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Be safe on your trip, Serg. Don't drive at night believe me. Those 10 wheelers are hardwoking people they're prone to doze off and run over some motorcycle this' no joke. Your heat tolerance is impressive, Serg. Now I believe that Russians have great tolerance for both extreme cold and heat! The weather gets hotter each year it got average 10 degrees rise from the last 4 decades. I got to hide from heat in air-con room all the time myself. Kudos to you who can ignore the excessive temperature. Don't forget to keep yourself hydrated either.
Haven’t been born in Russia I am definitely much more accustomed to the cold weather. I don’t do well in hot environments, but believe it or not when I’m writing I’m OK. Even on the hottest days, because I wear full gear, it keeps my skin protected, so I don’t get sunburned and heat exhaustion. I absolutely do not write at night in this country. Unfortunately, the drivers in Thailand are some of the worst I’ve ever seen anywhere in the world. So I typically avoid nighttime. This should be a really fun adventure. I feel will be filled with quite a few challenges because of the rainy season, and I’m looking forward to working my way through it.
Yes, writing here is definitely dangerous. Even though I’ve been writing motorcycles for over 30 years, it took me almost a year of living here before I decided to ride. Glad you’re enjoying my videos.
Plenty of Thai delivery riders use 25-baht glove made in China. After one year, they just buy a new pair. It is stretchy and comfortable. I use them for my long bike trip pedalling as well.
Just got back from Thailand, drove from Chiang Mai to Buriram. Can recommend Khao Kho in the mountains in Phetchabun, Phimai Historical Park in Phimai, the Motorcycle GP track in Buriram and Phanom Rung Historical Park. There is also a deserted hi rise hotel in Buriram. Safe travels.
You will LOVE chiang rai and might even move up there. Water fall national park 30 minutes from white temple and detour to some great ridges with coffee plantations and cafes just few minutes away. Amazing fancy green tea with out of this world desserts. Opium plantation up by golden triangle. Free hot springs to dip your feet into. On the way make sure to eat the tiny pineapples they sale up there. And much more.
@@LifewithSerg behind white temple toward the waterfall there are real nice roads to scoot around. I was there in February and be back in November just to ride those roads. If you ever been to blue ridge or sanandoha in US, you’ll love it up there, cooler too
Great video Serg! I might see you on the road, I;m thinking of heading up to Isaan in a few weeks. I've hurt my ankle though, depends how it is in a few weeks. I bought a pair of really good Italian made gloves for about 5,000 baht. They didn't quite last 6 months because of the heat humidity and worse the constant sweating in them. But that was a reasonable amount of riding, about 10,000km in just under 6 months.
Yeah you got good use out of those gloves! I’ve still got some minor ankle issues from a twist I incurred on a hike 3 years ago. Get yourself a good ankle brace, will help you invoice it and heal up. Get one with cross straps so you came immobilize it well.
Serge: Looking forward to the upcoming trip vlog. I’m considering having a saleang (scooter with multi passenger sidecar) built as a conveyance/mini pickup for local travel, despite the fact that they are technically illegal in Thailand; the Thai LEOs will probably pull a farang over while definitely ignoring Thais.
I think you getting pulled over on a regular basis would be a near 100% chance. The problem is, people will think you’re taking jobs from other ties, which is illegal here. You will most likely create a lot more problems and visibility for yourself than you really want. I might be completely wrong, so please do some research
Good to see you enjoying two wheels in Bangkok. I plan to move there later this year sadly leaving the RT1250 behind and will most likely get myself an ADV 350. I will be interested to see if you decide to get into a 500 they're a great bike but I imagine the filtering will be more difficult. Look forward to your next video.
One of the main reasons I didn’t buy the ADV 350 is that it’s just a fat bike. Living in Bangkok it would be much more difficult to use with all the crazy traffic. There are so many options for bikes here, I’m sure you’ll find something you enjoy. I probably won’t buy another bike until the end of the year or early next year. They typically have really good deals at the large motor shows, so I might wait for that.
Serg well done on talking , picking out cars and still managing to get through the BKK traffic !!!!!!. The POV on your bike was scary but so watchable 🫣😂. That’s a great idea to go with the flow on your trip and play it by ear . Can’t wait and I hope you’re ok with that last grasp scream 😱 at the end !!!!
If you decide to go to golden triangle, it’s nice scenery coming down along Mekong river and Thai-Laos border through Phayao, Nan Uttaradit, Loi, and Nongkhai.
@@grumpybugger1 I mean, the BMW is not a lump per se. If I was going to travel around the world on a bike, that would probably be my number one choice. I love the way the Africa twin looks, but I just don’t know enough about it. But I really don’t feel that I would utilize a $25-$30,000 motorcycle to its full potential.
Definitely visit the Golden triangle, if possible go for the river boat ride if you could join with a few tourists to share the cost. Blue temple is really nice. The is also a 25 storey Goddess of Mercy (Kuan yin) statue, that you may pay to go to the top for a great view.
ride safe, positive vibes from the RGV part of Texas! On gloves I go to Home Depot, and buy the $20 to 22 dollar ones, you find the ones you like there in Thailand and have a good ride!
