1 October 2017
Places like this to ride.
There are many type of biker we are those constantly looking for places like this to ride.
23 August 2017
17 June 2017
Motorbiking from Ho Chi Minh To Hanoi
Top 10 things to Know Before Motorbiking Vietnam
"1.
The roads of Vietnam are in surprisingly good conditions. The mountain
routes, outside the main cities, had far less traffic, if no deserted at
times. Follow the Ho Chi Minh Road.
2. As the route stretches the 2 regions of South to North it’s hard to say the best time of year to go. Generally conditions from March to September are the best.
3. Get an International Drivers License. Otherwise if you are in an accident your health insurance will not cover you. Any police that pulls you over can fine you or impound your bike.
4. Bike theft is very common. Always lock your bike wheel, have an extra bike lock and never leave it out overnight.
5. You will pass through many traffic stops, for the most part they are looking for vehicles or traffic violations. Wear your helmet, follow the speed limit. The country is corrupt, so you might encounter road stops with fines. Remove your keys, stay calm, never hand over your passport. Stay clear of Mui Ne traffic stop if possible or if you must do so early in the morning or late at night. They are notorious for fining (very unfairly) tourists and impounding bikes for fines from $10 to $100 USD. Keep a small amount of change in your wallet and the rest of your money else wear in your bag.
6. International Health Insurance. Make sure you are covered for motorbike accidents. Carry a printed copy with you in case of emergency with eligible hospitals.
7. Download Maps.me and Google Translate apps. Google Translate does not work well for Vietnam, but is something. With an unlocked phone, get a local sim with data, Vietell or Mobiphone are the most popular.
8. Flat Tires or Motorbike Repair. There is no way to escape flat tires, they happen. At a Honda dealership, they will repair the tire, checked our chain, and pumped up our tires for 20,000 vnd. However, most mechanics will charge approximately 100,000 vnd plus the cost of an inner tube on the road. Supply and demand at its finest. Some mechanics have been known to swap out parts while “repairing” your bike.
2. As the route stretches the 2 regions of South to North it’s hard to say the best time of year to go. Generally conditions from March to September are the best.
3. Get an International Drivers License. Otherwise if you are in an accident your health insurance will not cover you. Any police that pulls you over can fine you or impound your bike.
4. Bike theft is very common. Always lock your bike wheel, have an extra bike lock and never leave it out overnight.
5. You will pass through many traffic stops, for the most part they are looking for vehicles or traffic violations. Wear your helmet, follow the speed limit. The country is corrupt, so you might encounter road stops with fines. Remove your keys, stay calm, never hand over your passport. Stay clear of Mui Ne traffic stop if possible or if you must do so early in the morning or late at night. They are notorious for fining (very unfairly) tourists and impounding bikes for fines from $10 to $100 USD. Keep a small amount of change in your wallet and the rest of your money else wear in your bag.
6. International Health Insurance. Make sure you are covered for motorbike accidents. Carry a printed copy with you in case of emergency with eligible hospitals.
7. Download Maps.me and Google Translate apps. Google Translate does not work well for Vietnam, but is something. With an unlocked phone, get a local sim with data, Vietell or Mobiphone are the most popular.
8. Flat Tires or Motorbike Repair. There is no way to escape flat tires, they happen. At a Honda dealership, they will repair the tire, checked our chain, and pumped up our tires for 20,000 vnd. However, most mechanics will charge approximately 100,000 vnd plus the cost of an inner tube on the road. Supply and demand at its finest. Some mechanics have been known to swap out parts while “repairing” your bike.
9. Estimate to drive an average of about 30 km/hr.
City Speed limits were 40 and 60 on highways. Plus include obstacles,
butt breaks, and picture breaks. "
Read more from here https://laptopwarriors.com/travel/vietnam-motorbike/
6 June 2017
Most updated Malaysia – Thailand Border Crossing "SOP" 2017
Thanks to www.riderchris.com.
1. TM2 Information of Conveyance form. – 2 copies | Download
2. TM3 Passenger List form – 2 copies. (Only if you’re riding /driving with passenger). | Download
3. TM6 Card (Arrival/Departure white card).
4. Passport valid for 6 months at-least.
5.
