*Chapters* 00:00 Where Should We Start? 01:15 Solo travel 02:32 Road Trip vs Getting There 05:05 Make a Good Plan 09:55 Cold vs The Heat 11:55 Be Flexible With Plans 16:24 Vehicle Prep 22:44 Pack Light 26:55 Pack Well 30:22 Packing for Bikes 33:53 Load the Car Early 36:25 A Knack For Snacks 38:00 Passengers' Rule 40:58 Travelling in Groups 47:55 Leave Home! 52:28 Slow Things Down 54:07 Share Your Plan 55:03 Emergencies 56:21 Your Advice! 56:40 The Next Episode 57:40 Cars vs Bikes 59:44 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships at* youtube.com/@motorinc/join *Errors* 31:18 That's Satyadeep Mishra (Sorry Sattu!) and you can find him on Instagram at @instasattu
My fixation for efficiency left my family shocked , when I did this . Stopped , parked and went up to find a table even when people were still getting out of the car. Locked it from the restaurant upstairs Ordered while they were still climbing up While they sat after hand wash food is served for some ( idli vada) While dosa arrived, distributed idlis to everyone even if they did not want one . Ordered coffee as soon as the dosa arrived. Done with all of it in 20 mins . On the road again in 30 after bio breaks.
Sandwich and ample hard boiled eggs with shells intact is a great filling meal that doesn't make you feel queasy and boiled eggs can stay good for a whole 24 hrs. Also packing a jar of roasted peanuts is a great idea if you want you have peaceful bowel movement the next day.
@@Divebomb18 sorry for what you had to go through. If the egg shells are intact with no cracks and if you pack it airtight and store it in a cooler place ( like in a cooled glove box / cooled compartment in the car) and/or pack it covered with gel-ice pack, it will stay good gor 24 hrs. I do that all the time, packing eggs like this is an SOP for all our trips. It might sound like a pain, but protein is worth it. Moreover, a spoiled egg will let you know it is spoiled; even the slightest smell of rot occurs to your doubt, better to Chuck it out at once. Also anything over 24 hrs, even if its good. Btw, I live and am talking of southern Indian plains which is warm if not hot perennially.
Few tips that have worked for me and I’ve shared with my circle of influence - 1. (For cars) Recharge your Fastag wallet the night before your trip. Always better to have ~500/- more than you think is necessary for your route. 2. Carry cash - digital payments either don’t work everywhere (network issues, messed up QRs) or aren’t accepted as much as in urban areas. 3. (For cars) - Have a polythene or large paper cup to dispose wrappers, parking slips, etc., Makes cleaning up after the trip so much easier! Also, no matter how what, you will end up getting back more luggage than you packed, so carry a packable bag will come handy (decide on a backpack or duffle based your use case). 4. (For cars) - It’s fine to reach after sunset. Don’t pressurize your family and/or those in other cars to forgo their idea of the road trip. Most modern cars have powerful headlight. Also, night driving is a skill that’s important to develop. On a different note - Shumi, iPads or kindles to kids is a strict no! Even with parent mode turned on!
When I saw the title, I thought it was gonna be some all-car-all-family podcast that I probably won't be able to relate to. But thanks to Shumi, I was smiling/laughing all the way through the episode. Thanks for representing us 'unconventional' humans who travel solo most of the time, and use the word 'motorcycle' a tad too often xD. And we all deserve a friend like Kartikeya who happily allows the conversation to be more colorful.
Thanks for the feedback @spp2000 1) We are in no rush at all. Our quality will determine when content arrives. 2) We're working on regional languages too, but again, it's a quality thing, not a quantity or a speed thing. 3) We'll pass you feedback on to Shumi Thanks for looking out for us!
Here's my cent of something I said that actually helped people Being just over 22, I have had my fair share of friends recently gathering confidence for while driving. What I use to say to them is "You own this road as much as everyone else driving in it, you don't have to be super polite to every other vehicle out there" This helped them transform from people who will wait until all the vehicles in the opposite direction have passed before making that turn or have trouble finding confidence to enter the road from a parked state.
Couple of experiences - Oct/Nov 2021 - 4500km MP trip from Bangalore. Vehicle prep was done, all fluids topped up, service done 1500km before. Day1 target was Nagpur, everything going as per plan, 80kms from Nagpur at 6:45PM front left tire bursts out on hitting a pothole. Replaced it with spare, took an extra day at Nagpur to fix it, Ford Service helped in checking and replacing the left-front shock absorbers. Over the course of 15days, was able to make up the 1 day delay. Oct/Nov 2023 - 5500km RJ trip from Bangalore, similar Vehicle prep, everything went as per plan, was running ahead and had a spare day, visited Ujjain on the way back which wasn't part of original plan.
My Tip: when there are 2 motorcycles travelling together in an unfamiliar and in bad conditions (such as at night in the mountains with no one else arround) and i am on single on the motorcycle and other has a rider and pillion. i mostly stay behind but close to the other motorcycle so the pillion can routinely check that i am back there safe and i can only focus on the bike in front. so that if either of us crash the other dont just go ahead without noticing that i or them has fallen or stopped.
Thanks for the beautiful content as always Team MotorInc, here are some of the things I do whenever I go on a long trip(some of the points have been already covered by Shumi and Karti) : 1. Having a trip ready vehicle. Windshield washer fluids topped up, tyre pressures checked and inflated to optimum levels, car tanked up full. 2. Having a rough and flexible plan of what I'm gonna do. Uncertainties can play murphy, so I prepare myself for it. When that happens, if that happens, I take it and deal with it accordingly. 3. Pack stuff up and load the same into the car a day before the travel. The only thing that I carry downstairs during the day of travel will be the toiletry bags, refreshments and valuables(work laptop etc). 4. Sandwiches. Oh yes. It's a great time saver and you get to eat the same against the back drop of a beautiful mountain with the sun rising by, while you watch the traffic moving on :) 5. Keeping that masculine ego in check while out on the road. Our roads are full of egoistic morons(especially headlight flashing Fortuner / Seltos / Creta owners, they think they are piloting some sort of spaceship)with peanut sized brains, the last thing I wanna do is to engage with one of these clowns and ruin my trip. Let them pass and allow them to meet their karma. 6. Stick to the middle lane, except for over taking purposes and keep a steady speed. I religiously keep the speeds between 85-95 kmph while out on the road, even on access controlled highways. How fast I'm driving doesn't matter, how steadily I'm covering miles matters to me. 7. Breaks in between to stretch and increase the blood circulation. I don't stick to a particular number, but I make it a point to stop and do so to escape the monotony of continuous driving. 8. Some good music to keep the mood up and alive. 9. Employ defensive driving while out on our roads. Anticipate accidents as there are plenty of idiots out there on the road. Keep a close watch on my IRVM and the rear view mirrors. 10. Have all emergency equipment in the car. Nuff said, cheers! Regards, NI
Hey Shumi and Kartik, For a while now, I have been enjoying your videos and loved this one too. About an advise I have given to others and one that works for me too: 1. On our long Car trips (10-15 days, 4-5k km round trips), I ask my wife and any other co passengers to pack a separate small bag each for the first 2-3 days of reaching the destination. Example, on our way to Dalhousie from Ahmd, each one of the 5 members in the car was asked to keep 1 bag which they could take out during stops enroute and which had all essentials (change of clothes, toiletries, coffee sachets, chargers). And no other luggage was removed from the car till we reached Dalhousie other than these 1 bag each for the road bags. 2. If in a group, I always insist on creating a pool of cash which is then handed over to one person who pays for all common expenses from the pool. It makes it super easy to divide the expenses. The hotel bookings and toll charges are the only things paid online and can easily be divided. Most of my trips with friends end with all expenses accounted for and each one having paid their share, before the trip ends!
I lost my mother a couple of days ago. Seeing the title of the discussion brought back memories of the various trips I took her. She would enjoy the small things such as chilling beside some random field, talking to farmers. She enjoyed stopping for produce, especially guavas and flowers. I took both my parents on a long roadtrip covering the coastline of Karnataka. We avoided the known beaches such as Malpe, instead we explored the fishing harbour early in the morning. Mom enjoyed it even though we're vegetarian. It was a wonderful experience as any road west led us to a beautiful beach with no crowds. I normally only planned food and restroom breaks, and vehicle conditioning. Everything else is done adhoc, as a result it allowed for greater freedom and exploration.
I love the way the conversation keeps coming back to the motorcycle trips. Shumi just can't stop talking about bike trips. It's such a fun conversation. 😂❤
One of the most important things while travelling with small kids is to control acceleration and making gentle turns, helps a lot with motion sickness. They're also much less tired.
ADVICE for intracity rides: Consistent speed always offsets high-speed bursts. The key to a 500kms-ish ride is not how fast you cover it but rather how consistently you are on the road. Every 30 min brake you take ends up becoming 1hour delayed ETA at destination because traffic conditions there. Plan stops and stick to it. Mood based stops will slow you down.
My personal opinions : 1. It's a personal thing, if it's a journey day and on a car, I personally wear baggy very casual cloths to get comfortable because it's 10 12h drive, I don't care what ppl will think at random dhaba, (as some ppl go overboard with dressing) I think the comfortable is one of the key factor in having a good time behind the wheel and it affects the driving. 2. Carry emergency CASH in different bag. (Not in main bag) 3. Leave at 330 or 345 am , i think first few hrs without any traffic helps your mood significantly, and I avoid night driving because in our country High beam is the thing and to me it's very irritating. 4. I think it's also important - if your planing your trip with friends and plan to drive in turns , I think the friend should get familiar with the car go for atleast a short spin ahead of the trip. It helps i think (For amature ppl like us). 5. Keep on eye on passenger if they are new to the car(may sound stupid), because they are not used to travel in car they not tend have miss out some critical things like back seat seatbelt ,suddenly open the in with looking at the back. Rest you guys covered beautifully .
Advice: - If you're doing a night trip, pack reflective jackets (the yellow construction worker kind) so that in a situation of a breakdown, you can be seen by other vehicles especially if you drive a dark car. - If you have a car tracker, share access to it with a loved one so that they know every step you take and more you make (over and above a dashcam) - Apart from checking your car fluids, also pack windshield wiper fluid. - If people aren't willing to leave at the same time as you, and you're the only one driving, force them to make their own arrangements. - Carry a portable bucket and portable pressure washer (non electric) if you're doing a beach trip. thank me later. - Pack medication for diarrhea, allergic reactions, and fevers. - Fill up petrol + check air a night before. Not enroute.
