Big Wing Motorcycles Pattaya

[losgrad 264]

Some new big motorcycles in the remodeled Honda store on Sukhumvit 46/3: a few different CB500 models and a new PCX-like bike called FORZA 300 cc which actually looks like a Silver Wing 500, but with a smaller engine.

 

In the new Big Wing, they have the 1800 Goldwing for 1.5 mil baht and some big CB models.

 

If you like bigger motorcycles, it's cool. Not sure if ill give up my bicycles here or my comparatively small 200 cc motorbike, but it makes me miss my big motorcycles back in the States.

 

 

P.S. I dont work for Honda, but just like their motorcycles.

Edited February 27, 2013 by losgrad

[samfreeland 64]

I laughed when i saw those big bikes have a reverse gear. A great way to see the country.

[boxhead 18]

I see in the first photo a CRX motor cross

 

The first round of the FMI world championships will be held 30 minutes from Pattaya 8th - 10th March 2013

 

Riders from all over the world will be there

[Guest Fatboyfat]

Looks a bit "girlie" to me ! Harleys rule !

[jacko 8,926]

Looks a bit "girlie" to me ! Harleys rule !

Yes, if I have a hankering for an overpriced, under performing bike, with a defective muffler I shall consider one!

[Bullfrog 2,231]

Yes, if I have a hankering for an overpriced, under performing bike, with a defective muffler I shall consider one!

 

Are you alluding to the bike or the country of origin??

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Are you alluding to the bike or the country of origin??

 

More likely last night's barfine.

[biggles 509]

"The first round of the FMI world championships will be held 30 minutes from Pattaya 8th - 10th March 2013"

 

sounds good, are you able to say where it is and provide directions please?

[Bullfrog 2,231]

More likely last night's barfine.

 

I think that would be muzzled not muffled....

[bigdelta 46]

Some big bikes have had a reverse gear since the 90s I believe.It is a big help moving a 800lb behemouth,specially when there is any kind of incline.

I laughed when i saw those big bikes have a reverse gear. A great way to see the country.

[samfreeland 64]

Some big bikes have had a reverse gear since the 90s I believe.It is a big help moving a 800lb behemouth,specially when there is any kind of incline.

I just noticed the reverse gear on the big bikes a few yrs ago. The bike was so big the guy riding it looked like a stick insect on the back of it.. If it ever fell over you would have no chance righting it on your own. I new a chap whose bike went over on him he couldn't lift it of himself so the exhaust burnt his calf muscle right off.

[bigdelta 46]

I have seen several demos on bike-lifting techniques over the years-and 2 done by females.All of these were done on BMW bikes,including their flagship barges.

I just noticed the reverse gear on the big bikes a few yrs ago. The bike was so big the guy riding it looked like a stick insect on the back of it.. If it ever fell over you would have no chance righting it on your own. I new a chap whose bike went over on him he couldn't lift it of himself so the exhaust burnt his calf muscle right off.

[keyman 1,473]

I have seen several demos on bike-lifting techniques over the years-and 2 done by females.All of these were done on BMW bikes,including their flagship barges.

 

I've seen some of those as well, even using Harley tractors, however that is a whole different ball game when the bike has fallen on you and you are not in a position to get any leverage!!

 

KM

[Parkwahn 61]

Thanks for the Pics, its owned by Mityon who have the Kwaka garage over road..

[biggles 509]

Have you guys checked out the Ducati showroom in third road? Some nice bikes in there but high prices.

[jacko 8,926]

Have you guys checked out the Ducati showroom in third road? Some nice bikes in there but high prices.

Well they are being put together in Thailand now so, likely a lot cheaper than say a Triumph.

[bigdelta 46]

Only the low-end Monster and Hypermotard,which surprises me.

Well they are being put together in Thailand now so, likely a lot cheaper than say a Triumph.

[samfreeland 64]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5G6FPcGXps Edited March 1, 2013 by samfreeland

[losgrad 264]

Samfreeland - those videos reminded me why I avoided large group rides. It only takes one to cause a domino effect and put many at risk. Many new riders "start" on big bikes rather than learning on a bike they can control when they make mistakes. The bigger bikes go where you look and are not easily muscled back.

 

 

Quote from: Bigdelta

"Some big bikes have had a reverse gear since the 90s I believe.It is a big help moving a 800lb behemouth,specially when there is any kind of incline."

 

Yes, many years ago I had an '89 Honda GL1500 with a reverse electric starter motor (aka reverse gear) that weighed in at 800 lbs and when parking, especially on the hilly streets of San Francisco, one has to plan accordingly with a bike so heavy. The newest GL1800 Goldwing weighs over 900 lbs. In regards to 'lifting" the bike when it's on its side, one doesn't really lift 800-900 lbs, but using a reverse deadlift position, moves it at an angle to its upright position. Yes, but still requires some strength.

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Well, with all of these thoughts, I miss my big naked bikes even more. Here's a picture of two of them (both under 700 lbs :). They are on life support battery trickle chargers with some fuel additives in the tanks, but I know I'll probably have to get their carbs rebuilt upon my visit later this year.

 

The smaller old one (1100 cc) has over 128,000 miles after a few coast-to-coast across the continental USA, Sturgis SD Rally, Laughlin NV, Victoria Canada (yes, using the ferry), along with many commuter miles. The bigger one (1500 cc) was intended to be my retirement travel bike, but I choose to retire in Thailand so it's only got 30,000 miles to date (purchased with only 3,000) and getting very few more as my visits to the States decrease each year.

 

 

P.S. I also love "Ducks," especially the 900 Monster, but that and the CBRs were detrimental to my health and I may not have made it to retirement age if I kept riding them :)..... The trail/dirtbikes were great too, especially when riding with my kids around the ranch or in the special parks and tracks.

 

Ok, enough for now....

 

Well, whatever you ride, ride safe with the rubber side down.

Edited March 2, 2013 by losgrad