I just came back from roadtrip, by car, to the Buriram / Surin area, and I have to say driving in Thailand is not too uncomfortable.. outside the main cities... Had the absolute worst backseat driver though, so that was a damper on my mood. :P But I would never drive inside of Bangkok. Partially because CHAOS, and partially because it would be so stupidly slow to get from A to B. Looking forward to seeing your trip!
Hey, long time no talk. Hope you had a really good trip. And yes, driving inside Bangkok, especially in a car, is mostly a waste of time. Glad to hear all is well!
I was on the back of a "bolt" motorcycle from Emquarter to soi 22, I was praying all the way to my hotel...God speed on your bike tour (which I'm guessing you are now on). Matt & Lucy
Yeah, I know what you mean, some of these guys are just frightening writers. I am not leaving on my tour for at least a couple of weeks. I literally just shot this video two days ago.
😎👍🇺🇲 Great work Man. There's no way I could get one of my bikes through those gaps. Maybe the KTM but not much else. Glad you paused on the Mini classic. I have a 71 S. 👍 Keep up the fantastic work brother. ✌️
Yeah even the ADV 350 would be too much. Every once in a while, I see somebody in traffic on a full-size adventure bike, and they’re usually stuck with the cars.
Mae Hong Song loop. In the city there is a nice night market at the lake in central Mae Hong Song. You can sit on the shoe on mats and vendors bring you food while listening to a band playing at the pub behind you. Pai has great lookouts and natural springs. The riding is absolutely a blast and the roads are mint. just watch out for pine needles in some areas. Makes them greasy.
1:09 Thu Jul 11, 2024. Hi Serg, it's great to see you again. You're new adventure sounds really great 💯👍. Wow 😯 2 months of traveling. New would be a good idea. That Red motorcycle 🏍️. looked amazing. Was it to much power than you wanted? Or to much money. Oh my goodness that dim -sum looked amazing. I would totally be having an anxiety attack on those streets. Stay safe and healthy. Healthy Blessings and Happy Adventures always. 16:49
Some of those bikes are just a little too big to ride around in Bangkok and they’re quite powerful. Once you get out of the big cities, medical services are very sparse. Well at least quality medical services. The last thing I want is to have an accident on some back road. So I prefer to have a smaller slower bike. I should be leaving on my trip in 2 to 3 weeks, I still have a lot of planning to do
As a motorcyclist of about 35 years never skimp on protective gear Buy branded equipment , gloves like Dri rider or alpine stars Helmets like shoei etc are dead quiet Ear plugs are great too, buy a custom molded set
Hi Serg! Glad to hear you are adventuring north. I'm in Chum Phae and if you need to stay there the best hotel is the Cheewin. The other options are not great. There is a Lotuss on the #201 road south, and a Makro on the #12 road going west. The (8) Caladonia Bar and Restaurant on Walking Street is very welcoming, and every Friday the street is transformed into a market. Just be careful of the rain! Of course 7-Eleven are everywhere. For attractions, east of Phitsanulok is (1) Sappraiwan Elephant Resort, then (2) Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew said to be one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. At (3) Phu Pha Man, in the evenings at a distance you can see the vampire bats emerge from their cave to feed. To the north is (4) Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, but there are no Velociraptors :( In that area are a number of other temples and some waterfalls, but I haven't ventured that far myself. A great place to stop for some food is (5) The Food Garden which has a sign with a prawn on it. There's not a lot to the south of interest. Going further east at Khon Kaen is the (6) Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon temple with 9 levels to climb. And for some food (7) the Aura Cafe is great. If I can help more please let me know. Would love to meet! (1) maps.app.goo.gl/59MU7vgN4pbrrhF6A (2) maps.app.goo.gl/REP9kUeh1NoCBzsi8 (3) maps.app.goo.gl/NM2Qnysp6wMwdY4N7 (4) maps.app.goo.gl/nYsZArSQpQ6cRPcDA (5) maps.app.goo.gl/XR7rq5DagLhpAVKCA (6) maps.app.goo.gl/eJtrB1VRSMJrRLts8 (7) maps.app.goo.gl/19N2XYCHQz4DHhGz8 (8) maps.app.goo.gl/eAiQk5zU2p3DDZrE9
Good lord!! Man those are some amazing suggestions! I have bookmarked all of those on my Google Maps and will dig through them later. Thank you so much for all the detailed information. I still have no idea exactly which way I will go. As you probably know, I don’t plan these trips too much. I pick a general direction and then decide going to do either the morning of the night before.
