Nai Harn Classic Bike Meet?

[KarenBravo]

The bike mechanic whos services I use, has told me that on the evenings of the 11th and 12th March, there will be a classic bike meet held around Nai Harn lake, starting at around six. Bikes are supposedly coming from all over Thailand.

Anyone heard more about this?

Edited March 3, 2010 by KarenBravo

[CroBiker]

Yes Karen, there is a classic bike event scheduled for the said date:

Edited March 3, 2010 by CroBiker

[KarenBravo]

Many thanks.

I'll be there on my classic bike.

[katabeachbum]

Many thanks.

I'll be there on my classic bike.

it says "all bikes welcome". Even my Ninja 650R? or better ride a scooter?

[KarenBravo]

All types of bikes will be there, so my mechanic tells me.

[cdmtdm]

All types of bikes will be there, so my mechanic tells me.

Hi Karen what is your classic bike ??

[KarenBravo]

I'll take this customized 1981 Honda C90.

[Atmos]

I'll take this customized 1981 Honda C90.

more style than our Fino - but we'll be there for a look about the place.

[cdmtdm]

I'll take this customized 1981 Honda C90.

niiiiiicccccccccccceeeeee ride Karen

[bomier]

I will unfortunally miss this event, it would be a perfect time to show my vintage big bike, for the first time... ;-)

[steelepulse]

I was there yesterday taking my daughter to the playground area. Looked to be a fair number of bikes, some booths selling biker related gear as well as qute a few food vendors. There was also a beer chang booth and a stage that had a band playing. As I was leaving I passed by a table that sits in front of the access to the park and it looked like they were selling tickets. Probably going to be a lot of fun tonight.

[KarenBravo]

I was there last night. Lots of great bikes. A VW camper van that doubled as a bar.

Beers are 50 Baht (buy tickets and redeem them for a beer at any of the numerous bars). Cocktails and spirits are 89 Baht. Lots of good food. It costs 100 Bt if you are displaying a bike (think it's free otherwise).

Should be better today as word spreads.

[Atmos]

some pics from this evening; we left 8pm and very quiet, but expect things picked up later.

[Atmos]

and just a few more

[cdmtdm]

and just a few more

What a joke , ive seen better bike displays at Tesco Lotus carpark , 100 baht each to get in and all to see maybe 30 bikes which belong to various hog clubs none of which gave me wood .... next time these clubs want to do a fundraiser maybe classic bike show should be changed to classic piss up ...... ripped off !!!!!

[CroBiker]

What a joke , ive seen better bike displays at Tesco Lotus carpark , 100 baht each to get in and all to see maybe 30 bikes which belong to various hog clubs none of which gave me wood .... next time these clubs want to do a fundraiser maybe classic bike show should be changed to classic piss up ...... ripped off !!!!!

Yeah well....event name is misleading to be honest.

As far as entrance fees are concerned, I just rode in - nobody asked me to pay anything. Later, I noticed stand selling something and asked the lady what is it. She said it is 2 day entry card and proceeds from sale go to purchase of new trash bins for the area or something like that. I bought one without being pressured to do so.

First night there were about 80 bikes displayed all over the place. This was not really a bike show, just an event for bikers to get together and collect some money for good cause.

I expected to see some vintage bikes too, assumed they will be specially brought there for public viewing but that wasn't the case.

Anyhow, show was poorly organized IMO but that is understandable because it is the first time. Hopefully they'll learn on their mistakes and organize it better next year.

All sorts of bikes at display: from beautiful Honda C90 belonging to Karen Bravo (whom I met) to 1500-1800cc bikes.

There were bunch of those "mini bikes", no idea how you call them but they looked quite attractive.

Few customized choppers, most viewed was the one with skull gas tank.

As usual bunch of Harleys and there was impressive Gold Wing.

Noticed few sport bikes, namely R1, CBR 1000, BMW R1100, Buell, Black Bird, Ducati 900 etc...

I stayed until 10pm first night and went for agroup ride following day at 1pm. With police escort we went from Nai Harn lake to viewpoint where they gave us free beer , everybody very friendly, don't matter what bike you ride.

Then we cruised down the main road in Rawai all the way to Hayek Chalong before proceeding to Kata, Karon and resting at Kata View Point before going back to Nai Harn.

At that point, my bike and another Ducati were seriously overheating due to costant slow ride in 2nd gear. It took me 20 mins to restart the engine. Easy rider bikes were totaly unafected by heat and agonizingly slow ride.

Will post few pics later on.

[KarenBravo]

What a joke , ive seen better bike displays at Tesco Lotus carpark

Yes, but, can you get 50 Baht beers and 89 Baht Mojitos in Tesco's car-park?

