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Monday, June 07, 2010
Dutch Tomes
Dutch Tomes
Laid to rest away from home
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch traders from Holland came to Gujarat. They used to trade in cotton cloth, yarn and indigo. Surat was the main centre of their trade, but a small number lived in Ahmedabad. Some of them died here. These tombs were built in their memory. The stru...ctures reflect a mix of architectural styles. The inscriptions on some of the tombs are in Dutch and Latin. Ahmedabad had at least one another Dutch building, but it no longer exists. This was the Dutch Haveli on Gandhi Road.
Sad that none of this information is available in travel guides about Ahmedabad or in Wikipedia.
Laid to rest away from home
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch traders from Holland came to Gujarat. They used to trade in cotton cloth, yarn and indigo. Surat was the main centre of their trade, but a small number lived in Ahmedabad. Some of them died here. These tombs were built in their memory. The stru...ctures reflect a mix of architectural styles. The inscriptions on some of the tombs are in Dutch and Latin. Ahmedabad had at least one another Dutch building, but it no longer exists. This was the Dutch Haveli on Gandhi Road.
Sad that none of this information is available in travel guides about Ahmedabad or in Wikipedia.
Dutch Cemetery Building
Dutch Tomes
Laid to rest away from home
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch traders from Holland came to Gujarat. They used to trade in cotton cloth, yarn and indigo. Surat was the main centre of their trade, but a small number lived in Ahmedabad. Some of them died here. These tombs were built in their memory. The structures reflect a mix of architectural styles. The inscriptions on some of the tombs are in Dutch and Latin. Ahmedabad had at least one another Dutch building, but it no longer exists. This was the Dutch Haveli on Gandhi Road.
Sad that none of this information is available in travel guides about Ahmedabad or in Wikipedia.
Laid to rest away from home
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch traders from Holland came to Gujarat. They used to trade in cotton cloth, yarn and indigo. Surat was the main centre of their trade, but a small number lived in Ahmedabad. Some of them died here. These tombs were built in their memory. The structures reflect a mix of architectural styles. The inscriptions on some of the tombs are in Dutch and Latin. Ahmedabad had at least one another Dutch building, but it no longer exists. This was the Dutch Haveli on Gandhi Road.
Sad that none of this information is available in travel guides about Ahmedabad or in Wikipedia.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Zanzri Waterfall Entrance
Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Safety Accessories For A Safe Motorcycle Trip or Commute
Most of us love riding a motorcycle, but always overlook the safety aspects of riding. In India, we find most of our compatriots giving safety features a miss and indulge in unsafe riding, whereas riders in foreign countries ensure that they have proper protection before mounting on their rides. A proper and certified riding gear is a necessary and intrinsic part of motorcycling along with good riding skills and a well-maintained motorcycle. Riding on two-wheels, while being exposed to weather and sans protection from contact with either the road or other objects in case of a fall or an accident, the riding gear becomes the last line of defense.
1) Helmet :-
A helmet acts as a protector of your brain (remember the Gladiators wearing one or most warriors!). Its hard outer shell made of propriety plastics, strong polymers or even fiber-glass can protect the head from any object that can penetrate the helmet on impact and hit the skull inside. A light, hard and strong shell that resists deformation makes for a good helmet.
In choosing a helmet, first and foremost look for either BIS (in case of Indian make helmets) or DOT approval (in case of imported ones). These ‘certification’ marks ensure that the helmet meets with certain rigorous and standardized safety standards and shall perform as expected and promised.
..::.. SPECIAL LOOKOUTS ..::..
• Always prefer a full face helmet to an open face one as the former obviously provides better protection.
• Look for as wide and eye-port as you can get, especially in the peripheral region.
• Prefer a clear visor and look for scratch-resistant hard plastic ones.
• A double-D ring fastener is far better than a ‘click’ type fastener for the chin strap.
• To check for fit, wear the helmet, hold it from outside and try to move your head inside side to side. A well-fitting helmet should allow very little head movement inside it. One that allows the head to move is loose and will not protect the skull well on impact.
A good quality Helmet cost - INR 2500/- with changeable inner pads, air ducts to circulate air inside and washable inner linings & neck pads.
2) Riding Jacket :-
Riding jackets, with protective hard re-enforcements at specific places (like elbow joints, shoulders, back and chest areas) protect these areas from abrasion and injury during a fall or skid. The riding jacket will not be able to save a bone from breaking if the fall is that bad, but certainly the skin gets protected very well.
