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**sambit** · 04-13-2016, 09:47 PM

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LOL, suddenly the group has become active and how!!!
Though its not abt CC/BHP, but still I agree, during a trip, its good if the bikes are able to cruise at above 100 kmph at certain stretches. Its never a crime to b on slower side, but the whole trip has to be planned differently keeping the avg speed in mind.

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-13-2016, 10:19 PM

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Weekend Ride on 20th Feb 2016

xBhp:Bhubaneswar & Smokey Pistons rides together. As the plan for Bhitarkanika was postponed, we decided to visit Auli Palace, Rajkanika Palace, Akhandalamani Temple, Radha Krishna Temple near Jajpur town & Jakodia Barrage near Jajpur road.

Regrouped on NH5A, as we leave the main NH5A for Kendrapada

First Gate of Auli Palace

2nd Gate of the Palce

There was no guide or person. We presume that this was the court yard of the king.

Pillar of the small wooden house have these small idols all around.

Pond beside the Palace

55 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

50 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

This is a pic from web. Which is clicked from other side of river. We were not able to do the same as access doors from palace to riverbank was locked.

Temple inside the palace.

60 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

The interior part of the balcony was beautifully designed. As we didnt had a zoom lens kit we are unable to capture it.

65 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

70 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

As we couldn't find anyone to explain about the Palace. We left the palace with this final click.

Next stop is Rajkanika Palace.

90 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Elephant and Crocodile Skull.
One can see the bullet mark on the skull of Crocodile, which is just below the left eye. It was a 24 ft Crocodile. The Elephant Tusk had been stolen.
95 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Foot of the Elephant which has been preserved

As we enter the Palace, to right we have a billiards room.

107 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

As one can see the whole room is decorate with different animals kills.

110 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

To the opposite side of the room [or to the left of Elephant & Croc skull] we have a living room. The fan used to run on DC and the blades are made of wood.

125 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

King himself

Chess Board

Some antique design chairs

Original Leopard skin preserved with chemicals.

Upper section is restricted as its still use by the king.

Spiralling staircase to the roof top [ its a 2 storey building]

A view of main gate from the roof of the Palace.

160 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Watchtower and Flag post . Room to our right is big hall which is currently used as store room.

Backyard of the Palace

Rajkanika Palace

After this extended photo session these five guys got lost

On our way to Akhandalamani Temple

On map its shows that there is a motor ferry. but on reaching the spot we got these regular small boats.

Nu-ways no point in going back as it would take long time to go around.
Since the boat had few customer already on board, we had to split the team in two.

On the other side of the river

Round 2

After this we reached Akhandalamani Temple. there is no pic as camera is not allowed inside the temple. It was bad to see that Akhandalamani Temple is very badly maintained. the pond adjacent to temple is not clean neither the inside perimeter of the temple. There is a stench of rotten leftovers.

pic from web

After Akhandalamani Temple darsan we restarted our journey to Radha- kirshan temple which is situated in Rambag village near Jajpur town. Since the temple get closed by 1 pm we decided to ride 15 km further to Jajpur town to eat lunch in a AC restaurant [ yes it was very humid] . We reached Jajpur town and came to know that there is only one AC restaurant in the town name milan, lucky ehh. As we reached the the restaurant we came to know its bar! never mind all we need is AC and food. but the AC was broke in restaurant. Again we were lucky that it was bar cum lodge. So we booked a AC room for 3 hr for just 200/- bucks only & enjoyed our lunch thoroughly.

On our way to Radha Krishna Temple in Rambag. Rode back 15 km on the same road that we covered earlier and this time Nikhil Patil got lost for 30 min or so

Radha Krishna Temple in Rambag. The idols are 500 year old and this temple is maintained by the family of Dr Deepankar Satapathy only

250-Edit by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

By the time we reach Panikohili on NH5 its was already 6:30 pm never the less we decided to head for the final spot. Nikhil and Basheer decided to leave for bbsr. it was quite a task to find the barrage in pitch dark.

Finaly reached the Jakodia Barrage at 7:30 pm. we spent some time in cool breeze, on the bank of river. Restarted our journey to home at 8:30 pm and reached home by 9:30 pm

270 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

**black asp** · 04-13-2016, 11:11 PM

Re: xBhp:Bhubaneswar

Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post

Anupam bhai how are the duke 200 tyres holding on 390?? any bad effects any issues??

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-14-2016, 12:34 AM

Re: xBhp:Bhubaneswar

Originally posted by black asp View Post

Anupam bhai how are the duke 200 tyres holding on 390?? any bad effects any issues??

Bhai 130 kmh upare bad. fishtailing houchi,
gravel and wet condition re bhi dekhi ki choleyiba ku paduchi.

michelin
Pilot Street Radial 110/70 R17
Pilot Street Radial 150/60 R17 M/C 66H

are far better for touring. these are he same tyre that comes in cbr250. lots of my friends have done extreme touring with pillion on these. and they are value for money also. though i have heard about new mrf tyre revz c1 and fc1 [which are now standard in duke 200] but there are hard to get by and there are no review till now.