[KarenBravo]

I was there the second night as well, which seemed quieter than the first night.

To be fair, the organisers said that next year it will be better organised, so, I presume that they know there have been deficiencies.

All in all it was a fun experience, everyone very friendly. I'll definitely be going next year. Best Mojitos I've ever had.

Edited March 13, 2010 by KarenBravo

[CroBiker]

Few Pics

[CroBiker]

Few more from Kata View Point....

[cdmtdm]

What a joke , ive seen better bike displays at Tesco Lotus carpark

Yes, but, can you get 50 Baht beers and 89 Baht Mojitos in Tesco's car-park?

If the event was named Nai Harn cheap Beer and Mojitos ..... then i would understand , it was supposed to be a classic bike show with classic bikes from all over Thailand ,the only classic bike was yours Karen..... actually you win the award for best classic bike it is very nice ...... i expected some real classics instead of second rate hogs ...... i look forward to seeing the new bins at the beach ........

[classix]

Where does it say classic bike.I read only Naiharn Bike Event.So i think say did well.Livebands cold fairpriced beer,top location .the 100 baht are ok.I think also next year entrance free;what more you want?By the way i like classicbikes .Lets make a party classicbikes.May look heroesendmc website some classics there.i kick 3 bikes from the 70 here Kawa z900 ,yam xs650,Cb750 and i had here 125 175 and 90 hondas classic.If i have no more money for my beer i open my livingroomlooks already like acecafephuket at the old road to airport.i look forward to phuketbikeweek special Sunday evening Lek Fei the ozzy osborne from thailand he gives usually a good show.For the displayers go to Juncylon.For the oldstyle dude beachparty 3 days rules with end in rockcity.

[starkey_rich]

"Where does it say classic bike"

I was wondering that

NaiHarn Bike Event. All bikers welcome is what I read.

Has anyone read the comments posted in the Gazette.I thought I had moved to middle class Britain or bible belt USA when I read them.

Smelly horrid bikers with those noisy machines.

Some people really need to get a life here.

[CroBiker]

Amateurish video made by me, no flames please ......

About 40-50 bikers in a group ride on 12/03.

PART 1:

PART 2:

Edited March 14, 2010 by CroBiker

[cdmtdm]

"Where does it say classic bike"

I was wondering that

NaiHarn Bike Event. All bikers welcome is what I read.

Has anyone read the comments posted in the Gazette.I thought I had moved to middle class Britain or bible belt USA when I read them.

Smelly horrid bikers with those noisy machines.

Some people really need to get a life here.

Read the first post by Karen , Nai Harn Classic Bike show , thats how i found out about it , i have two ducatis a 73 -750 sport and a 78 -900 supersport i call these classic bikes .... mis leading event thats all and to top it off i see another classic bike show come dance party coming up ...... fundraisers for what ??? show me the classic bikes not the beer and dance floor i can get that in Patong anyday .........

[LivinLOS]

two ducatis a 73 -750 sport and a 78 -900 supersport

Nice.. Any pics ??

[cdmtdm]

two ducatis a 73 -750 sport and a 78 -900 supersport

Nice.. Any pics ??

sure pm me and i will send you some ....... bikes are in oz..... sadly not here due to customs

[LivinLOS]

Ahh explains it.. 70's ducis here not too many..

[JOESHEAD]

What a joke , ive seen better bike displays at Tesco Lotus carpark , 100 baht each to get in and all to see maybe 30 bikes which belong to various hog clubs none of which gave me wood .... next time these clubs want to do a fundraiser maybe classic bike show should be changed to classic piss up ...... ripped off !!!!!

The ticket was for both days. If you minus the free can of beer, it cost about 30 baht to get in each day. Not sure what you ususaly get for 30 baht, but I had a good time both nights.

Events aren't as easy to organise as people would think. If they go again next year I'm sure it will improve. I'll be there for sure. Location is fantastic for a small event like that.

[cdmtdm]

The ticket was for both days. If you minus the free can of beer, it cost about 30 baht to get in each day. Not sure what you ususaly get for 30 baht, but I had a good time both nights.

Events aren't as easy to organise as people would think. If they go again next year I'm sure it will improve. I'll be there for sure. Location is fantastic for a small event like that.

sorry joe missed out on the free can of beer would have made all the difference , never offered to us on the second night .... anyway back to the point not about the beer but about the bikes , appreciate the effort the organisers made it is not easy and the location is great , but what about the CLASSIC bikes ??? from all over Thailand thats why i went , cheap beer everywhere with no entry fee .....