papa planning ride up north.

[papa al]

Trip progessing nicely.

Riding every day.

Some drizzles, but have yet to don rain gear.

Rode Nan area several days

but problem starting Exciter persisted.

Bike would turn over under e-starter 

but not fire.

Would start w/ kick start tho.

Confusing.  Anywho,

rode back to CM and changed the bike at Mango

for a MSlaz.

Same engine but poorer performance,

do to heavier build I guess.

MSlaz has real difficulty over 100kpm.

More later ... .

Edited July 7, 2020 by papa al

[thequietman]

On 6/17/2020 at 12:39 PM, Mavideol said:

do you still have your Click 150 for sale, how much are you asking for, does it has 2 remote keyless or just one (heard honda provides 1)  what happen if you loose it, how to re-start the scooter,

Still have it, yes, one key fob.

 

You get a set of numbers that you can tap in using the dash function to start the bike.

 

To be honest, I put the fob on a long key ring that attaches to the belt loop on my trousers, and the fob just stays in my pocket all day. I only remove it, when I come home. I can't see how I could lose it.

 

Price is 49000 baht. 10,000 km's with full Honda service. I think March or April 2019. Drive it to work and back. ????

[Agusts]

I'm surprised with your MSlaz performance,  Thai kids always race me on them with my Forza, I think they get passed 100kph, but then again they weight like 45kg, I have a feeling you are a bit more....????

 

 

[papa al]

6 minutes ago, Agusts said:

I'm surprised with your MSlaz performance,  Thai kids always race me on them with my Forza, I think they get passed 100kph, but then again they weight like 45kg, I have a feeling you are a bit more....????

 

 

45 x 2 +

5 5

The Exciter has same engine, could hit 120.

Maybe some speedo discrepancies, dunno.

Maybe this particular MSlaz was doggy.?

On papa's ceeber150 have seen 152.

Cruise 130 when needed.

[holy cow cm]

57 minutes ago, papa al said:

45 x 2 +

5 5

The Exciter has same engine, could hit 120.

Maybe some speedo discrepancies, dunno.

Maybe this particular MSlaz was doggy.?

On papa's ceeber150 have seen 152.

Cruise 130 when needed.

Could be weight. Same identical bike of mine and a Thai kid can go faster. 

[papa al]

Weight (mass) affects acceleration (f = ma)  or  (a = f/m)  

more than top speed

where aerodynamic drag is the main factor.

[papa al]

Here are some of papa's recommendations in CM.

1. Bed:  For years been staying at a small hotel/ guest house

inside the moat, near NE corner. Tri Gong Hotel.

Nothing super special, but aircon, fast wifi, honest family run; 

speaks English & friendly. Secure.

Usually B700, now covid priced at 520B.

2. Beer, burgers, bikes: Riders Corner; NE corner moat.

Owner Ian holds court most evenings.

Helpful info on riding routes; rents dirt & road bikes.

Pesky mosquitos in evening tho.

3. Restaurant:  Nearby, Blue Diamond Breakfast Club.

7 AM to 8:30 PM

Super nice garden setting with extensive fresh food menu.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, baked goods, smoothies, much more.

Also sells gifts, shampoo, and produce: 

taters, tomatoes, onions, avocados, +.

Noticed that avocados are prominent on the menu & asked

owner where they are grown:  Here, she says.

Oh, Chiang Mai?

Yes, come... she leads me to tree in garden dining area.

Gave papa a free one.

Don't miss this reasonably priced eatery.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 7, 2020 by papa al

[papa al]

So today is papa's last day up north.

Had my fix of tasty mountain roads for a while.

Flying back to BKK thence Patts mañana.

I miss my dirt bikes.

//////////////

Oh, there is a 100% cure for Covid .

See papa's post in Covid forum.

 

[Randell]

Glad you had a good time papa its a great time of year up here air crystal clear for a change . Ran but you can see it coming. Still hot enough to dry the road quickly after the rain. I appreciate your sharing and tips and suggestions.

[papa al]

Here is a letter written to friend in merca.

On Jul 10, 2020, at 3:07 AM, papa wrote:

Finished 16 days of riding in Thailand &
& now back in my box in Patty.
Trip was three-oh,
Rainy season, but never donned my rain suit.
Rode in shorts, kneepads, big buckle boots.
Elbow & shoulder pro. Gloves.
One of those helmets that chin-piece flips up.
They have an unbelievable plethora of well-surfaced, 
steep and twitshy roads here;
blows my mind.
& traffic was way low.
I didn’t crash.
Almost,
once,
in the parking garage.

Thai and tribal people all super nice + hospitable.
Costs:
R/T flight BKK -Chiangmai $200+
Taxi R/T $100
Rent Yamaha 150cc $120
Rooms w/ aircon under 20.
[x 17                          $340]
1000USD goes far.
In CM the bars are sorta open.
No foreign tourists.
Yucked it up w/ several sweeties 
last nite. 
Two large beers, toasted ... ..
...

[Henryford]

Have been watching CB Media on Youtube. He is doing the same Mae Hong Son loop ride. He rented an Aerox 155 which he says doesn't have the power for the hills. Sounds like a bigger bike would be more enjoyable.

Edited July 15, 2020 by Henryford

[papa al]

1 hour ago, Henryford said:

Have been watching CB Media on Youtube. He is doing the same Mae Hong Son loop ride. He rented an Aerox 155 which he says doesn't have the power for the hills. Sounds like a bigger bike would be more enjoyable.

Yes saw his vlog.

Don't remember the part where he indicated a bigger cc bike would be better.

Actually, just the opposite.

Edited July 15, 2020 by papa al

[Henryford]

2 hours ago, papa al said:

Yes saw his vlog.

Don't remember the part where he indicated a bigger cc bike would be better.

Actually, just the opposite.

Go to 10.48 on the 1st  video. He says "my bike is struggling, i definitely need more than 155cc".

[papa al]

9 hours ago, Henryford said:

Go to 10.48 on the 1st  video. He says "my bike is struggling, i definitely need more than 155cc".

Right.

Problem is the small auto-scooter configuration.

No engine braking.

No grunt on super tight up-bends.

Not recommended for beginners in the mountains.

A bike with a hand-clutch that you shift works fine.

He should have got a CB150.

Even a 125 Wave be better than Aerox

in the mountains.

CB should make it unscathed.

Not much traffic out.

Comical guy.

 

 

[Agusts]

Not easy to change gear with flipflops... !!! 5555 ????