banglay Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hi All looking to drive from Sattahip to Mae Sot (beginning of November) by motorbike ..any recommendation/tips of the fastest route preferably by-passing BKK as much as possible ..... looking to do the journey in one day . and if you know a couple of rest stops with decent food that would be helpful too ???? Thanks in advance Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwwYesNice1 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Rain gear, good quality rain gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 If you are using Google maps on a mobile there is a motorbike option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 That would be something long slog on a motorbike in one day unless it's a big bike and your fit. Don't see how you can avoid Bkk unless you take 2days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 48 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: If you are using Google maps on a mobile there is a motorbike option. Got a route planned out already . I was just wondering if anyone had a better route option I am always open for new ideas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: That would be something long slog on a motorbike in one day unless it's a big bike and your fit. Don't see how you can avoid Bkk unless you take 2days. this route avoids BKK and only add a few extra Km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, banglay said: this route avoids BKK and only add a few extra Km Looks good still a long slog in one day, these days I would stop the night half way. ???? Is there any tolls in that route or is a proper bike route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Looks good still a long slog in one day, these days I would stop the night half way. ???? Is there any tolls in that route or is a proper bike route. No Toll roads on this route . ... and 10hrs on the saddle doesn't phase me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 Is there a reason for not wanting to stop and see some sites on the way? I often do long rides like that if there is nothing interesting for me to stop and see, but usually i like to in the scenery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, banglay said: No Toll roads on this route . ... and 10hrs on the saddle doesn't phase me Well you're gonna get traffic anyway anywhere near Bkk and it's outskirts so be safe. That is not the sort of biking in Thailand I would enjoy I would stop at least 2 nights on the way. I understand if ya just wanna get there so 'ride to live'. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, chrissables said: Is there a reason for not wanting to stop and see some sites on the way? I often do long rides like that if there is nothing interesting for me to stop and see, but usually i like to in the scenery. Yeah ! it's to get me to the start of my road trip proper ... After leaving Mae Sot it'll be at a more relaxed pace and taking in the local sites about 300Km +/- 50km each day the red line a rough idea of my route ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, banglay said: Yeah ! it's to get me to the start of my road trip proper ... After leaving Mae Sot it'll be at a more relaxed pace and taking in the local sites about 300Km +/- 50km each day the red line a rough idea of my route ... Nice route, i have done similar a few times. But now i ride to a place with good amenities, stay a few days and go exploring before moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, banglay said: Yeah ! it's to get me to the start of my road trip proper ... After leaving Mae Sot it'll be at a more relaxed pace and taking in the local sites about 300Km +/- 50km each day the red line a rough idea of my route ... To get to Maesot the road where you turn right quite a way out of Tak is where the beginnings of the mountain roads. If you want my advice stay a night in Tak because you'll be tired by then and getting through into the mountain roads can have many hazards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Kwasaki said: To get to Maesot the road where you turn right quite a way out of Tak is where the beginnings of the mountain roads. If you want my advice stay a night in Tak because you'll be tired by then and getting through into the mountain roads can have many hazards. Also it's nice there and you can take the slower road R1175 which is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, chrissables said: Also it's nice there and you can take the slower road R1175 which is great. Never heard of R1175 it was the R12 all the way, haven't been that way in a while, Sukhothai opened an imm office so no need to go Maesot imm anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Never heard of R1175 it was the R12 all the way, haven't been that way in a while, Sukhothai opened an imm office so no need to go Maesot imm anymore. It's just north of Tak and goes through Mae Tuen Forest Park and come out onto the 105 at Mae Ramat. It's a slower road, but my preference due to views. 1107 Tambon Ko Taphao, Amphoe Ban Tak, Chang Wat Tak 63120 17.064003, 99.048825 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, chrissables said: It's just north of Tak and goes through Mae Tuen Forest Park and come out onto the 105 at Mae Ramat. It's a slower road, but my preference due to views. 