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Old 01-02-2010, 01:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Talking 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650R New Year Ride!
Happy New Year greetings from Thailand!

Great ride up from Bangkok with Thom on Kawasaki ER6n and Rich on Ducati Monster.

Hooked up with Chris on his Honda Phantom in Den Chai and Franz here in Nan on his FJR1300.

Just arrived, need to run and meet the guys to figure out where we're going tomorrow.

Happy New Year!

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Great ride on Tuesday from Nan to Doi Phu Kha and then up along the Thai-Lao border. Definitely the road less traveled up there!


Getting ready to leave Nan-


Entering Doi Phu Kha National Park-




Awesome roads, very little traffic, and stunning views!

More to come!
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Old 01-02-2010, 01:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Credit to Franz for this awesome ride- original plan had been to turn right (south) at Bo Klua and ride the 1081 "racetrack" back to Nan like we did a few weeks ago. But when we reached the t-junction at Bo Klua Franz wondered about where the road would take us if we went left (north). Hanging a left at Bo Klua was Franz's idea and it turns out it was a good one!

Backing up a bit- here are some photos from the Lam Doo Daw viewpoint in Doi Phu Kha National Park-




I was so very pleasantly surprised to discover that someone planted some Japanese cherry trees up there, and we were lucky enough to be there when they were in bloom. Beautiful Hanami


Nice clear day with better visibility and views than when we were there a few weeks ago.


Bo Klua to Chalerm Prakiat next!


Bo Klua to Chalerm Prakiat in the no-man's land along the Thai-Lao border:


Wow, I think I'm going to call this the "Undiscovered Country". It's apparent that other than the locals this is a road seldom traveled. Stunning scenery and a road that is in need of some TLC...



Still, while parts were in terrible shape, there were also some stretches that were in fine condition. Just take it easy and mind the gravel and potholes.



Amazing views!







The Ninja 650R handled it all without complaint-



The Ducati Monster is a thirsty girl-

Be advised that there are no real gas stations anywhere along the Thai-Lao border between Bo Klua and Chalerm Prakiat... This will have to do-


A few more random pics-




While the distance wasn't that far, it was a very challenging ride- some of the guys were a bit beat


We didn't get back to Nan until after dark!

What a great day! More to come!
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nice pics and detailed ride report. that one dude, draggin knee pads?
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Wow, looks like a great ride! I would love to have been there.
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Awesome Ride. Happy New Year!
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nice pics and detailed ride report. that one dude, draggin knee pads?
LOL! You talking about me in the leathers or Rich on the Ducati wearing what look to me like volley ball knee pads?

Ha ha! Don't worry, we've all teased him plenty already, but he does manage to throw that leaky old Monster around quite well- even managed to drag his pipes through some of the turns-

Ride On!
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Great pictures, TonyBKK, and Happy New Year. What kind of camera mount do you have hooked up nest to your bike's fuel cover?
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