Day 4 – The Man-made God

After getting directed from this road to that lane many times, finally I was there, staring at them with wide eyes. This is where they are made! The Gods I am seeing from childhood, the brand name that is ruling the market for past many years. They were peeking from every window, every doorstep, no…

Day 3 – King of the forts, fort of the Kings

The English general couldn’t believe his eyes. He had just come up Raigad for King Shivaji’s enthronement ceremony, and was now staring at two huge elephants at the entrance – Mena Darwaja – decorated beautifully. ‘How did these beasts come up all the way? Elephants don’t climb stairs, not of this size.’ he inquired. ‘The…

Day 2 – Part II – The impossible friendship

I couldn’t help but smile, for I have just shaken hands with King Shivaji and Afzal Khan. After all, how many people would have seen them in friendship? The next halt was at Raigad. I rode back to Vile, and took the newly constructed MIDC road. After travelling on bumpy roads, this smooth road comes…

Techniques of riding

Riding on a tour differs significantly from riding in city. One has to be well prepared in the technicalities of riding, if he wants to enjoy the riding completely. A free non-technical ride gives a great feeling, but the feeling that one gets by technical riding is unmatched. Each turn and each incline and each…

Essentials of touring – bachelors and couples

Motorcycle touring is a joy that is once tasted, it is hard to forget. It is addicting, that’s why people keep on doing it no matter their age or position. The following article presents the essential aspects of motorcycle touring. Firstly, no skimping on safety. A small fall while returning from a great trip can…

Planning a tour

Planning is the first step of any tour. The ‘zen’ stage of motorcycle touring is when one just picks up a direction and ride there, deciding on the way where to go. But for us lesser mortals, a well planned trip is a must, and the best insurance you can have towards a successful tour.…

Safety at what cost? – Part II

Once you are done with the basic gear, and are slowly riding and gaining confidence, you will want to upgrade the armor. Do so one at a time. Don’t go for a bulk upgrade, and come out looking biker v.2.0. Go for one armor at a time. This will give you enough time to judge…

HIDs – the technical matter

HIDs will work only with those bikes that have their battery above 7aH. If your bike’s battery is not upto this mark, then don’t consider HID. There are two types of headlamps in Indian motorcycles. Running on AC or DC. If your bike’s headlamp fluctuates with your accelerator – dim at low RPM, bright at…