How i learned to replace accelerator cable for my STD bullet 350.

I was on my way to meet my fiance on my bullet and the accelerator cable broke....... :-(

I guess it explains it all how does that feel.....

So me and Minu (My fiance) decided to see vicky donor in thane (Since Thane being the centre point for both of us, i am from vasai and Minu is frmo Ambernath) and she even wanted to meet my bullet. Ofcourse i was excited. i started off from home, got to the petrol pump to fill enough petrol that will last my return journey vasai-thane-vasai, that makes around 80KM's total. and just done with petrol and kick start and accelarate and the most unexpected thing happened. The accelerator cable broke :-(. Of all the time i was riding her, she never gave up on me and when i was in full excitment to meet my fiance and above all to show her to my fiance. That was the time when she gave up on me. On an emotional note and being a passionate RE Bullet follower, i knew the exact reason for why she gave up on me..... and i will reveal that in the later stage of the post.

i was desperate to fix that. it was sunday, called up my bullet mechanic but all my efforts in vain. Ofcourse it was sunday and that the day every garage is shut. i was all sweaty and frustrated and was so angry on my bullet. I had to make a decision either find a way to fix her or reach the destination by ST Bus cause i never wanted to reach late for movie at least in the begining of our relationship. i gave up and ST Bus was there for my rescue.

Called up Minu and updated her about the situation and she was just cool with what happened and i met her at the movie hall. we missed 5-10 minutes of movie start. she said me not to worry about being late and i was so relieved. And she still handles me well with my habit of getting late. As you know the truth cannot be hidden for a long time. And i enjoyed the movie and Minu's company for the rest of the time we were together.

So done with the movie and the date, now comes the question. HOW TO FIX THE ACCELERATOR CABLE???? Of course i need to replace it with a new cable and thats the best solution.

My first session started with removing the existing broken cable and make a note how to assemble it back once i get a new replacement cable. I did had some difficulty to understand how to get the cable off from the Carb.

Next, went to the auto spare part shop, got the cable. then started the second session with the bullet. and i screwed up big time in this session. i messed up with the carb piston. During replacing the throttle cable, one end goes inside the carb and another one ends at the accelerator. There is a piston inside the carb that controls the air and fuel mixture into the engine. so upon acceleration the piston moves up and down since it has a spring that stops the air/fuel flow when accelerator is rested.

The piston fits in the carb in a way and which i did not follow caused the piston to jam and it was not free flowing.

BRAKE TO BANTA HAI.... Rest after the break....


below link helped a bit with replacing the cable.
http://globestop.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-change-throttle-cable-in-bullet.html
http://urge2blabber.blogspot.com/2008/05/cleaning-carburettor.html

Finding Neverland

Finding Neverland, a british movie starring johhny depp, kate winslet.

Engaged to Minu!!

And i got engaged to a girl with the most beautiful heart and a smile on 17th May 2012. All happened at such a fast pace and i am happy with the way things have gone. Longs since i have posted. though there are no audience for my blog, its always good to write up and update. today almost 2 months since me and minu know each other. so many thing i have known about her, so many things to know about her. its an amazing feeling!!! i can feel myself changed and changed for better. life is beautiful and will always be beautiful!! she is all her friends fav and she has got so many friends.... and i go by the name teddy for her.

will upload the engagement pics soon.

Found one post on RD350

I found one really amazing post on Yamaha RD350. Really nice post. here is the link


http://bikeadvice.in/yamaha-rd-350-history-of-an-indian-superbike/

Kerala 2012

Visited Native place kerala 23rd Jan to 2nd Feb 2012. Nice pics

This was taken while the train passed by the Bekel Fort Station. can see the Bekel Fort in the above picture. the station was beautifully located. Like around 2 KMs away from the station you could see the arabian sea.

A performer at the carnival at our native place temple festival. performing the role of Shiva and his expressions were very intense showing anger, happiness and agression. it was a worth watching him perform. Enjoyed it a lot.

Motorcycles i want to see in front of me if not even able to ride

i fascinate about the past models of motorcycles from Roal Enfields. I keep searching about them on the Web and read about them. But really if possible, there are some motorcycle models that i need to see in front of me and ride it if possible. Following are the models.

RE Interceptor.
RE Constellation.
RE Cafe Racer.

All these three models never made it to india after original company shifted base to chennai. it was bullet initially then came the Machismo, electra, thunderbird and now the various range of classics( 350, 500, chrome, desert storm ). In the Delhi Auto Expo 2012 they displayed the Thunderbird 500 and cafe racer.

But still these three models listed above are the once not launched in india, just seeing it on the web.

Images on the way...


In continuation to above wishlist, could you belive what i was close seeing one of the above models in front of me as an eye witness. Yes, i did see a Royal Enfield Motor Cycle modified to look like a Cafe Racer. I went to south mumbai on 13th Feb 2012 and at round grand round area there was this shop named grant selling motorcycle accessories. i stopped by and just as i parked my RE to enter the shop. This Eye candy thing caught my attention.  check out the pic below.

How about the original RE Cafe Racer, lets see how successfull is the above modification RE motorcycle is in an attempt to be a Cafe Racer. Below is the original Royal Enfield Cafe Racer at the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo. you can see in the pic Constellation and the STD Bullet 350 also.

Courtesy http://www.motorbeam.com/bikes/royal-enfield-bikes/royal-enfield-at-the-2010-delhi-auto-expo/

Blackburn Rover's, you have got a new fan following!

Enough of Manchester United. Every one wants to support the Champions. In a Champion club, money speaks. Now its time to support clubs that play for survival in the Premier League. Blackburn Rover's!!!! and one thing special is that now its owned by an Indian. Venky's chicken bought it. And also the fact that it being the one of the four team's that have won the Premier League. The other three are Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.


The BR Team made a tour in India which was a historic moment. being the first English Premier League Team to make it to India and played a game with Pune FC.




 The club's Latin motto is "Arte et labore", the club's translation of which is "By
 Skill & Hard Work".


Go Blackburn Go.......................