Buying Second Hand Motorbikes

[chuchok]

I'm in the market for a second hand motor bike.between THB20,000 and THB30000.

Any ideas anybody?

Cheers

Edited October 6, 2006 by chuchok

[Austhaied]

I'm in the market for a second hand motor bike.between THB20,000 and THB30000.

Any ideas anybody?

Cheers

Mate as i have been told before for an extra 7000-10000-ish baht you can have yourself a brand new one.. Up 2 U as they say..Otherwise all the motorbike dealers sell (high priced in my insignificant opinion) second hand bikes in decent nick..happy trails.

[lamphun]

Any recommendations in the lower end of the four stroke range. 150 - 250cc ?

[jackr]

Plastic pig wise, a brand spanker 100cc is only about 30-odd k and a 125, around 40k - basic models. Those Yamaha direct drive scooters go alright and look a laugh. Doesn't matter if you look a tit because everyone's in the same boat here. No point in getting a super-duper 150 or 175 as not as easy when on a bender.

Edited October 6, 2006 by jackr

[chuchok]

Plastic pig wise, a brand spanker 100cc is only about 30-odd k and a 125, around 40k - basic models. Those Yamaha direct drive scooters go alright and look a laugh. Doesn't matter if you look a tit because everyone's in the same boat here. No point in getting a super-duper 150 or 175 as not as easy when on a bender.

well, I've seen you in a horrible state...can I get worse...

[jackr]

Plastic pig wise, a brand spanker 100cc is only about 30-odd k and a 125, around 40k - basic models. Those Yamaha direct drive scooters go alright and look a laugh. Doesn't matter if you look a tit because everyone's in the same boat here. No point in getting a super-duper 150 or 175 as not as easy when on a bender.

well, I've seen you in a horrible state...can I get worse...

Oh I think you take that honour quite comfortably my ole mate.

[chuchok]

Plastic pig wise, a brand spanker 100cc is only about 30-odd k and a 125, around 40k - basic models. Those Yamaha direct drive scooters go alright and look a laugh. Doesn't matter if you look a tit because everyone's in the same boat here. No point in getting a super-duper 150 or 175 as not as easy when on a bender.

well, I've seen you in a horrible state...can I get worse...

Oh I think you take that honour quite comfortably my ole mate.

Thanks.

[lannarebirth]

I'm in the market for a second hand motor bike.between THB20,000 and THB30000.

Any ideas anybody?

Cheers

I saw an ad tacked up on the billboard outside the Kasem Store yesterday for appeared to be a late model motorbike. I think the owner wanted 21,000 for it and said there was some urgency to sell. Might still be there. Good luck.

[chuchok]

Thanks, which kasems was it?

[lannarebirth]

Thanks, which kasems was it?

The one on Ninnenhamin Road

[chuchok]

Cheers, thanks for that.

[RamdomChances]

I've got a mate who has a motorbike rental place up there, but bigger bikes. I think he dabbles a bit in the buying and selling as well. He's a bit flaky though. PM me if you want me to put you in touch

[Ta22]

OK . you wanna buy a Bike in chiangmai ,

well . go to a Sunday market - Long chok . ( not sure if i got it right . )

Is on the Way to Mae Jo .

The market Open every SUNDAY Morning and you can have about 100-200 Second hand Bike .

ON display and all the Price is Listed - so is up to you for bargain .

Do bring a Thai freinds . so he or she can help you check out with the paper work .

IMPORTANCE NOTE >

BUY BIKE WITH FULL REGISTERY BOOKLET AND TAXES PAID >

MAKE SURE YOU MATCH THE OWNER TO SELLER > ( SOME IS STOLEN )

PRICE RANGE FROM AS LOW AS 4000 baht -

DON"T BUY BIKE WITH JUST INVOICE > ( YOU NEED THE REGISTERY BOOKLET to be LEGAL )

YOU DO GET IN TROUBLE

IF you Need Help . i do visit the Market now and then looking for classic cars .

Is also double as a car market on the week end .

What i would not waste time on .

Fancy BIke . you might get the most fancy bike in chiangmai .

DO think about REPAIRING > and MAINTANCE .

alot of bike there that look fancy is SOLD for ONE reason . LACK OF PARTS > or LACK OF workshop who can repair it .

also KNOW Workshop who is sepcialisze in 400cc UP Bike .SPORT BIKE .

Price Range from . 50,000 up MOstly Honda . with new carbon fiber kits .

Anyway

I own a HONDA DREAM . 100cc is a OLD bike .

i got RIP OFF and got it at a High price of 20,000 baht .

but i am LUCKY cos this bike had not gaven me any trobule for the last 5 years .

i had rode it to as far as , chang sean , chang kong , mae sai , Tak , mae sot , lamphun , lampang and many many nice places .

last of all . go to some Bike workshop . someone is good to get your bike at a local Bike shop .

cos this way you can get them to service your bike since you got it from them . .

Good luck

if you need any info or help

just PM me or let me know i see what i can do .

[SoloFlyer]

Anyone know of good places for 'old' bikes... not quite the classics, but 60's-70's style Honda's that aren't too big, but look quite nice when done up.

I bought one about 7 yrs ago from the market that used to be under 12 Huay Goaw. Cost 9k, in av. condition. Saw one completely restored a few months later completely restored for 40k. Its on its last legs now though.

These days they have become quite fashionable, but rediculously expensive - saw a real nice 250cc one, dual pipes, but they wanted 70k.

Info on good repair shops for such bikes also welcome.

[Ajarn]

I would suggest that you check with my friend 'Joe' at Good Will motorcycle on Soi2 Chiang Moi (intersection with Thai Military Bank). Phone is 251-186. He's selling/fixing various bikes, some he has owned, and you can trust him. Seriously.

Edited October 10, 2006 by Ajarn

[Ta22]

Every SAT . if it Don't RAIN there will be a Garthering at the Thapae Gate . Chekc it out .. and there is alot of Bike collector .. Go there to look for . Repair info .

but i would not Suggest buying there.. unles syou know them well.

alot is price too high .. but is a large group of collector which can point you to good direction ..

i saw some of the honda 50 cc . selling for 10k or so .

i got a friends selling his Honda 250cc for 30k . but without paper work . ( risk )

[davidgtr]

For old classic bikes in Chiang Mai try Ray's Dream Bikes

Edited October 10, 2006 by davidgtr