# Moto-Mania > Adventure ## Posts - [Sangkhom Dirt Biking Part II](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhom-dirt-biking-part-ii/): Some great trails at the back of Sangkhom.. Not on the usual dirt bikers path.. - [Kong Lor Cave](https://moto-mania.asia/kong-lor-cave/):   Kong Lor Cave is pretty stunning.. The following pictures do not do it justice. As dark as the black hole of Calcutta and navigating by head lamp at a brisk speed. Head lamp zipping all over the cave walls looking for the path to follow There are a couple of small rapids you have to get out of the boat to get over. One rapid you walk around the limestone which is pretty spectacular with lighting. The other is just to get over the rocks. A couple of tips:- Headlamps:- Head lamps are provided.. Which are OK. But if you... - [Sangkhom Nong Khai - Dirt Biking - Banmai Rimkhong](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhom-nong-khai-dirt-biking-banmai-rimkhong/): Some brillant trails.. Stop over and Ban Mai Rim Khong. Then head for the hills exploring the trails only the locals ride. - [Khonephapheng Waterfall](https://moto-mania.asia/khonephapheng-waterfall/):   Khonephapheng Waterfall. My first time to this particular side of the river to view the falls. Previously back in 2009 we had kayaked down to the other side and could see the touristy part across the water. Will leave the pictures to speak for themselves.. What a spot and a great spot for some Mekong Beer Lao too. Something in the air? The obligatory selfie 🙂 The sunset from Route 13 heading back to Khong Island. Justin and Jim on the new bridge over to Khong Island.. With a fabulous sunset.   Cheers and Beers. Brian - [Ta Oy to Dong the Ho Chi Minh Trail & BIG Bamboo Bridge](https://moto-mania.asia/ta-oy-to-dong-the-ho-chi-minh-trail-big-bamboo-bridge/):     Brillant ride along the Ho Chi Minh Trail between Ta Oy and Muang Nong. - [Laos The BIG Bamboo Bridge](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-the-big-bamboo-bridge/):   One of the must see attactions in Laos.. Muang Nong and The BIG Bamboo Bridge. - [Rocky rides the steps in Chiang Khong](https://moto-mania.asia/rocky-rides-the-steps-in-chiang-khong/): A bit of clowning around by the Port in Chiang Khong - [Stepping up - Pattaya](https://moto-mania.asia/phillip-enduro-stepping-up-pattaya/):     Who said steps are for walking…   - [Pattaya Bad Boys Enduro meet COPS](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-bad-boys-enduro-meet-cops/):     Baan Chang rocky, sandy and tough tracks - [Udonthani to Chiang Rai via Nam Pat](https://moto-mania.asia/udonthani-to-chiang-rai-via-nam-pat/): Udon to Chiang Rai via Nam Pat A quick ride over the 3 day long weekend. Up early and in the office by 7am… So I could leave early and get to BanMai Rimkhong by nightfall or shortly after. Really lucked out on some good flights.. Nok Air up 898 baht all in.. Thai from CEI to Bangkok for 1,200 or there bouts. All in as well. Here is a quick look at the route taken. Get off the plane and head directly to Kawasaki.. Need to get moving ASAP. Before I even get inside Kawasaki.. Who is standing at the service... - [Wat Hong Thong](https://moto-mania.asia/wat-hong-thong/):     Chachoenngsao. A nice half day excursion if at a loose end in Bangkok. GPS Co-ordinates 13.4716073, 100.8718771 Google Maps Location     Well worth a visit. - [Riding with Pattaya Bad Boys Enduro Team.](https://moto-mania.asia/riding-with-pattaya-bad-boys-enduro-team/):       A ripper Sunday with Phil and the Pattaya fellas.. Really fantastic time. Great to push yourself with more experienced riders.. I will be back for more Pattaya Sunday rides. – Not to mention beers and food after.. This was hilarious.. Steep and rutted and really lose soil.. Stop and you get stuck and hard to get back out. So one by one we had a bash each getting just ahead before the inevitable.. One of the fellas made it all the way up first try.. The BEST single trail in Pattaya. Love this and could ride it all... - [The Mekong:- Pak Lay to Vientiane](https://moto-mania.asia/the-mekong-pak-lay-to-vientiane/):       A wonderful boat ride with bike and friends down the Mekong. A good time had by all. - [Kanchanaburi Exploring Around Srinakarin Dam](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-exploring-around-srinakarin-dam/): On the way Explore a lttle What a great spot to set up camp. After a good nights sleep Up early. Frank has to head back and be in the office Monday.. So went for a ride with us to the Klitty Waterfall area. Heading back before we managed to get too lost in the maze of trails. A few fun snaps of the ride… Here comes Rob…. Hat off to Rob.. Only been on the KLX a few times and never one to pass up a challenge.. Then to some real fun technical stuff we did last year with K.... - [Rumbled by the Pattaya Weather](https://moto-mania.asia/rumbled-by-the-pattaya-weather/): What a great day.. Except for the ungodly hour of waking up at 5.20am… Mike lives nearby and rides over for 6am… Load up the bikes and off we go with a McDonalds healthy breakfast to go. By the time we ride off.. It was 9 or just after.. Already stinking hot. We had probably barely gone 500 metres when we made it up the first technical bit and needed to drink a load of water. To be honest.. the rest of the morning was really hot and unbearable.. A few stops and a few more. Poor Reza is quite fit... - [Phu Toei National Park Lauda Air Flight 004](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-toei-national-park-lauda-air-flight-004/):     [B]Phu Toei National Park.[/B] One of the least visited National Parks in Thailand. [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phu_Toei_National_Park[/URL] The recorded monthly visitor statistic is 300, during the peak of the high season. The Daily Xpress of Singapore states that the park “goes down as one of Thailand’s least known and least visited national parks. So much so, that most Suphan Buri folk don’t even realise that their province has a national park.”[3] One feature of the park is Khao Thevada (Angel Mountain), a 1,123-metre (3,684 ft) mountain that is the highest in the province. The mountain is on the borders of Kanchanaburi and... - [Bangkok Weekend Warriors Ride Laos in Style](https://moto-mania.asia/1346-2/):   G’day, Day 1 Friday…   Meet the fellas at the PTT a little North of the city centre. Then the 4 hour ride over to Chiang Khong.. Lot more pleasant on the Versys… The trusty KLX will be in her element when we are over the border in Laos..   Tony was very thirsty and really needed a Beer Lao.. Having a look at how big the jump is to get over the Khong… “Damn, those trucks have restricted my run up..” Tony will have wait with the rest of us and cross together. Short YouTube of the trucks getting... - [Alan Davies Memorial Ride - Baan Ricky](https://moto-mania.asia/alan-davies-memorial-ride-baan-ricky/):   Just back from Alan’s memorial ride at Baan Ricky. What a great weekend and a great turn out. I know there are many more people that would have liked to attend but couldn’t.   Ten Riders Day 1. A snap of Baan Ricky. The track we rode on this day Alan took me on this ride one weekend. To scope out the Enduro route he had planned later on in the season. Certainly glad I saved all the rides with Alan.. There is no way known on earth you would have found the trails with out the GPS. Some of... - [Chiang Mai to Bangkok - The Long Dirty Way Down](https://moto-mania.asia/chiang-mai-to-bangkok-the-long-dirty-way-down/):   What an epic Dirt Biking Thailand Adventure….. Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, Mae Cham, Mae Sariang, Omkoi, Umphang, Peung Klueng, Burma, Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi, Bangkok… A few Bangkok Weekend Warriors heading off for a weeks riding… Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Plus visitors from overseas and some other riders that will meet us for the missing link part of the ride. Having shipped the bikes up to Nat (Piston Shop) a couple of weeks earlier.. to get a good service. All we had to do was get up to Chiang Mai.. Ready to roll…. yawn.. 4.40am.. flight at 5.50am… Mike and I live near... - [Bangkok - Preah Vihear - Siem Reap - Bangkok](https://moto-mania.asia/bangkok-preah-vihear-siem-reap-bangkok/):   Fantastic Three days. Action packed riding and exploring Cambodia.. 1,485 kilometres round trip. Amazingly good roads and mostly empty.. Worst part of the ride is from Sieam Reap to Poipet. We decided to make a bit of a ride of it and try the Osmarch Border crossing to get in to Cambodia. Bypassing the Poipet mafia. The weekend before the trip. I had arrived back from a work trip to the UK early Saturday morning. Rob invited me around for a BBQ and beers. While we had a great night.. In my drunken carry on said.. Why don’t we go... - [Vietnam - The Remote North China Frontier](https://moto-mania.asia/vietnam-the-remote-north-china-frontier/):   Mike and I had the most fantastic trip up in to the North of Vietnam along the frontier with China. Amazing up there. Can’t wait to go back on a bigger longer trip with more off-road next time. Will start this trip report with a few observations and information that I hope are of use to others riding in the North of Vietnam for the first time.. Others may have different ideas or experiences.. These are mine. Flamingo Travel Home – Vietnam motorbike rentals / tours Hung / Chris and Team are truly fantastic. Where else do you arrive and... - [Long Cheng (Tieng) LS 20a - Phuo Bia Mine Trip](https://moto-mania.asia/long-cheng-tieng-ls-20a-phuo-bia-mine-trip/):   A good mate of mine for 8 years living and working in Thailand called me two days ago. He had just been standing on the runway at Long Chieng. Tim recounted the visit and what he saw in the restricted zone. We have been on a couple of bike trips to Laos and talked about the war and Long Chieng and how all of us would love to get there.. Well he did it.. This opportunity came up due to work taking him up to Laos. Really interesting chatting with him hearing what was experienced up there. Lets just say... - [Benny Hill Exploring the Emerald Triangle](https://moto-mania.asia/benny-hill-exploring-the-emerald-triangle/): Riding the dirt trails around the Emerald Triangle. Where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia meet. - [The Emerald Triangle](https://moto-mania.asia/exploring-emerald-triangle/):       Starring :- Benny Hill, Big Jim, Brian Moto-Mania   This really is a continuation of our first bunch of rides from Chong Mek down past Srindrahorn Dam. Part 1 of the ride Usual routine, leave work James meets me at the airport with bikes loaded up and off to Chong Mek we go… But first we stop for a pizza.. Just about he leave and the heavens open up.. We hope this is not a sign for the next 4 days.. (Queens B’day long weekend plus I took one extra day leave) The rain stopped 10 mins out... - [Wet Season No Plans Tour - Southern Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/wet-season-no-plans-tour-southern-laos/): Another ripper ride with Jim end of June early July. We have done a few rides recently out and around the Thai – Lao border in the Chong Mek / Srindahorn area. Together decided it was a good opportunity to get over to Laos (weather permitting) for a final romp around prior to the rainy season proper setting in.. Extremely lucky with the weather.. You could not have asked for better for this time of year. Last day was overcast but no rain at all.. The PLAN:- Get to Ubon, cross the border and spend one night at Tad Fane resort... - [Laos Sekong Saravan river crossing](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-sekong-saravan-river-crossing/):   Time to get our feet wet… - [Laos Bamboo Bridge Bike Crossing](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-bamboo-bridge-bike-crossing/):   Funky Bamboo Bridge Crossing.. Don’t look down.. - [Laos Southern Dirt Biking](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-southern-dirt-biking/):   Six days riding mud and through or over rivers. Plus that funky Bridge. Southern Laos.. - [Thai Lao Border Ubon, Scouting Around](https://moto-mania.asia/thai-lao-border-ubon-scouting-around/):       The plan:- A Bangkok Weekend Warrior has to work hard for his rides out of the Big Mango – AKA Bangkok. Friday 5:00 Wake up 5:20 on the KLX and heading the Hualumphong Station (Train leaves at 6:40) All smiles and bike booked on the train with a 3rd class ticket (No intention of riding the train 😉 Head back home by 5:45 AM and greeted with a lovely sunrise over the city from the toll way. Back home and to bed just on 6AM. 30 mins later up again. In the office by 8:00am (early start and... - [Riding Kanchanaburi with Team Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/riding-kanchanburi-with-team-thailand/):     Another great weekend with Mike, Jack and the Thai team.. Well.. I almost didn’t go in to the first pic of this post.. Hight’s with nothing to stop me falling over the edge.. not my thing really. Some how talked in to it.. Amazed at how these guys can just walk out like nothing to worry about and balance, turn around and sit down. Only two of the guys were cacking their pants as much as me walking out.. Holding on to the branches.. I sat down and bravely shimmied out on my **** LOL.   