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**aargee** · 07-08-2010, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by cbz xtreme View Post

In one pic, there was another couple in another bike. Can you tell what bike it is..?

(my crude guess MT).

Its a HD; probably a Heritage Classic or Road King

**dual disc 200** · 07-08-2010, 06:34 PM

Mind blowing stuff man.........! Seriously no words...for ur better half to get involved in this trip with u...!

**sakthi_nj** · 07-08-2010, 06:47 PM

Tremendous

Awesome man. It was great you see that your partner never curses for biking

rather she enjoyed with as a pillion. Riding a bike for 1000 miles, that too with your dear to whom you want share all in your life.

Hope you had the pleasures at a time.
I wish my girl should read this thread.

**RanjithMN** · 07-08-2010, 07:00 PM

Congrats Rocky.
I tried to rent a bike this time in Riyadh...dint work out,not as easy as in US!

but next time i have to!

Considering your wife probably dint have much pillion experiences before how well did she enjoy the trip?

and BTW,yes all big bike have their clutch almost at the end,just like my FZ16 :P

**Rockkyyy** · 07-09-2010, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Haroon View Post

Wow Rocky. The ride & pics look amazing. Adi-poli! I am tuned in.
Have a dream- Believe in it and work towards it. It happens.

Congrats on many fronts to you. The marriage, the ride etc. Also congrats to your wife on her maiden trip. I know how it feels to ride with your better half after my wife also did her maiden trip in Europe. Maybe next time try a bike with a top box, so you get additional storage space and wife will have a back support and will be more reassuring for her

. Also worth investing in a not too expensive Chatterbox HJC50 intercom (or if you wish a more expensive bluetooth set)- makes it more enjoyable when you can constantly converse with your partner on the ride.

True, the guys at ADV are just amazing when it comes to guidance. Ride safe & wish you many many more miles of safe & enjoyable riding.

Thank you Chetta - I sat on a GS - it was took big on me - but I can ride. But didnt want to take that big risk on a maiden ride. She was pretty much comfortable - didnt complain even though she had to holdthe tent and sleeping bag. Nextime will try to take a bigger bike - this was more of a trial run to how how is touring in US

. Yeah intercom is a nice idea.

Originally posted by HydroXidE View Post

Hey Ashwin.. awesome trip-log man .. waiting for more ..
Congrats on your marriage.. awaiting more photos.. the weather looks great. post some pics of the tent / camping area etc.

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Whoa. Awesome stuff, Ashwin

Breathtaking visuals, i must say. We want more!!

Thank you Praveen. Yaah those pics are on the way.

Originally posted by harishkumarko View Post

Mindblowing sir! The pics were just

! Your trip has boosted my inspiration towards touring! And wish you a happy married life

.

Thank you

Originally posted by cbz xtreme View Post

@Rockkyyy: First of Wish you a happy married life.
Second. The road in fog is just mind blowing. <applause>

The Fz looks so beautiful. How much was the rent..? Were you given spare kits also..?

In one pic, there was another couple in another bike. Can you tell what bike it is..?

(my crude guess MT).

Do shower us with some more pics.

The other bike is HD. With bike they had given a puncture kit and road side assistance no in case of any issues. See sporty rentals online.

Originally posted by archistar View Post

Good to see you riding there Ashwin, FZ is one of my personal fav.Just loved your ride there, hope you are planning for few more as you have the license now

Yeah man its awesome its a dream on curves. I wish I was solo - hope my wife is not reading it. he he - she is still getting used to leaning

quite nervous when i do that.

Originally posted by Makky View Post

The greenery and the mist remind me of my hometown-Sakaleshpur in Karnataka.
The photos are very good. Hope, your ride on FZ6 was exciting

. The bike you are talking about is a Harley Davidson. Waiting for more, mate.

From ZMA to FZ6 - the excitement is much more. But I some how felt refinement is not that great.

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Its a HD; probably a Heritage Classic or Road King

Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post

Mind blowing stuff man.........! Seriously no words...for ur better half to get involved in this trip with u...!

Thank you..

Originally posted by sakthi_nj View Post

Awesome man. It was great you see that your partner never curses for biking

rather she enjoyed with as a pillion. Riding a bike for 1000 miles, that too with your dear to whom you want share all in your life.

