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Easier on a bike than in a car, where the gearstick or shifter is on the other side.😂 But remembering to keep left when turning at junctions can be tricky on a bike. I have always lived in left hand drive countries (UK, NZ and Thailand) so driving on right is hard for me.

@@mikefreeriderAsiaThanks Mike, was a great tour. Looking forward to the next one.

Thank you so much 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you 🙏 Asia is beautiful and fascinating -so much to see.

Thank you for watching 🙏 I live in Thailand so am a bit used to the drivers there now, but always try to be careful anyway. One day I will visit Philippines to ride, I hope.

@@KhmerMinnesnowtathank you 🙏

@@pinchamroeunraksmey9216 thank you 🙏

@@pinchamroeunraksmey9216 thank you 🙏 yes we did. I hope to be back soon.

Cheers Mike. 🙏

Thank you, it is a beautiful country with great people.

Cheers 🙏👍

Thanks - I just looked it up - I reckon our organisers felt it might be a bit too dull of a ride. I see it's a toll road - motorbikes are allowed? In Thailand we can't use the toll roads.

@livinginnewzealandandthail5055 yes can if motor exceed 500cc

​@@reamtevada7685OK we had a few CRF300s and a Versys 300 in our group, so maybe that is the reason. But good for people to know there are options. 🙏

Thank you! 🙏

Hello Minh, thanks for the question. I do not know about Indonesia. In relation to Vietnam the link attached has the following information about Vietnam - some of which will also apply to Indonesia). Specially note the requirement to use an agent or tour operator who is approved (Vietnam tightened up temporary import regulations in 2024). There will be people who tell you different things about this process, and they may well be correct, but it is best to have everything ready just in case. - Firstly you should own the bike - it should be registered in your name. Otherwise you will need power of attorney letter or similar. - You need a valid passport, visa, and a driver’s license issued by your home country (Note: an international driving permit is a useful thing to have as well). Vietnam issues e-visas which you can obtain before going there. 45 days validity I think. - The vehicle must have a valid registration certificate, a number plate from the country of origin, and a certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection (normally a roadworthiness sticker or slip). - Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD): A CPD is an essential document for temporary importation, allowing your motorbike to enter Vietnam without paying duties. - Foreign motor vehicles must enter Vietnam through an international tour operator who has obtained approval from the Ministry of Public Security. - Have your agent organise third party insurance for you - I don't know if it's required, but it is certainly very sensible. In my experience, this will need to be from a local provider (in my case, Thai insurance companies do not cover travel outside of Thailand). indochinamotorbiketours.com/travel-guide/how-to-enter-vietnam-with-a-foreign-motorbike-comprehensive-2024-guide.html#:~:text=Customs%20Declaration%3A%20Upon%20arrival%2C%20declare,30%20days%2C%20with%20potential%20extensions.

True! 😂

I have never seen so many top end luxury cars, RR, Bentley, top end Mercedes, luxury top model Range Rovers, Ferraris etc, the gamblers or owners of the Casinos are obviously doing very well thank you.

Thanks Roger. I needed to make a log of the trip before I forgot what we did! But as I got into it I enjoyed digging further into the history. YT has documentaries on the most obscure people and things imaginable. You name it, someones made a one hour YT doco about it! 😂

Thanks Gavin - a team effort improved by your great photos.

Thank you 🙏

🙏 Thank you.

Thanks Mike 🙏

Thank you for watching! 🙏

I have to agree 100% with him.

Thanks Gavin - and for the cool photos as always! 🙏

Thanks Gavin 🙏

Thank you 🙏

LOL I love the purr of my whiney triple! 😂

@livinginnewzealandandthail5055 555, I guess we hear purring in a different way!!!!!!

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Yes, very.

Hi. It depends on your model. In New Zealand I have a 2015 CB500X, which has two 17" wheel rims. That means road tyres are the only real option (as I was told - and fitted Michelin Road 5/6). But later CB500X models were given a 19" front wheel, which makes off-road or dual sport tyre pairings possible. So this one (shown) has had Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR, Michelin Anakee Wild and Dunlop Trailmax (shown here) fitted at various times.

The ones shown here are Dunlop Trailmax.

@@nigpaullewis Thank you very much, that helps me further.

Thank for question, no I never had an issue with it. I was using soft luggage bags which were quite light, however.

Hi yes - very happy. Email me and I will pass on contact details: nigepg@gmail.com

Thank you! :)

Hi Apologies for the delay in responding. The cost to build was around 2M Baht.