This is a really unique Thailand off road motorcycle tour. These two Karen locals on the banks of the Suriya River (Myanmar border) seem quite focused on some drama? They're watching to see if Bob's KLX 250 will fall through the raft before it reaches the Thai-side of the river. Looks like she enjoyed the entertainment? 0700am & a chilly morning to head off into the border jungle for sure Despite the cold weather everyone pretty keen and ready I wonder if they're headed in the same direction? A very cute child at the … [Read more...]
An off road motorcycle tour along the Myanmar border
0600am start, you know it's early (& dark) when you're up to see the monks giving their blessing A quick breakfast around the market then time to head north on the jungle trails This route is a fantastic route filled with endless water crossings and never ending changes in scenery. First stop. about 3 hours down the trail, was to a small village where Jack's father was. Here benzine was available, lunch & some shade for some quick repairs. Jonny had the wires pull out of his electric start assembly and had it fixed in no time Jack's … [Read more...]
Laos motorcycle tour to Phonsavan, Laos – A Vietnam War scrap hunters paradise
On one of our Laos motorcycle tours, you'll see a bit of Thailand and a lot of Laos. From Thailand eastwards to Laos. The views are pretty good Interesting fish trap Headed eastwards towards Phonsavan, west of Phonsavan, some showers to make the mountains beautiful Into Phonsavan and some great Vietnam war scrap around the back of one of the hotels A free day to poke around Phonsavan the next day. The Russian-donated PT-76 tank that was obliterated by the U.S donated artillery Views over the LS 108 U.S runway just out of … [Read more...]
Borneo – Brunei, Indonesia & Malaysia motorcycle tour
On this Borneo motorcycle tour, we explore all three countries It's not easy to find good, reliable bikes in Borneo. Getting parts and decent mechanics are a huge problem, so simple is best. Below my trusty kick start Honda XR 400 R for this trip. All geared up and ready to go (will have to get used to kicking this XR 400 for sure), off we go out of the left testicle of Brunei into Limbang, Malasia. Immigration & Customs was a breeze, the “ins & outs” of Brunei (into the right testicle) & Malaysia here mean you collect a few immigration stamps in your … [Read more...]
Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos motorcycle tour
A Laos off road/ Laos dirt trail motorcycle tour on The Ho Chi Minh Trail is one of the most unusual and interesting offroad motorcycle tours you can do. A quick poke around west of Villabouri on the trails We come across the "HALO" NGO doing some UXO detonation Bomb vests and goggles are always worn near the UXO Everyone is cleared 400 meters, including us to detonate the UXO Iron buffalo will have to wait They showed us all the things they clear P1000815_edited by Nearly ready "Fire in the hold" - Bang!! … [Read more...]
A north Laos motorcycle tour
On a Laos motorcycle tour, you will most likely see this. Tractor trailers often get out of control here. Craig & Hienz left Chiang Mai a couple of days before us, they spent 2 days riding in the Nan region & loved it of course. We then agreed to meet through the Nan, Huay Khon, Muang Nguen, Laos border at the town of Hongsa in Laos Approaching the Huay Khon border, the Stu pa here on the hill always looks good Last fill-up with 95 octane before Laos (no 95) at the PTT at the junction of R 1148 & R 1080 Convoy of fuel trucks at the Muang Nguen border … [Read more...]
Thailand off-road / dirt road/ dirt trail motorcycle tour to Mae Sariang
This is one of the most beautiful off-road riding areas in Thailand The trail off R 1009 is beautiful Heindrick came with us too and was having a great time George got caught up in a rut and had a spill, nothing serious R 108, first time I'd used one of these automated fueling stations, they still have an attendant Billy got a flat, 20 Bht we had it all fixed in 20 minutes Dinner at the Sawasdee restaurant then early night ready for the trails. Australians, Clinton & Dave were in Mae Sariang too, I told them our plans and they were up for a … [Read more...]
Thailand off-road motorcycle tour / dirt trails motorcycle tour around Thailand
A 7am start for this Thailand off road motorcycle tour. We know where the trail head is, a little tarmac north, then R 1090 is under repair, a good warm up i suppose. Gassing up, the Karen lady was shy and didn't what her photo taken Even from the start, we could tell this was going to be good Even with some burning around the viz was pretty good, a great day to get out in the sticks Lots of gates to open and close on this trail, 6 I think in total But some really fun elevation riding between them This is the most southern … [Read more...]
