Charlotte, NC to New Delhi, India - The Journey Continues

I've been wondering what happened to you guys. I can't wait to get the details. I've done that trip by bus- must have been hard work.

Hi Mike!!
Can't wait for more.

Thank you so much for the picture.
Amazing

Yo Mike,

Did you sleep enough already

How about posting some pics

I got picked up at 9am, home, wife, kids, dog, bags, parents, had to work 5 hours, pizza, Transformers 2, shower(s),... been a wee bit busy. At work now, got to work the USAC race tonight, will post up tonight .

Been uploading to Photobucket, still have lots to do.

wow, a lovely ADV plan that came together.

Got on the plane in Charlotte, short hop to Newark, NJ to meet the 777 to New Delhi. 15 hours, 3 meals, 5 movies later we would arrive. This is the bus to India;

(as previously posted) we made it to Sharad's place to get the "Green Monster", the 350 Bullet I will ride on this trip.
Traffic in Delhi was overwhelming at first, until I came to understand how it works. The congestion makes it neccesary to take "liberties" to get where you have to go. So many vehicles/people and only so much room.




Motorcycles are part of the society here. Affordable, efficient, the entire family gets involved!

we arrive at a humble garage that has been servicing Enfields for quite a while.




The mechanic works skillfully through the Green Moster's gear box, while the young apprentice observes;

with a clove cigarette burning slowly, he tightened the clutch back to spec while the other mech's checked tires and brakes.




The tools of the trade;

Incredible RR and someone from NC no less.

After drifting away from a 20y love affair with motorcycling
(after momma realtor in a Volvo stationwagon used me for a hood ornament ),

your adventure reminds me of what I have missed. It is a nice confirmation that I know that I earned my spurs and am ready to get back in the saddle. Subscribed and waiting for the next installment. Thanks.

Watching the street outside the shop was an experience all it's own. Busy town this Delhi, constant coming and going.





I wonder how many Adventures this bike has had... workhorse? messenger? family transport? it waits in silence to be part of another story.

(And welcome home!)

Now we're talking !

Late to the party but loving it! What an awesome community Sgtmike/CJ this is what really hooked me on ADV.

Looking forward to more stories and Pics.



this is great!!

Hello Pete when is the next ADV sponsored rider??? I'm In .....

We planned on an early start, but as plans go... we started well after sun-up. The road out of Delhi is like any other city, busy and hot this time of year. We got spread out a bit so Chris went in search of Sharad while I took this shot of my stead loaded up.





We pushed as far as we could, Minali was still quite a way so we stopped. The place is called "Rock-n-River Hotel". On the way, however, I learned a lesson about overrtaking. Missed a pass and diverted to the right, sideswiping a car - bent the brake lever, scared the crap outa me!