Furioso Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I've got the itch..thousands of km's up north through Myanmar and beyond. At least a 30 day trip, it's gonna take me a year to prepare. My problem is I don't know what bike to get. One friend even suggest a big SYM 400. Royal Enfield has that new 450 Himalayan out, not sure if that's the right ride. Maybe the 411? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Honda Transalp could be a decent choice. Myanmar would be a bit too risky for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Honda 500x or Kawasaki Versys 650. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fondue zoo Posted January 9 Popular Post Share Posted January 9 for Myanmar these days 1 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post papa al Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Maybe Honda CT125. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 minutes ago, papa al said: Maybe Honda CT125. Good suggestion. https://aseannow.com/topic/1211660-honda-ct125-a-testing-ride-around-issan-and-the-north-of-thailand/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1278615-an-entertaining-tour-by-ct125/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Which of any bike would be easiest to fix when in the middle of nowhere ? The Himalayan is certainly a viable option.... Perhaps also the CRF. I don't think it needs to be a 'big thing' when not eating up motorway miles, and something lighter which is easier to get on and off boats (across planks or whatever adventures arise)... 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 On 1/9/2024 at 3:43 PM, Furioso said: I've got the itch..thousands of km's up north through Myanmar and beyond. At least a 30 day trip, it's gonna take me a year to prepare. My problem is I don't know what bike to get. One friend even suggest a big SYM 400. Royal Enfield has that new 450 Himalayan out, not sure if that's the right ride. Maybe the 411? Given where you are going, a reputation for reliability should be #1 on your list of needs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Lacessit said: Given where you are going, a reputation for reliability should be #1 on your list of needs. Honda CB___. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Honda's for the shops... CB ____ as Sir Papa indicated.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 13 hours ago, papa al said: Honda CB___. For long distance riding? Personally an upright position bike is what I’d consider such as a Kawa VX/Honda X and as you previously mentioned CT for long hauls. Though raising the handlebar on a CB***R would get close, still there’s an issue with the position of the foot pegs. Edited January 11 by novacova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 1/9/2024 at 3:43 PM, Furioso said: I've got the itch..thousands of km's up north through Myanmar and beyond. At least a 30 day trip, it's gonna take me a year to prepare. My problem is I don't know what bike to get. One friend even suggest a big SYM 400. Royal Enfield has that new 450 Himalayan out, not sure if that's the right ride. Maybe the 411? https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-rides-motorcycle-20000-kilometres-from-thailand-to-france#:~:text=A Thai man went viral,in southern Thailand to France. On a bmw gs 1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Surely one that someone won't think they need more than you. Sorry for the negativity, I lost a friend in another country for his pedal bike. Edited January 11 by bunnydrops addition 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, bunnydrops said: Surely one that someone won't think they need more than you. Sorry for the negativity, I lost a friend in another country for his pedal bike. Sorry for your loss... But, how is this relevant ? I lost a friend in a car crash in the UK years ago, which carries an equal degree of irrelevance to this topic. Careful crossing the road in Thailand... etc etc... we can't all be scared of 'the worst possible outcome', there would be no adventure left in any of us. I for one admire anyone who wishes to undertake such a trip, I'd love to do so but am constrained by family and work commitments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jvs Posted January 11 Popular Post Share Posted January 11 Buy a small bike if you go alone. A bigger bike will be a lot of trouble on small roads and paths. in case of a break down any local bike shop can have you on your way in no time. Bigger bike?Where to get parts? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Sorry for your loss... But, how is this relevant ? I lost a friend in a car crash in the UK years ago, which carries an equal degree of irrelevance to this topic. Careful crossing the road in Thailand... etc etc... we can't all be scared of 'the worst possible outcome', there would be no adventure left in any of us. I for one admire anyone who wishes to undertake such a trip, I'd love to do so but am constrained by family and work commitments. Car accidents or crossing roads is not the same as being killed because someone wants what you are riding on. Yes, life is a risk, but it is best not to be walking around a ghetto wearing gold chains unless you have a lot of friends there. Sticking to the main roads, I guess not much trouble. Riding alone on "The roads less traveled" can be risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 