Respect where it's deserved Serg riding around Bangkok, didht see many Xmax in the traffic lol Chiang Rai and The Golden Triangle is going to be a fantastic adventure, I lived in this neck of the woods for 5 years. When I get time I'll think of some places you may or may not want to visit etc, already seen some suggestions, Phu Chi Fa and The Black House Museum. Also great to see you upgrading your safety. Like the immersive view from the 360° camera. You're going to hate my next suggestion lmao but a drone on this trip would really come into it's own, spectacular scenery where you're about to your. Take it easy matey from a fellow Red White and Blue lover 🇹🇭🇺🇲🇬🇧
Thank you for those suggestions Mark. A couple of other people have suggested them as well. Yeah I think any of the bigger scooters here in Bangkok would be difficult on a daily basis. The camera is nice, but it’s just a pain and they asked to edit. I agree with you on the drone, but I know myself. If I buy one, I’ll use it a few times and then never really touch it again. Lol
It will definitely be something new for me. I’m not a huge fan of writing in the wet, but mainly because it was typically cold during that time of the US. This should be an interesting excursion.
I went to the Paddock Pro shop a few years ago it cost me a fortune by the time I got out of there! Komine jackett and pants x2 , and pair of adventure boots, it was funny as there wasn't a fitting room to try things on so there I was standing in the middle of the shop in my jocks (underpants) trying on pants etc nobody cared lol can't wait to move to Thailand and buy a bike and start adventuring but I won't be riding around Bangkok unless I don't have any othere choice! Would love to do the trip your planning. 🙏🏍
Yeah, you’re absolutely right. They had a little tiny closet that they let me go into to try some things on. Unfortunately this lack of foresight is very typical in Thailand.
When you were at Panda did you happen to look at the Schuberth modulars? I have the E2 and I find it quite heavy on long rides. (compared to my old Bell) I don’t think I’ll bring it from Canada - looking for a replacement in Thailand. I watched your Daddy video a while back, when you released it - I thought it was a good replacement 😝 I’m looking forward to this upcoming tour.
Yes, I looked at them, they were double the price and they just seem quite bulky. I would not bring a helmet when you move here unless it’s a really new helmet that you really love. You can buy pretty much anything here.
Call ..gps .Dr racing.. ..did you putva custom viator pulley in your 160.. much better acceleration ..not expensive..a must do for adv 160..the rear shocks too ..have fun
Serg Thai helmet is same quality control EU/US standard safety testing equipment they bought Italian safety helmet testing equipment in they factory. I saw thai UA-camr visiting the factory.
@@LifewithSerg "Luck Phu Chee Fah 2 Resort" is where i stayed, and i loved it. Get a "Mokata" just before sunset and enjoy some food and good view man. Drive safe!
Thinking about buying the same bike as you so the feedback is interesting I think the 350 is a little big maybe an upgrade at a later stage. Ride safe I don't think I would ride in Bangkok.
Once you get into the 350 cc or bigger scooters, I feel you might as well buy a full-size motorcycle. They’re also big and bloated. But I know lots of people that love them. Whatever you decide, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it.
Nice choice of gears mate, I used to comuted around Rama 9 daily with Ducati 748, it was REAL nightmare, but it was much better then a car., anyway, if you plan to go North East, please please kindly let me know mate, I will bring you out for a real local lunch!!!
You wrote a Ducati in Bangkok, that’s impressive. Actually my last motorcycle in the US was a Ducati 821 Hyper Motard SP. I haven’t even began to plan the route. I literally decided that I was going to do this trip just a few days ago.
@@LifewithSerg Love the hypermotard!!! espicially the 1100 with dry clutch!, BTW, of you travel around this time, make sure to pack a good raining gear too, enjoy your ride and be safe Serg!
Hi Serge , on your way back after Chiang Rai, you may Use the Lampang direction and not to miss this temple on top of the hill, Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat (Wat Phra Phutthabat Sutthawat) วัดเฉลิมพระเกียรติ (วัดพระพุทธบาทสุทธาวาส), worth the climb.
In video after 8:42 when u go in Dimsum restaurant I kept hear sound tup tup, It's a bit annoy for me, just a little bit. Have a good luck & days in your biggest next tour.
When you were recently back in the US, did you consider buying a helmet there rather than Thailand. I would think there's much better selection here and much less expensive. My full face helmet with interior visor cost $260 as I recall.
I simply did not have the space to carry it back. The difference in cost would not have outweigh the inconvenience. You could easily buy a full face helmet here with a shield for under $100. The one that I’ve worn in all my prior videos was only about $80. I didn’t want to buy a cheap helmet again, and that’s why I chose the Italian made Caberg. They’re actually the inventors of the modular helmet, so I felt, much happier buying from them
MT helmets atom 2sv is a safe Spanish helmet made for heads like ours. And look at a Suzuki 800 DE or you will be mad after the problems with the NX500 reveal themselves to you. I have ridden 100,000+ kms here and know of what I speak
Pretty happy with the helmet that I bought. I’m really not a fan of Suzuki motorcycles at all. I really prefer Honda, especially the ones made here so I know I can get parts. Take care.
Can you do a video about riding a motorcycle round BKK and motorways? Google maps keeps sending me down no motorbike roads. Got stopped last week.. Escaped by being polite.
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Awesome! Thank you!
Be safe on your trip, Serg. Don't drive at night believe me. Those 10 wheelers are hardwoking people they're prone to doze off and run over some motorcycle this' no joke.