Jackets also protect the rider from the natural elements like hot, cold or rainy conditions. When choosing a jacket, again look for the safety standards that it meets with. Look for good ventilation in warm weather. Or, that prevents water and wind penetration in cold conditions. Zippered fronts with a flap over the zipper, are far more effective wind protectors that buttoned ones.
A good quality Riding Jacket costs - INR 5500/- with protection pads on shoulders, elbows, back and have removable inner linings for variable climates.
3) Riding Pants :-
These are again used to protect from abrasion and save the joints especially from injury through impact with small hard objects like the riding jackets. As with jackets, buy pants according to the temperatures and humidity you expect for most of your rides.
A relatively cheaper alternate to full riding pants are knee-guards or knee protectors. The knee, elbow and ankle joints suffer the most in case of a fall from a moving motorcycle and the knee-guards provide strategic protection to the vulnerable knee/elbow joint area. Made of hard polymers, either with a flexible hinge or pivoted to provide for knee rotation, these should be a tight fit around the leg to be useful.
A good quality Riding Pants costs - INR 4500/- with knee protection pads. A Knee Protector or pad will cost - INR 2500/- and can be worn above any jeans or cargo pants.
4) Gloves :-
Protecting the hands, both from injury and weather, is a prime concern for any bike rider. Full fingered gloves are the best, should have a good fit and provide the best ‘feel’ of the controls through it. Leather again is the best but good synthetics with re-enforcing inserts over knuckles and finger joints protect equally well. Double stitched seams provide for greater durability and better sealing in case of water-proofing. The inside of the glove should be of a non-slip materiel to provide good grip over the handle-bar mounted controls. And it should not slip even when wet. A gauntlet or wrist cover type glove is in fact the best design as it gives the best fit for the glove.
A pair of full fingered gloves costs - INR 2500/- and has metal, rubber or polymer knuckles and finger protection.
5) Footwear :-
Feet need to be protected not just from abrasion but also from potential injury when caught under a heavy fallen motorcycle with some parts that would be uneasily hot. Boots need to be at least ankle high with a heavy sole and a re-enforced toe and heel area. Thick padded material for the upper and a strong and thick sole are mandatory for a good riding shoe. The sole should also provide good grip over the footrests even when wet.
A good quality Riding Shoes costs - INR 6000/- with up to shin protection and metal or polymer protection for the toe and a heavy grippy sole.
6) Rain Suits :-
Apart from good wet riding tires, a rider needs protection from the rain or drizzle. A wet rider is a distracted and uncomfortable rider. So wear rain protection. A riding jacket and pant is usually rain proof, but a rain over suit is better. Buy ones that are bright in color and have a reflective coating for better visibility on the road and are a comfortable fit over and above your regular riding gear.
A good Rain Suit costs - INR 550/- and is similar to the raincoat or rain overalls that's available in stores during the rainy season.
7) Balaclava :-
This is not a mandatory part of safety gear, but helps in a number of ways, especially the cotton variety. It helps in snugly fitting the helmet and absorbs sweat before it gets to the inside liner of the helmet and also helps keep the nose and ears warm during a cold weather ride.
A good quality Balaclava costs - INR 350/- and saves the face from stinging winds & keeps your costly helmet from getting soggy from sweating.
"Be Safe & Ride Safe"
* NOTE: All the prices are the minimum sale price in India for the best available accessory in its class and a requirement for motorcycle riders sans the bike's capacity.
1) Helmet :-
A helmet acts as a protector of your brain (remember the Gladiators wearing one or most warriors!). Its hard outer shell made of propriety plastics, strong polymers or even fiber-glass can protect the head from any object that can penetrate the helmet on impact and hit the skull inside. A light, hard and strong shell that resists deformation makes for a good helmet.
In choosing a helmet, first and foremost look for either BIS (in case of Indian make helmets) or DOT approval (in case of imported ones). These ‘certification’ marks ensure that the helmet meets with certain rigorous and standardized safety standards and shall perform as expected and promised.
..::.. SPECIAL LOOKOUTS ..::..
• Always prefer a full face helmet to an open face one as the former obviously provides better protection.
• Look for as wide and eye-port as you can get, especially in the peripheral region.
• Prefer a clear visor and look for scratch-resistant hard plastic ones.
• A double-D ring fastener is far better than a ‘click’ type fastener for the chin strap.
