The Feared Maintenance of the Bullet

It's my experience and how I do it...

The most frequent question raised by non-bulleteers, How is the Bullet Maintenance?

The answer is simple, it is a machine and you better know the basics of Maintenance (I'm not advising on being a mechanic). Having followed a few self set rules, I have been consistently riding my Bullet with an in city mileage of 39-41 Km/Lt since June 2nd 2011.

Rules to follow for improved efficiency (saves time & money) of any motor vehicle:

• First 500kms has to be at the perfect speed 50-70km/hr. This ensures the micronic grooves on the cylinder and the piston are set for lifetime.
• Sufficient lubrication is the key for all the parts that create friction, including the side and center stand.
• Check for any slackness in the chain and fix it immediately.
• As far as possible, fuel in the same petrol bunk. This avoids the uneven mixtures that may cause uneven burning in the cycle.
• Do not kick/self start by raising the accelerator, it does no good.
• Keep the Air Filter clean.
• Maintain the prescribed air pressure in the Tyre.
• Steady riding with the beats in sync.
• Change engine oil at regular intervals.
• The machine will give you symptoms before it fails, keep your ears tuned and listen to your bullet.
• Clean your Bullet everyday, this gives an opportunity for you to feel the difference if there are any, check on any loose parts, notice leakages and damages.

Lastly, "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine" is the golden rule!

ಹೊಸಾರಂಭ

ಎಂದೂ ಮರೆಯದ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಕಥೆ ! ಆ ದೇವರೇ ನನಗಾಗಿ ಭುವಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಳೆಗರೆದ  ನನ್ನ ಮುದ್ದಿನ ಚೆಲುವೆಯ ವಲವ ಕಥೆ. ಆ ಮುದ್ದು ಮೊಗವನ್ನು ನೋಡಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಕ್ಷಣದಿಂದ ಹೃದಯದ ಬಡಿತವೇ ಮೆಲುವಾಗಿ, ಒಂದೊಂದು ಭಡಿತವು ಒಂದೊಂದು ಹೊಸ ಜೀವವಾಗಿ, ಹೊಸ ಹುರುಪನ್ನು ಹಾಸ್ಸಿಟ್ಟು, ಮುಂಬರುವ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಹಾತರದಿ ಎದುರು ನೋಡುವ ಈ ಜೀವನದ ಕನಸೇ ಮಧುರ. 

ಅವಳ ತುಂಟು ನಗೆ, ಚೀರಾಟ, ಅಳು, ಅಳಿಲಿನಂತೆ ಚೆಂಚಲವಾದ ಅವಳ ಭಾವ ಭಂಗಿ, ಒಂದು ನಿಮಿಷದಿ ಹತ್ತಾರು ಹೊಸ ಮುಖಗಳ ತೋರುವ ಅವಳೇ ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರಪಂಚ. ಬಾ ನನನ್ನು ತಬ್ಬಿಕೋ ಎಂದು ಕಣ್ಣಲೇ ಹೇಳುವ ಅವಳ ಪರಿ, ಪ್ರಪಂಚದ ಅರಿವೇ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ನನ್ನ ಭುಜದ ಮೇಲೆ ತಲೆಯನಿಟ್ಟು ಹಾಯಾಗಿ ಮಲಗಿ, ಎದ್ದ ಕೂಡಲೇ ಬಾಚಿ ತಬ್ಬಿಕೊಂಡು, ಮುತ್ತಿಟು ನಗಿಸುವ ನನ್ನ ಒಲವಿರಲು, ಇದೆ ನನ್ನ ಸ್ವರ್ಗ!!!

No kidney trip to Mysore

Sridhar & Naveen

Much awaited get together with my closest buddies from school. Naveen has been working in Mysore and we couldn't think of a better place to revive the histories than in the historic city of Mysore. Set off on a long drive in Sridhar's swift from Bangalore. A quick shower and we were all set to update the biographies. A pleasant evening with delicious food and the memory flow that seemed endless.

Little did any of us expect what were to unravel the next morning when we entered the diagnostic center where Naveen was working. Naveen first did the scanning of my kidneys, spleen and stomach and mentioned "all is well". All happy with my scan results, it was Sridhar's turn and when Naveen started moving the scanning probe to the left then to the right and started repeating the movements, the air was tense. There was a sense of panic on our faces - the right kidney could not be seen. After serious checkup Naveen finally found Sridhar's right kidney.

There was a moment when the Doctor had to declare "RIGHT KIDNEY MISSING". We burst out laughing and this sure is a memory to recall whenever I need a good laugh!.

With the Best Buddies - Sridhar & Naveen

Had to end the evening with cheer and it was the great Krishnaraja Sagar Dam that entertained us with it's might and the mesmerizing light & music fountain show.

Sridhar was puzzled with the names of the street - Gyana Marga, Satya Marga, Ahimsa Marga and so on...

Thanks guys for being there through thick and thin times of my life and you guys are a treasure I'm proud to announce to the world.

Cheers!