Delhi - Kolkata : A ride on RD350 - Page 3 - Team-BHP

milindajp · 29th July 2009, 12:29

As promised - images of my halmets and other staff.

musicmanaman · 29th July 2009, 12:32

You seem to be very well prepared for the trip, don't forget to carry a spare spark plug.

invincible7 · 29th July 2009, 14:57

Congrats Milind on your purchase, just want to know what all works you intend to plan on this bike apart from color change.

Any mods on the engine, if yes what kinds.
What specs is the bike running on currently.
And if you share how much did/will it cost you to get the bike in shape as per what you wanted .

Sudipto-S-Team · 30th July 2009, 12:36

Milind
I have no clue about tank bags and their impact on tank paint/polish because I have never used them. I have never travelled long distance on my bike. My friend Mitch who travels long distance on Bullets does not use one either. All his stuff is carried in iron frames attached to the back. They were custom made.
I think you should travel as light as possible and carry only the bare bone essentials.

milindajp · 2nd August 2009, 13:16

Here is the latest bunch of images I got from Sumeet. I am sharing the same with you and expect your valuable suggestions .

Please note that I have told to do the following rectifications

Remove rear shock absorber's head cap
Chrome the coil of rear shock absorbers
Put an original back carrier
Engine guard
Chrome the tail light assembly.

Hope all work will be completed in the next 10-12 days and then the trial period will start ....

milindajp · 2nd August 2009, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudipto-S-Team

Milind
I have no clue about tank bags and their impact on tank paint/polish because I have never used them. I have never travelled long distance on my bike. My friend Mitch who travels long distance on Bullets does not use one either. All his stuff is carried in iron frames attached to the back. They were custom made.
I think you should travel as light as possible and carry only the bare bone essentials.

Sudiptoda, I got your point. I am droping the idea of putting a tank bag - rather will go for the rear carrier. Thanks dada.

milindajp · 2nd August 2009, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by invincible7

Congrats Milind on your purchase, just want to know what all works you intend to plan on this bike apart from color change.

Any mods on the engine, if yes what kinds.
What specs is the bike running on currently.
And if you share how much did/will it cost you to get the bike in shape as per what you wanted .

1. No engine modification is done
2. It is the same RD350 HT specification.
3. Front drum break removed & Apache disk break fixed
4. Original CDI kit attached
5. Painting done.
6. Rear shock - from Pulsar 160 dtsi

Regarding price - it is come to around Rs.1,25,000/-including papers

AyAn! · 2nd August 2009, 13:25

Nice ride!! enjoy the trip..but avoid driving during the night.

milindajp · 6th August 2009, 23:29

Hi guys,

Just wanted to share two websites I stumble upon while surfing the net. I found them very interesting. Don't know if anybody already mentioned them or not. However, just have a look.

Welcome to Ride Like A Pro | Order your motorcycle instruction DVD's online

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Regards

SS-Traveller · 7th August 2009, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by milindajp

Hi guys,

Just wanted to share two websites

Welcome to Ride Like A Pro | Order your motorcycle instruction DVD's online

This link doesn't seem to work - shows a 403 Forbidden notification.

The videos on the other one are informative, esp. the last one.

milindajp · 7th August 2009, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Welcome to Ride Like A Pro | Order your motorcycle instruction DVD's online

This link doesn't seem to work - shows a 403 Forbidden notification.

The videos on the other one are informative, esp. the last one.

I am sorry dada, but the link is working perfectly in my place. Can you please type Welcome to Ride Like A Pro | Order your motorcycle instruction DVD's online or search for "ridelikeapro" in the google - surely you will get an working link.

Regards

musicmanaman · 7th August 2009, 10:29

Your bike looks adsolutely stunning, complete stock except for the front disk, RD 350 had one of the biggest drum breaks I have seen in the front wheel, and used to really like the look of that big huge drum.

milindajp · 7th August 2009, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanaman

Your bike looks adsolutely stunning, complete stock except for the front disk, RD 350 had one of the biggest drum breaks I have seen in the front wheel, and used to really like the look of that big huge drum.