Traffic was bad... - [KLX Sub-Frame Reinforcement and Exhaust Repair](https://moto-mania.asia/klx-sub-frame-reinforcement-and-exhaust-repair/): After doing the Sangkhlaburi to Umphang missing link ride. Our bikes were some what damaged with broken sub-frames as well as exhaust brackets and exhaust header. Time for KLX Sub-frame reinforcement and Exhaust repair. Mike and I met up and rode our broken bikes over to the shop. Mike with his KLX / Bamboo DNA bike and mine with exhaust strapped on the back. That was a long noisy ride 13 km through downtown Bangkok and across the river. Had quite a few looks when stopped at traffic lights or riding under the BTS. So noisy. If any one needs repairs... - [The Missing Link - Sangkhlaburi to Umphang and Back - Redux](https://moto-mania.asia/the-missing-link-sangkhlaburi-to-umphang-and-back-redux/):     It certainly was like the UN – Sangkhlaburi the Missing Link. American, Thai / Karen, Japanese, Russian and last but not least Aussie.. We met up with the Thai guys at a fabulous view point.. This guy was just sitting back relaxed watching the carry on… Off along the trails we go. It wasn’t long before it became rocky and steep.. A lot of fun and very challenging Tony helping Jack. He has a big load for a little guy on a small bike. Carrying our dinner and other supplies.. One of our Thai friends passing up the rocky... - [Sangkhlaburi to Umphang The Missing Link](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhlaburi-to-umphang-the-missing-link/): Up and Down the rock and rut slalom. Dropped bike in the river crossing, Mud, largest Asian Elephant I have every seen dragging logs, bringing us to a complete stop at the side of the trail. Locals starting to celebrate New Year.. - [Baan Ricky Enduro Day](https://moto-mania.asia/baan-ricky-enduro-day/):   Another fantastic weekend at Baan Ricky.. Lots of Credit to Alan, Harry for putting this together and Misha for keeping the times etc.. Last but not least Misha’s girlfriend Cat for putting on the food. The food was fantastic.. Arrived Baan Ricky with Mike.. A quick walk around to stretch the legs. Mike and I went for a ride. Following the trails to the Enduro course.. Great trails to get there.. On the way back some fantastic scenery to stop and admire. Mike’s snap as we ride the trails back to Baan Ricky. That night we had a fantastic dinner.... - [Chiang Khong Truck Ferry to Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/chiang-khong-truck-ferry-to-laos/): Trucks getting on the ferry and Chiang Khong to cross over the Mekong to Laos - [New Years Exploring Sai Yok Yai](https://moto-mania.asia/baan-ricky-new-years-eve-2013/):     Three hour ride down to Baan Ricky late Friday afternoon. In time for Sunset beers.   Ride 110km on the trails around Baan Ricky and up to and through Sai Yok National Park. First a nice river crossing. Very soft river bed, wheels spinning with a swift current Just near Sai Yok National park entrance We found a little resort here with very friendly locals.. Gave us a tour around and wouldn’t accept any money for the water.. We arrived at the National Park guard house.. No, can’t go in.. Bugger.. A few different people come out. We do... - [Laos Indiana Jones and the Wonky Bridge](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-indiana-jones-and-the-wonky-bridge/):   One of the most remote National Parks in Laos.. Bordering Nan province in Thailand. - [Laos WIPE OUT](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-wipe-out/):   2,400 KM with a great mate through northern Laos.. Water, mud, steep ruts, river crossings.. You name it.. - [A Ramble along the Mekong heading to Chiang Mai](https://moto-mania.asia/a-ramble-along-the-mekong-heading-to-chiang-mai/):   Udon – Nong Khai – Tha Li – Dan Sai – Chiang Mai Saturday morning 4 am wake up. Felt like a sledge hammer. Off to DMK and Nok Air up to Udon.. Arrived 7.05 AM. Went to the coffee shop down the road near Kawa Udon.. Kawa was open nice and early so I managed to get on the road by 8:15 which was great. A big thank you to the owner and staff of Kawa Udon.. 1) for letting us leave the bikes and gear there.. Made things so much easier and peace of mind knowing your gear... - [Ride to Chiang Khong - Mekong and Laos on the right](https://moto-mania.asia/ride-to-chiang-khong-mekong-and-laos-on-the-right/): Ride along an amazing road parallel to the Mekong. Twists and turns, plus stunning views - [Jungle Trail Sriracha - Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/jungle-trail-sriracha-thailand/):     Riding the jungle trail wiht the Sriracha Enduro Gang - [KLX 250 Southern Laos Adventure Riding.](https://moto-mania.asia/klx-250-southern-laos-adventure-riding/):   Riding through Rivers. Taking the bike in a canoe across rivers, unbelievable bridges, wrong turn through a village. Single trail along the Mekong.. Southern Laos. - [Bangkok to Sihanoukville New Years](https://moto-mania.asia/bangkok-to-sihanoukville-new-years/): Back from a nice long weekend to Sihanoukville. Friday we left early to beat the Bangkok traffic and any holiday traffic. Took the back way out to Chonbouri then on to Chantanabouri.. Lovely beach area here, stayed the night and a little ride around the scenic road.   Wake up and off to the Thai / Cambodia Border. Thai side all very straight forward.. yet again.. No one wanted copies of my green book and passport etc.. Not sure if the regulation has changed as had the same in Tha Li going to Laos.. Cambodia side:- No hassles what so ever..... - [Sihanoukville New Year](https://moto-mania.asia/sihanoukville-new-year/):     Serendipity Beach Fireworks. Pretty much everyone brings there own fireworks and what a show.. Dec 31st 2011 - [Lao Dirt Biking - Nam Phoum Conservation Area](https://moto-mania.asia/lao-dirt-biking-nam-phoum-conservation-area/):   Riding from Pak Lai to Sayaburi via the Nam Phoun National Protected Area. Land slides, creek crossing, Guy with an Ak47 wanting a smoke, dropped bikes and rutted roads. - [Northern Laos - food selection and preparation](https://moto-mania.asia/northern-laos-food-selection-and-preparation/):   Staying in the remote hills north of Luang Prabang for one night with the locals.. You select a pig and they prepare it for you..     - [Mae Hong Son on Dirt Bikes](https://moto-mania.asia/mae-hong-son-on-dirt-bikes/): Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son along the old elephant logging trails. - [Laos Route 13](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-route-13/):   Laos Kawasaki Ninja 650 Route 13. Look out for the stones on the road, trucks and gravel. - [Vientiane to Nong Khai Friendship Bridge](https://moto-mania.asia/vientiane-to-nong-khai-friendship-bridge/):   Crossing from Vientiane to Nong Khai over the Friendship Bridge. Notice the traffic lights that move you from the right hand side of the road to the left. - [The Road to Mandalay](https://moto-mania.asia/mandalay/):   My first time to Burma.. Songkran in Thailand.. Thingyan in Burma. No one in the office really wanted to be away over Songkran. A special time of year for Burma, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. I was quite happy to go and see what Burma is about.. Finish off the IT and Communications set up on the vessel..  The Road to Mandalay.. A luxury vessel owned by the same people that run the Orient Express.. My accommodation was onboard and food and meals provided. The vessel had no paying customers.. So all quite relaxed. After a flight to Yangon.. Then a domestic... - [Mandalay Water Festival](https://moto-mania.asia/mandalay-water-festival/):     Mandalay Water Festival Myanmar (Burma). New Year. April 12th 2010, on the back of a bike. Its is said to be the best in the country.. I honestly can’t see that there would be much better… Judge for yourself….   - [Laos Khone Phapheng Falls, 4000 islands](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-khone-phapheng-falls-4000-islands/):   Khone Phapheng Falls, 4000 islands  Laos - [Laos Li Phi Falls, 4000 Islands - Kayaking on to Cambodia](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-li-phi-falls-4000-islands-kayaking-on-to-cambodia/):   Li Phi Falls, 4000 Islands – Laos, kayaking on to Cambodia. - [Laos Irrawaddy Dolphins, 4000 Islands](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-irrawaddy-dolphins-4000-islands/):    Irrawaddy Dolphins, 4000 Islands Laos - [Laos Kayaking the 4000 islands](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-kayaking-the-4000-islands/):     A brilliant adventure Kayaking through remote parts of the 4,000 islands in Southern Laos. - [Maglev Shanghai](https://moto-mania.asia/maglev-shanghai/):     Riding the Maglev from Shanghai to the airport at 431kph. - [Bhutan](https://moto-mania.asia/bhutan/):   The journey purpose is to setup the satellite communications equipment. Allowing the only TV station in the country to cover the first democratic elections. Quite an amazing place and would like to go back with more time on my hands. Firstly I had to get a special business visa. As tourism is tightly regulated with minimum spend on packages. Paro airport is one of the most amazing landings you can do in the Himalayas. It is 6 km (3.7 mi; 3.2 nmi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu. With surrounding peaks as high as 5,500 m... - [Bhutan Paro Plane Approach and Landing](https://moto-mania.asia/bhutan-paro-plane-approach-and-landing/):     Amazing and dramatic approach to Paro Airport Bhutan - [Baan Ricky MX & Enduro](https://moto-mania.asia/baan-ricky-mx-enduro/): Google Maps Location:- GPS Coordinates:- 14.43406, 98.8774 - [Android GPS Applications](https://moto-mania.asia/android-gps-applications/): Android GPS Apps.   OSM And+ The paid for version.. Couple hundred baht to support the servers / community. Updated by people like you and me.. No waiting for a commercial map to come out and getting behind because you don’t want to spend the money year on year.. Commercial maps will have more hotels and other details.. But with a bit of planning on your trip.. You can sort this before hand.. The tracks and trails / roads are all there in most cases.. I have been using this in Bangkok / Thailand / Laos / Vietnam for years. I... - [Wet, Wild, Muddy - Khao Khiew Chonburi.](https://moto-mania.asia/wet-wild-muddy-khao-khiew-chonburi/): Nothing like getting well and truly stuck in the mud. Could easily have been 3 or more bikes.. - [Wet Wild and Muddy - Khao Khiew](https://moto-mania.asia/wet-wild-and-muddy-khao-khiew/): The Pattaya fellas planned to ride up to Khao Khiew and back this Saturday. I love that area and for me it is 50 km each way closer than going all the way to meet up in Pattaya by the lake. Ride here and back then drive back home again. Saves me 100 km. We have been having lots of rain the last week.. Some of the heaviest in 12 years over one night. So conditions will be tip top.. No dust, ruts, washouts and surely some mud?? Chucking it down as I get closer to the village where I park.... - [Pattaya Boot Repairs](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-boot-repairs/):   24/July/2017  Location :- Pattaya Recommended by Matt Murray. ” Did an excellent job ” 12.956121, 100.899876 https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Soi+Photisan,+Muang+Pattaya,+Amphoe+Bang+Lamung,+Chang+Wat+Chon+Buri+20150/@12.9560943,100.8976903,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3102be0ff4ccbbf9:0x88edc7507699b7a9!8m2!3d12.9560943!4d100.8998     - [Lithium Battery](https://moto-mania.asia/lithium-battery/):   Located in Thailand for delivery by EMS http://www.ptracinggroup.com/ - [Baan Ricky Enduro and MX Training](https://moto-mania.asia/baan-ricky-enduro-and-mx-training/): G’day, Had a brilliant weekend again at Baan Ricky with the guys.. The previous visit we discussed training.. I love the training and get a lot out of it. Push yourself.. Do the same things again and again.. Rather than just hacking away in a hurry to ride the trails. Ricky had Lewis coming and a two day training event was put on. 4000 baht for two days.. Very fair and great fun. We started off on the track.. Lewis really wanted to see how we approached the jump as it is a steep up from the other side.. We could... - [Mud Splash - Kanchanaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/mud-splash-kanchanaburi/): Training at Baan Ricky. Go flat out in the mud. Then come to a stop as quickly as possible, using 70% front brake. - [เขาปลาน้อย Enduro Mountain Sai Yok Kanchanaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2-enduro-mountain-sai-yok-kanchanaburi/): เขาปลาน้อย Enduro Mountain. One of the best climbs up 1000 metres to the Border Patrol Police camp. Looking over Burma and back down in to Thailand. - [Lectron Carburetor](https://moto-mania.asia/lectron-carburetor/):   5 April 2017 G’day All, Love my Husky TE 300.. But the fuel consumption is pretty ordinary. A bit annoying when on every ride you are worried about filling up all the time. I know very little about mechanics and KISS is my motto. (Keep It Simple Stupid) After discussing with Justin and one other friend then reading lots of good reviews.. Decided on the Lectron Carb… It isn’t cheap. All up it came in at around 400 USD.. approx. Luckily had a friend in the USA coming back and saved on tax and postage.. Justin said his fuel range... - [Ride The Underground Mine Kanchanaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%b8%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%84%e0%b9%8c-%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%a3-%e0%b8%9c%e0%b8%a5-%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%a7-ride-the-underground-mine-kanc/): Ride The Underground Mine. Kanchanaburi. - [Forums](https://moto-mania.asia/forums/):               Adventure Rider http://advrider.com - [Kanchanaburi WET and WILD Border Run (เขาปลาน้อย)](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-wet-and-wild-border-run-%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2/): Five EPIC days, packed in the eight fun minutes. Exploring Saiyok and Pilok area Kanchanaburi… Check it out here. - [Saiyok National Park water crossing](https://moto-mania.asia/saiyok-national-park-water-crossing/): Saiyok National Park Kanchanaburi. Water crossing - [Songkran 2017 Kanchanaburi Water Splash](https://moto-mania.asia/songkran-2017-kanchanaburi-water-splash/): Cooling off the best way you can at Songkran… - [Somsak Mining](https://moto-mania.asia/somsak-mining-forest-glade-home-pilok-kanchanaburi/):   A Remote ride to Somsak Mining. Pilok Kanchanaburi. - [Kanchanaburi TE 300 Explorer](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-baan-ricky-te-300-explorer/):   Kanchanaburi TE 300 Explorer As it was Songkran.. Decided to head down to Baan Ricky with Jim from Ubon. His first time in this area and it is a great place to ride. The night before load up.. ready for a 4.30 am wake up. Leave the condo at 5am.   