100_6112 If you are on the look out for a motorbike or just have an interest in them, why not pop along to the second hand motorbike and car market, held every Sunday, not far off the super highway, Chiang Mai.
Just take the main turn off to Phrao and you will find the market on the left just a few metres after the first main intersection.
100_6115The motorbike section is mostly motorcys, automatic and semi-automatic, 2 stroke and 4 stroke.

But there are usually a good few Choppers of various makes and sizes as well as the occasional racing or off road bike. Prices range from around 5000 baht, ( usually 2 stroke or in need of repair 4 stroke), to 30,000 baht for the newer motorcys, and between 30,000 and 55,000 for a Chopper, depending on make and condition.

market2There is also an extensive Thai market where you will find the usual wide array of goods and fresh foods on offer.
Around the outside of the market area are many small shops and Thai cafes.

Highly recommended is the Burmese cafe, close to the motorcys, Mee Mee, which is more used to farang customers.

100_6114 A little more expensive than the other outlets but it has a nice ambience and the quality and portions of the food are very good.

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A 6 day trip by JRD 150cc Chopper , doing the Mae Hong Song loop through some of the most picturesque mountain lands you could ask for.

The total cost of the trip, including all fuel, accommodation and peripheral spending, was 7,720 baht.

If you were renting the a bike that would likely be another 500 baht a day.

I would also suggest that, if using a chopper with two people on board, you consider renting a 200 or 250cc for the extra power on the steepest roads.

A good alternative would be to rent a couple of 150 or 200 cc motorcycles.

Its a hard ride at times and further suggestions are to ensure that you use sunblock and do have something on your head, there is little shade from the relentless sun up there and it is easy to be complacent because of the cooling effect of breezing along on a bike.

You’ll be spoiled for choice of things to do and see on the way and I know its a trip i’m going to have to do several times to catch the things I missed previously.

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