plate at that price or those are expensive 'import' prices..

The CB900 Hornet looks ok too..

[Scottish Thailander]

You could try Lek Soryon (www[dot]soryon[dot]com/ )

Lousy English translations on the site and no published prices so you would have to check and negotiate your deal. Paperwork does take time (Uses his import reciepts for the duty and processes the green book and plates after you pay the deposit, not whilst awaiting a buyer) and is averagely priced (not cheap, but no worse than many I checked out) and his service was friendly and honest (in my experience about 18 months ago). Had a decent selection then of the CB400's you are after, and seems he has even more now. You can get an idea here:-

www[dot]mocyc[dot]com/store/view.php?idclassified=262173&page=1

ST.

[Morien]

Oh? I might give them a look then, thanks.

About how long does it take for his to process the green book and plates, do you know?

Thanks

You could try Lek Soryon (www[dot]soryon[dot]com/ )

Lousy English translations on the site and no published prices so you would have to check and negotiate your deal. Paperwork does take time (Uses his import reciepts for the duty and processes the green book and plates after you pay the deposit, not whilst awaiting a buyer) and is averagely priced (not cheap, but no worse than many I checked out) and his service was friendly and honest (in my experience about 18 months ago). Had a decent selection then of the CB400's you are after, and seems he has even more now. You can get an idea here:-

www[dot]mocyc[dot]com/store/view.php?idclassified=262173&page=1

ST.

[CroBiker]

Oh? I might give them a look then, thanks.

About how long does it take for his to process the green book and plates, do you know?

Thanks

Generaly about 6-8 months for grey imports. Even reputable dealers such as redbaron.com and 59bike.com can't make it faster. Few of my pals still waiting for papers.

[davidgtr]

Morien

You say you live in Chiang Mai, so why not try a shop in Chiang Mai?

Nat at Piston Shop has a good reputation & should be able to deliver what you want.

Give him a try.

[Morien]

CroBiker, that's out then. 6 months is too long for me to wait unfortunately

davidgtr, never heard of them. But they are REALLY close to work, so I'll go in there during lunch today! Thanks!

[davidgtr]

CroBiker, that's out then. 6 months is too long for me to wait unfortunately

davidgtr, never heard of them. But they are REALLY close to work, so I'll go in there during lunch today! Thanks!

If you don't know the bike shops in Chiang Mai, then you might want to look at this Motorcycle Shops in Chiang Mai.