Your heat tolerance is impressive, Serg. Now I believe that Russians have great tolerance for both extreme cold and heat! The weather gets hotter each year it got average 10 degrees rise from the last 4 decades. I got to hide from heat in air-con room all the time myself. Kudos to you who can ignore the excessive temperature. Don't forget to keep yourself hydrated either.
Haven’t been born in Russia I am definitely much more accustomed to the cold weather. I don’t do well in hot environments, but believe it or not when I’m writing I’m OK. Even on the hottest days, because I wear full gear, it keeps my skin protected, so I don’t get sunburned and heat exhaustion.
I absolutely do not write at night in this country. Unfortunately, the drivers in Thailand are some of the worst I’ve ever seen anywhere in the world. So I typically avoid nighttime. This should be a really fun adventure. I feel will be filled with quite a few challenges because of the rainy season, and I’m looking forward to working my way through it.
Looking forward to the next trip Serg,sounds like fun.
Can't wait!p
the dinosaur park just outside khon Kaen is worth a look.. you can see the real digging with bones still in the ground..
Hey, thank you so much, I have a friend that lives there so I’m sure he will know about it
If you are going to Chiang Mai take in the province of Nan, spectacular views, great weekend night market. Beware no motorbike lanes.
Not going to Chang Mai. I was there about six months ago and made about seven or eight videos.
Must see Phu Chi Fa !!!!!!
Sunrise is incredible
My best experience staying up there for a couple of days !!!!
Ahhh thanks for the tip!
Yes, this is definitely worth stopping by Serg.
Anyone who's not from Bangkok and riding a motorbike there is brave !!
Yes, writing here is definitely dangerous. Even though I’ve been writing motorcycles for over 30 years, it took me almost a year of living here before I decided to ride. Glad you’re enjoying my videos.
Plenty of Thai delivery riders use 25-baht glove made in China. After one year, they just buy a new pair. It is stretchy and comfortable. I use them for my long bike trip pedalling as well.
Those cheap gloves will offer zero protection in the event of a crash. They’re mostly wearing them for protection from the sun and not for accidents.
Was nice to meet you earlier. Hope that I wasn't bothering you. I stay in Malaysia but am on short vacation here. Take care!
Hey it was nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping and saying hello!
@@LifewithSerg Have a safe road trip. Would be cool to see you do a road trip in Malaysia. I think you will like it. 🙏
A idea of video for you, Serg. Temple visit with your friend, wearing traditional costume 😃.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Just got back from Thailand, drove from Chiang Mai to Buriram. Can recommend Khao Kho in the mountains in Phetchabun, Phimai Historical Park in Phimai, the Motorcycle GP track in Buriram and Phanom Rung Historical Park. There is also a deserted hi rise hotel in Buriram. Safe travels.
Hey, thank you for all those suggestions. I’ve added them to my list.
looking forward to this series. always appreciate when you bring the camera along. my dream to do similar trip. congrats on 50k subscribers
It should definitely be a fun trip! Thanks!
So exciting!! Looking forward to your adventures! Be safe 🙏🏻
Yes, yes this should be a very interesting trip. I probably won’t leave for another two weeks.
You’ve learned the Thai style motor bike driving very quickly. But this is the rainy season, pls drive with caution.
Have the safe trip.
Yes I will be extra careful! Thank you.
I can feel you enjoying the new helmet and cool gloves as well. May you be happy with your new trip.🌸🌸🌸
Yes! Thank you!
Have a great trip. Drive safely.
Thank you very much
You will LOVE chiang rai and might even move up there. Water fall national park 30 minutes from white temple and detour to some great ridges with coffee plantations and cafes just few minutes away. Amazing fancy green tea with out of this world desserts. Opium plantation up by golden triangle. Free hot springs to dip your feet into. On the way make sure to eat the tiny pineapples they sale up there. And much more.
That sounds awesome! I’m looking forward to it
@@LifewithSerg behind white temple toward the waterfall there are real nice roads to scoot around. I was there in February and be back in November just to ride those roads. If you ever been to blue ridge or sanandoha in US, you’ll love it up there, cooler too
Wishing you a happy and safe trip
Thank you!
@@LifewithSergdon't minchan it
Sweet video Serg!
Thanks!
In Loei, go to visit the Erawan cave, it's awsome, I am building a house at only 15 kms from that cave and I often go there with my ATV
Thanks for the great tip!
Great video Serg! I might see you on the road, I;m thinking of heading up to Isaan in a few weeks. I've hurt my ankle though, depends how it is in a few weeks.
I bought a pair of really good Italian made gloves for about 5,000 baht. They didn't quite last 6 months because of the heat humidity and worse the constant sweating in them. But that was a reasonable amount of riding, about 10,000km in just under 6 months.
Yeah you got good use out of those gloves! I’ve still got some minor ankle issues from a twist I incurred on a hike 3 years ago. Get yourself a good ankle brace, will help you invoice it and heal up. Get one with cross straps so you came immobilize it well.
