Charlotte, NC to New Delhi, India - The Journey Continues - Page 5

petefromberkeley · 06-29-2009, 05:00 PM

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.

mutineer · 06-30-2009, 09:13 AM

the darth peach · 07-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Hi Mike!!
Can't wait for more.

Thank you so much for the picture.
Amazing

Chanderjeet · 07-01-2009, 12:16 AM

Yo Mike,

Did you sleep enough already

How about posting some pics

SgtMike · 07-01-2009, 06:37 AM

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.

nwgs · 07-01-2009, 06:48 AM

nwgs · 07-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Jack90210 · 07-01-2009, 09:15 PM

Chanderjeet · 07-02-2009, 03:02 AM

freeflow · 07-02-2009, 10:06 AM

wow, a lovely ADV plan that came together.

SgtMike · 07-02-2009, 02:25 PM

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;

SgtMike · 07-02-2009, 02:45 PM

(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!

SgtMike · 07-02-2009, 02:51 PM

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;

SgtMike · 07-02-2009, 02:58 PM

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;

Anticus · 07-02-2009, 03:59 PM

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.

06-30-2009, 09:13 AM	#62
mutineer Raoul Duke Lives Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Eastern Chaingolia Oddometer: 18,824	__________________ "Life is as good as you let it be" - Chain "well . . . it ain't for everybody" - Goonie

07-01-2009, 12:16 AM	#64
Chanderjeet IndiYeah !! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Oddometer: 5,597	Yo Mike, Did you sleep enough already How about posting some pics __________________ Himalayas on a Motorcycle - Photography book by Chanderjeet Mango Lassi of the bumfucked hillbillies MC

07-01-2009, 06:37 AM	#65
SgtMike ^OP facebook.com/mikeraces Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island Base Camp Oddometer: 1,116	little patience... 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. __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471249

07-01-2009, 06:48 AM	#66
nwgs indupitable Joined: Jul 2006 Location: WetSide Oddometer: 27,873	__________________ i got pwned by a liberal ask me how

07-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#67
nwgs indupitable Joined: Jul 2006 Location: WetSide Oddometer: 27,873	__________________ i got pwned by a liberal ask me how

06-29-2009, 05:00 PM	#61
petefromberkeley - Joined: May 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 3,261	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.

07-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#63
the darth peach eats crackers in bed Joined: Nov 2006 Location: N.California Oddometer: 11,412	Hi Mike!! Can't wait for more. Thank you so much for the picture. Amazing

07-01-2009, 09:15 PM	#68
Jack90210 mindful Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 14,443	__________________ I must say that my son has exposed a reservoir of love and of worry within me that I never knew existed. --nskitts, 9/2/12

07-02-2009, 03:02 AM	#69
Chanderjeet IndiYeah !! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Oddometer: 5,597	__________________ Himalayas on a Motorcycle - Photography book by Chanderjeet Mango Lassi of the bumfucked hillbillies MC

07-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#70
freeflow get in or go in Joined: Dec 2004 Location: GB-Wisconsin Oddometer: 12,885	wow, a lovely ADV plan that came together. __________________ .... wait til you get younger to chase your dreams......

07-02-2009, 02:25 PM	#71
SgtMike ^OP facebook.com/mikeraces Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island Base Camp Oddometer: 1,116	Let's get started already!!!! 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; __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471249 SgtMike screwed with this post 07-02-2009 at 02:35 PM

07-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#72
SgtMike ^OP facebook.com/mikeraces Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island Base Camp Oddometer: 1,116	After getting to Chris's Casa... (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! __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471249 SgtMike screwed with this post 07-02-2009 at 06:11 PM

07-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#73
SgtMike ^OP facebook.com/mikeraces Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island Base Camp Oddometer: 1,116	After an exciting hop over to the shop, 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; __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471249 SgtMike screwed with this post 07-02-2009 at 06:13 PM

07-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#74
SgtMike ^OP facebook.com/mikeraces Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island Base Camp Oddometer: 1,116	The years this guy must have turning wrenches... 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; __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471249

07-02-2009, 03:59 PM	#75
Anticus Tax Slave Joined: Jun 2009 Location: BTW the Atlantic and the Smokies, NC Oddometer: 338	Striving for... 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.

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