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**The Monk** · 11-23-2013, 03:09 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

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**New guy** · 11-23-2013, 04:31 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

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**Old Fox** · 11-23-2013, 05:24 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Very interesting narrative and it is mighty good of you to have shared this unusual experience here on the forum. Chlorine poisoning while riding a bike at speed is what no one expects! Milk of course being very mildly acidic compared to the Hydrochloric Acid vapor forming inside your esophagus did help in neutralising some of the acid's toxicity. A very important lesson learnt. Reminded me of something I had read about a longtime back on the internet. It is about how vapor rising from sun-block cream when trapped inside a full-face helmet while riding on a bright and hot summer day virtually blinded the rider for a short while. Read it here:

Motorcycle Safety Site

**ranju567** · 11-23-2013, 05:43 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Very well written travalouge buddy,but i was expecting more pics from you coz you know pics make a narration more exotic.
You didnt uploaded your bikes pic which i think is very important in a travalouge hope you will come up with more pics specially of the beast next time,altoghether it was fun reading your experience.
Keep up the good job bro,,,,
Cheers!!!

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**New guy** · 11-23-2013, 06:19 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Originally posted by Old Fox View Post

Very interesting narrative and it is mighty good of you to have shared this unusual experience here on the forum. Chlorine poisoning while riding a bike at speed is what no one expects! Milk of course being very mildly acidic compared to the Hydrochloric Acid vapor forming inside your esophagus did help in neutralising some of the acid's toxicity. A very important lesson learnt. Reminded me of something I had read about a longtime back on the internet. It is about how vapor rising from sun-block cream when trapped inside a full-face helmet while riding on a bright and hot summer day virtually blinded the rider for a short while. Read it here:

Motorcycle Safety Site

Thanks Sir.
I can only say it was just a stroke of good fortune that I remembered this traditional remedy and was also able to get it on the road.
Makes one realize and respect the myriad forces working around you that could change the game in a blink of an eye.

Originally posted by ranju567 View Post

Very well written travalouge buddy,but i was expecting more pics from you coz you know pics make a narration more exotic.
You didnt uploaded your bikes pic which i think is very important in a travalouge hope you will come up with more pics specially of the beast next time,altoghether it was fun reading your experience.
Keep up the good job bro,,,,
Cheers!!!

Sent from my ST21i2 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Thanks.
I don't click many pictures when I ride solo. Just a few which really appeal to my heart or of signposts to let friends know where I am.
Was also short on time so only stops were fuel stops.

Here's my ride (though no longer with me now)
This is from a trip to Lavasa

**aargee** · 11-23-2013, 08:28 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Few interesting things...

Originally posted by New guy View Post

My bike was not responding well to the bigger carb from Race concepts so that was scrapped and decided to go on with the stock one

[MENTION=32641]shv18[/MENTION]

Originally posted by New guy View Post

I started talking to myself, to God, questioning the meaning of this and just started chanting whatever prayer I could muster from my weary tongue to help keep me focused and awake till the end. I’ve never bee delirious but that I felt was quite close to it

Super fantastic; I do this all the time & always recommend this to everyone who's riding solo. This is the only thing that helps everyone to stay awake PROVIDED they keep talking about the PRESENT (means the present situation as they ride & not dreaming)

Originally posted by New guy View Post

I had been inhaling chlorine all throughout my ride through my balaclava

New info; Thanks

Originally posted by New guy View Post

My only reason for putting this up here is to educate riders to take care of their diet and keep a lookout for not only the bikes health but also their own on rides.

It was very nice gesture on you to have shared & educated us. It simply reminds me once again on the theory "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"; how a simple wash can ruin a wonderful journey & make things miserable. I wish to rate this 6/5 stars for this thread, unfortunately xBhp doesn't allow me. Can't appreciate you enough to share this. Thanks.

**kochumvk** · 11-23-2013, 09:39 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Hey that was a great learning! A solitary reaper is always exposed to one or other hazard. That is the price for the incredible happyness of loneliness.

One while riding at reasonable speeds in tamilnadu on a sunny day, suddenly I felt, very cold... My heart was beating lime at 16000 rpms! I felt like the soul is walking away, I found myself no good to ride as I left the throttle with my trusty friend. two of my friends laughed at me and said you are alright. Their way of saying "you are good enough" I was completely dehydrated and my body temperature was high. Lost sense slightly!

I had to restore myself on a roadside shop before I get back on job.

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**New guy** · 11-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Few interesting things...
@shv18

shv18' s thread on his FZ modification is a bible for guys who want to more from their motorcycles and yet avoid common pitfalls like plug and play kits.
They say fast and cheap is not reliable. Well, Race Concepts kits are in no way cheap but they sure aren't very reliable too!

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Super fantastic; I do this all the time & always recommend this to everyone who's riding solo. This is the only thing that helps everyone to stay awake PROVIDED they keep talking about the PRESENT (means the present situation as they ride & not dreaming)

I too do this whenever I ride, helps me focus and also identify & anticipate trouble spots.

Originally posted by aargee View Post

It was very nice gesture on you to have shared & educated us. It simply reminds me once again on the theory "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"; how a simple wash can ruin a wonderful journey & make things miserable. I wish to rate this 6/5 stars for this thread, unfortunately xBhp doesn't allow me. Can't appreciate you enough to share this. Thanks.

The Trip logs/travelogues posted here helped me a lot when I started riding. In a way I am trying to give back what I've benefitted from this community.
Thanks for your kind words. Means a lot coming from a pro mile muncher like you!

Originally posted by kochumvk View Post

Hey that was a great learning! A solitary reaper is always exposed to one or other hazard. That is the price for the incredible happyness of loneliness.

One while riding at reasonable speeds in tamilnadu on a sunny day, suddenly I felt, very cold... My heart was beating lime at 16000 rpms! I felt like the soul is walking away, I found myself no good to ride as I left the throttle with my trusty friend. two of my friends laughed at me and said you are alright. Their way of saying "you are good enough" I was completely dehydrated and my body temperature was high. Lost sense slightly!

I had to restore myself on a roadside shop before I get back on job.

Sent from my C6602 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Thats another killer-dehydration. Glad you could identify in time & take steps to overcome.

**koolsantosh22** · 11-25-2013, 12:55 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Good ride and some learning information for we the riders. Though it was late, thanks, you shared it in the thread.

**chaosaddict** · 11-25-2013, 01:16 PM

Re: A Breath - Taking Ride (Literally)

Beautifully narrated!
An important pointer for the greater good, something that the community can learn and make a note of.
Your efforts are highly appreciated.

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