• To check for fit, wear the helmet, hold it from outside and try to move your head inside side to side. A well-fitting helmet should allow very little head movement inside it. One that allows the head to move is loose and will not protect the skull well on impact.
A good quality Helmet cost - INR 2500/- with changeable inner pads, air ducts to circulate air inside and washable inner linings & neck pads.
2) Riding Jacket :-
Riding jackets, with protective hard re-enforcements at specific places (like elbow joints, shoulders, back and chest areas) protect these areas from abrasion and injury during a fall or skid. The riding jacket will not be able to save a bone from breaking if the fall is that bad, but certainly the skin gets protected very well.
Jackets also protect the rider from the natural elements like hot, cold or rainy conditions. When choosing a jacket, again look for the safety standards that it meets with. Look for good ventilation in warm weather. Or, that prevents water and wind penetration in cold conditions. Zippered fronts with a flap over the zipper, are far more effective wind protectors that buttoned ones.
A good quality Riding Jacket costs - INR 5500/- with protection pads on shoulders, elbows, back and have removable inner linings for variable climates.
3) Riding Pants :-
These are again used to protect from abrasion and save the joints especially from injury through impact with small hard objects like the riding jackets. As with jackets, buy pants according to the temperatures and humidity you expect for most of your rides.
A relatively cheaper alternate to full riding pants are knee-guards or knee protectors. The knee, elbow and ankle joints suffer the most in case of a fall from a moving motorcycle and the knee-guards provide strategic protection to the vulnerable knee/elbow joint area. Made of hard polymers, either with a flexible hinge or pivoted to provide for knee rotation, these should be a tight fit around the leg to be useful.
A good quality Riding Pants costs - INR 4500/- with knee protection pads. A Knee Protector or pad will cost - INR 2500/- and can be worn above any jeans or cargo pants.
4) Gloves :-
Protecting the hands, both from injury and weather, is a prime concern for any bike rider. Full fingered gloves are the best, should have a good fit and provide the best ‘feel’ of the controls through it. Leather again is the best but good synthetics with re-enforcing inserts over knuckles and finger joints protect equally well. Double stitched seams provide for greater durability and better sealing in case of water-proofing. The inside of the glove should be of a non-slip materiel to provide good grip over the handle-bar mounted controls. And it should not slip even when wet. A gauntlet or wrist cover type glove is in fact the best design as it gives the best fit for the glove.
A pair of full fingered gloves costs - INR 2500/- and has metal, rubber or polymer knuckles and finger protection.
5) Footwear :-
Feet need to be protected not just from abrasion but also from potential injury when caught under a heavy fallen motorcycle with some parts that would be uneasily hot. Boots need to be at least ankle high with a heavy sole and a re-enforced toe and heel area. Thick padded material for the upper and a strong and thick sole are mandatory for a good riding shoe. The sole should also provide good grip over the footrests even when wet.
A good quality Riding Shoes costs - INR 6000/- with up to shin protection and metal or polymer protection for the toe and a heavy grippy sole.
6) Rain Suits :-
Apart from good wet riding tires, a rider needs protection from the rain or drizzle. A wet rider is a distracted and uncomfortable rider. So wear rain protection. A riding jacket and pant is usually rain proof, but a rain over suit is better. Buy ones that are bright in color and have a reflective coating for better visibility on the road and are a comfortable fit over and above your regular riding gear.
A good Rain Suit costs - INR 550/- and is similar to the raincoat or rain overalls that's available in stores during the rainy season.
7) Balaclava :-
This is not a mandatory part of safety gear, but helps in a number of ways, especially the cotton variety. It helps in snugly fitting the helmet and absorbs sweat before it gets to the inside liner of the helmet and also helps keep the nose and ears warm during a cold weather ride.
A good quality Balaclava costs - INR 350/- and saves the face from stinging winds & keeps your costly helmet from getting soggy from sweating.
"Be Safe & Ride Safe"
* NOTE: All the prices are the minimum sale price in India for the best available accessory in its class and a requirement for motorcycle riders sans the bike's capacity.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tata Nano - Surprise in a Small Package
On 23rd March, 2009 Tata Motors created history by releasing the $1000 or 1 Lakh car in India making most of the people to really go ahead and buy a car or upgrade from a bike or scooter. This car is going to fill in the economic divide and resurrect a new era of automotive engineering in this country like the Maruti 800.
