Nan Communist Museum, border & overheating BMW S 1000 RR

[KTMphil]

A few days free until a few of us were tied up or off back to work, so time for some exploring



RIMG0030_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




First real big ride for Jim's new BMW S 1000 RR, which still has the 6,000rpm restrictor on it until first service is done


RIMG0010_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

All pretty fast bikes with long legs, so we can do some long days without much trouble, below is what we ended up doing



nan loop communist museum txt by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

No Rain on R 1251/ R 1091 eastwards to Nan, pretty lucky in late July


P_20150720_140804.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Jim's new 200 HP, BMW S 1000 RR

RIMG0014_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



The now abandoned MX/ ATV track to the left of the photo, on R 1091

RIMG0016_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0015_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Into Nan pretty early and a quick look around Wat Pumin


If you've never been in there while visiting Nan, highly recommended. The historical murals show topics such as the European invasion, all very interesting.



P_20150720_165829.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr









BNW GH oppsite Tony's Place, Nan is always a favorite - 500 Bht and great beds

 

[KTMphil]

A new place on the Nan River some of the local bikers have sunset drinks at is worth a try, co-ords:


N18.78674 E100.78915


P_20150720_190848.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



P_20150720_191750.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




P_20150720_191811.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





Tony's Place shut on Mondays, we shot down to the Nan Steakhouse, 500 meters from the place above for a feed



P_20150720_194453.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Good sized portions, pizza cheese was a little tasteless but ok for Nan


P_20150720_202333.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



Pork lasagne



P_20150720_200326.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

The Shell station in Nan, around the corner from Tonys Place has 95 Benzine which pleases many


RIMG0017_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




North towards Bo Kluea looked like the skies have opened ahead and we're headed straight for it


RIMG0018_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





Pouring

RIMG0022_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0019_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0021_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

Bo Kluea View Resort for a drying out lunch


RIMG0023_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0024_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Great food here


RIMG0025_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




We were not sure if the S 1000 RR was going to like pump-up gas, but had no choice


RIMG0026_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




More rain ahead


RIMG0028_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

North of Bo Kluea, we went exploring around the border, as expected the roads became broken, but great rainy season views


Nan communists museum zoom txt by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr







Bright green and clear views, whoa, rainy season's a beaut!



RIMG0029_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Over the small hill to the left is Laos


RIMG0033_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



Red beast


RIMG0034_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





RIMG0031_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Fl



We decided to turn around here, the S 1000 RR was overheating from mud sprayed into its radiator and the slow speeds



RIMG0032_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

The overheating on the S 1000 RR was getting serious now. We found some water buckets and managed to wash some of the mud out


P_20150721_155015.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Combination of the cold water and the mud removed, it did then run cooler


P_20150721_154944.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Ready to head towards the Communist Museum


RIMG0038_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0039_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





P_20150721_155008.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





Spanking views on the way in there


RIMG0036_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr







RIMG0038_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[Loop]

The Shell station in Nan, around the corner from Tonys Place has 95 Benzine which pleases many

Are you sure about that? I've been of the opinion that Shell don't have it but a "V Power Nitro + Gasahol 95" that they charge extra for.

http://www.eppo.go.th/retail_prices.php

http://www.shell.co.th/en/products-services/on-the-road/fuels/shell-fuel-prices.html

I ride straight past them and look elsewhere for it although mine happily burns Gasahol but i never leave it stored with it in it.

 

[KTMphil]

It said "BENZINE" in big letters

Are you sure about that? I've been of the opinion that Shell don't have it but a "V Power Nitro + Gasahol 95" that they charge extra for.

http://www.eppo.go.th/retail_prices.php

http://www.shell.co.th/en/products-services/on-the-road/fuels/shell-fuel-prices.html

I ride straight past them and look elsewhere for it although mine happily burns Gasahol but i never leave it stored with it in it.

 

[Loop]

Not that i don't believe you but i wouldn't believe them.

I'd be checking if it was a yellowy colour and if around 36-37 baht/L it might well be but Shell don't even have 95 RON listed on their website.

 

[KTMphil]

NW up to the Communist museum


RIMG0040_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



Pretty sure this is the right place!



RIMG0042_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





What a spot


RIMG0045_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




& set up for camping too - showers and toilets below


RIMG0046_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

The BMW S 1000 RR still not happy and overheating, Jim looking around in the bushes as to how to turn the hose on


RIMG0047_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0048_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





Gave it a good douching


RIMG0049_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr



RIMG0050_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





Back down out of mud hell (look at the back of the brand new S 1000 RR and it seems to be running cooler


RIMG0051_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




RIMG0052_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr






Gorgeous views near the Loas border crossing


RIMG0053_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





The Hypermotard's looked cleaner



RIMG0054_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





South on R 101 (R 1080) from the Laos border crossng and there's 5x sets of mud roadworks


RIMG0055_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

 

[KTMphil]

Cold and wet - A roast dinner waiting for us a Tonys Place. There was silence, it was like a pride of lions feeding on a giraffe

The following day was R 1148, so we prayed hard for no rain - we got lucky


P_20150722_110551.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




R 1148 viewpoint


P_20150722_113239.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




P_20150722_113358.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





P_20150722_113420.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr





R 1148 to the south east


P_20150722_113608.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr




Everyone home safe --- dirty bikes in the Mae Kachan PTT..... great rainy season ride



P_20150722_134350.jpg by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr







...

 

[Lone Rider]

NW up to the Communist museum

RIMG0040_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

Pretty sure this is the right place!

RIMG0042_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

What a spot

RIMG0045_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

& set up for camping too - showers and toilets below

RIMG0046_edited by Triangle Golden 007, on Flickr

Yes, that is the right place and you can find more info here: http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-forum/thailand-ride-reports/5687-another-trip-down-history-lane.html

 

[kchow24]

Nice trip, but pity that S1000RR...