Updated 06/09/26 Priming the fuel pump on a Honda XR190 is a simple, yet important, part of the starting process. The purpose of priming the fuel pump is to build up the correct pressure in the fuel lines, ensuring that the…
Updated 06/09/26 When choosing between the Honda XR150, the CRF300, and the CB500x for a motorcycle tour in Vietnam, a rider should consider several key factors related to their riding style, experience, and the specific kind of t
Updated 06/09/26 We were recently featured in a blog post by our friend Steve Coupland over at Siam Enduro. He and his friends, Toby and Graham, came over for an extended tour of the North of Vietnam. The guys spent the best part…
Updated 06/09/26 You have not really visited Vietnam unless you stay in a homestay. Nowadays, you can choose the cheaper shared dorm option or take a private room. However, the chances are that you will have no choice but to…
Updated 06/09/26 All over Vietnam you will find independant mechanics that have set up shop to service and repair motorbikes. These are unregulated service providers and as such you need to watch carefully the quality of their wor
Updated 06/09/26 Occasionally, on the roadside you will see these large furnaces. They are used to melt down the bitumen that is to be laid on the ever expanding road network throughout the province. This is by no means a ‘Ha…
Updated 06/09/26 Most of the time, starting a Honda XR150 is as simple as turning the key and pressing a button. One of the advantages of this mechanically simple motorcycle, however, is that you have other options if the battery…
Updated 06/09/26 Are you dreaming of an epic motorcycle touring Vietnam adventure? Picture yourself navigating stunning mountain passes, cruising along coastal roads, and immersing yourself in the incredible culture. For many, the
Updated 06/09/26 Join us and the roar of your engine, as we navigate lush green rice paddies and high mountain passes. Northern Vietnam is a land of dramatic landscapes, vibrant ethnic cultures, and hidden wonders, just waiting…
Updated 08/08/26 Pha Din Pass marks the border between Son La and Dien Bien Phu provinces some 350km away from Hanoi. Pha Din in the local language means ‘Heaven Earth’. Local legend has it that this is the place where Heaven meet