Thanks Raja. I haven't made any performance mods, I don't need to. Yes the tyre is dual-purpose, but that's pretty much it.

nice trip.. but pics could have added more colors to the thread...

Very interesting read Kurt!

& in your trip-logs if pictures are not there then also it is worth the time spent ...

Thanks Inder!

You have a great gift of creating imagery and triggering the so called mirror neurons of the reader. I could feel myself slipping and sliding in the 'gooey' (nice choice of words there!) creamy mud (somehow chocolate on a cone came into my mind after reading that!). I havent had such extreme experiences so far and I dont think I will be welcoming them with a positive perspective too!

For once the lack of pictures gives more scope to the brain to run crazy with imagining the conditions you rode in!

Keeping everything aside, I am very happy to admit one thing - you are a true motorcyclist who loves to ride and loves his machine. There are very few of your breed and this country (and community) needs more, and they better be contagious!

Thanks for the nice words there, Sunny. I try my best to potray what I go through with words. At times pictures just don't justice to the place and the actual turbulance can only be experienced through, well, words. Although this time the lack of camera was deliberate, as I did not want to spend time bringing it out and clicking.

And, trust me, the breed is contagious. Changes should be witnessed in due course of time