nabendubasu

welcome to xBhp.please post some pic of your Morris too.

AnuragAshok

I am beginning to love this community!

The response is really only one word: Overwhelming

I am going to post some new pictures of the bike and also the picture of the Morris as requested (Before restoration... After restoration, which is expected to get over in the next 2-3 months) I intend to give it a different color scheme)

Since I bought the bike, I have only ridden it within the city mostly on the Sunday during the day or late at night when the roads are open and I can enjoy the cruise. One thing I noticed is the reaction it gets when I am on the street. Nearly everyone takes notice and some reactions I have had are:

- Last Sunday, I rode to United Coffee House in Connaught Place. First I was not allowed to park in the regular car park and the attendant wanted me to park it behind which I resisted and stuck the bike on the footpath right in front of the Coffee House. The bike was crowded and there were atleast 1000 people who took their pictures with the bike... When I was leaving, I was mobbed ... just to see when I start the bike! Something I noted is that people are generally happy to see it and but the first question is: Kitne Ki Hai?
- When I am riding on the street, and I have been on the road every day for atleast a short ride, mostly late in the night, cars pass me and a hand comes out with a thumbs up! makes me feel happy with my decision
- A down side that has prompted me not to take the bike to general places now on is that you just cannot leave the bike alone - parked. People sit on it and mostly I found people fiddling with the throttle all the time.
- Zipping past cars is a piece of cake, you position yourself and just ZIP. You disappear before they can blink.
- On red lights, you stop, you are looking at the light waiting for it to turn green. all others are watching you. When the light turns green, you go.. Others realize too late that the light is green !
- I found that riding the bike is better than moving in a car! you really dont have to jostle for space with other cars that much

The above are some initial impressions.. I am dying to go on a long ride and if members are planning something, please do let me know.

After this, I am going to upload some pictures in the thread.

Yes Augusta -- This is an official Intruder, I picked it up from the Suzuki factory near Gurgaon through the Suzuki Dealer

Aryan

Wonderful way to describe the situation! Utterly hilarious.

This is the best part of it all. Nothing like an official vehicle.

As for the attention you are getting sir, it's pretty much the norm with anyone who has a 'Dhoom' bike (be it a superbike, a cruiser or even perhaps a chopper!). You'll surely get used to all this attention, eventually. I guess, at first you would feel happy, excited, amazed by all the attention. But as time will pass by, the 'regular' queries would start to irritate you a little.

But nevertheless, it's real lovely to have you amongst us here. Please do share more pictures with us, whenever possible.

P.S: One query which I had since the time you posted this thread was - why did you choose the Intruder? Is it because it is the ONLY cruiser available legally? Or is it because you wanted a Suzuki? Or perhaps you didn't want those back breaking postured SBKs?

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AnuragAshok

I note the nice quotes that most members have along with their signature, I am encouraged to put one that I like very much below:

"Life is like riding a bike. It is impossible to maintain your balance while standing still."

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Old Fox

Hi! Anurag,

Congrats on both counts....becoming a part of xBhp and getting the Intruder. Great bike.

And yes, your description of moving around on a big bike is pretty apt. At times the situation does get crazy.

We are touring India on 2 R1's. Day before yesterday, while riding down from Daman to Vadodara, we saw a Rolls Royce Phantom on the road. The surprising part was that it was painted in the colors of 'The Mobile Store'. Red and White. Branded just like our bikes are branded in Castrol colours. Really surprising because a Rolls would cost almost 50 times more than a typical sbk.

Anyway, Sunny flagged the driver down for a chat. We all stopped by the roadside, the 2 R1's and the Rolls. No one, just no one was caring to even look at the 5 Cr car while all gathered around were going gaga over the bikes. it was only when Sunny announced the price of the car to the gathered crowd that the poor Rolls got some attention.

Good to know that you are keen on using your bike on a regular basis. Lets ride together when we return to Delhi..which will probably be on the coming 3rd. Lets meet up then.

Meanwhile....ride long and safe

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AnuragAshok

I spent close to a month researching which one I wanted. I knew I had to get a bike and I don't buy anything but what I feel is the best... The choice was amongst 3-4 sports SBK's v/s the lone cruiser available here officially since I am very particular about local support. (A Thunderbird crossed my mind but I have had a bullet for a year and I know that they can be a pain in the butt)

Moving from SBK to Cruiser was easy, the riding posture etc.. and the fact that I am now past 40 (though very fit) coupled with the urge to do long comfortable trips played a role.

Once I narrowed on the M1800R, I compared and checked practically all the forums on the net on this bike, reviews (including the one on xBhp).. The choice was to wait for a Harley at the end of the year or go for the Intruder now... When comparing with the Harley specs against this bike... the decision was made. It was more powerful than most Harleys, more cost effective with a very good visual appeal and after visiting the dealer, I fell in love.

I am happy with my decision so far. I also believe that Japanese technology is much more refined than the American one.

rachitkohli

congrats.. for getting the dinosaur of the machines..!! keep enjoying the attention of the head turners.... its worth each penny. man.!
keep shaking the earth with the intruder. ride safe.!!

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That very refinement of the Jap offerings puts some people off somehow
Well.. So thats that..!!

A well thought out buy at the end of the day. Now all that remains is that elusive ride experience write-up from you, sir

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AnuragAshok

Hi OldFox,
I have actually been looking at the progress of your trip round the country. Till I decided to go back to biking and came to xBhp, I didn't realize how vibrant this community is and the passion you guys have for touring and biking... I am sure I going to be able to share the same passion.

I too noticed that the bike gets more attention than any car worth its salt on the road, no one even looks at a BMW 7 series but the bike is an instant eye-ball grabber! Aryan is also right, all the attention does get irritating sometimes but I understand people and their reaction... It is every boy's dream and "kitne ki hai" essentially translates into man, I want it too, let me ckeck if I can afford it. I dont mind it and the only thing that bothers me is when people fiddle with it or sit on it.. I feel violated - if you know what I mean.

l look forward to your being back from your trip. When you are back and refreshed, send me a mail and I will send you my contact details so that I can meet you guys up and plan for riding with you...

In the meantime, I will keep counting the days :-)

Cheers

Sunny

Hi Anurag, congratulations on a fantastic bike! I envy you! We should meet up soon on a ride in Delhi!