The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Zaphod]

Yeah right - like 3,4 and 5th Dec are the SECOND week of December!!

Dai Suruguru, drop the excuses already!!

We will be in need of similar entertainment en route !!

Hehe, I am in no mood to miss out on this one. As long as its not 3, 4 and 5th December I am game.
My vote goes for,
December 10, 11, 12 or
December 17, 18, 19 or
December 24 25 26 or

[Helios]

Yupieeeeeeeeeee i am in

Dates are a issue for many people then. Could we resort to a poll now!?

Choose your date you would want to ride out: \\Applies to All - Please Reply Everyone!\\

1. December 3, 4, 5
   
2. December 10, 11, 12
   
3. December 17, 18, 19
   
4. December 24 25 26

Kolli Hills Ride : 3-4-5 December 2010

One more 3 day ride. Accommodation should be: Government Cottage, Kolli Malai.

Mandatory:

Pre-Ride for all new members joining in.

Riding Gear: Helmet / Gloves / Shoes / Knee Guard / RIDING JACKET - A MUST

Hey guys i would like to meet u all this will be my first g2g with u guys...and do count me in for this...

i dont have a knee guard!! please suggest me where i can get it from...

and about the date...anythin other than the 1st option

and what is that "PRE-RIDE" thing for new members??

[rajesh1136]

They usually ship in a day or two if they have ready stock.

I followed the method to get riding gloves:

1. Call Cramster, find out the availability
2. The bank account details are given in the website(cramster.in), transfer the money including the shipping charges.
3. Send email to them with screen shot of your payment made.
4. Expect the courier within 3 working days.

@sriram - Bro, I have never ordered anything (apparels) online so not sure if they do some basic checks for defects before they send it . Also the process in case stuff is damaged and need replacement . I would love to follow the same steps given by you in case stuff received is sure shot good condition

I bought my Cramster Knee pads thru Ebay. They shipped within 4 working days. They have their own store in Ebay.

I always prefer ebay to save some money. cramster people will ship immediately if they have stock. may be in the evening if you buy afternoon. which will reach DTDC chennai head office near little mount. Go there and get it . you almost get it next day if you are in hurry

i got knee guards, balaclava , gloves all from them through ebay.

@ Sriram . your new avatar is superb.

Hey guys i would like to meet u all this will be my first g2g with u guys...and do count me in for this...

i dont have a knee guard!! please suggest me where i can get it from...

and about the date...anythin other than the 1st option

and what is that "PRE-RIDE" thing for new members??

pre-ride is to give some tips/advice/suggestions for the group ride. It will help when doing the long rides.

@ all : i will miss this week G2G and kolli ride going to Goa coming weekend with college friends and applied 3 days leave. so next month leave will be a prob for me. And also planning for something expensive in my home. so need to save . sadly i need to miss kolli

[SriramEfunds]

Hey guys i would like to meet u all this will be my first g2g with u guys...and do count me in for this...

i dont have a knee guard!! please suggest me where i can get it from...

and about the date...anythin other than the 1st option

and what is that "PRE-RIDE" thing for new members??

You are welcome to G2G meet. Please avoid dots(...), SMS language and too many smileys while posting.

For knee guard you have lot of option, check 'riding gears' thread. Also, you might want to check with Cramster for knee guard. (Cramster.in).

Pre-Ride is where we go a short distance to get familiar with roads, fellow riders and group riding etiquette. It enables to understand a relatively new rider of his riding style with other riders and vice versa.

For the ride, you will need to adhere to the safety norms such as helmet, riding jacket, gloves and knee guards as already said by Ananth.

[Helios]

You are welcome to G2G meet. Please avoid dots(...), SMS language and too many smileys while posting.

For knee guard you have lot of option, check 'riding gears' thread. Also, you might want to check with Cramster for knee guard. (Cramster.in).

Pre-Ride is where we go a short distance to get familiar with roads, fellow riders and group riding etiquette. It enables to understand a relatively new rider of his riding style with other riders and vice versa.

