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cmahajan · 11-04-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by satyenpoojary

Traffic @ Mumbai? Kuch bhi

So what if it took me freaking 4 hours on the Ninja 650 to reach office today courtesy some nakabandi! Mumbai doesnt have a traffic problem. Mumbai IS a traffic problem!

+ 100

Couldn't agree more. And the pathetic roads don't help the cause either

icemang · 11-05-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by revvhard

i was hoping to cover the entire 900km's in 14hours,
would that be possible??

That works out to an avg speed of about 65 kmph. It is a little too optimistic.If you are able to do 100-120 on some stretches, for extended periods than it just may be possible in 18 hrs. But the moment you turn off at Baroda, your avg speed is going to drop to about 40 kmph or so, the road is just too narrow and crowded to rip there.

I think you should schedule about 18 hrs.

Yesterday, I had gone to Baroda. Via the Ahd-Brda expressway, it took me 5 hours from Rkt to Brda. And I was doing 100-110 most of the time in a car. It will take at least 3 hrs more via Tarapur on a bike. So there you have it - 9 hrs from Pune to Surat and another 8-9 hrs from Surat to Rajkot. If you start at 4 AM, and take small breaks en-route, you should be in Rkt at about 1030 PM or so.

It is doable, revvhard, just hang in the saddle. Does not matter if you reach a little late, bur reach safe, ok

revvhard · 11-05-2011, 11:43 AM

will try to go as far as i can without being too hard on myself, if i feel like i need a break then i'l just take a rest stop for maybe 5-6hours at any small inn on the way.
the main reason i want the ride to be completed faster is because i completely hate riding at night.

was thinking of going via ahmedabad. had taken that route earlier in the car and te roads were just amazing, while it might add a few km's to the total but with the amazing road conditions i would b able to make up for a lot of lost time, how does that sound??

icemang · 11-06-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by revvhard

was thinking of going via ahmedabad. had taken that route earlier in the car and te roads were just amazing, while it might add a few km's to the total but with the amazing road conditions i would b able to make up for a lot of lost time, how does that sound??

You won't be able to go to Ahd on the expressway on a bike as two and three wheelers are not allowed on it. If you ride on the old Baroda-Ahd highway right till Ahd, it is a waste of time. Do check the Google map directions

Best option? Rip like anything right from Fountain Hotel till the Baroda turnoff. Then is the slow stage between the turn and Bagodra crossing. Again, you can rip from Bagodra till Rajkot on NH8A.

revvhard · 11-06-2011, 11:29 AM

thanks for all the help sir, thats exactly what i shall do; rip as hard as i can everywhere possible

nashrider · 11-06-2011, 04:26 PM

Nice triplog ICEMANG . Waiting for your future trip log from Leh - Ladakh . I know that you must be busy with your routines ,but a few photos will really enhance your beautiful trip log to the next level.

icemang · 11-06-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by revvhard

thanks for all the help sir, thats exactly what i shall do; rip as hard as i can everywhere possible

You are welcome. Gear up well and rip real hard

icemang · 11-06-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nashrider

Nice triplog ICEMANG . Waiting for your future trip log from Leh - Ladakh . I know that you must be busy with your routines ,but a few photos will really enhance your beautiful trip log to the next level.

Thanks, nashrider.

Sorry about the photos of the Pune to Rajkot trip. I have two still cameras, both of the vintage when digital photography was in its infancy. They guzzle batteries faster than I guzzle beer. Also, during this trip, I was taking things easy on the bike and myself so was riding a bit slowly. That took up time and did not leave me much on hand to take snaps of sights on the way.

I plan to get a new camera for the Leh trip and will post pics of it once I get back.

Regards

11-05-2011, 11:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
revvhard motorcycle maniac!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 380	will try to go as far as i can without being too hard on myself, if i feel like i need a break then i'l just take a rest stop for maybe 5-6hours at any small inn on the way. the main reason i want the ride to be completed faster is because i completely hate riding at night. was thinking of going via ahmedabad. had taken that route earlier in the car and te roads were just amazing, while it might add a few km's to the total but with the amazing road conditions i would b able to make up for a lot of lost time, how does that sound?? __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

11-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
revvhard motorcycle maniac!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 380	thanks for all the help sir, thats exactly what i shall do; rip as hard as i can everywhere possible __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

11-06-2011, 04:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
nashrider Maverick Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 50	Nice triplog ICEMANG . Waiting for your future trip log from Leh - Ladakh . I know that you must be busy with your routines ,but a few photos will really enhance your beautiful trip log to the next level. __________________ My next accquisition - Daytona 675 Yeah Baby!!!!

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