Delhi - Kolkata : A ride on RD350

milindajp · 13th November 2009, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
I'm sure you have got the owners manual by now. When in Cal, you can photocopy my service manual. Missing the electrical section though.

Re: sparkplugs (or any engine related technical matter) go by your tuner/ restorers advice.

Regards
Sutripta

I did get a copy of the owners manual from the net but it is neither complete nor very clear. I am trying to source one but in case I failed to do so - Sutriptada you are there for me ...

milindajp · 18th November 2009, 13:29

Guys, just finished installing Garmin XT Mobile in my phone. Loaded both Middle East and Indian map. The Middle East one is working great. Will test the Indian one once I reach Delhi. Now trying to create a customised map from Google Map with point of interest and then will transfer it to the mobile.

10 more days to go - guys I am so restless.....

SS-Traveller · 18th November 2009, 18:39

Way to go, MJP.

Except, looking at your plans and with all T-BHP members pitching in, you CAN'T go missing on the NH2! GPS will be peace of mind, though.

vkochar · 18th November 2009, 20:04

MJP - Let me know what exact day you headed here. I have PM'd you my number, give me a call if you want to know anything.

milindajp · 18th November 2009, 23:01

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Way to go, MJP.

Except, looking at your plans and with all T-BHP members pitching in, you CAN'T go missing on the NH2! GPS will be peace of mind, though.

Dada I know GPS guidance is not much required for NH2 ride. I will use it mainly for data logging which will be of much use while analyzing the trip. It will help me to check the maximum speed, average speed, stopping points, geo-tagging the images etc. I am creating POI, so it will help me find shortest way to my hotels in the city like Agra, Kanpur and Varanasi. Dada, you all are experienced travellers, so your feedback and guidance is the most valuable thing. Just keeping the device as backup....

Sutripta · 20th November 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by milindajp

Dada I know GPS guidance is not much required for NH2 ride. I will use it mainly for data logging ...

Agreed. Will be interesting to compare times with other mobikes and cars.

Can you post when once on the move? Would be great following your progress.

Regards
Sutripta

Sutripta · 30th November 2009, 08:40

Hi,
Are you on schedule? Do keep us informed.

Regards
Sutripta

SS-Traveller · 30th November 2009, 08:56

A quick update for all concerned: MJP and I met up last night. He's all ready and raring to go, expected to leave this morning for Agra. Didn't see his bike (I was looking forward to having a good dekko at it) - he'd come over by car. He unfortunately left his gloves back home, and picked up a not-so-good pair at KB yesterday.

He would be accompanied by his friend P in a car (?M-800) till Agra.

Expecting to hear from him once he reaches Agra. ETA 1 PM.

vkochar · 1st December 2009, 11:17

UPDATE -

Milinda reached Agra about 5:30 last evening and unfortunately could not see the Taj as it was dark. He gave me a call from the parking lot and I met him as I stay 10 minutes away.

He wanted to see the Taj in the morning so I got him a hotel near the Taj where he parked his Bike ( beautiful by the way ! ) and his friends car.

We said Bye and hoped to see again this morning.

I got a call from him this morning at 9 saying he saw the Taj and was leaving for Kanpur and then hopefully make it to Allahabad. He should make it by 3 to kanpur and then to Allahabad before dark around 5:30.

All the best mjp !

Sorry could not click any photos

PS - Thanks for the dates

SS-Traveller · 1st December 2009, 19:31

Short update:
MJP reached Allahabad today, and is staying overnight there. He plans to stop over at Benaras for tomorrow night.

SS-Traveller · 2nd December 2009, 10:13

MJP is expected to leave for Benaras @ this time. Wonder if anyone is joining/meeting up with him there?

Sutripta · 2nd December 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

MJP is expected to leave for Benaras @ this time. Wonder if anyone is joining/meeting up with him there?

I think Sandeep Bagchi from Calcutta is supposed to meet him there.

Sutripta

SS-Traveller · 2nd December 2009, 20:29

MJP reached Benaras from Allahabad around 1:15PM today, and has checked into the Raahi UP Tourism bungalow opposite the railway station. He did not manage to meet up T-BHP members at Allahabad or Benaras (on-phone support and road directions to enter Benaras was what he got from Delhi!

), although he has had an incident-free and safe trip till now. He's expected to leave Benaras tomorrow morning for CCU.

