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  1. 21st January 2012, 08:00 AM #1
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    First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Feels great to be back on the road!



    Escaped the Big Smoke bright and early and made excellent time to Petchabun.

    Coffee stop near Saraburi-


    Stopped in Khao Kho for lunch at our regular spot-


    You know you're getting close when you reach the big Pii Ta Khon near Dan Sai!


    Unusually wet weather for this time of year and some of the roads were very slippery. We saw a half dozen crashes and wrecks today, some of them quite nasty...


    Met up with friends at the King Hotel in Loei.


    Nice mix of Harley's, BMW's, Japanese bikes, a Ducati Multistrada and a Triumph Bonneville.


    Most will continue on to Udon Thani tomorrow for the bike week there.

    I always look forward to the great food and Erdinger at Chris's Steak House in Loei!


    Jaeger Schnitzel!



    Happy Trails!

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  2. 23rd January 2012, 12:00 AM #2
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    A few more pics from this weekend's tour!



    Big turn out on Friday night- most left on Saturday morning headed to Udon Thani for the bike week there. Here's all the bikes lined up in front of the King Hotel in Loei-





    We left Bangkok as the Three Amigos, were renamed the Three Stooges in Loei, and now we're being called the Three Monkeys





    A visit to the local barber- mohawks and a shave for 60 baht a head





    Dinner at Chris's Steak House on Friday night- best food in Loei, hands down!





    Neil trying out Ian's new Harley for size





    Riding with Nanu Nanu MC on Saturday





    (That'd be Nanu Nanu, as in Mork and Mindy)





    All smiles after a challenging ride on Saturday-





    Stunning views on the 2216!





    Trent on his Fizzer




    Nanu Nanu!





    Neil's beautiful Triumph Sprint ST gazing at the fantastic Highway 12, aka "Nam Nao Circuit"





    Lovin' the Pirelli Scorpion Trails!





    Wow!





    Nam Nao Circuit gets Two Thumbs UP!!!





    Fantastic weekend! Looking forward to the next tour!



    Happy Trails!



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  3. 23rd January 2012, 05:48 AM #3
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Nice report and pics, never saw that many bikes at the king before!
    Loei is my favorite stop, great value hotel, good food (Chris') and fantastic day trips wait in every direction.
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  4. 23rd January 2012, 08:16 AM #4
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Thanks Tony. Great photos & trip. Good to see you back from your holiday.
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  5. 23rd January 2012, 08:58 AM #5
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Thanks guys

    Here's some video from the amazing 2216 to Nam Nao-

    http://contour.com/stories/route-221...bike-cam-video
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  6. 23rd January 2012, 09:00 AM #6
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    Fantastic views and splendid curves on Route 2016 between Wang Saphung and Nam Nao via Phu Luang!
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    What a road! What a view!
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    Nice rainbow!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JB2112 View Post
    Nice rainbow!
    Thanks! The camera didn't capture it very well- it was really quite stunning!
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    Returning to the Big Smoke is always a bit of a drag, but filtering through traffic on a bike can be a lot of fun
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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Returning back to the Big Smoke a drag? You just say "Nanu Nanu" an you are home!

    But looks great, zipping between cars! Always first at traffic lights.

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    Re: First Tour Of 2012- Petchabun, Khao Kho, Lom Sak, Dan Sai, Phu Rua, Loei!



    Highway 12 through Nam Nao National Park is one of my favorites!

    Kawasaki Versys ContourHD Bike Cam Riding West on Highway 12 through Nam Nao National Park


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    Kawasaki Versys chasing Triumph Sprint ST on Highway 12 through Nam Nao National Park, Thailand


    Since installing the PowerCommander V I seem to have lost a bit on top, but the Autotune is still making adjustments so hopefully it will improve. I think I need about 20 more Hp to catch that magnificent Sprint ST!

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