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Triplog Approved

Loved the pics and had approved it the last time.

I think I accidentally clicked on delete instead of approve. My fault completely. Apologies and thanks for posting again

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Thank you very much for the approval


A Small Intro for my passion to Motorbikes

I was born and brought up in Coimbatore a city in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is an Industrial town with lots of textile mills. Its also popular for motorsports.
When I was 5 or 6 years old, an Uncle of mine Mr.Selvaraj used to participate in SCISSORS ACTION RALLY in coimbatore. We used to send him off, when he come to the flag off ramp. I still remember, I used to cry to my grand mother, that i would like to go with him. Its still an evergreen memory which inspired my interest for motorbikes. He is the real hero, who planted the seed for the interest towards Motorbikes.

few pictures of him in SCISSORS ACTION RALLY.

( I got the permission from my cousin to use it for blogging and for my webpage)

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A very interesting travelogue in the making. I wait, sit back and watch.

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Inspiration for travelling


In my teen age times, I was too much fascinated by the communist ideologies, In India whenever there is a communist meeting, it captures my attention. But I haven't attended any of them though. ( I liked communism as an ideology not a political party ) While I was walking by, I saw few posters of a communist meeting. Normally there will be pictures of Marx, Angels , Lenin , Stalin and so on. But on that day i looked at poster, who looked like a Hollywood star with a style. I was so curious to know about him. On those days Internet was not much common. Books are the only source for information. After one month, i found his name and it took another one month to pronounce it.

He is Ernesto Guevara.

By reading more and more about him, I came across his Motorcycle Diaries.

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Inspiration For Travelling

After leaving India, a friend of mine in Africa suggested a book about Ted Simon's Jupiter's Travel. It was a good travel book to read.

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Past Rides

I started to slowly travel with motorbikes

With a Royal Enfield Thunderbird in India

With a Honda Transalp in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya 6 Congo

With a Yamaha XJR 1200 in swiss , austria & Italy.

Re: Absolute No Plans - A Ride in Unexplored Europe

bring it on..mate..

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THE BIKE

I had two options, when I decided to go for an Enduro

1. BMW R 1200 GS
2. KTM 990 Adventure

After a test ride, I decided to go for KTM 990 Adventure

I loved riding the bike, But it do have its Pro and Cons. I will post the Cons at the end of the Blog. As of now Its only PRO's

Re: Absolute No Plans - A Ride in Unexplored Europe

Bring it on friend. Definitely an interesting travelog is in making and also quite evident you have tons of experience as far as touring/traveling on bike/motorcycle is concerned and you have ridden a good number of motorcycles and needless to say on myriads of roads looks like.. Please continue

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Preparation for the Bike not for the Travel


Bike - KTM 990 Adventure S

Luggage - 2 Touratech Aluminium Panniers & 1 Duffle Bag

Spares

1 Liter Engine Oil

1 Front & 1 Rear Tubes

Chain Cleaning Spray

Chain Lubrication Spray

Clutch & Front brake Lever

Brake Oil, Clutch Oil

Oil Filter

Water Pump Kit

Fuses

Extra Head Lamp

Chain Link

Fuel Filter

Brake Pads

Camping

2 Person tatonka Mountain dome tent

3 Season Sleeping Bag

MSR Whisperlite Cooking Stove - Multifuel & 1.5 Liter Fuel Bottle

MSR Cooking set

Isomat

Camping Stuhl

Tools

Standard KTM tool Kit ( Its really good, enough for all the major maintenance)
2 Tyre levers
12 V Portable Air compressor

Clothes

Vanucci - Riding Gear

Probiker & BMW Riding Gloves

Fleece Jacket

Softshell Jacket

4 Tshirts, 1 jeans, 1 trekking trouser

4 pairs of socks and 4 pairs of underwears

Navigation

Michellin Europe Road Maps

GARMIN Navigation ( Only used in emergencies)

I AM NOT A FAN OF MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, ITS VERY DISCOMFORT. MANY CASES ONE HAVE TO WALK LIKE AN AUSTRONAUT. SO I CHOSE TREKKING SHOES.

Re: Absolute No Plans - A Ride in Unexplored Europe

Did you mention Che Guevara in your thread???? I have to get hooked onto then!! Bloody Hell!! Are you trying to do the same route which he did with his dear friend??? I am completely hooked to this now.

please check out my signature...

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@ RX 100.7050

The route of Che --- Not this time but i will be doing it one day for sure... Its in Plan... need money and more important ---- Need Time


GEARED UP

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Motorcycle Diaries is one of my very favorite movie. Bring it on mate.

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Geared Up, Fueled Up

But now the biggest Fuzz


WHERE TO GO ??????

NO IDEA WHERE TO GO


To be Continued......................................... ......

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Awesome start ...

I am also big fan of Che and Ted.

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The Day to Start

Going through a dark period in life I started this travel again with a Motorbike. I decided spontaneously and as I mentioned earlier. I had no plans the day I started I wanted to go to Pisa in Italy. As I rode almost all the Alpine passes in Swiss last year, I didn’t want to spend more time riding in Switzerland. I took the highway from Zurich to chiasso, the last town in Swiss with border to Italy. On the way I stopped near Altdorf by a beautiful lake in between the Alps, I took some bread and few snacks with me. I took the break for my breakfast.