Greetings Teacher T. How I chucked to myself when you emptied your boot of water. Must confess mine had more going to Falmouth... But that's a bikers life. Great drone footage and that scenery wow! A good choice of music. I often listen to Trance music while cruising any distance. I never watch the clock, I just enjoy the ride even when stuck in traffic. Thanks for sharing this and for honouring the fallen. I often light a candle for my old mates who have moved over 🤘. Safe cruising to you and Mrs T and see you in the next one 👍😊...
Lovely video of a worthy undertaking, Mr T. I'm sure we've all had a few close calls over there, and that memorial service brings it home. My goodness, I can't believe how much Mae Hong Son has changed! I was last there around '87 - I flew in from Chiang Mai on an old twin prop (the Loop hadn't been built). It was a dusty little border town full of Karen on the run (some with a price on their head) - many shaved their heads to hide out in the wats. There was a bit of a frisson about the place, with lots of illegal logging and gemstone smuggling going on. I stayed on the lakeside close to that "walking street", though there was no entertainment back then - at the time, I think farang were seen as a bit of a nuisance.
Interesting story. The airport is still there. 20 mi utes from CM on a twin prop still. But yes, the town is certainly tourist orientated now. Thai and farrang. 🙏
Teacher T, thank you very much for your video. Such beautiful views, such a cool motorcycle trip. I envy you a little, there is such beauty around. Thank you again for the video and wish you new creative successes. With great greetings from Moscow. 🤝
It's a great ride, one of my favourites along with the Nan loop and the run down to Mae Sot through Mae Sariang. 😊 Good video making me envious once again.
Rode this route in January 24 never rained once i did it over six days taking my time stopping at many attractions along the way, best ride I have ever done, the bike I rented was very old breakes were terrible at one point the back brake stopped work Triumph T100. In the UK i ride a Triumph bobber 1200 great bike would love to ride the Mae Hong Son route on my bike. Looks like a tough ride in the rain.
It’s a love,y ride. But like you say, not so good in the rain. More suited to bigger bikes, where you can use the engine as braking. Ideal for your bobber 😂🙏
Thank you so much. I should be retired from teaching by then. So will make it a 4 day trip next time. That was pretty rushed and wet for me lol. All the best. Safe riding 🙏
Thanks for sharing! I did the loop by car in March 2013 and January 2020. Since I am born and still live by the fjords and mountains of western Norway, I am used to lots of steep curvy roads and stunning vistas. But still the loop exites me and I hope to drive there with a motorbike when I retire.
..Eagerly awaited love the patina of your saddles and amazingly reviewed as always.....omg how much does it rain there teacher t.....yes please start with reviews of other classic bikes plz
That Triumph T120 is as smooth as glass and the handling is amazing. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised how nice it was on a test ride. but it is a bit dear.
Great stuff Teacher T! Thank you for sharing this stunning ride. What a great way to honour and remember our fallen comrades as you take us through this beautiful country 🙏 The Super Meteor is in its element. I might fly over and hire a Super Meteor and join you on another years ride?
I don’t think any shops have Meteor 650s for rent sadly. But yes the bike coped very well. Big Bike tours Chiang Mai are the people to speak to for renting big bikes for the event. You are welcome 🙏
I'm a "low down bum" as well, severely restricts the bikes I can ride. I have a Super Meteor 650, same colour, can't get my feet fully flat to the ground, looking at a rear suspension change like in your other vid. What a beautiful ride, thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot, your channel is great! I do have a question, did you encounter hairpin bends with the Super Meteor, can it handle them? Although I rode the Super Meteor, I did not have any hairpin bends near and excercising small circles is not the same. It seems, these bends are much easier with the Shotgun, what is your experience? greetings from Germany
Many thanks. It can handle them, but with the Shotgun’s steeper rake it is even more manoeuvrable. The price you pay is leaning over further to reach the handle bars, which tires the arms in time. But of course handle bars can be changed. 🙏 Shotgun 650 Vs Super Meteor 650 by a Meteor 650 owner ruclips.net/video/cBon9x9SbkA/видео.html
Hello, my friend! Tell us about your experience with the belt drive kit. Was it worth it? Did you lose any power or encounter any other issues? I'm considering using it on mine, but I'm a bit hesitant. Congratulations on your work!
