Good bike mechanics away from the big cities

**backdoorphil** · 1st November 2007, 07:43 PM

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** · 2nd November 2007, 05:56 PM

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** · 2nd November 2007, 06:23 PM

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** · 2nd November 2007, 06:58 PM

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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to contribute news, so we are updated in a more timely manner, books won't make that much sense as they are quickly outdated.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** · 5th November 2007, 04:21 AM

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

**mikerust** · 5th November 2007, 02:54 PM

<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** · 5th November 2007, 05:26 PM

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** · 13th November 2007, 01:00 AM

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** · 26th March 2008, 10:40 AM

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!

**mussen** · 9th May 2008, 11:22 AM

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

http://maps.google.co.th/maps?f=d&so...10986&t=h&z=17

The Google maps link above should show direction to his shop from the Khon Kaen train station.

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** · 6th June 2008, 02:02 PM

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

**spikegomez** · 15th December 2008, 10:20 PM

That is a great one... in my place i have a local mechanic... for my bike...
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**Blue Max** · 13th January 2009, 06:01 PM

In Hua Hin there are is one big-bike specialist on the Pala-u Road as you leave Hua Hin.
As you head west on that road just opposite the twin 7/11s there they are on the right.
They have a fairly good rep and I've heard no negative sht about them.

**Azoulay** · 13th September 2009, 02:21 PM

Hi Friends, hi BlueMax,

Thanks for the address in Hua Hin, having a base in Cha Am, this could be convenient for me as well.

What kind of bikes the guy is speciallist in ?

**thaicbr** · 21st September 2009, 11:56 PM

BIG bike mechanic in Sam Phran. Nakhon Pathom

(coming from BKK through the traffic lights at SP and he's on the right just passed the Toyota dealer, you have to do a u-turn. Dingy place but you will see the bikes outside).

Nice guy he does know his stuff. Just a bit lazy when it comes to detail.

**LivinLOS** · 24th October 2009, 01:18 PM

Guys I didnt post it on here only on Thaivisa and some facebook groups, but I started a google earth mapping project for Thailand motorcycle POI's.

Its collaborative so anyone with a google account (gmail, igoogle, etc) can log on and add places.

The map is here

The Motorcycle Directory Project

And I have added Phukets points and others have joined in to add some Bangkok Patts and CM links, but Khon Khen and the entire issan region is a blank and needs your help.

Everything is welcome (biker friendly accommodations, good stops, services, Land Transport offices, etc), and no problem with business listings, in fact thats its purpose. It really does help if a contact number is added along with the location also.

To add a POI on that google map link, simply click 'edit' next to the Thailand Motorcycle POI's title and you should get a toolbar float over the map.

I hope this linking is not against any GT-Rider rules, its purely non commerical and simply to be a service to Thailands bike community.

**cdrw** · 20th April 2010, 11:16 PM

[quote="LivinLOS"]... 'I started a google earth mapping project for Thailand motorcycle POI's.'

Kudos. What a wonderful idea!!
And, unlike a book or pamphlet, it can relatively easily be edited when shops move or close.
A plus is also not needing to carry a book when on the road; simply hit the local Net shop for listing in you area.

**sinclair1969** · 2nd August 2010, 09:29 AM

Regarding big bike repair, the situation in Thailand is the following and not very favorable:

Garages specializing in big bike repair in Thailand are, as a rule, expensive - much more expensive than garages for repairing smaller bikes, or the standard bikes you see in this country. Big bikes are a luxury here, and more often than not the repairmen charge accordingly, for parts and for work.

Where I live, in a Bangkok suburb, there is one big bike repair shop I know well. Bringing your bike to them means you will have to wait for a week or ten days before they even look at your bike. Reason? They are busy with importing MC bike parts from Japan and assembling the bikes here, then sell them without registration.

I am lucky enough to know one regular MC dealer here, also in my neighborhood. I used to bring my CBR 150 to him for oil changes and general repair for years before I got bigger bikes. He has serviced the bigger bikes such as the Honda Magna 750 and the Honda X4 1300 cc, but I am not sure how far they will go, as they are in the small bike business basically and as a rule don't service bigger bikes. In my case they have made an exception, though. Right now I need some pretty specialized repair on the 1300 bike, and from experience I am not taking that bike to the big bike repair shop, as they will just stow it away in a corner and do nothing for a long time.

Another thing is that the combination of being a foreigner and having a big bike may lead to your having to pay a lot more than if you were a Thai - this definitely has not been the case until now, but I could easily see it happen in shops that specialize in big bikes.

**Cruising** · 11th December 2010, 11:51 AM

Anyone know a good 2 stroke mechanic?

I want some mild porting work done to the barrel of a KDX Kawasaki.

**jethro69** · 8th January 2011, 10:55 PM

Is there any good shop around Chiang Rai area (or up north, Mae Sai/ChiangKhong) for servicing a Phantom.
Was to Greenwing in Chiang Sean, but what I saw there so far, I wouldn't recommend bringing your bike there. Even not for a simple oil change.