3:27 I think there is one thing that you can try is 1st don't use ac open windows let the air come inside the car so there's not THAT smell if there is one person who gets car sick try to make them sit in the front seat it gets comforting like dramatically also if the seat belt is pressing on the stomach keep adjusting it and don't stay just silent try to talk as much as possible and please throw that car freshner it is the most horrible thing. And you can take snacks most possible I have been suffering from it all my childhood but now I have sort of adjusted hope it helps!!!🤞
I usually do a family trip with my parents and a pet, the car is Ford Ecosport Diesel and the trip is usually of 4-5k kms. Apart from a normal service and inspection just before the trip is enough. Never carried anything extra. And touchwood, the trips had been absolutely comfortable and reliable, never needed to stop even to repair the puncture. But there are great take ways from this one to keep in mind for the next time!🫡
So, I had given advice to a new motorcyclist and it is - "sensible filtering" - this does not mean , stay behind a car forever and follow lane strictly or keep swerving from the left most lane to the fast right lane just because it is free. It's simple, stick to the left side of the fast lane and just near to the middle lane, find the space, keep a watch of your mirrors and filter sensibly. Works like a charm and you actually "feel" like youre moving faster than rest of the traffic. (Used "feel" because you aren't actually, seasoned motorcyclists know what I'm talking about) So yes, find your space and stick to it, you'll actually give more attention, be bit more faster and lot less stress when driving
Me and a friend had a similar motorcycle crash within a 2 month span, but we processed it very differently. My thought process was "I should've been able to stop in time, yes it was open road and that car had no reason to break so suddenly but I shouldn't have been going so fast and so closely to the car, that was my mistake". His was to say "That was upredictable and I did nothing wrong". My advice was "Never absolve yourself, everyone makes mistakes but you can only learn from them if you see them as mistakes. There are a lot of bad drivers in India so you have to plan for the unpredictable, you must retain enough control to save yourself". I don't think my advice reached him but nevertheless I think its good advice.
There are so many "bas kya rulayega kya" moments which made me go "hey, he is saying what I do too" so many times; things like eat everywhere, sandwiches, deodorant, separate bags, etc. etc. Kudos!!!
My advice: I told a few of my friends who are just beginning their motorcycleing career to watch shumi's older videos from powerdrift and even some of your podcasts. Honestly the knowledge i have gained from the older PD videos and motorinc's current podcasts has made me a safer and smarter rider. Thanks shumi and kartikeya!
12:00 "don't stick to the plan too much. Be a little bit flexible. Things will not always go your way" Learnt this the hard way losing my head over the smallest of things.
Totally agree with Schumi. Having done many road trips, a well maintained vehicle has always been reliable every single time. Never had a vehicle break down on me!!
19:22, I agree with the BET, i dont ride yet but my elder brother does and a few problems he came across was ofcourse bedding in the cold and once his clutch cable broke in between a trail, which costs around a hundred bucks or so. but he had to drag his bike all across to a mechanic to get it fixed. The next thing he does apart from the obvious is taking care of his chain A LOT. Also extra cash is recommended other than the usual expense for unforseen circumstances and last but not the least, get your wirings of aux lights checked, if done improperly, they can hinder with the battery and the bike itself.
Brilliant discussion...the first 2 mins from Kartikeya got me in...For me the Journey is the destination...i get sad when i reach destination. And as u said...make the journey longer that way everyone is fresh
As a solo traveler and rider for two decades, I personally dont resonate with the plan plan plan plan part. For me, it sucks the joy out of a road trip. I have an interest in photography as well and one of the key reasons I ride solo is that I can stop wherever I want, whenever I want and for howsoever long I want. Things will work, especially if you are not travelling through very remote parts. Last year I did a Delhi-Kashmir-Kanyakumari-Mumbai 7000 km solo ride. I did it in the damned summer on a bloody Ninja 650 with ONE backpack and I LOVED it. I just took care of the bike and was respecful to the surroundings, and my environment repayed me in joyful abundance.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Your content is great. 1. About the packing for overseas trip, Back in 2019 I helped my then roommate for his USA trip where I had asked him to pack full set of clothes, all the original documents, laptop, power banks and other batteries only in carry on bag. On that trip he did not receive his one big suitcase in USA. All the clothes that he was carrying were divided in half (approximately) so if any of the bag is not received he can survive on one bag except few items of which he was not carrying duplicates of. And he managed to do that couple of months long trip with the one bag. Bag was returned to home country (India) after 6 months. Advice: Assume worst case scenarios while packing. 2. Just before my USA trip, my colleague kept checking weather of the city and not exact location where we had to go. During the discussion just two days before we leave he realized that temperature at exact location would be less than -15C even during daytime. Whereas he was under impression that temperature is going to be 10C max. This is when he decided to buy the jacket which can sustain temperature like that. Advice: Check weather of exact location and not just general area/city. 3. One of my colleague who was deciding to buy car for himself. He was totally in love with i20 and we had several discussions on same topic where on multiple occasions I suggested him to buy Creta instead of i20. This was in 2019 Kia Seltos had just launched, but being new company and lack of service network he decided to buy last gen Creta. 3-4 years after buying car, he called me out of the blue and thanked me for suggesting him Creta instead of i20. Apparently, on his trip back from in-laws city, with toddler kid he realized that Creta was better suited to his 3-4 years later needs. Advice: Think it through if you are going to keep your vehicle for long time. 4. Its better to have your own accessories(Mobile phone charger, AUX cable, etc) in rental car. 5. I have had rental from well known company where paana was of wrong size and we had to change the spare because of puncture. After that I check paana size while taking delivery of vehicle. 6. While planning check the google maps for time taken to travel that particular route. You can check with exact or probable dates in google map. This gives approx. estimation. Check blogs, forums and google street view for better understanding of roads. 7. If you are going to touristy places check for overrated places list of that area. That probably helps all the time. 8. Do dry run of all the gear e.g. camping gear. So that you are aware of procedures at least. By doing this you understand the drawbacks or problems. 9. If you have done step 6, that can help you decide appropriate size of car you need to rent according to road conditions. I have been on trips where other people were pushing to rent sedans like Honda City but in reality we had to drive in the farmland on one of the stretch which was impossible for Honda City. 10. There are Company Owned and Company Operated (COCO) petrol pumps. As everything is supplied and operated by petroleum company chances of bad fuel are less. HPCL, BP, India Oil have them. Good to check them on your route while planning. 11. At the end few things are inevitable on road trip, it's okay. Just relax and enjoy. That's part of journey. 12. One can pack inexpensive items a day/night before in the car and just take documents, electronics(laptop, camera, mobile, etc) while you start journey. 13. Chai, coffee, maggi. chat, idli, etc. tastes different (and better) outside your home/city, take regular breaks on road trips :) And Sandwich is wild card, it can be bite, snack or entire meal.
One thing that I find useful in family trips, esp when both partners drive is to not comment on driving styles or speed of the other person. We completely switch off and manage the baby in the back seat.
Yes, finally somebody said it. This is the main thing when there are two people who can drive. They talk and make the other one nervous. So much so that it starts to make the person driving very conscious about their driving. Which is not a good thing. Let them drive, or else don't give them the wheel.
56:30 My go to advice has always been..."Imagine everyone on the road is an Idiot and wants to crash into you or wants to take a dump" That makes you the calmest and most patient driver on the road while making you aware af about your surroundings
I really enjoyed the point on having the right mindset when you are undertaking a trip. 1. When its just you in the vehicle you are are in Dictator/Benevolent Emperor at large mode. 2. When its just the two of you in the vehicle you are in Partner (definitely junior partner if in doubt) mode 3. When its 3 or more people in the vehicle whether through the parents or children route - you better be amongst the worlds best Diplomats, problem solvers and Topic changers for the duration of the travel. Its amazing how many past grievances surface when you are in a car with others around you having nothing else to do!
One thing I do on road trips is carrying a lot of water. On my bike I carry a 2 x 2litre metal water bottles (Don't use plastic) Drinking water and peeing regularly keeps me refreshed.
Great tips! We travel as a family extensively in our XUV700. Few of the practices we follow; 1. Sleep well before a long section (say 12 hours driving that day). Inevitably, there will be some accident/blockade on the way, and you will get delayed. The extra sleep will prevent drowsiness in some of our excellent, but boring highways. 2. If we are travelling to one state which is two night stays aways, we have separate bags for each of us, but one single bag for everything that we all will need for the two nights on the way. We therefore are taking out only one bag and leaving everything else locked in the car. 3. We try to eat fresh food out of food courts/dhabas on the way. Even if we pack anything, we stop and eat it at a safe place by the highway. We leave no food crumbs/odour in the car. We don't want to attract rats. Folks in our car groups have had rat attacks on their car wirings. Driver should eat less sugary food to avoid drowsiness. 4. We fill premium diesel from one single brand that has the widest network in the country. Whenever we see a COCO pump, we get a tankful. That way we ensure good fuel always in the system. Also, these pumps come with clean washroom for ladies. 5. Travelling during the day provides greater visibility, and therefore we ensure we maximize daylight usage. 6. If you have a TPMS, you actually don't need anything else. There is a tyre shop next to every pump these days. Avoiding overspeeding, rapid acceleration, and hard braking goes a long way in keeping tyres healthy. Along with using the tyres everyday for 2-3 kms at least. Also, nitrogen is available free in PSU pumps, so why not! 7. You should let the person who plans the best to take decisions. And it need not be the driver. Obviously, the driver's comfort is to be considered. 8. Having a physical map is always good. At times, bike riders use car mode and travel. Google picks up that data and relays it back to you as a car route. Which when you reach the spot you'll find is wide enough only for a bike! 9. Watch out! It's an Indian highway! People/cows/dogs/tractors can come from any direction! With or without headlights!
@@shalinpilot Hi, you'll get maps on Amazon, local book shops and old book market in your town/city. Sugar is good only if you're doing immediate rigorous physical exercise. Not required if you're going to drive. Sugary food spikes your blood sugar level instantly. Not good for blood sugar level consistency. Body will have to spend more energy and water to flush out the excess sugar, making you dehydrated and tired.
The packing of the luggage the night before the travel day is very useful. If were travelling by car, we make sure to pack the bags and keep them in the car. So that next day morning, we only leave with a small bag that usually would have small things like phone chargers, etc. I've used the same logic for motorcycle travel also. If everything is ready, then strap the luggage to the bike the previous night. It saves so much time.
My tip, albeit not that good, is when you're feeling sleepy on a motorcycle, it helps to open the visor of the helmet, the breeze of cold air refreshes you up and you naturally slow down due to wind blasting at you. If you still feel sleepy, Park the bike, you're DONE !! Don't risk it unless you feel refreshed again somehow.
