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DevMD · 12-19-2011, 04:00 AM

Hello everybody
This is Dev from Jharkhand. Metallurgical engineer and a businessman. I have stayed in state of Maharashtra for about 8 yrs for studies and job at Nagpur and Pune respectively. And then I joined the business.
Was lucky to travel a lot for business purpose in India and abroad. The one place I stayed for 3 yrs was Rajasthan though life’s hard over there but its too colorful and I personally enjoyed the stay.
I own two 2-wheelers KB 125 1996-Launch model and Royal Enfield Machismo A-350 along with long lost love Amby 1996, Maruti swift 2006 Ford Fusion+ Diesel 2008 and Mahindra Bolero SLX 2010.
Of lately I have been deciding to restore/rebuild my KB125 which i bought when i was in college and i still love it, its running ok till now, but the mechanics and spares over here in Jharkhand are virtually non existent. And DIY is certainly not my cup of tea as it will take ages for me to complete the job. (even then I doubt it will ever be finished)
I was wondering if I can send my bike to someone who could take care of the bike. Though going through the detailed rebuilding of the some thread has taught me quite a few lessons and I am glad I came across them.
Now again the rebuilding part: suggestions are more than welcome of where the job can be done.
Delhi can be a place where I can manage and monitor the progress of job if I opt for it as I do have connections there and even I can stay for few days over there for the project.
Kolkata is just 550 kms from my place but I’m not too sure if I have ever seen the bike KB during my various visits.
Your kind suggestion will be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Dev

sunilg · 12-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Welcome to xBhp, DevMD.

That's an impressive lineup in the garage!

DevMD · 12-21-2011, 01:06 AM

Thanks Sunilg, i look forward to learn more from you ppl

princesirohi · 12-21-2011, 03:08 AM

Welcome to xBhp......

Lonely Rider · 12-21-2011, 10:03 AM

Welcome to Xbhp. Ride hard and ride safe.

satheez_7 · 12-21-2011, 10:45 AM

Hai..Welcome to xbhp..ride safe

Prakritij · 12-21-2011, 11:06 PM

Welcome to Xbhp
Try and find out if parts from other similar Bikes can be used if you don't get the original ones and instead of restoring to original, you can use your Creativity and make it a new and different Bike altogether

RIDE SAFE

DevMD · 12-22-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks princesirohi, Lonely Rider, satheez_7 and Prakritij.
Though I must admit i joined the forum just to take care of my bike KB125, but going through the related threads started here are so informative, and i am enjoying going through them and learning.
But guys please help me with my bike as well.
@Prakritij i was wondering if this bike could be converted to something new? But then matching the motor with gearbox will be real pain. Though suggestions are most welcome.

12-19-2011, 04:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
DevMD A Nomad Reborn Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bokaro Steel City, jharkhand/ Canberra, ACT Australia Posts: 5	Newbie Introduced !! Hello everybody This is Dev from Jharkhand. Metallurgical engineer and a businessman. I have stayed in state of Maharashtra for about 8 yrs for studies and job at Nagpur and Pune respectively. And then I joined the business. Was lucky to travel a lot for business purpose in India and abroad. The one place I stayed for 3 yrs was Rajasthan though life’s hard over there but its too colorful and I personally enjoyed the stay. I own two 2-wheelers KB 125 1996-Launch model and Royal Enfield Machismo A-350 along with long lost love Amby 1996, Maruti swift 2006 Ford Fusion+ Diesel 2008 and Mahindra Bolero SLX 2010. Of lately I have been deciding to restore/rebuild my KB125 which i bought when i was in college and i still love it, its running ok till now, but the mechanics and spares over here in Jharkhand are virtually non existent. And DIY is certainly not my cup of tea as it will take ages for me to complete the job. (even then I doubt it will ever be finished) I was wondering if I can send my bike to someone who could take care of the bike. Though going through the detailed rebuilding of the some thread has taught me quite a few lessons and I am glad I came across them. Now again the rebuilding part: suggestions are more than welcome of where the job can be done. Delhi can be a place where I can manage and monitor the progress of job if I opt for it as I do have connections there and even I can stay for few days over there for the project. Kolkata is just 550 kms from my place but I’m not too sure if I have ever seen the bike KB during my various visits. Your kind suggestion will be highly appreciated. Cheers Dev Last edited by DevMD; 12-21-2011 at 01:04 AM. Reason: typo errors

12-20-2011, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunilg Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ghaziabad, UP, India. Posts: 5,075	Welcome to xBhp, DevMD. That's an impressive lineup in the garage! __________________ (Been There Done That) x 3.25 Join xBhp On

12-21-2011, 03:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
princesirohi 18...till i die.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 3,344	Welcome to xBhp...... __________________ Tyre Sizes _ Spark Plugs Pirelli & Michelin Tyres for Indian Bikes Motorcycle Headlight Focus ASHTAVINAYAK & SHIRDI BIKE TOUR WITH WIFE

12-21-2011, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lonely Rider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 251	Welcome to Xbhp. Ride hard and ride safe. __________________ RE Thunderbird Since Jan 09 onwards Suzuki Zeus Jan -Dec 08 -- Sold Honda Unicorn Oct 06-Dec 08 -- Sold New edition : BSA Mach 19" 6 Speed-- Sold Schwinn Sporterra -- Up and running

12-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
satheez_7 Bike Psych Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOSUR(TN)-BANGALORE(KA) Posts: 107	Hai..Welcome to xbhp..ride safe __________________ YAMAHA FZ-S 2010-Riding the Lord of the Streets

12-21-2011, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
DevMD A Nomad Reborn Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bokaro Steel City, jharkhand/ Canberra, ACT Australia Posts: 5	Thanks Sunilg, i look forward to learn more from you ppl

12-21-2011, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Prakritij Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kerala Posts: 634	Welcome to Xbhp Try and find out if parts from other similar Bikes can be used if you don't get the original ones and instead of restoring to original, you can use your Creativity and make it a new and different Bike altogether RIDE SAFE

12-22-2011, 11:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
DevMD A Nomad Reborn Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bokaro Steel City, jharkhand/ Canberra, ACT Australia Posts: 5	Thanks princesirohi, Lonely Rider, satheez_7 and Prakritij. Though I must admit i joined the forum just to take care of my bike KB125, but going through the related threads started here are so informative, and i am enjoying going through them and learning. But guys please help me with my bike as well. @Prakritij i was wondering if this bike could be converted to something new? But then matching the motor with gearbox will be real pain. Though suggestions are most welcome. __________________ ...Nobody Is Gone, As Long As Someone Is There To Remember Them!!!

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