Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Guide to Buying Second Hand Bikes

The websites mentioned below give a good idea on how to buy second hand bikes.


  1. 60kph - Guide to buying a second hand bike
  2. Bike Sales India
  3. Clarity

Easy, Safe and Fun

Here are a few things you should do to make your travel easier, safer and more fun.

  1. Read all you can about the places you want to visit, and make a list of all the interesting things and places you read about.
  2. Check out the roads, have a map in hand.
  3. Always wear your proper riding gear which includes a helmet.
  4. Pre-ride inspection of your bike is necessary.
  5. Never ride if you have consumed any drugs or alcohol.
  6. Don't ride when you are tired.
  7. Always keep the owner's manual with the bike.

Carry these when youTravel

Important things you need

Flashlight
Credit Cards
Rechargeable Batteries & Charger
Walkman / Cassettes
Shaving Kit
Towel, Napkin
Slippers, Sandals
Sweater / Jackets
T-Shirts
Jeans
Socks
Toothpaste, Toothbrush
Medicines / Face Wash
Shampoo
Soap Strips
Deodorant
Sunglasses.


Important Things for your bike

Tool Kit
Spare oil for bike
Helmet
Duplicate Bike Keys (Keep separately)
Cell/Electricians tape
2 Bungee Cords to tie your bags onto your Bike
Spare Parts (Spark Plug, Clutch/Accelerator Cable, Headlight Bulbs)

Bike Papers

If you're going out of state carry the following bike papers.
Certificate of Registration for your bike
Insurance Certificate
Lifetime Tax Certificate
Emission Certificate
Driving License

Do's and Dont's in Wildlife Sanctuaries.


Keep the following in mind.

Dont's

* Do not disturb the animals during daytime.
* Do not try to irritate or annoy the animals by teasing them.
* Do not smoke inside the park.
* Even if you do, completely extinguish cigarettes.
* Do not use flash or intrusive photography.
* Please do not get out of your vehicle when watching wildlife.
* Do not Use horns, drive fast, harass animals, campfires and consume of alcohol.
* Do not carry Fire-arms.



Do's
* Carry plenty of water along with you.
* Wear loose fitting and simple clothes that blend with the park surroundings.
* Please treat the park and its property with respect
* Please keep the park clean - Do not Litter
* If you are in a vehicle, please bear in mind that wild animals have the
right of way within the park.
* Watch elephants from a reasonable distance. Disturbed animals may be
provoked to attack.
* Maintain Silence within the Park. Please avoid transistors, Cassette players and loud conversations.