The Golden Triangle Rider

Davidfl · Posted: 23.10.2007, 05:48 Post subject: Tyres - what & where to get them.

A common question. So what do you use? Where do you get them?

For me
THE BIKE: Africa Twin.

TYRES
1. OEMs Bridgestone Trail Wings for off road & wet season.
2. On road dry season Michelin Anakees or Dunlops.

FROM WHERE
Order in Chiang Mai via G3 / Samoto / Piston Shop.
Please yourself, but G3 is usually cheapest.
http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/chiang-mai-handy-mc-related-shops-t633.html

Note that if you're upcountry, "everything" is usually just an overnight truck trip from Bangkok.

monsterman · Revered Old Git Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 631

I always use Metzlers MEZ4 or 6 or MEZ1
from paddock, dont like bridgestones, dunlops but if no metzlers around will use MIchelin Pilots for the Ducati.

backdoorphil · Posted: 24.10.2007, 03:35 Post subject:

i just ordered some michellin anakee's from this guy below who is in BKK. he was very knowledgable, spoke good english & is shipping them to me tomorrow. his name is "pilot":

Big Bendum
(Ek Pai Boon) Mr. Pairoj has a large stock of specialist bike tires. He can supply, change and balance tires for you. 481 Santiphab Road
Tel: 02-222-7535
Email: toger05@yahoo.com

mikerust · Posted: 24.10.2007, 18:14 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by backdoorphil
 i just ordered some michellin anakee's from this guy below who is in BKK. he was very knowledgable, spoke good english & is shipping them to me tomorrow. his name is "pilot":

Big Bendum
(Ek Pai Boon) Mr. Pairoj has a large stock of specialist bike tires. He can supply, change and balance tires for you. 481 Santiphab Road
Tel: 02-222-7535
Email: toger05@yahoo.com

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">He's arguably the best source for tyres in BKK, except for Metzler which I believe is Paddock.

dotcom · Biker Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Bangkok

My friend Pat is a dealer for Pirelli. He & his wife are fluent in English. He is very good for big bike spares.

http://www.showpow.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=38

02-742-5733 02-7421494

Pat 089-003-8887 Pat's wife. Charlie 0890038886

AZOULAY · Posted: 27.10.2007, 21:40 Post subject:

Hi Rik,

Interesting revealation, didn't know about this shop before, on top it's not so far from my location thus, I will definitively visit them.

I visited their web site and the offer seems quite wide, let us check.

Thanks for the info. however it would be to move this in the proper topic, don't you think ? David has opened a section for shops, could be an interesting info to include in.

Davidfl · Posted: 28.10.2007, 03:53 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dotcom
 My friend Pat is a dealer for Pirelli. He & his wife are fluent in English. He is very good for big bike spares.

http://www.showpow.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=38
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Rick
Good tip off that your friends are Pirelli dealers.
What tyres do you get from them?

JohhnyE · Posted: 11.01.2008, 09:09 Post subject:

After calling the two numbers listed on K. Pat's website many times over many days without answer I gave up.
dotcom you have mentioned (promoted)this guy before but the service is non existent.
At least they could have replied to the many missed calls but they didn't.
Seems they don't want the business you are trying to get for them.
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KZ · Posted: 20.02.2008, 12:25 Post subject:

My little VTR250 has the same tire size as a CB400 - 110/70/17 front, 140/70/17 rear. Are there any CB400 riders out there who can share their experience with their tires in that size? - Before I get flamed again for being too lazy to google (which I already did and found a lot of nice tires) I'm interested in a sport-touring tire that lasts longer than 5000km but isn't too hard, either. Now I've got Bridgestone Excedra but I'd rather get somethin better like AVONs or Michelins.

E3L0 · Leader of The Pack Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 125

deckx · Posted: 22.02.2008, 09:46 Post subject:

Heres a helpfull chart--

http://www.bctmotorcycles.co.uk/catalogue/tyres/;jsessionid=avetMWjLdH-c

this website also has a good link to all the tire manufacturers- http://www.motorcycleproshop.com/

or www.kneedraggers.com which a lot of buyers give feedback on the tires they buy

E3L0 · Leader of The Pack Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 125

deckx · Posted: 23.02.2008, 00:59 Post subject:

E3L0 · Leader of The Pack Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 125

deckx · Posted: 25.02.2008, 23:27 Post subject:

E3L0 · Leader of The Pack Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 125

It is not walking distance from BTS. Get a taxi or give me a ring and I will give you a lift. Mobile number is PMd to you.

