Small RD 350 meet! EDIT: NEW pics on page 4 !!

Maverick5490 · 7th December 2008, 16:06

Hey guys,

Reviving this thread again, had an RD meet in Thane today, and the response was amazing with 9 RD's participating mostly from Thane and a couple from Mulund.Felt good seeing so many RD's together for the first time.. here are a few pics of all the bikes together and pics of new additions to the group.

turbo_v12 · 7th December 2008, 16:26

What a maniacal Sunday it was!

From questioning myself about "When everyone would arrive" to the question changing to "WHEN WILL I GO HOME!", it was a BANG.

Left home at around 8 in the morning (Maverick and I did a lot of wildlife photography then) and returned by around 3. Different bikes, different characteristics and specs...but one thing stayed the same - THE PASSION FOR THE BIKE. Did not think the meet would turn out to be such a success (too bad a couple of bikes could not make it due to technical issues). However, they turned up which shows the spirit and passion

Posting pics here. The 2nd one is of all the owners and friends...

More pics and videos coming soon.

insaneroller · 7th December 2008, 19:52

dam. Some nice RDs there. Please call or post before you all head. Some known faces there

2StrokeJunkie · 7th December 2008, 20:18

nice . good to see RD members actively meeting up. better still that everyone looks young rather than the old guys discussing politics and how boring life is :P

the red RD with the Rajdoot stickering looks the most tastefully and immaculately maintained compared to the rest. nice going guys.

turbo_v12 · 7th December 2008, 22:56

Hey guys,

We were not done there. We then headed out for a ride (unfortunately the Red one with Rajdoot decals and Maverick could not join us).

7 of us rode out for some distance on Ghodbunder road and stopped at a temple across the Thane creek. Here are some more pics of the same.

the_trooper · 8th December 2008, 09:48

@Turbo_V12, those are some super snaps. My regards to all the owner for all the hardwork they do to keep their bikes in shape.

turbo_v12 · 8th December 2008, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2StrokeJunkie

the red RD with the Rajdoot stickering looks the most tastefully and immaculately maintained compared to the rest. nice going guys.

Yes Junkie, indeed. It has exhaust pipes in immaculate condition, sounds amazing and is using the Ravi Nagesh CDi ignition kit. His mechanics are the RR racing brothers down south so it has be that good. But out group unanimously votes the pic of the bike posted here as the most well kept and maintained one. When anyone sees it in real life, he is floored.

The bike is owned by the bloke who has his bike's rear end painted on his T-shirt in previous pics...

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_trooper

@Turbo_V12, those are some super snaps. My regards to all the owners for all the hard work they do to keep their bikes in shape.

Thanks trooper (So when are you waiting for the next attack? You'd better stand there's no turning back

). I know you would connect with the hard work well since you've put in just as much effort in your RD.

turbo_v12 · 8th December 2008, 14:49

Later a few of us were joined by an FZ and an RX 160 (a 135 bored out to a 160).

The RX has a 10-piece exhaust (must have swallowed half the reptiles from the world) and is so loud that I am sure we were waking people up in the afternoon while riding it.

2StrokeJunkie · 8th December 2008, 17:08

disagree with u V12 . ive seen better

. just a fresh coat of paint and lots of bling ( chrome ) dont make a great looking RD. the beauty lies in the eye for detail . straight off on that bike , the seat has to be changed to a stock shaped one with the beading or something that closely resembles it. The condition of the tyre walls look bad , either it needs a good scrub and polish or more .

nice RX , cute T shirt

insaneroller · 8th December 2008, 17:51

the yellow one is a RX right? I've seen an exact same RD. 2x1 chamber. running on points. R6 front forks etc. Forks dont look the same but chamber & colour etc are same.

turbo_v12 · 9th December 2008, 11:09

@ Junkie, yes I guess you are right. It's just that the bike looks better than in the pic and rides just as good. Right from the brakes to the clutch to the throttle response and engine all feel great. So we just term that bike the best amongst us. But yes, the red Rajdoot met us for the 1st time that day so I guess the blue one has competition.