The KTM 450 is getting carb work done. So Jim will use my KLX 300. He said it runs pretty good with the 300 kit and Ohlins suspension. For a big guy.. You need that extra power and suspension.. Stock it is like a sowing machine.. Day 1 we... - [Cross Training Enduro](https://moto-mania.asia/cross-training-enduro-skills/):   YouTube Cross Training Enduro Skills https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAvmhgP0h1AEKY8vTEJPJg - [Laos Creek Crossing](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-creek-crossing/):     On the way to the missing link track.. Cold and wet - [Why We Love To RIDE PATTAYA](https://moto-mania.asia/why-we-love-to-ride-pattaya/): A ride with the Pattaya Bad Boy Enduro Team. - [Wat Pha Tak Sua](https://moto-mania.asia/wat-pha-tak-sua/):   Wat Pha Tak Sua GPS Co-ordinates 18.03681, 102.30514 Google Maps   - [The Rocky Road to Baan Chang - Rayong](https://moto-mania.asia/the-rocky-road-to-baan-chang-rayong/): Another brilliant ride down out of Pattaya with the guys this weekend. As you can see. This area is a real Enduro paradise… Mustering of the bikes. Some burning off and 5 mins scouting around to find the trail up the hill. Up the top Now that was stage one of the hilllllllll.. Luke looking up and the clouds of dusts as the riders get stuck on rocks and ruts in the dry sandy soil going up the second hilllllll.. Pointing out where Hans is.. Before dicing to go next. The pic lies as usually.. really steep and you need to... - [Rocky Road to Baan Chang Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/rocky-road-to-baan-chang-thailand/):     Rocky Road to Baan Chang Thailand - [We Can Boogie (Crash) Khao Khiew Chonburi](https://moto-mania.asia/1418-2/): Another fantastic day riding the trails around Khao Khiew Chonburi.. Never get tired of this playground. Also great riding buddy.. Leif.. This is still a great area to ride.. Can’t believe it has been 6 years now since I started to ride dirt on the mighty KLX. This area is where we use to ride 110 KM from Bangkok.. Then adjust our bodies to the trails. Then ride back to Bangkok exhausted and cramping up along the way.. Much more civilized with the Pickup (Ute) and Husky in the back these days.. The tracks have not changed much.. No more than... - [We Can Boogie (Crash) - Khao Khiew Chonburi Thailand.](https://moto-mania.asia/we-can-boogie-crash-khao-khiew-chonburi-thailand/):   We Can Boogie (Crash) Khao Khiew Chonburi Thailand. - [Can't Fly -Can't Power Slide](https://moto-mania.asia/cant-fly-cant-power-slide/): A fun day with a few funny incidents Leif been waiting so patiently (Desperately) to catch me crashing on video. Then Leif trying to show off.. Crashes in to me… - [Banmai Rimkong Resort](https://moto-mania.asia/banmai-rimkong-resort/):   Banmai Rimkong Resort My favorite and a fabulous place to stay.  Let time go by while soaking up the Mekong and views of Laos. Entrance from the main road GPS Coordinates Lat 18.05307 Lon 102.28666 Google Maps    Ninty (90) Kilometres from Nong Khai town. A great drive / ride along the 211. Stunning Mekong views with a nice mountainous back drop on the Thai side.   Bookings:- Make sure you book ahead.. The resort is packed most nights. A popular spot for the Udon locals wanting to get away from the big smoke. Address 181 ม 3 ต ผาตั้ง อ สังคม Sangkhom, Nong Khai, Thailand Rooms  ... - [Pattaya Bad Boys Enduro New Years Eve 2016:17](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-bad-boys-enduro-new-years-eve-201617/):     PBB Enduro riding New Years Eve 2016.. Last ride of the year and the funniest. - [Laos Farang Sabaidee](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-farang-sabaidee/):     Scotty blending in with the kids.. ” Sabaidee, Sabaidee” - [Adventure Riding Southern Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-riding-southern-laos-ride-report/):   Adventure Riding Southern Laos. Recently back from a fantastic 9 day ride in Southern Laos with Chris and Mike. Chris took some time out from Moto Lao based in Luang Prabang to join us.. Big effort for him to meet us at Muang Nong.. Well done.. Basically we crossed Chong Mek / Vang Tao.. Then turned left a few KM after the border and dirt to the boat over the Mekong. Then back on the 13 until we could get on to some dirt to ride up to Savan.. Savan to Xepon.. Xepon to Muang Nong and the Big Bamboo... - [Adventure Riding Southern Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-riding-southern-laos/): Amazing journey riding the trails in Southern Laos. Mud, rain, steep river embankments, water crossings, more mud, over grown jungle tracks. Check it out here.       - [Phu Chi Fa - Doi Pha Tang - The Golden Triangle](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-chi-fa-doi-pha-tang-the-golden-triangle/): Phu Chi Fa – Doi Pha Tang – The Golden Triangle Adrian and Tessa had two friends visiting from Australia. Phu Chi Fa Spectacular as ever. Always a different feel. Dramatic, cold, windy, sunny.. Never the same on any visit.. – The sunflowers were out this time round.   Feeling on top of the world. The little Lao village needs to start hauling up Beer Lao and open a bar on the Lao side 🙂 The sun trying to break through the clouds. Looking down in to the Lao village in the valley below. The Lion and the village. The Majestic... - [Pattaya Wet and Wild Khao Mai Khiew](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-wet-and-wild-khao-mai-khiew/):   Pattaya Wet and Wild. Khao Mai Khiew. - [Pattaya Get Out Da Way B . . .](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-get-out-da-way-b/):     Pattaya Get Out Da Way B . . . - [The Rocky Horror Mountain Trail](https://moto-mania.asia/the-rocky-horror-mountain-trail/):     The Rocky Horror Mountain Trail. Khao Khiew - [Bush whacking with the locals - Khao Khiew. Chonburi Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/bush-whacking-with-the-locals-khao-khiew-chonburi-thailand/):     Bush whacking with the locals – Khao Khiew. - [WILD Dirty FUN Chonburi THAILAND](https://moto-mania.asia/wild-dirty-fun-chonburi-thailand/):     WILD Dirty FUN Chonburi THAILAND - [Common Sense Policing](https://moto-mania.asia/common-sense-policing/):     Common Sense Policing. Khao Khiew - [Phu Chi Fa - Doi Pha Tang - Chiang Saen](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-chi-fa-doi-pha-tang-chiang-saen/):   Mothers day long weekend. Decide to take a couple of days leave on top of the long weekend Phu Chi Fa – Doi Pha Tang – Chiang Saen Arrive in Chinag Mai around 9pm. Pack up and check out. Head up to the best place near the moat for an early morning breakfast. Euro Diner. Hit the road around 8:15am. Off to Phu Chi Fa. It was pretty cloudy up the top..   Occasionally the wind and cloud would blow away for a brief glimpse. The Mekong.   Then after waiting for nearly one and half hours, it cleared.. I... - [Laos. Crossing the dam by boat](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-crossing-the-dam-by-boat/): Laos. Crossing the dam by boat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7cp0DyCGbs - [Scotty pumping up the tyre](https://moto-mania.asia/scotty-pumping-up-the-tyre/):     Scotty pumping up the tyre and enjoying himself 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnnQUrLkSfs - [Pattaya Ride on the Dark Side - Let's go F'king Mental](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-ride-on-the-dark-side-lets-go-fking-mental/):     Let’s Go Fu3k1ng Mental.. - [Giant Loop Coyote Saddle Bag](https://moto-mania.asia/giant-loop-coyote-saddle-bag/): New addition to the Off-road kit.. Giant Loop Coyote Saddle Bag. Can’t wait to use this bag.. The other bag was good.. But both pockets torn off last Missing link ride 🙂 Will get it fixed up as a spare for when someone visits. Moto Rex kindly bought this up from Australia for me. With Exchange rate differences.. It was only 20 USD dearer than the USA.. Plus no postage and rip off customs fees… Last one in stock.. Expect with the AUD dropping against the USD that the price will increase. All the Specs etc here https://giantloopmoto.com/product/coyote-saddlebag Absolute winner on... - [A Vietnam Enduro Adventure - Mui Ne Sand Dunes](https://moto-mania.asia/a-vietnam-enduro-adventure-mui-ne-sand-dunes-2/):     A brilliant ride through the Sand Dunes at Mui Ne.. VIETNAM.. - [Vietnam Enduro Adventure](https://moto-mania.asia/a-vietnam-enduro-adventure-mui-ne-sand-dunes/):     Vietnam Enduro Adventure – Mui Ne Sand Dunes What a weekend, what a blast.. Second day since the ride is over, aching more than ever.. A memory for a life time with fantastic people. How did we get here? Last year when I was on my sojourn in Laos.. Lam said to me.. Why don’t you come and ride here in Vietnam.. I thought, now that would be cool. We must have known each other for close to 2 years now. Lam also has a keen interest in Laos and adventure riding.. so we would help each other out... - [Kanchanaburi Wet and Wild + ANZAC Day](https://moto-mania.asia/saiyok-kanchanaburi-wet-and-wild-anzac-day/):     Short video of our ANZAC weekend ride around Kanchanburi. Kanchanaburi Wet and Wild + ANZAC Day After the two days riding we attended the dawn service at Hell Fire Pass and the service at the cemetery in Kanchanaburi town. We rode some tracks a friend showed me a few years back. Up to the army camp on the border then followed a trace from Google earth seeing how close we could make it to Pilok by dirt. It really was a great weekend.. Sai Yok Never disappoints. Been riding up and around here off and on over the last... - [Saiyok Kanchanaburi - Wet and Wild April 2016](https://moto-mania.asia/saiyok-kanchanaburi-wet-and-wild-april-2016/):   Saiyok Kanchanaburi – Wet and Wild April 2016.   - [Riding Accessories](https://moto-mania.asia/riding-accessories/): Mahamitr Thai Army Online shop selling Camelbak and other camping related gear. A lot cheaper than the shops in Bangkok. http://mahamitrthaiarmy.com/ JCF Biker Shop Riding gear. http://www.jcfbikershop.com - [Laos Route 18a - REDUX](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-route-18a-redux/): A combination of various ride video to make one fun video along route 18a. Laos Route 18a – REDUX The original track rides compiled in to one epic ride video. - [Sangkhlaburi Missing Link Redux](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhlaburi-missing-link-redux/): Sangkhlaburi Missing Link Redux - [Viengxay - City of Victory](https://moto-mania.asia/viengxay-city-of-victory/):     Viengxay – City of Victory. The Viengxay caves in Houaphanh Province of North-Eastern Laos are an extensive network of caves in limestone mountains. Four-hundred eighty of these caves were used by the Pathet Lao during the Second Indochina War to shelter from American bombardment. Up to 23,000 people lived in the caves, which contained a hospital, a school, Pathet Lao offices, bakeries, shops, and even a theatre. The area was home to the Communist army, who were fighting the royalist forces, based in Vientiane. The caves were used for living and working in because the U. S. Air Force... - [Luang Prabang - Kasi (Bypass) - Xanakham - Vientiane](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-kasi-bypass-xanakham-vientiane/):   After being hold up in Luang Prabang during the big freeze.. It was time to break out. I did enjoy the time in LPQ.. Love going back. But those 7c day time maximum temps and 3c 4c at night were too much.. Not to mention the cold rain… Before the big blast of cold from China.. Went for a look along the Mekong to Muang Nan. Now decided will go the more conventional way as there was a lot of rain and really wanted to be in Xanakham in the evening.. Wasn’t sure how muddy it would be.. Turned out... - [Laos Mueng Nan - Kasi Bypass](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-mueng-nan-kasi-bypass/): A short ride over the famous Kasi bypass. - [Laos - King of the Hill](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-king-of-the-hill/): Laos – King of the Hill. A brilliant ride up to a remote Hmong village just out side of Luang Prabang.   Crossing the Mekong at Luang Prabang to the other side of the river. On the way up to the Hmong village.. Steep, narrow and fantastic views. All the kids come out to say hello and check out the bikes. Lunch is served.. They grow mountain rice up here. Narrow with steep drop offs. Logs across the trail. The end of the trail. On the way back down.. We meet a bunch of guys that just pulled this bike out... - [Hongsa to Luang Prabang](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-hongsa-to-luang-prabang/):   Hongsa to Luang Prabang via the 4B - [LIMA SITE 85 - Phou Pha Thi](https://moto-mania.asia/lima-site-85-phou-pha-thi/):   The riders:- Chris Corbett, Brian Moto-Mania. Today’s mission LIMA SITE 85 – Phou Pha Thi. January 5th 2016   Certainly didn’t expect to be starting this topic this trip. Quick recap. Completed five days exploring the area below Phu Chi Fa and Doi Pha Tang with Frank. Phu Chi Fa up above my right shoulder, down below on the Lao side.   Doi Pha Tang looking up from the Lao side.   Next stop Luang Prabang. One of the last area left to visit in Laos for me is Xam Neaua and the caves in Vieng Xay.. In Luang Prabang. I... - [Lima Site 85](https://moto-mania.asia/lima-site-85/): Lima Site 85 “The Battle of Lima Site 85, also called Battle of Phou Pha Thi, was fought as part of a military campaign waged during the Vietnam War and Laotian Civil War by the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (then known as NVA) and the Pathet Lao, against airmen of the United States Air Force 1st Combat Evaluation Group, elements of the Royal Laos Army, Royal Thai Border Patrol Police, and the Central Intelligence Agency-led Hmong Clandestine Army.   The largest single ground combat loss of United States Air Force members during the Vietnam War. - [Muang Ngeun (Nan border), Huay Xai Pakbeng, Hongsa, Luang Prabang](https://moto-mania.asia/muang-ngeun-nan-border-huay-xai-pakbeng-hongsa-luang-prabang/): Muang Ngeun (Nan border), Huay Xai Pakbeng, Hongsa, Luang Prabang - [The Road to Phongsaly Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/the-road-to-phongsaly-laos/): A ride up the narrow and some what rough road to Phongsaly. - [Stopping in a remote Lao village](https://moto-mania.asia/stopping-in-a-remote-lao-village/): All the kids gather around to check out the two strangers in power ranger gear 😉 - [Tight Rope - Lao Bridge Crossing](https://moto-mania.asia/tight-rope-lao-bridge-crossing/): Scott comes close to going for a swim.. - [Sabaidee Alley](https://moto-mania.asia/sabaidee-alley/): Riding through a remote village in Laos. All the kids come rushing out on to the track.   - [Laos Water Splash](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-water-splash/): Playing around in a creek on the way to Pongsali from Luang Namtha. - [Laos Spectacular Dirt Bike Adventure](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-spectacular/): Having again visited Phu Chi Fa and Doi Pha Tang. Decided my next trip to Lao would include a ride around the area below and between the Mekong and riding along the Mekong up to the border with Thailand. Then see if there is away across the Mekong by local canoe / ferry. Phu Chi Fa Doi Pha Tang The route we ended up taking Up early and take the day time train from Bangkok.. Left at 7am and arrived 30 mins late to Den Chai. By the time I was loaded up and going it was 5.10pm.. Not even an... - [Phu Chi Fa - Doi Pha Tang - Mae Hong Son](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-chi-fa-doi-pha-tang-mae-hong-son/):   It was that time of the year again for the Memorial Ride. As we are all coming up from Bangkok.  