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Motoring in Thailand and Asia Car's and MotorBikes in Thailand and Asia, Where to Buy and where to get fixed, Insurance? What's that then, everything to do with motoring and Vehicles goes in this section. Do I really need a driving Licence in Thailand?

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Old 08-07-2008, 01:33 PM   #1941 (permalink)
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Keeping an open mind at the moment. Need something that is fun and easy to look after and not a headache on the wallet.
KTM are more costly to purchase than the Japs versions Correct?
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Old 08-07-2008, 01:43 PM   #1942 (permalink)
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Yeah. You get what you pay for. I've got a '96 Husky 250 2 stroke that I may sell, it's pretty cheap.
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:49 PM   #1943 (permalink)
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Yeah. You get what you pay for. I've got a '96 Husky 250 2 stroke that I may sell, it's pretty cheap.
what your idea of "it's pretty cheap"?
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:14 PM   #1944 (permalink)
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The Yamahas and Hondas are fine as well of course.
I have a yamaha yz250f here in Thailand and have had no problems with it at all.
A warning about the 4 stroke Hondas here in Thailand and in particular the CR250F.
I know of about 8 guys who have had major problems with this model in Khon Kaen alone. Most of thier problems relate to the fact that the titanium valves are very weak and sometime last as little as 20 hours use from new. its best to replace them with Kibblewhite stainless steel ones 7000baht. Other problems include snapped conrod and seized pistons.
Some of these problems could be attributed to non existing maintainance by Thai owners. I change my engine oil every fortnight with new engine oil filter fitted. I doubt any Thai does this! Also 4 strokes hate dust so air filters have to be cleaned and re-oiled every week without exception. I doubt many thais do this!
All in all the Yamaha is a better option that honda if your considering buying a four stroke.
That said, 2 strokes are the way to go if you dont like the idea of expensive repair bills and high hour maintainance programs.
You can check this website for some dirtbikes that are for sale, most of it is absolute shite though! www.mocyc.com
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You can check this website for some dirtbikes that are for sale, most of it is absolute shite though! ## MOCYC.COM ## Everything about thailand motorcycle.
Tried that, got frustrated. Does anyone know of a better place to source dirtbikes?
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^ nope, if you find one please do share it.
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Dirtbikeshop - has a website as does Red Baron.



NEW 08 WR250R
345,000฿

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185,000฿

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255,000฿

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what your idea of "it's pretty cheap"?
I paid 60k for it but it needs a water pump seal, a clutch basket and some gaskets.

The KTM takes up all my time and you won't get parts for it in Thailand. I have to go to Singapore for a visa and hope to get them there.

It's a fast bike, has FMF pipe and ran great. It's a 1996 WR 250
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Dirtbikeshop - has a website as does Red Baron.
What's the website address for the Dirtbikeshop?
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what your idea of "it's pretty cheap"?
I paid 60k for it but it needs a water pump seal, a clutch basket and some gaskets.

The KTM takes up all my time and you won't get parts for it in Thailand. I have to go to Singapore for a visa and hope to get them there.

It's a fast bike, has FMF pipe and ran great. It's a 1996 WR 250
Any pictures?
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Welcome to Dirt Shop Thailand

This is the forum with a classifieds in on their website

http://www.dirtshopthailand.com/dirt....php?board=5.0
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KTM 250 EXC »Õ 2002

¢Ò CRF250 »Õ2007 ÊÇÂæÁÕÃÙ»

KXF250 2007 ÊÀÒ¾ãËÁèÊØ´æ 170000
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Thanks again. Not too much brass is needed. To add one of these toys to the collection.
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^ certainly not compared to the Red Baron ones.
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Agreed RB can be kinda pricey. Not wanting too spend too much brass on something that I will spend most of the time chucking it to the ground.
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Looking at the list of bikes for sale. Most are of the 250s. Not much are 450s. Does that mean best to go for the 250 dirtbikes?
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^ I saw a few WR400's when I was there but not many.

All depends on parts - are you going for a 2 stroker or 4?

Get the one which is the most popular here - probably a Honda something - CR250.

There have been a couple of CR500's around.

There is a massive muslcle fella that PP knows and I have met - ex mr universe - he is into motards but as far as I know has good contacts for dirt bikes.

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This guy - Shane.
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^ I am leaning to towards 2 strokes 250. But still most seems to be 4 strokes 250.
I definitely want either a Yamaha or Honda 250 2 or 4 stroke.
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