The Official Bangalore Offline Meet (G2G) Thread

[neil.jericho]

Mr Aditya, count me in. Hope we are not leaving too early in the morning. Meeting point at Wipro Madiwala ?

[n_aditya]

Mr Aditya, count me in. Hope we are not leaving too early in the morning. Meeting point at Wipro Madiwala ?

Will post the details by Friday Neil.

Meeting time will be around 5.30am, as long as rains dont play spoil sport.

Lets plan to leave a bit early and return before it gets too hot.

As per below sites (which i regularly refer to and are very accurate) there will be no rain on Sunday. Expect the roads to be nice and dry

Weather Report for Bangalore, India

Bangalore Weather Forecast

[rohitraghavan]

Hey Adi,

Why dont we leave at 5 a.m so tht we can be back by around 8:30-9?

Regards

Rohit

[sachinzeus]

Will post the details by Friday Neil.

Meeting time will be around 5.30am, as long as rains dont play spoil sport.

Lets plan to leave a bit early and return before it gets too hot.

As per below sites (which i regularly refer to and are very accurate) there will be no rain on Sunday. Expect the roads to be nice and dry

Weather Report for Bangalore, India

Bangalore Weather Forecast

count me in...love the krishnagiri ride

[vkuchhal]

Also keep an Eye on this one too : AccuWeather.com - India | Bangalore Weather

Did a trip to Krishnagiri two weeks back , so might not be joining you guys..

[ajaymanohar]

Guys,

I am planning a few things for Bruna. List is below.

1. Xena Disk Brake Locks.
2. Thin Film cover for Fairing
3. Small Convex mirrors(like in car rear view mirrors to avoid blind spots)
4. Teflon Coating.

Regarding these, what exactly is teflon coating? I used to drive before I became a rider, and before we got the car, we gave it for teflon coating in the underbelly of car. And when we got the car, I saw underneath, it was all black. So I assumed teflon coating meant blackening of metal areas to prevent dust from road and rust to settle in. But people told me we do teflon coating on the fairing of bikes. If so, what is teflon coating? Is it just another polish thingy?
And is it better to get Xena disk locks from abroad? Is the higher price in India justified?

Besides this, is there anything more that I should be looking into for keeping Bruna in pristine condition? Maybe Ninja owners can comments something?
Is there any specific wax/polish you want me to get from abroad(specifically speaking, Saudi Arabia, not US as my friend can bring only limited stuffs from US).?
And do we get this thin film to be fixed over fairings from India itself? Any specific websites in US you want me to order from, so my friend can get it from there?
Any help would be great in this regard, as I am in a hurry.
And see you guys on Sat/Sun!!!

[n_aditya]

Guys,

I am planning a few things for Bruna. List is below.

1. Xena Disk Brake Locks.
2. Thin Film cover for Fairing
3. Small Convex mirrors(like in car rear view mirrors to avoid blind spots)
4. Teflon Coating.

Regarding these, what exactly is teflon coating? I used to drive before I became a rider, and before we got the car, we gave it for teflon coating in the underbelly of car. And when we got the car, I saw underneath, it was all black. So I assumed teflon coating meant blackening of metal areas to prevent dust from road and rust to settle in. But people told me we do teflon coating on the fairing of bikes. If so, what is teflon coating? Is it just another polish thingy?
And is it better to get Xena disk locks from abroad? Is the higher price in India justified?

Besides this, is there anything more that I should be looking into for keeping Bruna in pristine condition? Maybe Ninja owners can comments something?
Is there any specific wax/polish you want me to get from abroad(specifically speaking, Saudi Arabia, not US as my friend can bring only limited stuffs from US).?
And do we get this thin film to be fixed over fairings from India itself? Any specific websites in US you want me to order from, so my friend can get it from there?
Any help would be great in this regard, as I am in a hurry.
And see you guys on Sat/Sun!!!