Serge:
Looking forward to the upcoming trip vlog.
I’m considering having a saleang (scooter with multi passenger sidecar) built as a conveyance/mini pickup for local travel, despite the fact that they are technically illegal in Thailand; the Thai LEOs will probably pull a farang over while definitely ignoring Thais.
I think you getting pulled over on a regular basis would be a near 100% chance. The problem is, people will think you’re taking jobs from other ties, which is illegal here. You will most likely create a lot more problems and visibility for yourself than you really want. I might be completely wrong, so please do some research
Thank you for sharing the good VDO🙏 be safe.
Thank you!
Go to the Golden Triangle. You would definitely love the northern part of this country.,
That is already on my list.
Good to see you enjoying two wheels in Bangkok. I plan to move there later this year sadly leaving the RT1250 behind and will most likely get myself an ADV 350. I will be interested to see if you decide to get into a 500 they're a great bike but I imagine the filtering will be more difficult. Look forward to your next video.
One of the main reasons I didn’t buy the ADV 350 is that it’s just a fat bike. Living in Bangkok it would be much more difficult to use with all the crazy traffic. There are so many options for bikes here, I’m sure you’ll find something you enjoy. I probably won’t buy another bike until the end of the year or early next year. They typically have really good deals at the large motor shows, so I might wait for that.
@@LifewithSerg Good to know and thanks for sharing Serg. When are the motor shows on in Bangkok, where would I find that local info
Be careful with some big vehicle, have a safe trip, god bless you
Thank you very much for your kind words. I will be careful.
Serg well done on talking , picking out cars and still managing to get through the BKK traffic !!!!!!. The POV on your bike was scary but so watchable 🫣😂. That’s a great idea to go with the flow on your trip and play it by ear . Can’t wait and I hope you’re ok with that last grasp scream 😱 at the end !!!!
Glad you enjoyed this video, I really do love riding through Bangkok.
If you decide to go to golden triangle, it’s nice scenery coming down along Mekong river and Thai-Laos border through Phayao, Nan Uttaradit, Loi, and Nongkhai.
Ah yes. Thank you! It’s on my list.
Cant wait to see you journey
Hopefully will depart in a couple of weeks.
Looking forward to follow your new adventure
Coming in a few weeks.
thumbs up for the africa twin.
Yeah, I would love the red white and blue one. But at that point, I think I would just splurge for the BMW adventure bike.
@@LifewithSerg as you said serg, the bmw is abit of a lump.
the honda would, in my mind would be ideal for you, and future trips?
@@grumpybugger1 I mean, the BMW is not a lump per se. If I was going to travel around the world on a bike, that would probably be my number one choice. I love the way the Africa twin looks, but I just don’t know enough about it. But I really don’t feel that I would utilize a $25-$30,000 motorcycle to its full potential.
Watching you navigate around Bangkok is impressive man. You really know how to ride here, fun to watch. Loving the integration of the 360 cam.
It’s definitely a sketchy city to ride in, but I enjoy the challenge
Definitely visit the Golden triangle, if possible go for the river boat ride if you could join with a few tourists to share the cost. Blue temple is really nice. The is also a 25 storey Goddess of Mercy (Kuan yin) statue, that you may pay to go to the top for a great view.
Thanks!
Glad you got some good gear ! driving in Bangkok looks like a lot of fun to me😎😁😎
I still need to go buy some boots, but I think I’m pretty much set for this next big trip writing in Bangkok definitely is an adrenaline rush
Nice video Serg! The White Temple in Chiang Rai is pretty cool I thought, it is touristy but it is quite beautiful.
I will definitely go and see it Tom. There’s no way I’m going to miss that.
I ave soo Much fun good vlog Mate 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you enjoy it!
Uttaradit has the very delicious durian varieties this month.
Oooh. Good to know!
Let's goo.....,👍👍👍👍cars in Bangkok forget that idea.
Yah, it would sit 27 days of the month. Ha ha
Fun video from start to finish. I didn't know you could replace the armor inside the jackets/pants! Great to know.
Oh yeah, most of the better brands hold the armor in pockets. So you can simply pull it out and replace it with different ones.
Couple of those cheap clothes hanger to hang dry the wet kit in case of wet weather~ Looking forward to your tour~
I have full rain gear that will fit over my protrude gear. All set!
driving in thailand is fun..i did a follow the mekong up to lao and over to cambodia trip 2016..on a 350 cc honda scooter
That sounds like a lot of fun! I’m not going to be crossing the border on this trip though.
Have a good trip
Thank you!
Enjoy the trip 👍
Thanks!
Serg try Naan there is a temple with a hotel with great views overlooking Paddy fields, possibly 5-10k outside of Naan.
Thank you, but I don’t think that’s enough information to be able to find it. Lol.
Good luck ✌
Thanks!
Dr racing. .. And.. A.T Racing ...enjoy
Thanks
so excited for new tour. thai fc
Soon!
ride safe, positive vibes from the RGV part of Texas! On gloves I go to Home Depot, and buy the $20 to 22 dollar ones, you find the ones you like there in Thailand and have a good ride!
