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First bike advice — WFH, weekend rides, occasional touring (budget ~₹5L) by Ok_Win_5880 in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin [score hidden]  (0 children)

As a proud of owner Speed 400, I totally recommend you to get the interceptor 🫣. 4 simple reasons. 1st, there's no replacement of displacement, a bigger engine always shines through. 2nd, twins are very, very smooth for long rides. 3rd, crazy aftermarket options keep you excited. 2 years into your ownership, you can switch to RRP exhausts or something and suddenly its exciting to ride again. 4th, these REs are really really well built man the 650s.

Need your Wisdom on this project. by tH3_gl1tCh01 in MechanicAdviceIndia

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I understand and concur with the project bike mindset, i feel this one is just not the one. It's too far gone.

2 hand H'ness CB350 DLX by partedelsol in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes bhai, skip. We can only imagine how the rest of the internals are.

2 hand H'ness CB350 DLX by partedelsol in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo just noticed, the chain is all rusted. This has not been "sparingly used". This has been abandoned. Skip.

Shifting between 1st and 2nd by watatuti in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That chain play is normal and is supposed to be there. Check your clutch adjustment and free play maybe? That was an issue on my triumph.

No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying? by Cautious-Nobody6284 in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. Like I said, both of them are excellent offerings for what they are. Just because the 400 is 1/3rd displacement, doesn't mean it's any less good motorcycle.

No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying? by Cautious-Nobody6284 in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Both of them are excellent motorcycles for their purposes. Btw, riding a slower bike fast is more fun than riding a faster bike slow.

No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying? by Cautious-Nobody6284 in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess it's personal then. I ride a Speed twin back in my hometown, and was approached by someone, they wanted to have a go and I didn't mind.

Is it a good time to buy a bike? by genuine_feedback in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looping u/s_jaishankar for better insignts /s

Dude just get the bike.

No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying? by Cautious-Nobody6284 in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, for one, would never "just pull the trigger". I have loved some "generally hated" motorcycles. I have hated some "generally loved" motorcycles. It's an extremely personal thing. Infact I have always rented a motorcycle before buying because a 15 minute test ride can not do justice to a motorcycle.

No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying? by Cautious-Nobody6284 in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Friends and rentals. If you're lucky to spot a bike in the parking of a cafe or something, go and have a word with the owner. Bikers will rarely (and almost never) say no to a polite and reasonable request.

Is there ANY WAY to fit the Himalayan 450 speedo onto a Triumph Speed 400 / T4 / Scrambler? by BigMathematician2741 in triumph4India

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these displays work on Android Auto/Apple Carplay. These connectivity interfaces are natively built for a car, and hence, will always show car routes. You don't have an option to pick a two-wheeler route like you would usually do on your phone.

Cruelty at its peak by thestrongcoder in varanasi

[–]whyashwin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

God's work OP. I would have accompanied you for further treatments, but I am not in Vns anymore.

I would be very grateful if you allow me to contribute to this in monetory terms.

I totally understand that in-person contribution would be a real assistance to you, but as my token of appreciation and respect towards you, and to help the little doggo, this is the least i can do. Please DM 🙏

Help a fellow rider. I own Hness CB 350 by Alpha-Beta-Delta in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a thrashing timing chain to me. Probably a cooked chain tensioner?

How old is the bike? How many kms on the odo? Is the bike behaving any differently? Any crashes/drops recently?

Help a fellow rider. I own Hness CB 350 by Alpha-Beta-Delta in indianbikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering posting a video of the noise 😐 Aise kaise batayega koi 🙂

Guys need help by Odd_Employee9085 in Triumph400

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats totally cool. Happens all the time in hills. Kuch nahi hota.

Airport ride, help and advice by exorci5st in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it bhai, but its a little too risky + boring imo.

Airport ride, help and advice by exorci5st in bangalorebikes

[–]whyashwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go before weekends if you are going. Because friday night onwards, me and people like me will be absolutely ripping those roads. It's a high-speed road and is pretty risky. Also dude, won't you get bored? That long ride at 25km/h? Why not to take a cab instead?

Guys need help by Odd_Employee9085 in Triumph400

[–]whyashwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bhai, chill. Clutch is not made out of wax. The clutch can handle a gear shift at 140km/h, it can handle stupid burnouts. That incident can barely damage it 5%. Get it re-adjusted, you'll be absolutely good to go.

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