Teflon coating is a rip-off. Its a coat of clear film sprayed onto the painted surface to resist scratches, paint dullness and paint damage due to bird poop. Costs quite a bit and doesn't actually do the job as well as it is described to do.

Wax polish will retain the shine and gloss and finish on your paint job better than the teflon coat, trust me

The coating on the underbelly of the car is a rubber anti corrosion coating to prevent rust. Its not teflon coating.

Best wax polish would be the Meguiars. Costs a bomb but worth every molecule that you paid for. Also buy the clay bar, mitts, chamois, scratch remover (swirl mark remover), microfiber cloth, etc. Next in line would be Turtle Wax.

Xena is not available here in India AFAIK. You have to order from ebay.com

You can get paint protection film or carbon fiber sheets for stickering the fairing and other scratch prone areas at JC road. I'll take you there over the weekend if you want. There is a shop i know that does a good job.

[ajaymanohar]

Best wax polish would be the Meguiars. Costs a bomb but worth every molecule that you paid for. Also buy the clay bar, mitts, chamois, scratch remover (swirl mark remover), microfiber cloth, etc. Next in line would be Turtle Wax.

Xena is not available here in India AFAIK. You have to order from ebay.com

You can get paint protection film or carbon fiber sheets for stickering the fairing and other scratch prone areas at JC road. I'll take you there over the weekend if you want. There is a shop i know that does a good job.

Wow, that was fast. Thanks a lot adi. A few more queries.
Those in bold, what is the use of them? Chamois leather I have used for my car, its that leathery cloth that turns like a soapy cloth as it absorbs the moisture when u dry the washed car/bike right? Its helpful in removing water and drying easily right?
What is the microfiber cloth then?
What are the other things you mentioned? The reason I am asking details is because I need to convey the same to my dad. He will get it.
If not Meguairs, then what other compounds/brands should I use? Turtle wax we get in India right?
And scratch remover, well I remember a TV Shoppe ad, something like a marker, that u need to rub over the scratch and presto it vanishes(not really, it thins the paint surrounding areas to get a even scratch free look).
And what about shampoo? People advised me to use simple hair shampoo diluted with loads of water for washing. Is it good practice?

[n_aditya]

Wow, that was fast. Thanks a lot adi. A few more queries.
Those in bold, what is the use of them? Chamois leather I have used for my car, its that leathery cloth that turns like a soapy cloth as it absorbs the moisture when u dry the washed car/bike right? Its helpful in removing water and drying easily right?
What is the microfiber cloth then?
What are the other things you mentioned?
If not Meguairs, then what other compounds/brands should I use? Turtle wax we get in India right?
And scratch remover, well I remember a TV Shoppe ad, something like a marker, that u need to rub over the scratch and presto it vanishes(not really, it thins the paint surrounding areas to get a even scratch free look).
And what about shampoo? People advised me to use simple hair shampoo diluted with loads of water for washing. Is it good practice?

A clay bar is used for detailing the paint finish and helps in removing deposits on the paint. It also helps in making the wax polish job easier. The swirl marks remover will remove the circular scratches which are caused due to an abrasive cloth.

Microfiber cloth is used to buff the painted area after a coat of wax polish is applied. This is highly recommended as it wont scratch the paint. Chamois is used to dry the bike without damaging the painted surface. Absorbs a lot of water... a lot really. Once you use it, you wont use a cloth ever to dry the vehicle

Meguiars is the best in detailing industry. see this - Car Care Products: Car Waxes to Leather Cleaners, Meguiar's the Leader in Car and Surface Care since 1901

Next comes Turtle Wax. I can help you with Turtle Wax products such as polish, chamois, microfiber cloth (mitt is almost the same but softer and provides a superb buffing action), shampoo etc. A friend of mine has a shop near Indranagar (i have posted his details on the ninja thread, you might have to search for it).

