[hyd_traveller]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

at the Srisailam crossing we found a ramp. But for reaching that ramp, we had to turn left at the Srisailam highway, go under the ORR, and then turn right onto the road parallel to the ORR---the very same road we first entered.
Very funny that there is no signage at all for the ramps leading to it.

Since you saw the NSD Junction and also Srisailam Junction, you would have observed that both are not designed similiarly.

In fact, a careful observations of all exits and entries to ORR including the NH7, Himayatsagar, Gandipet, Nanakaramguda, etc. bring forth an issue of having varying designs.

Beyond any rational reasoning for the road designers and builders to have been so foolish when they had all the space available at these junctions.

Sorry for the OT. Lets get back to reading and viewing all the fun you people had!

[zen91]

Myself and Sai enjoyed the drive meet after a long hiatus, but for the natural speed breakers, sheep,buffalo's and all...the drive was sedate and good. I guess all that meat was meant for the Haleem in Hyderabad.

As always the fish fry stole the show at Vijay Vihar, they are doing an excellent job of maintaining the quality over the years.

I really liked the way Sabby has done up his ride, the paint quality is awesome and the car looked fabulous the way its done up. Keep it the way it is Sabby.

The highlight for me was the way Arcot was driving his car and must tell you that I loved following him this time around. Great control and average speeds were maintained by him.

I did not make the mistake of taking the wrong left at Ibrahimpatnam, though I stopped there but did not see any board indicating Gachibowli, therefore proceeded further to take the right turns and the road on to ORR.

Looking forward for the next drive meet!!

[vivek_vt]

here are my set of pictures, not many and not that good. I guess driving bike in the heat and clicking pics dont go hand in hand..

[vivek_vt]

and some more looking forward to the next drive meet. And do post the venue and the plan for the drag racing championship. Definitely want to be there with my cam.

[Fordmanchau]

Here goes my photos. Hope you all like atleast some of it. Uploading in two batches. One of "People & Place" and other would be "Cars".

Here goes "People & Place" pics.

[Fordmanchau]

Continuing with the "People & Places" theme

[Fordmanchau]

Finally pics of everybody's steeds. Here goes..





















That's all for now. Have more, but I think should stop here.

[Neilguy]

Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

@Neilguy,
i was making wild guess about why you chose your username as Neilguy and got the answer looking at your fiesta but....
...another question arised in my mind that if your car is black coloured, what would be your username?:
another wild guess.

If my car was black, the one thing my nick would NOT have been is "kaali-bhains"
Anyways, I have been using this nick since the IRC days (really long ago) and has nothing to do with the color of my car.

- Neel

[kkr2k2]

Originally Posted by mobike008

.....
Kudos to all! Keep watching this thread ...

Nice pictures avi, the WA up-front pic stands apart(I can say, the queen among all the cars!!) as far as the Car pics go!!!

And thanks for pics of the Sagar from the Vijay Vihar, kind of made me a bit nostalgic!! The sagar is full but I guess the officials there decided not to open the gates. It would have been great sight if the gates were opened!!

And yes 'therealabs' does show great spirit and you have very captured that very well!!!

Originally Posted by rrswift

Some more pictures of the NSD drive.

I Ethipothala falls pic is brilliant. It gives the complete picture of the beauty of Ethipothala falls!! [And also what we have missed :( ]

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

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Attachment 590598
.....That's all for now. Have more, but I think should stop here.

Thats a very beautiful picture. Please dont stop at that!!! Post more pics!!

[Fordmanchau]

Originally Posted by kkr2k2

Thats a very beautiful picture. Please dont stop at that!!! Post more pics!!

Hey Raj, thanks a lot!! coming from you, I'd say the photo did come out well.
But all credit to Sabby for maintaining his ride so well.
I was thinking of putting that pic and some other on the auto-image thread.
And will post some more pics in the evening.
Thanks again!!.

[therealabs]

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

"therealabs" and his Ninja took a beating when he probably misjudged the turn on the way to Etthipotala falls and went off the road. He is alright but the Ninja had to be put on the tempo and sent back.

The front brake pads on my bike were in a sorry state! I insisted the ninja mechanic to get them changed but unfortunately due to my shift timings, i couldn't get round to changing them before the sagar ride He assured me that 30% of the pads are still present and would serve me well for the next 500km I shouldn't have taken a risk and for that i feel like a fool.

p.s. Though the brakes let me down, my concentration was wavering too in the heat and my lack of judgement has lead to all of this!

