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[devildog683]

bkkmadness, on 2005-06-09 08:02:06, said:

My Trusty Steed

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

beauty indeed

makes me miss riding with my wife on our Honda Wave 125R, (she wouldnt be able to handle anything more powerful )

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Anything by Honda will serve you well, Dream or Wave with lekky start would be perfect.

BkkMadness - where you parked?

Looks nice.

[udon]

Thanks Mad, I was homesick for LoS before, seeing that setting makes it worse!

Anymore pics guys?

[JSixpack]

MikeRay, on 2005-06-09 05:34:21, said:

A 125cc bike gives you a far better chance finding a parking in busy night-life zones.And it´s easier to handle than a bicycle.And the cheapest option going from a to b without sweating your T-Shirt wet

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Trouble is, a 125cc has such limited pose value in those busy night-life zones .

Ideal is to have 2 bikes, one big and one small. Esp. upcountry and on highways a big bike is great fun but you'll have to wait a lo-o-ong time for parts to arrive and for local mechanics discover how to repair it . . . .

[rossiok]

Simone, on 2005-06-08 09:41:05, said:

Ok - I know this post has cooled down a bit but I have one more question. I have chosen my bike and now I could do with a little guidence on maintaining it.

To begin with I'm sure somone mentioned that I should drive at a slower speed for the first few hundred kms to break the engine in gently. IS this correct? Roughly what speed would that be for a 125?
Oil  - checked how often, changed how often, how much will it cost (so I don't get ripped off)
Anything else I should know?
cheers.

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Um,theres been a few examples of bikes in the UK that have sufferd "glazed" bores due to meticulous running in,whereas bikes that have been thrashed from new have been no problem at all .

In my opinion,its more important not to let the engine labour in too high a gear,than to drive at lower speeds.
It should burn very little or  no oil between changes.If it does,kick up a stink at the shop.
If a previous poster is right and there is no oil filter on it,make sure you stick to recomended changes.AND they put the right grade in.
Have fun.

[Simone]

udon, on 2005-06-09 07:07:15, said:

Thanks Mad, I was homesick for LoS before, seeing that setting makes it worse!

Anymore pics guys?

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Proudly took a couple of pics of my new bike yesterday - will post one tomorrow if I can figure out how!

[bkkmadness]

The Gentleman Scamp, on 2005-06-08 23:40:24, said:

BkkMadness - where you parked?

Looks nice.

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In Tak up North West Thailand, near Maesot and the Burmese border.  It's not actually my bike, it's my gf's grandma's steed but I use it so much everytime I'm there everybody jokes that it's my bike now.

They just don't seem to get the fact that I just like to take the bike out for a few hours and ride around the local countryside, but to me that's just bliss and I would love to travel the country that way but on a bigger bike of course.

I need a new camera actually, I posted this one here and another in the Thai food section, both nicely set out but the camera really let me down with the detail and colour/light, it was a lot nicer day than it looked in those pics.

[udon]

Simone, on 2005-06-09 10:09:58, said:

udon, on 2005-06-09 07:07:15, said:

Thanks Mad, I was homesick for LoS before, seeing that setting makes it worse!

Anymore pics guys?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Proudly took a couple of pics of my new bike yesterday - will post one tomorrow if I can figure out how!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try www.Photobucket.com if it's a .jpg

[mpdkorat]

Dakhar, on 2005-06-09 06:28:58, said:

All this discussion over 125CC bike....?!   I'd give buying a pair of shoes more consideration than buying a 125CC beast of a moped.   What's my view of a 125CC machine?  Well its about 500CC's short of anything I would want to own.

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Big bikes really do not work that well in Thailand, the roads are not up to it. There are a lot more pitfalls than man hole covers in Los. Small bikes are cheap and get you around. Pose value nil - practical value 75% +. The other 25% is the car.

[STEALTH K3]

Simone, on 2005-05-25 17:25:42, said:

Hi There,

How do you rate the following bikes? Going to invest in a new bike asap and could do with some advice. Please keep in mind that a) i am a girl and don't need a powerful or sporty bike, I don't like automatic bikes but I do like automatic clutches, and c) I want a 125cc...

Honda Wave R 125
Honda Dream 125
Suzuki Smash 125
Kawasaki Kaze 125
Tiger 125

Simone

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So how much can you pick up these up for brand new

[ajahnlau]

Give or take about 44,000 depending on some options.

[udon]

I guess nobody takes their scooter on trains  

[pyros]

Thx for the link to photobucket ...  

Next image is it .... i know it is big , but low resolution ...

Edited by pyros, 2005-06-10 06:40:29.

[pyros]

[udon]

Big??? it's friggin' Cinerama

[pyros]

udon, on 2005-06-10 02:09:35, said:

Big??? it's friggin' Cinerama

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Yep , sorry    .... i figured out how to reduce the size of the picture itself but i forgot to resize the format . Well , it's here now ... looks nice doesn't it    . Here you also see the rims which i would always take as a option . First they look great , 2nd they are more stable ( while spoke wheels give me a kind of uncertainty after a while , a littlebit wobbly in faster downhill corners ) , 3th you recognice your bike instantly when in a line of motorcycles. They are worth the extra 4000 bath .

[udon]

The only thing I don't like about these little scooters is the "situp n beg" riding possie.