Never use hair shampoo as it has detergents that can dull the paint over time. I use ArmorAll wash and wax shampoo which has genuine carnauba wax (carnauba wax is the best wax in the world and is a natural product derived from a specific tree in South America).

This wash-n-wax does a superb job of not only cleaning the surface of the painted areas but also provides a long lasting shine. You dont have to wax the bike after this for months (but if need be, you can still wax the bike).

Dont ever use the magic pen that is advertised on TV. Its mostly a clear coat paint but its not as easy and as effective as it looks. Have tried on my car and it doesn't work even half as good as on TV.

Ride with us on the weekend and i'll explain more to you. I'll take you to the shop where all these turtle wax products are available.

[sudeepnbr]

Xena is not available here in India AFAIK. You have to order from ebay.com

I had checked in eBay.com. Xena XX-6S is available for around 6k whereas XX-6Y (Yellow colored) is available for around 5k. Which one to go for?

You can get paint protection film or carbon fiber sheets for stickering the fairing and other scratch prone areas at JC road. I'll take you there over the weekend if you want. There is a shop i know that does a good job.

I'll also join you guys. But I'll be getting my CBR only after 3rd week of May I guess.

[n_aditya]

I had checked in eBay.com. Xena XX-6S is available for around 6k whereas XX-6Y (Yellow colored) is available for around 5k. Which one to go for?

IIRC the S is for stainless steel. There is no difference between the SS one and the Yellow one. Only the color and finish varies. The only probable issue with the yellow would be paint chipping off with regular use which wont happen with the stainless steel one.

I'll also join you guys. But I'll be getting my CBR only after 3rd week of May I guess.

Sure Sudeep. How many days / weeks since you booked? Waiting period sucks huh?

[sudeepnbr]

IIRC the S is for stainless steel. There is no difference between the SS one and the Yellow one. Only the color and finish varies. The only probable issue with the yellow would be paint chipping off with regular use which wont happen with the stainless steel one.

Thanks for that info Aditya.

Sure Sudeep. How many days / weeks since you booked? Waiting period sucks huh?

Yes, it surely does. Big time!
Well, I had booked mine in the 2nd week of Jan (12th Jan 2011), and I'm the 15th in the booking list. Expecting the delivery either in the 2nd or 3rd lot.

[vkuchhal]

You can get paint protection film or carbon fiber sheets for stickering the fairing and other scratch prone areas at JC road. I'll take you there over the weekend if you want. There is a shop i know that does a good job.

Adi take me also to that shop..

[ajaymanohar]

Looks like this weekend we will be going for a shopping ride !!
Adi, thanks a ton for that info, I have forwarded the info to my dad. Hope some of the things are also available there. The chamois leather he got me from there was awesome. I tried for the same here in Bangalore, no luck, mostly inferior stuff. Sure thing, lets all ride to this shop of yours. Hopefully we all might purchase something...

[n_aditya]

Looks like this weekend we will be going for a shopping ride !!
Adi, thanks a ton for that info, I have forwarded the info to my dad. Hope some of the things are also available there. The chamois leather he got me from there was awesome. I tried for the same here in Bangalore, no luck, mostly inferior stuff. Sure thing, lets all ride to this shop of yours. Hopefully we all might purchase something...

LOL. Its not my shop. The owner is a good friend and a member on a popular car forum and his specialty is car audio and car accessories.

Will take you guys to the shop on Sunday after our ride. Prices are not very high too.

Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell Wax Polish - 240 bucks for a tin

Turtle Wax set of 3 microfiber cloths - 560/-

ArmorAll wash n wax - 350 something bucks for 475 ml (it has lasted me for over a year and i have few more washes to go before i buy another bottle... and i wash my bike every time i return from a ride)

Chamois Leather - 250 bucks

If you can get Meguiars, nothing like it. But only the wax polish tin will cost Rs. 1000/- Clay bars etc. are very expensive but these are a detailers delight. You get them here but lots of fakes in the market so its easy to get conned.