Mae Sot 17/1/2014

[Captain_Slash]

The route 105

Total distance 129 km

After finally getting the GPS to work properly it was time to get out and re ride tuesdays route to recover the lost track

Some tracks I didnt ride on tuesday were rode today and the ones I had rode were mostly rode in the reverse direction so it felt like a different route



A boat full of Burmese had just landed







They soon shoot off inland

















A nice long aquaduct here

Some fun tracks today



This shed looks like its about to fall down



I stop to take this photo and am happy now the GPS problem has been sorted but today another one appeared as my bike went dead out in the woods.
I put it in 1st and ran forward dropping the clutch but the rear wheel just locked up, the same thing happened in 2nd gear.
Fortunately I managed to push start it in 3rd gear and rode out, I think its dirt/dust/shit in the starter button switchgear, as it sometimes starts if you hold the button in.
Hopefully a trip to Castrol Bike Point in the morning will get it sorted as I dont wish to have to return to Chiang Mai

My favourite restaurant here in Mae Sot was Sara's which did lovely Sri Lankan/Indian and Pakistan food but sadly it closed in june.
Robinson, the owner/chef invited me to his house for dinner so I gratefully accepted

Chicken and beef curry







With homemade yoghurt for dessert.
The good news is Robinson is hoping to start cooking again for people on a takeaway menu from his house sometime next month, I will keep my fingers crossed it happens

 

[Captain_Slash]

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[Changnoi1]

Your starting problem could also be the relay (I had the same problem on a KSR).

 

[KTMphil]

I have had a dirty starter button connection several times. With the dust you're doing every day, could well be all it is. With the bike turned off, spray tons of wd40 into the starter switch and press it 50 times while spraying, might be the problem.

 

[skeedary]

I have had a dirty starter button connection several times. With the dust you're doing every day, with the bike turned off, spray tons of wd40 into the starter switch and press it 50 times while spraying, might be the problem.

I know about dirty starter buttons as mine has failed this week. I knew that it was playing up but did not service it quick enough and have burnt out the switch so my bike is a no go. Suzuki want to sell the complete RHS assembly for 5,500 baht but am looking at interchangeable switches with Honda and Kawasaki, so here's hoping.