The Indian Biking Scene – My Article....!!! - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ashvinnadig · 10-14-2004, 08:29 PM

My first go at writing...

Penned this yesterday night...Read on ..to know different types of Indian bikers.

1. The 2-wheeled runabout uncle.
Has a bike which he frequently refers to as ‘Gaadi’/’Gaddi’. This bike of his would never have seen 80 KPH in its lifetime. Normally a ~100cc~4 stroke~70 Kmpl thing. He never talks about speed but is proud and boasts about mileageto his heart’s content.

2.The college-going/flunking ‘DUDE’
Normally fancies a 2-stroker~100cc~dunno about mileage~sort of a bike. Never wears a helmet. Mad about attracting the opposite sex while on the bike. Has a tendency to raise the throttle even if a vehicle is 10 feet ahead. Rides an inherited bike/ friend’s bike. Fuel in the tank never goes up above ‘reserve’. Never seen 100+ speeds.

3.The college topper
Ride a ‘Hero Puch’. Takes 100 bucks from parents. Fills petrol for the full 100 bucks. Need I say more?

4.The mechanic a.k.a. Raju
Has a custom-made drag strip~(which is nostly bylanes in his colony). Wears brown stained clothing.Never wears a helmet. Would not think of wearing one even if given free! Menace for the residents who constantly pray for his demise. Normally leaves a trail of smoke behind.

5.The Stunt-man
A regular on stunts. Wears safety gear.Will enthrall his audience. Can be a treat to watch when provoked. Never perfect. Does’nt boast on what he’s done. Adrenaline machine.

6.The thumpers
The so-called Bulleteers. Dunno, but seem to possess a 350cc always. Where have the 500s gone? They are of a different tribe. Pride shows on their face. 50-50 chances of finding one with a helmet. For some reason, some of them think ‘Bandanas’ are safer ! They never try to fool around in traffic – ‘coz they can’t. The most probable ones to be found on the highway – coolly chugging along. Will smile when u pass by.

7.The avid biker
Does the usual work in weekdays. Prefers long rides rather than pub-hopping. Occassionally takes the helmet off to feel the wind. Calm, serene in nature. Talks sense. Beginner in stunts. Wants power with a li’l stress on mileage. Likes to show off his bike rather than himself. Can ride alone blissfully for long distances. Thinks more of his machine than his girlfriend.

8.The BBMs ~(Big bore machines ~ Superbikes)
A mysterious cult. Always show up at the wrong places where they are least expected. Flaunt their bikes. They never rip on city roads. Move like a rolling ball. Very rarely seen on highways. Wonder where they satisfy their and their machine’s hunger.

Did I miss something?[?]

Sanju · 10-14-2004, 09:00 PM

hey Good one Ashwin...take me as the No 7

neerajtikku · 10-14-2004, 09:08 PM

kool @ashwin .... neatly written

hmm ... missing something .... guess da legendry RDz' !! now where wud we put them ?

cheerz

john_eliminator · 10-14-2004, 09:08 PM

I'm a avid biker.[8D].Very neatly written man. good job!!!

You forgot the category 'The INSANE LADIES'riding on extreme right position,in extreme low speed

racerguy · 10-14-2004, 09:25 PM

thats an good right up dude. as of omissions add about lady drivers who dont cross 40kmph even on a state highway and 70cc stepthru guys(actually they ride it as if they are on a R1 OR cbr)

Technocrat · 10-14-2004, 09:27 PM

good rite up man.. tho i must confess i too belong to the 7th category LOL [:P]

ascent11in · 10-14-2004, 09:43 PM

Iam in 7th category willing to go as bulleteer

fuzzblaster · 10-14-2004, 09:45 PM

awesome bro!
thts a job well done!

i guess, the way its written.. most of us would fantasize 2 fall into the No. 7. category!!!
(umm.. btw.. im already in it!!)

though waitin for some answers to the question posted in d No.8 category!

smoke_2fst · 10-14-2004, 09:54 PM

hey nice article man.. i am in da 7th category lol..

reactor · 10-14-2004, 10:16 PM

Stuntman= never perfect,...!!!

coolest of all....lol...!