Advice: 1. When there's fog/rain ahead and visibility is low, turn on the high beam and take guidance from the lines on the road. AND NEVER TURN ON EMERGENCY LIGHTS. 2. In dark, let the car(s) ahead be your guide. Focus on where they're slowing down or dodging. May be an obstacle or a pothole. This way you can maintain speed and be in cover always. 3. Take quick 15 min naps if needed. They work wonders. One time I was to drive for 12+ hours w/o any sleep. 2 naps is all it took. 4. Know whats the fastest your car can (safely) go around turns. You don't wanna overshoot. Also, know how much does it take for your car to stop from 120 to 0. 5. Learn to change the tyre.
There are some things I carry with me in my car, no matter what the length of the journey is. This includes, a tyre inflator (preferably a usb charged or a mechanical one but not the 12V one), a puncture repair kit, 1 litre water (bisleri of sorts, solves all purposes), 2 good microfibre cloths, a pair of footwear (I carry crocs, easy to wash), 1 grocery bag / duffle bag, handheld wiper (one which we use to wipe kitchen platform) and some old newspapers. A firehydrant too, if possible. Basic stuff, but each item has been highly, highly useful in different situations.
@@motorinc Tyre Inflator, for obvious reasons. Also, it is far easier to inflate a puncture and run around to find a repair shop than to change tyre yourself. Also, the 12V one is always a hassle. Lots of wire. USB charged one works best for me. 1 litre water : Can be used for emergency drinking / medical purpose as well as removing or cleaning something on urgent basis. Things like bird poop on a random glass and stuff. Endless use cases. 2 good microfibre clothes - again, cleaning stuff is very important. Little kids can go haywire in the car. Rain can splash lots of mud on the windshield. Also, 2 because 1 for wet cleaning and 1 for dry wiping. 1 grocery / duffle bag is to put random stuff in and is a good sustainable option. Old newspapers are handy when you need to wipe mist / fog from the glass and also to avoid spillage of liquids. Protective measures. These things are quite cheap, small in size and can easily fit in the boot while making life much simpler when these aren’t available. And to add to the list, a fire hydrant is a good safety measure, not only for the car but also for random purposes. And first aid, ofcourse! I iterated these items by coming into situations when I felt I wished I had them! This is how the list updates :)
Haha RTW Paul. I remember Shumi recommending him previously as well. Good video everyone should watch it. My advice is 1] Always ride/drive in the first half of the day cause we are a warm country and heat tires u out. If u leave early, you ll be fine for most of ur highway travel and by the time it gets hot and u tend to get tired [which happens close to noon], you ll be entering a city. I feel cities are much safer than highways as speeds are much slower. Less traffic is an added advantage but at this point traffic doesn't bother me as it used to. It's a part and parcel of a roadtrip. Even if there is an unforseen delay, you have a buffer, you check into a hotel relax for a couple of hours and explore the place when it is much cooler in the evening. Also its easier to get help during day. As checkin times for most hotels is at around 1pm and it syncs. If u travel in the afternoon you ll be tired immediately and reach ur destination by eve and if there is a delay, you ll be late and god forbid u don't like the hotel you won't have much options. I personally do not ride after 8pm if it is a city or 6 if its a hill station or village. Night rides are super fun i agree and i too do them but not on a trip. Go for short night rides near ur home town where u know help if needed is minutes away. Not in unfamiliar places 2] Pillions and my fellow passengers take the importance. The one who is driving/riding will be fine as u r concentrated etc and ur pillion/passenger especially if they aren't used to travelling as much as u do they might not be comfortable. So be courterous and make them comfortable.
I showed the clip where family/kid is asked to fly to destination and you be on bike she is like ,"you speak their language or they speak yours". 😂 loved it.
Every third word is regarding motorcycles. I envy you. Its the best feeling to do something you love for living not existing, but "living". Awesome. Kid's gear, noted, taking kid to racetrack,noted. Will do it soon. ❤ keep up the good work.
There is one more channel i would like you to see. C90adventures. That guy is like a wizard for packing, travelling, and engineering. Hope you both check it out once.
Advices on my experience- 1. Dnt overstretch by more than 2 hrs in one go. Body needs to stretch and get that blood flow going plus it increases focus 2. Dnt blindly trust Google Maps. Scroll thru the entire road it suggests to affirm that its actually the best possible way
One tip i follow for long road trips is to ensure that I am carrying a spare key of the vehicle in case the original is lost or worse its locked inside the vehicle i am not stranded and can continue with the trip.
Best Advice given/followed: For Planned Long road trips, start hydrating consciously, a day in advance. Drink a little more fluids than normal (preferably just plain water but you can go for ORS , fresh coconut water if you fancy), eat light food for couple of days before the trip starts. Maintain the pattern for multiday drives. It helps with alertness and reduces muscle fatigue. For Unplanned ones for family health / other emergencies, just take a bus/ train / plane based on your situation and closeness to your destination. You can do a lot of planning and coordination (When you are not driving) if you are some one who is looked at as an important person/ leader during family emergencies. Or, get some one else to drive if you will need your vehicle at the destination for handling the situation.
As a son who rides with his father a lot ( He owns a CB 350 H'ness and I recently got a V Strom SX 250) Can understand Kartikeya's dream. Hope they come true cause that is a wonderful experience especially is usually the parents are short on time cause of work.
Best part at 25:32, Question from Kartikeya, and how shumi tries to dodge it but fails , atleast rewinded and played 4 times, Never thought this topic could be this much fun, always a joy to watch and listen you two❤❤
Growing up as a child I had severe motion sickness. Every time I got into the car it was a given that we would have to stop somewhere for me to get done with my activity. But rather than discouraging me and avoiding the car all together my parents would take me out on short trips, gradually increasing the duration of the trips due to which today I have almost overcome my motion sickness and have become the official driver of the family 😅
I used to throw up a lot due to this. My sister and I are actually. When we were younger we used to travel in buses. When I reached high school, I got the hang of it.
This one is the most fun podcast episode for me from motorinc. Maybe it's the nature of the topic as it requires hosts to share more personal details. Great job!!
Superb video, and I am more like Shumi during road trips more than I realize. Also sometimes like Karthik when I am with family. I want this video to be 2 hours. I enjoyed it so much. Great video, waiting for more episodes. 👍
19:38 I drove Pune - Leh - Pune (via Srinagar both ways) last summer with my wife and 3yr old daughter on my 2019 Ford Figo BS4 Diesel. The only prep I did was getting new tyres (they were 4 yrs old), got the car a mini-service / check-up before the trip, all fluids topped up. I didn't carry anything apart from a Puncture repair kit. I knew if anything goes wrong, i am not skilled enough to fix it. Nothing did go wrong apart from the AC losing a bit of effectiveness in 45 degree heat on the way back (due to all the dust in Ladakh).
As usual funny and essential info given by our professors. I have been advising everyone around me to atleast wear a helmet(Hey, not everyone has the luxury to afford good riding gear so...!). Preparing food atleast for the 1st stop is a nice idea of saving lot of time and money. We've been doing this since my childhood and I would always insist everyone to do it as well. Also carry 4 bottles of water(if its a car) so that you're fine for another 2 hours of drive and 2 bottles(if its a bike).
rtwpaul now carries luggage just under 12kgs, including cooking kit, foods kit, hydration pack kit, 4 season camp tent kit, hot cold dress kit, personal hygiene kit, washing clothes kit, first aid kit, bike repairing kit, bike theft protection kit etc... tech gadgets kit, travel around the world with KTM dirt bike which weighs just 110 kgs. so total weight on bike with fuel+ touring setup for world tour, under weight of an Indian commuter bike.
Hey guys! You could consider expanding the tips and better driving aspects into a new series on the channel - maybe something called MotorInc Basics - where you go into ways to better drive our cars and bikes. Stuff from the basics to the advanced levels where you could discuss rev matching, heel and toe shifting, better clutch control, advanced driving and manoeuvring techniques etc. Would be a treasure trove of content
I think its important for folks to have tried fixing a puncture when they get an opportunity. Its not as easy as it looks. You definitely don't want to be doing it for the first time when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere. Next time you have a puncture in the city, learn to do it yourself in a less stressful environment. Also lube up your chains the night before every day on a multi-day trips I suppose.
I heard so much about Anand that now I feel like I know him also. Would love to see him with you guys for at least 1 whole disconnect season. BTW this was one of the most entertaining and informative podcasts ever, my 1 hour boring commute became the most valuable hour of the day. Hats off to both of you guys. 🥂
This discussion decreases anxiety. I am actively urging more and more people to watch this form of content, it’s concise,it’s effective and its informative. I look up to Kartikeya and Shumi as experienced individuals, sharing their thoughts and way of doing things. Wish to meet you guys someday ❤. Just one on one conversations. Wishing you both good health & the whole Motoinc team. Thank You , Once again.
I just love the fact that solo travel is so well focused here. I live here in pune alone for job. Thanks so much for the tips. And Shumi, I have always looked upto you as a big brother. We are your family here at Motorinc. And awesome jon kartikeya as usual 🎉
I travel between Delhi and Kochi at least once a year. I have done non-stop drives in 18 hours, as well as relaxed drives over the course of a week. Like Shumi's advice, I make sure to get my vehicle serviced a few days before I start the trip, and I trust the service centers to ensure everything is in good condition. Fortunately, I have never encountered any issues, not even punctures, to date. I hope my luck continues.
Have been fortunate enough to live the dream you both talked about. Me and my wife go for ride and long trips on 2 separate bikes and just love that experience. We do overpacked initially but that improved trip by trip. Wonderful details in the discussion, we can still take away a lot from your experiences.
I did 4000 kilometers on a Mahindra Thar RWD Petrol... The car was 6 months old and had only done one service. Drove from Delhi - Lucknow - Raxaul - Kathmandu, spent one month in Kathmandu and then back the same way. One way was with my SO and the way back was alone. I didn't carry anything. Only checked tyres once before starting, and once in Kathmandu when parking in front of someone's house led them to deflate the front left tyre. Carried a 12V fast charger for mobile charging. No other accessories or spares or extras. It was an epic trip. The Thar didn't complain at all. No niggles, no breakdowns, nothing. I met my old college mates in Kathmandu and spent time driving around with them. When I used to go to college there, I couldn't even afford a motorcycle (thanks to 250% tax on imported vehicles in Nepal). So going around Kathmandu in a car was a totally different experience. I'll never forget this.
