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heretostay
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Looking for storage box for back of scooter, suzuki I know the dealer price is around 2,500 baht anyone get any cheaper, also looking for extra spotlights any good accessories shops around.
Not really sure about the specific question but thought it worth mentioning on this subject that if you're going to change/add stuff on a bike here then, IMO, you should buy the brand name accessories of the bike you already possess as they are designed to be on that bike and are an improvement from what is supplied when you buy it.
The thing that always makes me laugh here is when I see scooter boy taking off the springs or forks from a Honda Wave or Yamaha Mio etc and then putting on some shiny coloured ones made by 'Posh' etc that cost a third of the price of the Honda/Yamaha ones do and are obviously inferior in quality. If you go to the Yamaha parts shop and want to then buy a pair of standard factory spec springs, they are pretty expensive.
You also see this with people who buy new cars and first thing they do is change the standard alloys to some shiny ones for 5000-8000 plus leave the originals with the garage, garage then sells the originals for lots. Want to buy a set of original factory spec Mitsubishi alloys from the dealer at some point then it's a fortune, always surprises me, this does.
Regarding your question, not sure about Suzuki, there's Yamaha Square for extras and think there's now a Honda equilalent, not seen one for Suzuki, maybe in BBK or can order from a decent specialist's shop but as to if possible in HH, don't know I'm afraid.
The thing that always makes me laugh here is when I see scooter boy taking off the springs or forks from a Honda Wave or Yamaha Mio etc and then putting on some shiny coloured ones made by 'Posh' etc that cost a third of the price of the Honda/Yamaha ones do and are obviously inferior in quality. If you go to the Yamaha parts shop and want to then buy a pair of standard factory spec springs, they are pretty expensive.
You also see this with people who buy new cars and first thing they do is change the standard alloys to some shiny ones for 5000-8000 plus leave the originals with the garage, garage then sells the originals for lots. Want to buy a set of original factory spec Mitsubishi alloys from the dealer at some point then it's a fortune, always surprises me, this does.
Regarding your question, not sure about Suzuki, there's Yamaha Square for extras and think there's now a Honda equilalent, not seen one for Suzuki, maybe in BBK or can order from a decent specialist's shop but as to if possible in HH, don't know I'm afraid.
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sandman67
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if you are looking for one of the Mod Bars (the bars with the extra lights) most scoot shops sell em. Bear in mind that when they wire em up they 90% of the time cause your battery to go flat REAL quick if the engine isnt running. Also make sure its insulated so in monsoon it doesnt short out.
Things NOT to mod on your scoot
low profile/thin "racing" tyres - possibly the dumbest mod ever (you reduce your footprint and braking ability by 50% or so....real clever)
Suspension (as Spitty points out) - bad springs = bad traction and the occasional snap ping crash noise.
Like I said most of the small scoot shops can do the lighting mod. Shop about as some of the actual support bars ive seen are sodding dangerous.
Things NOT to mod on your scoot
low profile/thin "racing" tyres - possibly the dumbest mod ever (you reduce your footprint and braking ability by 50% or so....real clever)
Suspension (as Spitty points out) - bad springs = bad traction and the occasional snap ping crash noise.
Like I said most of the small scoot shops can do the lighting mod. Shop about as some of the actual support bars ive seen are sodding dangerous.
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lindosfan1
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IMO It is inadvisable to buy a cheap one, I did and within 6 months had virtually fallen apart. Probably better to pay more for a properly branded make. Others may disagree
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heretostay
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Thx all, think I will stay with the suzuki storage box,