Thanks for your support. Yeah Home Depot makes some good gloves, but with the humidity here, you definitely want something that’s more breathable
@@LifewithSerg They seem ok on my relatively short rides (20 minutes or so), but breathability is certainly a concern.
At racing.. on nut road ..I got pro fender fully adjustable shocks...for my 160 ...much better than stock shocks
I’m sure it will make a difference.
Just be more careful. It's rainy season now in Thailand. Wish uou luck.
Yes I will be extra careful.
Yay🎉🎉 road trip coming soon, and congratulations, you have completed the Thai Style driving course.😂
Oh yes. Ha ha ha.
Guinness World Records called... longest video without a 7-Eleven water stop! LOL
OH NO!! I completely failed. 🤣😂
Hahaha
@@LifewithSerg LOL
It's without ห้องน้ำ
it costs to be safe then again if it can protect you if you have a accident it is worth it :) stay safe my friend!
So worth it!
I just came back from roadtrip, by car, to the Buriram / Surin area, and I have to say driving in Thailand is not too uncomfortable.. outside the main cities...
Had the absolute worst backseat driver though, so that was a damper on my mood. :P
But I would never drive inside of Bangkok. Partially because CHAOS, and partially because it would be so stupidly slow to get from A to B.
Looking forward to seeing your trip!
Hey, long time no talk. Hope you had a really good trip. And yes, driving inside Bangkok, especially in a car, is mostly a waste of time. Glad to hear all is well!
Have a fun, safe trip and have some fun clips to share with us.
I will definitely make lots of videos on this upcoming trip
Believe this Series of videos will bring new subscribers , motorcycle road trips do welll . Safe travels brother
Yeah I’m exited to do the trip. Hope everyone enjoys as well.
I was on the back of a "bolt" motorcycle from Emquarter to soi 22, I was praying all the way to my hotel...God speed on your bike tour (which I'm guessing you are now on). Matt & Lucy
Yeah, I know what you mean, some of these guys are just frightening writers. I am not leaving on my tour for at least a couple of weeks. I literally just shot this video two days ago.
If you go to isaan check out panom rung in buriram province...a mini anchor wat but no tourists
Thank you, I’ve added it to my list.
เที่ยวให้สนุกและปลอดภัยนะคะ 👍💖🌸🎉
Thank you!
Definitely worth going along the Mekong...Loei, Chang Khan...Nong Kai..Nakon Phanom.
Oh yes, those places are definitely on my list. And of course I don’t expect to hit every single possible place on this trip. 😬
Wow, that shop is really nice, much nicer than I have seen in Khon Kaen. I will have to go check out that store. I loved and appreciated the tour.
I know of four or five good shops here in Bangkok. Next time you come down, we have to go and check them out.
@@LifewithSerg That would be awesome!
😎👍🇺🇲
Great work Man.
There's no way I could get one of my bikes through those gaps.
Maybe the KTM but not much else.
Glad you paused on the Mini classic.
I have a 71 S. 👍
Keep up the fantastic work brother. ✌️
Yeah even the ADV 350 would be too much. Every once in a while, I see somebody in traffic on a full-size adventure bike, and they’re usually stuck with the cars.
The road from chang mai to pai and mae hong son loop would be very nice to ride!!
I’ve already done that whole loop in a 3 weeks video series. Loved it. I am not going near Chiang Mai on this trip.
love village crawling on a motor bike videos
I love making them. See you soon!
Have a save trip 😊
Thank you!
Your last trip was during the hot season now during the rainy season 😊
Mae Hong Song loop. In the city there is a nice night market at the lake in central Mae Hong Song. You can sit on the shoe on mats and vendors bring you food while listening to a band playing at the pub behind you. Pai has great lookouts and natural springs. The riding is absolutely a blast and the roads are mint. just watch out for pine needles in some areas. Makes them greasy.
I already did that whole tour and I have a whole video series of the Mae Hong Son loop. ☺️
1:10 When in Rome... 😆😆
You got that right. Lmao
Don't miss the black temple it has a million bits and pieces that you and I love.
Sweet! Thanks for the suggestion
@@AdelaideGrega @LifewithSerg It's museums and art gallery, not a temple. 😁
Be safe serg
I will, thanks!
The rainy season is coming，bring some raincoat.😃
Yes, I have full waterproof gear for rainy season
Pai and nan for the roads
I already did that whole loop, along with about eight different videos. There is a Mai Hon song, motorbike tour in my videos.