Hope you had the pleasures at a time.
I wish my girl should read this thread.

Thanks and yes she like bike ride than on a car.

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

Congrats Rocky.
I tried to rent a bike this time in Riyadh...dint work out,not as easy as in US!

but next time i have to!

Considering your wife probably dint have much pillion experiences before how well did she enjoy the trip?

and BTW,yes all big bike have their clutch almost at the end,just like my FZ16 :P

Yeah here its quite easy , your Indian license and a Plastic Card is good enough to get a bike. I have toured on FZ16 - but this is much lesser than that.

**Sunny** · 07-09-2010, 07:06 AM

Great stuff! Congrats to you both for a nice ride! Great pics there as well!

We have just got a Scalarider G4 pair set for us and it works phenomenally well inter-bike as well. Even at speeds of 150kmph we can hear each other (though anot as clearly as at speeds of 100 kmph or so). Look around for a pair, it will go a long way in creating a more memorable experience, even if its just between rider - pillion.

**cbz xtreme** · 07-09-2010, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Its a HD; probably a Heritage Classic or Road King

Originally posted by Rockkyyy View Post

The other bike is HD. With bike they had given a puncture kit and road side assistance no in case of any issues. See sporty rentals online.

@Aargee: you are great. Bike encyclopedia.

@Rockyyy: Can you post some more pictures ..?

**strider** · 07-09-2010, 07:27 PM

Fanatstic ride Ashwin...loved your pic of the bird with that lantern(correct me if Iam wrong)..

Great to know that even your better half supports and loves touring...
It is very tough to find some-one who is a good pillion...

looking forward for more pics...

PS: Is it necessary to get an US 2-wheeler license to ride a bike or an Indian or International license will do?

**suvo** · 07-09-2010, 10:59 PM

Great trip...some nice pics...and congrats for the FZ6...

**Rockkyyy** · 07-10-2010, 12:06 AM

Thank you sunny.

More Pics on Day 1

Originally posted by strider View Post

Fanatstic ride Ashwin...loved your pic of the bird with that lantern(correct me if Iam wrong)..

Great to know that even your better half supports and loves touring...
It is very tough to find some-one who is a good pillion...
looking forward for more pics...

PS: Is it necessary to get an US 2-wheeler license to ride a bike or an Indian or International license will do?

Thank you. Indian license will do in Texas. Different states has different rules.
And good to have International Driving Permit.

Originally posted by suvo View Post

Great trip...some nice pics...and congrats for the FZ6...

I didnt buy it

**simba_smiles** · 07-10-2010, 12:13 AM

@Rockkyyy...

Fantastic narration, and lovely photos doing the vivid story telling alongside.

The red FZ sure looks stunning, with all the right curves at the right places!

Yamaha would do India a huge favour should they launch this bike officially here.

.....Simba

**kiran_borra** · 07-10-2010, 12:32 AM

Amazing Trip and Pics brother

Simply Mind blowing

**Rockkyyy** · 07-10-2010, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by simba_smiles View Post

@Rockkyyy...

Fantastic narration, and lovely photos doing the vivid story telling alongside.

The red FZ sure looks stunning, with all the right curves at the right places!

Yamaha would do India a huge favour should they launch this bike officially here.
.....Simba

Thank you and yeah wish they bring this in. Its a great tool for touring.
And as per the Rental guy its much more refined and good for touring than 650R as per his/customers experience.

Yamaha - you can bring this one - are you guys hearing ?

Originally posted by kiran_borra View Post

Amazing Trip and Pics brother

Simply Mind blowing

Thanks buddy.

MG · 07-10-2010, 11:13 AM

Rockkyyy is back with what he does best. Rain+Fog+Greenery

Originally posted by Rockkyyy View Post

So this is more of like a Honeymoon Ride

I liked this line very much. People here will be jealous after reading that beacuse not everyone gets such an opportunity

**Rockkyyy** · 07-14-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post

Rockkyyy is back with what he does best. Rain+Fog+Greenery

I liked this line very much. People here will be jealous after reading that beacuse not everyone gets such an opportunity

Thanks MG - Now you can change the thread title to "We 2 ours 6 !!, A Honey Moon Ride in US "

he he

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