papa al Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Does the bike use hi-octane or regular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 7 hours ago, papa al said: Does the bike use hi-octane or regular? From memory, 91 or 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanB Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I think if you have found (or been recommended) a good company you should use it, but check the bike out too, we only spent £10 having panels secured a 2nd mirror added, oil change and chain lubed. The people we met with problems bought their bike in HCMC and they didn't know much, plus they ragged the bikes...like the previous 100 owners. Had a fantastic time in VN thinking about going again, but would have a bigger bike next time, with a bigger fuel tank. With ASEAN happening I wonder how long it will be before we can take our own bike. Would love to ride down through Laos to HCM, head north to Hanoi and then cross back, a nice round trip loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 8:33 AM, chrissables said: As the rider you are responsible to to change the oil every 1,000 km, which is a pain Maybe that's how they trick you into lube-ing and adjusting the chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 papa getting excited. Today bought a 30l. dry-bag/daypack, schmancy thing, not cheap. My old ruck is about 5-6-years old and rough. Took it to my seamstress for a rebuild. Also bought a mesh seat-cover to take for the rental bike. Best B250 that a mocy-man can spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 7:49 AM, chrissables said: Have you a route planned yet? Mai Chau is stunning , south from there take a south east route through the mountains Pu Luong to Canh Nang, before looping back. Will look into that one. Norther loop looks interesting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 2 hours ago, papa al said: Will look into that one. Norther loop looks interesting too. thanks... still trying to work out my first 200k ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Looks like a great trip papa al. The bike you rented looks like a suped up version of an airblace probably airblade frame so should handle nicely. I am looking at riding Saigon to Hanoi this spring:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 10 hours ago, losworld said: Looks like a great trip papa al. The bike you rented looks like a suped up version of an airblace probably airblade frame so should handle nicely. I am looking at riding Saigon to Hanoi this spring:) AirBlade is very nice attractive automatic, but underbone frame of Winner... totally different. More like a Wave's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Send plenty of photos.. papa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) Been warned that it could be quite cold in northern mountains. ===> No heated grips as my Colorado KLR, so bought these off Ebay. B450 to my door. Edited December 14, 2017 by papa al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, papa al said: Been warned that it could be quite cold in northern mountains. ===> No heated grips as my Colorado KLR, so bought these off Ebay. B450 to my door. The Pass at Sapp is over 6,000 ft and north to the Chinese border it can get a tad nippy! 10 degrees there now and rainy Another place worth visiting if there.... http://vietnamcoracle.com/the-sapa-sin-ho-scenic-loop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 papa Hanoi Staying old quarter for a couple days. Streets closed to cars eves and much activity. Backpackers, older ‘farangs’, VN families and young peoples all eating drinking laughing= mellow scene. Heading north tomorrow or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 8 hours ago, papa al said: papa Hanoi Staying old quarter for a couple days. Streets closed to cars eves and much activity. Backpackers, older ‘farangs’, VN families and young peoples all eating drinking laughing= mellow scene. Heading north tomorrow or so. North to where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Mountains. ///////////// Hanoi flight: When flying out of BKK airport, stopped on concourse to buy a frozen coconut treat. B25. The sales clerk asked to see my passport & boarding pass. I need passport to buy ice-cream? Yes sir. I’ll pass. Buddha help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Many vendors of food and drink set up in the street. Can buy a draft beer for 5000VND. That’s ~7.2baht. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 Rode 300K Hanoi==>SonLa today. Decent road Scenic mountains a little bit smokey. The FI Honda Winners runs well. If not mistaken, rode last 200K on 3.2liter gasoline. Sounds too good. Better check again 2mor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 12/14/2017 at 8:26 AM, papa al said: Been warned that it could be quite cold in northern mountains. ===> No heated grips as my Colorado KLR, so bought these off Ebay. B450 to my door. Had to deploy big gloves but did't switch on batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 53 minutes ago, papa al said: Rode 300K Hanoi==>SonLa today. Decent road Scenic mountains a little bit smokey. The FI Honda Winners runs well. If not mistaken, rode last 200K on 3.2liter gasoline. Sounds too good. Better check again 2mor. If you continue along that road another 70km at Tuan Giao turn right the route through the mountains is wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, chrissables said: If you continue along that road another 70km at Tuan Giao turn right the route through the mountains is wonderful Might visit Diem Bien Phu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 How is the bike holding out? What are you snacking on as you ride? Be merry and have good cheer Papa.. on the pegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 13 hours ago, papa al said: Might visit Diem Bien Phu. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 Stopping for coffee /strong espresso/ now 1/2 from SonLa to DVP. There are spectacular vista and fun twists everywhere around these parts. Bike running fine. Seat is positioning me slightly more forward than ceeber. papa brought a mesh seat cover with, so that helps. Little shops selling snacks not too common in countryside. Oranges & tangerines at many stands. Pho = soup, everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Papa Al, I thought this was you puttering about in the hills in Vietnam. It's a Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Damrongsak said: Papa Al, I thought this was you puttering about in the hills in Vietnam. It's a Honda. No, papa has a mustachio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Damrongsak said: Papa Al, I thought this was you puttering about in the hills in Vietnam. It's a Honda. If he travels to Xin Man he may need these skills............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 On 12/25/2017 at 11:06 AM, papa al said: Stopping for coffee /strong espresso/ now 1/2 from SonLa to DVP. There are spectacular vista and fun twists everywhere around these parts. Bike running fine. Seat is positioning me slightly more forward than ceeber. papa brought a mesh seat cover with, so that helps. Little shops selling snacks not too common in countryside. Oranges & tangerines at many stands. Pho = soup, everywhere. What are your break times like? How's the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Cool, interacting with the friendly VN & tribal peoples. Back ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Currently in cafe in northrn VN somewhere NW of Sapa. Raining & forecast for same all day. Guess papa will sit tight until mañana. Have rain gear but... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Okay, back on the road to Sapa. 70km & VN's highest pass to cross. Still drizzly & quite chilly. [gulp] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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