Put it this way. I wouldn’t want to go back to chain again 😂 I did 7,000 km on the Chain on my Meteor 650. And now 8,000 on the belt. It’s so smooth between gear changes. It’s a very worthy upgrade, but not all belt kits are the same quality. Hence some get bad reviews. You get what you pay for 🙏
So many back packers ride this circuit on poorly maintained rented scooters. No helmets, wearing T shirts and shorts. It’s scary to see. And you can’t even engine brake on a scooter. And yes some skill and experience ideally needed if you want to avoid hospital.
video veramente molto bello, servirebbero un paio di stivali anti pioggia......, bella e commovente la rievocazione dei motociclisti che non sono più con noi
Have you recently did this trip after heavy rain, we heard news about floods in chiang mai. You have any idea about that? We are coming in the next week, before booking we wanted to confirm if the roads are open and in good condition Could you please help here
Nice one mate, met you at the MHS temple for the ceremony, hope to see you again next year if not before! Scotty.
Thanks Scotty. Hopefully this video gets a few more riders to join in also. All the best and safe riding 🙏
1864 curves an not a single manhole cover in sight. Bang on . 💪 I am now a lovely shade of green 😔
Very true. I hadn’t really taken much notice before. Thanks for watching 🙏
Greetings Teacher T. How I chucked to myself when you emptied your boot of water. Must confess mine had more going to Falmouth... But that's a bikers life. Great drone footage and that scenery wow! A good choice of music. I often listen to Trance music while cruising any distance. I never watch the clock, I just enjoy the ride even when stuck in traffic. Thanks for sharing this and for honouring the fallen. I often light a candle for my old mates who have moved over 🤘. Safe cruising to you and Mrs T and see you in the next one 👍😊...
Thank you as always Les 🙏
Lovely video of a worthy undertaking, Mr T. I'm sure we've all had a few close calls over there, and that memorial service brings it home.
My goodness, I can't believe how much Mae Hong Son has changed! I was last there around '87 - I flew in from Chiang Mai on an old twin prop (the Loop hadn't been built). It was a dusty little border town full of Karen on the run (some with a price on their head) - many shaved their heads to hide out in the wats. There was a bit of a frisson about the place, with lots of illegal logging and gemstone smuggling going on. I stayed on the lakeside close to that "walking street", though there was no entertainment back then - at the time, I think farang were seen as a bit of a nuisance.
Interesting story. The airport is still there. 20 mi utes from CM on a twin prop still. But yes, the town is certainly tourist orientated now. Thai and farrang. 🙏
Absolutely beautiful scenery
It’s 10 times better than the videos 👌🙏
Really enjoyed that. Thanks. Seems like many places could partake in a similar event .
Thank you. Yes I think similar events world wide, but this is the only Chedi we know of in Thailand dedicated to foreign riders 🙏
@Teacher-T-Thailand an event for local riders is what I was suggesting
Teacher T, thank you very much for your video. Such beautiful views, such a cool motorcycle trip. I envy you a little, there is such beauty around. Thank you again for the video and wish you new creative successes. With great greetings from Moscow. 🤝
That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much 💗🙏
It's a great ride, one of my favourites along with the Nan loop and the run down to Mae Sot through Mae Sariang. 😊 Good video making me envious once again.
Thanks Jon. Yes Nan is stunning, and closer to me here in Chiang Rai. 🙏
Absolutely lovely video. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much also 🙏
Rode this route in January 24 never rained once i did it over six days taking my time stopping at many attractions along the way, best ride I have ever done, the bike I rented was very old breakes were terrible at one point the back brake stopped work Triumph T100. In the UK i ride a Triumph bobber 1200 great bike would love to ride the Mae Hong Son route on my bike.
Looks like a tough ride in the rain.
It’s a love,y ride. But like you say, not so good in the rain. More suited to bigger bikes, where you can use the engine as braking. Ideal for your bobber 😂🙏
Excellent I was on the ride( V strom 650 grey)
great to see your video very professional.
I hope to see you next year.
