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The Thailand Used Motorcycle Market as an Expat
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Күн бұрынJoin me on today's laid-back adventure as I take you back to the Ruamchok Motorcycle Market in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand. This place is a treasure trove for motorbike enthusiasts like me, and I'm seriously considering an upgrade for my trusty Honda Click.
The Thai used motorbike market can offer some fantastic deals, but remember, it's essential to exercise caution and ideally have a buddy who's fluent in Thai. Safety first, always!
One of the coolest things about the motorcycle markets in Chiang Mai is that you can always put your haggling skills to good use. The initial asking price is just the starting point, my friends!
Plus, Ruamchok Market is known for helping out with the change of ownership at the Thailand Transport Office, making the whole process smoother and hassle-free.
Did I come across a bike that stole my heart? You'll have to watch the video to find out!
#MotorcycleMarket #ChiangMai #BikeUpgrade
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@thehammer3340 9 ай бұрын
Just remember, you get what you pay for. I personally would rather spend a little more and feel better with a brand new scooter. Happy shopping.😃
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yep, second hand means second hand. I got no worries buying used though. Cheers.
@writeronthestormkyushu565 9 ай бұрын
Wayne, based on your love of motorcycles I want to recommend my all time favorite book - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Persig. Love the channel, mate. Keep on rocking, rolling, riding and waffling.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 🙏
@davidlomas9195 9 ай бұрын
PCX are the best.We have had our pcx for 7 years since new and still going strong take care mate.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I wish I got the PCX, it's such a nice ride and still a compact bike. Thanks mate.
@ammerudgrenda 9 ай бұрын
I rented a PCX in Chiangmai for about 6 weeks. It’s a great bike with plenty of power for country rides. Off roads, it’s not the best, however.
@Earl_Richter 9 ай бұрын
Can’t believe it’s already been two years since you bought Lucille 😳! The PCX has won me over. It would definitely be my choice.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
2 years in January. Crazy how time goes. I like the ride on a PCX , so comfortable.
@randyirvine5858 9 ай бұрын
Mate, you are the eyes & ears on the ground in CM. I worked with a bloke whose nickname was Honda...you had to kick him to start him. I like you're motto, buy when you have the dosh👍
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
🤣 Thanks mate.
@sameebah 9 ай бұрын
Once you've seen how bikes (and pickups) get treated it's hard to have faith that any second-hand machine you buy has been maintained . . . You really need to know what you're looking at to buy well.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yep, lots of things to look out for. Best to have a bike mechanic I reckon .
@1greenMitsi 9 ай бұрын
thats why you buy one with less than 10k on the clock at a good price and give it a good service
@hein9346 9 ай бұрын
One reason why they never have the maintenance book. The second reason is that you can calculate the mileage, which in almost all cases is turned back.
@mitchellandrachelm5700 9 ай бұрын
nice to kick back & watch tonight mate...good stuff - mitchell
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 🙏🙏
@koningflorian2346 9 ай бұрын
hey wayne, just a tip, rent fitst! you always have to check first if any bike is good for your back or not.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I've rode all the bikes mentioned, countless times buddy 👍. Good advice though .
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Oh, except for the Exciter 👍
@Bob-rt5vd 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for that great video, very useful information that folks can determine if there interested in purchasing a motorcycle!
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob.
@Pattayaman999 9 ай бұрын
ADV-160 - you won't regret it. Great on highway and filtering through streets.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Top bike !!
@brianpoffley1771 9 ай бұрын
I got a 125 Wave with 100k on it I would have preferred a Dream , more steel in the older ones. Was the strangest bargain Ive ever done , I pointed out the issues to lower the price but there was no movement in price was nice bike so I said yes, They told me come back in an hour to collect , we went had lunch came back and they,d replaced the battery, installed a chain guard , and new back brake shoes: the items I'd asked for discount on , and two new helmets, the little mountain goat is still going strong.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
That's the great things about the Wave's, they just keep on going . Great that you got a good bike 👌
@suhribzevolution645 6 ай бұрын
มัยเป็นรถที่ดีมากผมก็ชอบ Honda wave125I and Honda CBR แต่ราคา Wave100, 000 บาทแพงจัง บางที่บางจังหวัดราคาอยู่ที่54,000-60,000บาท
@markogden7559 9 ай бұрын
Great video bud and great mindset 👍 I'm in Pattaya Dec and planning same life change, won't be for awhile till I'm over there full time but defo happening. Thanks for the video, maybe catch up for a few beers when I get over there if your free
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, hope the planning for Pattaya goes well mate. Hope to see you around one day.
