A Motorhead Chef from Kolkata

MotoChef · 2nd January 2024, 16:24

Wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year.

I have been an avid fan of the Team-BHP blog since my college days in 2006. Always have looked up to feedback by GTO and other revered mods on this page.

A little about myself: My dad was a hardcore diesel head during my school days, having owned 2 SWB & LWB Jonga, then a Mahindra 4*4 pickup Van with a "Jeep" pasted on it. I believe it was an FJ or something. Also owned an outlandish-looking three-wheeler tempo that only one could see in West Bengal.

Part of me growing up I caught up with the bike bug and have been riding pre 1980's Royal Enfields since my first year of college.

Currently, I own a 2021 model Jawa 42 2.1 Sirius White. And when I say it's a hoot to drive, it really is—never given any pain whatsoever. Being a part of the Jawa group in my city I know for some people it's a headache.
The bike is super rev-happy and is the first to launch at a traffic signal; the dual-channel ABS is pretty effective. The downshifts create rapid staccato sounds like a superbike and is a head-turner in the crowd. The engine's roar is unmistakable, along with the new exhaust baffles removed.

I plan to keep this bike for a long time and move over to my first car, but I'm still in conundrums. My heart says Jimmy Zeta AT. My mind keeps saying a lot of other things.
Maybe my next blog here will be about my first long trip with my Jimmy. Fingers crossed.

cr4nkshaft · 2nd January 2024, 18:43

Hey MotoChef, welcome to the club!

Interesting automotive upbringing and current stewardship, and hope you get the Jimny soon - TeamBHP Kolkata Jimny numbers has already reached double digits, more the merrier

See you in the f2f meets, as one picnic is already on cards - keep an eye on the meet section.

2nd January 2024, 16:24	#1
MotoChef Newbie Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1 Thanked: 7 Times	A Motorhead Chef from Kolkata Wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year. I have been an avid fan of the Team-BHP blog since my college days in 2006. Always have looked up to feedback by GTO and other revered mods on this page. A little about myself: My dad was a hardcore diesel head during my school days, having owned 2 SWB & LWB Jonga, then a Mahindra 44 pickup Van with a "Jeep" pasted on it. I believe it was an FJ or something. Also owned an outlandish-looking three-wheeler tempo that only one could see in West Bengal. Part of me growing up I caught up with the bike bug and have been riding pre 1980's Royal Enfields since my first year of college. Currently, I own a 2021 model Jawa 42 2.1 Sirius White. And when I say it's a hoot to drive, it really is—never given any pain whatsoever. Being a part of the Jawa group in my city I know for some people it's a headache. The bike is super rev-happy and is the first to launch at a traffic signal; the dual-channel ABS is pretty effective. The downshifts create rapid staccato sounds like a superbike and is a head-turner in the crowd. The engine's roar is unmistakable, along with the new exhaust baffles removed. I plan to keep this bike for a long time and move over to my first car, but I'm still in conundrums. My heart says Jimmy Zeta AT. My mind keeps saying a lot of other things. Maybe my next blog here will be about my first long trip with my Jimmy. Fingers crossed. Last edited by Turbanator : 2nd January 2024 at 16:32. Reason: Please go through etiquette of posting, proofread your posts, use only 2 forums smileys. Outside are not allowed.*
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2nd January 2024, 18:43	#2
cr4nkshaft BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kolkata Posts: 214 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Re: A Motorhead Chef from Kolkata Hey MotoChef, welcome to the club! Interesting automotive upbringing and current stewardship, and hope you get the Jimny soon - TeamBHP Kolkata Jimny numbers has already reached double digits, more the merrier See you in the f2f meets, as one picnic is already on cards - keep an eye on the meet section.
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