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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"Video: Track Testing the Ninja H2R"

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/video-trac ... 25540.html
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Decades ago I read a book about guys who had the talent to compete at the highest levels in their sport. It had their stories of what happened during a competition when they realized the best were an unreachable step better than them.

The vid is from a practice, so the rider being passed wasn't going all out. But imagine you're racing doing 290km at the point where you get on the brakes - and somebody passes you like this:

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New to the Forum and moving to HH shortly...

How many of you guys interested in meeting up for a ride out ??
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Welcome aboard.

The Hua Hin riders usually go on Saturdays and will post here.

If you use facebook there is also this group for arranging rides in the area: http://www.facebook.com/groups/656866374372228/
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properperson wrote:New to the Forum and moving to HH shortly...

How many of you guys interested in meeting up for a ride out ??
Hi,
we will be meeting at El Murphys in the centre of Hua Hin at 08:00 on Saturday.
Hopefully see you there.
:cheers:
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Google Maps location >> El Murphys
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Ginjaninja wrote:
Hi,
we will be meeting at El Murphys in the centre of Hua Hin at 08:00 on Saturday.
Hopefully see you there.
:cheers:
GN.

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THanks for your reply....it will be a few weeks before i move (still a few i's to dot and T's to cross)...but hope to meet up in the not too distant.....
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buksida wrote:Welcome aboard.

The Hua Hin riders usually go on Saturdays and will post here.

If you use facebook there is also this group for arranging rides in the area/

thanks for the heads up...have sent a request to join.....
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Where are you guys heading? Should be riding to Kuiburi on Saturday to get the new Kwaka serviced.
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Not sure mate, will see what the guys say tomorrow....
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Anyone fancy a bike trip with a bit of mystery, adventure and excitement might want to join a Friday run here in Kabul. Most bikes are pretty old, Indian or Pakistan jobs but the bikers are just the same as anywhere.
Helmets and licenses are optional
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Any bikers coming over from the UK and wouldn't mind carrying a helmet for me would be rewarded with beer on arrival!
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Looking good Steve! How was the ride?

Folks,
I need to order some spares for my Honda CRF-250R. I emailed Honda BigWing and got an email rejection... :roll:
Anyone got a reliable email address?
Cheers,
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buksida wrote:Any bikers coming over from the UK and wouldn't mind carrying a helmet for me would be rewarded with beer on arrival!
Mate, Club Motos' helmet prices are pretty reasonable I have found. I recommend the Arai ones with the slide-down sun-visor.
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World Super Bikes comes to Thailand. Now it has beenconfirmed that Thailand will host a round on the WSB in March next year.

The newly opened circuit in Burirum, The Chang Circuit, will be the venue.

Have searched for flights from BKK and it seems Don Mang has a regular flight, and will increase the schedule now the circuit is open. Return fare about 2000 bht.

If anybody knows anymore, please post. I am thinking of organising a trip for a few like minded bikers.

Go friday, qualifying saturday, then back after the race? Seems local accomodation is cheap too.

Look forward to any responses.
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Sounds good, maybe an idea to post on the HH riders group also: http://www.facebook.com/groups/656866374372228/
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Cheapest-ever Ducati
Thai-built Scrambler set to cost under 400,000 baht...... (photos at link)

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