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  • biker4life
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    Originally posted by forty6 View Post
    For the first time in my life-------engines.
    Lately this thread has become more addictive than the bullet itself. Thanks to the thread starter, my colleagues were rolling on the floor laughing after reading this wonderful comments I am yet to discover how the female members feel about this post. This thread is a great example for new generation kid's perception towards bullets. Every one liked Your awesome command over the language and the usage of smilies
    Last edited by biker4life; 08-30-2013, 08:12 AM.

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  • gyan_recl350
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    Originally posted by munmayakumar View Post
    if you want a RE, you will get it. If you don't want one, you have numerous other choices.

    I agree that RE should come up with better tech, but should also continue producing the old one. Both will be loved immensely, I am sure of that.
    Agree on both the points :thumbup:

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  • munmayakumar
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    From a different angle, REs are like the Porsche's. All of them look alike, but are different from the inside(engines, power, performance). Richard Hammond loves them, while Jeremy Clarkson hates them. Same is the case with the REs. Some of us play Richard, some play Jeremy. I wonder what the Stig has to say!

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  • munmayakumar
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    I spent an whole hour reading the full thread. Now I am thinking.. what the heck.. if you want a RE, you will get it. If you don't want one, you have numerous other choices. There was a time I longed for a RE, was on the verge of buying one, but after a deep thought of its practical utility in my daily commuting life (heavy traffic, short trips, tight parking spots), i settled down for a P220. It doesn't mean any disrespect to the RE. I still want one. I don't care it its old-school or doesn't have chips deciding every inch of movement, its about the sense of presence it offers you. My Dad had a RE Electra 1987 model, I grew up riding pillion on it. He never drove it past 60, and still loved it. It's a different kind of love that will attach you to a RE. And yes, like every Bulleter, my Dad hated the modern REs, he was always inclined to the old machines. That is what most people won't understand. It's a legacy. I agree that RE should come up with better tech, but should also continue producing the old one. Both will be loved immensely, I am sure of that.

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  • xpranav
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    Originally posted by biker4life View Post
    xpranav some people have a habit of laughing on their own stupidity. On a lighter note, please wear a helmet because You might hurt Yourself when You fall from the chair. Safety is of utmost importance here on and off bike.
    oh! that is so generous of you

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  • RSM2852
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    Originally posted by forty6 View Post
    For the first time in my life i sat on a RE Bullet Electra. And thumbed the starter. It shuddered and shook so much that i thought i would have to call everyone a comrade now.

    Naxalites and all the people who love revolutions must love the Bullet.

    Starting it is like being on a cusp of a revolt. The point in history where the tide turned. Bike may or may not have moved, but yes history has been created. The bullet has come to life and it sends all the vibes to show its displeasure at being woken up, for something as humiliating as a test ride.

    Slot it into first gear and it moves as urgently as a kid sent to meet the principal. Reluctantly. Dragging its feet. With that much torque it should go like stink but it does not. With great torque comes great responsibility. Electra's motto, not mine.

    It is comfy though. It feels like a sofa with a handle bar. Or maybe sitting on the pot with newspaper in hand. Which is good because you arrive in style, no matter what time you arrive. Or if you arrive at all. Because the brakes are useless. I doubt there is a brake in there. The retardation is due to hamsters running inside the drum in the opposite direction. Or maybe braking is just a faith, if you have believe in it, it might stop. The infidels should just die.

    Osama and his bearded homies might also love the bullet then.

    Ohkay i admit you look good on it. Even Nannu looked smart on it. Which is something because otherwise Nannu is the only brother who looks good with his sister. The whole sit straight posture helps you look smart on it. But then think about it, the only way to sit on a bullet is straight. Any other way and the Frisbees in the spinal chord will fly out. No, really someday they will, the shudder form starting it will loosen them over time and then one day "Hello is it the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre. Yes I would like to book an appointment".

    And don't tell me it builds character. That's what my Dad said every time i protested at being taken to the Village for the summer vacation. That's also what the slap said when he slapped me for protesting too much. Didn't build anything. I still like boobs.

    But still i like it. Not as a bike, but as a thing. Sort of like a controversial opinion. It is an opinion. You can't be sitting on the fence with it. You are either this side or that side with the bullet. I like it for that. I also like it for making you have no respect for law, once you are astride it. It is the frown in "ohh those damn bikers".

    It does not have an accent. It has attitude and that makes me think of forgiving my friend for buying one.

    P.S: In case you have seen adverts of Bullet, don't believe a word of them. It is not a bike for grown up men. It is for young boys. You have to a boy to love tractors. Or fire engines.
    Exactly that's the reason i love riding on my bullet more than i do on my red bomb.

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  • forty6
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    Originally posted by xpranav View Post
    tons of laughter .............. somehow I just found this controversial thread to go nuts and fall off my chair laughing
    Don't get too injured as to not being able to enjoy biking.

    Thanks.

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  • biker4life
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    xpranav some people have a habit of laughing on their own stupidity. On a lighter note, please wear a helmet because You might hurt Yourself when You fall from the chair. Safety is of utmost importance here on and off bike.
    Last edited by biker4life; 08-17-2013, 08:55 AM.

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  • xpranav
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    Originally posted by forty6 View Post
    Osama and his bearded homies might also love the bullet then.
    tons of laughter .............. somehow I just found this controversial thread to go nuts and fall off my chair laughing

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  • siddharthsure
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    Whatever maybe the disadvantage/bad thing in one's bike,finally you'll get that big grin on your face only when you sit on your bike.. I own a R15 V2 and people used to complain a lot when they ride ( still will ask for one more ride Human nature and ego plays a role here ) But for me only my bike feels like heaven and everytime I sit on it,it makes me happy.
    [MENTION=8461]forty6[/MENTION] hats off to your writing and use of language. Loved it :thumbup:

    PS: I got the most hated bike.. Even my parents hate it

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    Last edited by siddharthsure; 08-17-2013, 12:32 AM.

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  • Cleaner
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    Reminds me of Dilip Bam's reviews, his review of the P200NS made me lol.
    Last edited by Cleaner; 08-16-2013, 10:44 PM.

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  • Sherwin
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    Is that it? I expect a lot from You. I hope You won't let me down.

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  • forty6
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    refer to the post above.

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  • Sherwin
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    Originally posted by forty6 View Post
    Good to see this years old thread being brought to life with little kids getting all personal about an article written with a sense of humour.
    I really agree with what You say, lots can be done to improve bullets. BTW thanks for calling us kids, You have made us feel young once again. No one has taken it personal and I can see that its just for humour, thats the reason I quoted that in the right thread. What I am saying is If You don't like bullet why don't ignore it? Why do You keep talking about that? No one really cares what You think about bullet or bulleteers, we do what we love doing and care a damn about others opinion. Don't we? We don't need to convince anyone in buying bullet, we don't market bullet here.

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  • Divya Sharan
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    Originally posted by forty6 View Post
    Good to see this years old thread being brought to life with little kids getting all personal about an article written with a sense of humour.
    Arre, just chill Dhondu beta!

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