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Cyber Don · 09-19-2011, 12:19 PM

Hey whats this?

My friend, Kaushik, lives in bangalore and is currently studying Law. Last week, he came to chennai and we were talking.

I got to know that he came to chennai thru my schoolmate and xBhp buddy Ambareesh aka Raging Bull. We were talking about a trip to Bangalore on his FZ and my Pulsar 135. We didnt really take it seriously at that time.

After having dinner at McDonald's, Anna Nagar, chennai. we said bye to each other and got home..

At around 12AM, my mobile beeps to show me that i have a message from Ambi.. it read

Quote:

Dude savvy go to bangalore this week itself?

Chapters

Prologue

Noor · 09-19-2011, 12:27 PM

Thread approved

Request you to please post some more pics.

Cyber Don · 09-19-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noor

Thread approved

Request you to please post some more pics.

thanks for the approval mate. More info and pics are on the way

Cyber Don · 09-19-2011, 01:04 PM

Prologue

I went crazy, my heart stopped at that msg! I felt that i should go, but again i had my doubts about my parents letting me go.

I woke up, switched on my lappy and initiated a fund transfer, i needed cash for the trip!

i couldnt sleep all night! Finally it was day and i went up to my dad and told him about the trip. He said - "Ok, but it will be stressful." i said that i didnt mind, so that was phase one of approval.

My mom was out of town so i couldn't get her permission immediately, i doubted that she will let me go. finally, i called her later and i told her about the trip. She said ok in a sorta tone that said - i'll come home n deal with you!

She got home the next day and i told her about the trip. She said ok, enjoy, just stay safe. I really couldnt believe her! I didnt stress further on this because anything might come in my way.

I sent an sms to Ambi saying that i'll be making the trip, he was happy and we started with the preparations

Rahul.Gvli · 09-19-2011, 06:54 PM

What was the last picture about???

Cyber Don · 09-19-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul.Gvli

What was the last picture about???

the last picture was a preview of what we saw and what we did in bangalore

Raging Bull · 09-19-2011, 09:21 PM

Well @goutham continue the log with good pics man i'm lazy to write my pre-ride prep..i'l write what happened on last day alone..:P

Cyber Don · 09-20-2011, 01:36 PM

Pre Ride Frenzy

I called my cousin in Bangalore and i told him that i was coming. He was shocked, but then he told me to drive safe and come slow. I spoke to another cousin and he was totally against me going to bangalore on a bike!

He totally wanted me to go by bus or train and started talking to my mom about not letting me go. Finally, he found out that it was of no use!

I had to get some riding gear. Stuff like a jacket, a pair of gloves and a new visor for my helmet were an absolute necessity. I went in search of them!

Got a pair of decent gloves in Mount Road, Chennai, borrowed a friend's jacket and also bought a new visor for my helmet.

The next few days were filled with talk about preps and other safety precautions. We were constantly messaging each other and updating each other.

Finally it was thursday! He msgd me around noon and asked me if i could start the very same day! I was totally against it as i'm sure that my parents wont let me drive at night. We finally decided that we would start at 4AM on friday.

With alarms set at 3AM, we woke up, went ahead for our daily routines and got started. It was around 3.50 when i got a msg saying that he reached our meeting point. Toyota showroom near Koyumbedu.

I told him that i was starting and that i will reach in the next 15 mins max.

I went forward to the bike, and i thumbed the started. It sprang to life in one click. Letting it idle, i put on the last of my gear, said bye to my parents and zoomed away. Around 5 mins into the ride, my phone rings, it was Ambi!

He asks - " where are you??" i said i started, i''ll be there in less than ten mins. 5 mins later, i get another missed call. Convinced that it's him, i don't stop to answer the call. Went ahead and reached our meeting point.

He was there and we started in the next 20 mins.

Rahul.Gvli · 09-20-2011, 07:19 PM

So far, so good... Keep it comming...

cosgeo99 · 09-20-2011, 07:44 PM

Waiting for more updates & more more green green pics.

Was this ur first 500+ ride?

09-19-2011, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-19-2011, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cyber Don Fellow Pulsar Maniac Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 85	Prologue I went crazy, my heart stopped at that msg! I felt that i should go, but again i had my doubts about my parents letting me go. I woke up, switched on my lappy and initiated a fund transfer, i needed cash for the trip! i couldnt sleep all night! Finally it was day and i went up to my dad and told him about the trip. He said - "Ok, but it will be stressful." i said that i didnt mind, so that was phase one of approval. My mom was out of town so i couldn't get her permission immediately, i doubted that she will let me go. finally, i called her later and i told her about the trip. She said ok in a sorta tone that said - i'll come home n deal with you! She got home the next day and i told her about the trip. She said ok, enjoy, just stay safe. I really couldnt believe her! I didnt stress further on this because anything might come in my way. I sent an sms to Ambi saying that i'll be making the trip, he was happy and we started with the preparations __________________ Why Biking? Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

09-19-2011, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rahul.Gvli Racing Slowlyyy.... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: where RE thumps.. Posts: 301	What was the last picture about??? __________________ The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome...!! The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror...!!

09-19-2011, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Raging Bull Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: chennai Posts: 131	Well @goutham continue the log with good pics man i'm lazy to write my pre-ride prep..i'l write what happened on last day alone..:P __________________ Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.

09-20-2011, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cyber Don Fellow Pulsar Maniac Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 85	Pre Ride Frenzy I called my cousin in Bangalore and i told him that i was coming. He was shocked, but then he told me to drive safe and come slow. I spoke to another cousin and he was totally against me going to bangalore on a bike! He totally wanted me to go by bus or train and started talking to my mom about not letting me go. Finally, he found out that it was of no use! I had to get some riding gear. Stuff like a jacket, a pair of gloves and a new visor for my helmet were an absolute necessity. I went in search of them! Got a pair of decent gloves in Mount Road, Chennai, borrowed a friend's jacket and also bought a new visor for my helmet. The next few days were filled with talk about preps and other safety precautions. We were constantly messaging each other and updating each other. Finally it was thursday! He msgd me around noon and asked me if i could start the very same day! I was totally against it as i'm sure that my parents wont let me drive at night. We finally decided that we would start at 4AM on friday. With alarms set at 3AM, we woke up, went ahead for our daily routines and got started. It was around 3.50 when i got a msg saying that he reached our meeting point. Toyota showroom near Koyumbedu. I told him that i was starting and that i will reach in the next 15 mins max. I went forward to the bike, and i thumbed the started. It sprang to life in one click. Letting it idle, i put on the last of my gear, said bye to my parents and zoomed away. Around 5 mins into the ride, my phone rings, it was Ambi! He asks - " where are you??" i said i started, i''ll be there in less than ten mins. 5 mins later, i get another missed call. Convinced that it's him, i don't stop to answer the call. Went ahead and reached our meeting point. He was there and we started in the next 20 mins. __________________ Why Biking? Because all other sports need only one BALL!!

09-20-2011, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rahul.Gvli Racing Slowlyyy.... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: where RE thumps.. Posts: 301	So far, so good... Keep it comming... __________________ The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome...!! The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror...!!

09-20-2011, 07:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
cosgeo99 Soul Reaper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 727	Waiting for more updates & more more green green pics. Was this ur first 500+ ride? __________________ ------------ The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page Mumbai - Banglore - Mumbai (1662 Km) in 24 Hrs. Catch me @ TourerByTheLake

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