<RIDE> 14D/13N Northern Thailand Ride 4-17th Jan 2014

[Simon Soh]

Duration:

0500 4th Jan - 2359 17th Jan 2014

Destinations:

Chiang Mai, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai, Mae Hong Son, Doi Inthanon & Umphang

Move Out Time/ Location:

0500hrs(5am Saturday morning) 4/01/2014 @ 2nd Link Petron (After Tuas checkpoint).

Group Travelling Speed:

Above 120km/hr

Round-Trip Coverage:

approximately 6800km

*** 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 250km+-. You need to have general knowledge of your bike and be able to rectifiy own minor plm.

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

 

Cost:

> 13 Night accommodation = S$500/pax (2-sharing), S$1000/pax (whole room)

 

Estimated Total Cost:

1 - Room cost as from above.

2 - Approximate fuel cost for whole trip at average 15km/ltr @ +-S$1.60/ltr could be S$700.(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 NC700XA 9272 9028

Transformer Hornet600

 

Confirmed;

1. mambo914/FZ1 ---Paid

2. Ken/Busa ---Paid

3. Leirbag / VFR800 ---Paid

4. Atlantic200 / GS1200 ---Paid

5. Samonthe / VStorm650 ---Paid

6. d.c / R6 --- Paid

7. Dennis / NT700 --- Paid

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Itinerary

Day 1; Saturday

GP Petron - Hatyai

: Ayer Keroh R&R 210km - breakfast & top up.

: Rawang R&R 370km - top up.

: Sg Perak R&R 560km - lunch & top up.

: Gurun R&R 740km - top up.

: Bkt Kayu Hitam Petronas - final top up & gather.

 

Day 2; Sunday

Hatyai - Hua Hin 754km

Route: 4-41-4

: Thong 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 & 5; Tuesday, Wednesday

Chiang Mai - Mae Sai

 

Day 6 & 7; Thursday, Friday

Mae Sai - Mae Hong Son

 

Day 8; Saturday

Mae Hong Son - Doi Inthanon - Chiang Mai

 

Day 9 & 10; Sunday, Monday

Chiang Mai - Mae Sot, Tak, Umphang

 

Day 11 & 12; Tuesday, Wednesday

Mae Sot - Hua Hin

 

Day 13; Thursday

Hua Hin - Hatyai 754km

Route: 4-41-4

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

 

Day 14; Friday

Hatyai - GP/Sgp

 

 

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 2, 2014 by Simon Soh

[mambo914]

Tempting...tempting....might considering going with you again bro Simon.

[Simon Soh]

Tempting...tempting....might considering going with you again bro Simon.

 

I added a new route this time, the curves r more serious.

[kevng52]

Able to go in Dec?

 

Duration:

0500 4th Jan - 2359 16th Jan 2014

Destinations:

Chiang Mai, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai, Mae Hong Son, Doi Inthanon & Umphang

Move Out Time/ Location:

0500hrs(5am Saturday morning) 4/01/2014 @ 2nd Link Esso(After Tuas checkpoint).

Group Travelling Speed:

Above 120km/hr

Round-Trip Coverage:

approximately 6800km

*** 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 250km+-. You need to have general knowledge of your bike and be able to rectifiy own minor plm.

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

 

Cost:

> 13 Night accommodation = S$500/pax (2-sharing), S$1000/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

none S10

Transformer & crew

 

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[KENFOO_18]

Tempting...tempting....might considering going with you again bro Simon.

 

go with ur FJR lah

[Simon Soh]

Able to go in Dec?

 

Nope, sorry.

[rogngts]

So tempting..

[S750WP]

Unable to join this time.

[mambo914]

go with ur FJR lah

 

Hope my FJR ready by end of this DEC. If not FZ1000 again la...

 

Bro Simon, pls input my name in. Thanks.

[Simon Soh]

Hope my FJR ready by end of this DEC. If not FZ1000 again la...

 

Bro Simon, pls input my name in. Thanks.

 

Ok. Enough time to run in..?

[Simon Soh]

Confirmed;

1. mambo914/FJR

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*** We will meet 2nd week of Dec for itinerary briefing, bike inspection n payment. ***

[Simon Soh]

So tempting..

 

Come lah..... This is a all-in-one ride.

 

Its a different level of riding with full of experience waiting for u. Not a victorious trip but a trip will let u look forward to.

[Simon Soh]

Unable to join this time.

 

Next time bah.

[mambo914]

Ok. Enough time to run in..?

 

Bike run-in already.... only kena run-down (accident) by car at Xilin Ave on June. Now at workshop repairing.

Had broken wrist-bone , but recovering now.

[ah_veo]

whaaaa.....Simon, you go Mae Hong Son every year one ahh?! Champion, You!!!!

Edited October 12, 2013 by ah_veo

[Simon Soh]

whaaaa.....Simon, you go Mae Hong Son every year one ahh?! Champion, You!!!!

 

No lah.....not champion lah.... Just that I enjoy going thru the mountainous curves, somehow it's never enough.

 

At last I got myself time to ride the ride I enjoy most, it's a kind of enjoyment u won't find it anywhere near us.

Edited October 12, 2013 by Simon Soh

[KENFOO_18]

Confirmed;

1. mambo914/FJR

2. Ken/Busa

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[happy125]

Ah. wish could join you guys, but new job no leave yet.....

Wait for Songkran lah.

[mambo914]

Alright la..Ken/Busa....our 2nd long trip together again.

 

Alamak Happy125 not going huh? Still riding Tenere? Come on Songkran is a yearly event maa...can go any year but tis trip is once in a blue moon, not many would want to organise. I skip all other trips plan waiting for tis one, at last...

[Simon Soh]

Ah......here come SuperKen...!

 

mambo914, take great care for ur recovery.

 

Happy125, don't worry.....next trip.

[franz71]

i am interested Simon.

 

Few things though:

1. I do not ride everyday, but I have had riding experience since 1990.

2. I have done rides in groups as well as solo. Longest ride from SG til date is to Phuket

3. Will you be riding all the way or does it involve loading the bikes onto train from Hatyai?

 

Thanks!

[Simon Soh]

i am interested Simon.

 

Few things though:

1. I do not ride everyday, but I have had riding experience since 1990.

2. I have done rides in groups as well as solo. Longest ride from SG til date is to Phuket

3. Will you be riding all the way or does it involve loading the bikes onto train from Hatyai?

 

Thanks!

 

Hi franz71,

 

Yes u r welcome for this ride, understood u got ur ride not too recent.

 

We ride all the way unless any un eventful situation, will be briefed during our meeting.

[franz71]

Hi franz71,

 

Yes u r welcome for this ride, understood u got ur ride not too recent.

 

We ride all the way unless any un eventful situation, will be briefed during our meeting.

 

 

Thanks Simon! I will let the others update in the slots first..I still waiting for the scehdule for next year to materialize. need to do some coordination at work first. Once sorted I will put my name in the list. Of course first come first served, no tears if I'm late....just loads of regrets

[leirbag]

Hi simon, I am keen to join this expedition. I'm riding a vfr800. my contact number is 9137 0697, gab. Will check this post for updates too. thanks!

 

edit: Never mind, hold this temporarily, i forgot i might be away during that period. damn! will confirm again.

Edited October 29, 2013 by leirbag

[Simon Soh]

Hi simon, I am keen to join this expedition. I'm riding a vfr800. my contact number is 9137 0697, gab. Will check this post for updates too. thanks!

 

edit: Never mind, hold this temporarily, i forgot i might be away during that period. damn! will confirm again.

 

Sure, will do.