Hi Guys,
Let me share my experiense when I srarted riding in 1966. My Bike was Royal Enfield Bullet bought new for a princely sum of Rs.5500. The fuel cost at that time was 70 paisa per litre and a tank full cost me around Rs 10.
I was doing my House Surgeonsy at Stanley Medicals at Madras as it was known than. From that time onwards I have always traveled to my native place krishnagiri a distance of 250 kms only on my bike.
The roads were usually single lane but the traffic was very sparse and I could travel at 90 to 100 kms per hour . Petrol bunks were very few and you had to sure you had enough fuel to get you to your destination or else you had wait some kind hearted person to give you a lift as ther were few buses.
You did not have Dhabas where you can take a break. There were trees on both sides off the highway and sceenery was good . You rarely met fellow bikers on the road because as I said earlier buying a bike was only for the afluent. I used to cover the distance of 250 kms in about 4 hrs without any stop. Given the choise to choose riding in the 60's and present I will still prefer the good old days.

Vannakkam Doctor!!

Respect !! respect !! only respect

It is a honor for guys like me to be associated with a" True Blue Biker" like you at least in this wonderful forum!!

Let you good work continue...yes, I mean both Riding & sharing your experiences about the age old G oldies .here in this forum

Cheers!!
Muthu Kumar kanakachalam

Vannakkam Doctor!!

Respect !! respect !! only respect

It is a honor for guys like me to be associated with a" True Blue Biker" like you at least in this wonderful forum!!

Let you good work continue...yes, I mean both Riding & sharing your experiences about the age old G oldies .here in this forum

Cheers!!
Muthu Kumar kanakachalam

Thank you sir for your appreciation , I should be the one who should appreciate your passion for vintage and classic bikes you have in your collection. I read about it in the Hindu Paper 'Torq Auto Expo' at Anokha 2012. Hats of to you.Any one can buy a new bike but buying and restoring antique bikes needs real passion and perseverance. You have a wonderful hobby and I hope it will motivate others to follow in your foot steps.Keep it up sir and God bless you.Hope to see you in person and your fantastic bike collections when I make a visit to Coimbatore.

Thank you sir for your appreciation , I should be the one who should appreciate your passion for vintage and classic bikes you have in your collection. I read about it in the Hindu Paper 'Torq" Auto Expo' at Anokha 2012. God bless you.Hope to see you in person .