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Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:09 pm
by Ratster
So far the orange is my pick!
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:43 am
by kramnala58
I wonder if the exhaust is long enough on this one?
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:44 am
by kramnala58
I like the additional tupperware up front.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:16 am
by MichRocks
Mel46 wrote:Is the center metal frame something to keep the bike from coming apart? :-\ I can't imagine being comfortable while riding with that frame right where my legs go.
I hope it wasn't a roll-bar, they might not have gotten the concept right..
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:20 pm
by you you
kramnala58 wrote:I wonder if the exhaust is long enough on this one?
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
Intake doesn't look very rainproof
They all seem to be a mixture of the eye catching and the absurd.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:26 pm
by kramnala58
you you wrote:Intake doesn't look very rainproof
They all seem to be a mixture of the eye catching and the absurd.
A lot of bike like that have cover that go over the ends to keep the rain out and they don't ride them in the rain.
I would agree that a lot of the are eye catching and maybe somewhat absurd. The standard of living is so low here that I think scooters and motorcycles are the equivalent of cars to many of them and it becomes somewhat of a status symbol to load up on after market accessories and customizations.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:30 pm
by kramnala58
I am not sure what the spoiler is all about, but like I said in the first post, not everyone likes these sorts of things, but they do make for interesting viewing.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:30 pm
by kramnala58
I like the paint though.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:16 pm
by maddiedog
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
That USA bike is totally over the top.
The spoiler is for added downforce, of course! He needs that when cornering.
These are all quite amusing. I like bits and pieces though -- I wish I could get the rims from the bike with a spoiler, those look sweet.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:17 pm
by you you
kramnala58 wrote:you you wrote:Intake doesn't look very rainproof
They all seem to be a mixture of the eye catching and the absurd.
A lot of bike like that have cover that go over the ends to keep the rain out and they don't ride them in the rain.
I would agree that a lot of the are eye catching and maybe somewhat absurd. The standard of living is so low here that I think scooters and motorcycles are the equivalent of cars to many of them and it becomes somewhat of a status symbol to load up on after market accessories and customizations.
There is a lot of work and imagination in them
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:47 pm
by kramnala58
I really like the black accent painting on this one.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:49 pm
by kramnala58
Here's a few more pics of the same bike.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:29 pm
by kramnala58
Another one with a spoiler ... and a pretty cool seat too.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:19 am
by kramnala58
Here's a few for Whitenoise.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:20 pm
by WhiteNoise
Ouu...thanks kram, Like you, White I Like
Favs here are the 1st one, and last one (without pinky rim tape).
These one-of-a-kind PCX's are growing on me (a phrase we use here in the U.S. meaning: I'm starting to like them!)
![Uber Geek :ugeek:](./images/smilies/icon_e_ugeek.gif)
If for nothing more these owners are creative. World needs creative. These folks are "artists" and perhaps a bit crazy, but I'm diggin' it!
More Pleeze
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:42 pm
by kramnala58
Here's another one with a Bride seat. I don't know how much they are but I believe they are quite expensive.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 1:43 am
by you you
The seat belt holes are a bit tacky
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:17 am
by Mel46
So what is that thing above the CVT that looks like a muffler? Speaking of mufflers, how did they get dual exhausts on those?
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:30 am
by dem0nk1d
the thing that looks like a exhaust above the CVT is actually a air filter.
Re: Bikes in Thailand and SE Asia
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:45 am
by kramnala58
Mel46 wrote:So what is that thing above the CVT that looks like a muffler?
Mel, it is an aftermarket breather/filter. Here's a shot of the one on mine. I got it simply because I like the look of it, but as an added bonus (in my opionion) it gave the motor an bit more of a pop-pop sound when accelerating.