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Sorry to sound like a pretentious asshat here, but......

 

When I move to LoS in July 2025, I want to explore the possibilities of:

1. Meeting "serious" motorcyclists who ride:

    a) "Real" motorycles, not scooters

    b) Larger bore bikes, but I don't know what's really available in LoS or SEA in general (in the US I'm accustomed to 750cc, with a host of 900, 1000, and 1100 cc mills under my belt)

2. Purchasing a serious motorcycle or two:

     a) A "touring" bike (in the US they are [I believe] quite a bit different from what one would select for SEA touring, given the conditions)

     b)  I love cruisers.  Anything lowrider, bad-boy, raked, chopped, bobbed, throaty exhaust, etc.

3.  Partnering up with some folk for some serious riding

 

Here in the US I spent some time in a couple motorcycle clubs (MC's) but found they were really just a bunch of posers who hung around the clubhouse comparing bikes and drinking beer.  They didn't really ride all that much.  Heck, they were always at least an hour or two late for "Kickstands up by such-and-such-a-time" organized rides.

 

I want to meet up with people who really like to ride, whether there's a babe-on-the-back or not.

 

Hit me up....  Would love to meet up with you next year, buy y'all a round, and bullshit about bikes!

 

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." ~ Erma Bombeck

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A few groups around Pattaya who do regular rides. A lot of bikes like BMW R1200, Kawasaki tourers and the like seem to be the most common I've seen in riding groups. 

Most bikes are easy enough to get here if your looking at that style and a fair few sports bikes around too.

I do see guys on occasion on Harleys and such too.

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I used to have a Honda Transalp and a Honda NC750X, and now I have a Honda CR250L. I traveled on a motorcycle to Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, and Russia.  

 I will be in Pattaya next July. I'm thinking about renting a bike to travel around Thailand.  When will you be in Thailand? 

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1 hour ago, Exzina said:

I used to have a Honda Transalp and a Honda NC750X, and now I have a Honda CR250L. I traveled on a motorcycle to Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, and Russia.  

 I will be in Pattaya next July. I'm thinking about renting a bike to travel around Thailand.  When will you be in Thailand? 

Late July 2025 is the plan, but could potentially be sooner "depending"....  Would LOVE to meet up and ride!!

 

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." ~ Erma Bombeck

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4 hours ago, Smeghead76 said:

A few groups around Pattaya who do regular rides. A lot of bikes like BMW R1200, Kawasaki tourers and the like seem to be the most common I've seen in riding groups. 

Most bikes are easy enough to get here if your looking at that style and a fair few sports bikes around too.

I do see guys on occasion on Harleys and such too.

Thanks!  I'm actually surprised people are riding 1200's over there.  What little I've been able to find was suggesting to me that 650cc's or less were the displacements of choice, but wondered why.  That said, today's 650's perform better than yesterday's 1000's in most arenas.  I figured maybe the mid-size bikes made more sense for the kind of maneuverability you might need there vs here in the US where people can ride big, fat bikes no problem.

 

I've never ridden a dual-purpose bike like the ones @Exzina has, but have always been fascinated by them.

I have no dirt riding experience, which I know is incredibly valuable, but have lots of street experience (in all kinds of weather) and ride as well as the next guy.  Very interested in seeing what it's like to ride something with so much ground clearance and suspension travel.

 

For Harley's, I've never owned one and used to loathe them, but when I was invited to hang around with a local MC I started to appreciate some of them, but not the big, fat, long haul bikes.  For Harley's (and pseudo-Harley's like the Yamaha V-Star 1100 bobber I had for a couple years), I would only want one for around town, bar hopping kind of riding.

 

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." ~ Erma Bombeck

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Your definitely right in the fact that you see way more 650 and under around than the bigger bikes.

For me really when riding around town the scooters just make more sense due to their small size and ease of getting in and out of traffic. 

Definitely looking to buy a bigger bike for some touring though.

Actually been looking at the Triumph Street triple R. I've always been a sports bike guy mostly and love the 3 cylinder engine they have. Used to ride a Daytona which was my fav bike but is very impractical for long distance whereas the Street triple still has that fun but with a more relaxed position. Toured through Romania and a few other countries several years back on one and it was a great ride.

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One reason you see mainly small bikes is cost here.

When you can buy a car for the same money for transport to go on longer trips, most people will buy a car.

I have ridden bikes for nearly 30 years and wouldn’t ride a sports bike here nor a heavy cruiser as most of my riding is urban trips.

Pick the right vehicle for the job as opposed to your ego is my advice.

Thailand is generally fucking hot and humid and going long distances is not the best fun one can have I find.

I did the Mae Hong Son loop on a Honda CB250R and while a lot of fun it was a feat of endurance.

Nowadays pottering around town on my Triumph Trident is more my style with a few longer trips every month or so.

So I wouldn’t come here and spend 1m baht on a new Harley or Ducati.

Hire a bike or scooter, get used to the roads and driving patterns and see what your daily journeys will be and buy something suitable.

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I knew you were a Harley rider the moment I read the thread title. Just focus on being the "serious" and "real" rider yourself and I assure you that you'll find your riding buddies once you live to in LOS.

I've been riding large cc bikes for over 20 years and I never had any issues finding riding pals, not even during my long trips across south America, actually I met my best riding buddies in godforsaken places in the middle of nowhere. Pretty much the same way that we all perverts ended up here. 

