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  • #91
    Lovely pictures. Looks like cloud/fog covered green trees are one of my weaknesses.

    Originally posted by ken cool View Post
    But Manan got me soon after. It was one great ride. Incredibly memorable. Seldom have I enjoyed riding with guys on roads like these like the way I did this time.
    Liked the text describing the duel through the twisties. Felt like I was right there.
    Often I have seen riding with faster guys make yo go faster than normal.

    Originally posted by ken cool View Post
    We know that Vivek is a good rider. But he is a great driver too. He managed the whole show with a 12 month old kid in his car and taking the curves on the hills quite fast.
    Just a query, how did the yr old kid handled the motion sickness in twisties? My 2.9yr old daughter on her first visit to twisties threw up after I took a few corners.
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    • #92
      Originally posted by nav75 View Post
      Lovely pictures. Looks like cloud/fog covered green trees are one of my weaknesses.

      Liked the text describing the duel through the twisties. Felt like I was right there.
      Thanks for reading and the appreciation.

      Originally posted by nav75 View Post
      Often I have seen riding with faster guys make yo go faster than normal.
      Absolutely true. On my own, I would have never gone that fast. With Nitin on my tail permanently and Manan ahead, I did whatever I managed to do.

      Originally posted by nav75 View Post
      Just a query, how did the yr old kid handled the motion sickness in twisties? My 2.9yr old daughter on her first visit to twisties threw up after I took a few corners.
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      • #93
        Ladybird pic was just superb Ken..!!

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        • #94
          Concluded...not quite!!!

          I'm trying my hand at writing a trip log and while on the trip tried my hand at photography as well...will be uploading both in a couple of days...

          Watch this space...

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          • #95
            Good exciting write up specially Nitin, Manan and your ride downhill...it was great Ken Da and yes the Ladybird pic is excellent enjoyed reading through the log and the pics

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            • #96
              Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
              Ladybird pic was just superb Ken..!!
              Thanks... however it was not shot by me! Look at the watermark!

              Originally posted by nitinjit View Post
              Concluded...not quite!!!

              I'm trying my hand at writing a trip log and while on the trip tried my hand at photography as well...will be uploading both in a couple of days...

              Watch this space...
              Ah! I will be eagerly watching this place...

              Originally posted by Shivanshu View Post
              Good exciting write up specially Nitin, Manan and your ride downhill...it was great Ken Da and yes the Ladybird pic is excellent enjoyed reading through the log and the pics
              I enjoyed it too. Real good fun!

              And the Ladybird picture was not shot by me!
              The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


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              • #97
                vow.. the log was superb Ken,.!!
                the corner commentary was really thrilling, enjoyed each part.. thanks for sharing..!


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                • #98
                  Loved the macros, and the pic with the clouds above the roads and yes another wonderful piece of narration there. Thanks for the tips, I believe that is a wonderful idea for bikers going to Leh specially the the polythene over the socks, this will certainly make river crossings a bit easier.
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                  • #99
                    Just saw the video. My favorite biker was the Chetak guy at 1minute 48 seconds. Amazing cornering skills with that 4 foot high luggage on his rear seat.

                    More seriously though, I love this thread!
                    Looking forward to more such rides from y'all.

                    BTW, personally I still don't have the guts to ride like that on narrow two-lane highways.

                    Kudos to you guys.
                    Last edited by 46wannabe; 08-26-2009, 01:41 PM.
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                    2)Thou shalt respect one's own life and the live's of other road users.
                    3)Thou shalt respect one's own bike.
                    4)Love thy bike as thy self.
                    5)Always wear safety gear.
                    6)Alcohol is a strict NO!
                    7)Thou may lust after thy neighbour's bike specially if its of the R1 kind!
                    8)Thou shalt ride with 'ultra-most' care and caution when on Indian roads.
                    9)Thou shalt never leave the engine running at long traffic halts.
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                    • I did not read the text till now. Lovely macros, I must say, especially the ladybug (second picture). I believe it was clicked with the Sony DSC digi-cam? I am dying to take out my 100mm lens now!
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                      • Originally posted by ken cool View Post
                        Thanks... however it was not shot by me! Look at the watermark!
                        Ohh Darn..!! I didnt see that..!!

                        Then you can convey my comments to her..!

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                        • Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post
                          vow.. the log was superb Ken,.!!
                          the corner commentary was really thrilling, enjoyed each part.. thanks for sharing..!
                          Good you enjoyed.

                          Originally posted by biker boy View Post
                          Loved the macros, and the pic with the clouds above the roads and yes another wonderful piece of narration there. Thanks for the tips, I believe that is a wonderful idea for bikers going to Leh specially the the polythene over the socks, this will certainly make river crossings a bit easier.
                          It would. I did not use them during my trip to Leh coz I was riding a scooter and the river crossings were a breeze!

                          Originally posted by 46wannabe View Post
                          Just saw the video. My favorite biker was the Chetak guy at 1minute 48 seconds. Amazing cornering skills with that 4 foot high luggage on his rear seat.

                          More seriously though, I love this thread!
                          Looking forward to more such rides from y'all.

                          BTW, personally I still don't have the guts to ride like that on narrow two-lane highways.

                          Kudos to you guys.
                          That Chetak guy kinda scared me with his luggage tottering from side to side. I was expecting him to topple any moment in front of me!

                          Originally posted by Aryan View Post
                          I did not read the text till now. Lovely macros, I must say, especially the ladybug (second picture). I believe it was clicked with the Sony DSC digi-cam? I am dying to take out my 100mm lens now!
                          Yes... here it is...
                          Camera Make: SONY
                          Camera Model: DSC-W70
                          Image Date: 2009:08:15 13:00:30
                          Flash Used: No (Auto)
                          Focal Length: 6.3mm
                          Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
                          Aperture: f/7.1
                          ISO equiv: 100
                          Exposure Bias: -0.30
                          White Balance: Auto
                          Metering Mode: Matrix
                          Exposure: program (Auto)
                          Exposure Mode: Manual

                          This is what I like about tinypic. The Exif stays with the pic. In Photobucket or Imageshack of Flickr, the Exif is removed.

                          Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
                          Ohh Darn..!! I didnt see that..!!

                          Then you can convey my comments to her..!
                          Will convey your appreciation to her sir.
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                          • Nice writeups and nice video , loved the way RTR180 performed and the twistes were awesome!!

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                            • 1 video is pending mostprobably

                              very nice Ken da... the macro is really lovely
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                              • Lovely photos and nice log there!

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