We wanted to make a long weekend of it. Adrian, Tessa and myself first headed over to Chiang Rai to check out Phu Chi Fa and Doi Pha Tang with an over night in Chiang Khong at Tamilla Guest House. It is a small world.. On the way out of town we bump in to John Gooding and when at Tamilla. Jurgen is staying over night on his way back from Laos. Great to have dinner and ” Beers and... - [Long Cheng Rainy Season Ride](https://moto-mania.asia/long-cheng-rainy-season-ride/): Long Cheng Rainy Season Ride. Sept 2015 The track in to Long Chieng from Xaisomboun direction is graded hard packed all the way. I was honestly surprised to see the road works finish at the edge of Long Chieng. It is a mostly easy ride.. No real issues.. We came via Vang Vieng and joined up with the Phu Bia mine road. Unfortunately lost my pics for that days ride in. The track from Vang Vieng is good.. Just the last bit a few wash outs and cleared land slides. Had we been earlier we may have been slowed down or... - [Lao Landslide and the Mighty Scooter](https://moto-mania.asia/lao-landslide-and-the-mighty-scooter/): We were told by the locals there was a flood 6 km up the road.. Went to check it out and confirm. Turned out to be a landslide. Returned a few hours later while it was being cleared. - [Long Chieng](https://moto-mania.asia/long-cheng/): Long Cheng ride on the famous runway. Long Tieng (also spelled Long Chieng, Long Cheng, or Long Chen) is a Laotian military base located in Xiangkhouang Province.[1] During the Laotian Civil War, it served as a town and airbase operated by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.[2] During this time, it was also referred to as Lima Site 98 (LS 98) or Lima Site 20A (LS 20A). At the height of its significance in the late 1960s, the “secret city” of Long Tieng maintained a population of 40,000 inhabitants, making it the second largest city in Laos at the... - [Pattaya Enduro Crash Bowin](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-enduro-crash-bowin/):     Big Crash on the KTM 450 - [Pattaya Enduro Benny Hill Strikes Back](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-enduro-benny-hill-strikes-back/):     Benny Hill Strikes Back. - [Enduro - Monday Morning Muddy Mayhem](https://moto-mania.asia/enduro-monday-morning-muddy-mayhem/):     Monday Morning Muddy Mayhem   - [Pattaya Enduro - Wild Side](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-enduro-wild-side/):     A great blast through some of the best tracks in Pattaya. - [Pattaya Water Splash](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-water-splash/):     Water Splash Pattaya - [Rumble in the Jungle - Enduro](https://moto-mania.asia/rumble-in-the-jungle-enduro/):     Rumble in the Jungle - [Pattaya Dirt Bike Riding](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-dirt-bike-riding/):     Fun on the trails and always the unexpected drop off. - [Phu Phra Bat Historical Park](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-phra-bat-historical-park/):   Leaving Banmai Rimkhong. https://moto-mania.asia/banmai-rimkong-resort/ It didn’t take long to reach Phu Phra Bat Historical Park. GPS Co-ordinates 17.716389, 102.371944 Google Maps Location   A very interesting place to walk around.. Incredibly hot on the day we were there. Some stunning views along the mountain range edge.. You can spend a few hours here easily. More of the history :- Phu Phra Bat (Thai: ภูพระบาท, pronounced [pʰūː pʰráʔ bàːt]) is a historical park in Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. The park’s distinguishing feature is its unusual rock formations around which religious shrines have been constructed. Some formations also feature prehistoric... - [Best Single Trail in Pattaya.](https://moto-mania.asia/best-single-trail-in-pattaya/):     Best Single Trail in Pattaya. - [Beware the Camera man. Kawasaki Enduro Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/beware-the-camera-man-kawasaki-enduro-thailand/): Great day with Kawasaki at Redbull Park.. - [Sangkhom to Pua via the remote Thai Lao Border](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhom-to-pua-via-the-remote-thai-lao-border/): G’day, Met Les up in Sangkhom and making our way to Chiang Khong. Sangkom and Banmai Rimkhong as lovely as ever.. Can’t get enough of those sunsets. Les arrived just before the afternoon storm.. Bangkok to Sangkhom and time for a beer. But first a stop over in Pua – Nan. Time for the remote Thai Lao border road and it is always a great ride. More twists and turns than a Thai Soap Opera.     It is remote out there.. The Ducati decided it was time for some dirt….   600 km and a great ride but ready for... - [Ohlins Suspension](https://moto-mania.asia/ohlins-suspension/): 18 Feb 2015 G’day All, Recently asked if I would like to trial the Ohlins shocks on the mighty KLX. Of course i jumped at the offer. My mate Phil is trialling the Ohlins on the CRF and completing reports etc. My role will be more for the big rides we do in Thailand with a bag etc on the back and reporting back. Thursday last week the kind man from Ohlins delivered my KLX. Just in time for the filming with Capital TV on Friday.   Initial impressions… Excellent. Really a different bike.. We were filming with Destination Thailand TV... - [Laos - One River Crossing Three Times](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-one-river-crossing-three-times/): When stopping and checking the Go Pro.. The battery was dead.. So back again and again to get the crossing on video.. Only to realise the Go Pro died after I had the first good video.. Fun anyway. - [Attapue Laos Ripper day Loop](https://moto-mania.asia/attapue-laos-ripper-day-loop/): A great day loop out of Attapue. - [Lao Dirt Bike Odyssey](https://moto-mania.asia/lao-dirt-bike-odyssey/): Another brillant ride exploring the magnificient south of Laos.   - [Laos Water Splash, Bridges, Amazing Trails](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-water-splash-bridges-amazing-trails/):   A continuation of this epic ride in Southern Laos.   - [Day Ride South of Attapue](https://moto-mania.asia/day-ride-south-of-attapue/):   Some very dusty trails south of Attapue around the Cambodian border.   - [A Southern Laos Odyssey](https://moto-mania.asia/a-southern-laos-odyssey/):     Fantastic friendly people. River crossings. Bridges from another era and a few good laughs on the trails… Southern Laos. Simply amazing.. Lao Dirt Bike Odyssey – Special thanks to KTM stuntman James Franey. Well.. All the fun of the video editing out of the way.. Time for the ride report. Jim wanted to run his KTM and I was contemplating what riding to do next. “I’m in for a quick trip to Southern Laos..” Certainly didn’t expect to stay as long as we did or have as much fun as we did.. Which can be seen in the video’s... - [Route 18 Mud Sweat and Tears](https://moto-mania.asia/route-18-mud-sweat-and-tears/): Brillant ride on the old 18 a track.. Before the upper 18 a took over   - [Khao Mai Keow Enduro - Thunderstruck](https://moto-mania.asia/khao-mai-keow-enduro-thunderstruck/):     - [Exploring Southern Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/exploring-southern-laos/): Jim and I headed over to Southern Laos again last month. Absolute ripper of a trip and a great bloke to go riding with. We wanted to do something different.. Not the normal tracks or now graded roads and stay in the same old Guest Houses. This trip we planned to camp as much as needed and seek out new tracks and try and link up some different ways. We leave Ubon and cross over at Chong Mek (Thai Side). The road works on the Thai side are long completed. Dual carriage way all the way to Chong Mek. Vang Tao... - [Laos Marathon Piggy](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-marathon-piggy/): Time for this little piggy to have a work out.   - [Laos Jim Swim](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-jim-swim/):     Jim washing the bike.. Unplanned wash. - [Suicide Gorge - Remote Laos](https://moto-mania.asia/suicide-gorge-remote-laos/):   Struggling to get back up the steep sandy, rocky climb from the river down below.     - [Laos Dusty Bloopers by the Cameraman](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-dusty-bloopers-by-the-cameraman/):   Dusty Bloopers as the camerman drops his bike.   - [Laos Trail Dust Storm](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-trail-dust-storm/):   Incredible Bull Dust in Southern Laos. - [The Big Pineapple Ride](https://moto-mania.asia/the-big-pineapple-ride/):     A fun ride that ended up experiecing the rough end of the Pineapple !     - [Pattaya Head on Crash](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-head-on-crash/):     Head on dirt bike crash… All survived.. - [Riding the Magical 211](https://moto-mania.asia/riding-the-magical-211/): G’day All, Rode the 211 with Moto-Rex today.. Having a few days R&R at my favourite resort on the Mekong. Partly B’day break and catch up on some things. Moto Rex was in Nong Khai and joined. A few snaps from the ride today. Moto-Rex tearing it up. Lovely views from the 211 Not many school kids have a soccer pitch right next to the Khong.   It certainly was a great night. Thanks for coming down and enjoying a great evening Rex.. Big thanks for Banmai Rimkhong . Certainly was a big surprise.. Didn’t expect a party. Some pictures from... - [Laos logging the south](https://moto-mania.asia/laos-logging-the-south/):   Riding along in southern Laos.. When we come across so many Vietnamese trucks with logs.. We all lost count 🙁 - [Southern Laos Welding Trip](https://moto-mania.asia/3218-2/):     G’day All, Last November James, Justin and myself all met up in Ubon. Time to try the new bag out on the KLX. The plan. Lets cross the border and take the first right off the tarmac and head to the Lao side of the Emerald triangle. After the Emerald triangle head to Khong Island and see what we decide to do next. Getting across a bit later than planned.. but we still decide to give the Emerald Triangle a go. Turn right at the first dirt road.. On OSM it doesn’t show as linking up. Looking on Google... - [Long Tieng (Chieng) LS 20a](https://moto-mania.asia/long-tieng-chieng-ls-20a/):   What a great few days and a great start to the New Year. Days that will remain in memory for a life time. The idea to try and get to Long Chieng ( not having passes or permission) was born a long time ago. Discussing this desire to visit Long Chieng with a Lao friend in Vientiane last trip. (He doesn’t do freelance, loyal to his company) Decided he wants to see what all the fascination is about with this place and said. “I will take you”. Me:- “You little ripper”. A few days before crossing the friendship bridge  ... - [The Burma Railway Uncovered: Nithe Station Returns](https://moto-mania.asia/the-burma-railway-uncovered-nithe-station-returns/): Nithe Station was one of the operational stations on the infamous “Death Railway.” It lay in what is now the Sangkhlaburi area, near the route toward present day Myanmar. What makes Nithe Station especially interesting today is that it disappeared underwater after the creation of the Vajiralongkorn Dam reservoir in the 1980s. In 2026, falling reservoir levels exposed parts of the station again for the first time in over 40 years. Why Nithe Station mattered. The Japanese military built the Burma Railway between 1942 and 1943 to supply troops fighting in Burma after Allied naval pressure made sea transport dangerous. The... - [Westernmost Point of Thailand - Bikes Boats and Beers](https://moto-mania.asia/the-westernmost-point-of-thailand-bikes-boats-and-beers/): That time of the year for our annual trip up to the north of Thailand. After the boring highways we reach the sign for Mae Sot. Then it feels like we are on holiday as we head over the mountains and the temperature drops by 5c at the peak. The next morning 9am and still 15c as we leave Mae Sot. First a stop at Mae Tawo for a break and quick look over to Myanmar before heading on to Sob Moei. Such a magical spot. We arrive at Sob Moei and head to the Karen Church to give the donations... - [Salawa Waterfall - Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary](https://moto-mania.asia/salawa-waterfall-thung-yai-naresuan-wildlife-sanctuary/): I decided to make it a three-day long weekend trip to Sangkhlaburi. With the rainy season holding on longer than usual this year, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to check out the waterfalls in the area. Once the rains stop and the cool dry season arrives, the waterfalls aren’t nearly as impressive. On Sunday, I thought I’d head up to Three Pagodas Pass and visit a couple of waterfalls along the way. These waterfalls are located in the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. The first picture below shows the route. Head towards Three Pagodas Pass, then turn off at the... - [Kanchanaburi - 4 Day Adventure](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-4-day-adventure/): Prelude Filip, Frank, and I invited Pom to join us for a weekend off road riding after sharing some great rides with him around Mae Hong Son and Tak. We wanted to treat him — covering his travel expenses — and give him a chance to experience something outside of his usual riding area. Here is a short video of the ride before our mini adventure Two ride reports below up north. Craig joined us for the weekend, and on Monday we set off for a different kind of ride around Kanchanaburi, exploring the sights and sticking to back roads whenever... - [Adventure November Tak Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-november-tak-thailand/): Eight fabulous days riding and exploring Tak province Thailand. First the long drive from Bangkok to Mae Sot. Always a stop here for a photo. The long boring highway from Bangkok has ended and now the drive up and over the mountains to Mae Sot. A stop at Canadian in Mae Sot is a must. Love his Beef Fajitas plus the Full English breakfast. https://maps.app.goo.gl/pzhsqJnGGkkzZzGq7 I arrived early, before check in time. So off to explore around Mae Sot. Something I have always wanted to do but when travelling with other people, always in and out to the next destination. The... - [Adventure Riding Thailand | Mae Hong Son - Tak](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-riding-thailand-mae-hong-son-tak/): After the long boring highways from Bangkok. We reach Tak and the turn off to Mae Sot.I like to try and get here before dark as there are so many trucks on the twisty mountainous road as well as road works that you need to be alert for. After a night in Mae Sot. Time to head up the 105 to Sob Moei. First stop and fill up the pickup and get fuel for the bikes. Sob Moei There are two