Originally Posted by mobike008

We headed out towards Eithipothala falls and just after a few kms we found "therealabs" on the side of road because of a bad crash. I asked all bikers to head out early and told them rest of us will join them at falls in 15mins. Therelabs removed his riding jacket just before moving out towards the fall and this sad incident had to happen. It was a bad crash and the bike took the major brunt with its handle bar broken in the middle and one side of the fairing totally damaged and not to mention one of the review mirror coming off . Rider also took a bad hit on the head and had
several bruises on forearm, lip etc.

Appu_Reddevil was outstanding in his gesture and quickly hauled him into the car and took him to nearest hospital in Macherla and doctors checked him and certified his head his fine much to everyone's relief. The bike was
loaded in an auto trolley and sent to Hyderabad with other bikers except the Honda CBR 250 ( who is therealabs younger brother) who stayed back with us.

I went to the hospital to get routine scans and second opinion on the extent of my injuries soon after i reached hyderabad that night, turns out i'm fine all over barring the massive abrasion on my forearm and a small laceration on my lip. Those will disappear with time

On monday i resumed my hospital shift which lasted 14hours!

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

Got to know of "therealabs" accident during lunch, but he showed a great biker's spirit to continue with the meet. I was glad to see that he was in good shape except for some bruises on face and hand.

Great going mate. Keep it up and ride safe always.

Thank you! You guys being there and helping me out has raised my spirit level!

Originally Posted by mobike008

Here is the next installment of the pictures. There is one picture of the injured rider smiling with Appu which clearly says that he is alright

Appu!!!!! I am eternally thankful to Appu for his hospitality, humour and general company! He's a great guy and he's made the entire ordeal a WHOLE lot easier!

I can't recollect the other guy who's also been there for me...(wearing glasses, speaks many languages and was upset for not being able to drive Appu's car)

Thank you guys! Friendship day and i made some great friends!

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

"therealabs" 's real abs is in his mind and his spirit. He ain't got any in his stomach though.
Sorry, but just couldn't keep it to myself. Please don't flame me up. I am sorry already you see.

p.s. therealabs = the real (i got hacked once hence added 'the real') + abs (Abs was my nickname back in the uk)

Originally Posted by kkr2k2

And yes 'therealabs' does show great spirit and you have very captured that very well!!!

thank you! I think you can all call me Abhinav rather than quoting my id all the time, feels weird being referred to as therealabs!


One more thing, I'll be uploading photos taken from my camera very soon. They came out great specially the group photos of people and their cars (mainly because of the ultra wide angle lens)

[MileCruncher]

Guys like every year, when is the Haleem meet planned for this year?

We need a list of good haleem centres and then plan a Haleem Crawl. What say guys?

[spadix]

Originally Posted by therealabs

I can't recollect the other guy who's also been there for me...(wearing glasses, speaks many languages and was upset for not being able to drive Appu's car)

That would be Barry (Bharadwaj). One of the most resourceful guys I've ever met. You want something done, Barry's your man.

Get well soon, Abhinav!

Originally Posted by hyd_traveller

Does this mean that the signage are missing at the entry point of ORR?

This may be the way to enter ORR from NSD side :

Attachment 590381

Absolutely right, Bajaj saab. I did a joy drive of the ORR Phase 2A a few days after it was opened, and came out the NS exit (through those toll lanes). I was looking for a jug-handle ramp on the other side but eventually had to circle that small ring, come back near the toll plaza and then take the jug-handle as you pointed out.

I don't know if I saw signs or not, but I just remember paying very close attention to all the ramps and jug handles while driving around slowly and eventually figured it out. I'm pretty sure there was at least one sign somewhere, else I wouldn't have made it so quickly and without mistake.

Regards,
spadix

[traveloholic]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Guys like every year, when is the Haleem meet planned for this year? We need a list of good haleem centres and then plan a Haleem Crawl. What say guys?

You asked for it Ani Baba, here's the list of good Haleem outlets.

Team-BHP Hyderabad Haleem Meet Invite

[MileCruncher]

Originally Posted by traveloholic

You asked for it Ani Baba, here's the list of good Haleem outlets.

Team-BHP Hyderabad Haleem Meet Invite
Attachment 590915

Awesome job Nikhil. So as per the program poster, here it goes:

What : Expedition'e Haleem
When : Aug 20, 2011
Meeting Point : Opp Gandhi Medical College, Basheer Bagh
Outlets to be covered: Shadab, Shah Ghouse, Hyline, Sarvi, Sohail, Victoria, Bahar, 555, New Bavarchi & Raoof

Confirmed Names

1. Mobike008
2. Traveloholic
3. Milecruncher

Please add your name and copy paste ahead.

Cheers