Thanks for the really good, useful videos, guys.. You two have invented a time machine. Viewers won't realize how an hour has passed.. A few things I follow before/on our family's (myself, wife, 12 yo son, 7 yo chaos - oops daughter 😜) frequent (once in a couple of months) long (1,500 km one way non-stop) journeys in a hatchback (MS Celerio).. - Vehicle prep: at least a few days before, get the repairs, alignment/balancing drive it for a few kms in the city. The day before, check, get (if required) and print out the documents (RC, Insurance, Emission, license), fill up the fuel, air. Check, top up the fluids, clean the windshield, windows, headlights. - Packing: pack stuff by walking through the itinerary, in the order we need them, in smaller bags, a lot of them backpacks coz it is comfortable to carry a backpack, and you can carry three bags at once if required. Clothes go in day/break-wise, common things like toiletries/medicines/chargers/wallets go in a separate 'backpack'. All the required tools/spares have their own pouches. - Navigation: have an old dedicated mobile for navigation download the offline maps, save more than required number of petrol pumps based on a conservative range and restaurants (downside of being a vegetarian). - Food: - prepare a couple of meals to have on the go (coz a food stop with daughter will be at least an extra hour over our time). This way, she can eat whenever she wants for however long she wants. Also, we use those steel boxed to get special takeaways for later (once packed two Hyderabadi biriyanis after breakfast to have it for lunch a couple of hours later)😋 - snacks: will pack some dry fruits, chikkis, biscuits just in case or for tea time breaks in the evenings. - during summer, I also felt the need to pack some drinking water (in a milton can) other than our 4 flasks, as, at a few places, we couldn't find anything other than bottled water which I don't prefer.. - Loading: usually done the day before, especially the clothes, tools and other non-expensive stuffs. Fresh items like food and expensive items like laptops get loaded while leaving. Even in this, due to the space constraint, the tools go below the front seats, a couple of soft luggage go on the rear center seat acting as support for kids when they want to sleep. The food (, snacks) in the middle accessible to all. - Documentation: As I keep doing these trips, I update the checklist during and after the drives in preparation for the next drive.. That's all.. 😁
How on earth does Shumi have a wristband that matches every shirt in his closet? I've scoured the internet for those bands, but it's like they don't exist for us! 😢
I have started looking forward to these episodes.. here is my advice to myself 'don't road rage, it really won't make any difference and you are never going to teach the other guy a lesson'.
A great episode as always. Every conversation between Shumi and Karthik is filled with honest experiences, wisdom and a healthy dose of laughter sprinkled here and there 😊
Recently I went for a trip of 2500kms to be covered in 4 days. My bike was serviced twice 7 days prior my departure. There was a coolant leakage right on the first day after covering first 200 kms. Then it was figured out to be not a big issue and a top up will do the job. The very next day chain slider broke and chain came off the sprocket. Towed for 40 kms , luckily I was accompanied by friend. There was a little engine oil leakage as there are nuts around front sprocket which the mech forgot to put while fixing the chain slider issue. The tool box I was carrying didn’t have the right tool to tighten the nuts. Lucky enough to got a hardware shop to source the tool in the middle of highway in Kutch. The next morning I realised there is an oil leakage from front left fork and the handle bar clamp broke from one side. And there was a complete oil change in both the forks during the prior service. Well I came back to Mumbai from Bhuj without any mechanical assistance as there was a Diwali holiday going on so all the shops were closed and I had to make it to mumbai next day. Yes I have completed the trip without much fuss which will keep me stranded in the highway. And the bike I was riding is a 2017 model Dominar 400 abs. Learned a lot of the things out of this trip.
I do long road trips frequently. The very first step is to get the vehicle ready for the trip in terms of mechanical and electrical. Rest are secondary.
Loved the whole podcast. Learned a lot and taken a lot of pointers for my future rides and trips. 😊 It's just pure bliss listening to them sharing their experience and learning from them. A special thanks for MotorInc for making such content and trying to make sure that the community is directed towards a right direction.
I have done a couple of road trips where I have put in more than 1500kms on my motorcycles. The only spares I carry are fuse's, cables, extra tubes (spokes make me anxious😅). Like Shumi said I get my motorcycle carefully examined by my mech and I make it a point to tell them that I will do a long roadtrip so that they don't get complacent during their checks. Other than that I just topup the oil, get my motorcycle washed and tighten my brakes/panels as I move across different terrains during the course of my journey. Till now I haven't ever been stranded ❤
The main advice I told to the peoples is...whenever you see an dog or any animal that will interfere in your way..pls slow down as much you can ...it's the best way to prevent everyone 😊
Watching this was one of the fastest one hour time pass by. It was so engaging with all the laughs and tips for the road, awesome. Thanks for those inputs which help me travel better, definitely kicked about the next episode.
Shumi might not have a typical "family" (in the way the word is commonly used), but he has an ton of "road brothers". Great episode as usual. PS: At some point please have a discussion on fuel additives.
An advice on family trips from my end: Context: My wife and I are migraine couples (we both suffer from Migraine) and since it is a lifestyle disorder it affects our choices and a lot of things that you do even on a trip. Just like Karthik, my wife and my son both have motion sickness (I totally understand Karthik's frustration there). Advice 1: If you suffer from migraine, I am sorry for you, but you need to learn to deal with it even in trips. Always keep you migraine medicine handy but also try to understand what triggers it. For example, my migraine is triggered by lack of sleep/rest, food, lack of hydration and stress. So what do I do, I sometimes start a bit latter than what I would have actually wanted (so that I rest), I make sure I hydrate and fresh up in all the stops and may be avoid foods that might trigger your migraine or keep a antidote handy. Example, I almost always drink lime soda because it reduces the acidity for me and the chance of a migraine. May be, coffee is your antidote (not mine and you might want to figure it out). Note that sleep and rest is extremely important and if you don't rest well you are ultimately ruining your trip by getting a migraine attack. On a car make sure you roll the down the windows and let in fresh air every now and then (reduces the changes of migraine and as a added benefit, it also reduces the sickness for motion sick people). Always have buffer time, that reduces the stress and which reduces the chances of migraine. Also, always remember why your travelling (for me, it is to reduce the stress). I used to have times when I could not go on a road trip at all because every road trip triggered my migraine. Now, I have learnt that I can work with it and the last time I had a migraine on a trip was more than 2 years back. Advice 2: For motion sickness, carry somethings like a Hajmola or even a lemon so that it helps the person in reducing the nauseating feeling. Roll down windows for fresh air. Drive at a slower speed (especially in a ghat section). You don't want your car to smell like vomit. Make sure you give the control of stops to the person who is motion sick. Like I said, you don't want your car to smell like vomit. Happy motoring everyone!
Hey both you people,I really want you two to make a video about how to sit in a car and how to operate the whole interior and make adjustments and to get the best experience out of it..
One of the most important things that you need to consider above all is that have cash with you all the time. You never know what goes wrong with your mobile phone, the network etc so you don't have to scramble around looking for cash. Where ever you can use UPI & cards, go ahead but always keep cash in reserve all the time.
Awesome video. ❤ Please consider making a video this season on “buying your first middleweight/big bike” since both of you have a lot of experience in that. Again lots of love and respect to both of you. ❤
54:29 :If possible, could you give a proper list of the essential things and docs and that needs to be shared? For example, a ride from Bangalore to Chandigarh then to ladakh? What would be essential docs that need to be shared and how? That was very new thing to me, hence asking. Is there a specific format for this? Thank you!
Sure! 1. Contacts. Friends going with you, hotels you are staying at. 2. Bookings. Copies of all reservations, bookings made for the trip 3.Vehicle Insurance, PUC and registration copies 4. Day by day itinerary
I'm just glad that I had ticked almost all the boxed Points mentioned here in my road travels . 😊 I'm also glad that this episode has well established Schumy as the most eligible bachelor for someone who loves the road 😃. Wishing him the best 💐
*Chapters*
00:00 Where Should We Start?
01:15 Solo travel
02:32 Road Trip vs Getting There
05:05 Make a Good Plan
09:55 Cold vs The Heat
11:55 Be Flexible With Plans
16:24 Vehicle Prep
22:44 Pack Light
26:55 Pack Well
30:22 Packing for Bikes
33:53 Load the Car Early
36:25 A Knack For Snacks
38:00 Passengers' Rule
40:58 Travelling in Groups
47:55 Leave Home!
52:28 Slow Things Down
54:07 Share Your Plan
55:03 Emergencies
56:21 Your Advice!
56:40 The Next Episode
57:40 Cars vs Bikes
59:44 Closing Comments
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My fixation for efficiency left my family shocked , when I did this .
Stopped , parked and went up to find a table even when people were still getting out of the car.
Locked it from the restaurant upstairs
Ordered while they were still climbing up
While they sat after hand wash food is served for some ( idli vada)
While dosa arrived, distributed idlis to everyone even if they did not want one .
Ordered coffee as soon as the dosa arrived.
Done with all of it in 20 mins .
On the road again in 30 after bio breaks.
When you have family, a sandwich is a snack. It’s a meal if you are single ;)
1) Chutney Cheese 2) Tomato Cucumber 3) Extra butter Sugar. Three course meal. 😁
Sandwich and ample hard boiled eggs with shells intact is a great filling meal that doesn't make you feel queasy and boiled eggs can stay good for a whole 24 hrs. Also packing a jar of roasted peanuts is a great idea if you want you have peaceful bowel movement the next day.
My Ahmedabadi brain shouted cheese pineapple chocolate sandwich. 😅
@@AbidSuhailBoiled egg doesn’t stay good for 24 hrs unless you are staying in Himalayas. I had to stay in the washroom for half a day😢
@@Divebomb18 sorry for what you had to go through. If the egg shells are intact with no cracks and if you pack it airtight and store it in a cooler place ( like in a cooled glove box / cooled compartment in the car) and/or pack it covered with gel-ice pack, it will stay good gor 24 hrs. I do that all the time, packing eggs like this is an SOP for all our trips. It might sound like a pain, but protein is worth it.
Moreover, a spoiled egg will let you know it is spoiled; even the slightest smell of rot occurs to your doubt, better to Chuck it out at once. Also anything over 24 hrs, even if its good.
Btw, I live and am talking of southern Indian plains which is warm if not hot perennially.
Few tips that have worked for me and I’ve shared with my circle of influence -
1. (For cars) Recharge your Fastag wallet the night before your trip. Always better to have ~500/- more than you think is necessary for your route.
2. Carry cash - digital payments either don’t work everywhere (network issues, messed up QRs) or aren’t accepted as much as in urban areas.
3. (For cars) - Have a polythene or large paper cup to dispose wrappers, parking slips, etc., Makes cleaning up after the trip so much easier! Also, no matter how what, you will end up getting back more luggage than you packed, so carry a packable bag will come handy (decide on a backpack or duffle based your use case).
4. (For cars) - It’s fine to reach after sunset. Don’t pressurize your family and/or those in other cars to forgo their idea of the road trip. Most modern cars have powerful headlight. Also, night driving is a skill that’s important to develop.
On a different note - Shumi, iPads or kindles to kids is a strict no! Even with parent mode turned on!
Thank you for the advice and the feedback @TejusSubbanna.
What's wrong with a kindle?
