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All done, nearly right ????

Today I changed my plan and chose to explore a road that vaguely follows a small river out of Mae Sariang to this point. https://goo.gl/maps/tFmwpZySyPQNoKUFA I continued riding until I came to the Salawin National Park entrance, a different one than I have used before and not marked on Google maps as far as I could see. I was charged 220 baht for the bike and me but after being told the road was in good condition for nearly 40 km until it turns to track I decided to carry on. The road had barriers to the side tracks along the way for some reason but not long into my ride I saw a track up to a small hill which would be a good photo point. There was a farmer there and I asked him if I could go up, he replied yes and started telling me he had no fuel. I carry a spare liter so sorted him out and rode up to take photos. As I was riding down a got tangled up in bailing wire that wrapped its self around the rear sprocket, chain and brakes. 15 minutes of cutting and pulling finally cleared it. I then continued riding until the road turned to track, 18.35338, 97.69477 I carried on a while before deciding to return. A good idea as not long after my chain came off. And for some reason I had packed the spanners back in another bag that was not with me. This led to me riding slowly back hoping to find help. Along the way I found two guys repairing a puncture and asked for their help. Unfortunately in their haste to help me they rounded the locking nuts. But eventually it was tightened as best it could be. Being Sunday the motorbike shop here was shut so a new chain will wait until tomorrow. At the hotel a Malaysian guy tried to help too, but a new chain is definitely needed. Carrying on the route I was on it seems there are many tracks for off road riders, maybe a way in avoiding to fee too. https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOnK5nrzB6

Another great ride with stunning views today. I was told about this route (thanks Pooreye) and decided I must ride it as I had ridden the beginning and the end parts before and missed the turn that completes loop. Anyone who rides to see views and likes twisty mountain roads will like this ride. No off road on the actual loop, but plenty in the area for sure. My route north from Mae Sariang on route R108 turning east on R1266. 18.376711,97.942312 then here and onto 18.277718, 98.061433. Then Mae Sariang. If you put these in Google maps it will show the route. https://www.relive.cc/view/vZqN7gXJY3v

I left Pai this morning heading west and then south for my next stop at Mae Sariang. A great ride of 270 km through the mountains. I have stopped here many times and enjoy this area.

Another great ride today, west along R1095 from Pai and north on R1226 to Ban Banjo. https://goo.gl/maps/mF42FypX7WCWWGoJ7 From here I continued all the way to the Burmese border and onto Ban Pang Mapha. https://goo.gl/maps/6H2s6TNQSDgz2z6Q8 On return i stopped at Wat Mai Lan that has views down into Burma. Leaving there I to a left up a track that went towards villages the are on the border or in no mans land hoping to get some photos/ But not far along there was an Army Base. From here I returned to Pai. https://www.relive.cc/view/vevW8JPEJGO

Cheers Mate ????

Today I rode the back road towards Wiang Haeng to see an ancient temple on the way Phrathat Mueang Noi. https://goo.gl/maps/GprMbHD26oN8ZsJH8 This used to be more track than road, now it is concreted more than before. There are good views along the route and it’s worth riding. https://www.relive.cc/view/vRO7JKjBjKv

Great, a good day out from Mae Sariang, thanks.

Google maps has only one Ban Tun and its a long way away ???? Ban Tun ตำบล บ้านตุ่น Mueang Phayao District Phayao 56000

Hi, do you have any way points, town or village names? After 1266 and 4006 i cant see on my google map the other road numbers. I will check more later, thanks.

I may have ridden some of that route, i will check on google maps. Thanks, i'm always looking for new roads to ride. A lot in that area a getting paved it changes all the time. ????

Today I left Chiang Mai and rode to Pai as I start my ride home the long way. An easy ride and after checking in to my hotel I went to a viewpoint I have never been to before just outside of Pai. Yun Lai viewpoint. https://goo.gl/maps/oUQQYsyWQJuVpxbZ6 It was well worth the short ride up to it and great views. https://www.relive.cc/view/vE6JXJJJgxv

Yesterday I spent a few hours sightseeing in Tweechol Botanical Garden, nice place. Today I went riding on small roads north alongside the Mae Ping River followed by riding up to Kaeo reservoir and back to Chiang Mai. https://goo.gl/maps/DRShVcrrUQL9YnS19 https://www.relive.cc/view/vNOP4dzJd2O

Today’s ride was to the Thai National Radio Observatory. Which is located in nice park area. https://goo.gl/maps/RwsTXrqJ9tA1AeCS6 For some reason It was not open to the public. From here I rode to Mae Muang view point here. https://goo.gl/maps/RwsTXrqJ9tA1AeCS6 There was a barrier to stop further exploring unfortunately. https://www.relive.cc/view/v36A3mB8mZv

Hi Randall, yes i have seen Eddie Bright who has a youtube site out of Chiang Mai, "Lazy Dog Productions" And have ridden his bike, but not up steep mountain tracks.

I went exploring the mountains south of the river Kok today, again an area I have been before. It’s a nice ride south from Chiang Rai then heading west on R1208 and then north up into the mountains, the coffee growing area. After Huai Chomphu 19.969417, 99.616250 I missed a correct turn point due to adding a waypoint in the wrong place. From high in the mountains I went down to the valley floor on very steep sand and clay tracks to where there was a small stream crossing. Not long after I realized I had gone wrong and needed to back track. This was too much for the bike even with a larger rear sprocket and in first gear. I came to a halt a few time and just managed to paddle my way up. By this time I decided to ride back rather than ride further into the wilderness. I am now definitely considering a big bore kit. Being alone on a track you may not be able to ride out of is not fun for me! But there were great views! https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOp3j4XeRv

I will add a nut to lock it. ????

My ride today was to explore some tracks alongside the River Kok west of Chiang Rai. I have ridden in this area before, but now a lot of the tracks have been concreted or graded ready for concrete I presume. I had to back track to the suspension bridge after missing the turn in the road works, but an easy and nice ride with good views. https://goo.gl/maps/dtVRMHvcbgps3Ror7 https://www.relive.cc/view/vJOKxAenew6

Today I met up with a friend Mike from Pattaya and his lovely lady to ride to Phu Chi Faa. For some reason some garages were out of fuel so we filled up before needed a few times when we spotted fuel for sale. Our first stop was the viewpoint at Phaya Phiphak Forest Park viewpoint for a few photos. As I parked up my side stand fell off, at least no crash this time! https://goo.gl/maps/rcPsceTB7ALenck46 From here we carried onto Doi Pha Tang. https://goo.gl/maps/n18b1WhLunLxruuV9 After a few photo’s we back tracked to ride up Phu Chi Fa. https://goo.gl/maps/1h5XrejmUwdwMEYq6 Here it got interesting! Mike rode ahead and as I started the climb I check I was in first gear but it was riding as if in second and came to a stop. This led to my third attempt at riding downhill backs with the front break locked on. I managed to control the bike and hit the rear brake and slide to a halt after about 7 meters of skidding. I rode to the start of the hill and Mike came back to laugh, which was hard not to do. He decided to ride up to take a photo at the top parking area and I started wondering what happened. I went down through all the gears when stationary then back into first. For some reason now first gear felt to be a lot lower gear. (If someone has any ideas what happened please advise) So with the low first gear I rode up ok in first gear but no problem. We decided not to walk to the sumit and returned by the same route. Honda Club in Chiang Rai fitted a new aftermarket side stand and all is good. https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vjkx9PBYO

Maybe i must check, but i think size 45.

45 come from a click or similar bike, can't recall at present.

I decided to ride east of Nan today again with no actual plan but I wanted to ride some of R1243 that heads south following the Laos border and is a favorite road of mine. On the way I turned off to ride some farmer tracks. I was not in high mountains but its surprising how steep some of these tracks are, basically first gear riding but enjoyable. Anyone wanting to improve their green lane riding should volunteer working with the locals, you will learn a lot! On one section through a rubber tree plantation a guy ran out to stop me stating the track impassable. I parked up to take photos and for sure the path ahead was a steep downhill ride with no sign of recent tracks. It was probably washed away in the rainy season. After riding out and onto paved road I went to one viewpoint https://goo.gl/maps/abCFtNp3v9ZfGfUf6 and then looped back to Nan, a great ride today. https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qkGVgL53q

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When loaded up and on long descents it picks up speed eventually. ????

Everywhere it seems.