[Discussion] Trips Related

[Pauche]

Entry Procedure at the Thai-Laos Friendship bridge

 

Procedure at border Aranyaprathet/Poipet

 

Procedure for Cambodia to Vietnam via small bike

 

Laos to Cambodia Crossing

 

FR on Siem Reap, Cambodia

 

175cc restriction in Vietnam

[xiaowang]

Does anyone knows if I can bring my bike over to Tioman via Mersing? How about Cherating? Have anyone been there?

[comics00]

Any1 here have ride or know of any1 that have ride up to Angkor Wat, Cambodia? am thinking of riding up there ~ mid-sep'06 wish to gather as much infor as possible.

 

thanks

[Pauche]

Originally posted by comics00@Mar 8 2006, 11:03 PM

Any1 here have ride or know of any1 that have ride up to Angkor Wat, Cambodia? am thinking of riding up there ~ mid-sep'06 wish to gather as much infor as possible.

 

thanks

in Thailand take route 4 to BKK and then hit on route 33 to enter Cambodia via Aranyaprathet/Poipet border. Take the only route to Siem Rep and you'll hit Angkor Wat.

 

Try go down to LC Food court on Wednesdays at around 8-10pm and chat up with some of the old birds. They have lots of experiences with such routes.

 

going by your 06 FJR or AT?

[comics00]

Originally posted by Pauche@Mar 9 2006, 12:17 AM

in Thailand take route 4 to BKK and then hit on route 33 to enter Cambodia via Aranyaprathet/Poipet border. Take the only route to Siem Rep and you'll hit Angkor Wat.

 

Try go down to LC Food court on Wednesdays at around 8-10pm and chat up with some of the old birds. They have lots of experiences with such routes.

 

going by your 06 FJR or AT?

have find out abt the routes & did some reseach on the net. just hope to get more 1st hand infor from experince riders.

my FJR not mean for such route lah, prob if i go will be using AT. yet to decide the date.

[YZFx]

Originally posted by Pauche@Mar 2 2006, 03:55 PM

Taken off New Zealand to Japan in 78 Days

 

http://anton.architype.co.nz/albums/By-Motorcycle-to-Japan/Trip_Map.sized.jpg

 

Trip Stats

 

Total biked kilometers: ~13320 km

Petrol Cost: NZ$592.19 (approx 75 tanks, of the order of 600 litres)

Oil used: about 25 litres, including oil changes (better than 500km/litre! Oo-er)

Replacements and repairs: excluding my valve guide problems and related bent valves and broken timing sprocket, the list is minor – front and rear brakes (which weren't replaced on my pre-trip overhaul), one rear tyre (also wasn't new), speedo cable, a few fuses, battery water, battery (unnecessary, but it was cheap), toolbox brackets (broke twice), toolbox endcap (lost in Vietnam), bent kickstand straightened and strengthened, brake light, pannier brackets (twice), handbrake lever, a couple of new oil filters and a sparkplug clean and airfilter clean.

 

Number of photos taken: 2515 (so for all those who have complimented me on my selection – the answer is quantity!)

 

Cheapest petrol: Cambodia, Vietnam and China were all around NZ$0.85, but surprisingly, it was Malaysia where I never paid more than NZ$5 to fill my tank, which means it must have cost less than NZ$0.80 per litre.

Most expensive petrol: NZ$1.52 at Barkley Roadhouse, Northern Territory, Australia.

Longest stretch with no petrol station: about 264km, east of the Barkley Roadhouse, Northern Territory Australia.

 

Worst road: From Poi Pet (Thai-Cambodian border) to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Most impressive road: Bangkok Ring Road Number 9 – where it existed, it was up to eight super-wide lanes across, with an immaculate surface. Expressways in Japan are faultless, but China's expressways are disqualified due to their anti-motorcycle discrimination.

Most enjoyable road: Ho Chi Minh Trail, Central Vietnam.

 

Slowest riding: 30kph or less. The Poi Pet – Siem Reap road in Cambodia, although traffic in the south of Vietnam made passage not much faster, although the road was better.

Fastest riding: Around 100-105kph. Most of Australia, but also the expressway in China and Japan.

Longest ride (most kilometers): 664km – straddling the petrol-less stretch in Northern Territory, Australia (there weren't more than a couple of places where it was worth stopping!) Honourable mention – 626km on the day I snuck onto the Chinese expressway.

 

Best traffic: Well, not much of it in the Northern Territory... 5-10 cars an hour tops.

Worst traffic (busiest): Probably south Vietnam.

Worst traffic (driver behaviour): Between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

Cheapest accommodation: NZ$4.50 per night - Thai Lee Hotel, Thailand – with clean sheets and en suite, plus a lobby to dismantle my bike in!

Most expensive accommodation (before Japan): NZ$24.13 per night – Burleigh Beach Tourist Park, Gold Coast, Australia. For a grassless patch of clay to erect my tent. To top it off, this was the only campsite I stayed in in the whole of Australia that had no pool, so these guys get the Hamilton2Japan Bad Value Award.

