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Old 6th July 2022, 11:21   #586
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The day is still very much vivid in my mind when I bid goodbye to my Ladakh buddies, from Pune railway station; This saddened me for years since further plans had to be canceled because of some unavoidable circumstances. And then, circumstances change, priorities changes!!! Something which was once very close to the heart took a back seat! Steadily, as time passes, priorities get re-primed but Ladakh somehow got entangled in the cobwebs! Until 2022!!!

Amun-Ra has completed Khardungla

No, it does not excite me to imagine riding on the perceived highest motorable road in the world (in-fact its number 11); I was in-fact more thrilled at Baralacha La Pass BUT the mere realization that ultimately I have been able to fulfill one of my dreams, makes the trip all the more memorable, yet painful!

As many of you know that I am part of a Royal Enfield riding club called Blitzkrieg Riding Club (BRC) and this road trip would not have been possible without the support of the entire team and their good wishes. Post consultation with our lead I decided that it's in our best interest to have Amun-Ra transported to Chandigarh and then continue the ride for the mountains from there. Factors like budget, Age of Motorcycle, off the shelf brand new bullets etc, contributed to this conclusion. There were 20 motorcycles in our group, out of which 5 chose to ride from Pune (3RE & 2KTM). The rest of us had our motorcycles transported to Chandigarh via Safexpress.

Thankfully not much harm was observed on Amun-Ra post the journey apart from the fact the headlight cowl had taken a slight dent and one of the knuckle guards had come loose.

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Ladakh is no longer considered as a very difficult patch to ride (Special thanks to the team of BRO) and there are innumerable accounts documenting the same. I will therefore just try to compile few of my observations, in my way

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1. Atal Tunnel [9.02 kilometers] is really long and it's a pain to contain yourself within the speed limits. Banihal Tunnel [8.50 kilometeres] also introduces similar feelings. I consider myself privileged to have been able to cross both these tunnels and the experiences have been exceptionally brilliant.

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2. The most challenging section for me was while crossing the Baralacha La Pass, on the 18th of June. And that brings to a very lightly discussed topic. The need for warm-waterproof riding gloves. I have been using Rynox Full Gauntlets, but they are no match for rains. This resulted in numbness at fingertips since it was raining snow while we were during the ride. (I probably could have penned down better had the fingers worked while on the pass!) There was a time when I lost sight of the group since snow was getting accumulated over the visors and I had to continuously wipe them off; Things like a snow wall and the rear end of a standing truck just became inseparable and fortunately Amun-Ra was inches away from kissing as this got logged in my memory. Unfortunately taking a break was not feasible in that wilderness; The sheer amount of effort that went in to properly clean my glasses & visors and take a stock of the situation, will always be remembered thereafter.

A point worth a mention is never to use Surgical gloves within the riding gloves. I used the same and paid a heavy penalty as well. My logic for using this was primarily to keep the hands dry since the gloves were all wet. Little had I anticipated that this will also impact the flow of blood to my fingers. By the time I realized my dumbness, I was literally trying my wit's end to get rid of these. Till today, one of the fingers has a certain chin-chin sensation, hope the condition improves with time.

My Studds does not have a Pin-Lock and from what I heard from others, the helmets that have that feature did not help them either! The combination of rain-soaked gloves/shoes, and moderate snowfall accompanied by strong gusty winds really played havoc with my composure and I am glad that both of us have seen this through to recollect and relish.

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3. Owing to such extreme temperatures at Baralacha La Pass, we decided to have the night halt at Sarchu. The neatly crafted and chiseled mountain walls will get you intoxicated with their colorful walls. Consider yourself lucky if you can find any distractions. Neither the small hutment-like accommodation we
dashed into nor the limited options for catering to nature's call, will make you think twice before going under the layers of blankets. The fact that "Good night" was spoken around 7PM, made the night longer. If only my vocabulary could depict my state around midnight, buried deep under blankets and caged within cold walls.

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4. On the 21st June 2022, I rode to the Khardungla top. In fact, I was quite surprised by the way it got unfurled abruptly in front of me. Just after the last turn, one can make out of the mighty presence owing to the layers and layers of prayer flags and over-excited crowd, all jostling for a share of memory. Riding in a closely knitted group definitely has its advantage in these scenarios and we Blitzkriegians did spend some quality time at the top.

