Royal Enfield’s and CRF trip August 2024

[chrissables]

Two Enfield 500cc Bullets and a Honda CRF300L heading to North Thailand.

Day 1. Pattaya to Korat, Vespa mike on his Enfield Bullet, Ray on his CRF and I was on my Enfield too.

Ray and I met up in Pattaya and rode towards Bang Saray to meet with Mike. Unfortunately Mike had been tied up, literally by a stray lady and was late. I promised not tell anyone though.

From there we headed through the countryside past Bomb Mountain and north through some great countryside with many stops to photograph Mike attempting roadside repairs from unfinished custom work that had been done on the bike. Eventually all was sorted with zip ties and some welding.

Mike was quiet happy I photographed some of this!

A 395km ride, we have a similar distance planned for tomorrow.

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[jvs]

Enjoy your ride guys and stay safe!

 

[chrissables]

Day 2. Korat to Lomsak, 12.08.24

Today we left earlier than yesterday and after some hassle we worked out how to get to the north side of Korat’s still being built motorway.

The first stop was at a wind farm off R5004, here.

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After a quick lunch we stopped at Khao Phang Hoei Viewpoint, here.

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Form here riding north east of R21 on R2275 up to Lomsak. A 360km ride with no rain.

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[chrissables]

Day 3. Lomsak-Phu Tubberk-Phitsanulok

Today our first stop was Phu Tubberk, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DSVRTjK3Ww79S7pw7

There was a lot of cloud around which we rode through to clearer views.

We then rode and on to Khao Kho, here.

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Then north to road 12 and to our hotel in Phitsanulok, Lithai Hotel, here.

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My waterproof jacket zip broke and was repaired for free by a lady running a shop from the back of her pickup, it took her and 10 seconds!

There has been some heavy rain late afternoon,  hopefully not tomorrow.

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[chrissables]

Day 4. Phitsanuluk to Tak

Today Ray and I rode an indirect route to Tak while Mike was left late due to some motorbike repairs.

Our first stop was a small farm track overlooking a small mountain Khao Ta-lom, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iJ7TtZqGNXVsDZcKA

The owner came out to chat and take photos and talk about his family, a really nice guy.

We then stopped at Phra Ruang Hot Springs, here.

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We then continued roughly following the Ping River towards Tak with a stop for photos at Wutthikun Bridge, here.

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[chrissables]

Day 5. Tak Loop.

Ray and I rode to the Bhumibol Dam, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwD4e36KKpBdBwrk8

This was our first stop today before back tracking and riding over the mountains on R1175. We stopped for photos on route before riding past Mae Sot and continuing back to Tak. A good ride again missing the rain and over 290km.

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[chrissables]

Day 6. Tak to Mae Sariang

Today Ray and I rode R1175 again before heading north on R105 with our first stop at Mon Kru Ba Sai, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dhvTdNcvQRw1L8XF9

Terrific views here and well worth a look.

At the bottom of the mountain we stopped for photos at Moei River Viewpoint, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJvUtPfAamQCn1iY7

From here we rode to Mae Tawo Pier, here.

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From here to Mae Sariang we hit some heavy showers, first rain of the trip.

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A 340km ride today.

[Randell]

As always beautifully crisp photos in  breathtaking locations. I always enjoy riding along with you Chris.

[chrissables]

2 hours ago, Randell said:

As always beautifully crisp photos in  breathtaking locations. I always enjoy riding along with you Chris.

Many thanks Randell, a few photos are from my friends, mostly mine 🙂

[chrissables]

Day 7. Mae Sariang-Salawin River Viewpoint ride.

After yesterdays long day Ray and I had an easy day today to the Salawin River at Mae Sam Laep, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6v6H7sFg9Sk1tqWr5

Ray went exploring north alongside the river up to the bamboo bridge river crossing, a ride I was not going to try on my Enfield.

Riding back we got a bit and decided to cancel further exploring.

A good morning exploring.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vwq1gBnZGLO

[chrissables]

Day 8. Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son

Ray and I left early this morning with our first stop at Ban Microwave, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mtoispvqzTCjrDiA6

The views are some of the best in Thailand in my view.

Ray rode on exploring for a while and we then rode on to Pha Bong Viewpoint, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1m2Bg36YNxeftp2S6

Before finding our hotel we rode up to Wat Pra That Doi Kongmu, here.

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From here are great views over Mae Hong Son.

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[PMZ]

Fabulous photos, I can imagine that was quite a trip, well done

[chrissables]

3 hours ago, PMZ said:

Fabulous photos, I can imagine that was quite a trip, well done

Ongoing trip 🙂

[chrissables]

Day 9. Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai

Todays ride was 232km through the mountains with one stop at Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xdT7bhaf5xMySUEC9

But most of the views were hidden by clouds.

We bypassed Pai and got caught in the rain as we arrived in Chiang Mai.

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[chrissables]

Day 12. Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi

After arriving at Chiang Mai a few days ago I hurt my ankle and decided to relax it a while. Due to all day rain on the Wednesday it was a good decision!

Yesterday I rode nonstop for 9 1/2 hours to Kanchanaburi, 677km with no rain at all.

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[lemonjelly]

Those Bullet 500 look gorgeous, especially the chrome models. I’ve heard stories of engine vibes being an issue though, how is it for you. Shame RE stopped producing them, I have a RE 650 GT and a bullet would be a nice stable mate.

[papa al]

Nice ride down.

I imagine more comfy on the RE vs CT125.?

You ditched the other guys

and are heading back to P town.?

[chrissables]

6 hours ago, lemonjelly said:

Those Bullet 500 look gorgeous, especially the chrome models. I’ve heard stories of engine vibes being an issue though, how is it for you. Shame RE stopped producing them, I have a RE 650 GT and a bullet would be a nice stable mate.

Some vibration, but nothing i worry about.

[chrissables]

5 hours ago, papa al said:

Nice ride down.

I imagine more comfy on the RE vs CT125.?

You ditched the other guys

and are heading back to P town.?

Yes the Enfield is more comfortable.

Ray was with me until Chiang Mai but decided to ride on from there.

Pattaya is my next destination, i think. 🙂

[chrissables]

Day 13. 23.08.24 Kanchanaburi Loop

Today I rode a loop following rivers and irrigation channels and visited a decrepit bridge I have been to before. A nice and easy 117 km ride.

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[chrissables]

Day 14. Kanchanaburi to Pattaya

Today was the final day of my trip and I completed 3638 km of mostly good riding and very little rain.

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[Randell]

Well done pal thanks for the ride.