 

Cheapest Beer: Shanghai, China – 3 yuan (NZ 57c) for a 640ml bottle

Least favourite food: The meat in some Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, which, although the flavour was nice, had either 80% fat, or hundreds of little shards of chicken bone. Some of the Japanese pickled or fermented vegetables are up there too, although I find most Japanese food quite good.

Favourite food: The majority of Thai dishes, although preferably served in a slightly higher-budget setting, and with a foreigner-adjusted level of spiciness.

 

Least favourite country: I don't have any countries I didn't enjoy travelling through. I guess all I can put here is the wish that China “modernize” their regulations soon.

Favourite country: Thailand. For me it was the best blend between the first and third world. The people seem friendly and polite without being either overly familiar or too standoffish. Life is lived on the street enough that it is easy and cheap to accomplish most things, yet they have a very respectable infrastructure. And the food is great.

 

Special pre-trip thanks: Len Caley for much advice, encouragement, equipment and manufacturing expertise. And Jono Ross, for hosting my photograph collection.

Special on-the-trip thanks: The Glaum family, and Wendy's Aunt Helen, for places to stay while waiting for bike shipments in Brisbane and Darwin respectively.

 

Worst moment: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand - After a day and a half of bike fixing, I start her up and she runs beautifully, for about 100m down the road when there is a sickening, grinding crunch... followed by despairing silence and dawning knowledge of the cause.

Most stressed moment: Trying to find the ferry company in Shanghai. Other things were frustrating or annoying, but that was the one time I was in a bit of a flap.

Second-best moment: Getting let into China, although at the time it felt very surreal and unemotional. At the time I wasn't sure if I'd be pulled over at any moment. But, as this was the weakest point in my trip plans, achieving this really symbolized being able to complete the trip.

Best moment: Of course, reaching my goal, Onohara, and seeing Wendy again.

 

 

Conclusion

This trip was by no means the biggest or most adventurous one that has been done (see http://horizonsunlimited.com/links/#Travellers), nor am I by any stretch a professional writer. Yet I have written this story to share what was a significant step for me, and I hope that you will be inspired to take your own “big step”. I'm definitely not going to start preaching here, but as a parting thought it often seems to me that too many people around me seem to be crippled by their fears (or even practicality :-) ), and end up living a bland existence that they aren't really happy with.

Hoe does all these people plan for trips like tt?

 

sun they neeed to know the road to take... and many more things etc? where to stay?

 

language prob?

 

just how did they do it?

 

are there any tour agent that help arrange for it??

[Ah Fai]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Mar 1 2006, 11:36 PM

Anybody knows of a trip to Cameron Highlands organised here on the 29th of APril?

 

Did a search but could not find it. Cheers.

Look for "Almost Daily night outing..." under "Beyond the screen"

 

There you will find:

 

OUTING TO CAMERON HIGHLANDS

 

Date:29th APRIL '06 to 1st MAY '06

 

Duration: 2D2N

 

... details...

 

hope it helps

[Guest cheeko]

After watching the video, i think this bike is very suitable for those of u going for expedition trips up far north Good & reliable! No need to worry abt bike breakdown

 

honda cub50

[comics00]

planing on a trip solely for the purpose to go c the famous Angkor Wat from 15-22Jul with 23Jul (sunday) as a spare day. my leave already approve, tentative plan is as follow.

 

Fri 14 - Leave by mid-nite

Sat 15 - Haw Hin

Sun 16 - Poipet

Mon 17 - Siem Reap

Tue 18 - Siem Reap

Wed 19 - KanchanaBuri

Thu 20 - KanchanaBuri

Fri 21 - Hatyai

Sat 22 - S'pore

Sun 23 -

[Pauche]

direct ride from Sg to Hua Hin!!!!

 

1700km, someone I knew took 16hrs at avg 180kmh to do that feat from Sg to Hua Hin!!!

[Piss]

Is way too rush, in my opinion.

 

But due to leave constraint , i can understand. But take a step back n look at the schedule, is it worth it?

 

Anyway, take it as an experience. It'll be fun. Ride safe.

 

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/ktm-adventure-05-bikepics-551437.jpg

[poromov]

It took 24hrs for me from SG to Bangkok, it was hell of ride )) 2100km!

[E.V.ilyn]

based on your schedule, you can probably make this an iron butt ride if you care for certification at all.

[Piss]

Originally posted by poromov@Apr 8 2006, 10:25 AM

It took 24hrs for me from SG to Bangkok, it was hell of ride )) 2100km!

wow...so nostalgic. it used to make me so proud, telling all my friends my own iron-butt stories.

 

then as i grew older, my budget got bigger.

[comics00]

Originally posted by Piss@Apr 7 2006, 08:30 PM

Is way too rush, in my opinion.

 

But due to leave constraint , i can understand. But take a step back n look at the schedule, is it worth it?

 

Anyway, take it as an experience. It'll be fun. Ride safe.