Safe riding
Thank you so much. I should be retired from teaching by then. So will make it a 4 day trip next time. That was pretty rushed and wet for me lol. All the best. Safe riding 🙏
Lest we forget for all our friends,colleagues and people with whom we share a passion,we may not be related but we are family.
We will remember them 🙏
What a beautiful place to live Mr & Mrs T. I hope to be able to visit there one day. Thanks again for taking me along with you. Ride safe my friend 🙏
Thank you Peter. 👌🙏
Thanks for sharing! I did the loop by car in March 2013 and January 2020. Since I am born and still live by the fjords and mountains of western Norway, I am used to lots of steep curvy roads and stunning vistas. But still the loop exites me and I hope to drive there with a motorbike when I retire.
A bit warmer on the loop hopefully. But I would love to ride Norway also. Thanks for watching 👌🙏
..Eagerly awaited love the patina of your saddles and amazingly reviewed as always.....omg how much does it rain there teacher t.....yes please start with reviews of other classic bikes plz
Ha ha thanks. I get my hands on a Vulcan 900 soon. 🙏
That Triumph T120 is as smooth as glass and the handling is amazing. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised how nice it was on a test ride. but it is a bit dear.
I was shocked to see he changed the shocks 😂🙏
Great stuff Teacher T! Thank you for sharing this stunning ride. What a great way to honour and remember our fallen comrades as you take us through this beautiful country 🙏 The Super Meteor is in its element. I might fly over and hire a Super Meteor and join you on another years ride?
I don’t think any shops have Meteor 650s for rent sadly. But yes the bike coped very well. Big Bike tours Chiang Mai are the people to speak to for renting big bikes for the event. You are welcome 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Thank you!
I'm a "low down bum" as well, severely restricts the bikes I can ride. I have a Super Meteor 650, same colour, can't get my feet fully flat to the ground, looking at a rear suspension change like in your other vid. What a beautiful ride, thank you for sharing.
Thanks. Yep, than 20mm lower makes such a difference. And doesn’t affect the handling. 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Is your centre stand still usable with the lower height?
@ yes. I just reverse the rear wheel onto a 200mm wooden wedge. Then bike is normal height and can use centre stand 🙏
Well done
Thank you. It was a lovely event, and stunning ride 🙏
Been there ,done that !!! in 2007.
Isn’t it a great experience 👌🙏
Thanks a lot, your channel is great! I do have a question, did you encounter hairpin bends with the Super Meteor, can it handle them? Although I rode the Super Meteor, I did not have any hairpin bends near and excercising small circles is not the same. It seems, these bends are much easier with the Shotgun, what is your experience? greetings from Germany
Many thanks. It can handle them, but with the Shotgun’s steeper rake it is even more manoeuvrable. The price you pay is leaning over further to reach the handle bars, which tires the arms in time. But of course handle bars can be changed. 🙏 Shotgun 650 Vs Super Meteor 650 by a Meteor 650 owner
ruclips.net/video/cBon9x9SbkA/видео.html
Hello, my friend! Tell us about your experience with the belt drive kit. Was it worth it? Did you lose any power or encounter any other issues? I'm considering using it on mine, but I'm a bit hesitant. Congratulations on your work!
Put it this way. I wouldn’t want to go back to chain again 😂 I did 7,000 km on the Chain on my Meteor 650. And now 8,000 on the belt. It’s so smooth between gear changes. It’s a very worthy upgrade, but not all belt kits are the same quality. Hence some get bad reviews. You get what you pay for 🙏
@@Teacher-T-Thailand Thank you!!
Nice ride. Wonder how much experience do we need to try this ride?
So many back packers ride this circuit on poorly maintained rented scooters. No helmets, wearing T shirts and shorts. It’s scary to see. And you can’t even engine brake on a scooter. And yes some skill and experience ideally needed if you want to avoid hospital.
video veramente molto bello, servirebbero un paio di stivali anti pioggia......, bella e commovente la rievocazione dei motociclisti che non sono più con noi
Thank you 🙏
Have you recently did this trip after heavy rain, we heard news about floods in chiang mai. You have any idea about that? We are coming in the next week, before booking we wanted to confirm if the roads are open and in good condition
Could you please help here
All floods cleared up now. But it was bad. Rainy season now ended. Not to worry. Enjoy your trip 🙏