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    Hello Guys,

    Can I claim the above title.

    I am over 50 and still a biker at heart.

    Current objective being to get my dream bike and get back to India and start to ride on a regular basis for what is left ahead.

    Have been riding since 1971 (legally since 1977). Have riddent most of the Indian bikes from Enfield Crusader onwards.

    Currently owns a Rajdoot RD 350 in India, which I bought brand new in March 1985. Have about 58,000 km on clock and absolutely in stock condition except the seat covers and the blinkers (paint and chrome has been done up couple of times in the past). In storage most of the year for last 15 years.

    Have riddent extensively in South India until 1994. Couple of trips in the north and north east. Delhi Kulu-Manali and Calcutta-Darjeeling- Shillong being the most memmorable rides in India.

    Dabbled bit in the Rally scen from late 70s to mid 80s when the scene was still largely ameture affairs, with mixed results. But had the pleasure of hob-nobing with the who is who of biking in those days, with particularly fond memories of Late Chandrashekar

    Have been a careful rider but still had couple of nasty spills. Walked away and am writing this because of my HELMET.

    Have owned a Honda CBR 600 in the past. Currently renting bikes, when I need the 'fix'.

    I firmly believe that age is 'only a state of mind' and its up to you to live your life in whichever age you want.

    Best Regards & Ride Safe

    Ram

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    Welcome to xBhp
    The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


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    • #3
      welcome senior!! glad to see another RD owner who has bought it from the showroom directly. glad to see some of the pics of the bikes which u have owned and still owning. where in trivandrum do u live??
      Offering My entire life to the
      GOD of Speed......!!!!

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        Welcome to xbhp buddy....

        Loved your zeal...
        2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
        2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
        2006 - Eterno (sold)
        2008 - Dio (Owned)
        2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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        • #5
          A great intro there.. but sadly you cant be the senior most... we guys refuse to grow up.. so its all the same age group for us!!! lol! Welcome!! Hope to hear a lot of your experiences with bikes and the racing!


          My offerings to the gods of speed -

          - KTM Duke 200
          - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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          • #6
            Welcome Sirje...have a nice stay here
            the pathless path to the knowable unknown

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            • #7
              Shall i call you 'The Vintage Biker" Sir...
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ram_RD350 View Post
                Dabbled bit in the Rally scen from late 70s to mid 80s when the scene was still largely ameture affairs, with mixed results. But had the pleasure of hob-nobing with the who is who of biking in those days, with particularly fond memories of Late Chandrashekar
                Ram... Welcome !! ..

                Would love to hear stories and your experiences of the glorious rally scene in the 70s and 80s .. please tell us more! ..
                http://www.flickr.com/photos/sprotor/

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by joe350 View Post
                  welcome senior!! glad to see another RD owner who has bought it from the showroom directly. glad to see some of the pics of the bikes which u have owned and still owning. where in trivandrum do u live??
                  Joe,

                  Thanks for the welcome. I shall post the bike pictures soon.

                  I am at Poojapura.

                  Best Regards

                  Ram

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                  • #10
                    Hello Guys,

                    Thanks for the welcome posts.

                    I will try and post often as possible about my biking experience, rallying etc

                    I am mostly here to see what my more active bros are up to and experience the biking through them as I am not in a position to bike as often as I would like to.

                    Best Regards & Ride Safe

                    Ram

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                    • #11
                      Welcome to xBhp sir!
                      Its an honour to have a senior member like you here..
                      Wishing you many happy miles at xBhp..

                      My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                      The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                      • #12
                        welcome to our xbhp family ..its great to have you here
                        Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

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                        • #13
                          Welcome aboard, sir!
                          All men dream, but not equally. Those that dream at night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act upon their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. - T. E. Lawrence

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                          • #14
                            Tvm xbhpians welcome sir. u ve shown that biking is no way related to age and everyone have it in their heart..alwayz. Its very nice to know that you maintain your RD in pristine state even though you are abroad. Would love to see it when you are here. waiting to hear much more from you.
                            -varun
                            My New Blog : http://ridesaferidelong.blogspot.com/

                            Catch me in FB : http://www.facebook.com/varuntheunxpected

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                            • #15
                              thats what I said in my mind when I read the intro..
                              hearty welcome... to a man who is here to share the experiences of biking over 35 yrs.. (wow.. agn!!)..
                              I really wanna meet you n your ride(s) when you are coming to TVM..

                              Looking forward to hear inspiring stories of ageless biking...

                              Bt still dont consider you as a senior member here.. You are as young as we ppl are..
                              - Ren -
                              It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed

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