Upcoming Solo Trip to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia

[aloha]

Hi Lads and Ladies,

 

I'm planning a solo ride up to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia come mid-May on my 400cc Shadow Slasher. Route details and destinations are still in the process of being worked out, but I would appreciate any help or suggestions that fellow bikers who have been on that road would care to contribute. It would be a slow and steady trip, allowing for time and space to explore off the beaten path etc.

 

If there's anyone interested in such a trip, or have that amount of time to spare (I'm thinking of about 2-3weeks) do contact me and I'm sure we can work something out since my schedule is quite flexible. That's all folks!

 

Watch this space! =)

 

 

aloha

 

Here's a picture of the bike that's going with me.

[fx]

Ride safe & God bless!

[pipipapipu]

Not sure if my blog write up of my trip last year will be useful to you.

 

http://indochinabackpackingbikingadventure.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventure.html

 

But I do want to highlight that your slasher will definately suffer in Laos (Vientianne to Udom Xai) as the terrrain is not very hospitable. You may wana bring along 2 sets of spare tubes as your tube size is not easily available. Time frame of 2-3 weeks is definately not enough for a slow & steady exploration trip, it'll be more of a touch and go, chase the sun kind of ride.

[World Misanthropy]

God bless. How i wish i could be like u...

[aloha]

Thanks f/x and world misanthropy for the well wishes! Much appreciated.

 

Pipipapipu, I'll be sure to look at your blog to check out possible places I can head to. Yeah one worry is the parts for my bike. Already have trouble finding them in Singapore. The dirt road and all are a big problem since mine cruises better on proper road than anything else. But yup, I'll remember to bring extra tubes along! =) thanks!

 

 

aloha

[gixxer 73]

God bless,ride the wind,have bike will travel.

[sambora67]

ride safe mate:)

[PaLmEr]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/179591-Trip-Report-Thailand-Solo-Trip-16-Feb-to-2-Mar-08

[aloha]

Thanks gixxer 73 and sambora67 for the well-wishes and blessings! Much appreciated! =)

 

PaLmEr, yup, your trip report was something I looked at as well! =) But now have to prepare for exams, will start fullscale planning after my paper next week! Thanks for sending me the link!

 

 

aloha

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

great spirit , bring along 2 can of emergency foam , when all else fail.

 

take your time , ride safe , ride far,

 

keep calm in all situation , n most important **** it just ride n admire the sights

 

bring along a ground sheets , u may find so good use for it

 

 

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[aloha]

What can I do with a groundsheet?

[fw78j]

hi i would like to join u but when its the date u plan to go??

[aloha]

fw78j: I sent you a PM!

[adesmond2]

double post..

[adesmond2]

Hi Lads and Ladies,

 

I'm planning a solo ride up to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia come mid-May on my 400cc Shadow Slasher. Route details and destinations are still in the process of being worked out, but I would appreciate any help or suggestions that fellow bikers who have been on that road would care to contribute. It would be a slow and steady trip, allowing for time and space to explore off the beaten path etc.

 

If there's anyone interested in such a trip, or have that amount of time to spare (I'm thinking of about 2-3weeks) do contact me and I'm sure we can work something out since my schedule is quite flexible. That's all folks!

 

Watch this space! =)

 

 

aloha

 

Here's a picture of the bike that's going with me.

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Yo bro.. ride safe! That time didn't manage to come with me but I'm planning something like yours also.. but sorry I can't join you this time as I just had a major ops.. will go only after I recover fully 1~2 years from now..

 

Be careful since you r riding alone.. Hope to see your itinerary once you are back..

[tionghan]

envy you !!.. rem take more pictures !

[ORen]

Hi,

Been riding around the same countries as you plan to + Vietnam, came back end of 2011.

I'd be happy to meet up for drinks if you have questions - anything I can do to help, please don;t hesitate to contact me !

 

Went on a Pulsar 200cc, and took my sweet time. Best trip in my life so far.

http://www.bikerette.com is the blog we started, but unfortunately to this day it's not fully updated yet.

We hope to one day get our sleeves up and pour the rest of the info we gathered in it..but have a look, there are a few ride reports there that could be useful to you.

You can contact me on FB: http://fb.me/bikeretteoren or http://fb.me/bikerette

 

You can also ask your questions here so everyone benefits from the answers, don't be shy, I bet you have tons of them as I did when I was planing my trip.

