Tagged: Motorcycling

Mani reservoir on our way to Kavaledurga Fort 2

Ride to Kuvempu’s Kuppalli

I wanted to go on a long ride at least twice a year. I was not even thinking of really long rides, just a decent three or four day ride. Last year, we could ride to Gokarna in WN-05/2024 and to Valparai in WN-40/2024. But this year’s beginning was very painful due to radiculopathy. It was so bad that I...

My Yamaha with my regular riding gear - Helmet and Gloves 0

Review: Scala Viper Gloves – Black Neon

Table of Contents1 Requirements2 Solution3 Things I like4 Things to Improve5 Conclusion I am reviewing this late, but this is the first gear that I bought when I decided to restart motorcycling. I still think that, after you get a decent helmet (in my case, borrowed), you should get a decent pair of...

Near KR Puram, Rope way bridge. 0

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...

TripMachine’s Rambler Backpack Pannier 2

Review: TripMachine’s Rambler Backpack Pannier

Table of Contents1 Requirements2 Solution3 Things I like4 Things to improve5 Conclusion It started as a search for a good weekend backpack to replace my broken, decade-old Wildcraft backpack. Since I had also started riding, I thought a combo backpack and bike pannier would be great. Requirements Solution I had a positive experience...

That's me wearing Derby Rusty Wrangler Riding Boots 1

Review: TripMachine’s Derby Rusty Wrangler Riding Boots

Table of Contents1 Requirements2 Solution3 Things I like4 Conclusion For most of my life, I rode with Woodland boots. I love them; they are versatile, durable, and comfortable. However, I wanted more protection than they could provide. I wasn’t looking for professional track riding boots but something in between. Requirements Solution TripMachine Derby...

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Review: BluArmor C30 Mesh Intercom For Bikers

Table of Contents1 Requirements2 Solution3 Features I like4 Needs Improvement5 Conclusion When I restarted riding, I wanted to be part of the group of friends who had been riding for a while. It meant modernizing certain things related to riding. One of them is a rider intercom to talk to fellow riders. So...