Weekend ride to Kurubarahalli

I have not ridden a motorcycle for than a couple of kilometers since my neck pain started. Now, I don’t have pain. But I wanted to take a test ride with a heavier helmet before I go on my planned long ride. Also, I have not taken Yamaha on a long ride. And I had not been to Manju’s farm, which is around 80+ miles from the city.

All this came together this week, as I rode a Yamaha for over 170 kilometers in a day, along with Manju. Yamaha rides well as it used to, the sweet-spot is still at 65 KMPH. It’s front shock absorbers are as good or as bad as they used to be. The overall ride was comfortable, except for a minor issue with the kick-start. But nothing a slight self-push in 2nd gear doesn’t solve. I suspect fuel injection.

My neck is doing okay as well. That increases my confidence both for the trip and in general, for all the workouts and physiotherapy I have done over the last six to eight months. Manju’s farm is green and cooler than the surroundings. The wonderful tender coconut was a plus. Overall, a good test ride.

Now ready for the ride. I will still be riding a CB350 for anything over 200 km. But now I am confident enough to take Yamaha for a single-day ride in and around Bengaluru.