praveen_khm

Hello friends,

I am planning to move from Pune to Bangalore. I have a FZ16 as my machine which 7-8 months old. Now, I think of going in my bike to bangalore.

I am not sure if this is a good idea, but I would like to give a try.
So guys, can you please let me know the needs and requirements and any suggestions so that the ride would be smooth.

Also, please suggest the best way to go there.
I have not done too long rides yet anytime. Maximum would be from Pune to Mumbai and back, which is 300 odd kms.

Let me also know the necessary modifications I need to do for the bike and if I need to carry anything with me.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention. Me going there all alone. So, is this a good idea?

Thanks for all the support you guys provide.

Aryan

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navnish

If you are doing this first time and your not use to doing long rides would suggest take it easy and ride at your own pace . Even if you take 20 hrs to complete it its fine . Some stretches get too boring you might fall asleep. so just make sure u have enough sleep before the ride.

Service the bike few days before the ride and make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight.

carry the following .
1. puncture repair kit .
2. Accelerator cable
3. Clutch cable .
4. Chain lube
5. Some basic first aid.
6. water glucon d

Rest its just one straight road . Its do able . Just take a print of a map. watch out for diversions .

Ride safe. all the best

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Bunny

Leave Pune early. Early the better as you bypass traffic of the small towns enroute (even though all the towns have flyovers).
Pune - Bangalore is 830-840km. NH4 all the way. U dont need a map. Good markings enroute.
Pune to Haveri, around 510-515km is a bliss. Best and fastest stretch though is between Kolhapur and Hubli.

To start with, keep 80-85 on the speedo. It will chilly early morning so do stop for breaks. I would suggest the first one, 65km away, before the start of the Kambhatki ghats (chai shops).
Mcdonalds just after Kolhapur, on the right, around 245km from Pune is another good stop.
Bad roads are between Haveri and Chitradurga. In all, you would need around 12.5 to 13 riding hours. Add in time for breaks / fuel / food. If you are not comfy with long drives, take a night halt at say Hubli, 430-440km from Pune. All the best!

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praveen_khm

Thanks for the suggestion guys.

One question more. How safe is it on the roads. Since am going alone, I am most concerned about that.

Safe in the sense, not the bike. About the people. Do I need to pass through villages and the people might turn odd. So, just thinking.

Bhogvan

I have done in 2 times now and it's ABSOLUTELY safe.

Both the times I took about 20 hours as I was going easy. Take your time. RELAX and do it.... it's as safe as going from Bombay to Pune.
There are plenty of shops (read towns) on the road every few kilometers and this is by far the best road to drive on.

I am sure you would love this one. Just don't think too much about it and take it easy.
Start early on Saturday morning from Pune. Take a 15-30 mins break every 100 kilometers. drive till sunset and take a break wherever you are. There are plenty of road side dhabas and hotels.

Start again on Sunday early morning and you are there in bangalore on Sunday evening.

All the best ... enjoy the ride ....

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praveen_khm

Thanks for your inspiration guys. Am happy that nobody told me that it is dangerous to do it.

I will let you know my experience soon

themadrussian

^ simple steps

Get your bike serviced
Pack your bags and put them on the bike
Ride

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NitinGirish

I don't know anything about long distance riding. However, I would suggest you halt at Hubli. That way you can take your time leaving Pune too.

All the best

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nikhils

. Dont remove your mirrors n keep looking at it now n then coz there will be lot of fast cars overtaking you and you cant hear them honking
. Avoid night riding coz there will be lot of broken down vehicles without any signals
. it is totally safe
. make a stay in hubli if u intend to do it slowly or else leave pune early say
3 or 4 in the morning and make it to blr by the night with fewer stops
. carry simple tools like screw drivers n if possible buy those instant puncture repair cans it can be handy
. use gloves , riding jacket , protective shoes n of course helmet