Reevu MSX1 motorcycle helmet with rear-view mirror

Putting a clear pane in the back of a motorcycle helmet, viewable via a front-mounted mirror, might seem like an obvious idea in, er, hindsight, but it took helmet manufacturer Reevu to make it a reality. The company’s MSX1, which has been the worst-kept secret in biker circles for several years, has finally made its official debut, at the EICMA show in Milan. The helmet relies on a distinctive raised crown, which provides a clear line of sight from front to back, enabling the mirror — made of unbreakable reflective polycarbonate — to capture the view from the rear. The helmet is expetcted to be available worldwide at about $399 early next year. (from www.engadget.com)

Manufacturer's plate on my VeloSolex.

My MotoBecane VeloSolex without the gasoline engine (which is dismantled and in a box). Twenty-five years ago I went to France with Khun Sumet to study the possibility of buying the Solex company to build the Solex for the Thai market. We bought back two Solexs.

Hua Hin Bike Week - Nov.4-5, 2005

Pukkie and the Piaggio of her desire.

Pukkie got her eyes on a colorful Piaggio.
Those sweetie colorful scooter travel in wave of colors.

Night time came and all riders head toward the Rab 16 (Military compound
#16), the venue of Hua Hin Bike Week.
Main sponsor is Beer Singha with lots of shop selling bike product and
apparel.

Pukkie and Noke at the Hua Hin Bike Weekend.

Hua Hin Bike Weekend Novemebr 4-5, 2005.
By Saturday afternoon, Hua Hin town was trembling with sound from exhaust
pipe of HDs.
Inside the Starbuck shop, you can feel that another group of HDs had
arrived.
Local people started to feel wave of arrivals of exhaust notes everywhere
in the central town area.

Bikers arrived safely at Tum Sai Seafood in Sam Roy Yod National Park.
Just in time for Gung (rock lobster). Playing chicken on the salt flats?

Pukkie lusting over a white HD Road King.

Puk and Noke in Digen

Do Lamas Write Diaries?

Lamas normally ride in red outfits, including red helmet.

Pukkie Goes to Shangrila

Where is Shangrila

In every heart, there must be a sought after place which full of joy, youthness and no sorrow. James Hilton reaffirm our dream by his novel entitled” Lost Horizon” in 1933. The place called “Shangrila” was created since then. And people keep on trying to find it. The location and scenery epiced in this book was lead to a small city in Yunnan at the edge of China and Tibet border named Diqen. The city is located near 6,740 meter Meili mountain. Apart from the scenery, the local people is seemed to be unfriendly in my opinion. During the night, it will not be safe to walk alone on the only main street of the town.
Without love, understanding, friendship and whatever so called which can fullfill our heart, Diqen is not Shangrila. Where is Shangrila?

Tips:
- In order to alliviate altitude sickness which occure to 3 out of 15 people in our group. You must do some exercise and get enough rest before you enter Zhongtian. Stugeron drug will be helped if you’re not allegy to.
- For biker, you need really warm jacket,trouser and most important, to be strong. You can do no wrong cause there is no chance to do it again. Make sure that you put everything in your life in good manner. And, buy sufficient life insurance for your family
- Route: Start at Kunming-Lijieng-Zhongtian-Diqen. You can skip Lijieng if you go by plane.

All the stories in my diaries are dedicated to my friend who made my trip memorable, colorful and full of joy.Real friend’s always there in time of need. Always.

Battle of the Ducati(s)
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999R vs 999s v 749s

Description of each.

999R is almost race bike replica with titanium, magnesium parts everywhere
and full carbon fairing.
The engine is high compression ratio with 150 hp.

999S is a sporty version of 999. Gets Ohlins shocks front and rear.
Beefed up engine gives 139 hp.

749S is the sporty version of 749. Gets Ohlins shock standard and 110 hp.

"Mine is the best!"

Ducatis fill up their tanks.

Granmonte Vinyard in Khao Yai

Wine Tasting at Granmonte

The Chenin Blanc 2004 is launched two weeks ago at Granmonte.
Medium body with slightly fruity palette.
Simply the best white from this vineyard in Khaoyai.
(Quote: Guilio, Matre der Giusto)

Salad and smoke salmon was fine.
Linguine (pasta) was a bit disappointing with too much black pepper choking
our italian chefs.