Trip log approved

hey bro, nice trip.. & some realy nice clicks..
How was the ride experience on FZ ? I am planning for goa within next few months with a pillion so just wanted your opinion as to is it manageable to ride all the way to goa in one day like u guys did with a heavy pillion on FZ & some luggage too ?

Thanks for the approval SKSy_Biker

Hey Mitz,
As per my experience i would advice you to go single.
I have been to Goa twice on FZ and it really lacks power on long stretches.
If you have to take a pillion it is doeable but make your trip for 2 days (split 50% of the travel). FZ is not at all comfortable for a pillion for long hours because of the narrow rear seat & on top of that you will also have luggage (that will be more stressful).
We had sent our luggage from Paulo Travels Office in Bandra to goa. They will give you a proper receipt and your luggage will reach the next day early morning or afternoon (they will provide you the ETA).

It is manageable to do the trip in one day provided you leave early in the morning at 4.30 am.
Any more queries i would be more than happy to help you with.
All the best buddy.

P.S. - Just get your bike well serviced, check clutch plates, replace oil 2 days before the trip and you should be good to go. Also do not tune the bike for average as it might hamper the performance, just maintain the original settings provided by the company. Also check the chain (it shouldnt be too tight or too loose)

Thanks a lot for a detailed feedback bro. Pillion on FZ wud b uncomfortable on long trips I knew but just wanted a second opinion. Anyways, Pillion is out for sure. And realy a big thanks for informing about the luggage delivery options as I'm most certainly going to deliver our luggage in advance like you did. Just provide me with a fair idea of how much it may cost to get 3-4 normal bags packs delivered via bus.

Bike would definitely be serviced enough but I was concerned about engine over heating. Would it effect too much since we would definitely plan for a single day trip to goa like you guys did without any halts for night.

You are always welcome Mitz.
Even we had sent 4 bags which costed us around Rs.250 (Mumbai to Goa) but when you are coming back they might charge you around Rs.400 - 450, you can bargain with them a bit but i can assure you that its safe.
Paulo Travels (Bandra) Parcel counter tel. no. 022-26518932.
Dont worry too much about engine overheating. As i told you just change the oil to a semi-synthetic (good one) and take halts after every 70-80kms depending on your riding capacity and the bike should just do fine.

Also the reason why i told you to leave early is coz the engine does not get much stressed out in early morning rides and you can cover most of the distance by afternoon.

Thanks for all the relevant details bro especially the phone number of Paulo Travels. I would definitely go for this option & enjoy luggage free peaceful ride to GOA especially since the charges seem absolutely reasonable.
I am currently using Motul seme syntheti & will switch over to Motul Fully synthetic before the ride..
As advised by you, even I like to start early in morning & cover atleast 30-40% of the distance before 12.00 pm.
How were the roads though? You took NH17 oi guess? I am planning to go by NH17 & come back via NH4 as NH4 would be much safer & faster i guess

Mitz, i would suggest you to take NH17 both ways. Although i have never been on NH4, but if you still take it i think its 60-70 kms more.

80% of the roads are good on NH17. Work is still goin on on some roads. I hope by now almost 85% of the roads should be good but you never know after the rains. If you take the NH4 let me know (time & distance), coz it will be helpful for me for my future rides.

Sure bro.. If i do manage to take up NH4 on return, i would update with you the details.
I'v heard NH4 is quite safe & fast since it doesnt involve too many of the ghats that NH17 offer. Plus more safe because of proper dividers on the road all the way & since we would be riding to goa for the first time, that too in rainy season i.e by june-july, I wouldn't wanna risk much with NH17.

Just be very careful during the rainy season.
The bike is good to ride but the roads may not be.

Have a enjoyable and safe journey bro