Trust me, there are serious riders all over southeast asia and Thailand is not the exception. 

Posted
8 hours ago, article22 said:

One reason you see mainly small bikes is cost here.

When you can buy a car for the same money for transport to go on longer trips, most people will buy a car.

I have ridden bikes for nearly 30 years and wouldn’t ride a sports bike here nor a heavy cruiser as most of my riding is urban trips.

Pick the right vehicle for the job as opposed to your ego is my advice.

Thailand is generally fucking hot and humid and going long distances is not the best fun one can have I find.

I did the Mae Hong Son loop on a Honda CB250R and while a lot of fun it was a feat of endurance.

Nowadays pottering around town on my Triumph Trident is more my style with a few longer trips every month or so.

So I wouldn’t come here and spend 1m baht on a new Harley or Ducati.

Hire a bike or scooter, get used to the roads and driving patterns and see what your daily journeys will be and buy something suitable.

Several sound points in your response.  Disappointing to hear though that touring Thailand might be hot enough to be a chore.

I plan to get a scooter for my daily driver (and rent a car if and when it's needed).  The motorcycle was meant to be an occasional thing, and was thinking I'd take a cue from @Exzina and just rent when I want to take a trip, but DAMN, that Triumph Trident looks AMAZING!!!  Configuring one on the Triumph site, it's easy enough to outfit it with bags and windscreen for a trip, and leave that crap at home when you just want to zip around on a sweet street fighter.  THANK YOU for mentioning your Trident.  Makes me realize there are some great in-between options that will work there.

 

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." ~ Erma Bombeck

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10 hours ago, TonyBCanada said:

I knew you were a Harley rider the moment I read the thread title. Just focus on being the "serious" and "real" rider yourself and I assure you that you'll find your riding buddies once you live to in LOS.

I've been riding large cc bikes for over 20 years and I never had any issues finding riding pals, not even during my long trips across south America, actually I met my best riding buddies in godforsaken places in the middle of nowhere. Pretty much the same way that we all perverts ended up here. 

Trust me, there are serious riders all over southeast asia and Thailand is not the exception. 

Yeah, a couple of my best buddies over the years I met when pulling up to a traffic light and turning my head and saying hi.  Next thing you know we're off riding together, and continued to do so for years after.  That's one of the cool things about motorcycles.  I've met a ton of people just riding.  Joined into a couple group rides, and had individuals join group rides I was on.  The social part of it is as cool as those times you're all by yourself and just taking it in.

In the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', the author describes why he prefers motorcycles over cars, being that in a car it's like you're in a room surrounded by viewing screens watching the scenery pass.  On a motorcycle you are in the scene.  You are part of the scene.  You can reach out and touch the things as you pass by them.  You smell things.  You hear things.

I sold my Yamaha V-Star 1100 a couple years ago and haven't ridden since (and really miss it).  Don't have any pics of her, but found a pic online that's nearly identical.  I saw a photo like this and decided to bob her to end up with this look (down to the same brown seat and satin black paint).

  V Star Bobber Seat 2024 | ozogama.lt

 

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Youtuber Rides 4 Kickz is an American rider. He owns several bikes. Goes on rides frequently. Makes regular posts about his adventures. You'll learn a lot from his videos

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Posted
9 hours ago, SlowlyMan said:

Youtuber Rides 4 Kickz is an American rider. He owns several bikes. Goes on rides frequently. Makes regular posts about his adventures. You'll learn a lot from his videos

That guy is as boring as fuck.

I like them, as juicy as a freshwater clam!

Posted
10 hours ago, Plazz said:

Several sound points in your response.  Disappointing to hear though that touring Thailand might be hot enough to be a chore.

I plan to get a scooter for my daily driver (and rent a car if and when it's needed).  The motorcycle was meant to be an occasional thing, and was thinking I'd take a cue from @Exzina and just rent when I want to take a trip, but DAMN, that Triumph Trident looks AMAZING!!!  Configuring one on the Triumph site, it's easy enough to outfit it with bags and windscreen for a trip, and leave that crap at home when you just want to zip around on a sweet street fighter.  THANK YOU for mentioning your Trident.  Makes me realize there are some great in-between options that will work there.

The Trident Trident is still my perfect bike here, small enough to go through traffic easily and enough power to scare yourself, weighs the same as a Honda 350 Forza scooter and is as narrow.

I got mine from a dealer in BKK for 210k baht which I still think is a bargain, though I just bought a Mazda 2 2019 car for 255k baht which shows you what you can get for around the same money here....

Which one would you prefer?

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Or...

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I find that having both covers all my needs here now...

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When can u take the Trainer wheels off? Must be hard to lean into a corner 😁😁

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Posted
7 hours ago, biggles said:

When can u take the Trainer wheels off? Must be hard to lean into a corner 😁😁

I'm wondering if they make a special backpack for the stand so you don't have to lay the bike on its side every time you want to park!

 

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." ~ Erma Bombeck

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havent seen any superbikes on 2nd road in my time here. Was planning on getting the new 25 panigale v4 but the price in thailand is absurd. espeically considering its still taxed yet its built here….

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On 28/10/2024 at 12:04, JuicyClamLover said:

That guy is as boring as fuck.

Yes but his normal life content is a nice change from the endless laps around LK and Soi 6 😂 

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