Mae Sariang-Off Road To Mae Chaem-Mae Sariang Loop

[Captain_Slash]

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The route 108, 4009, 4010, 4065, 1088,

Total distance 307 km

Riding north along the 108 and although I didnt leave town until 9.30 it was a very cold ride, the pullover under my airflow jacket wasnt enough so the water/windproof liner went in as well, that solved the problem



I take a right onto the 4009 to ride to Mae Chaem on some dirt later on







A few potholes in places but some good curves too























A good surface now with stunning scenery all the way to Mae Chaem











I noticed these fuel pumps in every village so no worries about getting fuel















The paved surface finished and turned to dirt at N18.34.735 E098.08.317





There was the odd bit of concrete here and there but mainly in villages and nothing much









The track gets a bit rougher and steeper from here















A bit of everything in this picture, smoke from fires, water being sprayed for irrigation plus its a bit hazy too

The track is now described as a 4WD forestry track, its loose rocky and steep but the KLX doesnt miss a beat





A few bikes come down, some two up with rucksacks and making it look easy



The dusty track I have just rode up



Over 1.5 km high now







Now for a ride through the trees and its getting cold again at this altitude















After 27.5 km according to my speedo the road turns to Asphalt at N18.32.811 E098.13.981 but its not a good surface for a while



Now on the descent into Mae Chaem, I was thinking I would be there by about 12.30 and rolled in at 2.30, it was a longer ride than I was expecting.
I called in for fuel, 171 km since I filled up in Mae Sariang and the fuel light still wasnt on at Mae Chaem, it took 4.9 litres so that worked out at 35 kpl even with the off road section, no complaints about the economy of the KLX from me

I take the 1088 south out of Mae Chaem and notice this reservoir that isnt visible riding north wards on it as I always do

A brown water reservoir by the look of it

Almost full

One final photo of the Mae Chaem river then its a straight ride back to Mae Sariang

Its a Moukata for food tonight at N18.09.657 E097.56.293

Lots of bacon and lots of cabbage

Finished off with ice cream, all for 108 Baht

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[Rod Page]

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Slash,
I like the photo selection on this trip & they're much crispe/clearer shots.
There are some wonderful runs out west of Mae Cham.
Cheers from VN.

[Captain_Slash]

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Thanks Rod

Yes I noticed a few more off shoots on the GPS while riding here today

[Dougal]

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Just catching up with your reports Colin. Great photos.

Am so envious of that glorious weather up there, looks fantastic.

Quick question: That you submit almost daily reports is admirable in itself,
but you have to upload photos to Photobucket, or whatever, then download them again etc...
I know it depends on the internet connection and speed but how long does it take you to do a GTRider report?

[Captain_Slash]

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It is fantastic up here Peter.

I usually take about 1.5-2 hours to get the reports done then uploaded onto the three web sites that I post them on