10-14-2004, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
ashvinnadig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pune Posts: 248	The Indian Biking Scene – My Article....!!! My first go at writing... Penned this yesterday night...Read on ..to know different types of Indian bikers. 1. The 2-wheeled runabout uncle. Has a bike which he frequently refers to as ‘Gaadi’/’Gaddi’. This bike of his would never have seen 80 KPH in its lifetime. Normally a ~100cc~4 stroke~70 Kmpl thing. He never talks about speed but is proud and boasts about mileageto his heart’s content. 2.The college-going/flunking ‘DUDE’ Normally fancies a 2-stroker~100cc~dunno about mileage~sort of a bike. Never wears a helmet. Mad about attracting the opposite sex while on the bike. Has a tendency to raise the throttle even if a vehicle is 10 feet ahead. Rides an inherited bike/ friend’s bike. Fuel in the tank never goes up above ‘reserve’. Never seen 100+ speeds. 3.The college topper Ride a ‘Hero Puch’. Takes 100 bucks from parents. Fills petrol for the full 100 bucks. Need I say more? 4.The mechanic a.k.a. Raju Has a custom-made drag strip~(which is nostly bylanes in his colony). Wears brown stained clothing.Never wears a helmet. Would not think of wearing one even if given free! Menace for the residents who constantly pray for his demise. Normally leaves a trail of smoke behind. 5.The Stunt-man A regular on stunts. Wears safety gear.Will enthrall his audience. Can be a treat to watch when provoked. Never perfect. Does’nt boast on what he’s done. Adrenaline machine. 6.The thumpers The so-called Bulleteers. Dunno, but seem to possess a 350cc always. Where have the 500s gone? They are of a different tribe. Pride shows on their face. 50-50 chances of finding one with a helmet. For some reason, some of them think ‘Bandanas’ are safer ! They never try to fool around in traffic – ‘coz they can’t. The most probable ones to be found on the highway – coolly chugging along. Will smile when u pass by. 7.The avid biker Does the usual work in weekdays. Prefers long rides rather than pub-hopping. Occassionally takes the helmet off to feel the wind. Calm, serene in nature. Talks sense. Beginner in stunts. Wants power with a li’l stress on mileage. Likes to show off his bike rather than himself. Can ride alone blissfully for long distances. Thinks more of his machine than his girlfriend. 8.The BBMs ~(Big bore machines ~ Superbikes) A mysterious cult. Always show up at the wrong places where they are least expected. Flaunt their bikes. They never rip on city roads. Move like a rolling ball. Very rarely seen on highways. Wonder where they satisfy their and their machine’s hunger. Did I miss something?[?]

10-14-2004, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sanju Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mumbai, Maha, India. Posts: 151	hey Good one Ashwin...take me as the No 7 __________________ !!Waiting for the right Pedestrain, to run over!! http://www.afegraphics.com/75rdscv2.jpg

10-14-2004, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
neerajtikku Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai, , India. Posts: 84	kool @ashwin .... neatly written hmm ... missing something .... guess da legendry RDz' !! now where wud we put them ? cheerz __________________ http://www.geocities.com/tcraxus/signs/sign.gif

10-14-2004, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
john_eliminator Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, India. Posts: 322	I'm a avid biker.[8D].Very neatly written man. good job!!! You forgot the category 'The INSANE LADIES'riding on extreme right position,in extreme low speed __________________ <b>Love u\'r wife</b>, sleep with thy neighbour.[;)] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../xbhp/sig1.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...vkrai/sig2.gif

10-14-2004, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
racerguy Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: hyd, ap, India. Posts: 35	thats an good right up dude. as of omissions add about lady drivers who dont cross 40kmph even on a state highway and 70cc stepthru guys(actually they ride it as if they are on a R1 OR cbr) __________________ http://img61.exs.cx/img61/7449/kiran.gif

10-14-2004, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Technocrat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 885	good rite up man.. tho i must confess i too belong to the 7th category LOL [:P] __________________ Racing Throttle Response

10-14-2004, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
ascent11in Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Delhi, Delhi, India. Posts: 88	Iam in 7th category willing to go as bulleteer __________________ http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...in/stunt_1.jpg

10-14-2004, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
fuzzblaster Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, , India. Posts: 41	awesome bro! thts a job well done! i guess, the way its written.. most of us would fantasize 2 fall into the No. 7. category!!! (umm.. btw.. im already in it!!) though waitin for some answers to the question posted in d No.8 category! __________________ frightened already?!

10-14-2004, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
smoke_2fst Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Posts: 181	hey nice article man.. i am in da 7th category lol..

10-14-2004, 10:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
reactor Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India. Posts: 81	Stuntman= never perfect,...!!! coolest of all....lol...! __________________ ::< : >:: :: >:< :: ::< : >:: Thats the figure of my bike

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