Captain_Slash
Community Manager
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2011
- Bikes
- BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
The route 118, 1252, 1287, 1035, 1335, Unknown, 1039, 4027, 3003, 2031, 1229, 1006, 1317
Total distance 348 km
During the early hours of this morning the driver of this car decided to not turn at the corner of the moat but to carry on straight ahead, the only problem was this tree was in the way
I wonder if Cockpit can plug that one, three of the cars tyres were punctured from the crash
Out along the 118 and the bubbling stream is my first stop
Now I am riding on the 1252 with stunning scenery but a not very good surface
Some new foam handlebar grips were put on this morning, as the bike originated from the land of the rising sun these grips are very apt
The surface of the 1252 is pretty awful for most of the way, in places its potholed with loose gravel and other debris, this freshly surfaced section was no fun and at other places the road is waiting to be surfaced
The resurfacing crew enjoying their break
Hes whacking that pin for all hes worth, no wonder its bent
Now if they were to use this device along the entire length of the 1252 a couple of times in each direction that would be a major improvement
A short section of the old well surfaced bit that is fun and safe to ride on, sadly it doesnt last for long
Now on the 1335 and another road that needs attention to turn it back into the fine twisty road that could be ridden in confidence, loose gravel and damaged sections are the problem on here
This guy seemed so relaxed as he carved his wood
The Kio Lom reservoir
I decide to follow the canal on an unmade track today, the unmade section started at N18.30.886 E099.37.838
Now this is what I bought the KLX for, nothing too hazardous just unpaved surfaces, I could happily ride along here standing up
Are these a kind of Thai turnip? apart from potatoes I dont like root vegetables
The crews are weighing, washing and snipping at them
A bit further on and this woman is doing her washing in the clean clear water of the irrigation canal
After 20 km I reach the 1035 at N18.24.751 E099.32.607 and thats a new offroad section for me today that I have just ridden
I stop for fuel at a PTT get some water in the 7-11 then its a quick lube of the dry dusty chain then its off to Hang Chat and a ride home through the Khun Tan National Park
The Huay Nam Pep waterfall
Not far from Khun Tan railway station and I have never noticed this before, I remember reading that part of the northern railway line had sunk during the wet season, perhaps this was where it happened
Along the 2031 at N18.34.110 E099.15.394 I take a left to ride to the Ta Ku reservoir, it was only a 1.1km rough track up to it
From here its a pleasant ride home
BE BEEz cafe at 136/5 Ratchapakinai Rd N18.47.188 E098.59.423
Chicken cordon bleu and chips, tasty filling and only 150 Baht, these were possibly the nicest chips I have eaten for a long time
Get the GDB file here www.captainslash.com
Total distance 348 km
During the early hours of this morning the driver of this car decided to not turn at the corner of the moat but to carry on straight ahead, the only problem was this tree was in the way
I wonder if Cockpit can plug that one, three of the cars tyres were punctured from the crash
Out along the 118 and the bubbling stream is my first stop
Now I am riding on the 1252 with stunning scenery but a not very good surface
Some new foam handlebar grips were put on this morning, as the bike originated from the land of the rising sun these grips are very apt
The surface of the 1252 is pretty awful for most of the way, in places its potholed with loose gravel and other debris, this freshly surfaced section was no fun and at other places the road is waiting to be surfaced
The resurfacing crew enjoying their break
Hes whacking that pin for all hes worth, no wonder its bent
Now if they were to use this device along the entire length of the 1252 a couple of times in each direction that would be a major improvement
A short section of the old well surfaced bit that is fun and safe to ride on, sadly it doesnt last for long
Now on the 1335 and another road that needs attention to turn it back into the fine twisty road that could be ridden in confidence, loose gravel and damaged sections are the problem on here
This guy seemed so relaxed as he carved his wood
The Kio Lom reservoir
I decide to follow the canal on an unmade track today, the unmade section started at N18.30.886 E099.37.838
Now this is what I bought the KLX for, nothing too hazardous just unpaved surfaces, I could happily ride along here standing up
Are these a kind of Thai turnip? apart from potatoes I dont like root vegetables
The crews are weighing, washing and snipping at them
A bit further on and this woman is doing her washing in the clean clear water of the irrigation canal
After 20 km I reach the 1035 at N18.24.751 E099.32.607 and thats a new offroad section for me today that I have just ridden
I stop for fuel at a PTT get some water in the 7-11 then its a quick lube of the dry dusty chain then its off to Hang Chat and a ride home through the Khun Tan National Park
The Huay Nam Pep waterfall
Not far from Khun Tan railway station and I have never noticed this before, I remember reading that part of the northern railway line had sunk during the wet season, perhaps this was where it happened
Along the 2031 at N18.34.110 E099.15.394 I take a left to ride to the Ta Ku reservoir, it was only a 1.1km rough track up to it
From here its a pleasant ride home
BE BEEz cafe at 136/5 Ratchapakinai Rd N18.47.188 E098.59.423
Chicken cordon bleu and chips, tasty filling and only 150 Baht, these were possibly the nicest chips I have eaten for a long time
Get the GDB file here www.captainslash.com