@@PetrolSniffingDoofuscar sickness
When I saw the title, I thought it was gonna be some all-car-all-family podcast that I probably won't be able to relate to. But thanks to Shumi, I was smiling/laughing all the way through the episode. Thanks for representing us 'unconventional' humans who travel solo most of the time, and use the word 'motorcycle' a tad too often xD. And we all deserve a friend like Kartikeya who happily allows the conversation to be more colorful.
We all do indeed! Thanks @pahulpsg!
I had EXACTLY the same thought! But I knew that Shumi will "take care" of us motorcyclists! Also, thanks to Karthikeya!
Who said Shumi doesn't have a family.
We are your family shumi!❤
It honestly feels like he is an older brother and I have never felt like this for someone I can only see through a screen
♥️ Thanks Madhusudhan and Tanishq!
So, as he said, you can't go on the bike with him. Book a flight, reach to the destination and then do all the sightseeings.
I am up to add (Shumi ka Pariwar) to my name
Thanks for the feedback @spp2000
1) We are in no rush at all. Our quality will determine when content arrives.
2) We're working on regional languages too, but again, it's a quality thing, not a quantity or a speed thing.
3) We'll pass you feedback on to Shumi
Thanks for looking out for us!
Shumi pouring his bike tour experience in the conversation is pure bless. So many do and don’t for next trip.
Glad it was helpful @krunalayar
25:30 Peak Shumi moment. I'd pay money to see Shumi teaching kids how to pack for a trip. :)
Make it happen, please!
Hahaha so would we!
🤣🤣🤣
Here's my cent of something I said that actually helped people
Being just over 22, I have had my fair share of friends recently gathering confidence for while driving. What I use to say to them is "You own this road as much as everyone else driving in it, you don't have to be super polite to every other vehicle out there" This helped them transform from people who will wait until all the vehicles in the opposite direction have passed before making that turn or have trouble finding confidence to enter the road from a parked state.
Good thinking. Polite enough is enough!
Couple of experiences -
Oct/Nov 2021 - 4500km MP trip from Bangalore. Vehicle prep was done, all fluids topped up, service done 1500km before. Day1 target was Nagpur, everything going as per plan, 80kms from Nagpur at 6:45PM front left tire bursts out on hitting a pothole. Replaced it with spare, took an extra day at Nagpur to fix it, Ford Service helped in checking and replacing the left-front shock absorbers. Over the course of 15days, was able to make up the 1 day delay.
Oct/Nov 2023 - 5500km RJ trip from Bangalore, similar Vehicle prep, everything went as per plan, was running ahead and had a spare day, visited Ujjain on the way back which wasn't part of original plan.
Noice! Glad to know you guys were alright!
My Tip: when there are 2 motorcycles travelling together in an unfamiliar and in bad conditions (such as at night in the mountains with no one else arround) and i am on single on the motorcycle and other has a rider and pillion. i mostly stay behind but close to the other motorcycle so the pillion can routinely check that i am back there safe and i can only focus on the bike in front. so that if either of us crash the other dont just go ahead without noticing that i or them has fallen or stopped.
Thanks for the beautiful content as always Team MotorInc, here are some of the things I do whenever I go on a long trip(some of the points have been already covered by Shumi and Karti) :
1. Having a trip ready vehicle. Windshield washer fluids topped up, tyre pressures checked and inflated to optimum levels, car tanked up full.
2. Having a rough and flexible plan of what I'm gonna do. Uncertainties can play murphy, so I prepare myself for it. When that happens, if that happens, I take it and deal with it accordingly.
3. Pack stuff up and load the same into the car a day before the travel. The only thing that I carry downstairs during the day of travel will be the toiletry bags, refreshments and valuables(work laptop etc).
4. Sandwiches. Oh yes. It's a great time saver and you get to eat the same against the back drop of a beautiful mountain with the sun rising by, while you watch the traffic moving on :)
5. Keeping that masculine ego in check while out on the road. Our roads are full of egoistic morons(especially headlight flashing Fortuner / Seltos / Creta owners, they think they are piloting some sort of spaceship)with peanut sized brains, the last thing I wanna do is to engage with one of these clowns and ruin my trip. Let them pass and allow them to meet their karma.
6. Stick to the middle lane, except for over taking purposes and keep a steady speed. I religiously keep the speeds between 85-95 kmph while out on the road, even on access controlled highways. How fast I'm driving doesn't matter, how steadily I'm covering miles matters to me.
7. Breaks in between to stretch and increase the blood circulation. I don't stick to a particular number, but I make it a point to stop and do so to escape the monotony of continuous driving.
8. Some good music to keep the mood up and alive.
9. Employ defensive driving while out on our roads. Anticipate accidents as there are plenty of idiots out there on the road. Keep a close watch on my IRVM and the rear view mirrors.
10. Have all emergency equipment in the car.
Nuff said, cheers!
Regards,
NI
Heya NI! Thanks for joining us and for the advice.
My prep before a long road trip is to watch MotorInc :D
❤️ Have a good one @vishanmessi
Hey Shumi and Kartik,
For a while now, I have been enjoying your videos and loved this one too.
About an advise I have given to others and one that works for me too:
1. On our long Car trips (10-15 days, 4-5k km round trips), I ask my wife and any other co passengers to pack a separate small bag each for the first 2-3 days of reaching the destination. Example, on our way to Dalhousie from Ahmd, each one of the 5 members in the car was asked to keep 1 bag which they could take out during stops enroute and which had all essentials (change of clothes, toiletries, coffee sachets, chargers). And no other luggage was removed from the car till we reached Dalhousie other than these 1 bag each for the road bags.
2. If in a group, I always insist on creating a pool of cash which is then handed over to one person who pays for all common expenses from the pool. It makes it super easy to divide the expenses. The hotel bookings and toll charges are the only things paid online and can easily be divided. Most of my trips with friends end with all expenses accounted for and each one having paid their share, before the trip ends!
We need the password to shumi's closet
The drip is impeccable 👌 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
And kartikeya's too cuz it looks too comfortable
Thanks KP!
Real
Simple advice: when doubt whether you should slow down or just speed past, always slow down.
I lost my mother a couple of days ago.
Seeing the title of the discussion brought back memories of the various trips I took her.
She would enjoy the small things such as chilling beside some random field, talking to farmers.
She enjoyed stopping for produce, especially guavas and flowers.
I took both my parents on a long roadtrip covering the coastline of Karnataka. We avoided the known beaches such as Malpe, instead we explored the fishing harbour early in the morning. Mom enjoyed it even though we're vegetarian. It was a wonderful experience as any road west led us to a beautiful beach with no crowds.
I normally only planned food and restroom breaks, and vehicle conditioning. Everything else is done adhoc, as a result it allowed for greater freedom and exploration.
Dear DT, ❤️. Hold onto that. And thank you for letting us in.
I love the way the conversation keeps coming back to the motorcycle trips. Shumi just can't stop talking about bike trips. It's such a fun conversation. 😂❤
Hehehe. It’s an impulse!
@@motorinc was there a pun intended 😂
One of the most important things while travelling with small kids is to control acceleration and making gentle turns, helps a lot with motion sickness.
They're also much less tired.
And planning meals, with sometime to relax afterwards....
Thank you for sharing @devendrafonia1. We appreciate it.
ADVICE for intracity rides: Consistent speed always offsets high-speed bursts. The key to a 500kms-ish ride is not how fast you cover it but rather how consistently you are on the road. Every 30 min brake you take ends up becoming 1hour delayed ETA at destination because traffic conditions there. Plan stops and stick to it. Mood based stops will slow you down.
My personal opinions :
1. It's a personal thing, if it's a journey day and on a car, I personally wear baggy very casual cloths to get comfortable because it's 10 12h drive, I don't care what ppl will think at random dhaba, (as some ppl go overboard with dressing) I think the comfortable is one of the key factor in having a good time behind the wheel and it affects the driving.
2. Carry emergency CASH in different bag. (Not in main bag)
3. Leave at 330 or 345 am , i think first few hrs without any traffic helps your mood significantly, and I avoid night driving because in our country High beam is the thing and to me it's very irritating.
4. I think it's also important - if your planing your trip with friends and plan to drive in turns , I think the friend should get familiar with the car go for atleast a short spin ahead of the trip. It helps i think (For amature ppl like us).
5. Keep on eye on passenger if they are new to the car(may sound stupid), because they are not used to travel in car they not tend have miss out some critical things like back seat seatbelt ,suddenly open the in with looking at the back.
Rest you guys covered beautifully .
Good tips, TK! Thank you!
Advice:
- If you're doing a night trip, pack reflective jackets (the yellow construction worker kind) so that in a situation of a breakdown, you can be seen by other vehicles especially if you drive a dark car.
- If you have a car tracker, share access to it with a loved one so that they know every step you take and more you make (over and above a dashcam)
- Apart from checking your car fluids, also pack windshield wiper fluid.
- If people aren't willing to leave at the same time as you, and you're the only one driving, force them to make their own arrangements.
- Carry a portable bucket and portable pressure washer (non electric) if you're doing a beach trip. thank me later.
- Pack medication for diarrhea, allergic reactions, and fevers.
- Fill up petrol + check air a night before. Not enroute.
3:27 I think there is one thing that you can try is 1st don't use ac open windows let the air come inside the car so there's not THAT smell if there is one person who gets car sick try to make them sit in the front seat it gets comforting like dramatically also if the seat belt is pressing on the stomach keep adjusting it and don't stay just silent try to talk as much as possible and please throw that car freshner it is the most horrible thing. And you can take snacks most possible I have been suffering from it all my childhood but now I have sort of adjusted hope it helps!!!🤞
I usually do a family trip with my parents and a pet, the car is Ford Ecosport Diesel and the trip is usually of 4-5k kms.
Apart from a normal service and inspection just before the trip is enough. Never carried anything extra. And touchwood, the trips had been absolutely comfortable and reliable, never needed to stop even to repair the puncture.
But there are great take ways from this one to keep in mind for the next time!🫡
These guys are not talking about cars and bikes. They are talking about life and all the nuances of living. It's a therapy for me.
❤️
So, I had given advice to a new motorcyclist and it is - "sensible filtering" - this does not mean , stay behind a car forever and follow lane strictly or keep swerving from the left most lane to the fast right lane just because it is free.
It's simple, stick to the left side of the fast lane and just near to the middle lane, find the space, keep a watch of your mirrors and filter sensibly. Works like a charm and you actually "feel" like youre moving faster than rest of the traffic.
(Used "feel" because you aren't actually, seasoned motorcyclists know what I'm talking about)
So yes, find your space and stick to it, you'll actually give more attention, be bit more faster and lot less stress when driving
Wonderful episode guys! Thanks. I look forward to the emergency podcast. I’ve been looking forward to it for a while now.