10 hours ago, novacova said: For long distance riding? Personally an upright position bike is what I’d consider such as a Kawa VX/Honda X and as you previously mentioned CT for long hauls. Though raising the handlebar on a CB***R would get close, still there’s an issue with the position of the foot pegs. CB500 or CRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 1/9/2024 at 3:43 PM, Furioso said: I've got the itch.. Itchyboots gots CRF. Anything bigger .... I need a long ride--out of Thailand yes. papa book flights BKK/ Danang Feb 1-29 Will rent Honda Winner 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 5 hours ago, bunnydrops said: 9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Sorry for your loss... But, how is this relevant ? I lost a friend in a car crash in the UK years ago, which carries an equal degree of irrelevance to this topic. Careful crossing the road in Thailand... etc etc... we can't all be scared of 'the worst possible outcome', there would be no adventure left in any of us. I for one admire anyone who wishes to undertake such a trip, I'd love to do so but am constrained by family and work commitments. Expand Car accidents or crossing roads is not the same as being killed because someone wants what you are riding on. Yes, life is a risk, but it is best not to be walking around a ghetto wearing gold chains unless you have a lot of friends there. Sticking to the main roads, I guess not much trouble. Riding alone on "The roads less traveled" can be risky. Ah, I get your meaning now... you meant, a bike that is not flashy enough to get mugged for because your friend was mugged and killed for a bicycle. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Ah, I get your meaning now... you meant, a bike that is not flashy enough to get mugged for because your friend was mugged and killed for a bicycle. Found shot dead on the mountain road between Oaxaca and the coast. Still had his wallet and the money in it. The only thing missing was his expensive touring bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 1/9/2024 at 3:43 PM, Furioso said: My problem is I don't know what bike to get. An old-fashioned bike with carburetor which you can service yourself - or at least you know it well enough to know what's wrong if something is wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 it's not on topic, but this looks amazing. I envy you guys. https://www.nomadicknights.com/adventures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gargamon Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 (edited) Almost 20 years ago we started in Cambodia, went through Laos, then the full length of Thailand and then down to Singapore where we put the bikes on a ferry to Malaysian Borneo. Biked across that to Sandakan where we got a ferry to Zamboanga and then to Cebu and another to Ormoc from which we went to Angeles City. Sold my bike there for about $1000 more than I bought it in Cambodia. We used Suzuki DR-650s for this. Simple, easy to maintain. Edited January 12 by gargamon 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Some people in myanmar know they gonna get a free bike next year lol. Anf preparing a year? Seems you are just bored. What is there even to prepare, just ride. Edited January 12 by ChaiyaTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said: Some people in myanmar know they gonna get a free bike next year lol Couldn't take bikes into Myanmar when we checked. IIRC, Vietnam was cc restricted then too. Myanmar wouldn't even let locals drive motorbikes back then. Only police and military. Don't know if it's changed or not. Probably not with the deterioration of the country since. Edited January 12 by gargamon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, bunnydrops said: Found shot dead on the mountain road between Oaxaca and the coast. Still had his wallet and the money in it. The only thing missing was his expensive touring bike. Damn, that's sad I'll never go to Mexico unless it changes for the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, gargamon said: Couldn't take bikes into Myanmar when we checked. IIRC, Vietnam was cc restricted then too. Myanmar wouldn't even let locals drive motorbikes back then. Only police and military. Don't know if it's changed or not. Probably not with the deterioration of the country since. I think you can get through but notify them in advance and they'll arrange an escort. I believe some people go around through Laos but then you have to go through China. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said: Some people in myanmar know they gonna get a free bike next year lol. Anf preparing a year? Seems you are just bored. What is there even to prepare, just ride. You're right my one year prep will be to take short then increasingly longer trips around Thailand. Next year will be one or more months out of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/12/2024 at 12:53 PM, Furioso said: I think you can get through but notify them in advance and they'll arrange an escort. I believe some people go around through Laos but then you have to go through China. Check, but I think you cannot ride in China without an escort, and I would say that would not be free. How about Yamaha SR400, simple bike been around a long time, they are available new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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