@markogden7559 9 ай бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne Its very possible that I might end up spending a week in Chiang Mai in January so will definitely look you up if I do bud 👍
@scotsaul3971 9 ай бұрын
I didn't realize you could get automatics. That's a plus for me to convince the Mrs. Enjoy your ice cream, Wayne!
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Sure, lots of bikes are auto here. Thanks buddy 👍
@craigchapman9685 9 ай бұрын
Excellent we all like to look at motorcycles. Like the look of the yellow yamaha. Personally, i would be looking for something like a 600cc standard retro bike.but Excellent content and info on where to buy a bike
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
@zameerosman5886 8 ай бұрын
Hello Wayne. I really enjoy your work, it's so genuine and pure! I love it. I really need your recommendation and advice. Do you think I can get an automatic bike for 15,000 baht (max budget) in Chiang Mai? How to find one? Really hoping will get your valuable insight on this matter.
@WalkAboutWayne 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated. 15,000 is really low, you will most likely get a really old Click . I would look on Facebook market place and maybe check out Buffalo Market in San Pa Tong. They have really old bikes sometimes. Keep looking on FB, sometimes can see some old bikes. Cheers.
@mollerdk2000 9 ай бұрын
good price for the green one, I have a ptx 150 myself, it runs very well
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
The PCX is the bike I should have got.
@mollerdk2000 9 ай бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne Believe also the yamaha 150/ 155 is a good scooter, you will not be disappointed by the two Scots..They are both good, and at a good price..12 years ago they cost about 90,000 thb
@stevens8785 9 ай бұрын
Nice one Wayne. Cheers man. 🤩
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
@stevejohnson2130 9 ай бұрын
I've got an Exciter, bought from new bout 7 yrs ago, manual 5 speed, cracking bike, sometime use it riding to Utteradit, 350kms, top speed around 110KPH, highway riding 90KPH all day long .
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Nice mate! I do like the look of that bike, looks decent 👍
@stevejohnson2130 9 ай бұрын
@WalkAboutWayne mines the original model mate, they'd only just been made available here.
@Jefe_Perro 9 ай бұрын
Nice one Wayne. I remember your last visit here. I'm with you Wayne. In a world where people are obsessed with new and fresh I agree some of the most satisfying rides your arsh can have is something with a few miles and passed through other hands. Wait what was this video about again? 😉 PS the LB bike killed me. Would that be a "kathoeysaki"?
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Haha, always a good read mate. I might be heading back to Arsh again soon.
@truesouth4784 9 ай бұрын
Wow. So many bikes. It would take me weeks to make a decision. Sometimes less is more.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yes, so many to choose from. It's best to have an idea of what you want first.
@hubbards 9 ай бұрын
There's a guy close to Smith Residence has a lot of bikes for sale. My friend just bought one from there, it only had, 3000km. on it. He said they were good to deal with.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yes, Chiang Mai gate bike market is a good one also. They always got a good selection. They rent alot also 👍
@jackoneil3933 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the good look at the bikes Wayne, very interesting. I'm curious if any of the bikes in the class you're considering have ABS or traction control, and if it's possible to trust the Odometer readings? Also, what do you think about upgrading tires to something with good all surface grip given the random conditions you encounter in SE Asia?
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Some do have ABS , but most of the older ones don't . My next bike will 100% have ABS. You could upgrade tires, if you was going more off road. I don't need to, but sure, you could. Thanks mate 😁
@YuriUK 3 ай бұрын
I’ve owned Earox in past and on long rides it’s uncomfortable due to sitting position. I like NMax and Xmax over Earox.
