NCC1701A Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I have a Kawasaki 650 Versys and I want to take it on the ferry to Koh Chang. Is this possible? anybody have experience with this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 yep, i had no issues at all with 1100 cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 yep, i had no issues at all with 1100 cc, same cost as a scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What's the town you catch the ferry from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Norway Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 The ferry goes from Natural Bay pier in Trat.Think there is 2 places.Close to each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Is it do-able on a Scooter from Pattaya? Googlemaps says 4 hours 20 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Norway Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: Is it do-able on a Scooter from Pattaya? Googlemaps says 4 hours 20 mins It is 270k from Pattaya to the pier.Do-able yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: Is it do-able on a Scooter from Pattaya? Googlemaps says 4 hours 20 mins Ab so rutery !! 6-8 hrs tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Is it do-able on a Scooter from Pattaya? Googlemaps says 4 hours 20 mins yes, i went with a whole gang once and most had a scooter, its a bit slower and more resting stops, but easily doable before sun goes down as long as you dont waste too much time in morning & stops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 48 minutes ago, poanoi said: yep, i had no issues at all with 1100 cc did you need to secure your bike somehow? i am thinking of the ferry maybe pitching back and forth a small amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: did you need to secure your bike somehow? i am thinking of the ferry maybe pitching back and forth a small amount. no, i may have used the central stand, thats it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Be careful of those roads on KC. They are liked polished marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Norway Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, BBJ said: Be careful of those roads on KC. They are liked polished marble. And look out for monkeys.Not the ones on the motorbikes???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 One of the S-turns, not for the squeamish The hairpin turn at Lonely Beach, don't try this at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, poanoi said: no, i may have used the central stand, thats it versys only has a kickstand. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Are there ATMs on Koh Chang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Are there ATMs on Koh Chang? i cant swear on it but it almost certainly has, its no small island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 thre is one incredibly steep incline right after a beautiful place with a sort of lagoon, one of the gang i went with fell over he couldnt handle it, but otherwise i think its as made for driving bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Are there ATMs on Koh Chang? Plenty of them. Koh Chang is quite a developed island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Is it do-able on a Scooter from Pattaya? Googlemaps says 4 hours 20 mins Once you get off the ferry you will have a few KM of extremely steep and twisty roads before you arrive at the more built up areas. If you are 2-up with a small amount of luggage on a small scooter, you may have to get off and push - seriously. Also, on auto scooters, where you can't select low gears, the downhill sections are quite exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farangwithaplan Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: versys only has a kickstand. ???? Unless there is a big swell, you will be fine. The barges are large and stable. Try to get loaded first so you can ride straight off when you land. Park the bike, whip off the boots and go upstairs to get a coffee and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 15 hours ago, NCC1701A said: versys only has a kickstand. ???? you can use those rubberbands with hooks to secure it on some structure if you feel uncertain, but it is not really needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Norway Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 6 hours ago, poanoi said: you can use those rubberbands with hooks to secure it on some structure if you feel uncertain, but it is not really needed You can get small cargo-straps in big C.Cost 3-400bth.Fits in youre pocket.Better yet.Thais have no clue how to open them????.Always had one under my bike-seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 There must be loads of bikes going over everyday, no drama i would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Norway Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Just now, scubascuba3 said: There must be loads of bikes going over everyday, no drama i would have thought No problem at all.Can be some rough sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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