Popular Post chrissables Posted January 3, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2023 Today I decided to go to the Maning Tea Estate area again near Chiang Dao exploring. The areas I wanted to ride were impossible as very steep off road beaten up single track I would not even want to walk up. The good part was the cloud cover broke and I had wonderful views of Chiang Dao from the south side. https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqDgxAE2L6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 4, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2023 I rode the long way to Nan today R118 turning onto R1252 winding through the mountains until riding north at the end on R1035 and various roads that are in the video below. A total of 359km. https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvE3PdXJw6 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Wow, great views. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted January 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2023 32 minutes ago, rhodie said: Wow, great views. Up Norf, Innit???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, rhodie said: Wow, great views. Everywhere it seems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooreye Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I saw you got the CT125 up to 115 km/h true gps speed?? That`s pretty good considering lower gearing and knobby tires???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, Pooreye said: I saw you got the CT125 up to 115 km/h true gps speed?? That`s pretty good considering lower gearing and knobby tires???? Surprisingly fast. ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Went on a similar trip on the loop… on moto it’s awesome way to see the countryside ..our ride was 6 days.,. Me , my son and a guy from Canada… luckily only stayed at one tourist town along the way due to getting dark… You’ve some awesome pictures and story to go with them…. Tha folks ate some of the nicest and accommodating people … really good people. I’d like to go riding up that way again but a bit of a ride from here inn NE Isaan to Chang Mai… thank you for sharing your journey absolutely awesome… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 hours ago, Pooreye said: I saw you got the CT125 up to 115 km/h true gps speed?? That`s pretty good considering lower gearing and knobby tires???? When loaded up and on long descents it picks up speed eventually. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randell Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 As always Chris well presented and wonderful photos and " picks up speed down hill loaded" made me laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Randell said: As always Chris well presented and wonderful photos and " picks up speed down hill loaded" made me laugh. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2023 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 What size rear sprocket are you using now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 10 hours ago, VocalNeal said: What size rear sprocket are you using now? 45 come from a click or similar bike, can't recall at present. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Whoa big jump. I am thinking of 36 to 39 you went from 39 to 45. How much do you weigh? I'm only about 75 kgs. But my explorer bike is only 110cc. Edited January 9, 2023 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 9 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Whoa big jump. I am thinking of 36 to 39 you went from 39 to 45. How much do you weigh? I'm only about 75 kgs. But my explorer bike is only 110cc. Maybe i must check, but i think size 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 11, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2023 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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 6:11 AM, chrissables said: 45 come from a click or similar bike, can't recall at present. Honda Click--- Automatic no chain no rear chain sprocket. // Cool side-stand. Maybe some lock-tite. // ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 10 hours ago, papa al said: Honda Click--- Automatic no chain no rear chain sprocket. // Cool side-stand. Maybe some lock-tite. // ???? I will add a nut to lock it. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 12, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2023 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 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randell Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Yes fantastic views and the air was very clear. Have seen a YouTube on the big Bore Kit being just what the doctor ordered for that extra bit of power for exactly those situation. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Randell said: Yes fantastic views and the air was very clear. Have seen a YouTube on the big Bore Kit being just what the doctor ordered for that extra bit of power for exactly those situation. Cheers. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2023 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 16, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2023 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrissables Posted January 17, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2023 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 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooreye Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Down in Mae Sariang corner there is a nice paved loop, and locals told me they very rarely see any foreigners there… maybe you know but for me it was new territory. Coming from north on 108, turn left into 1266, right into 4006, right again into 3035/5020 towards 3010. Then right into 3010 heading south. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Pooreye said: Down in Mae Sariang corner there is a nice paved loop, and locals told me they very rarely see any foreigners there… maybe you know but for me it was new territory. Coming from north on 108, turn left into 1266, right into 4006, right again into 3035/5020 towards 3010. Then right into 3010 heading south. 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Pooreye said: Down in Mae Sariang corner there is a nice paved loop, and locals told me they very rarely see any foreigners there… maybe you know but for me it was new territory. Coming from north on 108, turn left into 1266, right into 4006, right again into 3035/5020 towards 3010. Then right into 3010 heading south. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pooreye Posted January 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) It`s signposted Ban Tun, and in a village so you won`t miss it. And if you do miss it, just continiue and turn back after some 10 km of very nice road which suddenly turns into dirt. You can continiue on that dirt road too, maybe 2 km of dirt and thru a village and out on 1270, BUT this route (after it turns into dirtroad) is not nice either scenerywise or pavementwise, 1270 have zillions of potholes. Here you turn right if you like well paved looparound roads. Ps. I just spent one week in that corner of mhs loop, driving 300-500 km per day???? Edited January 18, 2023 by Pooreye I 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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