Thank you for joining Pap!
Me and a friend had a similar motorcycle crash within a 2 month span, but we processed it very differently. My thought process was "I should've been able to stop in time, yes it was open road and that car had no reason to break so suddenly but I shouldn't have been going so fast and so closely to the car, that was my mistake". His was to say "That was upredictable and I did nothing wrong". My advice was "Never absolve yourself, everyone makes mistakes but you can only learn from them if you see them as mistakes. There are a lot of bad drivers in India so you have to plan for the unpredictable, you must retain enough control to save yourself". I don't think my advice reached him but nevertheless I think its good advice.
Excellent advice! It’s important to take responsibility. Another chat coming soon!
"Chai peeke chalein kya". Had me on the floor laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kam doodh. Binna shakkar. With adrak.
And then the next person wants…
You know what we mean! 😁
@@motorinc Bwahahhahahahaha. How are you guys so accurate? 😂
@@motorinc😂😂😂😂
There are so many "bas kya rulayega kya" moments which made me go "hey, he is saying what I do too" so many times; things like eat everywhere, sandwiches, deodorant, separate bags, etc. etc. Kudos!!!
My advice:
I told a few of my friends who are just beginning their motorcycleing career to watch shumi's older videos from powerdrift and even some of your podcasts. Honestly the knowledge i have gained from the older PD videos and motorinc's current podcasts has made me a safer and smarter rider.
Thanks shumi and kartikeya!
41:30: "I'll see you there" worked perfectly when I did a 300 km trip on my 2009 Dio with a 2023 R15V4 companion.
Oh wow!
12:00 "don't stick to the plan too much. Be a little bit flexible. Things will not always go your way"
Learnt this the hard way losing my head over the smallest of things.
Well, now it's a lesson you'll probably never forget @dakshsaroha7447.
One Advice I always give or say to people is, to always be alert, whether you are walking, riding or driving, it helps and it can save your life
Absolutely!
Great to see that two people with different point of views and preferences can coexist in this world peacefully :)
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Totally agree with Schumi. Having done many road trips, a well maintained vehicle has always been reliable every single time. Never had a vehicle break down on me!!
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19:22, I agree with the BET, i dont ride yet but my elder brother does and a few problems he came across was ofcourse bedding in the cold and once his clutch cable broke in between a trail, which costs around a hundred bucks or so. but he had to drag his bike all across to a mechanic to get it fixed. The next thing he does apart from the obvious is taking care of his chain A LOT. Also extra cash is recommended other than the usual expense for unforseen circumstances and last but not the least, get your wirings of aux lights checked, if done improperly, they can hinder with the battery and the bike itself.
Brilliant discussion...the first 2 mins from Kartikeya got me in...For me the Journey is the destination...i get sad when i reach destination. And as u said...make the journey longer that way everyone is fresh
As a solo traveler and rider for two decades, I personally dont resonate with the plan plan plan plan part. For me, it sucks the joy out of a road trip. I have an interest in photography as well and one of the key reasons I ride solo is that I can stop wherever I want, whenever I want and for howsoever long I want. Things will work, especially if you are not travelling through very remote parts. Last year I did a Delhi-Kashmir-Kanyakumari-Mumbai 7000 km solo ride. I did it in the damned summer on a bloody Ninja 650 with ONE backpack and I LOVED it. I just took care of the bike and was respecful to the surroundings, and my environment repayed me in joyful abundance.
With two decades of experience you won’t need to plan-plan-plan. It’s all reflex for you. 😁
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Your content is great.
1. About the packing for overseas trip, Back in 2019 I helped my then roommate for his USA trip where I had asked him to pack full set of clothes, all the original documents, laptop, power banks and other batteries only in carry on bag. On that trip he did not receive his one big suitcase in USA. All the clothes that he was carrying were divided in half (approximately) so if any of the bag is not received he can survive on one bag except few items of which he was not carrying duplicates of. And he managed to do that couple of months long trip with the one bag. Bag was returned to home country (India) after 6 months.
Advice: Assume worst case scenarios while packing.
2. Just before my USA trip, my colleague kept checking weather of the city and not exact location where we had to go. During the discussion just two days before we leave he realized that temperature at exact location would be less than -15C even during daytime. Whereas he was under impression that temperature is going to be 10C max. This is when he decided to buy the jacket which can sustain temperature like that.
Advice: Check weather of exact location and not just general area/city.
3. One of my colleague who was deciding to buy car for himself. He was totally in love with i20 and we had several discussions on same topic where on multiple occasions I suggested him to buy Creta instead of i20. This was in 2019 Kia Seltos had just launched, but being new company and lack of service network he decided to buy last gen Creta.
3-4 years after buying car, he called me out of the blue and thanked me for suggesting him Creta instead of i20. Apparently, on his trip back from in-laws city, with toddler kid he realized that Creta was better suited to his 3-4 years later needs.
Advice: Think it through if you are going to keep your vehicle for long time.
4. Its better to have your own accessories(Mobile phone charger, AUX cable, etc) in rental car.
5. I have had rental from well known company where paana was of wrong size and we had to change the spare because of puncture. After that I check paana size while taking delivery of vehicle.
6. While planning check the google maps for time taken to travel that particular route. You can check with exact or probable dates in google map. This gives approx. estimation. Check blogs, forums and google street view for better understanding of roads.
7. If you are going to touristy places check for overrated places list of that area. That probably helps all the time.
8. Do dry run of all the gear e.g. camping gear. So that you are aware of procedures at least. By doing this you understand the drawbacks or problems.
9. If you have done step 6, that can help you decide appropriate size of car you need to rent according to road conditions. I have been on trips where other people were pushing to rent sedans like Honda City but in reality we had to drive in the farmland on one of the stretch which was impossible for Honda City.
10. There are Company Owned and Company Operated (COCO) petrol pumps. As everything is supplied and operated by petroleum company chances of bad fuel are less. HPCL, BP, India Oil have them. Good to check them on your route while planning.
11. At the end few things are inevitable on road trip, it's okay. Just relax and enjoy. That's part of journey.
12. One can pack inexpensive items a day/night before in the car and just take documents, electronics(laptop, camera, mobile, etc) while you start journey.
13. Chai, coffee, maggi. chat, idli, etc. tastes different (and better) outside your home/city, take regular breaks on road trips :)
And Sandwich is wild card, it can be bite, snack or entire meal.
Very well put Devendra! Thanks for sharing.
One thing that I find useful in family trips, esp when both partners drive is to not comment on driving styles or speed of the other person. We completely switch off and manage the baby in the back seat.
Yes, finally somebody said it. This is the main thing when there are two people who can drive. They talk and make the other one nervous. So much so that it starts to make the person driving very conscious about their driving. Which is not a good thing. Let them drive, or else don't give them the wheel.
Waiting for the next episode. Quarrel handling, Negotiation, Police, Insurance, Hospitalisation, Highway assistance etc.
Noted!
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My go to advice has always been..."Imagine everyone on the road is an Idiot and wants to crash into you or wants to take a dump"
That makes you the calmest and most patient driver on the road while making you aware af about your surroundings
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I really enjoyed the point on having the right mindset when you are undertaking a trip.
1. When its just you in the vehicle you are are in Dictator/Benevolent Emperor at large mode.
2. When its just the two of you in the vehicle you are in Partner (definitely junior partner if in doubt) mode
3. When its 3 or more people in the vehicle whether through the parents or children route - you better be amongst the worlds best Diplomats, problem solvers and Topic changers for the duration of the travel.
Its amazing how many past grievances surface when you are in a car with others around you having nothing else to do!
Idle minds, eh @shailesshs9750?
One thing I do on road trips is carrying a lot of water.
On my bike I carry a 2 x 2litre metal water bottles (Don't use plastic)
Drinking water and peeing regularly keeps me refreshed.
That's always a good idea Kevin!
Great tips! We travel as a family extensively in our XUV700. Few of the practices we follow;
1. Sleep well before a long section (say 12 hours driving that day). Inevitably, there will be some accident/blockade on the way, and you will get delayed. The extra sleep will prevent drowsiness in some of our excellent, but boring highways.
2. If we are travelling to one state which is two night stays aways, we have separate bags for each of us, but one single bag for everything that we all will need for the two nights on the way. We therefore are taking out only one bag and leaving everything else locked in the car.
3. We try to eat fresh food out of food courts/dhabas on the way. Even if we pack anything, we stop and eat it at a safe place by the highway. We leave no food crumbs/odour in the car. We don't want to attract rats. Folks in our car groups have had rat attacks on their car wirings. Driver should eat less sugary food to avoid drowsiness.
4. We fill premium diesel from one single brand that has the widest network in the country. Whenever we see a COCO pump, we get a tankful. That way we ensure good fuel always in the system. Also, these pumps come with clean washroom for ladies.
5. Travelling during the day provides greater visibility, and therefore we ensure we maximize daylight usage.
6. If you have a TPMS, you actually don't need anything else. There is a tyre shop next to every pump these days. Avoiding overspeeding, rapid acceleration, and hard braking goes a long way in keeping tyres healthy. Along with using the tyres everyday for 2-3 kms at least. Also, nitrogen is available free in PSU pumps, so why not!
7. You should let the person who plans the best to take decisions. And it need not be the driver. Obviously, the driver's comfort is to be considered.
8. Having a physical map is always good. At times, bike riders use car mode and travel. Google picks up that data and relays it back to you as a car route. Which when you reach the spot you'll find is wide enough only for a bike!
9. Watch out! It's an Indian highway! People/cows/dogs/tractors can come from any direction! With or without headlights!
Where do you get physical maps for? Also, isnt sugar supposrd to keep you energised?
@@shalinpilot Hi, you'll get maps on Amazon, local book shops and old book market in your town/city.
Sugar is good only if you're doing immediate rigorous physical exercise. Not required if you're going to drive. Sugary food spikes your blood sugar level instantly. Not good for blood sugar level consistency. Body will have to spend more energy and water to flush out the excess sugar, making you dehydrated and tired.
@@JournalOfACuriousExplorer okay, thanks!
Very valuable tips. Especially about the ladies washroom. Thanks
@@DevikaJoshiPunekar Thank you. Happy to help fellow road-trippers 👍
The packing of the luggage the night before the travel day is very useful. If were travelling by car, we make sure to pack the bags and keep them in the car. So that next day morning, we only leave with a small bag that usually would have small things like phone chargers, etc.
I've used the same logic for motorcycle travel also. If everything is ready, then strap the luggage to the bike the previous night. It saves so much time.