 

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/ktm-adventure-05-bikepics-551437.jpg

agree it is kinda rush. actually me mind not set yet as i m thinking not going KanchanaBuri that will allow another 2 days which means i can spend 2 nites b4 crossing Poipet on 17th Jul. will have to do the calculation of distance b4 endoesing my plan

[SBR750]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 17 2006, 11:24 PM

agree it is kinda rush. actually me mind not set yet as i m thinking not going KanchanaBuri that will allow another 2 days which means i can spend 2 nites b4 crossing Poipet on 17th Jul. will have to do the calculation of distance b4 endoesing my plan

hi comics,

 

as in my pm to u, me and another fren very interested to join u for this trip. if u dun mind us joining, lve me ur contacts n we can arrange for a meetup. thanks.

[kes]

just got this info today.

 

3 NCR 2006 to be hosted by Team Hanuman of Thailand.

 

Venue : Phuket, Thailand

 

Dates : Nov.17th Friday - Nov. 18th Saturday

 

Its a long way so that gives us the chance to block & reserve our annual leave.

 

I am considering organising a Southern Thailand Round Trip.

That would take us to Hatyai, Nakorn Si Thammarat, Samui Island, Ranong & Phuket for 3 NCR. That would likely be a 9 or 10 Days Trip with time to Enjoy Samui Island. If leave does not permit, we skip Nakorn Si Thammarat & Ranong & proceed to Phuket with Samui Big Bikes.

 

Given the 3 NCR dates, Mondays leave on 20th Nov seems neccesary.

 

Those keen on this Trip, pse PM me with your email addy & I'll update U when Event dates comes closer & I hv info on 3 NCR package price.

 

kes

[Nok97]

Your news oso damn fast...!

[comics00]

Originally posted by SBR750@Apr 20 2006, 03:50 PM

hi comics,

 

as in my pm to u, me and another fren very interested to join u for this trip. if u dun mind us joining, lve me ur contacts n we can arrange for a meetup. thanks.

yap think we need to start draft out our route asap.

feel free to call 97453272

[Pauche]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 21 2006, 02:43 AM

yap think we need to start draft out our route asap.

feel free to call 97453272

comic, count me in during ur meetup.

[nkan0]

Originally posted by Pauche@Apr 21 2006, 08:10 AM

comic, count me in during ur meetup.

Wah Pauche, u so free ah? too much leave alreadi issit?? everything also wanna join??? hehehe.... go find yr DP first lah....

[Pauche]

Originally posted by n@kan0@Apr 21 2006, 11:16 AM

Wah Pauche, u so free ah? too much leave alreadi issit?? everything also wanna join??? hehehe.... go find yr DP first lah....

no lah... comic is gg in July, while our plans are for Dec.

DP slowly lah.... prolly start finding in Sept/Oct.

[SimplyBoChap]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 7 2006, 04:04 PM

Fri 14 - Leave by mid-nite

Sat 15 - Haw Hin

Sun 16 - Poipet

Mon 17 - Siem Reap

Tue 18 - Siem Reap

Wed 19 - KanchanaBuri

Thu 20 - KanchanaBuri

Fri 21 - Hatyai

Sat 22 - S'pore

Sun 23 -

Hi word of advise,

do not just factor in the distance

IMHO most important factor is road condition.

Nothing in Thailand will prepare you for Arranyapathet to Siem Reap.

Took me a few hours at less than 50Km/h to cross the 150Km from Siem Reap to Poi Pet.

So good luck if you are thinking of riding from Siem Reap to Kanchanaburi(the whole width of Thailand) in 1 day before the sun sets.

Anyway if you want to enter Angkor with your bike, by right cannot.

But by left , Park bike away from main entrance,

walk to the Main Entrance purchase ticket.

Return to bike and enter by different road.

If you need map, can get easily in S.R. at the pubs.

 

Pauche, if you are going go check out Zone 1 disco !!!

[comics00]

Originally posted by SimplyBoChap@Apr 22 2006, 07:54 PM

Hi word of advise,

do not just factor in the distance

IMHO most important factor is road condition.

Nothing in Thailand will prepare you for Arranyapathet to Siem Reap.

Took me a few hours at less than 50Km/h to cross the 150Km from Siem Reap to Poi Pet.

So good luck if you are thinking of riding from Siem Reap to Kanchanaburi(the whole width of Thailand) in 1 day before the sun sets.

Anyway if you want to enter Angkor with your bike, by right cannot.

But by left , Park bike away from main entrance,

walk to the Main Entrance purchase ticket.

Return to bike and enter by different road.

If you need map, can get easily in S.R. at the pubs.

 

Pauche, if you are going go check out Zone 1 disco !!!

bro, thanks for advise. me will reconsider KanchanaBuri, may leave it for next trip that i will have more time for the return leg.

 

SBR750 & Panche, i will try to come out with the route & distance by Sunday 30th Apr.

btw boon16 has also express interest in joining us

[luN]

If you set off early from Siem Reap i.e. just when there sunlight. You should able to reach K-town before sun set, provided you are comfortable to travel at least 50km/h on route 5 & 6.

 

Try using #329 instead of #346.

#346 = Heavy traffic Single lane + bad condition.

 

Kanchanaburi definately worth the ride there.