The Official Cochin Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[vishnups17]

Hey guys, I'm Ananth from Chennai - Would be travelling to Kerala in a couple of days. Would need your pointers / help / suggestions regarding weather conditions in the following places :

1. Cochin - Alappuzha - Kollam (Its rainy here)

2. Alappuzha - Thekkady - Idukki - Munnar(Rain will be more at Thekkady,idukki and Munnar)

3. Suggestions for any must visit places ? Hill Station / Backwater / Lake / View Point etc.(Top-station and view points at munnar.Alapuzha is called the land of backwaters,just read the travelogue by animeher to know more about alapuzha.)

4. Would tata photon + data card work in the above mentioned places, If not which data card would work?(Yes it works but am not sure about thekkady and idukki)

Lastly.. I will be in Cochin on 31 May 2011 and the xBhp True Wanders flag off is scheduled in Ernakulam on 01 June 2011 - Any one free that morning (around 9 - 10 AM) is welcome to join me.

Thanks in advance
Ananth

Answers in BOLD......

[kochumvk]

hey guys,

Had a ride to Udupi over the weekend and thus taking my avenger on road from Trivandrum to Kasargod!

The roads were surprisingly good in Kerala even if they were two lane except in the Thalasherry which was full of potholes. The road from border to Udupi is bad due to 4 lane work going on and all. . . .

Any plans on which road we r taking to go to Wayanad? Will we have a g2g before to meetup with the new riders?

Stopeed at udupi? Joy is a bit beyond that actually.. When u cross some hills to navigate from NH17 to NH4. You will love the curves and straights alike in the shade .Beware of Dogs though! Check out the image when i clicked early morning/midnight when I passed that area.

[Praful]

Thalasherry which was full of potholes. The road from border to Udupi is bad due to 4 lane work going on and all. . . .

Thanks for the update! How long did it take you to cover the bad stretch of road? And was it raining heavily on that stretch ?

@Ananth: Damn! Now I need to replan my ride, had a lot of overlap

[theanand]

Stopeed at udupi? Joy is a bit beyond that actually.. When u cross some hills to navigate from NH17 to NH4. You will love the curves and straights alike in the shade .Beware of Dogs though! Check out the image when i clicked early morning/midnight when I passed that area.

I was going to the Kundapura, hattiangadi temple. hence had to stop.

Thanks for the update! How long did it take you to cover the bad stretch of road? And was it raining heavily on that stretch ?

@Ananth: Damn! Now I need to replan my ride, had a lot of overlap

It was not raining when I went, but it should start soon as monsoon is approaching. I am not much of a fast rider, prefer cruising and not overtake much, hence my timings might be way off the mark if you ride fast. My whole trip avg. was about 30-40 km/hr

[theanand]

btw, fyi

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edit: never mind . .the last date is already over

[theanand]

guys, pre-ride . . . .just 3 weekends to go for the big g2g!

@swas, ranjithmn, aashiq . . . pls organize something!

[RanjithMN]

guys, pre-ride . . . .just 3 weekends to go for the big g2g!

@swas, ranjithmn, aashiq . . . pls organize something!

Considering our weather,do we really need one?
BTW are there any newbies from Cochin?,if yes then a pre-ride would be necessary.

[gokulvarmank]

Seeing as I have never ever rode in a group, I am a noob in that aspect. All my rides have been solo so far.

[Ananth]

Ranjith & Swaroop - Thanks a ton for all your invaluable help. You guys are AWESOME!

The Wrangler True Wanderers ride is getting flagged off at Wrangler Store, MG Road tomorrow at 11:00 AM. Who ever free is welcome for the flag off.

Cheers!
Ananth

[RanjithMN]

Ranjith & Swaroop - Thanks a ton for all your invaluable help. You guys are AWESOME!

The Wrangler True Wanderers ride is getting flagged off at Wrangler Store, MG Road tomorrow at 11:00 AM. Who ever free is welcome for the flag off.

Cheers!
Ananth

No probs mate.I have dropped your bike and stuffs off at Wrangler.They will keep the bike IN the store today,but sorry that your stuffs got wet again!(no,it wont stop raining!).

Unfortunately I wont be able to make it for the Flag Off,so best of luck man,ride safe,enjoy,enjoy gods own country!

[milancherian]

guys,please pm spitfirev101 for a g2g...!hes a new member and would love to go for a g2g!just help him get familiar with everyone!he is also there for the wayanad g2g!

[Roshith Rulzz]

guys,
i have got a pulsar 220. nw it runned around 2750kms. during the runnin period i used to drive it according to d instructions. and during that time i used to get 80kms for 100rs f petrol. at 2100kms i changed ma tappet setting, clutch play n cleaned ma oil filter...i dono whethr its bcoz f dat, suddenly ma 80kms reduced to 67kms. it was b4 the price rise ...nw its 47 kms for 100rs. can anyone jus temme the reason for this decres...eventhough i changed ma tappet setting, der is no difference in the pulling n acceleration..its just d same..and i can't feel any unusual sounds...still i dono wat is the reason bhind...

[gokulvarmank]

Hi, yesterday I had an accident in which i hit the road with the chin portion of my LS2 helmet. The chin portion has cracked, with no damage to elsewhere. Is it safe to continue using the helmet, which is barely 3 months old or should I get get a new one?

Especially in the context of upcoming Wayanad G2G ?

[milancherian]

Hi, yesterday I had an accident in which i hit the road with the chin portion of my LS2 helmet. The chin portion has cracked, with no damage to elsewhere. Is it safe to continue using the helmet, which is barely 3 months old or should I get get a new one?

Especially in the context of upcoming Wayanad G2G ?

Glad to know your alright!But It is never safe to ride with a cracked helmet!If you have the budget,go in for a new one!Its always better to be on the safer side!And depending on the size of the cracks,it can generate some resistance to the wind when riding!

[lijok]

Hi, yesterday I had an accident in which i hit the road with the chin portion of my LS2 helmet. The chin portion has cracked, with no damage to elsewhere. Is it safe to continue using the helmet, which is barely 3 months old or should I get get a new one?

Especially in the context of upcoming Wayanad G2G ?

Glad to hear you are ok bro... take care and rest well. And do check with the doctor if its safe to ride long before the wayanad ride. Its better to be safe than sorry.. hmm
Reg helmet... if it has cracked, it has already done its job and wont do anymore. You'll need to replace it. Just take it like this - you used up 3k(supposing its the price) to save your chin and retain your face as it is, and should I do it again, or leave it to chance and luck next time!!