Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Man 5000 km solo u have my respect buddy
Me to wanna travel on my ns wid my frnds but they are a** hole they always cancelled my plan by saying "nxt month chalenge bhai pakka" 😡😡

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Nice write-up there.

Sent from my Xperia L.

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

LoL...buddy if u've passion for riding, then don't depend on anyone. It's just you and you companion (bike).
So make it happen.
P.S. If you ever need a company, then contact me anytime. I am ever ready for rides. :P

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Sure buddy [emoji106]
M planning a trip for chitrakoot fall ( jagadalpur) [emoji6]

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heck how could I miss this...just read all this in one shot... one word gourav da-amazing the t-log, the passion, the commitment everything. if we could talked earlier, may be this one was not done in solo mode but nevertheless, may be next time....also please share your views on pre motul and post motul oil usage experience

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

He is such a passionate rider.I just like it

Agreed please do compare with dtsi and motul,especially speed after 100 speed as to how the bike behaved

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Could not have been said in a better way buddy

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Apologies guys I was out on business for a few days , just got back and have started writing the next section of the travelogue - for my return back.

As far as DTSi vs Motul goes, there is a reason why Motul is the world leader in engine oil. The 7100 is just brilliant on the highway - minimal heating, ability of handling the engine at high speeds. I agree it is a bit harsh at the beginning of the day when the engine oil is not warm but once it does warm up it works like a charm. Engine vibrations, whatever little there were, were significantly reduced. With over a 100 kgs of load on the plus the bike's own weight (the NS is by no means light) i could accelerate from 60 to 110 in no time without downshifting from the 6th gear.

At about 750 - 800 a litre it is a trifle high of a migration cost but it proves its worth. With a drain interval which is much longer than the DTSi, the DTSi at about 400 a litre turns out to be the more expensive proposition. Not to forget the benefits it gives for engine longevity and reduction in maintenance costs due to lesser wear and tear and slicker gear changes. Calculate it mathematically and it would make much more logic migrating to a Motul 7100 or 5100. Post Motul has been a revelation.

P.S - Spoke to my service center guy and he confirmed for me that if the engine grade of Motul is same as the DTSi oil (in case of NS - 20W50) the engine warranty does not get void. Opinions may differ based on the service center managers preference and reluctance to let owners migrate from DTSi.

Hope this helps guys. Please feel free to drop a PM or something in case you need any more info.

Road Shredder - Keep in touch for Delhi - Leh coming up next year !!

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Thanks buddy Yups I am guessing then there would be two mad men writing this travelogue.. hahaha but next time for sure mate

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Thanks buddy Yups I am guessing then there would be two mad men writing this travelogue.. hahaha but next time for sure mate

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The pleasure is mine Sir

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

ya bro sure for next ride. will be in touch. please check your pm.
on the oil- did you try to put motul 300v as it is 10w40 which requires less time to retain its fluidity in low temperatures or there is specific reason in putting motul 7100

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Brilliant trip! I can only imagine all the things that you've seen on this sojourn!

P.S: How did you take photos while riding? Sorry to sound like a noob, just curious!

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Bro I used 7100 because of the same engine grade oil plus its good for highways and not to forget it helps prolong the engine life by reducing wear and tear of the engine internals. No doubt 300V is a better oil for performance but at the same time it is for out and out racing and does not help prolong engine life, so i have read. plus 300V has a different oil rating which would void the warranty of the engine whereas 7100 is the same grade 20W50

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Thanks buddy. You are absolutely right. I have seen things which I could only have imagined for example; the beauty of the ghats, the winding roads smooth as butter through the mountains, riding through clouds wetting your visor, gloves, jacket, jeans.... it was heaven bro.. totally ! It might sound pretty normal to people living down there but for me it was an experience since all we get to see up here are concrete jungles with smog clouding the skies.

Nothing like sounding a noob bro.. some were taken by a SLR while standing... when i knew i was riding slow i had it round my neck (though i would strongly recommend it not be done since i did face certain issues which could have gone wrong on a bad day...lesson learnt) ... others were taken from the helmet cam i got hold of from aliexpress for 1700 bucks

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Hello Gaurav,


My trip is near, So, wanted to ask the Hotel Names, Location with tariffs to stay at night on the way from bangalore to delhi.

Please reply ASAP.

You are a true Rider bro,
Respect & Salute to you Gaurav,

Thanks

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Awe-inspiring

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Thank you Sir !

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Hi Kashish,

On the return I took a route through Goa. If you are taking that route then you could look at airbnb for some brilliant and crazily cheap options though I could be wrong considering that we are in the peak season for Goa tourism.

If you would be riding to Pune from Bangalore, check out Hotel Satish Executive. Its about 500 mts off the Bangalore Pune bypass when you would taking a right from Bhumkar Chowk considering you would be coming from Bangalore. The biggest landmark is Indira College of Science and Commerce. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 865

Hotel Alpha in Vadodra (Oyo property) is located near the railway station. Tariff through Goibibo - INR 740

Udaipur - Greco Guest House, Near Lal Ghat, Lake Pichola Tariff through airbnb - INR 1000

Bro, do you mind my asking what route are you gonna be taking for the ride ?

Thanks dude for the kind words. Mutual respect and admiration for trying something so crazy albeit not undoable

Have a safe trip my friend. Lemme know your dates in Delhi, we could catch up for a beer.

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Hi gaurav,

I will be travelling via pune-vadodra-udaipur-delhi route only, as advised by you. Can you please PM me detailed route.

Thanks

Re: 15 days ... 5000 kms .... 1 Pulsar 200 NS ... 1 soul

Surely we will meet