Street Triple, Super Enduro & Versys do a Nan loop

[KTMphil]

Ed was looking to stretch the Versys's legs, Ian had some spare time, so a quick loop to Nan from Chiang Mai was in order.

 

[KTMphil]

This was the first time I've ever stopped at the hot springs west of Mae Kachan on R 118, real slippy around the gusher, be caeful







Ian with his KTM 950 Super Enduro





Then off east on R 118 to R 120 to the lookout over Phayao, pretty clear day








The sign is pretty full of stickers there'





Wasn't in the mood for the snacks






This seemed to be some kind of seed they were drying getting ready for consumption

 

[KTMphil]

A quick 80km blast up R 1021 from Phayao to Chiang Kham and you're on the delicious R 1148

 

[KTMphil]

The tradeoff for rainy season is great views











ED dis-respecting the 1148



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[KTMphil]

We were pretty lucky with the rain, the first half of R 1148 was bone dry, one of the great curves












Ian hadn't ridden up this way before - loved the views

 

[KTMphil]

A bit further east bumped into Latree and her husband with some friends, this time she was riding shotgun on the 2,300cc Triumph Rocket trike





Their friends had ridden up from Pattaya





The new custom paint job looked pretty snazzy

 

[KTMphil]

Nice relaxing lunch break on the river










Got to Nan a bit soggy and gave the Win House GH a shot 200 bht for a fan room / 250 bht for aircon







Its located 100 meters before the Chanel X night club, so very convenient, ill get the co-ords off the gps












The big bikes, especially HUGE KTM 950 Super Enduro sparked some local interest

 

[KTMphil]

Usual fun in Nan, then back the next day ob the bone dry R 1091











After the rain the shades of green were pretty amazing

 

[2wheels]

Very nice.
Never tire of seeing pics of those particular roads and the views from them.

Ally, note the seat on the Versys!

 

[Captain_Slash]

What are your views on the Win House GH Phil? its one I have never heard about before

 

[KTMphil]

What are your views on the Win House GH Phil? its one I have never heard about before

Colin - Cheap, clean & if you like the night clubs, then it's a superb location.

 

[The Bigfella]

Thanks for taking me along on that ride Phil. A fabulous set of roads, great company and brilliant scenery. I always seemed to have some English guy just in front of me....

That view over Phayao was great.

.... and it wasn't just the big bike that the locals were interested in. Nice lady in traditional dress on Sunday morning

On the way back, that damn Triumph was (almost) always just in front.

I know that looks like I was on the wrong side of the road.... but I ducked back over just before that line went solid... honest

Another great view

Me, still enjoying the sweepers

Me not enjoying the rain

My knobbies are shot... they've got 9,000 km on them and will be replaced this week. I've replaced two other sets of knobbies on this trip (Sydney to here so far, planning on Laos and Cambodia next).... at 3,000 km each.... so I've babied this pair. I did a fair bit of slip sliding on a couple of sections of wet tarmac.

 

[KTMphil]

Ian - I've been told this traditional dress is from the "Moo Ser" hill tribe ...& as we discussed it's not a lady.

 

[nikhuzlan]

Nice one guys. Great Pix. Will ride there someday soon.

 

[KTMphil]

Ed being a 0500am riser left Nan early on his own and got into a tricky situation on the Versys.


"In my quest for the lost waterfall i found a slippery hole - the same old story of thailand. good news is that this hole cost me alot less than any other hole that i have been in. repairs cost 3 baht for a new bolt to re-attach my left footpeg. the trip back was a little inconvenient and made shifting in the twisties a little more work.

thanks for the trip. great roads, views and company."

















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