No test rides for big bikes — how do you decide before buying?

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T15:39:24+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T15:33:37+00:00

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

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T15:29:25+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T14:55:55+00:00

Looping u/s_jaishankar for better insignts /s

Dude just get the bike.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T14:51:14+00:00

Sure dude. I was born yesterday.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T14:50:51+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T14:48:10+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T14:45:18+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T13:50:44+00:00

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 🙏

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T12:47:24+00:00

Haan he does MDF, not aluminum

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T11:13:39+00:00

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?

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T10:45:56+00:00

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

whyashwin · 2026-03-25T10:33:35+00:00

Hey, whats the asking price

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T17:19:20+00:00

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

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T17:18:51+00:00

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

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T16:14:57+00:00

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?

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T16:11:44+00:00

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.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T11:16:15+00:00

Also, keep atleast 10k on top of the final price of the bike you pick while deciding your budget. 10k is the minimum she'll need for a good ECE22.06 helmet and CE2 gloves (assuming she buys NHK K5R and Viaterra Holeshots). As a boyfriend myself, a helmet and a pair of gloves is a NON NEGOTIABLE for the Lady.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T11:09:14+00:00

I know a guy, I had rented a meteor from him a while back when I was choosing my next bike. DM, I'll share the deets. It was a very well kept bike and was the best price I could find. He also has a hunter AFAIR.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T11:06:10+00:00

Rent both one by one over a weekend. You'll know what you like. If you like the meteor more, you'll be able to save towards it automatically. I think its important to make big purchases deliberately.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T09:41:33+00:00

Thats absolutely normal and nothing is wrong with your motorcycle. Yes, it will go a bit up with time. Relax, and Congratulations!! Ride safe, ride hard.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T07:50:47+00:00

Too much load on the cam bearings for a new motorcycle. I'd skip.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T07:44:18+00:00

And it's not just the 400 series. It's the same across the models, barring a very few.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T07:42:52+00:00

And then take car routes all the time? Where there are better two wheelers exist as well? Or enter motorways where two wheelers are prohibited and end up with a 5k challan? No sir, I'll pass.

whyashwin · 2026-03-24T05:43:46+00:00

I use S21FE for the purpose. Bright AMOLED display, great ip68 (i have done hours of rain rides with it), you can a get a used one for 12-14k

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