Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Castrol Power 1

The slower the vehicle, the quicker it can turn.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Following the Curiosity � Wheeled Wanderer

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • [Photo Feature]: Following the Curiosity � Wheeled Wanderer

    Following the CuriosityPoints to be clear for Long rides:@ Moderators: I request to approve today. So, I can start updating from the start time tomorrow at 6:30 am. Sunday 11th May 2014.

    Few Pics Taken while getting ready for the Ride:





    And now let the sun and myself goes for a rest today.. from tomorrow, I will be following him :-)

    Last edited by theHolyBiker; 05-29-2014, 02:30 PM.
    #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

  • #2
    Curiosity approved!

    Nice preparation there. Please share the rest.

    Tapatalk'd from my stupid phone!
    Last edited by Divya Sharan; 05-12-2014, 06:41 AM.
    Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
    Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

    Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
    Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
    ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
    P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

    Comment


    • #3

      Comment


      • #4
        Day 1 - Heading to Goa

        Thank you [MENTION=41586]Divya Sharan[/MENTION]. [MENTION=66432]joshi.varun91[/MENTION] Yes, I will be updating this thread day by day as much as possible subject to the Air-tel 3G internet tower availability :-)

        Day 1 - Heading to Goa:

        Exactly at 6:32 am I got a call from Dr. Nadakumar Sir. Since, I was 15 minutes late to the meeting point at Krishnagiri toll gate. After a quick check on the Bike condition, luggage bags and other stuff got a blessing from my Mom and started the ride. I have identified that front wheel air pressure in not being constant for at least a day, often getting low. There is no puncher and recently I changed the front tyre as well. It could be an alloy issue. My only confidence is I got a foot pump along with me so I am very much independent regard to the AIR and literally I myself seem as independent as AIR now

        Usually Dr.Sir will go for a breakfast ride every Sunday morning to McDonald nearby Krishnagiri at Shoolagiri. After a small G2G Dr.Sir went back to Krishnagiri and I am alone now heading towards Bangalore and for today I am going to Goa . Today would be a easy cake of ride since the road condition would be awesome and the climate is cool now near Bangalore though I am expecting a rainy day on the way. We will see.

        Luggage List:

        1. Saddle Bag - Cramster
        2. Tank Bag - Cramster
        3. Vanguard one side camera bag
        4. Laptop bag
        5. Tripod

        A Pic taken at McDonald, Shoolagiri:

        #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Day 1 - Heading to Goa

          Day 1: Pics of the Day 1:




















          After reaching, had dinner - Prawns Rava Fry and Rice.



          MOD Note: Please do not post pictures of helmetless riders. xBhp promotes safe riding! Thanks.
          Last edited by The Monk; 05-13-2014, 11:37 AM. Reason: Added Pics
          #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

          Comment


          • #6

            Comment


            • #7
              Day 2 & 3 : Control your Nerves on Curves

              Now I am in Mumbai: Day 3 – started from Krishnagiri - Goa - Mumbai

              Kilometer approximately - 1300 kms so for


              On 12th May (Day 2) when I woke up at my friend’s home it was 8:30 am. I and my friend met after 8 years that is after schooling we didn’t meet for long years. So my friend applied leave and decided to roam Goa. Well the Second day went by roaming Goa. Since I am not interested in alcohol Goa has become a normal touring spot. Though, varieties of sea food made me satisfied and made me feel like I am in different touring location. Since it was the first time for me visiting Goa I was exploring the route and was getting the information, places to visit for the another trip with fellow bikers from Krishnagiri. Surprising was the total revenue for Goa from tourism is 40% and major revenue is from mining. It was quite good day spent in Goa and came back to my friend’s home. For next day I have prepared to head towards Mumbai. And while choosing the route I preferred NH 17 route and that is going to be a full day ride to Mumbai.

              Control your Nerves on Curves:

              This sentence does its purpose on the road side boards. Yes, 591kms from Goa to Mumbai where 80% of the roads are curves. Hill tops and downs. So if you are a curves freak, take Goa –Mumbai NH 17 route and the whole day will be a cornering mania. In and around Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu most of the Highways are 4 lane roads and Goa to Mumbai is a 2 lane road and for the whole day in curves and it is a 2 lane road so the experience was mix of both horrible and fun. Beside the roads you will see a very beautiful rivers coming along with you and the views of the rivers are spectacular. I feel so special now and I think me doing great for myself because I am just enjoying the ride and the views, nature’s beauty and roads are just heaven feel I am experiencing for the last three days.

              Obstacles:

              Throughout the route from Goa to Mumbai there were many rubber strips on the road which should act as a speed breaker but no one has considered that even I didn't consider it and I rode the my bike with constant speed on the rubber strips and which has given very high impact and shock to the cables and wire. Connections of the Head light, Speedometer, indicators and so on. When I was at 105 kms to reach Mumbai headlights went off. And now I have to take care of it and have to reach Mumbai. Somehow I managed to find the right cable and wire which connects from switch to headlight has become loose and after tightening it the head light worked well and so reached Mumbai happily and safely.

