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Bung · 28-06-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpan

Ireally wouldn;t want to own one here when the valves need adjustment,VTEC is great but not to work on.

Wouldn't you just be able to take it to your local Honda (car) dealer? VTEC car engines same same top end?

peterpan · 28-06-2008, 06:02 PM

They won't touch a grey import with a barge pole

Dalton · 29-06-2008, 10:48 AM

^ Just a question of how much you're willing to pay....Just like pussy..I suppose..

gjbkk · 29-06-2008, 01:15 PM

wanderering walter · 29-06-2008, 02:46 PM

Hi 3 bikes 1, Honda 125 FI, 2, Honda Super 400, 3, Beta trials 250 2008, last one only weighs 70 kg, can,t wait to trial the thing in Doi Sucket

Dalton · 29-06-2008, 02:50 PM

^ WOW, got any pics ??

wanderering walter · 29-06-2008, 02:59 PM

first 2 a bit boring, the Beta currently on its way to Bangkok in 2 shipments, if I get both thru customs a great bike, if not do you want any spares, shit!!!

Dalton · 29-06-2008, 03:06 PM

^ You can get parts send here, not a big problem.

wanderering walter · 29-06-2008, 03:12 PM

Hi Dalton I am trying to avoid 190% duty by stripping and sending in bits, if successful will only pay maybe 15 % duty, we will see whay happens , what,s the Bankok Hilton like then???

Dalton · 29-06-2008, 04:24 PM

^ Send them as tractor-parts, most shops who import 2nd hand bikes do that, and the tax is about 15%.
Won't go to jail for that, but might get a healthy fine through...

blueiyz · 29-06-2008, 05:14 PM

I just got a 59 Dneper with sidecar.I love it. Picked it up in Germany.

mrsquirrel · 29-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpan

They won't touch a grey import with a barge pole

Have you been asking the ladies in the shops to touch you again?

Dalton · 29-06-2008, 05:47 PM

^

55555555

Dougal · 29-06-2008, 06:45 PM

I spotted this one in Ranong. In the UK we used to call them Noddy Bikes but the correct name is LE Velo.

The owner claims there are only two in Thailand and frankly I am surprised there are any.

From the shape of the platform behind the seat I am guessing that this one is an ex UK police bike. Note the hand gear change, probably late 40's early 50's.

Travelmate · 30-06-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpan

They won't touch a grey import with a barge pole

They will, just charge you the earth.

a. boozer · 30-06-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougal

I spotted this one in Ranong. In the UK we used to call them Noddy Bikes but the correct name is LE Velo.

The owner claims there are only two in Thailand and frankly I am surprised there are any.

From the shape of the platform behind the seat I am guessing that this one is an ex UK police bike. Note the hand gear change, probably late 40's early 50's.

The LE Velocette was quite technically advanced for it's time - a horizontally opposed water cooled side valve twin with shaft drive. I have never ridden the Mk 1 with the hand change, but the later version with foot change was a delight to ride, admittedly very little power, but whisper quite, comfortable and with handling well beyond it's power.
Velocette went on to produce two variants to the LE, the first being the Valiant (a standard tubular frame model), and the later Vogue which had twin headlamps and a fiberglass enveloped frame - a very good looking bike, which unfortunately died before being fully developed.

Rigger · 30-06-2008, 08:06 PM

Heres the young fella is on his new pride and joy but I did get some funny looks when I rode it down the shop

Travelmate · 01-07-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a. boozer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougal

I spotted this one in Ranong. In the UK we used to call them Noddy Bikes but the correct name is LE Velo.

The owner claims there are only two in Thailand and frankly I am surprised there are any.

From the shape of the platform behind the seat I am guessing that this one is an ex UK police bike. Note the hand gear change, probably late 40's early 50's.

The LE Velocette was quite technically advanced for it's time - a horizontally opposed water cooled side valve twin with shaft drive. I have never ridden the Mk 1 with the hand change, but the later version with foot change was a delight to ride, admittedly very little power, but whisper quite, comfortable and with handling well beyond it's power.
Velocette went on to produce two variants to the LE, the first being the Valiant (a standard tubular frame model), and the later Vogue which had twin headlamps and a fiberglass enveloped frame - a very good looking bike, which unfortunately died before being fully developed.

