Phuket Thailand

NZO · #1 27-03-2006, 22:48

Hi ya'll,
I'm coming to Phuket Bike Week and need some help on renting a large CC bike. Looking for a Cruiser 800cc and up. I'd prefer 1200 cc and up, but I'm not that picky. Looking for phone numbers or websites. I've got a line on a couple of V-Max's, but a cruiser or HD is more my style of riding. I've been riding since I was 8 yrs old and always had a street bike since I was 16. 31 years old now and I ride 75 miles everyday to work year round on two different bikes. Got my International Drivers Lc, I know that's a requirement. Anyone know what kind of security deposit you have to put down? Thanks to anyone who answers this in advance.

Enzio from Philly

Crunch · #2 28-03-2006, 02:21

I only saw 2 vmax's in patong, in the same bigbike-something hire shop, one white, one black, DO NOT hire the black one. I did in feb, its got shagged timing/vboost, and i cant see them fixing it properly.
The white one had electrics hanging off it in feb, so i wouldnt be keen on that bugger either.

S1MON · #3 28-03-2006, 02:31

I have never been to bike week but i would imagine all the good bikes will be rented out very fast by people who want to fit in with the biker gang, so depending when you arrive will determine how good a bike you get(i would think).
The company renting out the bike will probably want your passport as a deposit, many will not give you a bike without it.
see you there, i will be the guy with the big beard and harley leathers on the honda wave 125

faultytowers · #4 28-03-2006, 02:36

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Originally Posted by S1MON

i will be the guy with the big beard and harley leathers on the honda wave 125

Is that with or without the stabilizers.

NZO · #5 28-03-2006, 02:45

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Originally Posted by PaulUK

I only saw 2 vmax's in patong, in the same bigbike-something hire shop, one white, one black, DO NOT hire the black one. I did in feb, its got shagged timing/vboost, and i cant see them fixing it properly.
The white one had electrics hanging off it in feb, so i wouldnt be keen on that bugger either.

Is it the same people from here?
http://www.trv.net/bigbike/index.htm

NZO · #6 28-03-2006, 02:47

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Originally Posted by S1MON

I have never been to bike week but i would imagine all the good bikes will be rented out very fast by people who want to fit in with the biker gang, so depending when you arrive will determine how good a bike you get(i would think).
The company renting out the bike will probably want your passport as a deposit, many will not give you a bike without it.
see you there, i will be the guy with the big beard and harley leathers on the honda wave 125

I was hoping to get one lined up before I get there just for that reason. I really wanted to fly mine over, but way too much $.

Lucky7 · #7 28-03-2006, 03:11

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Originally Posted by NZO

Is it the same people from here?
http://www.trv.net/bigbike/index.htm

They have a great selection of bikes. Rented an R6 there to sample the twisties along the coast.

For Harley's and cruisers try:

http://www.nickyshandlebar.com/
http://www.ridethailand.com

I saw some nice custom chops out there too but I never found out if they where they had those for rent.

Crunch · #8 28-03-2006, 03:22

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Originally Posted by NZO

Is it the same people from here?
http://www.trv.net/bigbike/index.htm

looks the same place to me, but i wouldnt put money on it. Their big old cruisers seem to get hired alot, stick with them.

LivinLOS · #9 28-03-2006, 11:11

If you want I know Dave from v-twintours.. Hes a good guy and will have connections within the bike community to find a real bike via rental or the locals..

Say I sent you..

v-twintours.com

domifletch · #10 28-03-2006, 14:32

You can also have a look at http://phuketdir.com/patongcarrent/index.htm

There is a Honda CBR 900 for 1000 bath/day or CBR 400 for 800 bath. You can probably deal a better price if you rent it for several days.

magy · #11 29-03-2006, 02:47

one thing i was looking for on my recent visit to PB was a chopper trike .. looked high and low and could find nothing .. had great difficulty even explaining to the bike shops what i wanted lol .. i'm sure they thought i was after one of the mopeds with a trolly on the side !! . I really wanted to do a billy conolly style tour of the area

NZO · #12 29-03-2006, 05:52

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

If you want I know Dave from v-twintours.. Hes a good guy and will have connections within the bike community to find a real bike via rental or the locals..

Say I sent you..

v-twintours.com

I sent him a message through his website. Thanks for the info. If all else fails I might just rent a Kaw Valcan 800.

NZO · #13 29-03-2006, 23:49

I ended up getting a Vulcan. Thanks for the help ya'll.