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5. Pangong lake's mesmerizing beauty has definitely been captured in depth by many. But I wonder if ever there has been a situation wherein wanderers decided to travel at night to ensure the well-being of fellow riders. It so happened that a few of our buddies had taken an accommodation which was at the start of the lake area, whereas the rest of the group was grounded nearly 7 kilometers away. So post-midnight, we decided to give them a visit and ensure that everything is OK. Little we had anticipated that they would be sound asleep and our frantic "shout-outs" would sound like distant dream calls to them. One hell of a sore throat I had the next morning, but the picturesque stary night sky will always be chiseled deep.

The first view

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The beauty of the place is just not the lake, but the surrounding snow-capped mountains with all their awe and might.

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6. I understood why it's risky to ride through the Zoji La pass, more if one chooses to cross at night (I wonder if that is allowed though). But something that was not expected was to get all white-washed because of the loose soil all around. The combination of dirt, loose gravel, unsuspecting turns and Yellow Tata bulldozers kept the adrenaline contained within the limits of frustration and achievement. Yes, a tunnel is being excavated as I pen down my thoughts, so probably within the next couple of years, this would also be memories.

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7. For security reasons, while the army convoy is moving, civilian vehicles are instructed to stay put on the highways. We were stopped thrice and the average waiting time was 40 minutes. Though this was the most tiring part under the hot sun and riding gears, it worked wonders for me as I got the opportunity to fix my hanging exhaust pipe and also not be too late in regrouping.

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To be continued ...

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Old 6th July 2022, 11:36   #587
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8. Local population is very helpful and the moment they understood my requirement, I was adequately guided to the appropriate shop. When I offered the owner money for the wire, we were just advised "Aap humare Mehmaan hai", "You are our guest". This was so unexpected and touching, I was at loss of words other than to capture a frame.

Mr. Salman with few of my riding buddies.

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9. Stretch which I enjoyed the fullest: Gata Loops. I had read about the loops but then the way suddenly the board appeared in front of me, was just too good to miss. Revving my 26BHP Amun-Ra and challenging the swift yet agile 42BHP ADV was one of the craziest ridings I have done in the recent past. While taking the turns and recollecting instructions from the past years is something I do not have words to describe; I am just thankful to my lead for all his advice, (which thankfully did not fall on deaf ears)

10. Amun-Ra has all the juice to compete with the latest releases, but on the curves only. Since here it's the combination of man-machine understanding that plays a key role without exposure to unwanted risks. On long straights, he has to make way to the latest avatars, with the grace of a tired soldier!

So what's next
  • I am now waiting for my Amun-Ra to return back to its home so that I can take care of the servicing. Things that I know are silencer mounts, Front shock absorber leak, and probably a few more. But nevertheless, it's a behemoth of a machine created by the RE.
  • The next ride would probably be the Spiti and Amun-Ra would probably be spared from that. Intentions are strong to get the Himalayan 450 and I have heard that it's expected somewhere in the next year.
  • A lot of painful decisions had to be made for realizing this dream; I hope it's not too late now.

Few other images, which were clicked during the trip, to make it memorable and motivating.

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The entourage while returning from the drop location to Jammu airport. All crammed up in a small pickup, excitedly discussing the day's proceedings and future trips.

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Till we meet again,

Julley
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Congratulations. Amun-Ra finally conquered Laddakh. The travelogue is crisp and with all the necessary details. Must be a great journey for you.

When I did Nepal ride few months back, I realise that RE Standard is better suited for city riding. One can definitely tour on it (and people have been doing that), but it’s not the right bike. On the same ride I rode my friends Himalayan and realise how much of a difference it makes. A purpose built bike like Himmy makes the ride more enjoyable and is confidence inspiring. No matter the kind of road, one is mentally free. And it’s the same with any good ADV.

So my hunt for new ADV, specifically for touring, started. The bike I short listed were Himmy, ADV390, and GS310. Couldn’t get the test ride off ADV390, so had to drop it. No BMW service Centre in my city so a big no no. Finally i was left with Himalayan.

