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@ambar: Thanks for the priceless info, I am looking for snow capped peaks and ultra low temperatures 
. Dont you reckon Hatu will provide more of that?
. Dont you reckon Hatu will provide more of that?
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What time are you leaving? If my adrenaline pumps its usual levels, I might get better by tonight. Just in case... do let me know of the departure time and place.The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!
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I will leave from my place at 4.45 AM odd. I will be going via Jhandewalan to pick up a video camera from a TV office from my friend and then heading to Piragarhi Chowk. Final timing etc will be decided by today evening.Join xBhp On
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Ambala-Zirakpur section is 4 lane now.
I cover this stretch in 20 mins on a Zma.
So with a SBK it should be like 10 minutes
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Roads around fagu and theog were bad,conditions might have improved by now though.
enjoy your ride.
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@akshay: Actually we wont be speeding up on the good stretches, else the riders on 'lesser' bikes will abandon us (read R15 and Comet) on the curves later on.
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Yeah they would be having an advantage over the mighty ONE on bad roads.Originally posted by Sunny View Post@akshay: Actually we wont be speeding up on the good stretches, else the riders on 'lesser' bikes will abandon us (read R15 and Comet) on the curves later on.
but then you win some and lose some
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Just got an update from a GoldWing rider. he had recently been to Shimla and beyond on his bike and he says the roads are pretty fine. So i guess the R1s should do Ok as well.Join xBhp On
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Hey come on... Sbk is a bike after all. It is not an aircraft!Originally posted by Akshay. View PostAmbala-Zirakpur section is 4 lane now.
I cover this stretch in 20 mins on a Zma.
So with a SBK it should be like 10 minutesThe Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!
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Same here.Originally posted by Akshay. View Post
that was on a lighter note ken sir.The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!
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Hotel Hatu Peak booked. Expected temperature at night 2 degrees.
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Any precautions that you're taking for the bikes (READ : The Ones') as regards the low temps on this ride..?Originally posted by Sunny View PostHotel Hatu Peak booked. Expected temperature at night 2 degrees.I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman.
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That's the closest you'll get to your coveted 0 degC this time of the yearOriginally posted by Sunny View PostHotel Hatu Peak booked. Expected temperature at night 2 degrees.. Take it or leave it.
None needed till the temp drops substantially below zero. The coolant has anti-freeze, fuel injection allied with 12+:1 compression ratio ensures easy starts and black ice needs something like 5 below to actually form and stay. So we are safe. Only possible weak link: the batteries. They usually underperform when cold but again it will not be THAT cold.Originally posted by MavericK46 View Post
And then as Ken says, even the One is a bike, not an aircraft. And downhill starts dont even need the initial push.
I don't let my motorcycles interfere with my motorcycling...
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Originally posted by Old Fox View PostThat's the closest you'll get to your coveted 0 degC this time of the year. Take it or leave it.
None needed till the temp drops substantially below zero. The coolant has anti-freeze, fuel injection allied with 12+:1 compression ratio ensures easy starts and black ice needs something like 5 below to actually form and stay. So we are safe. Only possible weak link: the batteries. They usually underperform when cold but again it will not be THAT cold.
And then as Ken says, even the One is a bike, not an aircraft. And downhill starts dont even need the initial push.The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!
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