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I got an NX500 a couple of months ago and am super happy with it. Already made a few trips around Thailand with my wife and it served me well so far 👌 Not the most fun bike to ride around Sukhumvit though
Hey, that’s good to know. I’m gonna go look at them and test ride one when I finish this trip. It’s just that it’ll be totally useless in Bangkok. One thing I’m actually toying with is just renting one when I need it. I’m gonna look at the math and see if it makes sense to do that versus buying.
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.
Hey Serge, my dad told me how to decrease wind noise and I thought it made nonsense till I tried it. Put in a pair of foam ear plugs before you put your lid on, it is great.
16:13 I stayed at that Carlton Hotel - amazing stay. Found a great Pad Kra Pow near by at a place called Gapow Tapae - really excellent Pad Kra Pow and also their deep fried pork belly was 🤤
Somebody else really raved about that place and I wouldn’t tried it once. I didn’t think it was that good, maybe I just came off day, because everybody loves it.
@@LifewithSerg you would have more to compare it to, but perhaps it didn't fit your ideal Pad Kra Pow criteria 🤔😄. I had the beef Pad Kra Pow, then I tried the pork belly a few days later. I was really impressed with the fried egg which was perfectly done on the PKP, and then that deep fried pork belly was like candy it tasted so good. It was my first solo trip, first trip outside North America, so it was a lot to take everything in. Like I also mentioned the Carlton was really nice too. It has a huge 35 meter outdoor pool on the 10 floor. Also a funny thing I like to mention is the toilet was a really fancy toilet with buttons and speakers - could get the full car wash by pressing the buttons on the side😂 I had so much fun I'm planning to come back in February 2025. In Bangkok I was going to stay in Riverside area - looking at the Riva Arun Hotel this time.
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.
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 !!!!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
😎👍🇺🇲 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.
@@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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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!
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!
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’m going to sell the old helmet, honestly I’m not too thrilled with this new helmet, which is unfortunate because it was ฿12,500. I think when I get back to Bangkok I’m going to replace it as well.
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
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 RU-vidr visiting the factory.
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.
