Bkk-Kanchanaburi On A Scooter.

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06-01-2013, 09:54 PM
deathstardan

Bkk-Kanchanaburi On A Scooter.

I have been quite bored for a while so yesterday morning I decided to go to Kanchanaburi, on my scooter.....

I love the place and go about 4 times a year.

I have been in my car, on a bus, in a taxi and a minivan....I wondered what it would be like go on a scooter, so away I went.

I live not far from Swampy, so I rode towards Sukhumvit and then on to Khao San first.

Stopped at a 7/11 for smokes and water.

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After the stop it was onward. Over the bridge to Pin Klao.

Following the signs to Nakom Pathom. I needed to stop again for a pee-pee.

This is me, looking like a fat-twat, trying to look cool!

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Here's the view from the toilet stop at the side of the road.

Sorry Buddha!

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Passing through Nakom Pathom, I stopped for this photo.

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Then I continued to Kanchanaburi.

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This is why I love this place...Beautiful!

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Overall it took me about 3 1/2 hours. My ass was killing me!

Here's me at a friend's bar-beer.

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Then one shot at night.....There were more but they were deleted....lol

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This morning I decided to leave at 6.30am....It was fucking freezing!

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After Nakhom Pathom I missed the turning for Phra Pin Klao, like a dick head...I ended up in Ban Khae. Lost!

I have never-ever been there before and rode around lost for nearly 2 hours...My total journey time coming home, 5 hours.

The only saving grace was this Maccy D's I found. Where it was, who knows?

It's a bit shit but when you're hungry and pissed off, nothing's better than a sausage and egg Mcmuffin and coffee.

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I had a great time in Kanchanaburi as usual but would I go on a bike again?

Never!

I hear the train journey's quite scenic....
06-01-2013, 09:58 PM
Satonic

Nice one! Thanks for sharing the pics :)
06-01-2013, 10:08 PM
Gravesend Dave

Fucking brave man doing that trip on a scooter!

Anyway as it appears you like the odd pie a bigger bikes in order.

Good thread and yeh looks quite nice there.
06-01-2013, 10:55 PM
Chairman Mao

Haha. Cool thread thanks. :)
06-01-2013, 11:06 PM
sunsetter

nice one dan, ill have to pop up and see you, erm, have a look at those deleted pics....
06-01-2013, 11:11 PM
Albert Shagnastier

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravesend Dave

Anyway as it appears you like the odd pie

:smileylaughing:
06-01-2013, 11:22 PM
Bangyai

Another nice thread featuring a small bike on a big ride. Nice one.
06-01-2013, 11:55 PM
OhOh

What about the roads, traffic, not a problem just being on a scooter?
06-01-2013, 11:57 PM
Dillinger

2 great scooter threads back 2 back

Cheers for sharing DSD, and Dave watch what your posting, hes shit bigger than you :-)
07-01-2013, 03:23 AM
supernovadw

Looks like you had fun!

Fair play for giving it a go.

If you say your ass hurt then check out my ride!

https://teakdoor.com/laos-forum/12168...ml#post2320137
07-01-2013, 05:56 AM
deathstardan

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhOh

What about the roads, traffic, not a problem just being on a scooter?

There's quite a few large trucks carrying heavy loads and the road out of Bangkok is also bumpy in places. If you're a beginner on bikes, I wouldn't suggest it.

The Nouvo is quite good. It will accelerate quite quickly and you need it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by supernovadw

Looks like you had fun!

Fair play for giving it a go.

If you say your ass hurt then check out my ride!

https://teakdoor.com/laos-forum/12168...ml#post2320137

Great thread, mate.
07-01-2013, 09:16 AM
bushwacker

Great pics. I have often wondered If I should do day trips to near by cities or maybe one long trip doing a city every day or so (Solo on my Nouvo). Looking at your shots has not answered my question, but was entertaining. Thanks
07-01-2013, 10:06 AM
Dillinger

I used to do cha am to hua hin, which was only around 30 kms and it was a nice stretch of road,

Is it dangerous ? fukkin too right it is. Every fucker uses the hard shoulder to drive the opposite way towards oncoming traffic, rather than take u turns. MInibuses, lorries and the coaches fly past you at great speed and most wont move into the next lane to overtake you. Then all of a sudden you will encounter those pick ups with the loudspeakers blasting out election messages and plodding along in the slow lane at 50kmh
On top of all that, You are always looking for potholes in the road or oil slicks.
Then theres the fukkin flies.

Fuk that, get the minibus :-)
07-01-2013, 10:10 AM
somtamslap

Quality fred! :)
07-01-2013, 11:25 AM
beazalbob69

Looked like a fun trip. And I agree the nuveo sp? is a nice bike I had a new one last time I was in Thailand. Nice strong motorbike and dont have to shift.
07-01-2013, 12:51 PM
sabang

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathstardan

I have been in my car, on a bus, in a taxi and a minivan....I wondered what it would be like go on a scooter, so away I went.

And never the train? Saving the best 'til last then. I like Kanchan- reckon I'd be up there a few times a year too if I lived in the big mango.
07-01-2013, 01:27 PM
The Fresh Prince

Ha ha! Funny thread and cheers for the pics.:)

I think this is near my house.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Every fucker uses the hard shoulder to drive the opposite way towards oncoming traffic, rather than take u turns.

Guilty!:)
07-01-2013, 04:32 PM
Gravesend Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillinger

2 great scooter threads back 2 back

Cheers for sharing DSD, and Dave watch what your posting, hes shit bigger than you :-)

No doubt he shits much bigger than me !,The fucking photo shows that.

Don,t think the feller has a complex about carrying same extra weight,if he did he would hit the gym.:)
07-01-2013, 04:39 PM
deathstardan

I hit the beer now and then...

The wife would get suspicious if I started to lose weight now.
07-01-2013, 04:45 PM
Loy Toy

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathstardan

I hit the beer now and then...

And FFS you have put on some weight since the last time I saw you.

Eating and drinking all the profits out of your restaurant obviously. :)

Anyway great thread mate and get on that scooter and down to Pattaya.
07-01-2013, 04:53 PM
deathstardan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathstardan

I hit the beer now and then...

And FFS you have put on some weight since the last time I saw you.

Eating and drinking all the profits out of your restaurant obviously. :)

Anyway great thread mate and get on that scooter and down to Pattaya.

Business is good...So are the burgers...lol.

It's been a while since I have been to the *Darkside* I would love to go again soon.

Is the Titty Twister still going?

I know you're a busy guy so I don't want to impose.
07-01-2013, 05:35 PM
Marmite the Dog

Nice trip.

Is your name really Death Star?
07-01-2013, 05:39 PM
Loy Toy

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathstardan

Is the Titty Twister still going?

I know you're a busy guy so I don't want to impose.

It's moved a couple of streets further in-land and mainly considered a bikers bar now.

Plenty of new places to enjoy and your always welcome mate.