@WalkAboutWayne 3 ай бұрын
Yes, Nmax a lot more comfy but Aerox is nice bike.
@bartD82 9 ай бұрын
Wayne you make me feel so good now !!! I hawe house not far of this place and coming over in month time Enjoi area
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
That's great! It's a nice area around Ruamchok 👍
@Chris-ms4oe 9 ай бұрын
Prices way high in there. They chopping bikes up and piecing them together in the back.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Can always get the price Down a fair bit, but I agree they do charge a little high .
@hein9346 9 ай бұрын
And lower the mileage.
@_Alfa.Bravo_ 24 күн бұрын
Wayne , not long ago you had rented a Yamaha scooter and you loved so much ! Which model was that, please ?
@WalkAboutWayne 24 күн бұрын
Yamaha Aerox. 👍👍
@tedcurtis456 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@WalkAboutWayne 8 ай бұрын
👍👍
@1greenMitsi 9 ай бұрын
9:03 just bought myself a second hand supercub, way more fuel efficient than the scooter I was renting. Theyre also more comfy ride on the super highways
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I would like to test one of them cubs, I've heard they're really good. 👍
@stevemadden9329 9 ай бұрын
If you're traveling out of town a bit a Yamaha Xmax or Honda Forza are a bit bigger and more comfortable for longer rides.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
They are nice bikes, for touring around. I still need the compactness for city riding and the occasional long trip. PCX , Aerox or maybe ADV. 👍
@briandumont7272 9 ай бұрын
I just got back from Chiang Mai. Rented a Click 160. That's the bike for around town as far as I'm concerned. I also rented a big bike, a Honda CBX500. Big fun in the mountains, but sucks in town. I'm going to need one of each, lol!
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yes, very true Brian, the click is the perfect bike for around the city, it's a great bike for carrying shopping also. It's a bit of a pain on long journeys, I wish I have a different bike for road trips. The Click will get you anywhere you want to go, but it's painful 🤣. I'm just about to do another long road trip on my click.
@Tropicaya 9 ай бұрын
Nice. I would really like it if you had asked/mentioned the specs like displacement, tank size, milage, etc.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
It was just a casual look buddy 👍
@cherriemay528 9 ай бұрын
One iPhone is equivalent to buying 2 of those bikes according to my mom😂
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Hmmmm tough decision 🤣
@johnny_bravo9990 9 ай бұрын
Aerox has liquid cooled engine, you can take it outside city without thinking twice
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Sure, lots of scooters have liquid cooled I think.
@NordicAdvRider 9 ай бұрын
How about Yamaha NMAX? Or are they not available in Thailand? Very common in Bali and to me it’s a good choice as well
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Sure, lot's of Nmax here. It's nice but not a bike I'm interested in.
@Frankie_72 9 ай бұрын
I own 2020 psx 150cc black model goes like the clappers I highly recommend it
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I really liked that bike, I've riden one a few times. Loved it.
@Stuclinton 9 ай бұрын
Take a look a a forza 300 they are lovely to ride if you can stretch to the budget around 100k but well worth it. Avd is worth a look also that 160cc another Honda.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Both great bikes. The ADV is one I like 👍
@petejames4672 9 ай бұрын
Do you just have to have international licence and UK license, to ride upto 150cc
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
International or Thai license 👍
@petejames4672 9 ай бұрын
@WalkAboutWayne cheers pal 👍
@hein9346 9 ай бұрын
Just give them your international license. They never compare it with your UK license. If you only have a car license, go with your international license to Big C Don Jan. There's a shop that makes stamps. They need te international to see what stamp to make. It's about thb 250 for the stamp. There are a lot of checkpoints, so you will have your thb 250 back in no time.
@Alp3124 9 ай бұрын
I got my self a aerox but they must be a lot cheaper in Bangkok as I got a 2018 for 34k and it’s great
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
That's a great price! Depends what the mileage is though .
