Big Bike Rental Shops in CM

May 6, 2013
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Hello to my fellow GT-Riders,

Next two weeks I will be visiting Chiang Mai and intend to make some nice trips and loops in this region.
While arriving here by plane, that obviously means I need to rent a motorcycle here locally at CM.
Googling on the internet produced a few names of rental shops, but not reviewing their reputation, service, maintenance and cost/quality of their bikes.
so I would appreciate some first hand tips and Info's from local GT riders who
can recommend reliable rental shops for big bikes in CM.
Thanks in advance for your help and/or cooperation!!!
Looking forward to make my maiden trip in this astonishing beautiful landscape:)

Kaaskop
 

daewoo

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Dec 6, 2005
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I thought that Pop and Mr Mechanic were the only two who offer full insurance?

Tony's Big Bikes also have insurance, but only have Honda 500s, no Versys.
 
May 6, 2013
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To TonyBKK and all GT-Riders that kindly responded and gave advice regarding motorcycle rental in CM:
Went to Tony's and Pop rental shops; at Tony's the motivation to rent a motorcycle to a customer was not overwhelming; noticed also the state of maintenance of the bikes was in general
pretty neglected.
Next stop was at POP's rental shop where I almost was jumped at at first sight to rent a bike; after cooling down the owner(I presume he was); inspected some bikes there and discovered
a brand new Honda CB 500 X, so I rented this one on the spot. First trip took me from CM to Chiang Dao and the bike pretty much showed the Honda build-quality(including ABS).
Driving it for two days I discovered that this bike on longer distances does not match my body and the riding position becomes/feel unnatural resulting in several muscle aches in different parts
of the body.
So while enjoying the curvy trips around CM, I am convinced that despite the technical quality of the bike, it's not my cup of tea and I now definitely will look for something in the Kawasaki Vulcan or
Yamaha Bolt segment.
again thanks to all who contributed!
Kaaskop
 
Dec 14, 2012
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I am not sure U will be able to find cruisers to rent in CM...only small TA200 Phantoms and 400cc Steeds in rusty condition.