Mactao Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) My first Bike ! Honda R250 when I was living in Cambodia back in 2005. I learned to ride on that bike. Those countryside rides i'll never forget... Suzuki GR650 1983 when I was living in Australia 2006-2007. Honda Transalp XL700V 2008 when I was living in Turkey 2008-2011. Kawasaki Versys 650 2012. My new ride ! Sorry for the pic but I just got it last wednesday so I did not even have time to ride it yet! "Traveling in a car is like watching a movie, riding a motorbike is like starring in it..." Edited September 21, 2012 by Mactao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Kawasaki Versys 650 2012. My new ride ! Sorry for the pic but I just got it last wednesday so I did not even have time to ride it yet! "Traveling in a car is like watching a movie, riding a motorbike is like starring in it..." Great choice. I see you have already fixed a tall windscreen and flatfoot. What other mods are you planning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mactao Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Great choice. I see you have already fixed a tall windscreen and flatfoot. What other mods are you planning? I'll go and install the crash bars tomorrow morning. I'll put a tank pad and some nice wheel stripes. For the rest I will wait to go overseas to buy them, as the taxes are killers here. Some good handguards, a givi topcase and some cameron soft panniers are my plans... For the tyres, I know that most people say that the riding is much better when changing with good ones, but I'll wait to use those ones a bit first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Last bike in Holland: a classic Yamaha XT 600Z Tenere ( would love to have this bike in Thailand) Bikes in Thailand: Yamaha TZM 150R / Honda NSR 150SP & Kawasaki KLX 250 A "project"bike in Thailand: Yamaha TZR 150 "cafe racer" Ä happy owner on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Great choice. I see you have already fixed a tall windscreen and flatfoot. What other mods are you planning? I'll go and install the crash bars tomorrow morning. I'll put a tank pad and some nice wheel stripes. For the rest I will wait to go overseas to buy them, as the taxes are killers here. Some good handguards, a givi topcase and some cameron soft panniers are my plans... For the tyres, I know that most people say that the riding is much better when changing with good ones, but I'll wait to use those ones a bit first Bought my crash bars and tank protector at Real Motorsports. Wheel stripes done at Ritz Racing in Rachada. Changed my OEM Dunlops to Pirelli Angel ST at Ritz as well. Bought my Givi topcase, side panniers (hardcase) plus brackets at Givi Malaysia (soft panniers don't sit nicely). Consider changing your rear sprocket from 46T to 44T - makes a huge difference to the ride, especially if you're not going off road much. There are some good Versys dedicated forums available as well, with lots of good info and exchange of ideas. Are you in Bangkok? We should meet up for a ride someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submaniac Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 @dutchbike The TZR cafe race is a way cool idea. I like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mactao Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Bought my crash bars and tank protector at Real Motorsports. Wheel stripes done at Ritz Racing in Rachada. Changed my OEM Dunlops to Pirelli Angel ST at Ritz as well. Bought my Givi topcase, side panniers (hardcase) plus brackets at Givi Malaysia (soft panniers don't sit nicely). Consider changing your rear sprocket from 46T to 44T - makes a huge difference to the ride, especially if you're not going off road much. There are some good Versys dedicated forums available as well, with lots of good info and exchange of ideas. Are you in Bangkok? We should meet up for a ride someday. I sent you a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanSRT10 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) 2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100s 2012 Honda Click 125 Edited September 21, 2012 by HanSRT10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 My first Bike ! Honda R250 when I was living in Cambodia back in 2005. I learned to ride on that bike. Those countryside rides i'll never forget... Suzuki GR650 1983 when I was living in Australia 2006-2007. Honda Transalp XL700V 2008 when I was living in Turkey 2008-2011. Kawasaki Versys 650 2012. My new ride ! Sorry for the pic but I just got it last wednesday so I did not even have time to ride it yet! "Traveling in a car is like watching a movie, riding a motorbike is like starring in it..." cool photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 A few more And what the original looks like Www.deus.com.au for more eye candy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pichus Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) My Present The Red Hornet 2007 taken with ninja 250 crew and another naked one Suzuki bandit 400 vc Nice to meet all you guys here., Hope to ride with you soon. Pichus Edited September 21, 2012 by pichus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) This is the only bike i have a picture of 2005 Suzuki SV 650 s , im about to sell this one to buy the previous model to streetfighter it out. Edited September 21, 2012 by KRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 @dutchbike The TZR cafe race is a way cool idea. I like it very much. Thanks,the whole story ( and more pics) is here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/566437-yamaha-tzr-150-cafe-racer-project-completed-a-story/page__hl__+tzr%20+cafe%20+racer#entry5449767 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 @dutchbike The TZR cafe race is a way cool idea. I like it very much. Absolutely. Original, inexpensive and a blast to ride I'd imagine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestburypark Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 My Versys, 2010 model and the Mrs D-Tracker 150,2012. My bikes been waiting for me for nearly 2 years while I've been finishing up in the UK. Here full time now and started riding up here in Phetchabun, what a difference from Pattaya, quieter roads, mountains 15 minutes away...I am going up them every day now just for the twisties and the cool air up there. I will be out exploring the area over the next few months. The Versys is pretty standard, got R&G crash bungs,which are prettier than engine guards, EBC HH sintered brake pads,Storm handguards, but still the original rubber, which has to go soon. D-Tracker 150, well its a little bike for the Mrs, but they are pretty bulletproof and we like it for local. Happy with the Versy, does everything well, sorted really. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Get some Pirelli Scorpion Trail on your Versys, much better than stock and ideal for exploring the mountain roads which are often pretty poor. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoonman Posted September 25, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2012 Scooters aint bikes so my first and only bike to date here in Thailand is an old 1986 SR 400, I grabbed it a few weeks ago. As it is currently Off for some mods And will look something like this in a few weeks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestburypark Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Get some Pirelli Scorpion Trail on your Versys, much better than stock and ideal for exploring the mountain roads which are often pretty poor. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Cheers skybluestu, will do as soon as I can find someone to fit them locally and source them of course, any recommendations on vendors? Cheers PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartomeer Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 In Thailand the Versys In Belgium the ER6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Scooters aint bikes so my first and only bike to date here in Thailand is an old 1986 SR 400, I grabbed it a few weeks ago. As it is currently Off for some mods And will look something like this in a few weeks. I kind of like the army green, thinking of doing my Ksr a similar colour to that, but a bit closer to the Ducati Diesel colours... Nice bike though, be interested to see some more pics when you're finished, I like the SR400's a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Get some Pirelli Scorpion Trail on your Versys, much better than stock and ideal for exploring the mountain roads which are often pretty poor. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Cheers skybluestu, will do as soon as I can find someone to fit them locally and source them of course, any recommendations on vendors? Cheers PP Google 'pirelli.in.th' and it takes you to the main Pirelli dealer, always had great service from Charlie there and she speaks great English so no language problems. If there is a Cockpit or similar in Phetchabun then they could probably do it. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Edited September 25, 2012 by skybluestu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestburypark Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Get some Pirelli Scorpion Trail on your Versys, much better than stock and ideal for exploring the mountain roads which are often pretty poor. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Cheers skybluestu, will do as soon as I can find someone to fit them locally and source them of course, any recommendations on vendors? Cheers PP Google 'pirelli.in.th' and it takes you to the main Pirelli dealer, always had great service from Charlie there and she speaks great English so no language problems. If there is a Cockpit or similar in Phetchabun then they could probably do it. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App Cheers, appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagling Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My Kawasaki W650 year 2004... I've decided not to sell the Kawasaki W650, pretty and fun bike;-) Here is my second bike, Yamaha Road Star 1700 2006 model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Deus do a lot of sr400 - get some ideas and DIY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Back in Oz years ago the SR500 was a good bike, but a lot of people bypassed them because they were a single. The SR400 must be just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_M_in_Bkk Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 My RVF400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sateev Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 First bike in Thailand: Yamaha TW200 - a few mods, fun bike, saw most of suburban Bangkok from it. Current bike in Thailand - Suzuki DR200SE Current bike with Vapor speedo/custom cluster (I made it!) The old speedo only worked on HOT days ... Funky hose on handlebar lets me swivel my GPS. Suzuki DR200SE: de-restricted (pipe, airbox, rejetted), Hotcams Stage II bumpstick, misc mods. IRC GP-1 rubber. I like it because it is a lot lighter than most 250 4-strokes (smaller frame, engine/trans), but still quite bulletproof. Previously pretty under powered, the breathing mods made it come to life. Easy to toss around tight trails, my wife and I toss it in the back of the pickup, head for a new locale, mount the Garmin GPS, and explore the back roads/trails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My '98 SR400 and I posing for the first worldwide "Distinguished Gentlemans Ride" last week... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My '98 SR400 and I posing for the first worldwide "Distinguished Gentlemans Ride" last week... That's a very cool bike and a cool photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My '98 SR400 and I posing for the first worldwide "Distinguished Gentlemans Ride" last week... Love it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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