The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[aman15]

6 riders , super . Its gonna be fun ride

Please Do bring my Pen Drive

[nastrofaction]

We are not that frequent to this road beyond SmileStone Cafe, so not sure about the traffic condition though as per info the roads are pretty good.
We maintain speed of around 100-120 kmph on empty roads(with almost zero traffic i.e. in the early morning).
As time passes by, it obviously decreases. But not too slow as we'll be covering 500+ kms in a day.

P.S. We ride R15 not R1 , so speed should NOT be concern for anyone .
Feel free to join(with proper riding gears and documents).

Ride safe guys, will be on a ride to smilestone tomorrow as well. Might cross.

[imrandkhan]

Ride safe guys, will be on a ride to smilestone tomorrow as well. Might cross.

Thanks bro, you too take care

[puspal]

One day return ride to Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves, Aurangabad.

Date - 12th Jan 2013 (Saturday)

Meeting time - 6.15 am

Departure time - 6.30 am

Meeting point - Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar

Total ride distance: 520 kms (Approx)

Map -

Phoenix Market City to Phoenix Market City - Google Maps

Confirmed Riders:

1)Kuntal - R15
2)Gaurav - R15
3)Prabhat - R15
4)Imran- R15
5)Aman- CBR 250
6)Amrit- NS200

If interested please add your name.

Documents
a. Valid Driving License: MUST have and carry at all times
b. Bike Registration Papers: Original or Attested Photocopy
c. Bike Tax Certificate: Original or Attested Photocopy
d. Bike Insurance: Preferably a comprehensive insurance, personal insurance would be a plus.
e. PUC Certificate: A valid PUC certificate; especially if touring along with the group to pollution sensitive/monitored areas.

Safety Gear
a. Helmet: Has to be in good condition and preferably ISI/DOT certified
b. Thick Jacket/Riding Jacket: Must have inbuilt armour or external armour is also allowed
c. Gloves: Must cover vital points like knuckles and wrist. Cut/half gloves not allowed
d. Knee Guards: Either bionic or regular flex type. Should be worn inside trousers if non bionic.
e. Riding Boots/Sports Shoes/Army Boots: Anything that covers the foot well.
f. There is nothing that can better the protection of a full leather suit (if affordable). The preferred and most recommended piece of protection that your money can buy. Not compulsory though.

NOTE:
1. Any member found flouting the rules will be warned once before being banned permanently
2. Since the distance covered is gonna be 500+ kms in one day, this ride will demand lot more than just the riding skills

Guys one suggestion ... be careful at Ahamed Nagar. Its crowded. Road is good till Ahamed nagar. Best of luck have a safe ride.

[kuntalnag]

Ride safe guys, will be on a ride to smilestone tomorrow as well. Might cross.

thanks man...the ride was superb with pretty eventful incidents

Guys one suggestion ... be careful at Ahamed Nagar. Its crowded. Road is good till Ahamed nagar. Best of luck have a safe ride.

Thanks Puspal....got a taste of your word 'be careful' but in Aurangabad.
Sometime take a day off on weekend and come for a ride with us man

[imrandkhan]

Aurangabad, a great destination...

Aurangabad, a great destination...

Created a separate tourer thread for this ride . Taking the images off the the xbhp-offline-meets thread.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/25051-aurangabad-great-destination.html

[Sorcerer's apprentice]

Aurangabad, a great destination...

Superb Pics Imran bhai!
Had weirdly crazy incidents :P

[raj0690]

Aurangabad, a great destination...

Very Nice pics....It must have been fun, im sure....

[raj0690]

I want to buy gloves and knee gaurds...
1. Do they come in different types? if yes, which type should i opt for(in both)?
2. Are there any comfort issues?
3. Where do i get good stuff at reasonable prices? Dont want to go to probiker, camp. How is Laxmi Auto on JM road?
4. What would the approx. cost be?
5. I aint planning to buy a jacket soon. I usually wear my sweatshirt during rides. Is this fine? or would you suggest buying some more protection gear? (I know that the jacket comes with padding for shoulder, back and elbows). If yes, then what type?

Recently i checked out knee gaurds and gloves from FOX. Please also suggest any specific company/brands? Thanks in advance

[kartikpai]

Replies inline .

I want to buy gloves and knee gaurds...
1. Do they come in different types? if yes, which type should i opt for(in both)?
-- Yes , depends on cost , quality & comfort. I have used DSG Primal & it was served me good. DSG & Cramster were the two major stake holders for buying riding gear out here in pune. There is probiker too. Knee guards are basically of two types - Bionic & Non Bionic .I prefer bionic knee guards by.
2. Are there any comfort issues?
-- At first you will feel a bit weird , but once you get used to it : it just starts feeling normal .
3. Where do i get good stuff at reasonable prices? Dont want to go to probiker, camp. How is Laxmi Auto on JM road?
-- No clue about laxmi auto . DSG - Camp & Cramster - Karve Road are two destinations you can check out.
4. What would the approx. cost be?
-- Gloves : Appx 1000 - 2000
Knee Guard : Appx 1500 - 5000
Jacket : Appx 3500 - 12000 +
5. I aint planning to buy a jacket soon. I usually wear my sweatshirt during rides. Is this fine? or would you suggest buying some more protection gear? (I know that the jacket comes with padding for shoulder, back and elbows). If yes, then what type?
-- Sweatshirt is not something that will replace a riding jacket. Always advisable to buy a proper riding jacket & till that you can borrow additional elbow guards from someone you know. But that's not a work around for all the time.
Recently i checked out knee gaurds and gloves from FOX. Please also suggest any specific company/brands? Thanks in advance
-- Some good & affordable brand
Jacket & Gloves - DSG , Cramster , Scoyoco
Knee Guards - I got an A* second hand sparingly used from one of our forum members. You can try A* (super comfortable) . I do not have much idea about other brands for knee guards.

Cheers ,
Pai

P.S I am out of biking scenario for quiet sometime now so what ever posted here is according to my knowledge in past. So please do not hurl abuses on me

[kuntalnag]

Superb Pics Imran bhai!
Had weirdly crazy incidents :P

he he
And the 3rd last pic is the reflection of what just happened few Kms back

[Sorcerer's apprentice]

he he
And the 3rd last pic is the reflection of what just happened few Kms back

In the same pic. I'm busy washing my face.. Sleepy head ..
Night riding was fun too 'coz nothing was visible due to high beam of on coming vehicles. Holy mother of bright lights

[trustvishwas]

In the same pic. I'm busy washing my face.. Sleepy head

I thought you were crying and others consoling you ..

[ayush_1980]

RTO agent contacts in Pune

Good Day All,
I'm looking to get a NOC for a bike with Pune's regn due to relcoation to Jaipur. The bike is in Jaipur at present. I've the following queries:
1. Do I need to bring the bike to Pune for the NOC formalities?
2. Can anyone please share the contact info of RTO agents near Wakad/Pimple Saudagar area in Pune. I'd like to check how much they'll charge to get the NOC.
3. What are your experiences in getting the NOC in Pune with/without taking help of RTO agents.


Regards,
Ayush

[rohitlc]

G2G Tomorrow , 16th Jan ,8pm at Grubshup