Saddle-Sore 1600 (Bangalore-Pune-Bangalore) - Done - Page 2 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

driverace · 08-21-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRa1SeR

Amazing..!! Helluvac trip you made.

Congrats mate.

Tanks, Mate!

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Originally Posted by rajeshmushtang

congo bro!!!!
..
full to dhamaal post bhai awsome Narration!!!!!!!

Glad ya liked it bhai!
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by bilalans

nicely written and entertaining ... congratzz buddy....

Thanks buddy!

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Originally Posted by AKAlOgAN

congrats bro ....

Thanks bro!

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Originally Posted by Sunjay Kumar

hey the documentation over or any formalities left

Well, all the documentation is complete now. Sending across to IBA this Monday.

All in a day's drive!

Ace.

P.S. So, none of you guys said - Saala kitna likha hai!!

strider · 08-22-2011, 12:57 PM

Congratulations on the SS Bhushan

Did you encounter rain during the ride ?

driverace · 08-22-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by strider

Congratulations on the SS Bhushan

Did you encounter rain during the ride ?

Thanks

And, yes, I sure did encounter rain during the ride at Post #4 (Page 1)

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I look at my speedo -and I see, I am doing 70 kmph!??

Why?
I look at the visor and realise - its damn raining now!
Just what I need!
Its fortunately not dark yet! maybe just around 3 pm.

I was just planning a few things- which involved getting as much distance covered till evening ( late -evening) till the visibility is good, but - now here comes the rain.

Rain gods played hide and seek for nice hour or so, and then decided to bless me with even more dense rain - there you go buddy - they said!!

I accepted, graciously!
"Why don't you bless me with thunderstorms as well?" I was itching to yell!

But, then, the rain neither grew, nor subsided..
It was there to stay.

I guess, it symbolised the point where many give up.
Many lose steam, when it's time they are really tested for their metal.

I seemed to find, that I grew stronger in the rain, now..
I saw, that the fuel meter showed me, I could RIP as much as I wanted for another 2 hours for sure!
So, I adapted for the rain, into much more aggressive stance -
Balls of feet on the footrests, heels on the heel-guard-(Aluminium piece) - Me crouched and my Jacket almost covering the tank.

I unknowingly - screamed for power - "Aaaaaaargghhhhhhhhhhh"
I felt different.

But, all good.. Alll fine

Thanks,

Ace.

frankpilli · 08-22-2011, 02:51 PM

Congrats Driverace, what speeds did u maintain?

manju43in · 08-22-2011, 10:19 PM

Congrats dude.... for the SS1600 ride

driverace · 08-22-2011, 10:27 PM

@Frankpilli,
Thanks man!
Speeds on the ride:

I was consistently about 90 kmph most of the time.
would just make it about 105 kmph for some time after every refuelling for about 30 mins or so, and then back to the 90s.

Rain brought me down to 80s and at times 60s.

Almost 4-5 times maxed out at 120 kmph.
But, didn't think it was wise to go all the way Throttle-wide-open on such a long ride! So, kept my throttle just to rev like 7~8 Kays on the tacho.

__

Cost break up of (just) the ride:

1. Reached Full tank to the start line ( minus fuel worth 28 kms )

NECE toll - 40 INR

Total fuel till last tank up - 60.6 litres
60.6x70(avg of MH and KA)= 4242 INR

NECE end toll - 10 INR
At the end of the trip I was left with almost a half tank of fuel (So, to add up to the final count lets add 4 lit. as compensation amount)
+280 INR

Net costs of just the bike fuel + Toll = 4572 INR

FE - Approx 26 kmpl

__

Consumables cost -

Snickers (3X15) - 45 INR
Gatorade (3X35) - 105 INR
Maaza (1X25) - 25 INR
Water (1 lit) - Priceless
Dates -20 INR

Total Consumables - 195 INR

__

So, that's the breakup.

Thanks,

Ace.

EDIT:

@Manju43in,
Thanks dude!

driverace · 08-27-2011, 08:12 AM

Some inputs for Saddlesore attempts:

Looking at the time I clocked in the beginning 700 kms was really assuring.
(Set up your self- and go with steady pace)

When you encounter traffic/rush at bunks - you really get frustrated, even feel more stress! (just understand - 5~10 minutes at a bunk is acceptable - and fits in time, so, keep your cool!)

The choice of the route - and turn around as well - should be done really in very clear details, as accurately as possible.
(That will increase the chances of you doing it as planned- and without taking unnecessary risks!)

(Thanks to HV Sir, for helping me in planning the timings perfectly
- that way, I only had to see traffic at turn around point - but I had to choose between traffic near Bangalore and traffic at turn around
- so, I chose the former - considering at the end of the ride- I would prefer as clean road as much possible)

Do NOT panic/frustrate yourself- If you find out
"Last one hour, I could travel only 55 kms!"
OR
"These 5 trucks are moving so damn slow!!"

Well- trust me- you just waste some valuable energy when you get angry/panicky.
Save it - and - try to maintain somewhat higher speeds at least 15 mins per hour. That way - you wont stress the bike- and you will also be alert in that "speed zone".

It can be done. << Focus on that.

Thanks,

Ace.

