Doi Chang/Wawee/Chiang Rai breakdown ride

[KMA]

So much riding here in CR! Rode about 150k with Chris, Bob, Mark and Ronny today. Some slicker than snot stuff still around but could be gone if rain backs off some soon. Up doi chang (check out new doi chang mart up there), down to Wawee area, then who the hell knows where we were, somewhere around Mae Ai and down to Kok river. All in all a great ride for 4 out 5 of us. Chris is still having issues with his timimg chain and had to be trucked out from middle if nowhere by Yao hill tribe. Made it home just after sunset. ther guys will fill the gaps with route, photos and story Here are a few pics of ride.

 

[KMA]

route from Bob K.

 

[Loop]

Awesome ride,would love to do it when it dries out.

 

[KTMphil]

Looks fantastic!!!


Dry season ill be up there for sure

 

[ronmtb]

yes , one of the best daytrips you can do around Chiangrai , it was only slippery high in the mountains , rest of lower track was dry , even had a bit of rain on , was still ok .

dry season coming soon now , thanks for pics Jim and Bob

 

[lakota]

Yes, A great Ride. Only really struggled on one climb really which is good considering the Rain we've had. Feel like I've done a few rounds with Tyson this morning though
KLX doesn't sound too healthy. No Complaints from the Honda XR 250's I noticed.

 

[KTMphil]

Chris is still having issues with his timimg chain and had to be trucked out from middle if nowhere by Yao hill tribe. Made it home just after sunset.

How much to get it out of the jungle?

 

[crs]

2k. Checking it this morning - will put something on the KTM forum when I know what's what. Balls.

 

[bsacbob]

Here is the GPX and route for others to share.

 

[bsacbob]

Here's some pictures of the day, in my defence i was the only one who managed the hill unaided (the mighty KLX)

Chris's bike going home.

 

[crs]

^ Nice pic of Jim holding up the 'KTMs for Dummies' instructions for me there...

P.S. Mark made me wear that rag thing on my head - it wasn't in any way my idea of a fashion statement.

Right! Where's my hammers and crowbar - better go see what's up with the thing.

 

[Loop]

So this is the new 250 Chris?

What happened?

 

[KTMphil]

That must be pretty steep if it looks steep in the photo

 

[lakota]

^ Nice pic of Jim holding up the 'KTMs for Dummies' instructions for me there...

P.S. Mark made me wear that rag thing on my head - it wasn't in any way my idea of a fashion statement.

Right! Where's my hammers and crowbar - better go see what's up with the thing.

Think the rag suit's you. cross between Rambo and a teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ....... Oil and water (sweat) don't mix too well in the innards of a KTM I suspect.

Hows the Investigation progressing ? ....... Think I would have just 'torched it'

 

[KTMphil]

Think the rag suit's you. cross between Rambo and a teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ....... Oil and water (sweat) don't mix too well in the innards of a KTM I suspect.

Hows the Investigation progressing ? ....... Think I would have just 'torched it'

Chris, isn't the KTM still under warranty?

 

[crs]

Hows the Investigation progressing ?

Not too good. Will post something in the KTM section.

Can't see how a warranty is any use to me here...

 

[KTMphil]

Not too good. Will post something in the KTM section.

Can't see how a warranty is any use to me here...

Even though you didn't buy it there, with KTM Chiang Mai being an authorized KTM dealer in Asia (& you purchased through a KTM authorized dealer in Asia), I would have thought, once KTM Chiang Mai got the OK from KTM corporate, they would then be able to furnish you with warranty help?

 

[crs]

^ I could contact KTM head office maybe and try that, Phil - but I think that would end up being a lengthy process, however it panned out. I just want the fkin thing sorted as fast as possible - even if it's not the cheapest way. In the worst case, if no mechanic can sort it, I might have to look at that option as the only viable solution - thanks for the suggestion.

I bought a new bike because I didn't want to worry about this kind of shit. I don't mind some messing about - and have no problem with some modding and routine maintenance, but things haven't quite worked out how I had hoped. I am a tad peeved, right now - but the most important thing is having a bike that works as it should, that I can use, ASAFP... I like the bike plenty, aside from this.

 

[Captain_Slash]

GpxViewer

Bob this was what I was talking about on FB, if you don't want it on here just tell me and I will delete it.
I personally find these a lot more helpful than a screenshot as you can zoom in to get extra info

 

[KMA]

You can see on map about half way a small loop in red. This where the KTM crapped out. I want to do this ride again but next time we leave at 8am!

 

[bsacbob]

Colin there should have been a gpx link on the screenshot I posted at the bottom, the link works for me ?

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[bsacbob]

I'm with you now Colin, i like to use screens shots it's quicker when i am putting trip reports and pictures together, plus the GPX is there if people want to download it.

This is a nice ride by the way to Nan Via Phayao.

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