Thanks for your compliments. I too like the drum break look, but considering the safety issue and my proposed long ride - I go for the apache disk break. Hope this only modification from the stock one is permissible

Sudipto-S-Team · 13th August 2009, 14:08

Your bike is looking absolutely gorgeous.

. What tyres are you using? Keep a basic tyre repairing kit for the ride, it should have things like patches, a good footpump and crow bars to pull out the tube etc. Pushing a loaded bike on the highway for even 5/10 km is not a matter of joke. You could also keep a couple of spare tubes.

milindajp · 13th August 2009, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudipto-S-Team

Your bike is looking absolutely gorgeous.

. What tyres are you using? Keep a basic tyre repairing kit for the ride, it should have things like patches, a good footpump and crow bars to pull out the tube etc. Pushing a loaded bike on the highway for even 5/10 km is not a matter of joke. You could also keep a couple of spare tubes.

I really don't have any idea which tyres Sumeet have fitted in my bike. What do you recommend, which brand will be the best? And what type - like tubeless or with tube? Is repairing kit available in India.

Waiting for your reply - Sudipto da.

29th July 2009, 12:29	#31 (permalink)
milindajp BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dubai / Kolkata / Agartala Posts: 108	As promised - images of my halmets and other staff. Attached Images __________________ * Creativity has the Power to Transform Human Behaviour *

29th July 2009, 12:32	#32 (permalink)
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 565	You seem to be very well prepared for the trip, don't forget to carry a spare spark plug. __________________ Amby Avigo 1800 Isuzu Petrol

30th July 2009, 12:36	#34 (permalink)
Sudipto-S-Team BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 898 View My Garage	Milind I have no clue about tank bags and their impact on tank paint/polish because I have never used them. I have never travelled long distance on my bike. My friend Mitch who travels long distance on Bullets does not use one either. All his stuff is carried in iron frames attached to the back. They were custom made. I think you should travel as light as possible and carry only the bare bone essentials. __________________ You gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, Know when to walk away and know when to run.

2nd August 2009, 13:16	#35 (permalink)
milindajp BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dubai / Kolkata / Agartala Posts: 108	Here is the latest bunch of images I got from Sumeet. I am sharing the same with you and expect your valuable suggestions . Please note that I have told to do the following rectifications Remove rear shock absorber's head cap Chrome the coil of rear shock absorbers Put an original back carrier Engine guard Chrome the tail light assembly. Hope all work will be completed in the next 10-12 days and then the trial period will start .... Attached Images __________________ * Creativity has the Power to Transform Human Behaviour *

2nd August 2009, 13:25	#38 (permalink)
AyAn! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Kolkata Posts: 749	Nice ride!! enjoy the trip..but avoid driving during the night. __________________ *The first time in my life I held a pencil...I drew something that resembled a car.*

29th July 2009, 14:57	#33 (permalink)
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275	Congrats Milind on your purchase, just want to know what all works you intend to plan on this bike apart from color change. Any mods on the engine, if yes what kinds. What specs is the bike running on currently. And if you share how much did/will it cost you to get the bike in shape as per what you wanted .

6th August 2009, 23:29	#39 (permalink)
milindajp BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dubai / Kolkata / Agartala Posts: 108	Hi guys, Just wanted to share two websites I stumble upon while surfing the net. I found them very interesting. Don't know if anybody already mentioned them or not. However, just have a look. Welcome to Ride Like A Pro \| Order your motorcycle instruction DVD's online Motorcycle Safety Foundation Regards __________________ * Creativity has the Power to Transform Human Behaviour *

7th August 2009, 10:29	#42 (permalink)
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 565	Your bike looks adsolutely stunning, complete stock except for the front disk, RD 350 had one of the biggest drum breaks I have seen in the front wheel, and used to really like the look of that big huge drum. __________________ Amby Avigo 1800 Isuzu Petrol

13th August 2009, 14:08	#44 (permalink)
Sudipto-S-Team BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 898 View My Garage	Your bike is looking absolutely gorgeous. . What tyres are you using? Keep a basic tyre repairing kit for the ride, it should have things like patches, a good footpump and crow bars to pull out the tube etc. Pushing a loaded bike on the highway for even 5/10 km is not a matter of joke. You could also keep a couple of spare tubes. __________________ You gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, Know when to walk away and know when to run.

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