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diffuser911 · 11-08-2011, 07:21 PM

After the launch news of Hero Impulse, and the disappointment from the bike's setup, I began wondering if there are many guys around here who are into trail riding/off-roading. Would like to know what bikes/setups you are using, what are the good places to get a decent modification, and ride trails/videos sharing too.

I have not done a lot, but will posts some pics later. Two bikes I have used were 2005 CBZ* and RE Electra, both inadequate for this particular type of riding.

Now I am thinking of setting up a two-stroke once I am back in India for the purpose. Sigh, if only we had a decent, non-Chinese dirt bike brought in the the Japanese.

Noor · 11-10-2011, 03:09 PM

Thread approved

diffuser911 · 11-12-2011, 03:11 AM

Looks like everyone on xBhp is speculating on bikes they can't afford. Anyways, here goes...

diffuser911 · 11-14-2011, 11:17 AM

phanikar · 11-14-2011, 12:15 PM

Nice trails there buddy .

few from My side

Nandi hills

Forest trail in Aagumbe

Path to ARRS,Aagumbe

Somewhere near Yellapur

Kodachadri

prashant Gosavi · 11-14-2011, 01:47 PM

These locations are about 100 kms outside Pune city- sheer bliss.

diffuser911 · 11-14-2011, 04:42 PM

@phanikar: Thanks for sharing. Never knew Nandi hills had this road as well!! Also, check out the road to Hebbal Falls if you like hard trails. I loved and hated it at the same time when I went there early last year. Sorry don't have the pictures to share though.

@prashant: Lovely ride, you got the 650 custom painted, right? The Indian colors were hideous as far as I know.

phanikar · 11-14-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by diffuser911

@phanikar: Thanks for sharing. Never knew Nandi hills had this road as well!! Also, check out the road to Hebbal Falls if you like hard trails. I loved and hated it at the same time when I went there early last year. Sorry don't have the pictures to share though.

Yeah have done it

If you are straight road freak, This is the last place you wanna stay alive

niks_devil666 · 11-14-2011, 05:45 PM

diffuser : what makes u think impulse is inadequate for trail riding?

diffuser911 · 11-14-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by niks_devil666

diffuser : what makes u think impulse is inadequate for trail riding?

The forks are not beefy enough for one. I would risk my spine and my life with that bike. Not sure about the rear sprocket size, that matters a lot in rough terrains.
Bike frame looks pretty similar to the existing models, how well does that hold up on rough terrain?
Tyres I would give a thumbs-up though for a dual-purpose bike. Not knobby enough for a pure offroader.

The bike does have good features for an off-roader. I would save my money though till I can import a serious off-roader, or one's available in India.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a brand-basher! I believe that if you doing it, do it right.

@phanikar: I had my bloody RE Electra rest on top of me in the climb, it will scare you away for a week

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11-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	Trail Riding/Offroading After the launch news of Hero Impulse, and the disappointment from the bike's setup, I began wondering if there are many guys around here who are into trail riding/off-roading. Would like to know what bikes/setups you are using, what are the good places to get a decent modification, and ride trails/videos sharing too. I have not done a lot, but will posts some pics later. Two bikes I have used were 2005 CBZ* and RE Electra, both inadequate for this particular type of riding. Now I am thinking of setting up a two-stroke once I am back in India for the purpose. Sigh, if only we had a decent, non-Chinese dirt bike brought in the the Japanese. __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

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11-12-2011, 03:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	Looks like everyone on xBhp is speculating on bikes they can't afford. Anyways, here goes... __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

11-14-2011, 11:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	Some more... __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

11-14-2011, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
phanikar Nomad Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 678	Nice trails there buddy . few from My side Nandi hills Forest trail in Aagumbe Path to ARRS,Aagumbe Somewhere near Yellapur Kodachadri __________________ Work life balance is like air fuel mixture Life is too short for traffic, take the highway...........

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prashant Gosavi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pune Posts: 23	off roading These locations are about 100 kms outside Pune city- sheer bliss. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by prashant Gosavi; 11-14-2011 at 01:53 PM.

11-14-2011, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	@phanikar: Thanks for sharing. Never knew Nandi hills had this road as well!! Also, check out the road to Hebbal Falls if you like hard trails. I loved and hated it at the same time when I went there early last year. Sorry don't have the pictures to share though. @prashant: Lovely ride, you got the 650 custom painted, right? The Indian colors were hideous as far as I know. __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

11-14-2011, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
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