squareflips Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I am planning to do the Mae Hong Son Loop next week. I was just wondering if I should put it on hold due to the rainy weather. Would it be a problem? Also, if I remember correctly, sometime in September, there was some severe flooding and damages. Is the loop safe to do on a compact car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I wouldn't worry about to much the majority of road work from CM to Pai is complete road in great shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 In fact the CM/Pai road is perfect (as of two weeks ago), however some reports are that the Pai/MHS stretch are less good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikhilch86 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 i am planning to do it in November 3rd week. Considering weather and road conditions, is it a good time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, nikhilch86 said: i am planning to do it in November 3rd week. Considering weather and road conditions, is it a good time?? A most excellent time of the year to do the loop. But there is usually some stretch of road in need of repair. Depending on your vehicles suspension just drive with appropriate caution. And if you haven't done so for awhile, check your brakes before departure. I prefer the northern loop using the Khun Yuam, Mae Chaem (that stretch of the 1263 was in need of repair earlier in the year) , Doi Inthanon option, but Mae Sariang also has its charms. By the way, always worth investing in the GT-Rider MHS Loop map for side trip and day trip options on the loop such as the Mong Microwave village. Edited October 4, 2016 by Johpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikhilch86 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) I will be doing Chiang Mai-Mae sariang-Mae hong son-Pai-Chiang mai. Planning to rent a big bike from Tony's. @Johpa, Yes definitely. I will get it. Edited October 4, 2016 by nikhilch86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 On 10/3/2016 at 5:40 PM, chiang mai said: In fact the CM/Pai road is perfect (as of two weeks ago), however some reports are that the Pai/MHS stretch are less good. there is construction and repair work from MHS to PAI road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareflips Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks for the update guys. Its a go for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikhilch86 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 @sqaureflips, keep me posted bro.. About your ride, road amd weather conditions... Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainiain101 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Just got back from MHS via Pai, and the road was fine, with only some minor repair work going on. Road was busier than I can recall for this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareflips Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 On 10/7/2016 at 0:29 AM, nikhilch86 said: @sqaureflips, keep me posted bro.. About your ride, road amd weather conditions... Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk Got back sometime last week. Rode for about a week. Road was great from Chiangmai -> Pai with some parts in need of repair / currently repairing to Mae Hong Son. Overall, good drive and weather was great! Only had 1 night of rain, but that is late in the evening. Make sure your tires are in good condition and pay attention to them as mine developed a budge despite checking on correct tire pressure every early morning. Luckily it developed at the end of the loop back in Chiangmai and I was able to easily replace it. Also beware that some drivers don't like slowing down on curves and will move and take over opposite lanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikhilch86 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 hours ago, squareflips said: Got back sometime last week. Rode for about a week. Road was great from Chiangmai -> Pai with some parts in need of repair / currently repairing to Mae Hong Son. Overall, good drive and weather was great! Only had 1 night of rain, but that is late in the evening. Make sure your tires are in good condition and pay attention to them as mine developed a budge despite checking on correct tire pressure every early morning. Luckily it developed at the end of the loop back in Chiangmai and I was able to easily replace it. Also beware that some drivers don't like slowing down on curves and will move and take over opposite lanes. Cool... thanks mate... I will surely check on tires before leaving for ride. Which bike you rode?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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