Dream comes true - Gypsy comes home

manikjeet · 25th May 2010, 15:55

i was just going through the thread and just noticed this yellow light glowing that i have circled
can anybody tell me what is this light for

Desmosedici · 25th May 2010, 16:02

Hi ManikJeet,

That is a reflection of the overhead cabin light.

Yes Krishna, I shall change my signature and have already requested mods to delete the ad.

Ntomer, Good to know someone else is also on a quest to tame this beast.

manikjeet · 25th May 2010, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Hi ManikJeet,

That is a reflection of the overhead cabin light.

thanks Desmosedici
i asked because few days ago i opened my instrument panel and i remember seeing a small led
anyways thanks again

saintsinner · 25th May 2010, 16:31

Good going there mate...
i am happy for you.. scout around for some more AC options and CFL's... this beast belongs to you. this is your dream and you must live it!

gsferrari · 25th May 2010, 23:25

Good going Raj!!!

Now a few things you need to do:

1. Forget FFE
2. Forget K&N intake
3. Get better front seats
4. Add the A/C - If Sripad is expensive then talk to Imran about his guy
5. Add a removable insulated partition behind the front seats. Doesn't necessarily have to close ALL the gaps. This will cool the cabin down a lot faster with less effort from engine and compressor
6. Budget for a decent stereo
7. Get better internal lighting

And most importantly...

Show up for OTRs or at least reply to messages!

Desmosedici · 26th May 2010, 13:07

Yes GS,

I need to show up for OTRs, it was just the one that i attended and have been raring to go for a night OTR. and sorry for not replying this weekend, you know na how it was. i shall definitely get in for the next one and also loking forward to AKC.

Desmosedici · 28th May 2010, 16:07

The clutch that i got from Laxman Auto, Opera House does not fit.
The guy from Laxman Auto said that if there are no screw marks etc then he would take it back and replace it. Called up my mech and told him to keep it intact.

Hopefully i should get a replacement clutch tom.

Monroe gas shocks are not available. I am going to get 2 rods for the soft top. Both rods are the OE thick rods that come at the back.

By this weekend, the clutch (hopefully), aux lamps, philips rally bulbs and battery disconnect switch should be installed.

Desmosedici · 30th May 2010, 19:34

Hi,

OE Bars for soft top brought from Opera House.

New Steering Wheel, its a bit smaller though.
Aux Lamps fitted
Bolero ORVMs fitted
Clutch Overhauling done. Mech says it can easily run another 30 -40k Kms.
Alpine HU fitted. 6" speakers to be found and fitted. Now on old Pioneer Speakers fitted near footwell.

Cheers,
Raj

Desmosedici · 31st May 2010, 20:13

Seats are now refoamed and feel better than before.

Time taken was 5 hours for refoaming front 2 seats and adding seat cover plus adding seat cover for back benches.

All the covers were stiched and put on hence more time.

Tejas@perioimpl · 1st June 2010, 08:20

Desmo, change the front number plate. It will break in it's current form on the very first obstacle.

Jaggu · 1st June 2010, 10:42

Better remove both bumpers, they are the first ones to go on OTR's.

starter · 1st June 2010, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Better remove both bumpers, they are the first ones to go on OTR's.

Words of wisdom!

Desmo, please listen to Jaggu.
Cheers,
Deepak

PS: I still have a bent rear bumper. Ruthless Anaconda (Avalakonda)

Desmosedici · 1st June 2010, 19:17

Can both the bumpers be removed within a matter of minutes??

If yes, then i shall do that before the start of EXAMM and AKC and fix them just before entering the tarmac (that is if that can be done easily)

Alternatively, i am thinking of solutions to permanently remove the front bumper and fix the lights and number plate etc.

starter · 1st June 2010, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Can both the bumpers be removed within a matter of minutes??

If yes, then i shall do that before the start of EXAMM and AKC and fix them just before entering the tarmac (that is if that can be done easily)

Alternatively, i am thinking of solutions to permanently remove the front bumper and fix the lights and number plate etc.

