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**9w6vx** · #1 28 May 2024

While at Changlun I found a detailing shop to get Tiger cleaned.

When I got back to the hotel I noticed my rear left turn signal was drooping. Prior to shipping Tiger back at home I had the same problems with both the front turn signals. I replaced them with LED indicators and that made the turn signals flash fast as my original turn signal were incandescent bulbs. And the LED weren't bright too.

I had ordered online look alike turn signals for all 4 sides as I did not like the front LED I had replaced recently and had them delivered to my daughter at KL.

I decided to go to Triumph Hatyai when I crossed the border into Thailand to get all the turn signals replaced since I had the replacements ready.

**Lonerider** · #2 28 May 2024

It’s good to start seeing your report and some photos
Enjoy it
See you in a few days

Wayne

**9w6vx** · #3 28 May 2024

Roger that mate.

It's a chore trying to keep a ride report.

**9w6vx** · #4 3 Jun 2024

Monday 20/5/24
Changlun - Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS - Hatyai - Phattahalung
170km.
Slightly more than an hour's ride from Thai border to Hatyai & then about 2 hours from Hatyai to Phattahalung.

**9w6vx** · #5 3 Jun 2024

From Changlun 0700, headed to Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS border on the Malaysian side and then to Sadao, Thailand border crossing.

Stopped at the Thai immigration and they have a special counter for Malaysian with bikes. Then to Customs for the TIP for the Tiger.

No crowd at all and it was smooth. It was a Monday and I crossed the Malaysian border at 0700ish. When I entered Thailand it is 1 hour behind so it was 0600ish.

Stopped at Sadao 7-11 for some coffee and offered a donation to the Buddhist monk on his daily morning ritual.

Then off to Triumph Hatyai to fix my broken turn signals.
The mechanic was very competent. Replaced all 4 turn signals and no more hyper flashing and drooping turn signals.
Took him around 1.5 hours to sort it out.

Headed to Phattahalung where I had already booked my accommodation for the night. It's about 2 hours away from Hatyai.
A lot of bikers like to stay at Route 41 Cowboy Town Phattahalung but I stayed elsewhere as it was cheaper.

**9w6vx** · #6 4 Jun 2024

Tuesday 21/5/24

Left Phattahalung 0900.
Rode to Moon Coffee, Ao Khanom for coffee & snack.
Supposed to stay a night but decided to press on to Surat Thani instead.
Distance Phatthalung to Ao Khanom 187kms, about 3hours.

Left Moon Coffee around 1400hrs and the clouds looked very dark! Stopped to put on my rain gear.
About 40 minutes from Surat Thani the rain poured down heavily. Continued to ride and my TCX boots got all wet inside.
That's one thing I like about riding scooters is that your boots won't get wet as there is a floor board you can step on and protect it from water.
Distance: Ao Khanom to Surat Thani, 76km, 1.5 hours

Decided to stay 2 nights at Surat Thani to allow the boots to dry up. Hate riding in wet boots.

My timing to start my tour is impeccable! The raining season has started!

Took a Grab car for dinner at the night market as it was still raining.