The Nano will be available in three versions from April, 2009. The basic version is known as the Nano. Next up is the Nano CX which comes with HVAC and central locking while the top of the line Nano LX adds power windows to the front doors which is available only in BS III specifications while the others are BS II and BS III compliant. All versions comes with an 18-month 24,000 km warranty.
Here's how the Tata Nano triumphs over its rivals:
1) The Tata Nano has more front shoulder room than the Chevrolet Spark
2) Tata Nano has more Headroom and is wider than the Maruti Suzuki Alto
3) Tata Nano has more ground clearance than the Hyundai i10
4) Tata Nano is quicker than the Maruti Suzuki 800 DUO till 80 km/h
5) Tata Nano is taller with more headroom, has more shoulder space and ground clearance than Hyundai's tall boy, the Santro
For those of you who are interested in Nano, can read about the 'First Nano Test Drive' here. And, more details of the rivalry can be read here.
The Nano will be available in three versions from April, 2009. The basic version is known as the Nano. Next up is the Nano CX which comes with HVAC and central locking while the top of the line Nano LX adds power windows to the front doors which is available only in BS III specifications while the others are BS II and BS III compliant. All versions comes with an 18-month 24,000 km warranty.
Here's how the Tata Nano triumphs over its rivals:
1) The Tata Nano has more front shoulder room than the Chevrolet Spark
2) Tata Nano has more Headroom and is wider than the Maruti Suzuki Alto
3) Tata Nano has more ground clearance than the Hyundai i10
4) Tata Nano is quicker than the Maruti Suzuki 800 DUO till 80 km/h
5) Tata Nano is taller with more headroom, has more shoulder space and ground clearance than Hyundai's tall boy, the Santro
For those of you who are interested in Nano, can read about the 'First Nano Test Drive' here. And, more details of the rivalry can be read here.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Trip 9: Ambaji-Dharoi-Idar
Trip To Ambaji:
Total Kms: 400 approximately
Total Expenditure: 250 per head
Total Riders: 6
The Travel Log:
0545: It was a wintry morning of 22nd Dec, 2007 when me and my 5 other friends embarked on a trip to Ambaji – Dharoi Dam – Idar. Since, we all live in different parts of the city we decided to meet at Taj Umeed Hotel near the SVP Airport.
0615: Me, Tom, Yash had decided to meet at Akbarnagar circle and we were on time and we had our first cuppa tea and cigarettes for the lungs right there. Vinu was late as usual, but due to the driving we made up and reached on time.
0630: We all met at the starting point of the trip and found that Ryan and Raga had already arrived at the place and Ryan had started to click in the pictures using his newly acquired Canon Powershot S3 IS camera. So, we had a few pictures clicked on the spot and grabbed a few smoke before proceeding to our actual destination.
For our journey, we had 4 Bajaj Pulsars (3 modified) and one Hero Honda CBZ, adequate packets of cigarettes for our nicotine addicted lungs, 2 cameras (Canon Powershot S3 IS and Nikon CoolPix E4600), helmets and jackets to keep the cold air at bay.
En-route, the guys got angry as Ryan instead of concentrating on driving was more interested in capturing the morning sun and other landscape pictures including the smoking chimneys of the Torrent Power Station. These photo sessions did eat into our precious time for the 186KM journey (one-way trip).
0800: Our first break – some tea shop on the highway where we grabbed 18-20 cuppa tea and some khari (a type of biscuits) and as usual cigarettes. Here, we had a good laughter as we made fun of Yash for his addiction of chatting on the cell phone and Ryan lost his temper when Yash pointed to the tidbits of khari on his brand new camera which was hanging from my neck! Man, what a flaring temper…
In the meantime, we encountered quite a series of unfortunate mishaps. Tom lost his helmet which was hanging by the side of the bike and we had to go back and check if it was still lying somewhere on the sides of the highway. Then, I was riding his Pulsar and at a turn, I applied the front disc brake and behold I was skidding down the road. The bike came to a halting stop and was hanging down a ledge into a small ditch filled with thorny bushes. I was lucky to be saved by the grace of god or due to the blessings of my parents.
1300: Finally, after long and tiring ride through some scenic routes and hilly roads, we reached Ambaji. The climate had changed from cold chill to a heating oven with the sun beating down on us. We had a small break for tea, biscuits and snacks and proceeded to the temple complex. The people around (rather shopkeepers) told us there won’t be much devotees at this time. However, we beg to differ. The whole complex was crowded and it about an hour to get the darshan of the Ambaji deity.
