deecypher Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi all, Looking at picking up a new small cc bike for town. I see that many of the cheaper bikes are air-cooled, like the Yamaha Fino, GT125, Filano, whereas the Yamaha Mio, Honda Click are liquid. I can read for days the difference, but I'm looking for actual in-country experience. I would think it's just too damn hot for air-cooling to be effective, especially when idling or in traffic. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Both engine types are designed to "cope" with high temperatures , however the liquid cooled bikes seem to "cope" better. As they are more expensive they are often fuel injected and give better economy and service life. Have a look at the Yamaha Exciter , or the other Yamaha models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Ya, all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiniyow Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Have seen air cooled bikes run for 100,000 KM with no problems....Just as good as water cooled and less expensive usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Seems that water cooled is just one more thing to go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The air cooled models are extensively tested in Outback Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Honda Wave.........Say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPinthailand Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) if you want keep your bike long term, keep it out of the sun when parked Edited November 3, 2015 by VIPinthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 In BKK papa rode on a Wave110fi taxi showing 160,000. 2.5 years in service. Driver said no problems ever. Bike looked nice and ran strong. The 110cc red\black kick-start version is the best seller. Nicest styling/lines among the underbones, IpO. #1 in wwwhat.ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Standard Wave 110 drum brakes 34,000 brand new, just down to the shops, or Bangkok to Roveniemi, why buy anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I just bought a Yamaha GT 125. Way cheaper than Honda Click 125 and seems to be a way better engineered piece of equipment. Any way back to the OP. Aircooled has to be good. Haven't you seen the Thais stop and get off while they still run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecypher Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 I just bought a Yamaha GT 125. Way cheaper than Honda Click 125 and seems to be a way better engineered piece of equipment. Any way back to the OP. Aircooled has to be good. Haven't you seen the Thais stop and get off while they still run? Thanks for your reply! Can you elaborate on how you think the GT 125 is better engineered? The two bikes are my top choice, although I was leaning towards the Click simply due to the water cooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namplik Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Way cheaper but that was only a special offer for october right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecypher Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Got the Click today. Happy so far, except for the seat latch isn't great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Way cheaper but that was only a special offer for october right? Just asked Yamaha Square in Kanchanaburi and 43,500B,still the same price as last month. Thats the standard price, here anyway. Edited November 7, 2015 by MAZ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 MrsB's son bought a Click...it leaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ^ Bike , or son ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackcorbett Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Got the Click today. Happy so far, except for the seat latch isn't great. Two out of two rentals, one in Pattaya and one on Koh Larne Island had very inferior seat latches. Both rentals were of the latest model Click and both were very low mileage. One thing I've noticed about the new Yamaha N-Max, and that is the seat latch is very great. I will have to do a video review on this bike soon, even if I can't find a rental right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) That would be very great if you would do a review even if you can't find one to rent, Jack. Very great! Edited November 8, 2015 by papa al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namplik Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Way cheaper but that was only a special offer for october right? Just asked Yamaha Square in Kanchanaburi and 43,500B,still the same price as last month. Thats the standard price, here anyway. Its a good price indeed, I thought it was a limited offer. I dont read thai but maybe some clarification on this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Way cheaper but that was only a special offer for october right? Just asked Yamaha Square in Kanchanaburi and 43,500B,still the same price as last month.Thats the standard price, here anyway. Its a good price indeed, I thought it was a limited offer. I dont read thai but maybe some clarification on this picture? It's says opening price across Thailand until the end of October,but I asked the owner of Yamaha Square yesterday and she said its still the same price.I thought she said 43,500,but maybe it was 43,000. Didn't really look that closely as they were closing. I'll try and confirm tomorrow. Edited November 8, 2015 by MAZ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Way cheaper but that was only a special offer for october right? Double checked today at Yamaha Square Kanchanaburi and she is selling the GT125 at 43,000,with 5 year warranty and free Labour on servicing(just pay for oil and any parts) for life.This price is for the foreseeable future,she doesn't know what other dealers are doing. Edited November 9, 2015 by MAZ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Some technical info and other colours,by the way. I'm not connected in anyway to this company,apart from buying a Spark last year for the Missus and had excellent service from them. She also speaks perfect English. Edited November 9, 2015 by MAZ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Not sure if this is allowed,if not please feel free to delete. But its been a pleasure dealing with this Lady and her staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) I think that is a good idea, to praise good people....mame and shame the bad ones too. Edited November 10, 2015 by AllanB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 You are a great guy Allan.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 You are a great guy Allan.B. I know..... I used to be conceited, but now I am perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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