My tip, albeit not that good, is when you're feeling sleepy on a motorcycle, it helps to open the visor of the helmet, the breeze of cold air refreshes you up and you naturally slow down due to wind blasting at you. If you still feel sleepy, Park the bike, you're DONE !! Don't risk it unless you feel refreshed again somehow.
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Advice:
1. When there's fog/rain ahead and visibility is low, turn on the high beam and take guidance from the lines on the road. AND NEVER TURN ON EMERGENCY LIGHTS.
2. In dark, let the car(s) ahead be your guide. Focus on where they're slowing down or dodging. May be an obstacle or a pothole. This way you can maintain speed and be in cover always.
3. Take quick 15 min naps if needed. They work wonders. One time I was to drive for 12+ hours w/o any sleep. 2 naps is all it took.
4. Know whats the fastest your car can (safely) go around turns. You don't wanna overshoot. Also, know how much does it take for your car to stop from 120 to 0.
5. Learn to change the tyre.
Covering the basics! Nice @vaibhavparekh2951.
There are some things I carry with me in my car, no matter what the length of the journey is. This includes, a tyre inflator (preferably a usb charged or a mechanical one but not the 12V one), a puncture repair kit, 1 litre water (bisleri of sorts, solves all purposes), 2 good microfibre cloths, a pair of footwear (I carry crocs, easy to wash), 1 grocery bag / duffle bag, handheld wiper (one which we use to wipe kitchen platform) and some old newspapers. A firehydrant too, if possible. Basic stuff, but each item has been highly, highly useful in different situations.
Thanks for sharing @cardanrathi7777. We're curious to learn how all of them are in your basic essentials list?
@@motorinc Tyre Inflator, for obvious reasons. Also, it is far easier to inflate a puncture and run around to find a repair shop than to change tyre yourself. Also, the 12V one is always a hassle. Lots of wire. USB charged one works best for me. 1 litre water : Can be used for emergency drinking / medical purpose as well as removing or cleaning something on urgent basis. Things like bird poop on a random glass and stuff. Endless use cases. 2 good microfibre clothes - again, cleaning stuff is very important. Little kids can go haywire in the car. Rain can splash lots of mud on the windshield. Also, 2 because 1 for wet cleaning and 1 for dry wiping. 1 grocery / duffle bag is to put random stuff in and is a good sustainable option. Old newspapers are handy when you need to wipe mist / fog from the glass and also to avoid spillage of liquids. Protective measures. These things are quite cheap, small in size and can easily fit in the boot while making life much simpler when these aren’t available. And to add to the list, a fire hydrant is a good safety measure, not only for the car but also for random purposes. And first aid, ofcourse! I iterated these items by coming into situations when I felt I wished I had them! This is how the list updates :)
Haha RTW Paul. I remember Shumi recommending him previously as well. Good video everyone should watch it.
My advice is
1] Always ride/drive in the first half of the day cause we are a warm country and heat tires u out. If u leave early, you ll be fine for most of ur highway travel and by the time it gets hot and u tend to get tired [which happens close to noon], you ll be entering a city. I feel cities are much safer than highways as speeds are much slower. Less traffic is an added advantage but at this point traffic doesn't bother me as it used to. It's a part and parcel of a roadtrip. Even if there is an unforseen delay, you have a buffer, you check into a hotel relax for a couple of hours and explore the place when it is much cooler in the evening. Also its easier to get help during day. As checkin times for most hotels is at around 1pm and it syncs. If u travel in the afternoon you ll be tired immediately and reach ur destination by eve and if there is a delay, you ll be late and god forbid u don't like the hotel you won't have much options. I personally do not ride after 8pm if it is a city or 6 if its a hill station or village. Night rides are super fun i agree and i too do them but not on a trip. Go for short night rides near ur home town where u know help if needed is minutes away. Not in unfamiliar places
2] Pillions and my fellow passengers take the importance. The one who is driving/riding will be fine as u r concentrated etc and ur pillion/passenger especially if they aren't used to travelling as much as u do they might not be comfortable. So be courterous and make them comfortable.
I showed the clip where family/kid is asked to fly to destination and you be on bike she is like ,"you speak their language or they speak yours". 😂 loved it.
Every third word is regarding motorcycles. I envy you. Its the best feeling to do something you love for living not existing, but "living". Awesome.
Kid's gear, noted, taking kid to racetrack,noted. Will do it soon. ❤ keep up the good work.
There is one more channel i would like you to see. C90adventures. That guy is like a wizard for packing, travelling, and engineering. Hope you both check it out once.
Say hello to the family for us, Prateek! ♥️
And thanks for the recommendation!
Advices on my experience-
1. Dnt overstretch by more than 2 hrs in one go. Body needs to stretch and get that blood flow going plus it increases focus
2. Dnt blindly trust Google Maps. Scroll thru the entire road it suggests to affirm that its actually the best possible way
One tip i follow for long road trips is to ensure that I am carrying a spare key of the vehicle in case the original is lost or worse its locked inside the vehicle i am not stranded and can continue with the trip.
Nice! Hadn’t thought of that.
Best Advice given/followed: For Planned Long road trips, start hydrating consciously, a day in advance. Drink a little more fluids than normal (preferably just plain water but you can go for ORS , fresh coconut water if you fancy), eat light food for couple of days before the trip starts. Maintain the pattern for multiday drives. It helps with alertness and reduces muscle fatigue. For Unplanned ones for family health / other emergencies, just take a bus/ train / plane based on your situation and closeness to your destination. You can do a lot of planning and coordination (When you are not driving) if you are some one who is looked at as an important person/ leader during family emergencies. Or, get some one else to drive if you will need your vehicle at the destination for handling the situation.
As a son who rides with his father a lot ( He owns a CB 350 H'ness and I recently got a V Strom SX 250) Can understand Kartikeya's dream. Hope they come true cause that is a wonderful experience especially is usually the parents are short on time cause of work.
Awesome! ♥️
Best part at 25:32, Question from Kartikeya, and how shumi tries to dodge it but fails , atleast rewinded and played 4 times, Never thought this topic could be this much fun, always a joy to watch and listen you two❤❤
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Growing up as a child I had severe motion sickness. Every time I got into the car it was a given that we would have to stop somewhere for me to get done with my activity. But rather than discouraging me and avoiding the car all together my parents would take me out on short trips, gradually increasing the duration of the trips due to which today I have almost overcome my motion sickness and have become the official driver of the family 😅
I used to throw up a lot due to this. My sister and I are actually. When we were younger we used to travel in buses. When I reached high school, I got the hang of it.
Awesome! Full props to your parents, @menon2261992, for helping you solve this!
This one is the most fun podcast episode for me from motorinc. Maybe it's the nature of the topic as it requires hosts to share more personal details.
Great job!!
Glad you enjoyed it @TimePass-eh3km!
Superb video, and I am more like Shumi during road trips more than I realize. Also sometimes like Karthik when I am with family. I want this video to be 2 hours. I enjoyed it so much. Great video, waiting for more episodes. 👍
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19:38 I drove Pune - Leh - Pune (via Srinagar both ways) last summer with my wife and 3yr old daughter on my 2019 Ford Figo BS4 Diesel.
The only prep I did was getting new tyres (they were 4 yrs old), got the car a mini-service / check-up before the trip, all fluids topped up.
I didn't carry anything apart from a Puncture repair kit. I knew if anything goes wrong, i am not skilled enough to fix it. Nothing did go wrong apart from the AC losing a bit of effectiveness in 45 degree heat on the way back (due to all the dust in Ladakh).
Louly! Thanks again AB!
The "3, 2, 1 - ThisConnect" gives me chills everytime. Very enjoyable episodes!
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As usual funny and essential info given by our professors. I have been advising everyone around me to atleast wear a helmet(Hey, not everyone has the luxury to afford good riding gear so...!).
Preparing food atleast for the 1st stop is a nice idea of saving lot of time and money. We've been doing this since my childhood and I would always insist everyone to do it as well. Also carry 4 bottles of water(if its a car) so that you're fine for another 2 hours of drive and 2 bottles(if its a bike).
rtwpaul now carries luggage just under 12kgs, including
cooking kit,
foods kit,
hydration pack kit,
4 season camp tent kit,
hot cold dress kit,
personal hygiene kit,
washing clothes kit,
first aid kit,
bike repairing kit,
bike theft protection kit etc...
tech gadgets kit,
travel around the world with KTM dirt bike which weighs just 110 kgs.
so total weight on bike with fuel+ touring setup for world tour, under weight of an Indian commuter bike.
Yeah! Nuts!
Hey guys! You could consider expanding the tips and better driving aspects into a new series on the channel - maybe something called MotorInc Basics - where you go into ways to better drive our cars and bikes. Stuff from the basics to the advanced levels where you could discuss rev matching, heel and toe shifting, better clutch control, advanced driving and manoeuvring techniques etc. Would be a treasure trove of content
Thanks Dhara! Appreciate the recommendation!
One adviser I give while driving is do not indulge in road rage. Let people pass and go. Say thank you and sorry when you have to.
Excellent advice.
I think its important for folks to have tried fixing a puncture when they get an opportunity. Its not as easy as it looks. You definitely don't want to be doing it for the first time when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere. Next time you have a puncture in the city, learn to do it yourself in a less stressful environment. Also lube up your chains the night before every day on a multi-day trips I suppose.
Lubing the chains at night is a good thing. Because it gets time to settle.
I relate a lot with Shumi in unexpected ways. I've got a long lonely road ahead of me and that helps me sometimes.
The production quality is next to Expensive TV show . and the hosts are well knowledgable.
Thank you @HanselHessUnfiltered.
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Thank you very much @coffeedesk. We appreciate it!
I heard so much about Anand that now I feel like I know him also. Would love to see him with you guys for at least 1 whole disconnect season.
BTW this was one of the most entertaining and informative podcasts ever, my 1 hour boring commute became the most valuable hour of the day.
Hats off to both of you guys. 🥂
Thank you for joining us @srqf7!😃
This discussion decreases anxiety. I am actively urging more and more people to watch this form of content, it’s concise,it’s effective and its informative. I look up to Kartikeya and Shumi as experienced individuals, sharing their thoughts and way of doing things. Wish to meet you guys someday ❤. Just one on one conversations. Wishing you both good health & the whole Motoinc team. Thank You , Once again.
I remember asking you once on how to be a better rider in the DM’s. Looking forward to it! 🤞
Thank you for joining us @akaal13.
I just love the fact that solo travel is so well focused here. I live here in pune alone for job. Thanks so much for the tips. And Shumi, I have always looked upto you as a big brother. We are your family here at Motorinc. And awesome jon kartikeya as usual 🎉
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I travel between Delhi and Kochi at least once a year. I have done non-stop drives in 18 hours, as well as relaxed drives over the course of a week. Like Shumi's advice, I make sure to get my vehicle serviced a few days before I start the trip, and I trust the service centers to ensure everything is in good condition. Fortunately, I have never encountered any issues, not even punctures, to date. I hope my luck continues.