places to stay now in the town. Nothing obvious to point them out.The signage for the new resort is in... - [Isaan Touring - IRG - Mukdahan - Sam Phan Bok - Nakon Phanom.](https://moto-mania.asia/isaan-touring-irg-mukdahan-sam-phan-bok-nakon-phanom/): Time to meet up with the Isaan Riders Group. First finish work late Friday afternoon and head up to Udon and meet Roy. Check over the bikes and do some basic maintenance and ready for the off. Meet up with some of the Isaan Riders before the event. Isaan Riders Group meeting in Sakhon Nakhon. Really good event, well organized. Around 60 people in attendance. The next morning we are off to Mukdahan.First a stop by the Mekong for a break and enjoy what the locals have to offer on the rivers edge. GPS Coordinates 16.678822958576145, 104.7522818273456 Then we move a... - [ทุ่งเจดีย์เจ๊าส่าห์ - ပိဋကတ်တိုက် - Toong Jay Dee Jao Sa](https://moto-mania.asia/%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%b8%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%87%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a2%e0%b9%8c%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%88%e0%b9%8a%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%aa%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%ab%e0%b9%8c-%e1%80%95%e1%80%ad/): Located in Kayah state Myanmar just over 50 km from the border with Thailand.The journey starts with a boat trip across the Moei river. The view crossing the river to the village in Myanmar. Waiting our turn to dock. Once at the Pier on the Myanmar side it is a 1.5 hour drive through really rough and narrow mountainous roads, wide enough for a single vehicle and hairpin turns with huge potholes. People driving like maniacs. The hairpin turns are endless as is the occasional surprise of an on coming vehicle taking the same line. Both vehicles dart to the right... - [น้ำตกนอต๊ะ Naw Ta Waterfall](https://moto-mania.asia/naw-ta-waterfall/): GPS Coordinates 17.615891155851283, 97.86161986180635 I really enjoy Mae Tawao and chilling in this area. One of my favourite places to visit and stay over on holidays. It is a long way from pretty much everywhere. The entire area is still unspoilt unlike most areas in this region and neighbouring countries. You need to allow a day to get here and back home. Then 5 days in the area to get the most out of the effort to get here. So much to see and do and you have the super friendly local Karen people. One of those places you will always... - [Kyone Htaw Waterfall - ကျုံထော် ရေတံခွန် - Glue-Thor Waterfall](https://moto-mania.asia/kyone-htaw-waterfall-%e1%80%80%e1%80%bb%e1%80%af%e1%80%b6%e1%80%91%e1%80%b1%e1%80%ac%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%9b%e1%80%b1%e1%80%90%e1%80%b6%e1%80%81%e1%80%bd%e1%80%94%e1%80%ba-glue-thor-waterfall/): CPS Coordinates 17.461065779667113, 97.80244278281609 This really is a spectacular waterfall. Well worth a visit. Kyone Htaw waterfall is next to Htiklawtho and is located at HoaingBwe town in Kayin State. KyoneHtaw waterfall is surrounded by a pristine forest. Approximately 30 km from the Myanmar / Thai border. We stopped off here on the way back from ทุ่งเจดีย์เจ๊าส่าห์ – Toong Jay Dee Jao Sa At the waterfall. Getting our war paint on. YouTube Walking in from the entrance, be prepared to be wowed by this spectacular waterfall. I really want to go back once things have settled down. On Bikes next time.... - [Mae Tawo Pier and the Moei River](https://moto-mania.asia/mae-tawao-pier-and-the-moei-river/): GPS Coordinates 17.560875543989187, 97.91323586210343 Been here a few times recently. Fell in love with the view and the tranquil atmosphere.Just so chill and a million dollar back drop looking over to Myanmar.This is the second time to stay over and use Mae Tawo for a base as part of a bigger trip. There is constant traffic going back and forth between Thailand and Myanmar. Sit up and have a beer or a coffee and just watch the world go by. Loy Krathong was only a few days away when we passed on the way up to Sob Moei. On the boat... - [Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station Bike Drop Off / Pick up](https://moto-mania.asia/krung-thep-aphiwat-central-station-bike-drop-off-pick-up/): Parcel Room (Bangsue Junction)13.804969021117747, 100.54016240342251https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAxkK3xABPGeMLTt8 When sending a bike to Bangkok from up country.Head to the Parcel Room as the first step to collecting your bike. The view from the main road. Hand over your green receipt.You will be handed a blue copy of the receipt and asked to take a seat. Around 10 mins later a golf buggy arrives to take you over to the area where the bikes are stored. The staff will tell you when the buggy has arrived. After a 5 plus minute ride you will arrive at the place to collect your bike.It is well sign... - [Tenere 700 - First 1000 KM Bangkok Kanchanaburi Return](https://moto-mania.asia/tenere-700-first-1000-km-bangkok-kanchanaburi-thailand/): We meet up just on the outskirts of Bangkok and head the long way round to the ferry crossing over the dam. Some nice remote and narrow roads once we reach Saphan Buri. But first a coffee and food break. A view point along the remote mountain roads. My T7 hit empty with fuel light flashing, and I was unsure if I had a 4-litre reserve or not. We were heading towards the ferry with no fuel stops until the 323, except maybe a sketchy local shop with fuel in Coke bottles. Decided to play it safe and filled up nearby.... - [Kanchanaburi - Wat Pak Lam Kha Khaeng - วัดปากลำขาแข้ง](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-wat-pak-lam-kha-khaeng-%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b3%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b9%81%e0%b8%82%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%87/): Always nice to escape from Bangkok for a weekend in Kanchanaburi.Stay the night in Kanchanaburi before heading off the next day to Wat Pak Lam Kha Kheang and looping back to Kanchanaburi town. First a coffee stop Some snaps of the bikes at the dam. Stumbled across this and worth a look. Becoming a monk and party on the street along the way.. Rude not to join in. Ok, now starting to get a bit more remote. Follow the arrows. We went way to far, all the way to the end where a temple is and the track stops. Right on... - [Adventure Thailand - Tak](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-thailand-tak/): The hot and dry season went on and on this year. So we made a plan to go and see Pom in Tak and ride around the mountain trails visiting Karen villages. Hoping to miss the wet or may be just catch a few storms as the rainy season sets in. Tom came around Sunday afternoon and we loaded up the bikes and gear. Leave early Monday morning to beat the Bangkok traffic. First a speeding ticket as you do. Next stop at Canadian in Mae Sot. The last western food for a week. Beef Fajitas it is. Love the drive... - [Luang Prabang to Phonsavan Off-road](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-to-phonsavan-off-road/): It has been quite a few years, many years since I did this ride from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan. It is still a ripper. Only 220 or so KM if you don’t take too many wrong turns. A long day through the winding mountain tracks and roads with some pretty long and steep climbs in places. Fellow Aussie Craig rode up to meet me in Luang Prabang and do some riding together. The route we took. You will need to zoom in to see the yellow marker names. Loaded up and ready to go early morning in Luang Prabang. ( Those... - [Kasi Bypass - Route 4C](https://moto-mania.asia/nan-kasi-bypass/): Kasi bypass road 4C. The Kasi bypass is one of the most amazing and changable roads in the region Below are various pictures from members of the Lao Adventure Riding Facebook Group. If you want to add your Kasi Bypass pictures. Join the group and post the pictures along with date taken. Christmas Day 25th December 2022 Mad Max Laos – ພູ9ຫລັກ – Kasi Bypass August / September 2022 – Taken from various public Facebook groups that didn’t identify the poster. YouTube YouTube Kurt Goran Andersen – Kasi Bypass February 2020 Brian Moto-Mania – Kasi Bypass Dec 13th 2019 From the... - [Mae Hong Son - Lost in Myanmar](https://moto-mania.asia/mae-hong-son-lost-in-myanmar/): Sop Moi District – Mae Sariang – Camping – Ban Sop Moi – Mae La Oon Refugee Camp – Salawin National Park – Myanmar The cool season is here and time to head back to Mae Hong Son for a week of riding. Last year was just fantastic. I really enjoy my trips to Laos, but the border crossing nonsense along with the good trails to ride are getting further and further away from the border with Thailand. So much development over the past 10+ years and many visits has taken the edge off for me. Starting to spend more time... - [Mae La Oon refugee camp - Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/mae-la-refugee-camp-thailand/): GPS coordinates : 17.78775° N 97.78471° E – One of the most remote refugee camps in Thailand. Leaving Ban Sop Moi located at the confluence of the Moei and Salween rivers. The track takes us up and down through the mountains until we reach single trail following the Moei river. After clearing the single trail we end up going through the ‘back door’ of the Mae La Oon refugee camp. We know this as on the way out the gate is opened for us to leave. It really is another world in here. YouTube For those that would like to know... - [Kanchanaburi - เขาปลาน้อย .136- Rainy Season 2022](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2-136-rainy-season-2022/): Three months since my last ride here. Previous trip managed to go over the handlebars right on the Thailand / Myanmar border. Took 3 month before all good again. YouTube : Crash on the Thailand Myanmar Border Super happy to be heading back. There had been a good bit of rain about too. Ensuring the tracks will be wet and muddy as well as a lot of fun. Load up after work ready for a 5.30 AM departure. Arrive at the resort in Sai Yok Noi. Always nice to come back. The cheapie bungalows are good enough for me. Never watch... - [Adventure Thailand - Sob Moei - Mae Hong Son](https://moto-mania.asia/adventure-thailand-sob-moei-mae-hong-son/): It is time for some Adventure in Thailand. Filip spent some time up this way many years ago. Rather than do National Service in Sweden he opted for volunteer work. This time was spent in Sob Moei where he made many friends in the local Karen community. Filip had always wanted to come back and ride the trails to the remote villages he use to go and visit. The idea was born and he made contact with K. Suwit and he kindly allowed us to camp at the Karen church grounds. The closest hotel is 30 minutes away at Mae Sariang.... - [Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park](https://moto-mania.asia/prasat-mueang-sing-historical-park/): Lat 14.03929 Lon 99.24665 – Saiyok, Kanchanaburi. 12th – 14th Century. Updated pictures and information – visit May 2022. A new dig site has been opened up. Displaying prehistorical human remains. The remains were here before Pasat Mueang Sing was built. 5th June 2019 I have been wanting to visit this site for many years. Always riding and timing didn’t fit in. Pleasantly surprised by this Angkor period temple. Well preserved and maintained. You can still walk around and on the foundations like you use to be able to at Angkor Wat. Opening hours:- 8 am to 5 pm. Getting There:-... - [Sangkhlaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhlaburi-the-real-thailand/): A truly lovely place to spend a long weekend. You could say. “Sangkhaburi the real Thailand”. One way in and out along highway 323. Off the beaten path, no loop around. There are two sides to the Mon bridge.. Sangkhla and Wangka (Mon Side). Wangka side was founded in 1949 by Luang Phor after he fled Burma in 1949 with 60 Mon families. Getting There:- Driving from Bangkok takes around 5 to 6 hours straight through. Depending on the traffic and time of day. I have done this in the past after work on Friday and it can take 7 hours... - [เขาปลาน้อย .136 Border Patrol Police - Myanmar Army Camp](https://moto-mania.asia/%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2-136-border-patrol-police-myanmar-army-camp/): Khao Pla Noi เขาปลาน้อย GPS 14.20963 98.76702 Covid bored and realised I have never posted the pictures from the one and only time we were allowed to visit the Myanmar army camp, located on the opposite hill. August 2017. After a muddy rainy season climb up the mountain. 12 Km from the Base at the first Border Patrol Police checkpoint. Climbing from 250 metres above sea level to 1040 metres at the Border Patrol Police, on top of the mountain. Parking on the Helipad with the Burmese Army on the hill in the back ground. – Pictures of the Myanmar Army... - [Nong Khai - Rainy Season Trails & Mekong Life](https://moto-mania.asia/nong-khai-rainy-season-trails-mekong-life/): Time for anther escape from Bangkok for a week. 701 in the back of the pickup and up to BanMai Rimkong, Sangkom Nong Khai Province. GPS Coordinates 18.053464003652465, 102.28653183959176 Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/5NazhhboaYU2fRgu5 7.5 hour drive straight through leaving around 5 am. Beer O’clock declared. Sitting by the mighty river upon arrival. Late last year I went exploring. Some really beautiful scenery in the back country behind the 211. Wanted to head back here and see it all with a nice rainy season green. It had not rained for a few days, so it was actually quite dry and nothing too tricky... - [Loei Day Loop](https://moto-mania.asia/loei-day-loop/): Heading back to Bangkok and break up the journey with a stop over in Loei and a ride on Sunday with Chris and friends from Udon. What a fun ride it was too and great weather for a Loei Day Loop. Nice rural roads as well as following the Mekong, some rough bits with road works here and there. We meet at Chris’s Bavarian hideaway for breakfast. Do a little loop on a narrow concrete road past the temple and back to the main road from Chris’s place. Stop at a view point along the way. Pull up at the lake... - [Kanchanaburi - 3 Day Mini Adventure](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-3-day-mini-adventure/): Kanchanaburi – 3 Day Mini Adventure with a good lunch at Baan Ricky Saiyok Yai. Western and Thai food on the Menu. Good to see the staff again as not been down for a while. Unfortunately. Ricky was away with his kids at a MX race. Pilok The 3272 up to Pilok is in the best condition I have ever experienced. A few rough bits here and there but way better than 18 months ago. Most of the really nasty stuff gone. Noen Chang Suek View Point You can see the smoke hanging below 1000 metres. Expecting the border post area... - [Sam Phan Bok - สามพันโบก](https://moto-mania.asia/sam-phan-bok-%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%9e%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%81/): GPS Coordinates 15.79578° N, 105.39521° E Sam Phan Bok also known as the Grand Canyon of Thailand. Though I don’t see this myself, no matter how hard I looked. It is however the largest rock reef formation in the Mekong River. Located in North Eastern Thailand (Isaan), on the banks of the Mekong river. So impressed with what I saw. The next morning I stayed longer than planned and hired a boat at the village where I stayed over night. The boatman took me to some amazing places I would not have experienced if I just parked and walked around the... - [Ban Muang View Point](https://moto-mania.asia/ban-muang-view-point/): Phu Huay Isaan – Nong Khai Really a morning spot to watch the sun rise over the Mekong.   