@1greenMitsi 9 ай бұрын
yeah bikes are cheaper in bangkok defo
@RetiredGlobalLife 9 ай бұрын
Wayne, recently I could not believe my eyes when I saw an old Husquvarna, with the classic red gas tank, parked in town (Chiang Mai). They were THE bike to own in my ancient young days in California, 555. I"m talking my high school days of the early 70s. I thought how cool to cruise around CM on a Western-style bike instead of the usual scooter style that is so common. I bet it would be pretty pricey if they guy wanted to sell it, but also maybe really expensive to repair for new parts. Still, it was a cool sight.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I don't think I know that bike Randy, it sounds really nice though. I will keep my eye open for one.
@sawkyawzintun7246 4 ай бұрын
Hello! I just watched ur video and i loved it but i wanna know that did u see any bike under 20,000? I can't effort much as i m a student that's why, thank q.
@WalkAboutWayne 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! They would have something around for 20,000. I would look on Facebook marketplace. You'll find a better bike on there for 20,000.
@snowy3578 9 ай бұрын
Great video. Just be careful if your buying an Aerox 155 for travelling as it only has a small 5.5 Ltr fuel tank. It’s ok for urban but long distances and the hills around CM you will need to fill up quiet regular. You can buy a larger tank for them but who wants to fanny about doing that. Also buy what the locals drive as if anything goes wrong on your trips even the village school kids can repair your bike.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Cheers man! I didn't know that about the Aerox tank. I'll have to look at my Click now, I think they around the same. That's 1 of the reasons I like the click, it can be fixed anywhere. And it's a shopping carrying beast. Thanks
@Oggiwara1 9 ай бұрын
The Honda ADV is the best one for driving in the noth.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
ADV is a lovely bike 👍
@henningandreassen1231 5 ай бұрын
Hi i think it`s a 125 or could be a 155 Yes a Yamaha Tricity 125 or a 155 here in eroupe we have them 125 & 155 But in 2020 thay came out with a 300 I have it i have it a 2022 Yamaha Tricity 300 have you seen the 300 in Thailand ? .
@WalkAboutWayne 5 ай бұрын
I've seen a few of these bikes around and I did see a 300 I think, in Chiang Mai.
@hein9346 9 ай бұрын
The yellow 2016 Earox is about 20k overpriced. I don't trust the millage either. 7 years old and 17000 km on the clock?
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yep, exactly. I do that mileage in just over a year .
@skillmeup53 7 ай бұрын
How much was that Tricity (twin wheel)? Only if you can remember.
@WalkAboutWayne 7 ай бұрын
I can't remember buddy .
@Pfsif 9 ай бұрын
My Uncle use to rav about KYMCO scooters. I don't know if the quality still applies.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
I know the brand, but I've never ridden one. Do t think I've seen one here also. Thanks
@SujeetDubey-dt2bj 3 ай бұрын
Where is bike Market address
@WalkAboutWayne 3 ай бұрын
Location in the description of the video 👍
@boxcartwilly 9 ай бұрын
👍😎
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
👌👌
@matgivher2309 9 ай бұрын
Do you need a yellow book for buying or could you get one as a tourist?
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
You need a residents certificate to change ownership, if my memory serves correct.
@stevejohnson2130 9 ай бұрын
And to buy one, normally
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
@@stevejohnson2130 Buying a new one they would and maybe some used dealers. On Facebook where I got mine or some small places, they won't I doubt. But Steve is right, most shops probably will.
@markogden7559 9 ай бұрын
Honda PCX great bike
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@markogden7559 9 ай бұрын
I'm back in the land of smiles mid December till mid January and might be planning a trip upto Chiang Mai for a week after New Year. Be great to have a beer and learn from you what its like living in Chiang Mai if your free bud 👍
@stevemadden9329 9 ай бұрын
Aerox that old are only worth about 40 to 45K
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
Yep, not even that for a 2016.
@canadians2214 9 ай бұрын
Why not just get a good Harley-Davidson, that's the best, or maybe a Triumph.
@WalkAboutWayne 9 ай бұрын
That would be an absolute nightmare on the streets of Chiang Mai .
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