• TIP: For first times – please never pay heed to the shopkeepers and always settle the bill for the offerings before going in for darshan as the prices are out right expensive and appalling.
1430: We had our lunch at a hotel near the temple complex and had ciggs for dessert (hmm, so soothing). Then, our route finder Ryan advised that we go down the Gubbar route (its another temple with 999 steps leading to the zenith “gubbar” in gujarati – the local dialect) as he had heard that there is a river with crocodiles swarming. We thought that this would be splendid, but as our luck was we couldn’t find neither the river nor the crocodiles. However, there were some photogenic locations and we made a good use of them.
1630: We reached the Ambaji temple complex and had tea and ciggs before returning back to Ahmedabad. We decided to go to Dharoi dam on our return as was in between the route we had chosen for our return home.
1825: We reached Dharoi dam as the sun was nearly setting down beyond the water body and the night was creeping in on us. The scenes were so astounding, but as photography wasn’t permitted in this perimeter, we missed a lot of superb pictures.
2100: We were riding at a steady speed of 75 km/hr and in Gandhinagar when Raga’s CBZ got punctured. And, as our bad luck continued, we couldn’t find any single workshop to repair the puncture. Finally, after long discussions and arguments, we finally loaded the bike and Raga on a loading tempo and continued our journey to Ahmedabad. We parked the bike at one of our friend’s place in Chandkheda and went ahead towards our final frontier (Home, Sweet Home).
0000: We reached RTO circle on Ashram Road and waited for other’s to accompany us for dinner. We had pav bhaji and bread (the last pieces available with the vendor) at Akbarnagar circle and finally pushed off for our respective homes at 0100 hrs.
This was a tiresome journey with lots of mishaps and incidents. But we all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and it will remain encrusted in our memories for a long long time.
Best wishes for all those who are planning to make this trip. Awating your comments and feedbacks [:-)].
Total Kms: 400 approximately
Total Expenditure: 250 per head
Total Riders: 6
The Travel Log:
0545: It was a wintry morning of 22nd Dec, 2007 when me and my 5 other friends embarked on a trip to Ambaji – Dharoi Dam – Idar. Since, we all live in different parts of the city we decided to meet at Taj Umeed Hotel near the SVP Airport.
0615: Me, Tom, Yash had decided to meet at Akbarnagar circle and we were on time and we had our first cuppa tea and cigarettes for the lungs right there. Vinu was late as usual, but due to the driving we made up and reached on time.
0630: We all met at the starting point of the trip and found that Ryan and Raga had already arrived at the place and Ryan had started to click in the pictures using his newly acquired Canon Powershot S3 IS camera. So, we had a few pictures clicked on the spot and grabbed a few smoke before proceeding to our actual destination.
For our journey, we had 4 Bajaj Pulsars (3 modified) and one Hero Honda CBZ, adequate packets of cigarettes for our nicotine addicted lungs, 2 cameras (Canon Powershot S3 IS and Nikon CoolPix E4600), helmets and jackets to keep the cold air at bay.
En-route, the guys got angry as Ryan instead of concentrating on driving was more interested in capturing the morning sun and other landscape pictures including the smoking chimneys of the Torrent Power Station. These photo sessions did eat into our precious time for the 186KM journey (one-way trip).
0800: Our first break – some tea shop on the highway where we grabbed 18-20 cuppa tea and some khari (a type of biscuits) and as usual cigarettes. Here, we had a good laughter as we made fun of Yash for his addiction of chatting on the cell phone and Ryan lost his temper when Yash pointed to the tidbits of khari on his brand new camera which was hanging from my neck! Man, what a flaring temper…
In the meantime, we encountered quite a series of unfortunate mishaps. Tom lost his helmet which was hanging by the side of the bike and we had to go back and check if it was still lying somewhere on the sides of the highway. Then, I was riding his Pulsar and at a turn, I applied the front disc brake and behold I was skidding down the road. The bike came to a halting stop and was hanging down a ledge into a small ditch filled with thorny bushes. I was lucky to be saved by the grace of god or due to the blessings of my parents.