Driving license recognized in Thailand. i.e. Local, Malaysia, Singapore
& International. (Recommended International Driving Permit).
6.
Authorized letter from the vehicle owner & copy of the owner’s
N.R.I.C./ Passport (If the vehicle is not on your name). | Sample
Note: Thai border in Sungai Golok requires the authorized letter to be stamped by a Commissioner of Oath.
7. Simplified customs temporary Import / Export form.
8. Copy of your road tax – Ensure it is not expired.
9.
Vehicle registration card (Grant / VOC). (Photocopy is acceptable but
you will need to get it stamped at any police station to established
authenticity of the document)
10. Third party Thai Insurance for vehicle (Less than RM 20).
11. Visa – (Not needed for countries that have been exempted). For Thai Visa service, read here and for any other Thailand immigration forms, it can be found here.
27 March 2017
11 February 2017
Long distance riding advise!
Long distance riding advise!
Sleep as much as you can đ
Believe in your life projects
Pick your battles
Never trust anyone
Live a life you will remember
Life is not a rehearsal
Don't follow the crowd
Actions speak louder than words
Take a deep breath
Just do it ✔
NO religion quotes needed!
Sleep as much as you can đ
Believe in your life projects
Pick your battles
Never trust anyone
Live a life you will remember
Life is not a rehearsal
Don't follow the crowd
Actions speak louder than words
Take a deep breath
Just do it ✔
NO religion quotes needed!
6 February 2017
22 January 2017
10 December 2016
Cooking oil and semi oil
Can motorcycle run on cooking oil? In theory YES if you can boil it and eat it why not? It's suitable? Cooking oil boiling point estimates at 300c a motorcycle engine run 230-250c depend on weather some goes up to 300c so again in theory it seem fine. Again is cooking oil not suitable? Due to not enough chemical, like acids, bases and lack of viscosity cooking oil will degrade very fast in high temperature.
Do not buy "overpriced" semi-synthetic oils you can actually DIY yourself if you find mineral oil not good enough and full synthetic not withtin your budget. In industry standard semi-synthetic are mixture of mineral oil and synthetic oil, with no more than 30% synthetic oil ratio 70% mineral and 30% full synthetic.
Mix 2.8L of mineral and 1.2 fully synthetic you will get 4L of DIY semi-systhetic. Personally still insisted on quality fully synthetic oil last longer in long run actually save bucks.
My 2 cents.
Also can read my thoughts on Engine Oil myth
http://tripdrive.blogspot.sg/2014/12/the-engine-oil-maze-literally-drive.html
Do not buy "overpriced" semi-synthetic oils you can actually DIY yourself if you find mineral oil not good enough and full synthetic not withtin your budget. In industry standard semi-synthetic are mixture of mineral oil and synthetic oil, with no more than 30% synthetic oil ratio 70% mineral and 30% full synthetic.
Mix 2.8L of mineral and 1.2 fully synthetic you will get 4L of DIY semi-systhetic. Personally still insisted on quality fully synthetic oil last longer in long run actually save bucks.
My 2 cents.
Also can read my thoughts on Engine Oil myth
http://tripdrive.blogspot.sg/2014/12/the-engine-oil-maze-literally-drive.html
30 November 2016
Route 1157 to Betong åŋæ´
From Gerik town ride to Betong åŋæ´ had 2 way I personally perfer "route 1157" more smooth compare to ride all the way up to Pengkalan Hulu and turn into Jalan Betong but beware on coming bus which may cut into your lane.
When reach Gerik town on the left had a "petron petroleum" (Photo taken on opposite side). The is the last top up for your tank unless you like to pay more pumping Thai fuel. After refill reset your odameter to zero ride to 23km all the way up do not turn right keep left straight up. And you will see the sign "Betong 25km" after the sign turn right to route 1157. You will reach Malaysia border in 30min.
When reach Gerik town on the left had a "petron petroleum" (Photo taken on opposite side). The is the last top up for your tank unless you like to pay more pumping Thai fuel. After refill reset your odameter to zero ride to 23km all the way up do not turn right keep left straight up. And you will see the sign "Betong 25km" after the sign turn right to route 1157. You will reach Malaysia border in 30min.
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