The Golden Triangle Rider

backdoorphil

Anyone have a list of good bike mechanics ouside of BKK, PTTYA, Chng Mai & PHKT?

Khon Kaen & Korat (NKhn Rchstsma) is of most interest to me.

cdrw · Posted: 02.11.2007, 17:56 Post subject:

BD-Phil....

I was in Khon Kaen last March 07, needing brake pads for my dirt bike. Here's an excerpt of my April post of my findings:

"For big bike repairs, Khon Kaen is excellent. A post on the GT board suggests the "Sub A Nan Motor" bike shop, but it has moved a few doors from its' previous location to a very nice shop at 4-6 Robmuang Rd, just behind the Sri Nuan Wat, in the SE section of city. A big shop loaded with big bikes and repair facilities. Unfortunately, they did not have the rear brake pads I needed, and I was referred to a small shop not far away on Potisan Rd. The latter shop, whose name is in Thai, was able to get the brake pads I needed and I was back on the road in less than a hour after arriving. Cost: 200-Bt!"

mikerust · Posted: 02.11.2007, 18:23 Post subject:

This question seems to crop up often.

Does anyone not gainfully employed feel like compiling all the info and putting together a "touring book" with contact names an details in English and Thai? I guess it could also have accomodation recomendation as well.

Franz - Eastern Seaboard · Posted: 02.11.2007, 18:58 Post subject:

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Does anyone not gainfully employed feel like compiling all the info and putting together a "touring book" with contact names an details in English and Thai? I guess it could also have accomodation recomendation as well.
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Mike, as you know there's not many big bikes around, therefor also the infrastructure is not that good and stable. What I've experienced is repair shops come and go in no time, just wonder when siam racing in pattaya dissapears........I think it is better we use this forum and post the same way as David in the uppermost section, with every member having the possibility to contribute news, so we are updated in a more timely manner, books won't make that much sense as they are quickly outdated. Cheers, Franz

Davidfl · Posted: 05.11.2007, 05:21 Post subject:

Ok guys, please stick your fave up-country bike shops &mechanics, that you use on this thread.

mikerust · Posted: 05.11.2007, 15:54 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Franz - Eastern Seaboard
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Does anyone not gainfully employed feel like compiling all the info and putting together a "touring book" with contact names an details in English and Thai? I guess it could also have accomodation recomendation as well.
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Mike, as you know there's not many big bikes around, therefor also the infrastructure is not that good and stable. What I've experienced is repair shops come and go in no time, just wonder when siam racing in pattaya dissapears........I think it is better we use this forum and post the same way as David in the uppermost section, with every member having the possibility to contribute news, so we are updated in a more timely manner, books won't make that much sense as they are quickly outdated. Cheers, Franz
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Franz,
In someways you are correct but when you are stuck in Nakhon nowhere with a broken bike having all the information on a forum isn't going to do you much good. Yes updates are a problem but that's why we share.

Franz - Eastern Seaboard · Posted: 05.11.2007, 18:26 Post subject:

Hi Mike, would be good to do one central topic, and any information coming in should be listed by districts, problem is as we see every day, today a shop opened, one month later it's gone....cheers, franz

backdoorphil · Posted: 13.11.2007, 02:00 Post subject:

In Chaiyapum, ive found a guy who works on choppers. He did a big end bearing re-build for me, seemed to really know his stuff, bike was perfect after.
He is 1/2km from tesco/lotus in chaiyapum, can be reached on 081 0626211, his name is chantor, doesnt speak english, pretty savvy guy, wasnt a problem.

thescientist · Pedestrian Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 6

Cruised 6000km with two 110cc bikes, On a Honda Wave, every mechanic is a great mechanic. We've had our bikes fixed in back yards! Score 1 point for the little bikes!

merkamouse · Motorcyclist Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 40

For dirt bikes, If in Khon Kaen, also try Mr Hum.

Located on Soi Nong Wat Phattana (ซอยหนองวัดพัฒนา), (GPS 16°25’19.2” 102°49’35.6”), just near the temple.

He does most of the servicing for the guys at the local Khon Kaen MX track. Also does work for MX and enduro races around Thailand. He’s got a small shop but is a good mechanic and can order all the parts you need if he doesn’t have them. I get repairs done there regularly (weekly?), as I really beat my bikes up in the trails around Khon Kaen. PM me if you have trouble finding him.

PS His wife sells food next door and is an awesome cook.

Eddysuratt · Posted: 06.06.2008, 14:02 Post subject:

For Surat Thani... we do have three shops there . PM , if you need .
One is AOM .Tel. 089 6511579
For area Koh Samui try OHM CYCLES 089 5904109 Chaweng.
For area Khao Lak / Takua Pa , I can recommend.
Khun Arong 0831055281. Higway no. 4 between TP and KL. Opposit the Higway police station. Better telefone before.
Hua - Hin has also one. cant remeber the name of street . Post me for explanation , if you need it.
Take cae Eddy, Surat Thani