Suddenly the news about Himalayan 450 started popping off and it made the decision a lot more difficult. How sensible it is to buy Himmy410 when 450 is just around the corner, and that too with mouth watering specs.
But what I realise is there is no confirmation on launch date. Remember how long it took ADV390 to launch. And it will be a new engine, so the first gen is always going to be with some niggles. On the other hand Himmy is almost free from most of its issues and is in its best form right now. And I anyway don’t cruise above 100kmph, so Himmy seemed perfect(kind of) to me. That’s why I finally ended up buying one today. Now I am more than free to ride anywhere I want without any worry, no matter the terrain.
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When I did Nepal ride few months back, I realise that RE Standard is better suited for city riding. One can definitely tour on it (and people have been doing that), but it’s not the right bike. On the same ride I rode my friends Himalayan and realise how much of a difference it makes. A purpose built bike like Himmy makes the ride more enjoyable and is confidence inspiring. No matter the kind of road, one is mentally free. And it’s the same with any good ADV.

... That’s why I finally ended up buying one today. Now I am more than free to ride anywhere I want without any worry, no matter the terrain.
Let me, first of all, congratulate you on your Himmy. Riding a Royal Enfield has probably made me more patient these days. TAT is probably best ignored while setting up expectations from the RE stable. H411 is definitely a very good option, but then, will you be able to control the urge for a refined H450, post the first iteration. Yes, there is a proposed H650 as well and I am not coming to that. For me, it will be difficult and therefore better to wait for the H450, but then, who knows tomorrow's world

In terms of touring on a Standard, technology has evolved so much, that the RE-S may probably be best considered apt for leisure rides. I hope Amun-Ra does not feel offended, but since there are other models, more aptly built for off-roading, one would be wise to opt for them for such trails.

Amun-Ra finally reached home with all the dirt and grime from the pastures of Ladakh and the mountains. A morning rain-dripping mud-clinging trip to the local hub completed all the formalities to bring back my champ, Back Home

Yes, he is dirty, but this dirt (and grime, and oil, and hanging parts) makes him mature!

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Thankfully not much of the paintwork has been scratched other than the front mud-guard. For a fact, RE does not make this particular model, so I am not going to get another mudguard with the same Forest Green color. Aftermarket coloring work will never yield the same color or feel. Moreover, the body color has aged from '13.

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One option that I have as a fail-safe will be to put some stickers over the scratched section of the front mudguard.

Apart from that, any other "quality" solutions?
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Let me, first of all, congratulate you on your Himmy. Riding a Royal Enfield has probably made me more patient these days.
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Apart from that, any other "quality" solutions?
Thank you. Indeed it makes one patient and self satisfied, if I may say so.

If I wouldn’t have bought H410, I know I couldn’t have controlled myself from buying H450 on the day of its launch. Knowing for the fact that the first version will be full of usual RE flaws. Now since I own H410, I will still buy it, but can definitely stretch my patience level to 450s 2nd Gen, which as per REs timeline will be somewhere around 2024-25. That will give me solid 2-3 years to enjoy on Himmy as much as I want, and also train myself better(off-roading) to handle the higher power figure of 450. And to be honest, I had a fear in my mind that what if 450 doesn’t fit my expectations. All the waiting will go to vain then. But this is me. We all have our reasonings, and as long as we are satisfied, it really doesn’t matter much.

Congrats on having Amun-ra back. Have you asked RE SVC about the mudguard? May be they still provide one. If not, then the only option(apart from usual sticker hiding) is getting it painted at a reputable place. It will cost some extra but the job will done.
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While on the ride, on the second last day, I observed that Amun-Ra is switching off when the headlights are ON. This behavior had been observed in past as well, and the interim solution is to turn off the headlight / Fog lamps. The same was practiced BUT what surprised me was that the battery was fresh from April. Nevertheless, once I received Amun-Ra back at Pune, I least expected the ES to work, but the KS worked, thankfully.

Post completing the much-needed servicing and keeping Amun-Ra parked for one night, I observed that the battery is completely drained, to the extent that even the blinkers were not working. I then contacted the seller "Battery-Boss" who is quite reluctant to honor a replacement (even though I have the warranty card and bill). He informs that a battery can never wear out in one month. Not sure, what am I supposed to infer from the statement, but Battery-Boss is definitely not a trustworthy seller to deal with.

