New To Chiang Mai

[Gonzo the Face]

If you have a chance to go to Mai Sai, you will see hundreds of these,and I saw none in Chiang Mai.   Now I see there is at least one or two.

 

[CMKiwi]

Apparently one of the shops outside the moat in the North East area sells them now.

 

It's one of those shops that also sell rain coats.

 

Probably ok if you're stuck in first gear but I don't think it would last long on a GSX 1000.  But no doubt some idiot will try and then ask for a refund!

 

Might be ok in the rain as long as you treat the clear plastic part with something like Rainex 

 

Will try and stop by this week Gonzo.  I feel a McBarf calling....

[elektrified]

Actually they are everywhere. But I heard they were illegal to use.

[happyas]

There must be hundreds of benefits , but i can only think of one.

If you are stopped somewhere in midday sun or gentle rain it will shield you.

 My g\f had one, and ended up taking it off after a short period of time.

The rain drops build up on the front screen and end up blocking vision.

She got caught in an afternoon squall and ended up on the wrong side of the road, quicker than you could immagine..totally out of her control......that was the decider for her...

Passing and overtaking vehicles tend to draw you towards them because of sail effect.

Enough hazards riding a scooter around without adding to it be using one of these novelties.

Edited August 13, 2017 by happyas

[Paul Catton]

Usually non-compliant as reported Motorbike umbrellas can pose a danger, says official

And replicated with usual commentary https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994683-motorbike-umbrellas-can-pose-a-danger-says-thai-official/    

[OmarZaid]

definitely dangerous . . . need to be banned

[khwaibah]

 

These have been about Chiang Mai and Thailand for about 8 years now. A hard top version was going around 4 years ago.

Edited August 14, 2017 by khwaibah

[jonwilly]

The problem is Strong Winds, which if blowing in Gusts, can and will effect the direction of the bike.

A sudden movement of the bike in traffic is dangerous.

 

john

Biker for over 50 years.

[toofarnorth]

I think they are great , a Honda Wave convertible .  Saying that a brilliant idea for taking the kids to school . A couple of weeks ago in Maesai I saw the Patrol Plod taking pics. of them , maybe illegal not too sure .

[pby92]

They were originally made for bicycle not for bike.

I see one in a shop in France the picture on the packaging show a bicycle not a bike.

[happyas]

2 hours ago, khwaibah said:

 

These have been about Chiang Mai and Thailand for about 8 years now. A hard top version was going around 4 years ago.

You are correct, but as OP said, and i noticed, moreso in Mae Sai, but also CM, there has been a resurgence of them..a new , must have model, if you like..

[bazza73]

See more of them in Chiang Rai than Chiang Mai. I understand they are illegal. I would think one couldn't do more than about 30 km/hr with them, probably collapse on the rider at higher speeds.

[naboo]

Looks exactly like the sort of thing I'd buy before realising I'd wasted my money.

[wcoast]

They are everywhere in Mae Sai area, I started seeing them maybe 6 weeks-2 months ago, and they spread like wildfire. Great during rainy season if your puttsing around town. So many Thai Yai here that can't leave the Ampour, so it's not used at high speeds. And yes there has been a couple articles about their legality.

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[happyas]

1 hour ago, bazza73 said:

See more of them in Chiang Rai than Chiang Mai. I understand they are illegal. I would think one couldn't do more than about 30 km/hr with them, probably collapse on the rider at higher speeds.

 

" I would think one couldn't do more than about 30 km/hr with them, probably collapse on the rider at higher speeds."

 

Not at all.

My g/f's one has a sign that suggested it was successfully wind tunnel tested to130kph.

 

I'll see if i still have the sign to show you.

Edited August 14, 2017 by happyas

[Elfin]

These are a Chinese invention made for electric bikes-not Honda Waves etc.

I see heaps of them here in Jiangsu province but few if any in Beijing

[tryasimight]

5 hours ago, OmarZaid said:

definitely dangerous . . . need to be banned

Along with everything else in life, smokes, booze, sex. All three can kill you.

 

Typical knee jerk reaction.

[bazza73]

46 minutes ago, happyas said:

 

" I would think one couldn't do more than about 30 km/hr with them, probably collapse on the rider at higher speeds."

 

Not at all.

My g/f's one has a sign that suggested it was successfully wind tunnel tested to130kph.

 

I'll see if i still have the sign to show you.

You believe everything you read? What speed have you or she got up to with it?

[happyas]

19 minutes ago, bazza73 said:

You believe everything you read? What speed have you or she got up to with it?

 Its not in writing, but the special code tells this is "capable of wind speed to 130kph"

Here 'tis        

[roo860]

I think they are great , a Honda Wave convertible .  Saying that a brilliant idea for taking the kids to school . A couple of weeks ago in Maesai I saw the Patrol Plod taking pics. of them , maybe illegal not too sure .

" Do you believe a kid can fly ".
[emoji106]

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[Enoon]

 

BMW in production 2000 - 02ish:

 

And again in 2009 (as electric concept):

 

 

Edited August 14, 2017 by Enoon

[bazza73]

5 hours ago, Enoon said:

 

BMW in production 2000 - 02ish:

 

And again in 2009 (as electric concept):

 

 

These look to be a lot more solidly constructed than the plastic film ones I've seen around Chiang Rai. Although I do wonder what how that thicker plastic would perform in an accident. Interesting both riders don't seem to feel the need for helmets.

[CMKiwi]

I'm not sure that I like safety belts on motorbikes.... Strange idea

[MyFriend You]

On 8/13/2017 at 4:18 PM, elektrified said:

Actually they are everywhere. But I heard they were illegal to use.

Yeah, and big plastic bags covering the driver and paqssenger are Okay??  Boggles the mind.

[happyas]

4 hours ago, CMKiwi said:

I'm not sure that I like safety belts on motorbikes.... Strange idea

Try it..you may like them;

 

[pby92]

9 hours ago, bazza73 said:

These look to be a lot more solidly constructed than the plastic film ones I've seen around Chiang Rai. Although I do wonder what how that thicker plastic would perform in an accident. Interesting both riders don't seem to feel the need for helmets.

In France when you drive this Bmw scooter you don't need to wear helmet

[Hugh Jarse]

The newer version includes a windscreen wiper blade, cell phone &interior drinks holder and stereo speakers for the rear panel.

[bazza73]

1 hour ago, pby92 said:

In France when you drive this Bmw scooter you don't need to wear helmet

Ah, so the French have put their faith in the safety of a German product. Interesting.

[Lannig]

1 minute ago, bazza73 said:

Ah, so the French have put their faith in the safety of a German product. Interesting.

We tend to always do this, sometimes quite wrongly, though.

[bazza73]

11 hours ago, CMKiwi said:

I'm not sure that I like safety belts on motorbikes.... Strange idea

I tend to agree. Dismounting quickly in an emergency situation would be fairly hard.