<RIDE> 12D/11N Ride To Northern Thailand 5-16th Jan 2013

[Simon Soh]

Duration:

0500 5th Jan - 2359 16th Jan 2013

Destinations:

Chiang Mai, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai, Mae Hong Son, Doi Inthanon.

Move Out Time/ Location:

0500hrs(5am Saturday morning) 5/01/2013 @ 2nd Link Esso(After Tuas checkpoint).

Group Travelling Speed:

Above 120km/hr

Round-Trip Coverage:

approximately 6500km

*** Open To Class 2A & 2, only for 2wheel motorcycle. ***

 

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

Most days will start early before sun rise, our riding speed will be average at 120km/h and your bike's tank range must be at least 250km+-. You need to have general knowledge of your bike and should be able to rectifiy own minor plm.

Further detail for this trip related will be covered during our meeting in Dec.

 

Cost:

> 11 Nights accomodation = S$440/pax (2-sharing), S$880/pax (whole room)

 

Estimated Total Cost:

1 - Room cost as from above.

2 - Approximate fuel cost for whole trip at average 15km/ltr @ +-S$2/ltr could be S$880.(conservative estimation at higher figures, actual numbers still very much depends on fuel price at the day & individual riding habit.)

3 - Daily food consumption at any amount from S$10. Other activities not in count.

 

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

 

Organizers;

Simon Soh ST1100 9272 9028

Guolong85 ST1300

none Super Ten

koma

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday

Sgp - Hatyai 860km

 

Day 2: Sunday

Hatyai - Hua Hin 754km

Route: 4-41-4

Thung Song 185km, Tha Chana 371km, Chumphon 549km

 

Day 3: Monday

Hua Hin - Chiang Mai 889km

Route: 4-321-357-340-1-11

Nakhon Pathom 191km, Suphanburi 297km, Khampaeng Phet 482km, Tak 643km

 

Day 4: Tuesday

Chiang Mai, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai, Doi Tung 367km

Route: 118-1-1016-1290-1

 

Day 5: Wednesday

Doi Tung, Doi Ang Khang - Chiang Mai 307km

Route: 1-1089-107-1249-107

 

Day 6/7: Thursday & Friday

Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son 238km

Route: 107-1095

 

Day 8: Saturday

Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai 366km

Route: 1095-108

 

Day 9: Sunday

Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon(Day trip) 204km

Route: 108-1009-108

 

Day 10: Monday

Chiang Mai - Hua Hin 898km

Route: 11-1-340-357-321-4

Thoen 185km, Khampaeng Phet 349km, Chai Nat 501km, Nakhon Pathom 655km

 

Day 11: Tuesday

Hua Hin - Hatyai 754km

Route: 4-41-4

Chumphon 190km, Surat Thani 400km, Thung Song 564km

 

Day 12: Wednesday

Hatyai - Sgp 860km

 

Confirmed:

1) Simon Soh, none & koma

2) Guolong85 & partner

3) AeRosmith & Tinggi

4) Happy125 & Mumbo914

5) S750WP & KenFoo18

 

As per our meeting lasts night, ur riding bike for this trip must be well serviced.

 

General Servicing;

1) Tires, they should be at least 70% new & unpatched. Good quality valve inlet preferred.

 

2) Brakes, properly serviced n inspect if seals need replacement. U won't enjoy riding with jammed brake piston. New brake pad should come after service.

 

3) Check Battery life & charging system. Battery should not more than 2yo, replace it if its bloated/expanded. Make sure both contact point r cleaned n properly intacted. Get experienced mech to check charging coil/alternator n regulator aka rectifier.

 

4) Engine oil & other oil. Use the correct viscosity, try not to over-top up, bring remainder e.o.(at least half ltr). Brake & clutch pump oil changed.

 

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

 

Other preventive maintenance pls refer to ur own bike manual.

 

Recommended Spares To Bring;

- Spare keys; ur 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.

 

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.

 

Personal

- Travel insurance a must.

 

In General

- 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.

Edited January 19, 2013 by Simon Soh

[happy125]

Time to save for new tyres....

 

Confirmed:

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

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Edited September 24, 2012 by happy125

[none]

Doi Mae Salong 6 years ago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/en0n/maesailong2a_zpsf18bd661.jpg

Edited September 24, 2012 by none

[tinggi]

Confirmed:

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

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[S750WP]

Confirmed:

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3)S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4)

5)

[pai]

Confirmed:

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5)

[none]

Wake up at 5am to see the sunrise at Doi Tung Jan 6 years ago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/en0n/sunrisea_zpsbbada4d0.jpg

[Simon Soh]

Just flip thru the most recent pics.... the impression feels like it had just completed recently...

