The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[tourer_kashif]

I feel the safety initiative(read motomentors) taken by Sagar,Tenhut and others are safe enough to practice cornering in controlled environment near Lavasa.
As far as other groups are concerned we can educate/convince them,and stay away from them unless their adrenaline level comes down to sanity.

Infact I would go on to say that these morons are our opportunity to learn and understand that madness cannot sustain long.(not blaming any particular rider but the group of hooligans on roads)

And its not just about Lavasa its about all the highways we undertake.

[Technocrat]

Damn this is really sad & also frustrating to know that after all the talks of safety something like this happened.

Btw how did he Die as in people crash but dying due to crashing in Lavasa is unheard of.

Also for safety, in a city where people oppose helmet rule, where educated people in IT & other companies hang their helmets on bike while riding so that it can be worn within campus, expecting mirrors to be compulsory is next to impossible.

As for making it mandatory in rides well while this can be done, but then again what could you do about the nut on the saddle?

I am not talking specific to this case as I dont know that person & his riding & I sincerely hope that his soul RIP.

[niranjanvaidya]

The news is seriously bad and we all pray for the one who lost his life. May his soul rest in peace.

On a mature note, I for one agree with Inder and feel that all theory and restraint are there for a couple of rides after such bad incidents.
I also agree with Rohan that Pune xbhpians are probably the safest. the question is, how safe?
It is high time that we started being stern about protocols and procedures. Pune xBhpians, be ready for a meet today or tomorrow. Would appreciate if you all turn up in all strength.

[prashant Gosavi]

safe driving

I would like to participate in the proposed safety meet . Perhaps , I can chip in by giving some inputs by virtue of having driven many bikes from 50 to 1200 cc for 28 years . Please can you inform me of the meet schedule. Thanks.

[trustvishwas]

So, practically there's no use discussing such things which stays put only for 1-2 rides and then we are back to square one. So, there's only one solution to all of this.."Pls. quit going there"..

I would not completely agree with this. I have never seen anyone from our group riding in an irresponsible manner. The problem lies with other groups. In fact, yesterday in the morning, Sagar specifically told leader of the other group to ride in a more sane manner. That was couple of hours before the accident. I personally was terrified about the way those guys were taking blind corners.

the answer is a little thing weighing 300-400gms may be...ur brain.. u can be a better rider only if ur brain is performing at optimum level in terms of reflexes data analysis and on Emotional level.

+1 on that

I feel the safety initiative(read motomentors) taken by Sagar,Tenhut and others are safe enough to practice cornering in controlled environment near Lavasa.
As far as other groups are concerned we can educate/convince them,and stay away from them unless their adrenaline level comes down to sanity.

Infact I would go on to say that these morons are our opportunity to learn and understand that madness cannot sustain long.

And its not just about Lavasa its about all the highways we undertake.

Completely agree with Kashif.

On a mature note, I for one agree with Inder and feel that all theory and restraint are there for a couple of rides after such bad incidents.
I also agree with Rohan that Pune xbhpians are probably the safest. the question is, how safe?
It is high time that we started being stern about protocols and procedures.

Here I am forced to disagree with you. I am a newbee here but on the rides I have been to, I have seen safety considered as of prime importance. Not even once have I seen it slipping off. Of course, NV is a old hand at riding so this may be true in other instances.

Completely agree about being stern about protocols and procedures.

What is actually needed is a joint meeting of all the riding groups in pune.

[satyenpoojary]

RIP, I agree with Nav and Rohan and all!
My only point is that we being safe does not necessarily translate into me being alive.... there are a zillion jackasses in pune who literaly try to run you down! A million cagers who drive with one hand glued to the phone...

There was a flash mob thing that I wanted to discuss with the group... this may not be the right time but I guess we will still discuss that on the weekly meet. Be ready to drive a change rather than just crib about it!...

Also for safety, in a city where people oppose helmet rule, where educated people in IT & other companies hang their helmets on bike while riding so that it can be worn within campus, expecting mirrors to be compulsory is next to impossible.

I disagree... I could never ever find a good reason to get rid of the RVMs.

The news is seriously bad and we all pray for the one who lost his life. May his soul rest in peace.

On a mature note, I for one agree with Inder and feel that all theory and restraint are there for a couple of rides after such bad incidents.
I also agree with Rohan that Pune xbhpians are probably the safest. the question is, how safe?
It is high time that we started being stern about protocols and procedures. Pune xBhpians, be ready for a meet today or tomorrow. Would appreciate if you all turn up in all strength.