No one is up here in the day time and you have the place to yourself.  It is a steep climb once you leave the paved road. The track is like talcum powder in places with rocks hidden underneath. Did this a year or so back on the KLX. This time on the 701 with 50 50 tyres. Google Earth with the track in blue. 1.12 km from the road. Doesn’t look that steep in the graph. But it is on the... - [Loei Adventure Trail Riding Ep 1.](https://moto-mania.asia/loei-adventure-trail-riding-ep-1/): Stopped at Luang Prabang Restaurant located on the 211 Loei province. Speaking with the owner. He informed me of loads of trails behind the village. Also stated it is very beautiful in there and there is a waterfall 1 km in the jungle that only the locals know about. Have 701 – Must go and take a look. Not much light left in the day. So just went and poked my nose in for 45 mins. Then went back to the resort in Sangkhom and traced a few tracks over Google Earth and imported on to the GPS. So if I... - [Kanchanaburi : The Wild West Ep. 2](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-the-wild-west-ep-2/): Back on the Saiyok Kanchanaburi Trail. Been wet for the last month and half. Luckily the rained eased up as well as the weather fining up for the ride.. Finally a weekend with sunshine. Day one we explore some new trails and ended up finding the creek trail down below in the ravine. So we cut a path down to the creek and then looped back to the original trail. Steep going down.. First we check in and get sorted. Taking a rest while Filip goes exploring to see if we can find some trails rather than ride back.. He did.... - [Bong Ti Kanchanburi](https://moto-mania.asia/bong-ti-kanchanburi/): GPS Coordinates 14.03361° N, 98.99096° E Located in Kanchanaburi on the border with Myanmar. Quiet back roads and a rough narrow road to the Border Patrol Police stopping a short distance from the actual border. A nice ride here through the back roads. Super friendly locals. The kids stopped walking and gave me a Wai as I rode past.. Don’t see that very often these days. Stay in Saiyok Noi and go out for the day exploring. Dual Sport, Adventure bike will be fine on the last dirt part. The rest doable on a normal road bike. Cheers Brian - [Road Trip:- Bangkok - Nong Khai - Loei - Bangkok](https://moto-mania.asia/road-trip-bangkok-nong-khai-loei-bangkok/): After all the COVID madness. What better time to take a week off and visit a a good friend that is stuck here in Thailand. Unable to get back to KL for work. Not wanting to fly with all the nonsense to deal with being a foreigner. Decided to take the Ranger with 701 in the back. Freedom to get around if the rainy season proper kicks in while up north, as well as be comfortable for the week with all the extras you can take in a pickup. Planned to leave at 4am, woke up at 2am and left at... - [ช้างสามหลุม - Three Elephant Pits. The Wild West - Kanchanaburi, Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/%e0%b8%8a%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%ab%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%a1-three-elephant-pits-the-wild-west-kanchanaburi-thailand/): End of lock down coming. Some provinces closer to Bangkok were open a little earlier. So we took the opportunity for an escape to Kanchanaburi. They were discussing shopping malls opening.. So figured some social distancing in the bush would not hurt. We head out to Saiyok and meet up with the local boys for another ride up to the Three Elephant Pits. Hoping this time around. It will be a little drier and therefore easier than last year. It was easier. A bit. Lots of Bamboo down. If the mud doesn’t get you, the rocks will. The soil was pretty... - [Hellfire Pass, Death Railway - Kanchanaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/hellfire-pass-death-railway-kanchanaburi/): Hellfire Pass is the name of the railway cutting on the former Burma railway (Death Railway) in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Built using forced labour during the Second World War. In part by Allied Prisoners of war, as well as local and regional slave labour. The pass is noted for the harsh conditions, heavy loss of life suffered by labourers during construction. The Museum is located along highway 323. If you have limited time and only wish to visit the Hellfire pass cutting. There is an alternative route to the back of the cutting. Back road GPS Coordinates 14.25159 N 98.95420 E There... - [Vietnam - The Remote North and Frontier Border Area](https://moto-mania.asia/vietnam-the-remote-north-and-frontier-border-area/): We all meet up in Hanoi. Eric arrived the day before and Lam earlier in the morning. Lam sent his KTM up from Saigon on the train. Eric and myself renting from Hung and Flamingo Travel. Last time to rent and ride up North was 6 years earlier with Mike. All get together and head to Flamingo. Meet Hung and his wife. It has been 6 years since we last met, but right now feels just like yesterday. Head off to the garage nearby and check out the KLX’s. Then back to pay and paperwork. Next beers and food. Same spot... - [River Kwai Suspension Bridge](https://moto-mania.asia/river-kwai-suspension-bridge/): March 2020 GPS Coordinates 14.34012 N 98.93839 E The Suspension Bridge is located approximately 2 kilometres from Hellfire Pass. Drive directly down the winding road until you come to the river and the bridge. A cool spot to hang out, picnic and go for a swim. The other side of the river hosts temples and a small village. After the initial bit of concrete. Dirt roads all the way.. Only suitable for a scooter or dual spots bike. Those that fancy some light dirt tracks should take a look. The other side of the river is so far from any paved... - [Khao Pla Noi - Kanchanaburi. 50th Birthday & Camping Ride.](https://moto-mania.asia/khao-pla-noi-kanchanaburi-50th-birthday-camping-ride/): Khao Pla Noi – Border Patrol Police Camp 136. One of my favourite trails to ride in Thailand. Must have been up here 20 + times over the years. Often talked about camping up here. Well. As I am turning 50. Why not do it and make a party on top of the mountain as the clock ticks over midnight to February 2nd. Invited a few like minded friends to join that enjoy camping and prepared to carry some gear up the mountain. At the bottom of the mountain is the first Border Patrol Police check point at 300 metres above... - [Luang Prabang Day Ride : Nam Khan Missing Link – Part 2](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-day-ride-nam-khan-missing-link-part-2/): Amazing day riding through here. Having looked on Google Earth with Alex in Luang Prabang. Set out to see if there is a way to get through to the Nam Khan at the end of the trail. On Google Earth the two ends only have a 2 or 3 kilometre missing link to join up. I had failed the previous ride from the south to link up. Today will try from the North. First it is a steep of rocky climb off the main road through a village then up the mountain. Then you are riding along the top of the... - [Luang Prabang Day Ride : Nam Khan Missing Link - Part 1](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-day-ride-nam-khan-missing-link-part-1/): Trying from the south to see if I can get through to the north following the Nam Khan and over the mountains. All I can say is.. What a rough steep rocky road. At this point. I almost turned back. It just was not fun. Then looked at the GPS. OK. I am here, not that far to go.. Push on. Then the rough road ended and it was a nice smooth trail all the way. Thank God. I really had enough of rocks and dust. Land slides have taken out the power poles. Improvisation is the name of the game.... - [Chiang Khong - Rumble In the Jungle](https://moto-mania.asia/chiang-khong-rumble-in-the-jungle/): November 30th. Time to head off to Laos again for the end of year trip. What better way to start a trip than easing myself in to the dirt with David and his son Nak. Arrive the night before. Ready to roll the next morning on some pretty good trails. Had a taste of the trails with David last year. This was incredibly steep and when you see each other. No where to go. The guy coming down locked the rear and a small collision.. But no dramas and all good friends at the end. Even a happy snap together. Great... - [Luang Prabang Day Ride to the Khmu Villages](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-day-ride-to-the-khmu-villages/): A lovely day loop out of Luang Prabang visiting the Khmu village After turning left at the concrete factory. It is a steep rocky and rutted climb up the mountain to the nice trails. Stop this first village. Super friendly locals. Then see this school as riding past. Almost carried on as didn’t want to disturb them. Then thought.. One picture outside should be OK. Then all the little faces started looking out and coming to the balcony. In the end the teachers too. So I walked up and said hello.. Asked if I can take some pictures. Then a picture... - [Luang Prabang to Muang Nan - Route 1 - Riding the Mekong](https://moto-mania.asia/luang-prabang-to-muang-nan-riding-the-mekong/): Dec 2019 The last time to ride this track as Dec 2016. Not really in a hurry to come back as expected the trail to be gone with all the road works. Well. Surprise. All the road works came to nothing.. Bridges not finished, concrete pipes abandoned.. Almost as if. All the money disappeared and they stopped working 😉 Still not any where near as good as years back.. Bit nice compared to sitting on the boring paved road. The first 20 plus KM out of Luang Prabang is a big long boring wide graded and gravel road.. Then mother nature... - [Hin Heup - Mueng Fueng - Mekong River Road to Vientiane](https://moto-mania.asia/hin-heup-mueng-fueng-mekong-river-road-to-vientiane/): The 13N out of Vientiane is a mess to say the least. As well as a very dangerous road. Decided to take another way. Leaving Vang Vieng south on the 13N for about 20 KM turn right and it takes you to the back side of Hin Heup with out touching the 13N. But there is still a lot of Chinese Railway construction going on. Once past Hin Heup and the dust it is OK to Mueng Fueng. But all the nice old roads are under a massive upgrade. Gravel and dust the entire way.. You can see more in the... - [Phu Chi Fa - To the base and above](https://moto-mania.asia/phu-chi-fa-to-the-base-and-above/): January 2019 Recent visit at the end of the post One of my favourite rides. Cross over at Houy Xai, head to Pak Tha. Take the ferry across the Mekong and ride to Muang Ngern. You have the Mekong on your left and the Mountains with Phu Chi Duen, Doi Pha Thang and Phu Chi Fa on your right. Twisting and winding along all the way. No other vehicles except for locals and the odd pickup. Below video of the ride in to the village at the base of Phu Chi Fa along with some local kids wanting to race me.... - [Saiyok Kanchanaburi 2019](https://moto-mania.asia/saiyok-kanchanaburi-2019/): Endlessly on the Kanchanaburi Trail New rides to be appended to this post. Latest ride at the top with date. Nov 16th – Bikes Husqvarna 701 / KTM 690 / CRFl 250 Leave work a bit early and stop at Saiyok Pizza House before getting to the resort. Great ride here.. Shame the mountain track up to Khao Pla Noi is closed. Open in December. The 4X4 chewing up the wet track too much. Damian – CRFl Water Splash. 701 Water Splash. Stop for some beers at Wasan’s shop on the way back to the resort. Beautiful start to the day.... - [Ta Xua Dinosaur Backbone - Off Road Vietnam](https://moto-mania.asia/ta-xua-dinosaur-backbone-off-road-vietnam/): Ta Xua is not really on the map as a destination for foreign tourists. Though a well known hidden gem by the more adventurous Vietnamese. This is changing with more adventurous riders in the region making the effort to get to Ta Xua Dinosaur Backbone. Though, when you get here.. Gulp.. Not much room for error if you get it wrong when riding out. A long way down the side of the mountain to the bottom. Most park at the spot located in the first picture below. The road up the mountain from the valley below is narrow, rocky as well... - [Sangkhom - North Thailand.](https://moto-mania.asia/sangkhom-north-thailand/): Sept 14 / 15 Time for the annual bike inspection. Also a good excuse to escape Bangkok for the weekend and visit friends. Take the 200 Baht mini bus from Udon to Nong Khai to a friends house to get the KLX First we drop off some passengers at the Friendship Bridge. Then straight off to get the vehicle inspection done. All passed and off to Kawasaki for an oil change and service. Then hit the road with a stop off at Si Chiang Mai looking over to Vientiane. I can smell the Beer Lao. While I had a coke 🙁... - [My EBC Returns Experience](https://moto-mania.asia/my-ebc-returns-experience/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: - [Enduro Trail Riding : Sri Racha - Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/enduro-trail-riding-sri-racha-thailand/): My playground. Only one hour from central Bangkok taking motorway 7. Park up. Have some breakfast at the shops and a drink. The ladies are friendly and know us well enough now that we don’t even have to ask for permission to park up.. When we return. Always stop for a drink and a snack before heading off. The hill climb. Waiting for Filip to explore the mountain. A jungle hill climb – In the video Filip went the wrong way and then went all the way back to where we started until he saw me.. It did end up making... - [Pilok - Sangkhlaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/pilok-sangkhlaburi/): A long weekend and time to give the 701 another run. First a stop at Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park. Then continue on to Saiyok Yai. Park the pickup at a friends place and load up the 701 and head to the border with Burma. Pilok A good run up here following the 323 before heading up the 3272. Nern Chueng Suek view point Lat 14.67245 Lon 98.36839 (Google Maps spelling – Noen Chang Suek). One of my top 5 favourite places to visit in Thailand. Must have been up here 6 or 7 times over the years. This time on... - [Somsak Mining](https://moto-mania.asia/somsak-mining/): GPS Coordinates:- 14.65461, 98.40242 Songkran April 2019 My third time to Somsak Mining. After reading on the Somsak Mining Facebook page that the home stay will close end of 2019 because of Auntie Glenn’s age and health. Decided to visit one more time. It won’t be the same riding down closed or someone else running Somsak Mine home stay. So we load up the bikes the night before and drive up to Pilok the next morning. 