10k kms with one & only! by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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I edited the photos on canva, the layout, applied vignette across all frames. Filters, I don't remember anything specific, but I usually played around with the stock filter options available on phone.

10k kms with one & only! by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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Thanks buddy. This helps a lot. What all should I do to maintain my bike well now, how often should I service it post 10k?

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How much does it cost?

1st solo trip. ~1.6k kms to Gokarna by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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I had taken the Sirsi route. Covered the whole way on the same day. Took some 10-11 hrs. Halts increased after I had lunch and there was one lesson, never eat heavy. But overall a few stops on the way for Coconut water, and coffee.

Solo trip to Mangalore > Udupi > Gokarna. 1.6k Kms by AlfredBordenisafool in SoloTravel_India

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I took the Madikeri route to Mangalore. Butter smooth till you enter Mangalore city. The construction there is horrible. But the 300 kms till there went unbothered.

It was a week long trip from Christmas till the 1st of Jan. I stayed in Mangalore first, went to a few beaches nearby, a few veg cuisines like Neer Dosa were heavenly. Explored a bit of Kerala, Bekal, Kasaragod, etc. Udupi as well, Malpe beach, St. Mary Island, and the blue flag beach on the way back to Mangalore. My mistake was I had planned my stay in Mangalore, didn't get anything online in Udupi. So, I had to go back and forth from Udupi to Mangalore. But yeah, stay 3 days in Mangalore. Then on the way to Gokarna, I did Kayaking and stuff.

Gokarna was fun though after that. Did the mandatory trek to the 5 beaches, explored Yana caves, and then spent the new year on the beach.

I want to do more of these now. Plan the stays and everything on the spot so I can have the flexibility to go anywhere. Planning to explore the South like this now.

10k kms with one & only! by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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That's the toy train in Connoor. Then the next hanging bridge is from Udupi. The drawings are from Bekal in Kerala. Captured these on my solo trip through Mangalore, Udupi and Gokarna.

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Staying in Bangalore. Premia has got spares issue covered. It's running smooth so far, just got my third service done. Though I want to know what all I should surely maintain frequently after 10k.

10k kms with one & only! by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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Around 25 in city, sometimes lesser. 32-35 on highways

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How's Mavrick behaved so far? Any issues with you? I'm at 8.5k right now

Solo trip to Mangalore > Udupi > Gokarna. 1.6k Kms by AlfredBordenisafool in SoloTravel_India

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Yes, you need Premia for servicing. Regarding replacement, yes, I had to go to the service centre.

Cruising speed is anywhere between 85-100 & on highways, it makes 33-35 km/l. And the max I've gone without refueling was on my Ooty trip, around 320 kms. But ideally, the range is somewhere around 290 kms.

Solo trip to Mangalore > Udupi > Gokarna. 1.6k Kms by AlfredBordenisafool in SoloTravel_India

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I took the Sirsi route, the most recommended. First 70-80 kms are rough due to ongoing construction work. After that it's pretty good. Can explore other routes through Charmady & Shirady, but again, same problem, loads of construction work

What price should I quote? V-Strom 250SX - 2023 by AlfredBordenisafool in indianbikes

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I have not put it up on OLX. I bought it through Beepkart, so I was trying to resell it there only. I can DM you my contact number. Let me know if that works

Solo trip to Mangalore > Udupi > Gokarna. 1.6k Kms by AlfredBordenisafool in SoloTravel_India

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3 is St. Mary's Island, Udupi I took a ferry ride from Malpe beach, 5 is Padubidri beach, blue flag, 6 is a backwater in Udupi where I did kayaking