guys - couple of requests here. i'm in the process of relocating to phuket from australia (but still working overseas) and am looking for a couple of bikes, an adventure tourer/monster traillie for local/Thai use and a sportbike for predominantly Malaysia use (lived in KL for 8 years prior the move to Oz).
For the large off-road bike I’m thinking of something like:-
Honda XL700 transalp
Suzuki DR-600/DR-650
Yamaha XT660
Older BMW GS
Older Triumph Tiger – 955cc version, not the current 1050cc model
Africa twin if one of the last ones and in good nick
budget probably in the TB200k ~ 300k range but obviously depends on whats offered and how old (ie not expecting a GS or tiger for that much....and if offered wouldn't look at it.....). green book a must. anyone interested in selling?
for the sportsbike its a new blade/gixxer or possibly bmw (never been a kawa sort of guy....). BUT if i buy here in Thailand (cheaper than Malaysia), what're the restrictions on temporary import into malaysia - i'd be leaving it down with mates in Kl for up to 6 months at a time and flying up/down, so its not just border runs.
finally, anyone had experience of MCW/ SAYSE RESORT in Phuket town? seem ok from first impressions but first hand feedback would be appreciated.
For the large off-road bike I’m thinking of something like:-
Honda XL700 transalp
Suzuki DR-600/DR-650
Yamaha XT660
Older BMW GS
Older Triumph Tiger – 955cc version, not the current 1050cc model
Africa twin if one of the last ones and in good nick
budget probably in the TB200k ~ 300k range but obviously depends on whats offered and how old (ie not expecting a GS or tiger for that much....and if offered wouldn't look at it.....). green book a must. anyone interested in selling?
for the sportsbike its a new blade/gixxer or possibly bmw (never been a kawa sort of guy....). BUT if i buy here in Thailand (cheaper than Malaysia), what're the restrictions on temporary import into malaysia - i'd be leaving it down with mates in Kl for up to 6 months at a time and flying up/down, so its not just border runs.
finally, anyone had experience of MCW/ SAYSE RESORT in Phuket town? seem ok from first impressions but first hand feedback would be appreciated.