Tagged: Motorcycling

That's me wearing Derby Rusty Wrangler Riding Boots 1

Review: TripMachine’s Derby Rusty Wrangler Riding Boots

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 Rusty Wrangler Boots is the one I chose after...

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Review: BluArmor C30 Mesh Intercom For Bikers

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 I went to shopping. Requirements Solution I got BluArmor C30 Mesh...

Valparai hairpin bends, on our way back. 4

Riding again to Valparai

I wanted to ride again to Valparai to note how different it feels from 2008. I remembered riding in the rain through clouds and green tea estates and how beautiful it was. I had forgotten its details. I also remember it as one of the longest ones we did until then. So I...

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Weekly Notes 40/2024

I reached Valparai yesterday with Manju. This ride is probably going to be the last ride for the year. Not bad for the year I restarted, isn’t it? I will write about the ride in detail once I reach Bangalore. For now, I can only say Valparai is as beautiful as it was...

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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...

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.