KBTexas

VocalNeal, on 2012-01-05 10:41:06, said:

I think the issue may be the size of the tires, but it is good to know that there may be alternatives.  Thanks for the info.

Best Regards,
KB

Sniper Osborne said: "maybe you need a trip to specsavers ?? .. i have no issues with seeing sand on the road"

I guess reading comprehension is about the only thing you are not perfect in?  Here's a protip...if someone takes the time to say a 'light dusting of sand that was not easily seen', assume that you would not see it either.  Since you seem to be a sniper, I will now ignore you.  Enjoy your perfect existence sir.

KB

William Osborne, on 2012-01-04 21:35:44, said:

I am happy for you, and for Karlos...but there are many people in this thread alone that report problems (and there are quite a few threads about this).  Why would you assume that they all have no clue as to how to ride?  I rode motorcycles for 15+ years in the States, and dumped the bike exactly once, in unexpected gravel.  It is a bright sunny day, no water...how would you 'adapt' your driving style to this?  When I looked at the road after the spill, it had a very light dusting of sand and dirt...which could not be easily seem.  I expect a bike of any size (including a scooter) to be able to handle 'normal road conditions' without having to 'adapt' my riding style!  The stock tires on this thing are dangerous and I will be replacing them with something a bit stickier...end of story.

KB

PS to Karlos...I checked the pressure this evening.  It was 2 psi high...not enough that I would think it would turn the thing into an unstable ride.

And I also own a Honda scooter that has even skinnier tires, and ride it around the same turn without issue.

As one who just dumped his 2 month old Yamaha Elegance today, I can tell you that tomorrow I will be looking for the Dunlop's at the very least!  The stock tires on the bike have tried to dump me numerous times...if they are a bit wet, there is dirt or sand on the road, or just a nice polished piece of roadway!  Today it was a bit of sand, from a dead stop on a u turn, and boom, the front end went one way and the back end went the other.  Nothing but a bit of road rash and some scrapes on the bike, but it was a wake up call that the stock tires just do not cut it. I would hate to think of driving this thing with these tires during the rainy season!

I'll let you know how the new tires work out.

KB

Hmmm, it would appear no way to get a Zoji in Thailand.

Here is the reply from Zoji:
Dear  Customer,

Thank you for your interest & support of our products.

We regret to inform you that we don't have any agent or stores in Thailand  to sell our electrical products of rice cookers and on-line service can be  provided too. Very sorry for about that & not helping you more even we wish  we could.

Thanks for your inquiry.

Best regards,
Carmen of Zojirushi HK Co. Ltd

KBTexas, on 2011-10-18 06:34:46, said: