chrissables

39 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Great photos, I recommend a trip to Doi Inthanon if you want cool to cold. King and Queen's garden well worth some camera time.

 

I'm just wondering how you manage to maintain concentration for hours, particularly on dirt roads. I'm sure I couldn't.

 

Safe travels.

Thanks, due to the amount of spills or near spill i have i think lack of concentration is my problem. ????

1 hour ago, Randell said:

Very glad to see that your well on the recovery road and frothing at the bit to get back at it Chris all the very best Rand

Thanks mate ????

9 hours ago, Pooreye said:

Good to start small scale after recovering! Nice drivable roads there, many times I drove up on Suthep to escape the heat downtown a few hours. 
But I think I never left the main tracks on that mountain, too many tourists around and maybe signposted not allowed to ride bike out in the jungle?

 

If you pass Doi Pui viewpoint eventually it turns to rough track, if you continue you come out at Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir.

21 hours ago, Onerak said:

Desperate people who fled their own country because their voices are not heard and women in their own countries have rejected them  come to Thailand, survive on "wife visa" and complain in this forum only because that is where their voices are heard amongst their own kind. And it provides entertainment for people like me who don't not have anything constructive to do. 

Talking from experience?

11 hours ago, Pooreye said:

I can`t tell exactly where, since I have not linked the pics to a specific place… 

Maybe if I scratch my head long enough I can remember some of them.

But back then I lived in Chiang Mai, and most of my trips was daytrips so up there somewhere haha. 

Helpful ????

I am the same, but now if an interesting place if i remember note where.

51 minutes ago, Pooreye said:

Me too have very fond memories of PCX riding up on mountan tops!
I start with looking at paper maps, both new and old ones. And internet maps too. Sooo many stunning looking mountains I don`t know where to start!

Very nice curvy steep uphill paved roads at first, then higher up on mountain turns into even steeper stone-filled dirt trails.
 

Pics from different mountains. And after taking them, the real fun starts!

Hours of crawling speed climbing for the poor burnt smelling PCX.

 

In retrospect, its unbelievable that nothing broke on all those trips, not even a flat! But one have to have a sense for when to babying the bike, otherwise it will be a long walk down in the dark. Always pack good shoes and 3 flashlights????

 

 

Great photos, where was that?

10 hours ago, papa al said:

Cool bike , good price.

113cc.?

A 150cc Raider d/s version would be super-duper.

 d/s, what is that?

33 minutes ago, anyone said:

omg, so long (and nice) journey, don't you feel pain in all body every single day?.. Your pelvic bones must be made of aluminum LOL

The riding is not an issue, off road riding is tiring as i'm not used it.

58 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Sorry did i make you laugh????

Smiling at my failings

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

I always try to pack my heavy stuff as low as possible on the bike but

you are not carrying a lot so you should have no balance problem.

I carry around 30kg or so,tent,sleeping bag,mattress and food and water.

I considered buying a new bike also this year but the CT125 is too expensive

for me and the Suzuki J crossover took too long to become available.

I settled for an older bike and it is pretty well ready now.

Need to change a few more things but i went for a short trip and it is ok for now.

 

I actually carry a lot, camera, laptop, kettle ..............besides clothing and normal travel things. But i tend to ride to a city, then go out exploring taking just a camera and basic things.

It works for me and at least now i can't ride i have my laptop and comforts instead of nothing to help pass the time.

9 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Falling of while going backwards???? I thought only Goldwing riders did that maneuvering in Taco Bell parking lots? 

Your trip does encourage me to build a Wave based farm track explorer. There are a few around town here. But I'm still looking for a donor bike.

I can and have fallen off a bike in just about anyway ???? 

The Thai farmers in the mountains always manage to go anywhere they want, follow their example.

1 hour ago, Neilly said:

That sucks mate, I've done my ribs a few times and it's not fun!

 

I love your ride reports and photos...hope you get well enough to continue soon ????

Thanks, yes not fun at all, and sure i will continue as soon as i can.

36 minutes ago, zyphodb said:

A great trip and pics, well done...

Thanks ????

7 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

What a fascinating series of posts with such beautiful photos, and a very refreshing change from much of the doom and gloom usually posted. IMO it shows a much more interesting side to Thailand than condos, beaches and a bar stool at a favourite beer bar!! The articles certainly reminded me of many happy years living as a country bumpkin in rural Lanna.

Thanks ???? 

Thailand has a lot to offer and it's fun finding it. 

29 minutes ago, malathione said:

What a great report! Thank you. And what a characterful motorbike you've chosen. A true classic!

Thanks, it's a fun bike and trip

4 minutes ago, jack7106 said:

Absolutely brilliant report and photos. Thank you kindly for sharing and if you need a hanger-on as your back up on one of your adventures – please give me a heads up. Take care and all the best.

Thank ????

Well i will stay in Chiang Mai area even when fit as i planned rides here already.

Where are you in Thailand?