Still crap...

Travelmate · 01-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigger

Heres the young fella is on his new pride and joy but I did get some funny looks when I rode it down the shop

better buy a pair of boots for the young Rossi. Riding with flips gonna hurt

Bung · 02-07-2008, 09:07 AM

I've been giving the W650 a good fang around the hills the last few days and took the Mrs with me yesterday. Perfect day, perfect road, life is good but as we got close to home the oil light is on! checked the sump sight glass-all good there. WTF?

Gave the sender wire a giggle, no difference. Left it for 15 min and tried it, all ok. I'm using some shell stuff marketed for bikes but only 10w40. Could it be too light for a twin? I'm waiting for a mate to get back who sells Royal Purple 20w50 synthetic which is great stuff and change to that.

Obviously would love to hear any ideas. Hoping it isn't an oil press problem (doesn't seem possible with a full sump no matter what oil is in it) and just the sender. Light wasn't on fully and flickered a couple of times. I will try it again as soon as it stops pissing down.

29-06-2008, 05:14 PM	#1871 (permalink)
blueiyz Bangkok Last Online: 29-06-2008 05:27 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 1	1959 Dnepe m72 w sidecar. I just got a 59 Dneper with sidecar.I love it. Picked it up in Germany.

29-06-2008, 06:45 PM	#1874 (permalink)
Dougal Dis-member Last Online: 18-01-2010 07:20 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Head Rock Posts: 4,044	I spotted this one in Ranong. In the UK we used to call them Noddy Bikes but the correct name is LE Velo. The owner claims there are only two in Thailand and frankly I am surprised there are any. From the shape of the platform behind the seat I am guessing that this one is an ex UK police bike. Note the hand gear change, probably late 40's early 50's. __________________ Lord, deliver us from e-mail.

02-07-2008, 09:07 AM	#1880 (permalink)
Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Today 10:22 PM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 2,220	I've been giving the W650 a good fang around the hills the last few days and took the Mrs with me yesterday. Perfect day, perfect road, life is good but as we got close to home the oil light is on! checked the sump sight glass-all good there. WTF? Gave the sender wire a giggle, no difference. Left it for 15 min and tried it, all ok. I'm using some shell stuff marketed for bikes but only 10w40. Could it be too light for a twin? I'm waiting for a mate to get back who sells Royal Purple 20w50 synthetic which is great stuff and change to that. Obviously would love to hear any ideas. Hoping it isn't an oil press problem (doesn't seem possible with a full sump no matter what oil is in it) and just the sender. Light wasn't on fully and flickered a couple of times. I will try it again as soon as it stops pissing down. __________________ Fahn Cahn's

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28-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#1862 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 6,339	They won't touch a grey import with a barge pole

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wanderering walter I am in Jail Last Online: 17-10-2008 06:38 PM Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 186	Hi 3 bikes 1, Honda 125 FI, 2, Honda Super 400, 3, Beta trials 250 2008, last one only weighs 70 kg, can,t wait to trial the thing in Doi Sucket

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Dalton Mea-Culpa Last Online: 15-01-2010 05:02 AM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the sticks. Posts: 7,451	^ WOW, got any pics ??

29-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#1867 (permalink)
wanderering walter I am in Jail Last Online: 17-10-2008 06:38 PM Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 186	first 2 a bit boring, the Beta currently on its way to Bangkok in 2 shipments, if I get both thru customs a great bike, if not do you want any spares, shit!!!

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Dalton Mea-Culpa Last Online: 15-01-2010 05:02 AM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the sticks. Posts: 7,451	^ You can get parts send here, not a big problem.

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wanderering walter I am in Jail Last Online: 17-10-2008 06:38 PM Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 186	Hi Dalton I am trying to avoid 190% duty by stripping and sending in bits, if successful will only pay maybe 15 % duty, we will see whay happens , what,s the Bankok Hilton like then???

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Dalton Mea-Culpa Last Online: 15-01-2010 05:02 AM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the sticks. Posts: 7,451	^ Send them as tractor-parts, most shops who import 2nd hand bikes do that, and the tax is about 15%. Won't go to jail for that, but might get a healthy fine through...

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