Rongom, Guru saw my shirt and said exactly the same thing. So I guess am gonna go out hunting for that RD now...

turbo_v12 · 9th December 2008, 18:39

As promised, a nice little video of the RDs revving and riding.

YouTube - 9 Loud RDs

Jaisimha Besadi · 18th January 2009, 18:30

Hello Folks!

It's a good little bunch indeed. I have seen many such get-togethers in Bangalore but haven't been able to make it. I own a RD-350 (HT-1983) and will get involved soon in such activity.

7th December 2008, 16:06	#46
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,814 Times View My Garage	RD meet in Thane part 2! Hey guys, Reviving this thread again, had an RD meet in Thane today, and the response was amazing with 9 RD's participating mostly from Thane and a couple from Mulund.Felt good seeing so many RD's together for the first time.. here are a few pics of all the bikes together and pics of new additions to the group. Attached Thumbnails
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7th December 2008, 16:26	#47
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	What a maniacal Sunday it was! From questioning myself about "When everyone would arrive" to the question changing to "WHEN WILL I GO HOME!", it was a BANG. Left home at around 8 in the morning (Maverick and I did a lot of wildlife photography then) and returned by around 3. Different bikes, different characteristics and specs...but one thing stayed the same - THE PASSION FOR THE BIKE. Did not think the meet would turn out to be such a success (too bad a couple of bikes could not make it due to technical issues). However, they turned up which shows the spirit and passion Posting pics here. The 2nd one is of all the owners and friends... More pics and videos coming soon. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by turbo_v12 : 7th December 2008 at 16:28.
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7th December 2008, 19:52	#48
insaneroller BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 320 Times	dam. Some nice RDs there. Please call or post before you all head. Some known faces there
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7th December 2008, 20:18	#49
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 316 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	nice . good to see RD members actively meeting up. better still that everyone looks young rather than the old guys discussing politics and how boring life is :P the red RD with the Rajdoot stickering looks the most tastefully and immaculately maintained compared to the rest. nice going guys.
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7th December 2008, 22:56	#50
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Hey guys, We were not done there. We then headed out for a ride (unfortunately the Red one with Rajdoot decals and Maverick could not join us). 7 of us rode out for some distance on Ghodbunder road and stopped at a temple across the Thane creek. Here are some more pics of the same. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

8th December 2008, 09:48	#51
the_trooper BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chn Posts: 215 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	@Turbo_V12, those are some super snaps. My regards to all the owner for all the hardwork they do to keep their bikes in shape.
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8th December 2008, 14:49	#53
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Later a few of us were joined by an FZ and an RX 160 (a 135 bored out to a 160). The RX has a 10-piece exhaust (must have swallowed half the reptiles from the world) and is so loud that I am sure we were waking people up in the afternoon while riding it. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

8th December 2008, 17:08	#54
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 316 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	disagree with u V12 . ive seen better . just a fresh coat of paint and lots of bling ( chrome ) dont make a great looking RD. the beauty lies in the eye for detail . straight off on that bike , the seat has to be changed to a stock shaped one with the beading or something that closely resembles it. The condition of the tyre walls look bad , either it needs a good scrub and polish or more . nice RX , cute T shirt
	() Thanks

8th December 2008, 17:51	#55
insaneroller BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 320 Times	the yellow one is a RX right? I've seen an exact same RD. 2x1 chamber. running on points. R6 front forks etc. Forks dont look the same but chamber & colour etc are same.
	() Thanks

9th December 2008, 11:09	#56
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	@ Junkie, yes I guess you are right. It's just that the bike looks better than in the pic and rides just as good. Right from the brakes to the clutch to the throttle response and engine all feel great. So we just term that bike the best amongst us. But yes, the red Rajdoot met us for the 1st time that day so I guess the blue one has competition. Rongom, Guru saw my shirt and said exactly the same thing. So I guess am gonna go out hunting for that RD now...
	() Thanks

18th January 2009, 18:30	#58
Jaisimha Besadi Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello Folks! It's a good little bunch indeed. I have seen many such get-togethers in Bangalore but haven't been able to make it. I own a RD-350 (HT-1983) and will get involved soon in such activity.
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