Rajesh Mudaliar · 08-27-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by driverace

Water (1 lit) - Priceless

nice one

vkavadia · 08-27-2011, 07:04 PM

THIS IS AMAZING ACE!!

You completely and fully and truly reminded me of my own SS on the same route!

The same emotions! The same thoughts! The same bugs and rain troubles (sweet memories now!)

dammit! I have to read my own trip log now just to relive those sweet 24 hours!

Thanks a lot man! Wish I could hug you right now!!

To bikers!

driverace · 08-29-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajesh Mudaliar

nice one

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkavadia

THIS IS AMAZING ACE!!

You completely and fully and truly reminded me of my own SS on the same route!

The same emotions! The same thoughts! The same bugs and rain troubles (sweet memories now!)
..
Thanks a lot man! Wish I could hug you right now!!

To bikers!

Well, vkavadia!
Glad to know, we shared the similar experience!, and that the write up made you recall the ride you did!!

bugs, and rain troubles, and sore-a$$es, and bunch of other things!!..
ya- as long as we are past them now- they are sure sweet memories now.. and stories to tell our kids! lolz.

Sending you hugs and congrats over the internet connection!

To bikers! Cheers,

Ace.

08-22-2011, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
strider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bikerlore Posts: 537	Congratulations on the SS Bhushan Did you encounter rain during the ride ? __________________ Hammer the racetrack. Pace yourself on the street. IBA Number: 47054

08-22-2011, 02:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
frankpilli PREDATOR Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rajahmundry-AP Posts: 532	Congrats Driverace, what speeds did u maintain? __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\dell-pc\Desktop$ 1987 Yamaha RD-350-B 2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

08-22-2011, 10:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
driverace Riders on the storm Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 58	Cost breakup of the SS @Frankpilli, Thanks man! Speeds on the ride: I was consistently about 90 kmph most of the time. would just make it about 105 kmph for some time after every refuelling for about 30 mins or so, and then back to the 90s. Rain brought me down to 80s and at times 60s. Almost 4-5 times maxed out at 120 kmph. But, didn't think it was wise to go all the way Throttle-wide-open on such a long ride! So, kept my throttle just to rev like 7~8 Kays on the tacho. __ Cost break up of (just) the ride: 1. Reached Full tank to the start line ( minus fuel worth 28 kms ) NECE toll - 40 INR Total fuel till last tank up - 60.6 litres 60.6x70(avg of MH and KA)= 4242 INR NECE end toll - 10 INR At the end of the trip I was left with almost a half tank of fuel (So, to add up to the final count lets add 4 lit. as compensation amount) +280 INR Net costs of just the bike fuel + Toll = 4572 INR FE - Approx 26 kmpl __ Consumables cost - Snickers (3X15) - 45 INR Gatorade (3X35) - 105 INR Maaza (1X25) - 25 INR Water (1 lit) - Priceless Dates -20 INR Total Consumables - 195 INR __ So, that's the breakup. Thanks, Ace. EDIT: @Manju43in, Thanks dude! __________________ I wish, I would be paid by the word! :p Last edited by driverace; 08-22-2011 at 10:32 PM.

08-27-2011, 08:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
driverace Riders on the storm Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 58	Some inputs Some inputs for Saddlesore attempts: Looking at the time I clocked in the beginning 700 kms was really assuring. (Set up your self- and go with steady pace) When you encounter traffic/rush at bunks - you really get frustrated, even feel more stress! (just understand - 5~10 minutes at a bunk is acceptable - and fits in time, so, keep your cool!) The choice of the route - and turn around as well - should be done really in very clear details, as accurately as possible. (That will increase the chances of you doing it as planned- and without taking unnecessary risks!) (Thanks to HV Sir, for helping me in planning the timings perfectly - that way, I only had to see traffic at turn around point - but I had to choose between traffic near Bangalore and traffic at turn around - so, I chose the former - considering at the end of the ride- I would prefer as clean road as much possible) Do NOT panic/frustrate yourself- If you find out "Last one hour, I could travel only 55 kms!" OR "These 5 trucks are moving so damn slow!!" Well- trust me- you just waste some valuable energy when you get angry/panicky. Save it - and - try to maintain somewhat higher speeds at least 15 mins per hour. That way - you wont stress the bike- and you will also be alert in that "speed zone". It can be done. << Focus on that. Thanks, Ace. __________________ I wish, I would be paid by the word! :p

08-27-2011, 07:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
vkavadia 21Bhp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pune, India Posts: 469	THIS IS AMAZING ACE!! You completely and fully and truly reminded me of my own SS on the same route! The same emotions! The same thoughts! The same bugs and rain troubles (sweet memories now!) dammit! I have to read my own trip log now just to relive those sweet 24 hours! Thanks a lot man! Wish I could hug you right now!! To bikers! __________________ Get ready for the ride! 24 Hours on a Bike... An amazing ghat, a beautiful beach and next to zero visibility fog - All in 150kms Marvellous Monsoon! Lavasa - Cornering into heaven! A 3 day log for a 3 day ride! 3 Days On The Road Visit Little Rann of Kutch in Kutch Calling...

08-22-2011, 10:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
manju43in Burn it, Ride it Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 30	Congrats dude.... for the SS1600 ride

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