              Koteeswaran –(Kotty 46) one of our xBhp friends from Chennai now stays in Mumbai now for his official project. I called him a day before and asked for a help to stay along with him and he very much invited me. After a fine sleep woke up and today 14th May 2014 writing this log in Mumbai. I will be heading any other place and the details will be shared tomorrow.

              Pics from Day 2 & 3:















              My Friend Sathya Narayanan










              Last edited by theHolyBiker; 05-14-2014, 12:40 PM.
              #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

              Comment


              • #8
                Day 4: Nice Day, worst Night

                Day 4: Nice Day, worst NightObstacles:

                The 100 km of poor road made me sick and got missed with two worst accidents. Thank God. And at 2:00 am searching for rooms in the hotel was a tough experience. First I have to wake him up the reception guy and need to check eh traffic and by knowing I was badly need the room in middle of the night simply they increased the room rent so after checking 3 hotel forth one was finalized and checked in at 2:45 am and went to sleep.













                ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                th
                #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

                Comment


                • #9
                  Re: Day 4: Nice Day, worst Night

                  Good to read and view. Go on.
                  A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

                  Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
                  My Ride To Sunderbans -
                  Hemnagar & Samsernagar
                  Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

                  Comment


                  • #10

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Leh, Himachal Pradesh -
                      #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Day 7: Delhi to Amritsar, Day 8: Amritsar to Udhampur, Day 9: Udhampur to Srinagar

                        It has become so long to update this thread. Though gonna fill the thread with all photographs I have taken during the whole ride. I will add the photographs from 6th day till 18th (last) day of the trip.

                        Day 6: In and around Delhi

                        Day 7: From Delhi to Amritsar (in between met my friend in Chandigarh)

                        Having a Coffee and planning for tomorrow's ride, in Delhi.



                        Getting the Bike ready, got few cable issues. Now it got set to Go..


                        Cow Crowded Highway



                        In which Way to Go...?



                        Having lunch with Dr. Balasubramaniam PGIMER, Chandigarh



                        He is wandering by Walk, I am wandering by Wheels..



                        We will see him (Sun) daily and the beauty never fades.









                        At Golden Temple, Amritsar.





                        ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                        Day 8: Amritsar to Udhampur

                        Wandering around India - Pakistan Border Curiosity taking me to the Pakistan but Indian army didn't allow me to.. Ha ha ha...



                        Heavy rainfall & wind stopped me to reach Srinagar today so Stay in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. Just 230 kms to reach Srinagar.



                        Day 9: Udhampur to Srinagar

                        Pumping the energy to climb Kashmir



                        It's just the start



                        I gonna ride through that way in few mins.



                        K 2 K - India is One



                        We can't see such a river curve in any other place than Kashmir.. I think so.



                        I need a break, but not here



                        My first Snow view to my eyes



                        Still 100 kms to reach Srinagar



                        Reached Srinagar Safely. Breath taking tunnel ride was so awesome. Video will be uploaded soon.




                        Last edited by theHolyBiker; 08-19-2014, 06:40 PM.
                        #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Re: Day 6: Delhi to Amritsar, Day 7: Amritsar to Udhampur, Day 8: Udhampur to Srinaga

                          Awesome ride buddy, I am too gonna live my dream ride next year

                          But riding solo requires lots of patience and attention
                          KTM RC390 - Current
                          Yamaha R15 v2 - Sold
                          Hero Hunk - Sold
                          An IT Engineer by profession and a rider by soul.


                          Delhi to Sach Pass - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/3...h-ka-darr.html
                          Delhi to Mana - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...xperience.html
                          Delhi to Munsyari - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ttrakhand.html
                          Spiti circuit - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/3...cuit-solo.html

                          Facebook

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Day 10: Srinagar to Leh (via Kargil), Day 11: In and around Leh, Day 12: Khardung La

                            Early morning Beauty. Mind blowing here for me. Srinagar Lake



                            Just the silence and me with the lake. Moments are precious



                            My nerves are getting close. Still I am going.



                            Rest Time



                            Yamaha R15 - He is the Best



                            Purity of the Water



                            Dream become true. Touching the snow, playing, running and jumping on it.



                            Highest point of 13479 ft in Srinagar to Leh Road



                            I have no words to explain such feel



                            Reached Leh around 11 pm night. It was thrilling ride experience to reach Leh during Night hours.



                            ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----


                            ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                            Adding two Videos
                            Srinagar to Kargil :-) - a small clip

                            Last edited by theHolyBiker; 08-19-2014, 06:48 PM. Reason: added videos
                            #TheHolyBiker | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              Re: Krishangiri (TN) to Khardung La (J&K) - 18 days, 10 States, 7000+ kms, 1 Bike, 1

                              Wow! Amazing ride there Thulashi! Stunning pics, way to go!!

                              Cheers & Ride Safe

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X