<RIDE> 15D/14N Northern Thailand Ride 3rd - 17th January 2018

[Simon Soh]

Duration:

0500 3rd Jan - 2359 17th Jan 2018

Destinations:

Northern Thailand

Move Out Time/ Location:

0500hrs(5am morning) 03/01/2018 @ 2nd Link Petron (After Tuas checkpoint).

Travelling Speed:

Above 120km/hr

Round-Trip Coverage:

approximately 6100km

*** Open To Class 2A & 2 2-wheel motorcycle only. ***

 

** This long haul ride is for frequent riders only(not for weekenders & recent reborn bikers).

Most of the day we will travel early morning except no ride day, riding speed at average of 120km/h and your bike's tank range must be at least 200km+-. You need to have general knowledge of your bike and be able to rectifiy own minor plm.

 

Room Cost:

> 14 Nights accommodation = S$550/pax (2-sharing), S$1,100/pax (whole room)

 

Estimated Total Cost:

1 - Room cost as above.

2 - Approximate fuel cost for whole trip at average 15km/ltr @ +-S$1.18/ltr could be S$480(estimated)

3 - Daily food consumption approximately S$10/day or any amount.

 

Itinerary

Share during group meeting.

 

General Condition of Your Bike;

1) Tires should be at least 70% new & preferably not patched with good quality inlet valve.

 

2) Brakes properly serviced n inspected replace aged seals to prevent jammed piston pump, n new brake pad.

 

3) Check Battery & charging system.

Have experienced mech to check charging coil/alternator n regulator aka rectifier. Replace ageing battery over 2yo.

 

4) Engine oil & other oil. Use the correct viscosity, fill up accordingly n bring remainder(at least half ltr).

 

5) Cooling system. Inspect hose for leak or crack, replace them if u have not done it recently. Check fan if working n coolant well-mixed with distilled water.

 

Other preventive maintenance should be done before trip, refer to individual make manual.

 

Recommended Spares To Bring;

- Spare keys for bike, locks & boxes.

- Engine oil(balance left from servicing).

- Clutch lever.(highly recommended, u won't know when u'll need it).

- Clutch cable, change new & bring used(well lubricated & stud greased).

- Extra Chain lube & spare chain clip for chain driven bike.

- other spares at own will.

 

Border Documentation

- a copy of ur bike country of origin registration paper. Use ur singpass login to http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en.html?skipscript=1 to print out a copy. Make sure ur bike details is complete with ur name & NRIC.

- ur passport must be more than 6 months old.

- All of us will purchase Thai 3rd party coverage at Sadao border.

- Everyone pls make sure to get a stamp-in at Mlysn check point, otherwise u will have plm exiting Mlysia at Bkt Kayu Hitam border.

 

Personal

- Travel insurance a must.

 

** Those interested pls indicate below with your name/nick, bike model n contact number.

** We'll meet up on 2nd weekend of Dec for payment collection and bike inspection. Further detail will discuss during our meeting.

 

Organizers;

Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

KENFOO18 Busa

 

Confirm list;

1.

2.

3.

.

.

Edited October 8, 2017 by Simon Soh

[ah_huat]

Sounds sooooo tempting.. I am actually planning for a Malaysia-Thailand-Cambodia-Laos solo trip in Nov17. If that didnt work out, I can possibly join you if there are still vacancies.

 

https://maxmotorcyclediary.blogspot.sg/

[GuiNNeSS]

15D/14N Northern Thailand Ride 3rd - 17th January 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration:

0500 3rd Jan - 2359 17th Jan 2018

Destinations:

Northern Thailand

Move Out Time/ Location:

0500hrs(5am morning) 03/01/2018 @ 2nd Link Petron (After Tuas checkpoint).

Travelling Speed:

Above 120km/hr

Round-Trip Coverage:

approximately 6100km

*** Open To Class 2A & 2 2-wheel motorcycle only. ***

 

** This long haul ride is for frequent riders only(not for weekenders & recent reborn bikers).

Most of the day we will travel early morning except no ride day, riding speed at average of 120km/h and your bike's tank range must be at least 200km+-. You need to have general knowledge of your bike and be able to rectifiy own minor plm.

 

Room Cost:

> 14 Nights accommodation = S$550/pax (2-sharing), S$1,100/pax (whole room)

 

Estimated Total Cost:

1 - Room cost as above.

2 - Approximate fuel cost for whole trip at average 15km/ltr @ +-S$1.18/ltr could be S$480(estimated)

3 - Daily food consumption approximately S$10/day or any amount.

 

Itinerary

Share during group meeting.

 

General Condition of Your Bike;

1) Tires should be at least 70% new & preferably not patched with good quality inlet valve.

