Ashwin: In it because I love it - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ashwinBK · 03-16-2009, 01:31 AM

Hi, all this is Ashwin, 21, from Hyderabad. I've spent 18 years of my life, from birth until age of 18, in New Jersey/New York in the United States. I came to India for some personal reasons and stayed back to finish my degree.

I come from a long line of passionate bikers. My grandfather owned two Rajdoot 175s, an RD350 LT, and a Matchless. My father had a Yezdi Model B and a Yezdi 350cc; my uncle inherited the Model B and (much) later bought himself a CBR 954. My youngest uncle is a top-level executive with Hero Honda who now drives fancy cars but owned a Lambretta in his day.

Having spent two years in the States where I was eligible to drive, I owned a Ninja 650R and enjoyed it thoroughly. My father had a Ducati 996 for about 8 months before he gave up riding due to back pains. So as you can see biking is in my blood.

Now I have completed my course and wish to become an automotive journalist. I plan to sell my Apache 150 in favour of a Bullet 350 Machismo. By the age of 25 I want to be settled in the States or New Zealand and have a Yamaha FZ1 and a Suzuki M1800R.

Biking is a passion of mine, something which gives me an ethereal connection with God, the earth, the tarmac, and nature. In a car, you are driving through the elements yet on a bike, you are one with the road and the weather. Surely, biking is the most spiritual of hobbies and a sure path to nirvana. I am also a big advocate and follower of full riding gear at all times. Though I have been on xBHP for a year, it is now only that I have used it to its maximum potential. I hope to learn much from everyone here, and try my best to help those who need it.

Cheers, and ride safe.

Aryan · 03-16-2009, 08:39 AM

Introduction Approved.

Wonderful introduction there Ashwin. Welcome to xBhp.

Rockkyyy · 03-16-2009, 08:53 AM

Welcome to xBhp Ashwin !

Ashwin

MG · 03-16-2009, 09:00 AM

Welcome to xBhp Ashwin.

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Originally Posted by Rockkyyy

Welcome to xBhp Ashwin !

And I thought how come you are posting it after such a long time in xBhp

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shadez · 03-16-2009, 09:58 AM

welcome Ashwin. nice intro ... and nice signature. seriously!

HydBiker · 03-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Hi Ashwin

The intro comes a bit late... but then, with a bang

Pls watch the Hyderabad G2G thread... hope to meet you in the next G2G.

Sarvajit · 03-16-2009, 10:57 AM

Welcome to xBhp Ashwin! Hope to meet you soon!

ashwinBK · 03-16-2009, 05:01 PM

Thank you all for the amazing welcome.

Yes, MGBiker, I will be coming for the next one hopefully, if I have my Enfield ready by then.

andy.rebels · 03-16-2009, 07:03 PM

Great intro....Welcome to XBhp bro enjoy your stay here

onlinesatish · 03-17-2009, 03:13 AM

machi welCUM da...

u didnt tell us what happened to your ninja?

BTW i lkied ur erutangis

03-16-2009, 01:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
ashwinBK Mountain Man Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 84	Ashwin: In it because I love it Hi, all this is Ashwin, 21, from Hyderabad. I've spent 18 years of my life, from birth until age of 18, in New Jersey/New York in the United States. I came to India for some personal reasons and stayed back to finish my degree. I come from a long line of passionate bikers. My grandfather owned two Rajdoot 175s, an RD350 LT, and a Matchless. My father had a Yezdi Model B and a Yezdi 350cc; my uncle inherited the Model B and (much) later bought himself a CBR 954. My youngest uncle is a top-level executive with Hero Honda who now drives fancy cars but owned a Lambretta in his day. Having spent two years in the States where I was eligible to drive, I owned a Ninja 650R and enjoyed it thoroughly. My father had a Ducati 996 for about 8 months before he gave up riding due to back pains. So as you can see biking is in my blood. Now I have completed my course and wish to become an automotive journalist. I plan to sell my Apache 150 in favour of a Bullet 350 Machismo. By the age of 25 I want to be settled in the States or New Zealand and have a Yamaha FZ1 and a Suzuki M1800R. Biking is a passion of mine, something which gives me an ethereal connection with God, the earth, the tarmac, and nature. In a car, you are driving through the elements yet on a bike, you are one with the road and the weather. Surely, biking is the most spiritual of hobbies and a sure path to nirvana. I am also a big advocate and follower of full riding gear at all times. Though I have been on xBHP for a year, it is now only that I have used it to its maximum potential. I hope to learn much from everyone here, and try my best to help those who need it. Cheers, and ride safe. __________________ "One love, one heart. Let's get together and feel all right." The love affair goes on. 18-DEC-2006.

03-16-2009, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Introduction Approved. Wonderful introduction there Ashwin. Welcome to xBhp. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

03-16-2009, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rockkyyy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 581	Welcome to xBhp Ashwin ! Ashwin __________________ U.S on FZ6 Wayanad- LEH 09 - Coorg - Muthathi - Bye Bye 2008 - First G2G - 07 Photography

03-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
HydBiker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,205	Hi Ashwin The intro comes a bit late... but then, with a bang Pls watch the Hyderabad G2G thread... hope to meet you in the next G2G. __________________ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Alumni? PM me for an Invitation to *myJNV - the navodayan connect!*

03-16-2009, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sarvajit バイカ　ボイズ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,073	Welcome to xBhp Ashwin! Hope to meet you soon! __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline!

03-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
shadez Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 677	welcome Ashwin. nice intro ... and nice signature. seriously!

03-16-2009, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
ashwinBK Mountain Man Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 84	Thank you all for the amazing welcome. Yes, MGBiker, I will be coming for the next one hopefully, if I have my Enfield ready by then. __________________ "One love, one heart. Let's get together and feel all right." The love affair goes on. 18-DEC-2006.

03-16-2009, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
andy.rebels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 524	Great intro....Welcome to XBhp bro enjoy your stay here __________________ Work to ride and ride to work

03-17-2009, 03:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
onlinesatish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,203	machi welCUM da... u didnt tell us what happened to your ninja? BTW i lkied ur erutangis __________________ Passion Guy : Moron am insane than u r.....look i ride with my head turned 00 Bajaj Chetak 02 HH CBR 100RR 07 RTR 160 09 Pulsar 220 10 Rx 135 4Spd 07 HH Zma 11 Honda Aviator DLX 08 Yamaha R15

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