blackpanda Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Anyone knows how long it takes to get a number plate here in thailand? At least red one temporary one. Dont feel like leaving bike anywhere withought a number plate. Also anyone considers buying any safety anti-theft things for the bike or installing alarm? Never seen a red plate for bikes? How long depends on where. Here in Chiangmai we bought a new Wave in June still no plates. You do get the reg quick though & it has all the info on it. as well as green book Just no plate. Not a problem & actually could be a benefit No traffic cam violations Anti theft? We buy theft insurance for the 1st year Thank you, yes as long as there is at least red one. I live in Chiang Rai, so hopefully it will be faster or Phayao where my wife lives. This will be my first proper bike purchase, Iam defo going to get insurance. Not sure what are the prices for those yet. My wifes brother bought a bike about a month ago but doesnt have any plate waiting for 2013 as it seems you can sell cars and bikes as 2013 models a higher price if you register it in 2013. As for me I rather be safe than sorry if someone nicks it without any plate at all. Also seen some people fitting proper alarms on bikes. . . That's weird because when I purchased my bike in may if 2011 the green book says the year is 2010. Has anyone else had this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ! sounds like a sewing machine in need of a lube Sounds like a bad case of tinnitus. It desperately needs a decent pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Really? That's impressive, don't remember when I looked at it but it was sometime within the last month and there were some basic things missing... like walls... true they could open when it's not 100% ready yet. You know I think they are going to make it. Was there this morning about 10:30 Cameras set up Tables being set up outside Inside looked like they were serving coffee etc. Outside looked like some new 500's under cover as I could see at least one or two were twins Inside CBR1000rr near window. Will go back later today & have a look. Impressive quick construction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumetCycle Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Anyone knows how long it takes to get a number plate here in thailand? At least red one temporary one. Dont feel like leaving bike anywhere withought a number plate. Also anyone considers buying any safety anti-theft things for the bike or installing alarm? Cbr500 has 'hiss' system means to start the engine, you need specific set of keys given to you only. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App http://ww1.honda.co.uk/news/motorcycles/20070308.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumetCycle Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ! sounds like a sewing machine in need of a lube Sounds like a bad case of tinnitus. It desperately needs a decent pipe. Yeah, I'm dying to hear what the Moriwaki sounds like on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumetCycle Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Today is the release date of the cb500 right? don't get your hopes up What's wrong has there been some kind of delay? Just like you, I am waiting for the release, but we don't hear anything from anyone. The first batch of Rs have already been released, but still no update on the Fs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm das Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Really? That's impressive, don't remember when I looked at it but it was sometime within the last month and there were some basic things missing... like walls... true they could open when it's not 100% ready yet. You know I think they are going to make it. Was there this morning about 10:30 Cameras set up Tables being set up outside Inside looked like they were serving coffee etc. Outside looked like some new 500's under cover as I could see at least one or two were twins Inside CBR1000rr near window. Will go back later today & have a look. I went to check at 12:30. They are scrambling to get ready for a 4:00pm opening today. Unfortunately I can't make it then. The listed opening hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday 8:00-17:00 Sunday 15:00-22:00 I probably won't have a chance to go til Christmas morning, which could be a very appropriate time for a visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I went to check at 12:30. They are scrambling to get ready for a 4:00pm opening today. Unfortunately I can't make it then. The listed opening hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday 8:00-17:00 Sunday 15:00-22:00 I probably won't have a chance to go til Christmas morning, which could be a very appropriate time for a visit. Yes just went past again & talked to one of the Honda guys as you said 4pm He said please come & enjoy Looks like a stack of Chang out front & other things. That mist system they have out front is cool...Literally I mean when I stopped the scooter out front to talk with him It was very cool air. Amazing as this is outside. May try to go by as I would like to see the 500 in person Depends on crowd size. All the bikes were still covered at 2;30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Went back & yes they made it. Very nice facility quite amazing actually how fast they did all of that. Had a beautiful showroom with loft/upstairs area Large work shop Dyno Room As well as another section out back where I guess they sell the 250 & smaller bikes? Impressive place Here are a few pics, Sorry not great quality just phone pics Out front My favorite Model...& I don't mean the Bike Workshop Dyno Small Bike Sales Another 500 Edited December 22, 2012 by mania 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 They are doing way better the big wing in pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) ....deleted Edited December 22, 2012 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's a huge workshop in comparison to Real Motorsport (Kawasaki Ramkhemheang) What a fantastic set up Honda have there, i just hope the mechanics are as savvy as the contractors that built the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 To think that only 5 years ago at the end of 2007 the largest bike officially sold in Thailand was the Phantom 200. Then came the 2008 N250, and here we are with regional Big Wings around Thailand selling 250, 500... up to 1400 (goldwing?) officially through dealers. Thai made 250's, 500's and 650's without import tax. Great stuff! