motorcycle licence

[tony279760]

After two days of being driven around by the maniacs that are motorcy taxi riders I decided to take a chance and rent a bike again. The first shop I went to wouldn't do business with me because I didn't have an international drivers license, but thankfully the second shop wasn't so fussy. I have a European bike license, but not the international one. My own fault for not doing enough research before I got here.
The shop initially wanted 150 baht a day to rent the bike, but we agreed on 100 baht a day for 20 days and off I went.
I know I'm taking a chance because my travel insurance won't cover me for riding a bike, but I feel a lot safer being in control of the bike myself rather than some of the taxi riders I've come across. And I'm not insured as a passenger on a bike, I checked this with my insurance company.
I ride the bike in a sensible manner, slowly and defensively, and if I have to pay a fine or two, so be it. I think it's worth it for the freedom and fun your own bike can bring.
I will post a detailed report of my holiday in due course, but suffice it to say I'm pretty disappointed with the bars so far, but very happy with the apps.