I was informed over the call that they do not support Onsite 2-wheeler battery replacement. I would be required to visit their shop, which is basically the other end of the city, wherein they would run tests to analyze and only if their "technical team" deems it appropriate, they will be then approaching Exide for replacement.

If a "Run of the mill" battery goes kaput in approximately two months and this is what a customer has to go through in terms of warranty realization, I wonder why Exide has such last mile providers. I would like to take this up with the Exide representative as well, but am not getting the proper contact details. Twitter, these days, tend to respond only to high-follower base users.

At this moment, to get Amun-Ra back to life, I am trying to get the battery replaced via my trusted mechanic using his contacts. Fingers crossed.

But hey, that does not mean that there should not be any celebrations. Amun-Ra supported me well and apart from the consumables he is entitled to, below is a small token of appreciation. I tried to get something that closely matches the Forest Green color and here I have a RE Branded Olive Green Key Ring.

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I am targetting a half-face RE-branded helmet for myself but seems their customization page is not working properly. The other one, (Madras Stripes #038) will someday definitely see light
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I had almost forgotten that I have something called as a rubbing compound.

This morning, I suddenly remembered and a 15/25 minutes of right-left hand exercise, gave me satisfactory results. Thank GOD the shine could be restored, to at least 90% and it no longer looks like an eye sore or stands out craving for attention.

Thank you "Waxpol Rubbing Compound HI FI"

First round

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Second round

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Since these contain some sort of sand like substance, I am sure that if I apply too much and rub, the finishing will go for a toss.
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A little update in terms of the starting issues Amun-Ra was facing post the Ladakh Trip. With timely assistance from my trusted mechanic, we could arrange for a battery replacement. Once the unit was replaced, I observed no issues, till this morning, when all of a sudden the issue cropped up again.

The cranking sound is present once the starter is pressed, but the Bullet fails to start.

I have checked with the multimeter and below are the readings.
  • Battery Voltage in Ignition OFF position: 11.72
  • Battery voltage when Bullet is in idling position: 11.90
  • Battery voltage when the throttle is raced: 12.38

My mechanic has advised me to have the R/R unit replaced. It's quite unfortunate that the issue cropped up just after the Ladakh trip, but I guess consumables can report issues anytime. Anyways, referring the spare parts manual, I collected the part number (147098/C), and therefore the first work tomorrow will be to collect this and then head to my mechanic (in the rains) to have the same replaced and then observe the performance.
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Ultimately proper battery charging is happening now, and, in this process, I
  1. First replaced the battery
  2. Then replaced the R/R unit (and its now kept as reserve)
  3. Ultimately replaced the Magneto assembly (As the old one was burnt out, literally!)

I guess if the engine chamber was a glass one (or something like that wherein you can see through), the culprit could have been easily identified and proper steps initiated, long back.

Nevertheless, I did check with the multimeter and seems that the battery charging is happening now, with proper voltage.

Have a look at the burnt-out coil. As I touched them, a few of them came off the windings.

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The fresh mint piece (June 2022, in fact)

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Also, I got a chance to view the engine chamber again. Isn't this a sight to behold? Simple love all the machineries over there, all working in tandem for certain execution. It looks so soothing to my eyes!

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Below is the thread update from the queries section where the small litle developments are documented

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...ml#post5379387 (Royal Enfield Queries)
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Amun-Ra participated in the event honoring the 75 years of India's Independence. The event is worth a mention to my folks at the Team-BHP. The purpose of the event was to instill the importance of road safety awareness and safe driving. With that in mind, a small selection of 30 bikers was chosen. Senior Pune RTO officials helped immensely in realizing this event and also ensure that adequate admission was obtained to gain access into the Pune Vidhan Bhavan for a short city ride, being flagged off by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

The event also added another feather to our club, Blitzkrieg Riding Club (BRC). After 8 long years and more than 16 successful "Tiranga / Tri-color" rides; involving at least 100+ riders for every event, we got the opportunity to start our ride from The Council Hall; which is also a Grade-I Heritage structure of national importance.

Sharing a few of the images captured during the event.