 

2) Brakes properly serviced n inspected replace aged seals to prevent jammed piston pump, n new brake pad.

 

3) Check Battery & charging system.

Have experienced mech to check charging coil/alternator n regulator aka rectifier. Replace ageing battery over 2yo.

 

4) Engine oil & other oil. Use the correct viscosity, fill up accordingly n bring remainder(at least half ltr).

 

5) Cooling system. Inspect hose for leak or crack, replace them if u have not done it recently. Check fan if working n coolant well-mixed with distilled water.

 

Other preventive maintenance should be done before trip, refer to individual make manual.

 

Recommended Spares To Bring;

- Spare keys for bike, locks & boxes.

- Engine oil(balance left from servicing).

- Clutch lever.(highly recommended, u won't know when u'll need it).

- Clutch cable, change new & bring used(well lubricated & stud greased).

- Extra Chain lube & spare chain clip for chain driven bike.

- other spares at own will.

 

Border Documentation

- a copy of ur bike country of origin registration paper. Use ur singpass login to http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publis...l?skipscript=1 to print out a copy. Make sure ur bike details is complete with ur name & NRIC.

- ur passport must be more than 6 months old.

- All of us will purchase Thai 3rd party coverage at Sadao border.

- Everyone pls make sure to get a stamp-in at Mlysn check point, otherwise u will have plm exiting Mlysia at Bkt Kayu Hitam border.

 

Personal

- Travel insurance a must.

 

** Those interested pls indicate below with your name/nick, bike model n contact number.

** We'll meet up on 2nd weekend of Dec for payment collection and bike inspection. Further detail will discuss during our meeting.

 

Organizers;

Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

KENFOO18 Busa

 

Confirm list;

1. Eien

2. Sng

3.

.

.

[rhema83]

15D/14N Northern Thailand Ride 3rd - 17th January 2018

 

** Those interested pls indicate below with your name/nick, bike model n contact number.

** We'll meet up on 2nd weekend of Dec for payment collection and bike inspection. Further detail will discuss during our meeting.

 

Organizers;

Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

KENFOO18 Busa

 

Confirm list;

1. Eien

2. Sng

3. James 1190Adv

4.

5.

[cruzz_77]

Hi. Is this still open to join? Me riding nc750x.

Edited December 16, 2018 by cruzz_77

[Simon Soh]

Hi. Is this still open to join? Me riding nc750x. 94two3198zero

 

Yes still open.

Will close once we after our meet up on Dec.

[cruzz_77]

Yeah. Count me in pls!

[Simon Soh]

15D/14N Northern Thailand Ride 3rd - 17th January 2018

 

** Those interested pls indicate below with your name/nick, bike model n contact number.

** We'll meet up on 2nd weekend of Dec for payment collection and bike inspection. Further detail will discuss during our meeting.

 

Organizers;

Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

KENFOO18 Busa

 

Confirm list;

1. Eien

2. Sng

3. James 1190Adv

4. cruzz_77/NC750/

5.

Edited December 16, 2018 by Simon Soh

[Simon Soh]

To consolidate answer some of your queries(FAQs);

 

1) yes, our itinerary includes riding thru the Mae Hong Son loop.

2) we have few no-ride days for rest, but not staying over along in Malaysia, so our longest riding distance are only the 1st and Otw back.

 

......

[Simon Soh]

Guys,

 

We're meeting up on Saturday 9th Dec @ 9pm at Kallang KFC for trip briefing, bike inspection and payment.

 

Pls come with ur bike for the trip.

 

see u...

[Simon Soh]

Guys, those going for this ride pls meet 9pm tomorrow night at Kallang KFC for briefing, payment and bike inspection.

[Simon Soh]

Confirmed list;

1. Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

2. Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

3. KENFOO18 Busa

4.. J. BlackBird

5. Cruzz_77/NC750

6. James 1190Adv

7.

8.

.

.

Edited December 16, 2018 by Simon Soh

[Pizzaboy]

Confirmed list;

 

1. Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

2. Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

3. KENFOO18 Busa

4. J. BlackBird

5. Cruzz_77/NC750/

6. James 1190Adv

7. Pizzaboy F800GT

8.

Edited December 16, 2018 by Simon Soh

[rogngts]

Confirmed list;

 

1. Simon Soh ST1300 9272 9028

2. Tinggi aka Jeff GSA

3. KENFOO18 Busa

4. J. BlackBird

5. Cruzz_77/NC750/

6. James 1190Adv

7. Pizzaboy F800GT

8.

 

Enjoy your rides...come Udon Thani...see u all here..haha

Edited December 16, 2018 by Simon Soh