Wishing him all the best.

Sutripta · 2nd December 2009, 20:49

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

MJP reached Benaras .....he has had an incident-free and safe trip till now. He's expected to leave Benaras tomorrow morning for CCU.
Wishing him all the best.

Great. Wishing him all the best also.

Get Milinda to write a proper travelogue!

Living vicariously.

Sutripta.

@SS. Is MJP using his Dubai number?

SS-Traveller · 3rd December 2009, 20:09

Got a call from MJP @ 11AM. He'd been having fun in Benaras apparently, attending the Ganga aarti in the evening, and the mangal aarti at 3AM. He left Benaras at 5AM, and was stopped for tea at 11AM about 100 KM before Dhanbad. Was supposed to stop for lunch and rest at the New Khalsa Dhaba at Govindpur.

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Expected to reach CCU by nightfall, but since his mobile seems to have a connectivity problem, his present status cannot be confirmed.

18th November 2009, 13:29	#92
milindajp BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Highway Posts: 213 Thanked: 206 Times	Guys, just finished installing Garmin XT Mobile in my phone. Loaded both Middle East and Indian map. The Middle East one is working great. Will test the Indian one once I reach Delhi. Now trying to create a customised map from Google Map with point of interest and then will transfer it to the mobile. 10 more days to go - guys I am so restless.....
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18th November 2009, 18:39	#93
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	Way to go, MJP. Except, looking at your plans and with all T-BHP members pitching in, you CAN'T go missing on the NH2! GPS will be peace of mind, though.
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18th November 2009, 20:04	#94
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	MJP - Let me know what exact day you headed here. I have PM'd you my number, give me a call if you want to know anything.
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30th November 2009, 08:40	#97
Sutripta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,668 Thanked: 6,217 Times	Hi, Are you on schedule? Do keep us informed. Regards Sutripta
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30th November 2009, 08:56	#98
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	A quick update for all concerned: MJP and I met up last night. He's all ready and raring to go, expected to leave this morning for Agra. Didn't see his bike (I was looking forward to having a good dekko at it) - he'd come over by car. He unfortunately left his gloves back home, and picked up a not-so-good pair at KB yesterday. He would be accompanied by his friend P in a car (?M-800) till Agra. Expecting to hear from him once he reaches Agra. ETA 1 PM. Last edited by SS-Traveller : 30th November 2009 at 08:59.
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1st December 2009, 11:17	#99
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	UPDATE - Milinda reached Agra about 5:30 last evening and unfortunately could not see the Taj as it was dark. He gave me a call from the parking lot and I met him as I stay 10 minutes away. He wanted to see the Taj in the morning so I got him a hotel near the Taj where he parked his Bike ( beautiful by the way ! ) and his friends car. We said Bye and hoped to see again this morning. I got a call from him this morning at 9 saying he saw the Taj and was leaving for Kanpur and then hopefully make it to Allahabad. He should make it by 3 to kanpur and then to Allahabad before dark around 5:30. All the best mjp ! Sorry could not click any photos PS - Thanks for the dates
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1st December 2009, 19:31	#100
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	Short update: MJP reached Allahabad today, and is staying overnight there. He plans to stop over at Benaras for tomorrow night.
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2nd December 2009, 10:13	#101
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	MJP is expected to leave for Benaras @ this time. Wonder if anyone is joining/meeting up with him there?
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2nd December 2009, 20:29	#103
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	MJP reached Benaras from Allahabad around 1:15PM today, and has checked into the Raahi UP Tourism bungalow opposite the railway station. He did not manage to meet up T-BHP members at Allahabad or Benaras (on-phone support and road directions to enter Benaras was what he got from Delhi! ), although he has had an incident-free and safe trip till now. He's expected to leave Benaras tomorrow morning for CCU. Wishing him all the best.
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3rd December 2009, 20:09	#105
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,144 Times View My Garage	Got a call from MJP @ 11AM. He'd been having fun in Benaras apparently, attending the Ganga aarti in the evening, and the mangal aarti at 3AM. He left Benaras at 5AM, and was stopped for tea at 11AM about 100 KM before Dhanbad. Was supposed to stop for lunch and rest at the New Khalsa Dhaba at Govindpur. Expected to reach CCU by nightfall, but since his mobile seems to have a connectivity problem, his present status cannot be confirmed.
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