The bikers thread; trips, news, chat, all things motorcycle

Driving and riding in Hua Hin and Thailand, all topics on cars, pickups, bikes, boats, licenses, roads, and motoring in general.
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Biking groups in Hua Hin?

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Are there biking groups in Hua Hin? Is it worth the money to ship a bike over from the U.S.? I have a fairly nice bike but am unsure of what's worth shipping and what's eaduer to purchase.
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Pushbike or motorcycle?

There are a couple of both, the Hua Hin Hash group also arranges cycling and there is this group for motorbike rides: http://www.facebook.com/groups/656866374372228/
Those that dont use Facebook post here to arrange rides and trips.

Forget shipping anything over unless you want to pay 200% import duty.
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Here is a nice Sunday ride if you fancy something a little on the wild side, I must be honest I struggled to even watch it

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Certainly would get you focused. :shock:
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Anyone coming over to Thailand from the U.K. in the near future and wouldn't mind carrying over a new seat for my Ninja? Jeb tut!
http://www.sargentcycle.co.uk/acatalog/ ... -seat.html
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Anyone here of a young American biker killed on the Hua Hin - Cha am road recently?
Can't find any info. online.
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What about this motorcycle, Is it cool or no?
Do you think this picture was taken in Thailand? I do. :laugh:

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Anyone up for a Saturday ride: 20-Feb-2016?
08:00 @ El Murphys for breakfast (08:45ish departure).
Gassed and ready to go.
C U there.
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I didn't know there were bears in Thailand...

"Helmet cam shows biker's terrifying close call with a bear

A motorcyclist near Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, had a terrifying close encounter with a bear.

Just as the rider and his passenger are coming to the end of a left turn, a bear can be seen running out of the woods toward the riders.

It's unclear if the bear was attempting to attack the motorcyclist or just cross the road, but it certainly spooked the driver, who simply said, "Whoa!" after swerving slightly to avoid that animal."

Videos here:

http://mashable.com/2016/02/19/biker-me ... gpBHyCzSqw
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Asian Black Bear, probably escaped from some cage where it was being milked for its bile. :guns: (the people, not the bears)
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Royal Enfield gears up for Asean drive

http://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/news/87 ... sean-drive

Royal Enfield, the manufacturer of classic motorcycles, seeks to expand in the Asean market over the next two years, mainly in Indonesia and Thailand.

The India-based company has also conducted a feasibility study to enter Cambodia and Vietnam, said Arun Gopal, head of international business.

The company, a subsidiary of Indian car maker Eicher Motors Ltd, launched its presence in Jakarta three weeks ago and in Bangkok last week.

"Royal Enfield has an ambition to be a leader in the mid-sized motorcycle segment of 250-750cc in the international market," Mr Gopal said. "We have already entered developed markets such as Europe, the USA and Japan, and next are emerging markets."

The Royal Enfield brand has been marketed in Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Singapore for some time. However, they are small markets and sales have remained thin.

In contrast, the motorbike markets in Indonesia and Thailand are huge, with annual sales of 6.5 million and 1.6 million respectively.

In Thailand, Royal Enfield has appointed General Auto Supply Co as its distributor. A 40-million-baht showroom and service centre has been built at Thong Lor Soi 23 to support sales.

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world super bike race march 11-13, Buriram.

Chang International Circuit
30/2 Moo 4, T. I-San, A. Muang,
Buriram, Thailand 31000
Tel: +66 Fax +6644 604 200
E-mail: wmaster@bric.co.th
Website: http://www.bric.co.th/

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/calendar
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"The annual Phuket Bike Week extravaganza is set to return to Phuket from April 8-16, with organisers anticipating more than 10,000 bikes and more than 50,000 people from more than 30 countries arriving on the island to take part."

http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-bik ... -56419.php
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"MARCH 2016

05th March 2016 – Surat Thani Bike Week
05th March 2016 – 7 Year Anniversary Mammoth MC , at E-Tech Stadium Chonburi , contact 089-8277992
12th March 2016 – Samut Prakarn Bike Night Pary
12th March 2016 – Saithan Rider Charity Party, Nakon Nayok, Contact: 081-6824363
12th March 2016 – Bad Devil Chumphon Night Party,Cabana Beach
19th March 2016 – Phatthalung Bike Week
19th-20th March 2016 – MC Tamnan Mao Charity Party , Buriram. Contact: 089-0672353
26th March 2016 – MC Poseidon Charity Party, Chonburi. Contact: 095-7625343
26th March 2016 – Necromancers Black magic Party, Kaset Navamin Bangkok

APRIL 2016

1st-2nd April 2016 – Sadao Border Bike Week
2nd April 2016 – Nonthaburi Bike Week
8th-10th April 2016 – Phuket Bike Week (Loma Park, Patong Beach)
15th-16th April 2016 – Phuket Bike Week (Saphan Hin, Phuket Town)
29th-30th April 2016 – Ao Nang, Krabi Bike Week"

http://www.hyosungrider.com/bike-week/t ... ents-2016/
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