<Gathering Riders> Ride to Northern Thailand MHS - Maintain Speed of 110-120km/h Nov- Dec 2023 (1st group will continue up north) + Hatyai (3 nights minimum - for 2nd group will stay at Hatyai)

[adesmond2]

 

Date: TBC Most likely between Nov to Dec 2023

Do revert in the soonest moment as once I gotten approval from Bosses/Mrs and etc etc..

 

Best case scenario. (Locations and dates are not finalised, just estimate)

Day 1 - SG -> Hatyai

Day 2 --> Chumpon

Day 3 --> Near BKK

Day 4 --> Near Phitsanulok

Day 5--> Chiang Rai

Day 6 --> Chiang Mai

Day 7 > MHS 

Day 8 -> Pai

Day 9 -Chiang Mai Train Station -> BKK Train Station  (Will extend one more day if no sleeper class train)

Day 10 - BKK Train Station -> Hatyai Train Station (Will extend one more day if no sleeper class train)

Day 11 --> Betong

Day 12 --> KL

Day 13 --> SG

 

Estimated speed: (To maintain/not top speed)

110km - 120km (digital speed) (at MY) 

90km - 100km (digital speed) (at TH)

Speed limit will all based on road/traffic conditions.

 

All interests is subject to my discretion, I'll advise more as the date approaches.  (seen too many incidents, accidents happened to me as people dun listen to instructions, as you age, you see things differently). I'm very chin chye (anything) one.. but please do understand that basic courtesy and respect is required. 

A group is fun when you reach your destination. but while riding, if a person doesn't know how to ride safety in group settings = dangerous. (this will jeopardise the entire trip and that's what happen to me)

If your group wan to tag along or just meet up for dinner at certain location along the way..Just drop me a pm or leave down comments below.. 

 

-2A and above is welcome to join. (CL2 can ride all the way to R&R and wait for the rest).

*Please remember the route or know the way or at least know the turns, at the same time, do not ask me to get everyone to ride at your comfort speed as my speed is fixed..

(if you wan to go at 299, we will meet at next destination)

(If you wan to go at 80/90, please leave earlier to "match" our timing)

Do bring a buddy along that can match your speed..  

 

-Please ensure your bike is in best condition as we don't wish any bike to break down anywhere along NSH. 

-Min knowledge of your bike is required.

-Know all basics troubleshoot of your bike and fix it yourself. (we wun be able to help out to repair bikes as most people will be too shag as we are already riding long distances)

-Do not stop along the roadside no matter what as alot of accidents happened. (I had an accident back - another day story) 

If really need to stop, signal towards the side that you intend to stop.. SLOW DOWN not stop. check mirror.. make sure everyone already signal and slowed down.. then gradually slow down further and stop..

-Stay at left lane unless you see something weird (Cow/accident/oil/trees/huge basket and etc etc) is infront. (do not go in shoulder lane unless both lane jam)

 

Please rest well and ride defensively as I would not know what you are doing the previous night or control how you ride.

 

Items to prepared before going Thailand

1) Tyre repair kit (with gas) Tubeless

2) Disc lock (alarm preferred) bring the allen keys for disc lock.

3) any spare parts that you think you might need, and bring your motorcycle to your trusted workshop at least 2 weeks beforehand and 1 day beforehand.

4) Rain coat / rain shoes

5) Clothing to last you at least 12 days/personal hygiene (this varies if you wan to break off half way) (We will wash clothes along the way & buy new clothes) So we are taking a lot lesser then 12 clothings.  (Will share more details with those who are coming)

(Thai bahts / RM(Must) - I'll advise more if you are following us throughout the trip.. if not, please plan your own budget.. we can meet up half way and break off upon reaching your preferred hotel and meet up again.. this is all about adventure, isn't it?  

6) Insurance covered in Malaysia and Thailand for entire 12 days. (Update us emergency number and we will call if anything happen)

7) Wind-proof lighter for smokers to light their ciga while riding.. LOL..

Chain lube and pad lock if you need additional locks

9) Your own baggage/luggage.

10) Please make sure, your bike is in a condition about to go for the trip, check with mechanic, change your standard stuff like chain/tires (if going to be overdue or etc) We will change EO along the way, half way to be precise.. If your bike is not Yamaha or Honda, then you need to search for your own workshop. Or update me I'll try to see anything on the same day we going for servicing..  

11) A credit card for any emergency usages/repairs and etc

12) one more thing, please make sure your mirror is workable.. (able to see rear rider) if not, change to a mirror that you can see the rear.

 

Last but not least, please ensure you are wearing full covered shoes/ Jeans / full face helmet / amour jacket. (a must)

*Singapore and NSH road condition is TOTALLY diff..

 

We will have at least 1 meet up on the way how it should be ride and etc. Will update those who are coming. 

 

For those who have problem seeing at night/wear contact lens, please wear your spec while riding.

