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ketan_r15 · 12-28-2008, 01:17 PM

Me and my friends had planned to be there in Goa for the new years eve.

We were supposed to go by my friend's vehicle..He owns Toyota qualis. Everything was planned and we had decided to leave on sunday the 28th 2008.

But accomodation over there was a problem as this is peek season and all the hotels were full.

Goa is my native place and i have a quite a lot relatives over there but taking so many friends at someone's place was not happening. So staying at my relatives place was out of option.

Still we had managed some accomodation and plan was ready.

But............ had a huge fight over some issue just the night before our trip. I pulled myself out of the trip.

Just had lost interest.

But then who'll stay back home when he has dreamed about such fun and that too in Goa? Atleast i can't...

So next day got up and called my bro down there in Goa. Asked him if he has planned anything for the new year celebration in advance, cause i didnt want to make him change his plans if he had any..

He said no plans as yet and he and his friends will plan something at the last moment. I said that's wonderfull. Told him that add one more member to ur new year celebration and that's me..

So here's my new plan now..

I'll b riding straight down to Goa - Alone.. single handed.

It'll b fun as i've already ridden to Goa 3 times before - each time on different bikes. 1st - Honda Activa...2nd - Bajaj Pulsar 200.. and now it's going to b Yamaha YZF R15.

In between i've been to Goa by 4 wheelers quite some times. So the road is like fixed in my mind. It's gonna b fun ripping the bike on that heavenly Goa highway. Only bad luck is i dont have my digi cam with me this time. Another of my bro wants it for the new year party here in Mumbai.

Who cares.. I have my N95.. and that's enough for me.. It's not the cam..it's the eyes behind the view finder matters. Will try to make the most out of it.

My bike had returned quite good figures of millege in my previous road trips. Hoping for the same this time as well. My second service is due in the first week of Jan. So it's a trip planned on right time as if any prob arrises by the time i return i can get it fixed in the servicing immediately, though i m sure my steed wont give any of those..

I would have loved some one's company this time but again the prob of accomodation arrises and i dont know how much can one be comfortable at a stranger's house.

Anyways, will post the trip log along with the limited pics that i'll take with my Cell phone cam after the journey.

And wish u all the xbhpians a Very very very Happy and prosporous new Year... as i wont b able to login till the 2nd of Jan...

Regards,
Ketan Nikharge.
9970078695

Meanwhile here r some teaser pics from Goa...

Sunny · 12-28-2008, 05:26 PM

Topic Approved
Enjoy your new year too!

ketan_r15 · 12-28-2008, 05:47 PM

Hey thanx Sunny...

steveburnside2001 · 12-28-2008, 06:31 PM

enjoy your ride,just came back from Goa.we were there on Christmas day and it was amazing.Since you are from Goa I shoudent be telling you this...but Goan Cops are very corrupt and ask for the original RC Insurance and licence if you are riding with an out of station number plate.so be prepared to bribe.Talking will not help as most of the cops are drunk ...no no ... they are drinking in the middle of the road when they catch you.

enjoy your ride

Ananth · 12-28-2008, 06:34 PM

Wow! Go Goa!! All the best for your ride. Ride Safe and a Happy New year to you too!

ketan_r15 · 12-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveburnside2001

enjoy your ride,just came back from Goa.we were there on Christmas day and it was amazing.Since you are from Goa I shoudent be telling you this...but Goan Cops are very corrupt and ask for the original RC Insurance and licence if you are riding with an out of station number plate.so be prepared to bribe.Talking will not help as most of the cops are drunk ...no no ... they are drinking in the middle of the road when they catch you.

enjoy your ride

Hey thanx for writting...
Well yeah.. i have heard quite about Goa cops..but fortunately never had that experience.. I was never stopped by any cop over there.. Not a single time in my life..

And even if they stop i hav an added advantage that i know konkani - goan language..

hey thanx anyways for ur wishes though!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananth

Wow! Go Goa!! All the best for your ride. Ride Safe and a Happy New year to you too!

Hey buddy..thanx for ur wishes buddy..!
Just packed my stuff and had dinner..
Waiting for tomorrow morning..

Too much excited...I dont think i'll b able to sleep tonight..

I'll leaving at 6 am Sharp tomorrow morning!

c ya guys..!

nabendubasu · 12-28-2008, 09:30 PM

best of luck buddy and happy journey.

Puneet1 · 12-28-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ketan_r15

I'll b riding straight down to Goa - Alone.. single handed.

It'll b fun as i've already ridden to Goa 3 times before - each time on different bikes. 1st - Honda Activa...2nd - Bajaj Pulsar 200.. and now it's going to b Yamaha YZF R15.

