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Add-ons
Hi guys,
S1MON, I know what you're talking about there. IMO, there's something about the aparent attitude/atomosphere of some biker gangs/groups that seems to miss the whole point which, as far as I'm concerned, is not about how cool I think I am or how cool I hope other people think I am. For me it's about the enjoyment of riding your own machine in a great country while learning as much as you can from the more experienced and, perhaps, giving the more experienced a renewed sense of energy and fun for the sport/hobby, etc. When you come to Phuket feel free to get in touch.
Regarding sports bikes, I don't think you should write them off unduly unless there's something about the look of them that's not for you. For the most part, the scary aspect of a sports bike really is the nut sitting on the back of them and in fairness that goes for all bikes - including the workhorse of Thailand, the Honda Dream 50/100 cc!
Re LivinLOS comments on bikes; I think you're right. Wait until after high-season. Prices right now will just be stupid and as a farang the Thais will see you coming! But I'm not too sure about the Honda Phantom 200cc. Though I've never ridden one they sound like a turbo-charged hair drier to me and they're quite a big bike for just 200cc. Now, the 600cc you mentioned seems like a very different prospect. I can can imagine that would be a great relaxed cruiser, if expensive.
I agree about needing the post interest, which is why I was asking for BM's to register their interest first - perhaps a vote in the positive from your good self Seft. You know, just to help get things started?
I will send in my reports of bike trips either in BM's on tour (if not enough interest specifically about bikes) or in a new posting in idle chit-chat as advised by Dawsey (thanks for the input).
N.B. I just bought my new insurance on the bike so that I'm ready to just stick it on when the old one runs out. CBR 400's have to be insured at the transport office in Phuket (so I was told) as they are considered specialist bikes. Well, either way, it cost me Bht646 and I'm told that for a bike like a Harley it would be in and around the Bht800. Please don't quote me on that one, it's just a gauge as given to me.
Btw, some more quick questions for all BM's; it's getting harder and harder to get my hands on good ole 95 octane rated fuel. Now, I know I can't use 91 coz the bike doesn't like that. What I really want to know is what is the alternative and what the hell is 95 gasohol?
Also, I'm beginning to feel like a bit of a dunce here. Why can't I get my smilies to work?
Cheers
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