1107 Tambon Ko Taphao, Amphoe Ban Tak, Chang Wat Tak 63120 17.064003, 99.048825 Have you any personal recommendation for accommodation(one night stop0ver) in the Tak area before you reach the 1175... and price ect Cheers ???? Edited September 21, 2021 by banglay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 47 minutes ago, banglay said: Have you any personal recommendation for accommodation(one night stop0ver) in the Tak area before you reach the 1175... and price ect Cheers ???? I have stayed here a few times, not the cheapest, but good value. https://goo.gl/maps/pe64QfbwsxhQsohw9 Not far from the beginning of 1175 the dam is worth a visit. https://goo.gl/maps/LM6TxHLvzpehyRQk7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, banglay said: Have you any personal recommendation for accommodation(one night stop0ver) in the Tak area before you reach the 1175... and price ect Cheers ???? If the weather is good as you near MHS take a ride up Ban Microwave, keep going to the masts there, just past them some of the best views in the area are there. It is a steep road, one of the steepest in the country. https://goo.gl/maps/sZKZnytjNTZrwQw99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, chrissables said: If the weather is good as you near MHS take a ride up Ban Microwave, keep going to the masts there, just past them some of the best views in the area are there. It is a steep road, one of the steepest in the country. https://goo.gl/maps/sZKZnytjNTZrwQw99 Cheers that's on my route I'll check it out thx ???? any suggestion appreciated PS the Dam can you ride you bike over it ? Edited September 21, 2021 by banglay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 hours ago, chrissables said: It's just north of Tak and goes through Mae Tuen Forest Park and come out onto the 105 at Mae Ramat. It's a slower road, but my preference due to views. 1107 Tambon Ko Taphao, Amphoe Ban Tak, Chang Wat Tak 63120 17.064003, 99.048825 Only been riding out for a couple hours a day until this covid thing calms down. Wouldn't want to stop in Maesot town again horrible place and at the moment has covid problems better to stop somewhere just outside before getting there that's if anything is open. Use to like the mountain road section. Don't know what the road is like now or the road that follows the border from Maesot to Mae hong son years ago there was nothing for a hundreds of kilos or more, lucky to get petrol from a farmhouse just off road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Don't know what the road is like now or the road that follows the border from Maesot to Mae hong son years ago there was nothing for a hundreds of kilos or more, lucky to get petrol from a farmhouse just off road. Plenty accomidation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, papa al said: Plenty accommodation. Yeah I know been many times years ago. Would think best telephone places to make sure there open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Only been riding out for a couple hours a day until this covid thing calms down. Wouldn't want to stop in Maesot town again horrible place and at the moment has covid problems better to stop somewhere just outside before getting there that's if anything is open. Use to like the mountain road section. Don't know what the road is like now or the road that follows the border from Maesot to Mae hong son years ago there was nothing for a hundreds of kilos or more, lucky to get petrol from a farmhouse just off road. It's all good road now, changed so much. My last trip was this year on a Honda CT125, but i didn't hit R105 south until Mae Yuam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, banglay said: Cheers that's on my route I'll check it out thx ???? any suggestion appreciated PS the Dam can you ride you bike over it ? You can ride up to the dam, park and walk along some of it. Worth doing i think. This is my trip earlier this year in reverse to yours, have a look, they should be some ideas for you. What do you look for? Fast roads, good views........? https://aseannow.com/topic/1211660-honda-ct125-a-testing-ride-around-issan-and-the-north-of-thailand/ Edited September 21, 2021 by chrissables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, chrissables said: It's all good road now, changed so much. My last trip was this year on a Honda CT125, but i didn't hit R105 south until Mae Yuam. Doing rides out there on a 125 you have my respect. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Doing rides out there on a 125 you have my respect. ???? Riding through the Salawin National Park to the Salawin river was challenging, best in the dry season due to riding along some river beds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, chrissables said: Riding through the Salawin National Park to the Salawin river was challenging, best in the dry season due to riding along some river beds. Yeah but you miss my point of respect if you were on at least a CRF250L like I had out that way once, it was slow but river bed's no problem. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 48 minutes ago, chrissables said: You can ride up to the dam, park and walk along some of it. Worth doing i think. This is my trip earlier this year in reverse to yours, have a look, they should be some ideas for you. What do you look for? Fast roads, good views........? https://aseannow.com/topic/1211660-honda-ct125-a-testing-ride-around-issan-and-the-north-of-thailand/ Just had a quick run through your trip very similar to mine .. I am looking for off the beaten tracks too .. as much off road as possible ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Yeah but you miss my point of respect if you were on at least a CRF250L like I had out that way once, it was slow but river bed's no problem. ???? I have Honda Rally, but keep falling off 555555 Only off once on the CT, and that was alongside the Salawin river, very steep and the front tyre hit a rock causing a wonderful, but uncontrolled wheelie ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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