[xBhp Universal Thread]: Indo-French Joint Venture 2010 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ken cool · 06-30-2010, 12:12 PM

The Indo-French Motorcycling Venture started taking shape four years ago as most of the older members are aware of during the exchanges that started with “non-participating” members like Valérie HONORE contributing to the site by putting up posters of xBhp during the GIR and during my visit in France with Brigitte FAYET two years ago wherein I rode with several groups/chapters of Harley Davidson Owner’s Groups in various contexts. For more details of that visit, please click on the link: France Roadtrip on a Harley Davidson: Port Grimaud 2008. Videos added!

With growing exchanges and intercultural relations and the resounding success of xBhp’s visit to France in 2008, we decided to take it one step further by inviting one of the riders in France to take part in a long ride with xBhp in India. The rider who accepted to do this in 2010 was Brigitte FAYET. She accepted the challenge of riding in Indian conditions to do one of the toughest long rides in our country the details of which I am going to present shortly. But before doing that, I would like to do a short introduction of the courageous lady who took the bold step of coming to this country and riding along some of the most scenic locations that one can find anywhere in the world…

Brigitte FAYET was born on Friday the 13th, 1956. She passed her higher capacity motorcycling riding license 1994 and bought herself a customised lowered 1200 Sportster Custom and has done 30,000 kms since. After having offered me one of the most memorable rides in France in several HD rides, she agreed to come to India to a ride. Little did she know the dangers that lay on her path during this exceptional journey of gumption that took her from the back-lanes of Nehru Place, through the roads of the city built by Le Corbusier, the mighty Himalayas and much more.

I will be continuing the touring of this venture in the Tourer Section coming up soon.

The Beginning of the Journey:

The Enthusiastic Participant: Brigitte FAYET

Aryan · 06-30-2010, 12:15 PM

Nice! Now we are talking.

Welcome back, and I am sure it's goind to be an interesting read.

Shivanshu · 07-01-2010, 12:43 AM

Great Ken Da, I am waiting for more

aargee · 07-01-2010, 01:03 AM

I love that Custom 1200 & 883 except that puny looking front tires. But again who cares? Its a HD!!!

@Ken Sir - and I'm sorry, I couldn't get your ride?

need4torque · 07-01-2010, 01:36 AM

I think its Kens on/off road spec P220.

aargee · 07-01-2010, 02:13 AM

Yes you could be right; I'm getting some clues that the motorcycle could be from Pulsar family by observing the alloy wheels, grab rails, mirrors & front fork. But I liked its looks very much (despite being Pulsar)

Aryan · 07-01-2010, 10:32 AM

Waiting for more updates, Ken Da!

sunilg · 07-01-2010, 11:01 AM

Subscribed and waiting for the updates, Sir.

tibby · 07-01-2010, 11:16 AM

Really nice stuff. Congrats on your efforts, and finally making it happen.

Subscribed, and waiting for updates here/ tourer section.

ken cool · 07-01-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Aryan

Waiting for more updates, Ken Da!

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Originally Posted by sunilg

Subscribed and waiting for the updates, Sir.

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Originally Posted by tibby

Really nice stuff. Congrats on your efforts, and finally making it happen.

Subscribed, and waiting for updates here/ tourer section.

Tourer Section Soon!

06-30-2010, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	Indo-French Joint Venture 2010 The Indo-French Motorcycling Venture started taking shape four years ago as most of the older members are aware of during the exchanges that started with “non-participating” members like Valérie HONORE contributing to the site by putting up posters of xBhp during the GIR and during my visit in France with Brigitte FAYET two years ago wherein I rode with several groups/chapters of Harley Davidson Owner’s Groups in various contexts. For more details of that visit, please click on the link: France Roadtrip on a Harley Davidson: Port Grimaud 2008. Videos added! With growing exchanges and intercultural relations and the resounding success of xBhp’s visit to France in 2008, we decided to take it one step further by inviting one of the riders in France to take part in a long ride with xBhp in India. The rider who accepted to do this in 2010 was Brigitte FAYET. She accepted the challenge of riding in Indian conditions to do one of the toughest long rides in our country the details of which I am going to present shortly. But before doing that, I would like to do a short introduction of the courageous lady who took the bold step of coming to this country and riding along some of the most scenic locations that one can find anywhere in the world… Brigitte FAYET was born on Friday the 13th, 1956. She passed her higher capacity motorcycling riding license 1994 and bought herself a customised lowered 1200 Sportster Custom and has done 30,000 kms since. After having offered me one of the most memorable rides in France in several HD rides, she agreed to come to India to a ride. Little did she know the dangers that lay on her path during this exceptional journey of gumption that took her from the back-lanes of Nehru Place, through the roads of the city built by Le Corbusier, the mighty Himalayas and much more. I will be continuing the touring of this venture in the Tourer Section coming up soon. The Beginning of the Journey: The Enthusiastic Participant: Brigitte FAYET __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

06-30-2010, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Nice! Now we are talking. Welcome back, and I am sure it's goind to be an interesting read. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

07-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shivanshu The Devil RXrider Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,273	Great Ken Da, I am waiting for more __________________ *Save the Earth - We are the one who are running out of time, as Earth will take it own time to heal but that time may not be enough for us.* http://www.ridesafewith.me *I dont just ride my bikes, I live with them.* Yamaha RX100 (1987) Yamaha YZF R15 (2010) GIRed 2012

07-01-2010, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
aargee My world changed from smoke & 2T to ECM & 4 joke!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 8,011	I love that Custom 1200 & 883 except that puny looking front tires. But again who cares? Its a HD!!! @Ken Sir - and I'm sorry, I couldn't get your ride? __________________ Patience pays...The Vulture's virtue is patience and the bird always get it's food - Wise man saying This is not a bakery. I don't sugar coat anything. If you ask for my opinion...then that's what you'll get. Don't be mad when it's not what you want to hear Last edited by aargee; 07-01-2010 at 01:33 AM.

07-01-2010, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
need4torque Just a Commuter! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: cochin,kerala Posts: 376	I think its Kens on/off road spec P220. __________________ RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT! 04' PULSAR 180 DTS-i 09 ZMA-R

07-01-2010, 02:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
aargee My world changed from smoke & 2T to ECM & 4 joke!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 8,011	Yes you could be right; I'm getting some clues that the motorcycle could be from Pulsar family by observing the alloy wheels, grab rails, mirrors & front fork. But I liked its looks very much (despite being Pulsar) __________________ Patience pays...The Vulture's virtue is patience and the bird always get it's food - Wise man saying This is not a bakery. I don't sugar coat anything. If you ask for my opinion...then that's what you'll get. Don't be mad when it's not what you want to hear

07-01-2010, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Waiting for more updates, Ken Da! __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

07-01-2010, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
sunilg Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ghaziabad, UP, India. Posts: 5,075	Subscribed and waiting for the updates, Sir. __________________ (Been There Done That) x 3.25 Join xBhp On

07-01-2010, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
tibby Missing in action.. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,850	Really nice stuff. Congrats on your efforts, and finally making it happen. Subscribed, and waiting for updates here/ tourer section. __________________ My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240 My test-ride experience of the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post725556 The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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