 

Preferred: Can travel at least 250km without refueling. (can skip every 1 alternate petrol kiosk and save time) (In case petrol station down or renovation as well) (if not, we will discuss again)

 

Important

If anything happen I will only call tow for you and you have to pay for all charges

 

 

**Please change RM in advance if possible**

Total distance for this trip about 6000+++ KM (We will do a servicing at Thailand for EO change at the shops there)

 

Total damage to pocket about 2.2-2.6k Since this trip will takes about 13-15 days.. + 2 train ride for you and the bikes.. (Train rides for bike pricing may varies (estimated S$200 per train ride))

***Bring a CC just in case.. 

 

Interested? Put your details as per follow, (only left 4 slots - unless you are a group already) as it will be a long ride, I dun wish to gather too many riders.

If you are inactive here, pm me your contact number, will WhatsApp you on a nearer date.. 

 

 

Name / Current bike / Years of bike experience / Been to any official group ride before? / understand hand sign for bikes? (Basic or full)

 

1-  Desmond / MT03 (Not upgrading anymore)  / more then 20 years of riding experiences / experienced in official group rides / basic hand sign understood.

 

2-  Gary / MT03 (Not upgrading anymore) / 5 years of riding experiences / inexperience in official group rides / hand signs unknown 

 

3 - 

 

4 - 

 

 

(Cap at 6 riders)

Important! A must for these 

1) Passport (more then 6 months validity)

2) log card of your vehicle (download from one motoring)

3) Cash and credit card (for the entire trip or the days you intended to travel) CC is for back up purposes.

4) Tire repair kit (I’ll bring air pump, u can bring yours just in case and those going to split up half way) those with tube.. really will be towed only..

5) a mobile phone that can be mount on your bike safely and has internet.. or download google map (offline map) will provide more assistance on our meet up if u dunno how.

6) Buy your own travel insurance and policy number and number to call in just in case.

 

Best to have

1) International Driving License (AAS) 

 

We will meet up on 18 Sept to have a discussion and a short ride in Singapore.. 

 

Another group (Hatyai only)

Total of 3 person will be heading to Hatyai only..  + 2 Pending

 

[shiba2b]

good to be planning ahead

just my 2 cents

1) may/june/july isn't the best weather in north thai but i guess have to fit work/leave schedule. Anyway you're only spending a few days up there. 

2) seems quite rush, no? 

i've done the MHS loop a few times (car, scooter, bike) and each time i do it over 4-7 days. And each visit is a different experience. 

[adesmond2]

24 minutes ago, shiba2b said:

good to be planning ahead

just my 2 cents

1) may/june/july isn't the best weather in north thai but i guess have to fit work/leave schedule. Anyway you're only spending a few days up there. 

2) seems quite rush, no? 

i've done the MHS loop a few times (car, scooter, bike) and each time i do it over 4-7 days. And each visit is a different experience. 

1) weather should be warm? I choose that period cuz warm is better then rain every now and then.. I ride before on both periods.. rain = can cause floods.. warm= dehydration (just drink more water will be alright)

2) ya.. abit rushing due to the limited time/leaves.. like this already at least 11 days.. (with train services Somemore.. no train services = 14-15 days) and we haven’t include any “delays?” Then the days will get extended as we observe the situation.. 

[shiba2b]

23 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

1) weather should be warm? I choose that period cuz warm is better then rain every now and then.. I ride before on both periods.. rain = can cause floods.. warm= dehydration (just drink more water will be alright)

2) ya.. abit rushing due to the limited time/leaves.. like this already at least 11 days.. (with train services Somemore.. no train services = 14-15 days) and we haven’t include any “delays?” Then the days will get extended as we observe the situation.. 

i've always gone up there in winter (Nov-Jan). Night and morning kena hypothermia, afternoon heatstroke 

but malaysia and south thai will be raining during those months. 

this trip schedule sounds like meant for those that just want to go riding with convoy and "been there, done that" and squeeze into 11 days.

for those that want to maximize their exploration of the north in a short time, i would suggest flying to CM and renting big bikes to go around. Just last month, i was riding from Pai to MSH and met a bunch of SG bikers along the way. They are all super experienced bikers (rode all around indo china) but this time due to CNY schedule, they were limited to just 12 days. They flew up to CM and rented bikes to ride around the region. Chiang Mai, MHS, Chiang Rai. 10 days rental i think. This way, they focused their time on riding around the north region, albeit not on their bikes. 

but of course, doing it on own bike is a different feeling.

for me, i wouldn't drive/ride up unless i can spare at least 3 weeks. My trips up there usually 4-5wks. I think my most rushed trip was KL-Kui buri-alpaca hill (ratchaburi)-KL in 5 days. But that time i was also testing some new parts.