Great idea to go on this trip, you will absolutely love it, and don't let anyone tell you nothing else haha

[aloha]

Hi all,

 

Thanks so much for the well-wishes and all. A fellow biker and I would be heading up this coming Monday (14th May 2012). He'll be going up for about 10 days while I can afford a month touring. Have read from many trip reports on this forum and benefited greatly from it. So far, it's all systems go! Just a quick question - from what I observed, hotels and guesthouses (esp in Laos and Cambodia) charge in USD whereas their petrol stations and food establishments charge in local currency? Thanks for any quick reply!

[aloha]

Hi frens and supporters!!

 

Here's a quick update on my trip so far.. went up with another forummer terence from spore to alor star, den to krabi. After that we parted and i went off to bangkok. Stayed there for abt a wk cos of some issues there n hence had to settle it b4 i cld leave. After that headed to siem reap, before heading on a v lousy n bumpy highway 6 which took eons to get through to phnom phenh.. today i tried to get into vietnam thru ha tien, but the immigration offier was only willing to let me but not my bike through.. o.o i offered a bribe of USD5 but he wasn interested.. found out ltr tt they dun let big bikes in no more.. so i headed out, on another shitty road, to kampot where im staying w a nz biker who owns a bar n restaurant..v v good service and wonderful place to stay.. =) they evn offered to help me when i was washing my bike in e rain. Haha. Or hold an umbrella ov me. Damn awesome. All for 20usd a nite. stay tuned for more updates!

[adesmond2]

Hi frens and supporters!!

 

Here's a quick update on my trip so far.. went up with another forummer terence from spore to alor star, den to krabi. After that we parted and i went off to bangkok. Stayed there for abt a wk cos of some issues there n hence had to settle it b4 i cld leave. After that headed to siem reap, before heading on a v lousy n bumpy highway 6 which took eons to get through to phnom phenh.. today i tried to get into vietnam thru ha tien, but the immigration offier was only willing to let me but not my bike through.. o.o i offered a bribe of USD5 but he wasn interested.. found out ltr tt they dun let big bikes in no more.. so i headed out, on another shitty road, to kampot where im staying w a nz biker who owns a bar n restaurant..v v good service and wonderful place to stay.. =) they evn offered to help me when i was washing my bike in e rain. Haha. Or hold an umbrella ov me. Damn awesome. All for 20usd a nite. stay tuned for more updates!

 

good to know that, ride safe bro!

[pipipapipu]

Hi frens and supporters!!

 

Here's a quick update on my trip so far.. went up with another forummer terence from spore to alor star, den to krabi. After that we parted and i went off to bangkok. Stayed there for abt a wk cos of some issues there n hence had to settle it b4 i cld leave. After that headed to siem reap, before heading on a v lousy n bumpy highway 6 which took eons to get through to phnom phenh.. today i tried to get into vietnam thru ha tien, but the immigration offier was only willing to let me but not my bike through.. o.o i offered a bribe of USD5 but he wasn interested.. found out ltr tt they dun let big bikes in no more.. so i headed out, on another shitty road, to kampot where im staying w a nz biker who owns a bar n restaurant..v v good service and wonderful place to stay.. =) they evn offered to help me when i was washing my bike in e rain. Haha. Or hold an umbrella ov me. Damn awesome. All for 20usd a nite. stay tuned for more updates!

 

 

Most of the mordern day cowboys get stuck in Bangkok.

Usually in Soi Cowboy or Soi Nana. How's the fun for you?

[aloha]

Fun has been cut short.. rushing back home from chanthaburi cos app employer needs me home.. so trying rush home asap. Think wld need three days.. jus met a biker who's been on his gs for 3 years. awesome!

[adesmond2]

bro.. any full trip report?

[pipipapipu]

Fun has been cut short.. rushing back home from chanthaburi cos app employer needs me home.. so trying rush home asap. Think wld need three days.. jus met a biker who's been on his gs for 3 years. awesome!

 

Ride to Bkk and throw it up the train to hatyai. Saves you lotsa time.

[aloha]

Hello!

 

I've been back in Singapore for close to a month. Rode it all back from the Thai-Cambodia border in 3 days. Hmm, my trip report is written up in pen and ink - would try to upload when I find the time!

 

 

aloha