Im sure ur next trip to goa will be on a Ninja 250 or something

ryder_boney · 12-28-2008, 10:54 PM

hey
mate 've a blast on new yearz eve

waiting fo some exiting log n pic.

cheers!

DriftKingNT · 12-29-2008, 10:24 AM

All the Best for your trip. Enjoy.

12-28-2008, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
ketan_r15 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dadar, Mumbai Posts: 2,371	New year bash in Goa..a superb 2000kms ride Solo! Me and my friends had planned to be there in Goa for the new years eve. We were supposed to go by my friend's vehicle..He owns Toyota qualis. Everything was planned and we had decided to leave on sunday the 28th 2008. But accomodation over there was a problem as this is peek season and all the hotels were full. Goa is my native place and i have a quite a lot relatives over there but taking so many friends at someone's place was not happening. So staying at my relatives place was out of option. Still we had managed some accomodation and plan was ready. But............ had a huge fight over some issue just the night before our trip. I pulled myself out of the trip. Just had lost interest. But then who'll stay back home when he has dreamed about such fun and that too in Goa? Atleast i can't... So next day got up and called my bro down there in Goa. Asked him if he has planned anything for the new year celebration in advance, cause i didnt want to make him change his plans if he had any.. He said no plans as yet and he and his friends will plan something at the last moment. I said that's wonderfull. Told him that add one more member to ur new year celebration and that's me.. So here's my new plan now.. I'll b riding straight down to Goa - Alone.. single handed. It'll b fun as i've already ridden to Goa 3 times before - each time on different bikes. 1st - Honda Activa...2nd - Bajaj Pulsar 200.. and now it's going to b Yamaha YZF R15. In between i've been to Goa by 4 wheelers quite some times. So the road is like fixed in my mind. It's gonna b fun ripping the bike on that heavenly Goa highway. Only bad luck is i dont have my digi cam with me this time. Another of my bro wants it for the new year party here in Mumbai. Who cares.. I have my N95.. and that's enough for me.. It's not the cam..it's the eyes behind the view finder matters. Will try to make the most out of it. My bike had returned quite good figures of millege in my previous road trips. Hoping for the same this time as well. My second service is due in the first week of Jan. So it's a trip planned on right time as if any prob arrises by the time i return i can get it fixed in the servicing immediately, though i m sure my steed wont give any of those.. I would have loved some one's company this time but again the prob of accomodation arrises and i dont know how much can one be comfortable at a stranger's house. Anyways, will post the trip log along with the limited pics that i'll take with my Cell phone cam after the journey. And wish u all the xbhpians a Very very very Happy and prosporous new Year... as i wont b able to login till the 2nd of Jan... Regards, Ketan Nikharge. 9970078695 Meanwhile here r some teaser pics from Goa... __________________ IBA Number: 42110 SaddleSore1600K - Feb '10 Bun Burner 2500K - Feb '11 Top of the World, Ladakh - June '11 Touring on 2 wheels - Click

12-28-2008, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ketan_r15 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dadar, Mumbai Posts: 2,371	Hey thanx Sunny... __________________ IBA Number: 42110 SaddleSore1600K - Feb '10 Bun Burner 2500K - Feb '11 Top of the World, Ladakh - June '11 Touring on 2 wheels - Click

12-28-2008, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ananth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,725	Wow! Go Goa!! All the best for your ride. Ride Safe and a Happy New year to you too! __________________ Please Wear a HELMET Regardless of what ever Bike you Ride. ATGATT! My Travelogues: The Maha RoadTrip \| SaddleSore Leh - Ladakh \| Idukki \| Coorg - Wayanad - Mudhumalai \| Point Calimere \| Thekkady - Munnar - Valparai Solo to Ooty \|South Western Karnataka \|In Search Of "The God" - In God's Own Country!

12-29-2008, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
DriftKingNT YAMARIDER Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aurangabad Posts: 401	All the Best for your trip. Enjoy. __________________ Yamaha YZF-R15 is Here

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12-28-2008, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,824	Topic Approved Enjoy your new year too!

12-28-2008, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
steveburnside2001 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 606	enjoy your ride,just came back from Goa.we were there on Christmas day and it was amazing.Since you are from Goa I shoudent be telling you this...but Goan Cops are very corrupt and ask for the original RC Insurance and licence if you are riding with an out of station number plate.so be prepared to bribe.Talking will not help as most of the cops are drunk ...no no ... they are drinking in the middle of the road when they catch you. enjoy your ride

12-28-2008, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
nabendubasu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: HALDIA Posts: 715	best of luck buddy and happy journey.

12-28-2008, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
ryder_boney Flowing through own's act Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Udaipur Posts: 126	hey mate 've a blast on new yearz eve waiting fo some exiting log n pic. cheers!

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