Unleash the tuktuk

Bitte_Kein_Lexus · Post by **Bitte_Kein_Lexus** » Sun May 31, 2015 2:43 pm

StroppyChops wrote:
Sailorman wrote:One of the things I don't understand is they import the three wheel moto/trucks that are open when the same factories in China makes three wheeled moto/enclosed trucks with seats, doors, windows, etc. Seems like a no brainer to import those but no one does. Most have the same engines and CC's as the moto-trucks.
It's the local market being 'thrifty'. We had our tuktuk truck enclosed, cost an extra $100. The options are available at purchase, just not usually taken up.

Bonus with the front end is no need for a helmet.

Annoying part is that we upgraded the motor to 250cc, and later found that the gear ratios and transmission cannot be adjusted away from the factory set 150cc setup. Plenty of torque, but still pulls a max of 50-60km/hr.

If anything it should allow you to cruise more comfortably without the engine gasping/blowing a piston. Not that it's a huge issue, but I've seen tuktuks stopped/pushed on both the prampal makara overpass and chrouy chongvar bridge. Shouldn't be an issue with yours. Also, I doubt many people would feel comfortable going over 60km/h in a tuktuks...

vladimir · Post by **vladimir** » Sun May 31, 2015 3:12 pm

StroppyChops · Post by **StroppyChops** » Sun May 31, 2015 4:28 pm

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote:Also, I doubt many people would feel comfortable going over 60km/h in a tuktuks...

I'm not comfortable over 60 either, but a little more speed/acceleration for overtaking would be good.

Thanks to all for the suggestions on tyres/high gears. Vehicle is already too tall, and no local mechanic (even the manufacturer) is willing to play with it as the engine is overpowered to the gearbox.

Post by **Jamie_Lambo** » Sun May 31, 2015 5:07 pm

haha in bangkok yes, they drive crazy, i like cambodia because they are a lot slower, and a lot less noisey, although i do 9/10 use the motodops for quickness

Mr Curious · Post by **Mr Curious** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:35 am

I pass some (usually girls) on my BICYCLE. That's out in the boonies tho.

Sailorman · Post by **Sailorman** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:56 am

The Chinese three wheel truck isn't just an enclosed Tuk-Tuk, its a whole body with doors, windows, side-by-side seats, gear shift, etc. I have looked at importing one in the past.

vladimir · Post by **vladimir** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:02 am

StroppyChops wrote:I'm not comfortable over 60 either, but a little more speed/acceleration for overtaking would be good.

These things happen when one gets older. Viagra/Cialis will give you the speed you need.

StroppyChops · Post by **StroppyChops** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:27 am

vladimir wrote:
StroppyChops wrote:I'm not comfortable over 60 either, but a little more speed/acceleration for overtaking would be good.
These things happen when one gets older. Viagra/Cialis will give you the speed you need.

Hyuck yuck

AE86 · Post by **AE86** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:17 am

Speed? Since when has speed been an issue? I thought it was all down to size.

Post by **Username Taken** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:33 am

AE86 wrote:Speed? Since when has speed been an issue? I thought it was all down to size.

To be fair, Stroppy does have a big one.

[We're still talking about tuk tuks aren't we?]

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