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) That's a huge workshop in comparison to Real Motorsport (Kawasaki Ramkhemheang) What a fantastic set up Honda have there, i just hope the mechanics are as savvy as the contractors that built the place. When these Big Wings get going in Phuket, Pattaya and Udon as well as Chiang Mai and BKK, and their national advertising and marketing campaigns go into full swing, it's Kawasaki Thailand on the ropes with a bloody nose and urine stained shorts. Edited December 22, 2012 by cbrer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ^ me thinks kawa need to bring the zx636 to catch up now...,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) ^ me thinks kawa need to bring the zx636 to catch up now...,, Sorry but the Kawasaki ER6 / Ninja 650 is more than a match for the new Honda 500's, but it does cost more....... And the Ninja 250 is in my opinion a better bike than the CBR250, but it does cost more...... The ZX6R would be a fantastic bike and I would love to own one again (i had a 2005 c1h ZX636R fully modded) back in the UK, but here in Thailand it would be in a completely different class of bikes, no way comparable to these two pot 500's and 650's that are now common place in Thailand. As soon as a 636 becomes available it's goodbye to my 2012 Ninja 650 and hellooooooooooooooooo baby!!!! or if Honda comes out with a CBR600RR at a fair price then I will jump aboard the Honda wagon for the first time. Edited December 22, 2012 by karlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 That's a huge workshop in comparison to Real Motorsport (Kawasaki Ramkhemheang) What a fantastic set up Honda have there, i just hope the mechanics are as savvy as the contractors that built the place. You know that Dyno room was way cool Pretty sound proof too What are the chances you can bring other brands in to get dyno'ed? That would be great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ^ me thinks kawa need to bring the zx636 to catch up now...,, Sorry but the Kawasaki ER6 / Ninja 650 is more than a match for the new Honda 500's, but it does cost more....... And the Ninja 250 is in my opinion a better bike than the CBR250, but it does cost more...... The ZX6R would be a fantastic bike and I would love to own one again (i had a 2005 c1h ZX636R fully modded) back in the UK, but here in Thailand it would be in a completely different class of bikes, no way comparable to these two pot 500's and 650's that are now common place in Thailand. As soon as a 636 becomes available it's goodbye to my 2012 Ninja 650 and hellooooooooooooooooo baby!!!! or if Honda comes out with a CBR600RR at a fair price then I will jump aboard the Honda wagon for the first time. heheheh they had a cbr1000rr setting in the back waiting to go on the show room also a NS700 full bags on the show room floor do not know the price as it was under wraps waiting for uncover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Bizumo pipe is available already but sounds so thin:wacko: 8500 thb for slip on Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 And morivaki pipe. Better of course for 30k something! Sound better too. Still sounds like double fart than cbr250 single fart:D Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) And stock pipe. Sounds better imho:lol: Still these videos/sounds are all depend on the quality of the cameras so hard to judge of course. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App Edited December 22, 2012 by loserlazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 LL did you get your bike yet? I thought we would hear a ride report by now? I do remember you said you had a trip coming though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3r1or Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Does anyone know if there is a queue for this bike or not? How long does it take to get one? Iam planning to order mine this next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 LL did you get your bike yet?I thought we would hear a ride report by now? I do remember you said you had a trip coming though Mania, i am dying for a ride with mt new machine:D But i will be back in Thailand on 10th of January unfortunately. I will arrive in the morning and take a taxi directly to bigwing. Cannot wait:D My bike is waiting for me at honda big wing now but cannot reach it:( feel like a trapped animal now. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 But i will be back in Thailand on 10th of January unfortunately. I will arrive in the morning and take a taxi directly to bigwing. Cannot wait:D My bike is waiting for me at honda big wing now but cannot reach it:( feel like a trapped animal now. Cool looking forward to hearing your ride report I am a bit surprised that googling it I have not seen any ride impressions yet from anyone else either. Was Thailand the first in the world to receive/release these bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3r1or Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 LL If I were to go and order one now, is there a queue for CBR 500r? Is it in high demand?. I know on some cars there is like Ford Ranger is 5 months queue to get one so I really wanted to know if I have to wait long or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) LL did you get your bike yet?I thought we would hear a ride report by now?I do remember you said you had a trip coming thoughMania, i am dying for a ride with mt new machine:DBut i will be back in Thailand on 10th of January unfortunately. I will arrive in the morning and take a taxi directly to bigwing. Cannot wait:DMy bike is waiting for me at honda big wing now but cannot reach it:( feel like a trapped animal now.Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App Send me a power of attorney and I will pick it up for you and give it a test ride and report back. heheheeh. I asked at the Big Wing Opening in Chiang Mai about the X model and they said February Edited December 24, 2012 by moe666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 LL If I were to go and order one now, is there a queue for CBR 500r? Is it in high demand?. I know on some cars there is like Ford Ranger is 5 months queue to get one so I really wanted to know if I have to wait long or not. Hire a Mercedes S class for a day and send a Thai friend wearing Ray Ban aviator shades to Big Wing. He won't have to wait for delivery. They might even give him loserlaser's bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3r1or Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I was swaying between CBR 500R and CB500F, well think will go with CBR. Can anyone give estimates how much does it cost to register bike and get red plate? Also how much is the insurance for the first year? I just want to make sure I wont be caught with my pants down when it comes to pay for everything. Also color wise for CBR my favorite is BLACK but in Thailand with so much heat and sun it will be not good at all. I think I will go with RED, that's my second most favorite color. Never considered white one but those stripes (red and blue) really makes it look good. Too bad dirt will be very visible on the white one. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 ^ these bikes are only for sale in one shop in Bangkok and one shop in Chang mai the pricing is fixed no dealer Mark up as only 1 dealer sells them visit the shop they will have all the info you need , as for colour choice up to you as they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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