Tyres are Corsa, I think. I didn't buy them.

deckx · Posted: 28.02.2008, 05:02 Post subject:

KZ · Posted: 03.03.2008, 09:26 Post subject:

Tyres - the WHAT I got sorted out, now comes the WHERE. I'm looking for a reliable shop that ships them to my village. I've tried this very helpful link:
http://www.geocities.com/bkkriders/shops/index.html
which lists three tyre dealers.
Big Bendum (love that name!!) also mentioned above hasn't answered three emails. I prefer emails since there's less room for misunderstandings, like spelling of names, adresses or sizes. I'll give the guy a call today and ask him about the emails.
Dumrong I've dealt with before, he sent two front tires, then told me "That's okay, don't worry about it." I then went up to BKK, paid 400 baht for a MC taxi, tires aeound my neck, took the tires back. He's super busy, permanently on the phone and doesn't have time for a guy who wants only a couple of bike tires. He's chinese, sells car tires by the stack and would sell you his mother if she was made of rubber.
At "Tire Service" I was informed by a friendly lady that they don't have MC tires, only passenger tires.
Any recommendations on a reliable shop that will actually send you the right tire? I don't want to wait until I have time for a BKK trip.

KZ · Posted: 03.03.2008, 15:34 Post subject:

Btw, if you're looking for Dunlop tires, this is the Japan link:
http://ridersnavi.com/catalogue/index.html
I googled Dunlop and ended up at the US website; a GT501 is not available in the US but can be imported from Japan, a set for less than 5000 THB excl shipping (CB400 size).

Davidfl · Posted: 03.03.2008, 16:01 Post subject:

KZ · Posted: 04.03.2008, 09:10 Post subject:

Thanks, David! That's a good idea, shame on me for not thinking of it! I just didn't put CAR and BIKE together... We have a big Michelin dealer here and I wanted the Pilot Active, not the Dunlop GT 501 which I could order in BKK. And having them shipped to a well known address is another little bonus; I just moved house and it ususally takes them a while to adjust to the new address. I sent a postcard to myself just to check and it hasn't arrived yet.

E3L0 · Leader of The Pack Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 125

KZ · Posted: 05.03.2008, 10:02 Post subject:

Did you get it? It's been almost a week and the card is neither at the old house nor the new one... time for a visit to the post office for a polite chat...
Went to two CAR tire dealers, both were taken very much bys urprise when asked for otorcycle tires, said, they don't have any, which was obvious. When I asked them to please call Bankok and inquire about the possibility to get some MC tires sent here, they politely refused; I felt like I had asked them to ship a family sized box of condoms.
But then I tried all the motorcycle shops in my village, practically went door to door, spent all afternoon, and ended up at a shop run by chinese thai. They at least took the tire sizes and promised to call me back. Maybe they will.
This is just a small town with one traffic light that works maybe once a week and two 7/11s. It's not worth for them to go out of their way for a small order; they just want to get through their day with as little hassle as possible. - Maybe the chines-thai shop will call me back.
I've sent an email to Dumrong two days ago asking for the exact price incl shipping and their account number, I'm ready to order, but no answer yet.

KZ · Posted: 19.03.2008, 11:35 Post subject:

Originally I wanted Michelin Pilot Actives but I had a hard time getting either Michelin or Bridgestones in BKK over the phone. Now I got Dunlop GT501s for 4500 THB total from Dumrong Yont, 110/70/17 and 140/70/17. Shipping and mounting extra.

dotcom · Biker Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Bangkok

Here is the number I have for Pat.

0890038887.

His wife is fluent in English & speaks with an Australian accent.

Very friendly & helpful people. He had a set of sliders custom made for me. Also Ferrodo pads for my Brembos.
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