**black asp** · 04-14-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post

Bhai 130 kmh upare bad. fishtailing houchi,
gravel and wet condition re bhi dekhi ki choleyiba ku paduchi.

michelin
Pilot Street Radial 110/70 R17
Pilot Street Radial 150/60 R17 M/C 66H

are far better for touring. these are he same tyre that comes in cbr250. lots of my friends have done extreme touring with pillion on these. and they are value for money also. though i have heard about new mrf tyre revz c1 and fc1 [which are now standard in duke 200] but there are hard to get by and there are no review till now.

how is the lasting??

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-14-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by black asp View Post

how is the lasting??

15k km done. 2 weeks ago I got my first puncture on rear tyre[ front is Michelin] looks like i can get another 10-12k km from it.

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Originally posted by black asp View Post

how is the lasting??

in-case you are asking about Michelin. one can easily get 20k km + on touring.

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-18-2016, 09:28 PM

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5Th March 2016- G2G With Krishanu Kona at Jungle View Dhaba

G2G With Krishanu Kona by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

12th March 2016 - Pulsar Mania Cuttack

Dahi-wada Aloo-Dum Treat from Sajal Bhai

13Th March 2016 - weekend Ride To Jakodia Barrage

xBhp:bhubaneswar, Real Pride Riders & FSRC ride together on a beautiful Sunday morning.
Barrage was built during British time [140 years ago]

Breakfast Point

Jakodia Barrage
DSC_0022 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

The current were so strong that day, that if you try to sit down on those rocks wearing a boxer , the water flow will swept away your boxer

After a cool bath xBhp Pose to banta hai

DSC_0033 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Deuli

DSC_0039 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Birds eye view of Brahmani River

DSC_0042-Edit by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

DSC_0048-Edit by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

DSC_0052 by Anupam Behera, on Flickr

Now at Deuli hill top, we all were wondering were the hell did Taufique went ? He in-fact started earlier then the rest of us, and everyone knew that we had to make a stop at Deuli hill top. Never the less we all went back home and confirmed each other that we reached home safely via whatsapp group and so did Taufique. later in the evening we came to know that Taufique was busy with this thing.

His FB status quote " My new friend "

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-22-2016, 08:25 PM

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14Th April 2016 - G2G with Raghu Raj Murmu

Our evening snacks Vada, Piyaji, Alu chap, Chakuli pita, Ghughuni & Thumps Up

**ankitdazz** · 04-27-2016, 04:03 AM

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Any tips for long rides? I'm going to Vizag on Activa 125 this weekend.
Thanks in advance

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-27-2016, 04:22 AM

Re: xBhp:Bhubaneswar

Originally posted by ankitdazz View Post

Any tips for long rides? I'm going to Vizag on Activa 125 this weekend.
Thanks in advance

Check this travelogue - you will get route map and the places we had visited in vizag. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/3...9th-sep15.html

tips will be stay hydrated & carry enough water.
try to start your journey by 3-4 am so to avoid sun.
take a break every 100km to relax and refocus on road.

ride safe have fun

**ankitdazz** · 04-27-2016, 04:29 AM

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thanks for the info.
And I will surely follow the advices

**sibun** · 04-29-2016, 11:01 PM

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Nice.

Of late doing lots of rides. I have been to all these places on joy( thats the secret of 4 lacs km), and even stayed for some days at those places.

The story is that Auli is near to my maternal uncle village. My uncle's village is just 7kms from there. So have been to auli palace, rajkanika palace and bhitarkanika numerous times.

And Jajpur town is my paternal's village. Infact the village is near rambag. From rambag square you go left towards mangalapur and straight to akhaldamani. Fro rambag square if you go straight then after 5kms our village comes.

And coming to jokodia. We have built home at Jajpur road. In fact i am a student of St. Mary's school, Jajpur road. I completed my matriculation there. Stayed 10 years there. Joy was purchased in jajpur road only. Have roamed all the places.

In fact was happy to see all these photos. So couldn't control the excitement and replied.

**Sourav1o1** · 05-10-2016, 10:39 PM

Re: xBhp:Bhubaneswar

Hi guys,my name is Sourav,from Bhubaneswar,i am new to xBhp,just here to say hi.

**coolmaverickguy** · 05-13-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by Sourav1o1 View Post

Hi guys,my name is Sourav,from Bhubaneswar,i am new to xBhp,just here to say hi.

hi Sourav i'm Anupam, how you doing? which bike do you ride and where do you work in bbsr ?

**Sourav1o1** · 05-13-2016, 11:22 AM

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I ride a Pulsar AS 150 and currently i am a student in MITS.

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