smileplur

Here in the On Nut area of Bangkok, I have a Yamaha Neovo that is a few years old.  I have been driving her for a long time, and I have never experienced a problem.  I ensure the typical maintenance is always up to date.  I don't push her too hard, and some days, I only drive 10 kms.  I make a point to take her out everyday unless I am away.

Nonetheless, the bike has been experiencing some serious problems that are affecting my life in a seriously bad way.  I cannot seem to get it fixed; although, I have been to the shop several times at this point.  In the morning, it often doesn't want to start.  She just sputters and the it never starts up.  Kick starting doesn't work either.  Then, in the afternoon when I get home, it starts up as if there is no problem.  

So, I replaced the battery and the spark plug.  It was fine for a day.  Then, it wouldn't start again.  This morning, she barely started, and had some problems starting after work at 2:00 pm.  Once she has been running for a while, it isn't an issue.

Do you have any suggestions as to how I can solve this problem?  I haven't got any tools here.  I am guessing that it has something to do with condensation getting into some part of the engine.

Is this "vapor lock"?  Could it be some sort of head gasket issue?  

Finally, do you all know of some mechanic who can speak English well in the downtown Bangkok area?  My girlfriend isn't up on the terminology I am using, and I have no way to communicate what I need to communicate to the mechanic.

Cheers!

I tried to search, but it didn't turn out so well.  So, here is a new thread.

When I last did my 90 day reporting for my non immigrant 'b' visa, they didn't staple the paper into my passport.  They simply inserted it into my passport.  I didn't think much of it at the time.  I know when I am due for my next 90 day report (22 Sept.); however, the paper is missing.  A hotel lost it while photocopying my passport.

Are there any ramifications that I should be aware of, or should I report as normal?

Thanks in advance.