If you go to chiang rai
don't miss the lalitta cafe 👌🏽
Thank you for the suggestion
@@LifewithSerg you're welcome
1:09 Thu Jul 11, 2024. Hi Serg, it's great to see you again. You're new adventure sounds really great 💯👍. Wow 😯 2 months of traveling. New would be a good idea. That Red motorcycle 🏍️. looked amazing. Was it to much power than you wanted? Or to much money. Oh my goodness that dim -sum looked amazing. I would totally be having an anxiety attack on those streets. Stay safe and healthy. Healthy Blessings and Happy Adventures always. 16:49
Some of those bikes are just a little too big to ride around in Bangkok and they’re quite powerful. Once you get out of the big cities, medical services are very sparse. Well at least quality medical services. The last thing I want is to have an accident on some back road. So I prefer to have a smaller slower bike. I should be leaving on my trip in 2 to 3 weeks, I still have a lot of planning to do
As a motorcyclist of about 35 years never skimp on protective gear
Buy branded equipment , gloves like Dri rider or alpine stars
Helmets like shoei etc are dead quiet
Ear plugs are great too, buy a custom molded set
I don’t like the way showy helmets fit my head. Serg is an excellent Italian made brand. And yeah, I agree with you on earplugs, I do wear them.
Hi Serg! Glad to hear you are adventuring north.
I'm in Chum Phae and if you need to stay there the best hotel is the Cheewin. The other options are not great. There is a Lotuss on the #201 road south, and a Makro on the #12 road going west. The (8) Caladonia Bar and Restaurant on Walking Street is very welcoming, and every Friday the street is transformed into a market. Just be careful of the rain! Of course 7-Eleven are everywhere.
For attractions, east of Phitsanulok is (1) Sappraiwan Elephant Resort, then (2) Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew said to be one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. At (3) Phu Pha Man, in the evenings at a distance you can see the vampire bats emerge from their cave to feed.
To the north is (4) Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, but there are no Velociraptors :( In that area are a number of other temples and some waterfalls, but I haven't ventured that far myself.
A great place to stop for some food is (5) The Food Garden which has a sign with a prawn on it.
There's not a lot to the south of interest. Going further east at Khon Kaen is the (6) Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon temple with 9 levels to climb. And for some food (7) the Aura Cafe is great.
If I can help more please let me know. Would love to meet!
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(2) maps.app.goo.gl/REP9kUeh1NoCBzsi8
(3) maps.app.goo.gl/NM2Qnysp6wMwdY4N7
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(5) maps.app.goo.gl/XR7rq5DagLhpAVKCA
(6) maps.app.goo.gl/eJtrB1VRSMJrRLts8
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(8) maps.app.goo.gl/eAiQk5zU2p3DDZrE9
Good lord!! Man those are some amazing suggestions! I have bookmarked all of those on my Google Maps and will dig through them later. Thank you so much for all the detailed information. I still have no idea exactly which way I will go. As you probably know, I don’t plan these trips too much. I pick a general direction and then decide going to do either the morning of the night before.
Today I learned Serg isn't short for Sergio.. it's Sergey! 👍
Yes sir. 100% Russian born. 100% American citizen. 100% living in Thailand.
@@LifewithSerg and continuing to live an interesting life.
Respect where it's deserved Serg riding around Bangkok, didht see many Xmax in the traffic lol Chiang Rai and The Golden Triangle is going to be a fantastic adventure, I lived in this neck of the woods for 5 years. When I get time I'll think of some places you may or may not want to visit etc, already seen some suggestions, Phu Chi Fa and The Black House Museum.
Also great to see you upgrading your safety. Like the immersive view from the 360° camera.
You're going to hate my next suggestion lmao but a drone on this trip would really come into it's own, spectacular scenery where you're about to your. Take it easy matey from a fellow Red White and Blue lover 🇹🇭🇺🇲🇬🇧
Thank you for those suggestions Mark. A couple of other people have suggested them as well. Yeah I think any of the bigger scooters here in Bangkok would be difficult on a daily basis. The camera is nice, but it’s just a pain and they asked to edit.
I agree with you on the drone, but I know myself. If I buy one, I’ll use it a few times and then never really touch it again. Lol
Looking forward to seeing your wet season motorbike videos. ☔⚡💦😎👍
It will definitely be something new for me. I’m not a huge fan of writing in the wet, but mainly because it was typically cold during that time of the US. This should be an interesting excursion.
I went to the Paddock Pro shop a few years ago it cost me a fortune by the time I got out of there! Komine jackett and pants x2 , and pair of adventure boots, it was funny as there wasn't a fitting room to try things on so there I was standing in the middle of the shop in my jocks (underpants) trying on pants etc nobody cared lol can't wait to move to Thailand and buy a bike and start adventuring but I won't be riding around Bangkok unless I don't have any othere choice! Would love to do the trip your planning. 🙏🏍
Yeah, you’re absolutely right. They had a little tiny closet that they let me go into to try some things on. Unfortunately this lack of foresight is very typical in Thailand.
When you were at Panda did you happen to look at the Schuberth modulars? I have the E2 and I find it quite heavy on long rides. (compared to my old Bell) I don’t think I’ll bring it from Canada - looking for a replacement in Thailand.
I watched your Daddy video a while back, when you released it - I thought it was a good replacement 😝 I’m looking forward to this upcoming tour.
Yes, I looked at them, they were double the price and they just seem quite bulky. I would not bring a helmet when you move here unless it’s a really new helmet that you really love. You can buy pretty much anything here.