[adesmond2]

9 hours ago, shiba2b said:

i've always gone up there in winter (Nov-Jan). Night and morning kena hypothermia, afternoon heatstroke 

but malaysia and south thai will be raining during those months. 

this trip schedule sounds like meant for those that just want to go riding with convoy and "been there, done that" and squeeze into 11 days.

for those that want to maximize their exploration of the north in a short time, i would suggest flying to CM and renting big bikes to go around. Just last month, i was riding from Pai to MSH and met a bunch of SG bikers along the way. They are all super experienced bikers (rode all around indo china) but this time due to CNY schedule, they were limited to just 12 days. They flew up to CM and rented bikes to ride around the region. Chiang Mai, MHS, Chiang Rai. 10 days rental i think. This way, they focused their time on riding around the north region, albeit not on their bikes. 

but of course, doing it on own bike is a different feeling.

for me, i wouldn't drive/ride up unless i can spare at least 3 weeks. My trips up there usually 4-5wks. I think my most rushed trip was KL-Kui buri-alpaca hill (ratchaburi)-KL in 5 days. But that time i was also testing some new parts.

Wooo... that period raining ah.. shag... nvm.. adopt accordingly bah.. rain coat is a must so ok la..

agreed.. this trip is more on been there done that.. and only go to "key locations".. if really wan to explore, like what you mentioned, fly and rent lor.. 

originally wanted to train all the way but this become a bit pointless.. might as well fly.. so ride one way, train one way..  

For people who wanted a more relax ride.. like use these days * 2.. then all location can stay additional one more night.. or maybe the few main city +1-2 nights more.. only for people who can truly take leave for long duration or retired..  

Definitely different feeling riding our own SG plate bikes.. haha.. 

FYI.. one of my MOST regretful thing in life is unable to complete my laos trip 12 years ago.. it was my charity ride plan for about 2+ weeks.. I had major bike issues on day 1 (carb dirty/jam) - (wash carb one week beforehand) and accident on day 2 (caused by other group member, mirror cannot see rear).. (I'm a very very careful person) Bike serviced one month & one week in advance.. one day before hand even went for checks. but things happened for a reason.. 

Thus.. this trip is more or less for me to have a closure of that ride.. every now and then, I would think back.. what would happen if I continue to ride upwards despite the accident.. the rest of the folks make it back.. will I be able to do so? thus this trip.. 

[CBR_Rider]

i m keen, do update when u can confirm

 

[adesmond2]

On 6/17/2023 at 2:03 PM, CBR_Rider said:

i m keen, do update when u can confirm

 

bro.. I've pm u.. do reply when available..

 

[biting_point]

I’ll be riding most likely alone. Tentatively to leave SG on 1st Dec and taking train all the way up north then slowly ride backwards.. 

 

see you guys on the road 

[adesmond2]

16 minutes ago, biting_point said:

I’ll be riding most likely alone. Tentatively to leave SG on 1st Dec and taking train all the way up north then slowly ride backwards.. 

 

see you guys on the road 

Pm u..

[adesmond2]

Latest updates.. the dates is 90% push forward to Nov to Dec of this year.. 

 

(My leaves is still pending until October then can confirm) so will only be 100% after my leave confirm around that period.. (99% approval rate)  

Do revert in if anyone is keen.

 

There will be a a few guys who will be heading to Hatyai.. stay for a couple of night before heading back SG (subjected to change).. if anyone wan to go Hatyai only.. can tag along.. but he's riding class 2.. so might not wait if you guys are slower..  speed coming back also subjective to him.. 

 

any preferred solo riders can meet up along the way and chill over dinner..  

 

Lai lai.. last few days before we going to have our first meet up... 

[laikp1214]

I'm keen to go for the trip itself, but me being a first timer of riding touring (not counting driving), 1 day SG to hat Yai is definitely kinda impossible for me. I'm looking at staying 1-2 night along NSHW or elsewhere, look see look see enjoy food and scenary along the way, instead of just purely riding and rushing thru the whole journey, touch and go at each rest point, reach destination and U-turn. To each own preference. Wish you bon voyage. I'm still keen to join you if you ever organise a slower ride to Malaysia / Thailand in future

[adesmond2]

17 minutes ago, laikp1214 said:

I'm keen to go for the trip itself, but me being a first timer of riding touring (not counting driving), 1 day SG to hat Yai is definitely kinda impossible for me. I'm looking at staying 1-2 night along NSHW or elsewhere, look see look see enjoy food and scenary along the way, instead of just purely riding and rushing thru the whole journey, touch and go at each rest point, reach destination and U-turn. To each own preference. Wish you bon voyage. I'm still keen to join you if you ever organise a slower ride to Malaysia / Thailand in future

no worries.. if you are heading up around the same period.. can meet those who are staying at Hatyai.. only some of us is continue upwards..  

actually all is first timer of riding one shot to Hatyai except myself..

most of them only ride around Malaysia.. 

you can consider to stay over at Penang.. or Genting then head up again.. coming down choose another location and stay over before coming back SG..  

 

We decided to one shot go Hatyai cuz it's more time saving and since energetic, might as well ya..    coming back also definitely need to stay somewhere in Malaysia..