It scares me, after riding monsters for years.

[Boatabike]

rossiok, on 2005-06-09 09:51:50, said:

Simone, on 2005-06-08 09:41:05, said:

Ok - I know this post has cooled down a bit but I have one more question. I have chosen my bike and now I could do with a little guidence on maintaining it.

To begin with I'm sure somone mentioned that I should drive at a slower speed for the first few hundred kms to break the engine in gently. IS this correct? Roughly what speed would that be for a 125?
Oil  - checked how often, changed how often, how much will it cost (so I don't get ripped off)
Anything else I should know?
cheers.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Um,theres been a few examples of bikes in the UK that have sufferd "glazed" bores due to meticulous running in,whereas bikes that have been thrashed from new have been no problem at all .

In my opinion,its more important not to let the engine labour in too high a gear,than to drive at lower speeds.
It should burn very little or  no oil between changes.If it does,kick up a stink at the shop.
If a previous poster is right and there is no oil filter on it,make sure you stick to recomended changes.AND they put the right grade in.
Have fun.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Galzed bores come from running in at the same revs for a long period of time. If you go from CM to BK at 3k rpm you could well get glazed bores yes, but if you run it in a lower revs vary the revs a little this is not a problem and i do very much recomend not thrashing a new engine. New metal parts need to bed in and thrashing it will not help this at all. Fist 500 km take it easy. Vary the revs a little and your be fine. First oil change at 500 km, i would then change agian at 1000 then every 2 k after that. Oil change normaly costs me about 60 Baht so it is well worth doing as often as you can. It is the life blood of your engine. Enjoy your trusty steed!

Edited by Boatabike, 2005-06-10 08:19:49.

[JimsKnight]

Quote

Hi There,

How do you rate the following bikes? Going to invest in a new bike asap and could do with some advice. Please keep in mind that a) i am a girl and don't need a powerful or sporty bike,  I don't like automatic bikes but I do like automatic clutches, and c) I want a 125cc...

Honda Wave R 125
Honda Dream 125
Suzuki Smash 125
Kawasaki Kaze 125
Tiger 125

Simone

I've rode a Hondas and Suzukis on the 125cc region and both seem on a par with each other.  I think all the above have semi-auto clutches (no clutch but manual change)

[Simone]

Here's my new bike.

[udon]

Simone, on 2005-06-13 14:39:34, said:

Here's my new bike.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cool. And you figured it out too.
Good to see you bought a helmet too. Good thinking!

Edited by udon, 2005-06-13 15:03:46.

[sriracha john]

Nice looking bike...
Just might suggest getting a proper helmet and one with a flip-down visor. The amount of junk flying around in the air when riding is incredible. One ugly bug in the eye or dust cloud from a passing truck is all it takes to ruin things.

[Simone]

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Cool. And you figured it out too.
Good to see you bought a helmet too. Good thinking!
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[quote name='sriracha john' date='2005-06-13 15:27:40']Nice looking bike...
Just might suggest getting a proper helmet and one with a flip-down visor. The amount of junk flying around in the air when riding is incredible. One ugly bug in the eye or dust cloud from a passing truck is all it takes to ruin things.
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I agree - the helmet in the basket was a free gift with the bike (as well as a t-shirt and jacket, woohoo!) and it's by no means ideal. It's a poor fit and I would prefer a visor. I'm considering getting a full face helmet - any recommendations?

[ozzydom]

[quote name='Simone' date='2005-06-13 17:14:55'][right]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/right][/quote]
Cool. And you figured it out too.
Good to see you bought a helmet too. Good thinking!
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[quote name='sriracha john' date='2005-06-13 15:27:40']Nice looking bike...
Just might suggest getting a proper helmet and one with a flip-down visor. The amount of junk flying around in the air when riding is incredible. One ugly bug in the eye or dust cloud from a passing truck is all it takes to ruin things.
[right]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/right][/quote]

I agree - the helmet in the basket was a free gift with the bike (as well as a t-shirt and jacket, woohoo!) and it's by no means ideal. It's a poor fit and I would prefer a visor. I'm considering getting a full face helmet - any recommendations?
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Simone, go to a quality bike shop and splurge on a Shoei helmet (8000BT) the first time you kiss the tarmac you will consider it the best purchase you ever made. if you live Bangkok ,I will send you adress of supplier.

[PeaceBlondie]

Helmet recommendations?  Get one that fits you comfortably - try it on in the shop for at least five minutes.  If you feel a hot spot, it will feel like a dental drill into your skull in five minutes more.  Get one that's not too loose but snug, because the foam settles in.  

Pay the most you can - far more than 600 baht, unless you think your face and brain are only worth 400 baht.  I suggest multiple, light, bright colors.  Visibility is very important, and on a full-face, it goes both ways - you should be able to see out, and Somchai 100 meters away should notice your helmet.

Glad to see you got a front disk brake.  Ride with your right hand almost touching the front brake lever, and your right foot almost touching the rear brake pedal.  Use both, not just one; brake firmly but not in a panic.

When you're riding, forget everything else except your survival.  A dying parent, a failing student, good sex or good food that awaits you down the road - none of that matters; just keep looking as far as you can in all directions, using your neck, eyes, brains, and mirrors as if everybody's out to kill you.

Happy trails!