1300: Finally, after long and tiring ride through some scenic routes and hilly roads, we reached Ambaji. The climate had changed from cold chill to a heating oven with the sun beating down on us. We had a small break for tea, biscuits and snacks and proceeded to the temple complex. The people around (rather shopkeepers) told us there won’t be much devotees at this time. However, we beg to differ. The whole complex was crowded and it about an hour to get the darshan of the Ambaji deity.
• TIP: For first times – please never pay heed to the shopkeepers and always settle the bill for the offerings before going in for darshan as the prices are out right expensive and appalling.
1430: We had our lunch at a hotel near the temple complex and had ciggs for dessert (hmm, so soothing). Then, our route finder Ryan advised that we go down the Gubbar route (its another temple with 999 steps leading to the zenith “gubbar” in gujarati – the local dialect) as he had heard that there is a river with crocodiles swarming. We thought that this would be splendid, but as our luck was we couldn’t find neither the river nor the crocodiles. However, there were some photogenic locations and we made a good use of them.
1630: We reached the Ambaji temple complex and had tea and ciggs before returning back to Ahmedabad. We decided to go to Dharoi dam on our return as was in between the route we had chosen for our return home.
1825: We reached Dharoi dam as the sun was nearly setting down beyond the water body and the night was creeping in on us. The scenes were so astounding, but as photography wasn’t permitted in this perimeter, we missed a lot of superb pictures.
2100: We were riding at a steady speed of 75 km/hr and in Gandhinagar when Raga’s CBZ got punctured. And, as our bad luck continued, we couldn’t find any single workshop to repair the puncture. Finally, after long discussions and arguments, we finally loaded the bike and Raga on a loading tempo and continued our journey to Ahmedabad. We parked the bike at one of our friend’s place in Chandkheda and went ahead towards our final frontier (Home, Sweet Home).
0000: We reached RTO circle on Ashram Road and waited for other’s to accompany us for dinner. We had pav bhaji and bread (the last pieces available with the vendor) at Akbarnagar circle and finally pushed off for our respective homes at 0100 hrs.
This was a tiresome journey with lots of mishaps and incidents. But we all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and it will remain encrusted in our memories for a long long time.
Best wishes for all those who are planning to make this trip. Awating your comments and feedbacks [:-)].
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
TVS vs BAJAJ - Clash of the Giants
A stunner from the TVS stable! The pictures of the new TVS Flame CCV-Ti suggest a premium 125cc bike from the Chennai based bike manufacturer. And, with Bajaj suing TVS for the infringement of the Twin Spark Plug technology, it seems there is a lot of free promotion available for the consumers.
Technical Specifications of the TVS Flame:
TVS Apache has a wheelbase of 1300 mm
Bajaj Pulsar has a wheelbase of 1320 mm
TVS Flame CCV-Ti has a wheelbase of 1320 mm
Engine
Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti
Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Gear Box: 4 Speed
Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5
Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal
Wheels/Tyres
Wheels Type: Mag alloys
Front Tyre: 90 X 90 X 17
Rear Tyre: 90 X 90 X 18
Brakes
Brake - Front: 230 mm disc
Brake - Rear: 130 mm drum
Suspension
Front: Telescopic
Rear: 5 Step Adjustable, Gas Filled
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Overall Height: 1070 mm
Overall Length: 2030 mm
Overall Width: 760 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm
Kerb Weight: 121 Kg
Fuel Tank: 8.0 litre
Fuel Reserve: 2.0 litre
Electricals
Headlamp: 12V 35/35 W Halogen
Tail Lamp: 12V 21W/5W
Turn Indicators: 12V 16 W
Battery: 12V- 5 Ah
Ignition System: IDI System
Technical Specifications of the TVS Flame:
TVS Apache has a wheelbase of 1300 mm
Bajaj Pulsar has a wheelbase of 1320 mm
TVS Flame CCV-Ti has a wheelbase of 1320 mm
Engine
Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti
Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Gear Box: 4 Speed
Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5
Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal
Wheels/Tyres
Wheels Type: Mag alloys
Front Tyre: 90 X 90 X 17
Rear Tyre: 90 X 90 X 18
Brakes
Brake - Front: 230 mm disc
Brake - Rear: 130 mm drum
Suspension
Front: Telescopic
Rear: 5 Step Adjustable, Gas Filled
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Overall Height: 1070 mm
Overall Length: 2030 mm
Overall Width: 760 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm
Kerb Weight: 121 Kg
Fuel Tank: 8.0 litre
Fuel Reserve: 2.0 litre
Electricals