Oh wow! That's some long trip @RrK_Gaming. We hope your streak continues too.
Have been fortunate enough to live the dream you both talked about. Me and my wife go for ride and long trips on 2 separate bikes and just love that experience. We do overpacked initially but that improved trip by trip.
Wonderful details in the discussion, we can still take away a lot from your experiences.
Awesome @pratiq7! Thanks for sharing.
I did 4000 kilometers on a Mahindra Thar RWD Petrol... The car was 6 months old and had only done one service. Drove from Delhi - Lucknow - Raxaul - Kathmandu, spent one month in Kathmandu and then back the same way. One way was with my SO and the way back was alone.
I didn't carry anything. Only checked tyres once before starting, and once in Kathmandu when parking in front of someone's house led them to deflate the front left tyre. Carried a 12V fast charger for mobile charging. No other accessories or spares or extras.
It was an epic trip. The Thar didn't complain at all. No niggles, no breakdowns, nothing. I met my old college mates in Kathmandu and spent time driving around with them. When I used to go to college there, I couldn't even afford a motorcycle (thanks to 250% tax on imported vehicles in Nepal). So going around Kathmandu in a car was a totally different experience. I'll never forget this.
Thanks for the really good, useful videos, guys.. You two have invented a time machine. Viewers won't realize how an hour has passed..
A few things I follow before/on our family's (myself, wife, 12 yo son, 7 yo chaos - oops daughter 😜) frequent (once in a couple of months) long (1,500 km one way non-stop) journeys in a hatchback (MS Celerio)..
- Vehicle prep:
at least a few days before, get the repairs, alignment/balancing drive it for a few kms in the city.
The day before, check, get (if required) and print out the documents (RC, Insurance, Emission, license), fill up the fuel, air. Check, top up the fluids, clean the windshield, windows, headlights.
- Packing: pack stuff by walking through the itinerary, in the order we need them, in smaller bags, a lot of them backpacks coz it is comfortable to carry a backpack, and you can carry three bags at once if required. Clothes go in day/break-wise, common things like toiletries/medicines/chargers/wallets go in a separate 'backpack'.
All the required tools/spares have their own pouches.
- Navigation: have an old dedicated mobile for navigation download the offline maps, save more than required number of petrol pumps based on a conservative range and restaurants (downside of being a vegetarian).
- Food:
- prepare a couple of meals to have on the go (coz a food stop with daughter will be at least an extra hour over our time). This way, she can eat whenever she wants for however long she wants.
Also, we use those steel boxed to get special takeaways for later (once packed two Hyderabadi biriyanis after breakfast to have it for lunch a couple of hours later)😋
- snacks: will pack some dry fruits, chikkis, biscuits just in case or for tea time breaks in the evenings.
- during summer, I also felt the need to pack some drinking water (in a milton can) other than our 4 flasks, as, at a few places, we couldn't find anything other than bottled water which I don't prefer..
- Loading: usually done the day before, especially the clothes, tools and other non-expensive stuffs. Fresh items like food and expensive items like laptops get loaded while leaving.
Even in this, due to the space constraint, the tools go below the front seats, a couple of soft luggage go on the rear center seat acting as support for kids when they want to sleep.
The food (, snacks) in the middle accessible to all.
- Documentation:
As I keep doing these trips, I update the checklist during and after the drives in preparation for the next drive..
That's all.. 😁
How on earth does Shumi have a wristband that matches every shirt in his closet? I've scoured the internet for those bands, but it's like they don't exist for us! 😢
Thank you Nishant!😄
He manufactures them😂
Also that Motorinc logo as a watch face.
Shumi is a legend of automobile industry 🙌
Best 1 hour I have spent on the internet ❤
I have started looking forward to these episodes.. here is my advice to myself 'don't road rage, it really won't make any difference and you are never going to teach the other guy a lesson'.
A great episode as always. Every conversation between Shumi and Karthik is filled with honest experiences, wisdom and a healthy dose of laughter sprinkled here and there 😊
Recently I went for a trip of 2500kms to be covered in 4 days. My bike was serviced twice 7 days prior my departure. There was a coolant leakage right on the first day after covering first 200 kms. Then it was figured out to be not a big issue and a top up will do the job. The very next day chain slider broke and chain came off the sprocket. Towed for 40 kms , luckily I was accompanied by friend. There was a little engine oil leakage as there are nuts around front sprocket which the mech forgot to put while fixing the chain slider issue. The tool box I was carrying didn’t have the right tool to tighten the nuts. Lucky enough to got a hardware shop to source the tool in the middle of highway in Kutch. The next morning I realised there is an oil leakage from front left fork and the handle bar clamp broke from one side. And there was a complete oil change in both the forks during the prior service. Well I came back to Mumbai from Bhuj without any mechanical assistance as there was a Diwali holiday going on so all the shops were closed and I had to make it to mumbai next day. Yes I have completed the trip without much fuss which will keep me stranded in the highway. And the bike I was riding is a 2017 model Dominar 400 abs. Learned a lot of the things out of this trip.
Sounds like it @motormoksh! Thanks for sharing and we're glad that you made it back safely.
I do long road trips frequently. The very first step is to get the vehicle ready for the trip in terms of mechanical and electrical. Rest are secondary.
Loved the whole podcast. Learned a lot and taken a lot of pointers for my future rides and trips. 😊 It's just pure bliss listening to them sharing their experience and learning from them. A special thanks for MotorInc for making such content and trying to make sure that the community is directed towards a right direction.
Thanks for watching Vishal.
55:55 yes, emergency events, please!
This is a beautiful episode. Some of the philosophy that comes through is superb. An episode I would revisit later again.
Anytime! 😁
These hour long podcasts are the best time that i spend on internet 🙏🏼
We're glad to hear that @h_m_bhat, thanks for joining us!
Tripping in the Vande Bharat now. Absolutely awesome timing to watch this
🤜🏽🤛🏽 Have a fun trip @PapaSierraGolf!
I have done a couple of road trips where I have put in more than 1500kms on my motorcycles. The only spares I carry are fuse's, cables, extra tubes (spokes make me anxious😅). Like Shumi said I get my motorcycle carefully examined by my mech and I make it a point to tell them that I will do a long roadtrip so that they don't get complacent during their checks. Other than that I just topup the oil, get my motorcycle washed and tighten my brakes/panels as I move across different terrains during the course of my journey.
Till now I haven't ever been stranded ❤
The main advice I told to the peoples is...whenever you see an dog or any animal that will interfere in your way..pls slow down as much you can ...it's the best way to prevent everyone 😊
Agreed @udhayahomes2117!
Just bought a V strom SX 250 waiting for the breaking in period to end and first service to happen then hopefully a maiden voyage cheers.
Have fun! Plan well!
Watching this was one of the fastest one hour time pass by. It was so engaging with all the laughs and tips for the road, awesome. Thanks for those inputs which help me travel better, definitely kicked about the next episode.
Thanks for watching @garage-n-guitar!
Shumi might not have a typical "family" (in the way the word is commonly used), but he has an ton of "road brothers". Great episode as usual.
PS: At some point please have a discussion on fuel additives.
😁 Thanks Lex!
An advice on family trips from my end:
Context: My wife and I are migraine couples (we both suffer from Migraine) and since it is a lifestyle disorder it affects our choices and a lot of things that you do even on a trip.
Just like Karthik, my wife and my son both have motion sickness (I totally understand Karthik's frustration there).
Advice 1: If you suffer from migraine, I am sorry for you, but you need to learn to deal with it even in trips. Always keep you migraine medicine handy but also try to understand what triggers it. For example, my migraine is triggered by lack of sleep/rest, food, lack of hydration and stress. So what do I do, I sometimes start a bit latter than what I would have actually wanted (so that I rest), I make sure I hydrate and fresh up in all the stops and may be avoid foods that might trigger your migraine or keep a antidote handy. Example, I almost always drink lime soda because it reduces the acidity for me and the chance of a migraine. May be, coffee is your antidote (not mine and you might want to figure it out).
Note that sleep and rest is extremely important and if you don't rest well you are ultimately ruining your trip by getting a migraine attack.
On a car make sure you roll the down the windows and let in fresh air every now and then (reduces the changes of migraine and as a added benefit, it also reduces the sickness for motion sick people).
Always have buffer time, that reduces the stress and which reduces the chances of migraine. Also, always remember why your travelling (for me, it is to reduce the stress).
I used to have times when I could not go on a road trip at all because every road trip triggered my migraine. Now, I have learnt that I can work with it and the last time I had a migraine on a trip was more than 2 years back.
Advice 2: For motion sickness, carry somethings like a Hajmola or even a lemon so that it helps the person in reducing the nauseating feeling. Roll down windows for fresh air. Drive at a slower speed (especially in a ghat section). You don't want your car to smell like vomit.
Make sure you give the control of stops to the person who is motion sick. Like I said, you don't want your car to smell like vomit.
Happy motoring everyone!
Thanks for sharing @kiransampathnr1
Hi team. My request is to add English subtitles for non English bits in all future videos. Thank you.
Noted @aathiraa2024!
Hey both you people,I really want you two to make a video about how to sit in a car and how to operate the whole interior and make adjustments and to get the best experience out of it..
One of the most important things that you need to consider above all is that have cash with you all the time. You never know what goes wrong with your mobile phone, the network etc so you don't have to scramble around looking for cash. Where ever you can use UPI & cards, go ahead but always keep cash in reserve all the time.
Thanks Arun. Great point!
Awesome video. ❤
Please consider making a video this season on “buying your first middleweight/big bike” since both of you have a lot of experience in that.
Again lots of love and respect to both of you. ❤
Thank you for that Y!
54:29 :If possible, could you give a proper list of the essential things and docs and that needs to be shared? For example, a ride from Bangalore to Chandigarh then to ladakh? What would be essential docs that need to be shared and how?
That was very new thing to me, hence asking. Is there a specific format for this?
Thank you!
Sure!
1. Contacts. Friends going with you, hotels you are staying at.
2. Bookings. Copies of all reservations, bookings made for the trip
3.Vehicle Insurance, PUC and registration copies
4. Day by day itinerary
I am so glad that I was 70 percent there with ‘Need to Know’ bits. Thanks for the rest guys!
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I love you guys for what you do and for what all we get to learn from you, please keep doing these episodes. You guys are AMAZING❤️
Thank you Shivam!
I'm just glad that I had ticked almost all the boxed Points mentioned here in my road travels . 😊 I'm also glad that this episode has well established Schumy as the most eligible bachelor for someone who loves the road 😃. Wishing him the best 💐
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