If its about safety, I am always in...

I would like to participate in the proposed safety meet . Perhaps , I can chip in by giving some inputs by virtue of having driven many bikes from 50 to 1200 cc for 28 years . Please can you inform me of the meet schedule. Thanks.

Meetup point would normaly be Roopali hotel @ FC road... if it changes then it will be informed through the SMS channel and this thread.

[nav75]

While there is some traction on safety talk. How about joining hands with SPTM(Save Pune Traffic Movement) group and working together to improve things? If interested let me know, I'll talk to the appropriate member(s) of that group.

I know that will mean targeting a larger audience but isn't that the aim also should be? As someone has rightly said, irrespective of how well you are protected/riding, if someone else on the road is riding in a manner that could take you out, all your effort are wasted.

[phoenixflight]

I think it is important, as TenHut said earlier, to form a brotherhood of bikers. Something that transcends groups.

[rohitlc]

i think all biker groups should meet on a weekend and agree upon n take some steps towards safty,like basic training before taking anyone into group..panic braking at first.arrenging track days or training camps togather as that would be easier.if u want to ride on lavasa atall there should be timings no group should remain there after designated timeslots. find alternate destinations we can use lavasa safly for a year or so only...its gonna get damn crowded. we can go to yamaha bajaj tvs showrooms and request them to give our contacts and info abt training to any new kid buying their bikes.

i suggest - NO LAVASA OR ANY RIDE UNTILL ALL REGULAR RIDERS MEET AND DISCUSS AND COME UP WITH SOME SOLUTIONS.

rajiv's crash was first strike ysterday was second we dont want third...

[46wannabe]

This is indeed sad news. I have seen this being said time and time again. Yet stuff like this is bound to happen as long as there are humans operating motorised wheels.
Having said that I do pray that such incidents do not occur in future.

The need of the hour is not going out on long rides and having friendly banter.
We need to take concrete steps towards making our streets both in the city and on the highway more sensible.

I have always thought that riding schools need to be started. Calling all senior members and experienced hands to get on with this initiative. Our brother, Vijay Jain, has taken the first steps already. Let's build up from there, shall we?

[k2cool_87]

This is indeed a sad news...my heart goes out to the family and loved ones of the rider....may his soul rest in peace....hopefully we all can learn and improve in the face of this incident...

[Technocrat]

Also for safety, in a city where people oppose helmet rule, where educated people in IT & other companies hang their helmets on bike while riding so that it can be worn within campus, expecting mirrors to be compulsory is next to impossible.

I disagree... I could never ever find a good reason to get rid of the RVMs.

What do you disagree to my friend? I am only stating the sorry state of affairs here i.e. if people oppose helmet then what good can you expect from people to be strict for RVMs?

I am not saying one should not have RVMs heck all of my bikes always had them full time.

[spiderweb]

How exactly did that happened, can anyone explain in short plz?

RSA founders n senior guys are very skilled in the art of riding & follows safety to their best. I know a few of them for quite a long now n never heard such incidents in their group, I guess the guy crashed was some new member. SAD news indeed.

Anyways, may his soul RIP n his family get the strength to cope with the great loss.


I agree with NV, Inder, Satyen, technocrat, Tenhut & Kashif...

Am in Pune today, i can come for this safety MEET if its today.

@Satyen: let me know if anythings happening, just gimme a call.

And its not just about Lavasa its about all the highways we undertake.

Well Lavasa is the only place where am always suspicious n scared of cornering. I have seen the local crowd riding triple seat, cornering & at the same time going on the wrong lane. Even trucks/sumos/taxis overtake from the wrong lane n that too around a blind turn.
LAVASA for one is the most dangerous place to ride around & practice.

The problem lies with other groups.

I disagree bro. Dont claim anything, if you are the safest, people will automatically know n would acknowledge the same.
the problem lies with all of us Bikers (specially local groups n riders from Pune), whenever we see other groups it usually turns out in a competition, drags, n who is the fastest n utter crap like that.
I'v seen that many times, even I used to do so in the past, but came to my right senses all in time.

I think it is important, as TenHut said earlier, to form a brotherhood of bikers. Something that transcends groups.

Exactly, thats what is LACKing here, the Brotherhood...

[SAGARR_46]

@all- We are meeting today at Roopali on FC road at 8:30pm.

[spiderweb]

@all- We are meeting today at Roopali on FC road at 8:30pm.

Am IN...