Call ..gps .Dr racing.. ..did you putva custom viator pulley in your 160.. much better acceleration ..not expensive..a must do for adv 160..the rear shocks too ..have fun
I’ve changed pulleys and weights many times on other CVT bikes before. If you get faster acceleration, it will definitely reduce top speed.
Serg Thai helmet is same quality control EU/US standard safety testing equipment they bought Italian safety helmet testing equipment in they factory. I saw thai UA-camr visiting the factory.
I really would prefer not to buy any Thai made safety equipment. Just not even close as far as safety and quality.
Don't miss “Sky Road” Doi Phu Kha Viewpoint Nan Province
Just added that to my list. Thanks!
Black House's museums in Chaing Rai, it must visit! 🎉
Thanks Peer!
@@LifewithSergagreed worth a short stop, bit morbid 👀
Nothing beats Phu Chi Fa up in the north imo, please try to swing by there!
You’re the third person to recommended, so I have definitely added it to my list of possible places. Thanks.
@@LifewithSerg "Luck Phu Chee Fah 2 Resort" is where i stayed, and i loved it. Get a "Mokata" just before sunset and enjoy some food and good view man. Drive safe!
Thinking about buying the same bike as you so the feedback is interesting I think the 350 is a little big maybe an upgrade at a later stage. Ride safe I don't think I would ride in Bangkok.
Once you get into the 350 cc or bigger scooters, I feel you might as well buy a full-size motorcycle. They’re also big and bloated. But I know lots of people that love them. Whatever you decide, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it.
Nice choice of gears mate, I used to comuted around Rama 9 daily with Ducati 748, it was REAL nightmare, but it was much better then a car., anyway, if you plan to go North East, please please kindly let me know mate, I will bring you out for a real local lunch!!!
You wrote a Ducati in Bangkok, that’s impressive. Actually my last motorcycle in the US was a Ducati 821 Hyper Motard SP.
I haven’t even began to plan the route. I literally decided that I was going to do this trip just a few days ago.
@@LifewithSerg Love the hypermotard!!! espicially the 1100 with dry clutch!, BTW, of you travel around this time, make sure to pack a good raining gear too, enjoy your ride and be safe Serg!
Hi Serge , on your way back after Chiang Rai, you may
Use the Lampang direction and not to miss this temple on top of the hill, Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat (Wat Phra Phutthabat Sutthawat) วัดเฉลิมพระเกียรติ (วัดพระพุทธบาทสุทธาวาส), worth the climb.
Great! I added that to my list of places of consideration. Thank you so much.
@@LifewithSerg You are welcome and safe trip
If the documents are complete, try driving to Laos. It should be fun.
No no. Not crossing borders on my bike. Will fly in when I go there.
Ever find an air bag motorcycle vest or jacket???
Not practical in this heat. Need ventilated jacket like I wear.
Golden triangle 4 countries China ,Laos,Myanmar and Thailand.You can go by boat but you need visa for China for U.S passport.
Not going to China again. Once was enough. Ha ha.
You should visit Russia where you were born to visit your relatives,but you need visa.
Be careful about dangers on the road.
Yes, of course. I will be extra careful because it is rainy season
In video after 8:42 when u go in Dimsum restaurant I kept hear sound tup tup, It's a bit annoy for me, just a little bit. Have a good luck & days in your biggest next tour.
I added a little bit background music because otherwise it would’ve been just too quiet
Congratulation, in fact, changing gear and bike is famous disease for all riders. Be safe with your new machine horse.
I don’t think I’m actually going to buy a new bike until later this year. I think by then I will have gotten my use out of my ADV.
When you were recently back in the US, did you consider buying a helmet there rather than Thailand. I would think there's much better selection here and much less expensive. My full face helmet with interior visor cost $260 as I recall.
I simply did not have the space to carry it back. The difference in cost would not have outweigh the inconvenience. You could easily buy a full face helmet here with a shield for under $100. The one that I’ve worn in all my prior videos was only about $80. I didn’t want to buy a cheap helmet again, and that’s why I chose the Italian made Caberg. They’re actually the inventors of the modular helmet, so I felt, much happier buying from them
You ever come across an air bag vest?
No, those are simply not practical for daily riding.
MT helmets atom 2sv is a safe Spanish helmet made for heads like ours. And look at a Suzuki 800 DE or you will be mad after the problems with the NX500 reveal themselves to you. I have ridden 100,000+ kms here and know of what I speak
Pretty happy with the helmet that I bought. I’m really not a fan of Suzuki motorcycles at all. I really prefer Honda, especially the ones made here so I know I can get parts. Take care.
Can you do a video about riding a motorcycle round BKK and motorways? Google maps keeps sending me down no motorbike roads. Got stopped last week.. Escaped by being polite.
Open your Google Maps settings and select “no toll roads“. that will keep you off of the highways that are meant for cars
How much do you spend on a month long trip? All in
It really depends on what hotels I stay at, but I would say overall it’s somewhere around 35 to 50,000THB.