fantastic long weekend trip! Thanks Brian for putting it together!
I enjoyed a pleasant ride from Bangkok to Udon Thani via Wang Nam Kiao to meet up with the Brian and Rob who had left there bikes at the Kawa dealer the weekend before.
Made excellent time so stopped at the Ubolrat reservoir near Khon Kaen for a fantastic lunch overlooking the lake-
TGIF!

What a meal! Less than 300 Baht (US$10) all in!
Met up with Brian, Rob and Tim at Kawasaki/Honda/KTM/BMW dealer in Udon Thani (very impressive dealership!) and off we went to the border-