The Golden Triangle Rider

shmupi · Pedestrian Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

Hi , I saw your web site and found it very useful ...thanks

So we are a couple age of 25 first time in Thailand and we want to rent a bike and tour a few days around

Can you please advise me where and what to rent what to see , we have 5 or 6 days there

I own a Suzuki Bandit 400 and had before a Suzuki GS500 , I ride for over 6 years but don't have experience on dirt roads .

Every help and tips would be welcome

Thanks in advance

Jade · Posted: 18.12.2003, 17:15 Post subject:

I have written a long report for David Unkovich which I still haven't finished. Read what I have done on my own & you will enjoy every moment day passing.

http://board.gt-rider.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=252&whichpage=1

My best advice is to rent from Joe's Goodwill Bike Team. 26/1 Soi 2 Chang Moi Rd. Tele: 053.251.186. E-mail: tole@loxinfo.co.th You won't go wrong with these guys. The best reliable men.

Buy David's Unkovich MAE HONG SON LOOP GUIDE MAP, excellent map. Also buy David's book "A Motorcycle Guide to The Golden Triangle" It is a great handbook for any independent motorcyclist-cum-traveller.

The addition of route details, travel times required levels of expertise and sight-seeing highlights. It a must for all two-wheeled adventurers."

You can buy all these less expensive when you arrive in CM at a local book store. Also by the map the "North Thailand". Very good also.

It is all I needed riding solo in No. Thailand. E-mail David, to meet up with him if he is available. He's the nicest guy. So don't be cheap for finding out details for free. Bring your maps/book & buy him a meal & a couple drinks. He'll be more than helpful as long as you keep his board updated to your experience riding in Thailand.

Best regards, ~Jade

shmupi · Pedestrian Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

Thanks alot

Can you give me advice what to visit because I have only 5 or 6 days

Jade · Posted: 19.12.2003, 03:41 Post subject:

1. Will you be NO. Thai by Chiang Mai?
2. What do you want to see? (i.e., Wats, roads, waterfalls, caves, Long Necks, Hill Tribes, etc. there is so much!!)
3. What places are best to stay?

I could go on but I need for you to be more specific.

Regards, ~Jade

shmupi · Pedestrian Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

Yes in Chiang Mai and we want to see waterfalls caves and hill tribes and maybe monks
Can you recomend what bike to rent ?

Davidfl · Posted: 20.12.2003, 12:34 Post subject:

SHMUPI
If you are a first timer check out
1. http://www.gt-rider.com/gen.html
2. http://www.gt-rider.com/chiangmai.html
3. http://www.gt-rider.com/loops.html
These should give you enough ideas.
But whatever you do, you will enjoy yourself & want to come back again for a longer time and more riding.

Davidfl
Keep the power on

shmupi · Pedestrian Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

Thanks , I've already printed everything from this site its been very helpful thanks a lot

What bike would you recomend to hire and where ?

Thanks again , Shmupi

Davidfl · Posted: 20.12.2003, 18:19 Post subject:

shmupi
For a bike read this one
http://board.gt-rider.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=272

Davidfl
Keep the power on

shmupi · Pedestrian Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

Thanks David , were getting there on tuesday and hope to have fun

Thank you all for the help