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  • #31
    I just got an NS on Feb 10, and itching for one long tour ever since.
    What superb pictures and great detail OP. Keep it up!

    PS. "Felt bad for the pillion" hahaha, awesome.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by rohithraghav View Post
      The advantage of solo ride is, you can stop anytime and take your own time to click photos
      Yes.. Absolutely true.. i also felt the same on my solo ride..
      moreover, when we are not interested to take clicks we need not to wait for others, just go ahead with hardcore riding..


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      • #33
        You made it in 40 hours?? love it
        Wow, i have been holding myself back since long due to budget and time. Got some inspiration is making me think, why not?
        Serioulsy i too MUST DO IT by next month.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by yash3339 View Post
          I just got an NS on Feb 10, and itching for one long tour ever since.
          What superb pictures and great detail OP. Keep it up!

          PS. "Felt bad for the pillion" hahaha, awesome.

          Sent from my UMI X1 using Tapatalk 2
          Don't worry man. We will ride soon one day. I'm thinking Daman?

          Brilliant write up and the pictures are proof as to what an amazing ride what it would have been. Although, isn't safety an issue in such solo rides? I mean, what if you have a flat tire or you crash into a wild animal into the forest which, from the looks of it, seems pretty much deserted?

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          • #35
            Originally posted by jhonmathews View Post
            Although, isn't safety an issue in such solo rides? I mean, what if you have a flat tire or you crash into a wild animal into the forest which, from the looks of it, seems pretty much deserted?
            Thank you!

            Agreed there are some safety issues with solo rides. Earlier I had a thunderbird, and I din't have the confidence for solo trip 'cos of reasons like flat tyre and other mechanical issues.
            With the tubeless i don't have to worry much about flat tyre. I always carry a puncture repair kit with me on these trips. You have to be extra carefull and practice safe riding in solo trips. Know your limits while cornering, don't do speed tests/racing , use protective gears, plan evrything well in advance...etc are some things that you can do from your side. Rest is fate!
            Ooty solo trip | ​Kodaikanal (3 days) | Bekal-Kannur-Ooty | Valparai-Munnar

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            • #36
              Originally posted by huntphani View Post
              You made it in 40 hours?? love it
              Wow, i have been holding myself back since long due to budget and time. Got some inspiration is making me think, why not?
              Serioulsy i too MUST DO IT by next month.
              Glad to know that my trip inspired you. Ooty is an easy destination from Bangalore. Excellent roads throughout and scenic too.
              Ooty solo trip | ​Kodaikanal (3 days) | Bekal-Kannur-Ooty | Valparai-Munnar

              Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence

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              • #37
                Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                Great trip and even better pics, I daresay. I bought my Bumble bee last week and can't wait to go on a (shorter) ride like this. Can you elaborate a bit more on the bag? The Optimus S sounds like a great option for our NS, but do its suction cups play spoilsport in anyway by scratching the tank's surface or something like that? Also, due to the NS's large tank (outer shell) and the bag's height, is visibility ever a problem? Finally, how good is it as a saddlebag? Sorry if these questions are OT, I just need to know more about this bag that I'm looking forward to buying, especially after reading this thread.
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                • #38
                  Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                  Thats Wow!!...Beatiful Clicks!!!
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                  • #39
                    Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                    Nice bro,,, seems like you had a great time!!!
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                    • #40
                      Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                      Originally posted by pageisgod85 View Post
                      Great trip and even better pics, I daresay. I bought my Bumble bee last week and can't wait to go on a (shorter) ride like this. Can you elaborate a bit more on the bag? The Optimus S sounds like a great option for our NS, but do its suction cups play spoilsport in anyway by scratching the tank's surface or something like that? Also, due to the NS's large tank (outer shell) and the bag's height, is visibility ever a problem? Finally, how good is it as a saddlebag? Sorry if these questions are OT, I just need to know more about this bag that I'm looking forward to buying, especially after reading this thread.
                      Sorry for the late reply! The Optimus S is 'the only' option available for fiber tanks like NS's. The issue I faces was with the suction cups, they don't stay put for long time. It gives away on bad roads and after 2-3 big humps. If fully loaded, the bag tends to lean to one side because of the height. No problems with visibility.
                      As a tail bag, it actually stays intact, but the height makes it difficult to get on and off the bike.
                      Ooty solo trip | ​Kodaikanal (3 days) | Bekal-Kannur-Ooty | Valparai-Munnar

                      Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence

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                      • #41
                        Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                        Originally posted by rohithraghav View Post
                        Sorry for the late reply! The Optimus S is 'the only' option available for fiber tanks like NS's. The issue I faces was with the suction cups, they don't stay put for long time. It gives away on bad roads and after 2-3 big humps. If fully loaded, the bag tends to lean to one side because of the height. No problems with visibility.
                        As a tail bag, it actually stays intact, but the height makes it difficult to get on and off the bike.
                        No problem, mate. Thanks a ton for this info. The suction cup issue is interesting. Is it serious enough that you'd advise me not to go for it or is it something that we can easily live with? What if the back is secured with extra bungee cords? Will that help in providing extra stability as I've seen some pictures of folks doing it for their other bags such as the Viaterra Claw. The height thing also makes sense and I never thought about it earlier. All said and done. I guess I will go for it in the end.

                        Once again, thanks a lot. You have been very helpful Have you gone on any rides recently?
                        Xavier

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                        • #42
                          Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                          Originally posted by pageisgod85 View Post
                          Is it serious enough that you'd advise me not to go for it or is it something that we can easily live with? What if the back is secured with extra bungee cords?
                          Once again, thanks a lot. You have been very helpful Have you gone on any rides recently?
                          It's not a very serious issue as you have the straps which can be fastened on the crash guard. If used as tail bag, you don't need bungee cords even, the straps are enuf. It will not move an inch. But as I said earlier, the height is an issue especially if u are wearing knee guards.

                          My last Kodai trip in March was so exhausting, that I decided not to ride in this summer heat. Some monsoon ride are planned
                          Ooty solo trip | ​Kodaikanal (3 days) | Bekal-Kannur-Ooty | Valparai-Munnar

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                          • #43
                            Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                            Good ride and pics Rohit. After reading your travelogue I am feeling like to do the same route in my 200NS. Shall plan do the ride.
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                            • #44
                              Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                              @rohithraghav

                              Awesome shots! I love riding solo.. cant believe Ooty looks so deserted or did you crop out all the crowd?
                              Regardless, Life shall go on.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Bumble bee flyes to Ooty

                                Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post
                                cant believe Ooty looks so deserted or did you crop out all the crowd?
                                The fact is... I visited only those places which were not crowded. Kodanad view point is usually crowded, but I reached there round 7:30am and I was the only person there
                                Ooty solo trip | ​Kodaikanal (3 days) | Bekal-Kannur-Ooty | Valparai-Munnar

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