For the ride, you will need to adhere to the safety norms such as helmet, riding jacket, gloves and knee guards as already said by Ananth.

pre-ride is to give some tips/advice/suggestions for the group ride. It will help when doing the long rides.

Oops sorry bro wont be using the sms language and i will try to use less smileys ( but i love to use them )

and thanx both of you guys regarding the pre-ride doubt

[Sunnyside_up!]

Dates are a issue for many people then. Could we resort to a poll now!?

Choose your date you would want to ride out: \\Applies to All - Please Reply Everyone!\\

1. December 3, 4, 5
2. December 10, 11, 12
3. December 17, 18, 19
4. December 24 25 26

I can do either 1st or 2nd weekend. 3rd and 4th are too close to Christmas - I'll have relatives at home and will not be able to join then.

[SriramEfunds]

Dates are a issue for many people then. Could we resort to a poll now!?

Choose your date you would want to ride out: \\Applies to All - Please Reply Everyone!\\

1. December 3, 4, 5
2. December 10, 11, 12
3. December 17, 18, 19
4. December 24 25 26

Ananth, If I'm in, would be Option 2. Dec 10-12. However, need to wait for few more days to confirm.

[Sunnyside_up!]

You can't buy any decent riding gear in Chennai except Helmets (LS2/Cross brands). In these aspects, Chennai sucks big time...

You have to get it from Bangalore(Cramster/Planetdsg) / Pune(Planetdsg) / Mumbai(Bachoo Motors,Performance Racing Store)

Home - BACHOO MOTOR & CYCLE COMPANY (Rjays Brand - Australian)

Performance Racing Store (Joe Rocket brand)

PlanetDSG : Motorcycle Riding Gear, Accessories, Apparel and.. (Alpinestars/DSG Brands)

www.cramster.in (Cramster Brand)

Take out your Credit/Debit cards... start swiping online...

@ The newbies wanting to get gear - it all depends on your budget. Senthil has provided you with the websites, so all you need to do is get cracking.

For gloves and knee-guards expect to pay about 1000/- and 1500/- respectively for Cramster which will be the entry level gear. You can get similar priced gloves from DSG too. Obviously if you have bigger budgets, you can go for Rjays (starting Rs.2500/-) which are mid level and for top end, you can try Joe Rocket/Alpinestars.(starting Rs.4000/-)

For armored jackets, Scoyco, Cramster and DSG (3500/- onwards) offer the entry level options while RJays (6000/- onwards) are mid level and Joe Rocket/Alpinestars (11000/- onwards) form the top end of whats available in India. Please note that if your riding jacket is not armored - like a regular leather riding jacket, it would be a good idea for you to pick up a pair of elbow guards too as added protection.

Boots are expensive (6000/- onwards), so a lot of members opt for multi-purpose trail shoes like Woodlands, Adidas, etc., Your regular sneakers offer next to no protection in a fall and will most probably get worn at the toe-shifter area too. Chat with some of the senior members to get advice if you're confused.

The best local helmets I have seen are AGV's and LS2's (2500/- onwards), though more expensive options are also available. You can check with Senthil if you opt for higher priced helmets.

Oh, and if you don't like to stink up your helmets with sweat, then purchasing some liners would help too - though most riders don't use them cause they don't look cool.

Hope this helped a bit. Cheers!

[Ananth]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr.TARUN CHARLES

[Ananth]

Ananth, If I'm in, would be Option 2. Dec 10-12. However, need to wait for few more days to confirm.

Cool. Do rectify your bike's issue before that

Hehe, I am in no mood to miss out on this one. As long as its not 3, 4 and 5th December I am game.
My vote goes for,
December 10, 11, 12 or
December 17, 18, 19 or
December 24 25 26 or

Ok, Welcome back Mr.Surguru!

I'm not available on December 17, 18, 19. I've to go to Mumbai (Official company outing....). I'm Ok with all other dates.

Fine, Thanks for the heads-up.

December 10, 11, 12

OK!

Dai Suruguru, drop the excuses already!!

We will be in need of similar entertainment en route !!

