Character: Red 🏍

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Weekly Notes 36/2024

We are in Thrissur, and Onam is here. It marks the harvest season and the return of the mythical King Mahabali. It’s a ten-day celebration for the whole of Kerala. So, lots of food and family time. The last time we were in Thrissur for Onam was in 35/2022. Time runs so fast...

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Yamaha Restoration Project

We started the restoration project in June. It was supposed to be a one-month project, but it took three months. However, I am pleased with the result and the professionalism shown by Salman of Delhi Garage (OSM, Google Maps). It was worth the time and money. There is some legal work pending, but...

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Weekly Notes 35/2024

It was a busy week at work; a significant feature we have been working on for the last six weeks went live mid-week. I am happy about my team’s work and the result.

Uma reading a book 1

Weekly Notes 31/2024

My niece and nephew were home during the weekend. We watched some good movies and some bad ones. Two of them, BLINK and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare were better than the others. BLINK is a Kannada movie about a time traveler. It’s well-written and keeps you engaged. Over the week, I saw...

On my way back from Rohtang, entering Karnataka 1

Why restore my old Motorcycle?

I bought this motorcycle (Yami/Red) in 2003. It was my first motorcycle. It was just under INR 50K. It was my first big buy and a loan. I purchased many things after this, but nothing came close. Nothing has given me the sense of freedom I could get from Yami.

Red (Yamaha) at India Garage. 1

Weekly Notes 23/2024

I paid the advance for the restoration and rework of Red (Yamaha). The total repair expense will be more than how much I spent to buy it. I think it’s worth it. I love that motorcycle. It’s with Salman of Delhi Garage. He has promised to deliver it in 25 days. Let’s see.