2.5 hour drive from Sai Yok Noi. The longest time driving is on the shortest part of the twisty road up the mountain. The steep... - [Houay Xai to Hong Sa - Following the Mekong](https://moto-mania.asia/houay-xai-to-hong-sa-following-the-mekong/): Houay Xai, Pak Tha, Doi Pha Tang, Phu Chi Duen, Phu Chi Fa – Hong Sa in the dark. Friendship Bridge Chiang Khong – Houy Xai YouTube:- Crossing the Friendship Bridge Bridge Crossing Update – Nov 2018:- This is one of the most hassle free crossings you can make from Thailand to Laos. Ever since mid 2018. There have been reports of some people being charged 2,500 baht, others were crossing with no charge. One of the members of the Laos Adventure Riding FB Group was asked to pay. He explained he was a solo rider and not on a tour... - [Northern Laos : Luang Prabang - Oudomxai - Boun Tai - Nong Khiew - Vieng Thong.](https://moto-mania.asia/northern-laos-luang-prabang-oudomxai-boun-tai-nong-khiew-vieng-thong/): After crossing at Houy Xai, riding solo to Hong Sa and on to Luang Prabang. Time to meet up with Chris. As Chris can’t take time off to ride together in the high season. I tag along until Phonsavan with his group. Helping out where I can and make a video of the trip along the way. A mixture of customers. Swiss, Norwegian and of course Chris and myself and last but not least.. Houly. The guide for their trip. Not sure about my spelling of his name. Ridden through this village 3 times over the years. Pleased to say. Very... - [Nong Khai Cruising the Mekong to Nakhon Phanom](https://moto-mania.asia/nong-khai-cruising-the-mekong-to-nakhon-phanom/): Time to get out of Bangkok for the weekend. Thursday afternoon book a cheap ticket with Nok Air and on the plane Saturday. The KLX is currently sitting at a friends place in Nong Khai waiting for me. 4:00 am wake up and 5.50 flight to Udon and on the road around 10 am by the time pump up the tyres. Sort out my gear etc.. Never having been to the east of Nong Khai. Decided to try and follow the Mekong as much as possible. Heard from others the main roads are flat, straight and boring. So try and liven... - [Lima Site 85 : Phou Pha Thi - Then and Now](https://moto-mania.asia/lima-site-85-phou-pha-thi-then-and-now/): Introduction Lima Site 85 (LS-85 alphanumeric code of the phonetic 1st letter used to conceal this covert operation[3]) was a clandestine, military installation in the Royal Kingdom of Laos guarded by the Hmong “Secret Army“, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the United States Air Force used for Vietnam War covert operations against communist targets in ostensibly neutral Laos under attack by the Vietnam People’s Army. Initially created for a CIA command post to support a local stronghold, the site was expanded with a 1966 TACAN area excavated on the mountaintop where a 1967 command guidance radar was added for Commando Club... - [Crater Bomb - Xieng Khouang](https://moto-mania.asia/crater-bomb-xieng-khouang/): The largest bomb crater site in the province. Located at Baan Khai approximately 33 kilometres from Phonsavan. The bombs were dropped back in the second Indochina war by B 52 Bombers. In many cases indiscriminately on the way back from a bombing run or part of the carpet bombing of the Plain of Jars as both sides fought over the territory between the wet and dry seasons. YouTube Video Worth a visit as part of a day trip heading out to Plain of Jars site 52. It is quite mind blowing to see these craters and try and imagine what happened... - [Plain Of Jars Site 21](https://moto-mania.asia/plain-of-jars-site-21/): Phou Keng or Keng Mountain is one of the largest quarry sites. The jars once completed were moved to Jars Site 1. Ten kilometres away. Keng Mountain is 1400 metres above sea level. There are 1250 steps to the top. Big steps too. If normal size, easily 2000 steps. I made it 3/4 of the way up and had to sit for 5 minutes. But I do tend to power walk. The peak of the mountain hosts a natural cave that served as shelter during the 2nd Indochina war The Pathet Lao troops created a 70 metre long bunker with two... - [Plain of Jars Site 52](https://moto-mania.asia/plain-of-jars-site-52/): What to do next? In Phonsavan and Hmong New Year is still a few days away. Thinking what to see and do next?  Over beers started chatting with some Australian archaeologists from James Cook University that are here checking out various Jars sites. They highly recommended heading out to Site 52. It is approx 27 km out of town on the paved road then about 16 km dirt through the mountains. Feeling a bit lazy this day. I was on the bike around 12 or 1 pm.  This ride and site visit can be done in a morning or afternoon. Getting... - [Spoon Village - Ban Napia](https://moto-mania.asia/spoon-village-ban-napia/): Xiang Khoung province was one of the most heavily bombed areas during the second Indochina war and is littered with millions of UXOs. Bomb crater scars are visible from the road in front of the houses. The locals we spoke with buy the scrap UXO from others and then melt it down in a kiln to make spoons and souvenirs. Between 1964 and 1973, the United States dropped more than 270 million bombs on Laos. Some 80 million of these bombs remain unexploded, under the ground surface. Up to 3,000 people on any given day are involved in UXO clearance activities... - [Vat Phiavat](https://moto-mania.asia/vat-phiavat/): The temple was built in the 14th century and it is believed that the same craftsmen also built Vat Si Phom located a few blocks away. In the 19th century, bandits looted and invading armies damaged Vat Phiavat as they searched for riches. Fighting during the first Indochina War damaged the temple and its large Buddha image in 1953. The community rebuilt both a year later. But the intense bombing of the second Indochina War damaged most of the structure, leaving the Buddha image, some pillars, and part of a wall seen today. Located approximately 40 mins drive out of Phonsavan.... - [Hmong New Year - Phonsavan](https://moto-mania.asia/hmong-new-year-phonsavan/): Chilling in Phonsavan. Having tagged along with Chris for the first part of his tour. Decided to hang out in Phonsavan with Tanoy from Cranky T Bar & Cafe for a few days. Chris and the group continued to head south on their journey. Tanoy informed me a few months earlier that the Hmong New Year in Phonsavan is her favourite festival and I should attend. Well, why not and here I am. Chill in Phonsavan.  Ride around and explore what else the area has to offer. Waiting for Hmong New Year proper to start. Usually, like most. I blow in... - [Chiang Khong:- The Mekong and Remote Border Mountains](https://moto-mania.asia/chiang-khong-the-mekong-and-remote-border-mountains/):     Bangkok to Chiang Khong. Early wake up and out the door at 5 am heading to the airport. Arrive in Chiang Mai, head over to Keng Engine  Lat 18.8125584  Lon 99.0161812 The KLX sitting, waiting for me with my riding gear.  Plus a new Keng Engine / Kawasaki Jersey. ( Thank you Keng ) Load up and head off. It is now 11:15 am. So need to crack on if I want to fit in a visit up to Phu Chi Fa. First a stop to feed the local dinosaurs at the view point over looking Phayao. Lat 19.06140 Lon... - [Pattaya Enduro Rides 2018](https://moto-mania.asia/pattaya-enduro-rides-2018/):   Pattaya – Enduro Trail Riding Post date to be updated with the latest rides   Pattaya to Baan Chang:- 6 October. A brilliant ride in perfect wet sandy conditions over to Baan Chang then a steep rocky mountain climb. All up 140km for the day. Brilliant day with the fellas.   Khao  Khiew:- 19 August Another brillant ride at Khao Khiew. The riders. Brian, Leif, Frank, Rod and his mate. First a great little video from Leif ripping through a great track between the mountains Then a fun little video from Leif’s Go Pro Cutting through the chicken sheds. Matt... - [Bangkok - Exploring Sites](https://moto-mania.asia/bangkok-exploring-sites/):   Living in Bangkok. Decided to explore my ‘home town’. Parked the bike at the Condo and headed for the river. Starting at Khai Ka Pier  13.79882 100.51713 Getting off at the Phra Arthit Pier 13.76349 100.49407 near Khao San Rd Walk from here to the Grand Palace via Khao San Rd and Sunam Luang Park. . The Grand Palace 13.75234 100.49108 Head for lunch with stunning views over to Wat Arun GPS Co-ordinates to the restaurant 13.74467 100.49066 Walk back through Wat Pho and on to Democracy Monument.     Democracy Monument  13.75666 100.50186   Mahakarn Fort  13.75556 100.50556   Golden Mount Temple (Wat Saket) 13.75393... - [Saiyok Kanchanaburi Thailand - 2018](https://moto-mania.asia/saiyok-kanchanaburi-thailand/):     Day Rides – Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi 2018 Latest trips added and date ammended to the post publish date.   Khao Pla Noi August 25th My favourite ride. Again and Again. Just so much fun. Must have ridden up here 20 times now. This time the creeks were not as fast moving and lower, compared to last month. No issues crossing the creeks at all. Wake up in Bangkok 4.30 am.. Bike and Ute already loaded.. Leave at 5am Arrive at the resort at 7.15. Frank only 10 mins behind me. Suttipong joined us to ride off at 9am.  ... - [Bago - Exploring sites](https://moto-mania.asia/bago-exploring-the-sites/): Exploring the sites in Bago. Day One and Three in Yangon, link below Yangon – Exploring sites   Kyaik Pun Pagoda Kyaikpun Pagoda (Burmese: ကျိုက်ပွန်ဘုရား, IPA: [tɕaiʔpʊ̀ɴ pʰəjá])(ကျာ်ပန် in Mon, Kyaik (Buddha) & Pon (Four), is a pagoda in the Bago Division of Burma, in the city of Bago. Most notably, Kyaik Pun Pagoda is the home to the Four Seated Buddha shrine, a 90 ft (27 m) statue depicting the four Buddhas namely Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, and Gautama seated in four positions, sitting back to back to four directions. The Four Seated Buddha was built by King Migadippa of Bago in the... - [Taukkyan War Cemetery](https://moto-mania.asia/taukkyan-war-cemetery/): The Taukkyan War Cemetery (Burmese: ထောက်ကြံ့ စစ်သင်္ချိုင်း) is a cemetery for Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War. The cemetery is in the village of Taukkyan, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Yangon on Pyay Road. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The cemetery contains the graves of 6,374 soldiers who died in the Second World War, the graves of 52 soldiers who died in Burma during the First World War, and memorial pillars (The Rangoon Memorial) with the names of over 27,000 Commonwealth soldiers who died... - [Yangon - Exploring sites](https://moto-mania.asia/yangon-exploring-the-sites/):     A three day trip to Myanmar over a long weekend. The pictures below are from the first and third day with the second day in Bago to be in a seperate post.   Shwedagon Pagoda My third visit here. Just love the place. The joys of the rainy season.. A rainbow appeared just after the rain.       The kids saw me playing with my phone and the new 360 camera. So after a few photo’s they asked me for a photo. New rule.. If asked for a photo.. I want a photo back. Night time almost here..... - [Pha Sawan Waterfall น้ำตกผาสวรรค์ Off road](https://moto-mania.asia/pha-sawan-waterfall-%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%b3%e0%b8%95%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%9c%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%84%e0%b9%8c/): Pha Sawan Waterfall. (น้ำตกผาสวรรค์) – Magnificent Recent visit July 28th A wet a muddy ride starting at Baan Ricky. Heading the back way via the Bamboo Jungle trail, then up the tarmac to the Phasawan Waterfall track turn off.. Then a 12km muddy ride before a 2km hike up the 7 tier waterfall. Spectaular and in full monsoon season angry flow.. Original post continued below :- Nov 2017 Breathtaking and exceeded expectations by 200 % +++ Must visit if you have a Dirt Bike or 4 WD.. Stunning…..  12km on dirt road then a 2km hike to the 7th and most... - [Remote Pilok Kanchanaburi](https://moto-mania.asia/pilok-kanchanaburi/):   Pilok Kanchanaburi Pilok is one of my favourite areas to visit in Thailand. A twisty windy narrow road up to Pilok. Watch out for the Bangkok drivers that come down the mountain too fast and in the wrong gear cutting the corners. After two days riding in Saiyok. I took a day off the bike and drove up here. If you want to see the bike riding portion of the trip.. A link is at the end of the post. Pilok town A new temple going up. Looking over to the Border Patrol Police on top of the mountain. Border... - [Shwedagon Pagoda](https://moto-mania.asia/shwedagon-pagoda/): A brilliant afternoon and evening with the sun setting and the pagoda sparking in the evening light. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shwedagon_Pagoda The Shwedagon Pagoda (Burmese: ရွှေတိဂုံဘုရား, IPA: [ʃwèdəɡòʊɴ pʰəjá]), officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw (Burmese: ရွှေတိဂုံစေတီတော်, [ʃwèdəɡòʊɴ zèdìdɔ̀]) and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The 326-foot-tall (99 m)[1] pagoda is situated on Singuttara Hill, to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, and dominates the Yangon skyline. Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa. These... - [Inle Lake](https://moto-mania.asia/inle-lake/):     Inle Lake (Burmese: အင်းလေးကန်, pronounced [ʔɪ́ɴlé kàɴ]), is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar with an estimated surface area of 44.9 square miles (116 km2), and one of the highest at an elevation of 2,900 feet (880 m). During the dry season, the average water depth is 7 feet (2.1 m), with the deepest point being 12 feet (3.7 m), but during the rainy season this can increase by 5 feet (1.5 m). The watershed area for the lake lies to a... - [Bagan Simply Stunning](https://moto-mania.asia/bagan-simply-stunning/): During our ride through Myanmar we spent a day exploring Bagan. Starting with sunrise, a ride through the temples before finishing up eating outside in a lovely open garden setting.   