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    Wannabe Wanderer

    Hello my fellow XBhpians,

    I'm Abhishek from Bangalore, soon to be the owner of RE Classic-500 (chrome).

    I love touring, and I believe it's the journey that matters more than the destination!

    Also, I'm pretty new to the biking scene, any suggestions, tips would be great! (I've been reading MAX, it's a great read to appreciate nuances of biking)
    Though being a Bulleteer is bit of a cliche these days, I've always wanted to own a bullet and man, am I happy!

    Sorry I can be quite a chatterbox

    Hope we'll have a good run eh?!

    Cheers!
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    Re: Wannabe Wanderer

    Hi Abhishek

    Welcome to xBhp
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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    • #3
      Re: Wannabe Wanderer

      Hi abhishek

      Welcome to xbhp. Do check out the bangalore g2g thread, appart from just the rides, we also have these chit chat sessions were u can basically talk your heart out and also meet fellow bikers

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      • #4
        Re: Wannabe Wanderer

        Happy 'Bulleting' friend. Oh sorry and welcome to xBHP. Maybe my focus was more on the new RE500 .
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        • #5
          Re: Wannabe Wanderer

          Welcome mate
          RE500.. Real good choice you have made..
          Hope you and the bull get along nicely..
          Rode safe and have fun..
          Do update us here when you get the bull with pics and your experience..
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          Ride safe and have fun.
          Regards
          Nadeem

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          • #6
            Re: Wannabe Wanderer

            Thanks people!
            [MENTION=37862]snehithpereira[/MENTION] I look forward to the meet you all up.
            [MENTION=62914]petrolhead_chn[/MENTION] yeah thanks mate! I know she can be the eyecandy of all men out there, but she's mine and mine only!
            [MENTION=60608]nadz11.ns[/MENTION] Sure, I will upload pics as soon as I get her delivered!

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            • #7
              Re: Wannabe Wanderer

              welcome to xBhp ...!!
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              • #8
                Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                Welcome to xBhp, mate! as I see that you're already into quality discussions.
                Do share your experiences here as well as in offline meets. Hope to see you soon.
                BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
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                • #9
                  Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                  [MENTION=48174]chaosaddict[/MENTION] yeah even I can't wait to get rolling but well, the delivery got delayed, the showroom guy said it's because there was some recall issue on Classic 500.
                  Any news about it? I'd never heard of recalls by Royal Enfield till now, and I'm sure it'll lift a lot of eyebrows and would be a big news if it's true.

                  Hence dunno if the showroom guy is delaying, He says he'll get the bike by end of Sept and in middle of all this I'm travelling to the U.S this November.. So I'm apprehensive of getting the delivery. One thought is to buy, finish 500 Kms, down all fluids and park it in home, or to get the delivery once I come back.

                  Which one'd be better? Please help me out

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                  • #10
                    Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                    Welcome Abhi, enjoy your stay here and all the very best on your new RE1

                    Cheers & Ride Safe

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                    • #11
                      Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                      Hiya Abhi,

                      Welcome to the xBhp community...

                      We got another bull tamer among our midst then... Enjoy your ride mate.

                      And as mentioned earlier, keep an eye out or subscribe this thread below for the xBhp Bangalore scene.

                      xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/xbhp-offline-meets-g2gs/4894-bangalore-kadambam-g2g-thread.html


                      Cheers.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                        Originally posted by Abhi shek View Post
                        @chaosaddict yeah even I can't wait to get rolling but well, the delivery got delayed, the showroom guy said it's because there was some recall issue on Classic 500.
                        Any news about it? I'd never heard of recalls by Royal Enfield till now, and I'm sure it'll lift a lot of eyebrows and would be a big news if it's true.

                        Hence dunno if the showroom guy is delaying, He says he'll get the bike by end of Sept and in middle of all this I'm travelling to the U.S this November.. So I'm apprehensive of getting the delivery. One thought is to buy, finish 500 Kms, down all fluids and park it in home, or to get the delivery once I come back.

                        Which one'd be better? Please help me out
                        Hmmm..... It'll depend mate! If you think that September end is accurate and you'll have ample time to clock 500 kms before leaving to US, go ahead. On the contrary, if the showroom is not transparent about the delivery then it would be advisable to take it after you come back (subjective to your duration of stay). REs need care and you just don't wanna leave it back lying in your garage. Based on your situation and dates, do the calculation and take a call but I wouldn't advise to keep the bike lying if you're off for a longer duration.
                        BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
                        Instagram - chaosaddict666 (follow for atypical uploads on heavy metal, bikes, alcohol, chakna, life, fashion yada, yada)
                        YouTube - chaosaddict666 (Disclaimer: crappiest uploads ever, viewer discretion is advised)                        ​

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                        • #13
                          Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                          Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                          I wouldn't advise to keep the bike lying if you're off for a longer duration.
                          Exactly what even I was thinking. I'll be gone for around 4 months. But then, I also don't wanna let it go when it's delivered, or it'll go off to someone else, and the next time I want they'll delay again.
                          With Stirling quality Product comes a shitty marketing attitude
                          My friend says if I down all the fluids from the bike and keep it, it'll be fine. Your views on this?

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                            Originally posted by Abhi shek View Post
                            Exactly what even I was thinking. I'll be gone for around 4 months. But then, I also don't wanna let it go when it's delivered, or it'll go off to someone else, and the next time I want they'll delay again.
                            With Stirling quality Product comes a shitty marketing attitude
                            My friend says if I down all the fluids from the bike and keep it, it'll be fine. Your views on this?
                            Four months is quite the time for a bike to be lying still. Also, what you said about 'coming back & re-booking' is true too, so the best bet would be to take delivery and follow this - How to keep a motorcycle when not in use? - Yahoo! Answers India

                            This should work!!
                            BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
                            Instagram - chaosaddict666 (follow for atypical uploads on heavy metal, bikes, alcohol, chakna, life, fashion yada, yada)
                            YouTube - chaosaddict666 (Disclaimer: crappiest uploads ever, viewer discretion is advised)                            ​

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                            • #15
                              Re: Wannabe Wanderer

                              Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                              Four months is quite the time for a bike to be lying still. Also, what you said about 'coming back & re-booking' is true too, so the best bet would be to take delivery and follow this - How to keep a motorcycle when not in use? - Yahoo! Answers India

                              This should work!!
                              [MENTION=48174]chaosaddict[/MENTION] Thanks, Even found one: How to Winterize Your Motorcycle: 14 Steps - wikiHow Feel even this is ok. Anyway, once I get the bike, I'll make sure to meet you all offline atleast once before I go.

                              Thanks a lot!

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