one suggestion was to ride at night

Well Paul, this is exactly why I have not purchased one of the many larger bikes for sale in the area. Folks are quick to tell you that, "oh, I've never had a problem" or "I've never been stopped". And there is no reason to believe that they are not telling the truth BUT, this doesn't mean they won't start enforcing the law eventually. Keep in mind, there is nothing a police officer wouldn't do to get his hands on a nice big bike... like confiscating and impounding your bike only to have it available to him at his whim and pleasure.

I've found several larger bikes in the area at very good prices but ALWAYS without a number plate. BTW, you can probably get yours registered with a plate in BKK for around 50K vice 70K locally.

Thanks for the advice,i will follow up your suggestion in Bangkok

What's this "Green Book" every one talks about?

Does it come with the number plate at 50 to 70K baht?

I think the green book is for registration not ownership....it details the yearly fees paid on the bike.address and previous owners.It usually takes up two months for the book to arrive after the application has been made....i hope that helps.....Paul

Advice from Pakawala,is to apply for the green book in Bangkok.....price 50000......here in Udon Thani,i was quoted 70000 for my Honda CX500 turbo.....that price was from a bike shop.The plate and the book are included in the price