Bagan (Burmese: ပုဂံ; MLCTS: pu.gam, IPA: [bəɡàɴ]; formerly Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom’s height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains... - [Myanmar Motorcycle Travelogue - The BIG Loop](https://moto-mania.asia/myanmar-motorcycle-travelogue-the-big-loop/):   Myanamar Motorcycle Travelogue Just under 3,000 km crossing the border at Myawaddy until our return 16 days later. What an epic trip. The people and sites are simply stunning.   Each day we were given the next destination GPS co-ordinates. Assistance a phone call away if needed. Brilliant freedom to go at your own pace and stop as and when you wanted with the support vehicle at the back. This was way better than the caravan tour I was expecting..   I will let the videos do the talking from here.   Mae Sot to Myawaddy   Myawaddy to Yangon... - [Goteik Viaduct](https://moto-mania.asia/goteik-viaduct/):   Goteik Viaduct  “Von Faessler’s Express”   The Goteik viaduct (Burmese: ဂုတ်ထိပ်တံတား, also known as Gohteik viaduct) is a railway trestle in Nawnghkio, western Shan State, Myanmar (also known as Burma). The bridge is between the two towns of Pyin Oo Lwin, the summer capital of the former British colonial administrators of Burma, and Lashio, the principal town of northern Shan State. It is the highest bridge in Myanmar and when it was completed, the largest railway trestle in the world. The bridge is located approximately 100 km northeast of Mandalay. The bridge was constructed in 1899 and completed in 1900 by... - [Hin Dat Hot Springs](https://moto-mania.asia/hindat-hot-springs/):   Hin Dat Hot Springs GPS Co-ordinates 14.625178, 98.725890   The hotsprings are 20 km south of Thong Pha Phum or 130km from Kanchanaburi town. Half an hour from Hell Fire Pass. Accessible via highway 323 Kanchanaburi – Sangkhaburi at KM marker 105. Approximately 300 metres from the 323 up the road   Originally developed by the occupying Japanese forces during the construction of the Burma railway – World War II.   The pools water temperature is between 40 and 50 Celsius. One pool warmer than the other. The hot spring is along a cool stream of fresh flowing water only... - [Khao Pla Noi - The Thai Burma Border Milk Run..](https://moto-mania.asia/the-thai-burma-border-milk-run-khao-pla-noi/): Combining a couple of brilliant rides up Khao Pla Noi in to one post. The Riders:-  Grant, Ricardo, Brian, Filip and Lee. Head from Baan Ricky up to the Sai Yok suspension bridge. On to the first ranger station heading towards the single trail. Then meet up with the 4WD track leading to the ranger station at the base of the mountain. Last but certainly not least. The climb up to the Border Patrol Police looking at the Burmese Army on the other hill top . Approx. 200 metres above sea level to 1000 metres in pretty quick time. Then back... - [Pilok Kanchanaburi Offroad](https://moto-mania.asia/pilok-kanchanaburi-offroad/): Pilok Kanchanaburi Offroad :- Pilok District Kanchanaburi is pretty special part of Thailand. Leaving Sai Yok Yai area ( Baan Ricky ) it takes about 1.5 hours to drive up with bike in the back of the pickup. Head down the 323 as if going to Sangkhlaburi then take the 3272 to Pilok. There are not that many paved roads out this way to get lost. There is a way to the base of the mountain off-road from Sai Yok Yai following the Gas Pipeline. This is closed off as too many wild Elephants from Burma in the area at the... - [Riders on the Storm](https://moto-mania.asia/riders-on-the-storm/): Riders on the Storm. A great blast at the end of the day.. What a ripper. - [Tyre Repair](https://moto-mania.asia/tyre-repair/):     Difficult to find a tyre shop that will do anything more than a temporary patch and consider that permanent. Asked at a couple of large tyre re-sellers. Only interested in the temporary plug / fix. The shop below will do the job for car and bike tyres with a proper patch from the inside. Located just off Vibhavadee Rd up the road from the Army Club.     At the main road, look for the Taxi’s going in to top up with NGV or LPG. The shop is located at the back. - [Pottering Around Khao Khiew](https://moto-mania.asia/pottering-around-khao-khiew/):   Conditions are tip top as there had been a truck load of rain dumped on the area late in the week. Just in time for us to go ridng on Saturday. I parked at the usual spot not far from the Khai Khiew Country Club. Then made my way over to the area we call the jumps. Waiting for the rest to turn up.. Easily 45 mins ahead of the teams arrival.  So took the chance to take a few snaps of the area we usually blast through Our playground behind the lake and in the mountains. Some great twists... - [ฐานปฏิบัติการเขาปลาน้อย ร้อย ตชด.136](https://moto-mania.asia/thai-burma-border-taxi-service-%e0%b8%90%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%8f%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%95%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a3%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5/):   Asked by the Thai Border Patrol Police to drop the visiting Burmese Soldiers back. ฐานปฏิบัติการเขาปลาน้อย ร้อย ตชด.136 They kindly gave us a look around.. - [PBB Enduro THE HILL CLIMB...](https://moto-mania.asia/pbb-enduro-the-hill-climb/):     Another brilliant ride with the PBB Enduro Crew. The group keeps getting bigger. 15 riders turned up for this Saturday’s social ride. Jeff all the way from up near Bang Pa In. Big credit to Phil ” Phil ” for taking care of those with Bike issues.. Helping people get the bike up hills when too exhausted. Also Paul and the others that helped keep a big group flowing..   Ricardo.. The Intrepid Brazilian Explorer.. Not allowed to drop it at the start !. 😉 Friday night traffic.. Good effort for your first ride Jeff after so long.. Phil ”... - [Kanchanaburi Enduro Riding กาญจนบุรี อำเภอไทรโยค](https://moto-mania.asia/kanchanaburi-saiyok-enduro-riding-%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%8d%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%b8%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b5-%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%b3%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a0%e0%b8%ad%e0%b9%84%e0%b8%97%e0%b8%a3%e0%b9%82/):     Another brillaint long weekend back out at Kanchanaburi Saiyok. – กาญจนบุรี อำเภอไทรโยค This time Leif.. My Pattaya riding mate is going to join for a ride out this way. Two Swedes and an Aussie roaming the trails along the Thai / Burma border. Like minded, good fun and lots of trails is all we need.   Rather than sitting in Friday night traffic taking for ever to get to Saiyok Get going at 5 am Saturday morning. Miss the traffic. Still get a good nights sleep and arrive in time to have a full days ride. The sunrise from... - [Phoun Khoun](https://moto-mania.asia/phoun-khoun/):   Phoun Khoun View Point One of the most breathe taking places in Laos. Always find it hard to leave this spot. Just stunning GPS Co-ordinates 19.38952, 102.42647   A must see if taking 13 N north to Luang Prabang or South towards Kasi and Vang Vieng. Good chance it may be covered in fog or rain depending on the season.   If you take the Kasi Bypass.. You will miss this view. May be worth planning a route where you take in the Kasi Bypass as well as Phoun Khoun.   Cheers Brian     - [Long Chieng LS 20a](https://moto-mania.asia/long-tieng-chieng-ls-20a-2/):   Three reports covering Long Chieng trips. Aussie Tim’s first trip back in 2013 when on a work trip with Phou Bia Mine. Long Cheng (Tieng) LS 20a – Phuo Bia Mine Trip Thongkhoon, Oddvar and myself have a reccy and see if it is possible to get in with out passes and approval from Vientiane. The reccy was in a 4 WD then we followed up on the bikes a couple of days later. Long Tieng (Chieng) LS 20a   Rainy Season Ride with Chris, Jim, Harri and myself. Long Cheng Rainy Season Ride   Take a ride on the... - [Light Balance Shop](https://moto-mania.asia/light-balance/):       Time to light up the KLX. A few rides caught out where riding in the dark. Simply not pleasant. The stock light is pretty bad and high beam not much better. Need to test this setup out in anger.. But so far, pretty good lighting up the back Soi’s heading home in Bangkok. Only can imagine in the bush with no street or other lights how bright this setup will be. Standard Light.. With the new lights. Contant Details.   GPS Coordinates:- Lat 13.79507  Lon 100.60533 Google Maps:- - [Khao Pla Noi เขาปลาน้อย - Kanchanaburi Rainy Season](https://moto-mania.asia/enduro-mountain-%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%a2-kanchanaburi-rainy-season/): Long weekend and it is the rainy season.. Up early and on the road before the masses. It takes 3 hrs to get to Sai Yok Yai from Bangkok. Time for a rainy season Khao Pla Noi ride กาญจนบุรี อำเภอไทรโยค. Coming back, even leaving early on the Sunday afternoon, takes 4 hrs or slightly longer. I want to go up ” Enduro Mountain ” เขาปลาน้อย in the rainy season. 6 th time to ride up here. Previously dry season and once a month after the rainy season had finished. Load up the pickup and wake up the next morning at 5... - [Spark Plug Cross Reference](https://moto-mania.asia/spark-plug-cross-reference/):   Cross reference compatible spark plugs http://www.sparkplug-crossreference.com   - [Keng Engine](https://moto-mania.asia/keng-engine/): Keng Engine Address : 200/90 Sri Anant Village Townhouse Soi 7, Fah Ha, Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Tel. +66 85 033 3364 Tel. +66 91 878 0509 Facebook (Personal) : Keng Yuttana Facebook (Business Page): Keng Engine Open : Monday – Saturday 09.00 AM – 18.00 PM Closed : Sunday I had my KLX 250 Big Bore 300 kit completed at Keng Engine. Runs like a dream… Great follow up and nothing is too much trouble. Most importantly.. Great English.. You can be understood and get the answers you need. Recommended Keng to a number of friends.. They have all been super impressed. Cheers... - [Ohlins Spring Upgrade KLX 250F](https://moto-mania.asia/ohlins-spring-upgrade-klx-250f/): This may be of use for the larger / bigger KLX / CRF riders living out here in Asia. Especially those that like to take the KLX / CRF off to Laos / Remote Thailand loaded up. My weight is around 85 kg, then you have the gear, Camelbak stuffed with more gear. The Giant Loop with camping gear, clothes, spares etc. There is another 15 kg or more for some people that take the kitchen sink. Estimate the weight my KLX is carrying to be Me 85kg, Gear & Camelbak 5kg, Giant Loop 15kg. Total of 105 kg on the... - [Why We Ride Enduro Thailand](https://moto-mania.asia/why-we-ride-enduro-thailand/):   Great times riding Enduro in Thailand.. Doesn’t get much better. Paul, Phil, Matt, Larry… Have Husky will go anywhere   - [Thailand WET and WILD Rainy Season ENDURO Chonburi](https://moto-mania.asia/thailand-wet-and-wild-rainy-season-enduro-chonburi/): What a great ride again. This time only Matt and Me to blast around the trails at Khao Khiew. I love this area.. 109 KM from Bangkok to the parking place.. Straight down the Motorway. Then 300 metres up the road and you are on the trails.. This area has it all. Mud, sand, hills, rocks, two great narrow tracks between the mountains and much more. Here is our blast through the area. Park up, unload and have breakfast. The local ladies know us now and very friendly. Trails are TIP TOP. Taking in the lovely day.  Exploring. Trying to find... - [PBB Enduro Ride.. Killer Mountain](https://moto-mania.asia/pbb-enduro-ride-killer-mountain/): Another epic ride with the Pattaya Crew.. 107 KM.. There had been some rain. Rocks, ruts, washouts, long over grown grass, mud and tree roots up steep hills. All in the name of good Enduro fun. Planning the route.. After riding through the sand and along the edge of Khao Mai Khiew.. Paul and Han’s. We were waiting while some of the others were stuck on a slippery rock and going further down the mountain. Fuel stop, water and snacks.. Nice and green… Phil and Paul looking for a new way through as the old way is overgrown. The baby Elephant... - [Where to buy Tyres](https://moto-mania.asia/dumrong-yang-yont-tyres-bangkok/): Dumrong Yang Yont Lat 13.74296 Lon 100.51327 – Chinatown.. Shipping to most places in Thailand. . Front of the shop from the road.. If you take your bike.. There is a small alleyway to the right of the picture. Go up here and it snakes around to the back of the shop. This is where the tyres will be fitted. ( Cars are changed on the road ) The two brothers you will speak to.. English spoken by both. Good friendly service..   Another Tyre place shared by Matt Murray, 29tire Rama 9 K’Pairote (pronounced pilot) at Chinatown: Eak Paiboon yang... - [Paper Maps](https://moto-mania.asia/paper-maps/):                             Let’s be honest.. Paper is dead… Some of the old school love their paper map. The only advantage I see is. Looking at your map, planning the GPS route for the next day. Who honestly follows a paper map in this day and age stopping every second corner or so many kilometres asking directions? The last three trips I was on to Laos.. Forgot the paper map. Really didn’t miss it. OSM on my Garmin and phone as a backup. Plus Google Maps and Google Earth on... - [Enduro Meeting Points](https://moto-mania.asia/enduro-meeting-points/): Khao Khiew Meeting Point If you want to drive and ride. This is a great spot. Close to the Highway. Head as if going to the Open Zoo. Food, Drinks, Toilets. Lots of parking space. Picture taken from the road. GPS Location Lat 13.21006 Lon 101.03547 Google Maps Follow the track below.. Straight, right, then left and right on to the sandy track and to the hills. There is a small fuel station on the way in to the meeting point.. Selling 91 / 95 Gasohol and Diesel. If desperate.. 4T and 2T oils.. (Get out of trouble times) Sunday’s are pretty... - [Garmin GPS Maps](https://moto-mania.asia/garmin-gps-maps/): Night Rider OSM Map Thailand / Cambodia / Laos / Vietnam / Malaysia / Singapore. http://www.nightrider.info ” This Garmin map was made with data from © OpenStreetMap contributors and covers the area shown in the image to the left. This is a map for motorcyclists and therefore roads that should not be used by motorcyclists are shown as grey un-routable roads. These roads are typically toll roads and overpasses over major intersections and primarily located in Bangkok. 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