With slight drizzle in the morning, we started towards the Vidhan Bhavan

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We had few participants from the Nursing college who took keen interest in The Bullet. My fellow companion for the entire ride was very eager to know how does one balance a heavy motorcycle? I am sure, with time, she will know the secret (The heavier the bike, the easier its balanced while on the move)

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The governor flagged off the ride. It's a proud moment for each one of us; though I still wonder why was I so damn serious at that very moment Might be I was thinking what if Amun-Ra chooses to stop just in front of him. But why was I so perplexed? Didn't I procure the parts from one end of the city, travel to another end of the city for fitting in the rain, and then returned fine? The human mind, it just confuses itself, is what I deduce

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The excitement was in the air and it just kept hanging around. The moments, are hard to come by, and therefore, should always be captured, to cherish.

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And how can an event of such mega proportions be signed off, without a customary group snap? Though getting everyone's attention is always a challenge, something I sincerely wish future technology will be able to overcome. Might be, click all the faces when they are looking, and click the remaining ones when they choose to look but do not move the subject from position.

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Amun-Ra headed back home after the event, to make a note of the day's proceedings. (And also to get ready for the next event, Goa ?)

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Amun-Ra participated in the event honoring the 75 years of India's Independence. The event is worth a mention to my folks at the Team-BHP. The purpose of the event was to instill the importance of road safety awareness and safe driving. With that in mind, a small selection of 30 bikers was chosen.
Sharing a few of the images captured during the event.
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Majumdarda, what is your view on the availability of spare parts for a UCE Bullet 500 standard in future, say next 10 years? Hopefully, they will be available, given the fact that RE models from even 60's era are still in running condition!

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Majumdarda, what is your view on the availability of spare parts for a UCE Bullet 500 standard in future, say next 10 years?...
I had posted a similar question in the Royal Enfield query section to safe guard from the inflation etc? From the availability perspective, I understand that there are certain, typical to the B500, and many of them are not available already. For example, 584637/A (aka B500 sticker). Now, this is such a part that can be locally made per order; but if today a sticker becomes unavailable, someday critical engine parts would also stop being produced. Aftermarket solution is always there, but I would prefer the original any day.

Am not sure if RE still produces carburetor engines, but if they have been stopped, then UCD 33 will stop seeing the light sooner. (570889/B)

With so many variations RE is launching these days, it will really become challenging for a manufacturer/stockist to manage and maintain all these hardware parts and fixtures. For my Amun-Ra, it would be great if someone can tell me what all are the critical components so that I can at least try and have them with me, should the need ever come (Yeah, a foolish idea ). For example, that .9 KW Starter motor (560013), sells for INR 14500 now. I understand that issues are hardly reported for these, (like my 2004 Pulsar's is still going strong), but the sword still hangs!

The model and part numbers have also changed with time. Many a time it happens that if I refer to a part number based upon the 2014 parts manual, & the shop will not have it. It becomes challenging a bit with the new updated parts number. I am looking for such a ready reckoner, which can guide me with the updated RE parts numbers.
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Old 30th August 2022, 16:43   #598
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From the availability perspective, I understand that there are certain, typical to the B500, and many of them are not available already.
Am not sure if RE still produces carburetor engines, but if they have been stopped, then UCD 33 will stop seeing the light sooner. (570889/B)
With so many variations RE is launching these days, it will really become challenging for a manufacturer/stockiest to manage and maintain all these hardware parts and fixtures.
Thanks for the detailed reply. The scenario you have described is more related to OEM spares! Are the after market parts available easily? One final related query, is the availability of spares better for UCE 350s? Or is it the same for both 500 and 350s?
I am contemplating to have one, hence the queries .

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Thanks for the detailed reply. The scenario you have described is more related to OEM spares! Are the after market parts available easily? One final related query, is the availability of spares better for UCE 350s? Or is it the same for both 500 and 350s?
I am contemplating to have one, hence the queries .

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After market spare parts are quite easily available. In terms of comparison between the 350 and 500 pertaining to availability of spare parts, I guess there is no imminent shortfall as both engines fair well in the market. Moreover, both these share a common platform; though 500 models are comparatively less over here than 350.
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After market spare parts are quite easily available. In terms of comparison between the 350 and 500 pertaining to availability of spare parts, I guess there is no imminent shortfall as both engines fair well in the market.
Thanks. That's what I too thought. No matter how much I try to convince that its time has passed and there is a greatly refined thumping engine on a better platform available in the form of J-349, the urge to enjoy the super torque of a 500 long stroke is irresistible . I wont be surprised if I end up getting one
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