[KENFOO_18]

Confirmed:

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5) ken,Busa,96444878(interested pending confirmation from work)

[Simon Soh]

Confirmed

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5) ken,Busa,96444878(interested pending confirmation from work)

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[KENFOO_18]

Confirmed

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5) ken,Busa,96444878

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[Simon Soh]

Hopefully no flood like last Dec.....

[shermster]

Hi Guys, I would like so bad to go but the timing just isnt good for me. Will you be doing your usual trip for the upcoming Songkran festival? maybe if you are can i join you then?

[Simon Soh]

  shermster said:

Hi Guys, I would like so bad to go but the timing just isnt good for me. Will you be doing your usual trip for the upcoming Songkran festival? maybe if you are can i join you then?

 

No plm, there will be another time.

 

Songkran next year most likely will be on as usual, sure u can join.

[shoei_com]

Simon, just for u infor, as I just to n for to MHS on route 107-1095, as after 60km just after WE 2 coffee there r some signal of landslide, but izzt clear already, n on the left turn toward MHS on the Pai T-junction when u turn left pls be careful as there r road as izzt about 1-2km long, n at the 120km mark after the view point there r signal of landslide m some place there road work, so ride safe... I rode to MHS on 09/10-11/10 back to Chiangmai city... If u need any help just SMS me as I will be here for the next few day, n maybe will be back in Dec... 😊

[Simon Soh]

  shoei_com said:

Simon, just for u infor, as I just to n for to MHS on route 107-1095, as after 60km just after WE 2 coffee there r some signal of landslide, but izzt clear already, n on the left turn toward MHS on the Pai T-junction when u turn left pls be careful as there r road as izzt about 1-2km long, n at the 120km mark after the view point there r signal of landslide m some place there road work, so ride safe... I rode to MHS on 09/10-11/10 back to Chiangmai city... If u need any help just SMS me as I will be here for the next few day, n maybe will be back in Dec... 😊

 

Michael,

 

Thanks.... U very power Seah...... MHS again.

 

Common to see land slide or part of the road collaped during their rainy month, it should be repaired once it's over.

[shoei_com]

Ok, la, long time no go see Mr Kae ( Padonc shop ) I finally cum up after so many yr with my XT250, may go other places... See u back in silly spore...

 

  Simon Soh said:

Michael,

 

Thanks.... U very power Seah...... MHS again.

 

Common to see land slide or part of the road collaped during their rainy month, it should be repaired once it's over.

[G450X]

Wow, Mike u the can......nice seeing you at krabi...

[shoei_com]

Thanks as I keep telling myself I Ned's to ride my bike the to MHS once , u also can ride ur XR 250... Woo, I m alone easier, nice to meet u at 3NCR too, thanks for ur help, if U need any help just let me know, as I will be in Chiangmai for afew day then I will try to the place u told me, sorry, I go first... My number is the same... U ride safe, everyone ride safe???

 

  G450X said:

Wow, Mike u the can......nice seeing you at krabi...

[Simon Soh]

  shoei_com said:

Thanks as I keep telling myself I Ned's to ride my bike the to MHS once ,

 

Once is never enough.......! .

[Simon Soh]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13774020@N08/1614658317/

7am Sgp time.

Edited November 2, 2012 by Simon Soh

[mambo914]

Confirmed

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5) ken,Busa,96444878

6) mambo914, fz1, 96971190

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[GuiNNeSS]

Confirmed

1) happy125, S10, 96226245

2) Tinggi, GSA, 97645047

3) S750WP, Z750, 96411722

4) Pai + wife, GSA, 93869485

5) ken,Busa,96444878

6) mambo914, fz1, 96971190

7) koma , either NC700x or R1100GS , 98478042

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[GuiNNeSS]

Anyone using the Goretex jacket from CMO?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/370050-lt-CMO-gt-SALES-OF-GORETEX-APPARRELS-JACKETS-*Not-Common-Brands*

 

wanna share n buy together??

Edited November 17, 2012 by koma

[Simon Soh]

  koma said:

Anyone using the Goretex jacket from CMO?

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums...Common-Brands*

 

wanna share n buy together??

 

Koma,

 

Link is not working leh.....