coollife99 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) i wonder what solution did you guys found when you leave Thailand for few month i plan to buy a nice bike there, who will stay downstair my condo at the parking lot usualy, but im bit afraid to leave it or few month i live at the 2nd floor and the stairs are really large im sure with one or two friend we can bring it to my apartment, did the gardian will let me do ? ( maybe for a 500 thb note )) How did you deal with this situation ? Edited May 22, 2021 by coollife99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Normal to leave in condi carpark at the back, covered, put good locks on it. Hopefully security at your place is adequate and has CCTV as a deterrent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coollife99 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Normal to leave in condi carpark at the back, covered, put good locks on it. Hopefully security at your place is adequate and has CCTV as a deterrent No thats the point, its kind of open air carpark, just a small part with a roof for motorbike, but no CCTV and 1 guardian only for the condo + parking lot ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 If you are afraid of theft get insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 GPS tracker. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/car-gps-tracker-tkstar-tk915-vehicle-gps-tracker-10000ma-battery-long-standby-i1886918989-s5903056065.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.19.50c53efdovCDZT&search=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coollife99 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, jackdd said: If you are afraid of theft get insurance. Yes i will get for sure, but will it work ? if i leave my bike like 3/4 month on the parking lot with juste a lock or two BTW do you guys think i will be allowed to bring my motorbike in my apartment, i really didnt see why i would not be allowed to, but who knows Edited May 23, 2021 by coollife99 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, coollife99 said: Yes i will get for sure, but will it work ? if i leave my bike like 3/4 month on the parking lot with juste a lock or two BTW do you guys think i will be allowed to bring my motorbike in my apartment, i really didnt see why i would not be allowed to, but who knows The problem is you should (Theoretically) drain all fluids...even small amounts of petrol and oil can volatilize and become hazardous in non ventilated space that heats up all day. After a month or two...your condo will smell like a motorcycle garage Edited May 23, 2021 by tonray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollife99 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 minute ago, tonray said: The problem is you should (Theoretically) drain all fluids...even small amounts of petrol and oil can volatilize and become hazardous in non ventilated space that heats up all day got you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) There are storage facilities for bikes and cars in most cities. I used a place here in Pattaya secure facility all the bikes are put in a locked garage. http://www.ustoreitpattaya.com/ 550 b a month. They start them once a week got back after 3 months everything was fine. Owner speaks good English. Edited May 23, 2021 by bkk6060 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, coollife99 said: BTW do you guys think i will be allowed to bring my motorbike in my apartment, i really didnt see why i would not be allowed to, but who knows If you can do it, do it, along as no-one grasses you up, just drain the fuel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, coollife99 said: No thats the point, its kind of open air carpark, just a small part with a roof for motorbike, but no CCTV and 1 guardian only for the condo + parking lot ( Lock it to something solid under roof. Give the security guard 1000baht & a nice mango. Leave full off benzene. Edited May 23, 2021 by papa al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 I leave mine locked in my garage along side my cars.... never an issue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 hours ago, coollife99 said: No thats the point, its kind of open air carpark, just a small part with a roof for motorbike, but no CCTV and 1 guardian only for the condo + parking lot ( I left my motorbike next to a guesthouse for months and was fine. Covering it up is important so potential thieves don't know what's under the cover. Not as many thieves here as back home, yes they try to rip you off but not thieve so much 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollife99 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 14 hours ago, bkk6060 said: There are storage facilities for bikes and cars in most cities. I used a place here in Pattaya secure facility all the bikes are put in a locked garage. http://www.ustoreitpattaya.com/ 550 b a month. They start them once a week got back after 3 months everything was fine. Owner speaks good English. Nice, i found something similar in Phuket but the monthly fee are about 4 time the price of your Pattaya one ( 1500 baht/ month ) for 550 month for sure thats a no brainer https://www.mystorageasia.com/units/units.aspx?cid=14 13 hours ago, Kwasaki said: If you can do it, do it, along as no-one grasses you up, just drain the fuel. You right, thats what i think, but this small details will tell if i buy a Nmax/adv 150 or a Xmax/forza 350 one as im bit afraid of a 'expensive ' scooter sleep ourside for month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Ask a local friend to look after it for you if you have one. If not, put it in storage as detailed above. It might help if you said WHERE you are for local advice/knowledge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) @coollife99 I have seen some farang just leave their big bikes in the car park of the condo for many months, when I asked the security guard, he said it belongs to one of the tenants. It is rare to see bikes get stolen in Thailand so you can park it there. Or just leave your bike with a friend's house (gated landed property) and pay him a monthly fees. Edited May 23, 2021 by EricTh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusts Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 As you're in Phuket you can see that in all condo car parks there are many bikes covered up for months on end, I never heard of an issue, but then again... But if you buy a brand new bike you probably want to buy first class insurance with theft cover for the first year or two, and I don't see why they don't pay it even if you were away for a few months, but then again...! This is one of the reasons I don't buy too expensive bike..., or a 2nd one that I really like..., Forza is kind of ok and on the limit... By the way , I saw almost new Forza 350 for 145k in BKK and another 152k in Phuket, food for thoughts... ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Patong2021 Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 Battery will drain and die on many models. Removing the battery or some key fuses will immobilize the motorbike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollife99 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Agusts said: As you're in Phuket you can see that in all condo car parks there are many bikes covered up for months on end, I never heard of an issue, but then again... But if you buy a brand new bike you probably want to buy first class insurance with theft cover for the first year or two, and I don't see why they don't pay it even if you were away for a few months, but then again...! This is one of the reasons I don't buy too expensive bike..., or a 2nd one that I really like..., Forza is kind of ok and on the limit... By the way , I saw almost new Forza 350 for 145k in BKK and another 152k in Phuket, food for thoughts... ???? You are right, a good lock, cover and 1st class inssurance should work fine, exept if i find a 500/800 b / month or so motorbike storage facility somewhere in Phuket for the 2nd hand, as i think i will keep this bike for long time i guess i will buy brand new one as the first 2000 km are very important for the lapping and you never know how people did it, well but maybe if i found a good deal once i decide to buy from a retired grand Pa )) i already hear about some scooters rental shop who sell there almost new bought in 2020 scooters as they canot pay the bank loan so maybe some good oportunity there as well Edited May 23, 2021 by coollife99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jblowe Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Place it a private storage unit or pay a bike shop to store it. I left my bike locked up in my condo parking lot at ideo 17 lat phrao. went up to Laos to work three months. When I came back my wife said the bike was missing and she went to condo security. The produced a copy from the SSC camera that showed a many carrying it away. Nobody could identify him and condo security accused my wife of arranging the theft for the insurance payment. Filed police report to no avail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post topt Posted May 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Ralf001 said: I leave mine locked in my garage very helpful to the OP......... ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 If it's so much of a hassle maybe rent a nice bike and only buy one if you don't need to leave for few months anymore . That will fix all your problems of having to find a storage or dangerous having it in your condo . I geuss nowadays you can find some good prices for long term rent same as you said they are selling for good prices because of bank payments . And when you have to leave just bring it back to them and pick up when returning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, topt said: very helpful to the OP......... ???? He may have a friend with a lock up garage he could park it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Ive left a few Hondas behind..always old 95 so less chance of theft and workhorses.... Ive left it at my apt bldg after asking the manager and giving him and security small bottles of sangsom Id consider the airport as a last option as i see some leave them there covered..(last option) Car lots etc where other farang live in as well to blend in A friend left his at his apt bldg too and asked the manager--chained up always adds a bit of help--dont lose the key--I had a combo lock Last few times my thai buddy has a shop with space in the back so he kept it and got it up n running for my return, also had friends at my old apt keep it running and even paid them to drop it off at airport so I hopped on and was off! Left it as a last resort with a ladyboy friend once as "she" lived in a hiso gated comm..had a car--scoopy--house--from "sponsors" Thing was when I landed in Bkk and was headed north to get it she suddenly deleted her line! I panicked a bit but being wise to thais and their hijinks I took note where I had left it when I left...so I got a red truck there and sweet talked security to get past them with my handsum-ness----slid open the unlocked gate to see my ladyboy "friend" with a look of shock..555 I had an extra key as well.. Sold a few when I left too..if I didnt get my price i locked it up--willing to leave it behind forever if I have to.....again its a 95 dream In love and war..always be prepared ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Patong2021 said: Battery will drain and die on many models. Removing the battery or some key fuses will immobilize the motorbike. Good Idea. yes disconnect the battery or remove it, As most m/c are stolen by driving away, drain petrol, remove the spark plug cap, chain and lock it to the structure it's parked under. Cover it. You could even remove the seat and kick start lever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaneko86 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I bring it to the mechanic shop. Let him do some maintenance like new paint and tell him see you in 3 months. When I come back the bike always looks like new again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKC Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 8:25 AM, bkk6060 said: There are storage facilities for bikes and cars in most cities. I used a place here in Pattaya secure facility all the bikes are put in a locked garage. http://www.ustoreitpattaya.com/ 550 b a month. They start them once a week got back after 3 months everything was fine. Owner speaks good English. This is definitely the best idea. I have never owned a motorbike but when I went away from home I left my bicycle at a place where it was safe for B10 per day A motorbike will cost more. Wherever you live, ask around for some place under cover and secure to leave it. - that is how I found out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfHuy Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Let your wife's brother use it for a few months. Show your good heart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfHuy Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 7:36 AM, coollife99 said: Yes i will get for sure, but will it work ? if i leave my bike like 3/4 month on the parking lot with juste a lock or two BTW do you guys think i will be allowed to bring my motorbike in my apartment, i really didnt see why i would not be allowed to, but who knows That's what I do, before going on a longer trip abroad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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