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Do I think I have contributed to the motorcycling community, however a
small way it may be?How can I contribute more in the future to the motorcycling community?My Touring Experience
Total Kms. Clocked
Over 4 lakh kilometers in 30+ years of biking
Best Ride
My best ride is the recent Iron butt association (USA)'s Saddle Sore in the year 2009, completed successfully but could not get Certification from IBA due to end of the ride witness problem.
One dream ride that I want to do
Riding all the way from Rajahmundry (AP) to Delhi (1900 Kms +) to attend the Auto Expo in the year 2012
Places I have ridden
All over Andhra Pradesh
Best touring Bike according to me
Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
Tips to budding tourers
Touring in India is in its Prime time today, Tour as far as you can, visit all the exotic locations in India, concur the Himalayas, but never forget to Ride safe and Wear all the safety gear, when ever you mount the bike.
My Racing Experience
About my racing career
In the mid 1980's I traveled regularly to Chennai to attend the annual speed festival at Sholavaram airstrip, The Mc Dowell Grand Prix, Its an annual pilgrimage for me. After being a spectator for several years, in 1988 decided to take part in the Group D novice class on my Yamaha RX 100. Being Native of a small town called Rajahmundry-Andhra Pradesh which is 650 KM from the Chennai race track, as student it used to be very difficult even to attend the annual race event, so imagine taking part in the race. After a lot of effort, Saved Rs. 8000 from my pocket money and contribution from friends, got the bike serviced, changed all the control cables, both tyres, and took the bike to Chennai by train, and took part in the race in February 1989. done all this without the knowledge of my Dad. He will chain me if he knows that I am going to take part in a Bike Race.
Best Racing(track/off Road) Bike
Pulsat 220 DTS-Fi
Tips To Budding Racers
Start at an early age, as the "Killer Instinct" to Race and win will stay from Late teens to Mid 20's Being Physically fit is the key to Racing, lesser rider weight is an added advantage. Practice on the track as frequently as you can.
My Other Experience
Mechanic/ Service Etc.
Serviced my RX-100 since 1987, never visited a mechanic for repair/service
Do I think I have contributed to the motorcycling community, however a
small way it may be?How can I contribute more in the future to the motorcycling community?My Touring Experience
Total Kms. Clocked
Over 4 lakh kilometers in 30+ years of biking
Best Ride
My best ride is the recent Iron butt association (USA)'s Saddle Sore in the year 2009, completed successfully but could not get Certification from IBA due to end of the ride witness problem.
One dream ride that I want to do
Riding all the way from Rajahmundry (AP) to Delhi (1900 Kms +) to attend the Auto Expo in the year 2012
Places I have ridden
All over Andhra Pradesh
Best touring Bike according to me
Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
Tips to budding tourers
Touring in India is in its Prime time today, Tour as far as you can, visit all the exotic locations in India, concur the Himalayas, but never forget to Ride safe and Wear all the safety gear, when ever you mount the bike.
My Racing Experience
About my racing career
In the mid 1980's I traveled regularly to Chennai to attend the annual speed festival at Sholavaram airstrip, The Mc Dowell Grand Prix, Its an annual pilgrimage for me. After being a spectator for several years, in 1988 decided to take part in the Group D novice class on my Yamaha RX 100. Being Native of a small town called Rajahmundry-Andhra Pradesh which is 650 KM from the Chennai race track, as student it used to be very difficult even to attend the annual race event, so imagine taking part in the race. After a lot of effort, Saved Rs. 8000 from my pocket money and contribution from friends, got the bike serviced, changed all the control cables, both tyres, and took the bike to Chennai by train, and took part in the race in February 1989. done all this without the knowledge of my Dad. He will chain me if he knows that I am going to take part in a Bike Race.
Best Racing(track/off Road) Bike
Pulsat 220 DTS-Fi
Tips To Budding Racers
Start at an early age, as the "Killer Instinct" to Race and win will stay from Late teens to Mid 20's Being Physically fit is the key to Racing, lesser rider weight is an added advantage. Practice on the track as frequently as you can.
My Other Experience
Mechanic/ Service Etc.
Serviced my RX-100 since 1987, never visited a mechanic for repair/service
) & waiting for tomorrow's(2nd Aug) result
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