Headlamp: 12V 35/35 W Halogen
Tail Lamp: 12V 21W/5W
Turn Indicators: 12V 16 W
Battery: 12V- 5 Ah
Ignition System: IDI System
Monday, October 02, 2006
Road Trip 6 : Sarkhej Roza
Date : Sep 9, 2006
Well since all our plans for a long trip was nearly failing much faster compared to a deck of cards… We suddenly planned to visit the Sarkej Roza located around 1.5 km from the Sarkej Circle of the Sarkej-Gandhinagar Highway… A trip that is approximately 10-11 kms from our rendezvous point…
We started at around 0815 hrs and upon embarking on such a sudden trip, we forgot to tank up and check the tire pressure (both very important for any kind of journey)… So we reached the Judges Bungalows gas station and checked on the essentials… Then we thought its better to have tea and cigarette’s since that’s one thing I can’t leave without… So we fed our machines with petrol, our stomach with tea & snacks and quintessentially our lungs with cigarette smoke (Aaah… what a relief)… Now with everything taken care of we left for our destination…
Reached there at around 0920 hrs… Went inside and saw all the historic sites… The sight was quite stupendous and breathtaking… But for the first time we wish that instead of words, we would let our pictures do the talking and we would just like to incorporate a few lines on the history of this building and its architecture…
At 1125 hrs we turned around and made a journey back with fond memories of the bygone era…
Road Trip 5 : Nalsarovar
Date : April 9, 2006
This Sunday friends (4 Bloggers Cyclops, Caleb and Lonelywaves), made a road-trip to Nalsarovar, a Bird Sanctuary spread over 120kms of wet land which regularly gets feathered species from far off lands on migration! We usually had a company of three people with avid interest in visiting places and enjoying the exotic village atmosphere, and give our city-polluted lungs a booster dose of fresh oxygen. This time around we had a guest accompanying us, a fellow blogger (named ME) who also happens to be a journalist too.
Pic: Entering the boat (not A Titanic!)
The Sarovar With birds soaring.
We started off at around 0415, a time when the rest of the city is still in deep slumber enjoying a Sunday in bed! We went to pick up our guest and then sped off on a very smooth and empty highway doing the speeds of 60-80 kph. It was a late start as its summer and the sun rises earlier and before we could get closer to Nalsarovar the fantasy of watching the day break was shattered.
Pic: of Lonelywaves with The Lotus Garland, meant for ME in pic behind Lonelywaves
Pic: Lotus Flower in full blossom...
We had made just one scheduled break for early morning cuppa tea and our favourite pass-time of smoking. After that we speed off towards the destination, but when it was only some 22kms left to reach the spot we were shocked to see our fellow driver making a large turn around a tight corner and getting off road into a wayside bush, that literally saved him and his bike from further harm. Our guest of the daywas the pillion driver and got away with some bruises and scratches, both were safe and sound but a bit dazzled at the sudden incident. After resting for some time we then slowly started off but then everyone’s thought was looming over that minor accident and it played a real spoil-sport as Caleb was off mood and didn’t really felt like enjoying.
Pic: of the Temple put in the middle by A King called "NAL" about 600-700years old!
Pic: of Lonelywaves trying the local tobacco pipe, tastes a bit salty no high ;)
Well anyways we reached Nalsarovar by 0745, got the entry passes and got ourselves admitted inside. Reaching the parking lot we were rounded up by the boat operators with their sky-rocketing prices, we haggled over the prices brought it into suit our pockets and went for the ride.
Pic: trying to use woman power! Sorry for being a bit MCP... Can't really help that...hehehe, At last Lonelywaves gives a helping hand...
.Pic: the algae coverd Sarovar! Stunning beauty.
The boat-ride was a real fest to the eyes that were accustomed to seeing concrete jungles, and here there was water all around and lots of birds and negligible other humans to disturb the serenity. We could see the Siberian Cranes, the Coots, the Pigtails, the Flamingoes and other various birds. Afterwards we went to an island in the middle of the lake and then returned back. Meanwhile the oarsman managed to present our guest a garland made of Lotus, which was quite interesting! Our guest had prepared delicious sandwiches for the trip, must say a good cook of junk food! ;)The return journey was quite uneventful, but the hot afternoon sun did take a toll on our body fluids and the heat was quite unbearable though it’s still April beginning! The total journey was approx 160kms from A’bad, and reached here by 1300 hrs. A fantastic journey to remember and write about.
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