Hey Desmo,
You can remove both the bumpers, the rear number plate holder and the side step, a day before AKC at your authorized service center or if you have the necessary spares, you can do it yourself.
Keep them safely at home and get them fixed once you are back from AKC.
I agree that without tail lights and indicators, it is risky to drive.
But, you would anyway be going there in a convoy right? So, should not be a problem, me thinks.
Cheers,
Deepak

Desmosedici · 1st June 2010, 21:36

Hi Deepak,

my thing is if i remove the bumpers in the city and drive down to the OTR place, wont the cops stop me and fine me for driving without the indicators.

Thats why i asked if possible, can i remove those after i reach the OTR place..

Cheers,
Raj

25th May 2010, 15:55	#166
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i was just going through the thread and just noticed this yellow light glowing that i have circled can anybody tell me what is this light for Attached Thumbnails Last edited by manikjeet : 25th May 2010 at 16:01.
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25th May 2010, 16:02	#167
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Hi ManikJeet, That is a reflection of the overhead cabin light. Yes Krishna, I shall change my signature and have already requested mods to delete the ad. Ntomer, Good to know someone else is also on a quest to tame this beast.
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25th May 2010, 16:31	#169
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	Good going there mate... i am happy for you.. scout around for some more AC options and CFL's... this beast belongs to you. this is your dream and you must live it!
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25th May 2010, 23:25	#170
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,806 Times	Good going Raj!!! Now a few things you need to do: 1. Forget FFE 2. Forget K&N intake 3. Get better front seats 4. Add the A/C - If Sripad is expensive then talk to Imran about his guy 5. Add a removable insulated partition behind the front seats. Doesn't necessarily have to close ALL the gaps. This will cool the cabin down a lot faster with less effort from engine and compressor 6. Budget for a decent stereo 7. Get better internal lighting And most importantly... Show up for OTRs or at least reply to messages!
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26th May 2010, 13:07	#171
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Yes GS, I need to show up for OTRs, it was just the one that i attended and have been raring to go for a night OTR. and sorry for not replying this weekend, you know na how it was. i shall definitely get in for the next one and also loking forward to AKC.
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28th May 2010, 16:07	#172
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	The clutch that i got from Laxman Auto, Opera House does not fit. The guy from Laxman Auto said that if there are no screw marks etc then he would take it back and replace it. Called up my mech and told him to keep it intact. Hopefully i should get a replacement clutch tom. Monroe gas shocks are not available. I am going to get 2 rods for the soft top. Both rods are the OE thick rods that come at the back. By this weekend, the clutch (hopefully), aux lamps, philips rally bulbs and battery disconnect switch should be installed.
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30th May 2010, 19:34	#173
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	chota update Hi, OE Bars for soft top brought from Opera House. New Steering Wheel, its a bit smaller though. Aux Lamps fitted Bolero ORVMs fitted Clutch Overhauling done. Mech says it can easily run another 30 -40k Kms. Alpine HU fitted. 6" speakers to be found and fitted. Now on old Pioneer Speakers fitted near footwell. Cheers, Raj Attached Thumbnails
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31st May 2010, 20:13	#174
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Seats Redone Seats are now refoamed and feel better than before. Time taken was 5 hours for refoaming front 2 seats and adding seat cover plus adding seat cover for back benches. All the covers were stiched and put on hence more time. Attached Thumbnails
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1st June 2010, 08:20	#175
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Desmo, change the front number plate. It will break in it's current form on the very first obstacle.
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1st June 2010, 10:42	#176
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	Better remove both bumpers, they are the first ones to go on OTR's.
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1st June 2010, 19:17	#178
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Can both the bumpers be removed within a matter of minutes?? If yes, then i shall do that before the start of EXAMM and AKC and fix them just before entering the tarmac (that is if that can be done easily) Alternatively, i am thinking of solutions to permanently remove the front bumper and fix the lights and number plate etc.
	() Thanks

1st June 2010, 21:36	#180
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Hi Deepak, my thing is if i remove the bumpers in the city and drive down to the OTR place, wont the cops stop me and fine me for driving without the indicators. Thats why i asked if possible, can i remove those after i reach the OTR place.. Cheers, Raj
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