GT Rider Up Country Dinner # 3 - Tha Ton
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I will be staying at Apples Resort.
The dining place should be either the New Ton or the Rim Kok; whichever one looks more promising on the night..
Tha Ton Restaurants
Hi Guys and Gals,
Anyone else willing to commit to this dinner, now only a week away.
I will show you mine if you will show me yours as it were.
An expression I have not used for many a year, not being a gambler that is.
Or to put it another way, I will go if a handful of others willing to gather also??
Anyone else willing to commit to this dinner, now only a week away.
I will show you mine if you will show me yours as it were.
An expression I have not used for many a year, not being a gambler that is.
Or to put it another way, I will go if a handful of others willing to gather also??
Well thats at least 4 people, almost a handful. Seems to be great riding weather, deep blue clean skies, thundery clouds, green scenery, mostly good clean roads following some heavy rainfall
Sorry guys, but I do not see the fun in a ride to Thaton just for the dinner, when there are so few attending. Will keep an open mind about the next one in June, but will not be at this one
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As I've been riding in the rain for 2 days hurrying back from darkest Esarn to be there on time, a bit of rain on the last day won't bother me. I will be present.
I have noticed that many Thai women seem to be convinced that you cannot ride anywhere in the rain.
They appear to have a blind conviction that because it is raining "here" & "now", it must be like that all over the country. They sometimes attempt to convince me of this fallacy. But, you only have to look at the Thai Meteorological dept's website and the radar loops, to understand that this is never the case.
Rainy season is one of the best times to ride on the road. The scenery is so beautiful and the air so fresh, after the rain.
The country I come from, if I was concerned about rain, would never have started riding bikes. It was cold rain there, too.
I have just finished rebuilding my '59 Triumph Thunderbird and it is looking beautiful. Unfortunately, it won't look as good after a ride in the rain, but........
bikes are for riding...... I'll see you guys in Thaton, tonight.
They appear to have a blind conviction that because it is raining "here" & "now", it must be like that all over the country. They sometimes attempt to convince me of this fallacy. But, you only have to look at the Thai Meteorological dept's website and the radar loops, to understand that this is never the case.
Rainy season is one of the best times to ride on the road. The scenery is so beautiful and the air so fresh, after the rain.
The country I come from, if I was concerned about rain, would never have started riding bikes. It was cold rain there, too.
I have just finished rebuilding my '59 Triumph Thunderbird and it is looking beautiful. Unfortunately, it won't look as good after a ride in the rain, but........
bikes are for riding...... I'll see you guys in Thaton, tonight.
Bike is looking Superb Ian! Unfortunately I will not be joining as I have a lot to catch up on before I depart on Monday for a Month of Travel! Have Fun whoever goes and hope to catch up next time!
Thanks Ian.
I put new valve guides and springs in, better rocker boxes and new piston rings / honed bores. So, regained some lost power and the bike starts easier. Plus, had the barrel and head powdercoated black satin by Richco (Thanks Guys).
At the moment, no oil leaks......... we'll see how long that lasts..... 555.
I put new valve guides and springs in, better rocker boxes and new piston rings / honed bores. So, regained some lost power and the bike starts easier. Plus, had the barrel and head powdercoated black satin by Richco (Thanks Guys).
At the moment, no oil leaks......... we'll see how long that lasts..... 555.
Hello guys am a newbie but having problems posting on the new member page so just wishing you all guys good luck and enjoy the ride for tonight's dinner!
How i really wish i could make it but i work on weekdays and only have time to hit the road on weekends
Will find time soon and let you all know if i could make it in June or July.. See you soon guys!!
Greetings from Eastside Pattaya
Scarlet Jade
PS.. .Rain doesn't bother me either.. It always catches me on the road to Sattahip for work, almost everyday here, and enjoying it without raincoat lol ♥
How i really wish i could make it but i work on weekdays and only have time to hit the road on weekends
Will find time soon and let you all know if i could make it in June or July.. See you soon guys!!
Greetings from Eastside Pattaya
Scarlet Jade
PS.. .Rain doesn't bother me either.. It always catches me on the road to Sattahip for work, almost everyday here, and enjoying it without raincoat lol ♥
Wednesday 30th May 2018
Success a cool romantic evening beside the Kok River in Tha Ton
4 guys made it
Ben rode from Mae Sarieng
Ian rode from Chiang Saen
John Blackie rode from Chiang Mai ia R118 - 109- 107
David Unk rode from Chiang Mai via R107
For me the ride was green, cool & no rain = I laughed all the way to Tha Ton.
An old mate of mine Steve Merchant, living just north of Tha Ton, joined us for happy hour drinks.
Late at night we also hooked up with Noah from BBT, Big Big Tours for a serious chat & some frivolity. He's a good guy & top motorcycle tour guide.
It was a fun, relaxed, very pleasant evening. We will continue wit this format rain, hail or shine. The idea being to go for a ride & meet up with mates in a smaller quieter town for a nice evening talking bikes, trips & life in Thailand. Riders can plan their own route & ride at their own pace. We just meet up in a quiet town somewhere for a night, then go our own separate ways again the next day.
The next GTR Upcountry Rendezvous Ride & Dinner is Wednesday 27th of June 2018. The rendezvous town to be advised.
Success a cool romantic evening beside the Kok River in Tha Ton
4 guys made it
Ben rode from Mae Sarieng
Ian rode from Chiang Saen
John Blackie rode from Chiang Mai ia R118 - 109- 107
David Unk rode from Chiang Mai via R107
For me the ride was green, cool & no rain = I laughed all the way to Tha Ton.
An old mate of mine Steve Merchant, living just north of Tha Ton, joined us for happy hour drinks.
Late at night we also hooked up with Noah from BBT, Big Big Tours for a serious chat & some frivolity. He's a good guy & top motorcycle tour guide.
It was a fun, relaxed, very pleasant evening. We will continue wit this format rain, hail or shine. The idea being to go for a ride & meet up with mates in a smaller quieter town for a nice evening talking bikes, trips & life in Thailand. Riders can plan their own route & ride at their own pace. We just meet up in a quiet town somewhere for a night, then go our own separate ways again the next day.
The next GTR Upcountry Rendezvous Ride & Dinner is Wednesday 27th of June 2018. The rendezvous town to be advised.
Yes, Nice one. A very pleasant evening indeed. Thanks guys.
I had a few light spots of rain on the way over, not worth stopping for.
Next day was glorious. I rode out of Thaton and up into the mountains over Wawi and onto Doi Chang, for coffee.... of course.
It was cold and misty in the morning, and I only had T shirt and leather on. Beautiful scenery when the clouds parted. I rode all day around Chiang Rai and back home, didn't get rained on at all.
I had a few light spots of rain on the way over, not worth stopping for.
Next day was glorious. I rode out of Thaton and up into the mountains over Wawi and onto Doi Chang, for coffee.... of course.
It was cold and misty in the morning, and I only had T shirt and leather on. Beautiful scenery when the clouds parted. I rode all day around Chiang Rai and back home, didn't get rained on at all.
After Tha Ton, I kept going for the weekend, finally made it home on Sunday afternoon after clocking up 1,700 kilometres. I share Ian's opinion on the weather; I also grew up in a very wet country / location which averted the onset of "Ombrophobia" and I've avoided it all my life. Here's my take on riding in Wet Season;
- https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/ombrophobia-riding-in-wet-season.14778/
- https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/ombrophobia-riding-in-wet-season.14778/