I can do either 1st or 2nd weekend. 3rd and 4th are too close to Christmas - I'll have relatives at home and will not be able to join then.

I would take it as December 3,4,5 for Sunny, Senthil, Steve & Me!!

Rest it is: December 10,11, 12 - Sriram / Nishanth / Zaphod , etc..

So the Dates are freezed to Only two Options: December 3/4/5 or 10/11/12.

[SriramEfunds]

Happy Birthday Tarun !!

[Leshy]

Dates are a issue for many people then. Could we resort to a poll now!?

Choose your date you would want to ride out: \\Applies to All - Please Reply Everyone!\\

1. December 3, 4, 5
   
2. December 10, 11, 12
   
3. December 17, 18, 19
   
4. December 24 25 26

i am fine with the first option

happy bday tarun

[Sirius]

I am in if its Dec 10,11,12. But I don't have a riding jacket :-(

[senthildsk]

@ The newbies wanting to get gear - it all depends on your budget. Senthil has provided you with the websites, so all you need to do is get cracking.

For gloves and knee-guards expect to pay about 1000/- and 1500/- respectively for Cramster which will be the entry level gear. You can get similar priced gloves from DSG too. Obviously if you have bigger budgets, you can go for Rjays (starting Rs.2500/-) which are mid level and for top end, you can try Joe Rocket/Alpinestars.(starting Rs.4000/-)

For armored jackets, Scoyco, Cramster and DSG (3500/- onwards) offer the entry level options while RJays (6000/- onwards) are mid level and Joe Rocket/Alpinestars (11000/- onwards) form the top end of whats available in India. Please note that if your riding jacket is not armored - like a regular leather riding jacket, it would be a good idea for you to pick up a pair of elbow guards too as added protection.

Boots are expensive (6000/- onwards), so a lot of members opt for multi-purpose trail shoes like Woodlands, Adidas, etc., Your regular sneakers offer next to no protection in a fall and will most probably get worn at the toe-shifter area too. Chat with some of the senior members to get advice if you're confused.

The best local helmets I have seen are AGV's and LS2's (2500/- onwards), though more expensive options are also available. You can check with Senthil if you opt for higher priced helmets.

Oh, and if you don't like to stink up your helmets with sweat, then purchasing some liners would help too - though most riders don't use them cause they don't look cool.

Hope this helped a bit. Cheers!

As for as helmets are concerned, we have more options in India.

1). Rjays - Starts around Rs.4000 (Not a well known international brand)

2). Sparx - Well known budget brand (Should start around Rs.6000/-)

3). KBC - Well known brand (Should start around Rs.7000/-)

4). AGV(Original) - Very well known brand (Range Starts from Rs.7600/-)

Sparx & KBC are available in Performance Racing store. AGV & Rjays are available in Bachoo Motors.

Certifications/Testing for Helmets:
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There are two major international certifications for Helmets. DOT (for USA) & SNELL (Europe).

DOT is an voluntary certification, where the manufacturer will test themselves & report to Department of Transportation, USA.

SNELL is an independent, autonomous testing agency & they will test all helmets themselves.

It's much more tougher to get SNELL certification, so it's obviously better the DOT.

To verify whether the model you are buying is SNELL certified, please check their official website for the exact model name/number.

http://www.smf.org/certlist/std_M2005.html - Older 2005 list

http://www.smf.org/certlist/std_M2010.html - Latest 2010 list

A properly certified helmet will hold it's own in most situations.

Last but not the least, Helmets should fit your head properly. There are no two ways about this aspect.

Dileep, i'll take an educated guess that Size-M should fit your head snugly (AGV sizing). Different brands have slightly different sizing charts.

Hope this will help you out.

[Helios]

Yamaha service champ

GUYS THERE IS A SERVICE CAMP IN YAMAHA IN CHENNAI!!

DATE : 18-11-2010 , 19-11-2010 , 20-11-2010

VENUE : PARAS YAMAHA SERVICE CENTER

TIME : 10am-6pm

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*Fun games

*5% off on spare parts