The Blue Avenger's Freedom

First Service
Got up early. Reached Bagga Link, Karol Bagh, Delhi just in time. My bike was second in the queue. The guy writing the slip was good. Checked up the vehicle. Asked me if there were any problems. Suggested I should go for saddle bags rather than the dickey (and I thought it looked cool).

So I told him about this weird sound and vibration I get occasionally when riding constant at 50 for some time. He revved the engine and promptly noted that the mounting bolts needed tightening. He said they get loose sometimes. That done, it took about 40 minutes for my bike to get serviced. In the mean time I checked up whether my temp RC had arrived. Apparently it had not. In fact, the Bagga chaps haven't even received the full payment for the bike from Bajaj finance. I have no idea how that works out. Anyway, I got a call today and the finance chap told me the temp RC copy was with him. And I'll get the rest by courier.
In all, it cost me Rs 300 and that was just for the oil change.

Wings
The Avy is a deceptive bike. It feels extremely comfortable to ride at 50. And it gives this very lazy attitude. I dont feel like ripping the engine. But I did try and was pleasantly surprised. Its very eager to get ahead. Sine the speed limit is now 75kmph till the next 750 km for me, I pushed the bike hard and am very happy with the 200cc mill.

That said, I still love the 50kmph feel. The vibrations and the sound haven't completely gone. They still come back occasionally and I need to remember to ask the service chap next time I go there.

Mileage
My heart skipped a beat when the Avy went into reserve for the first time after just 346km on 10 litres of petrol. An average of 34.6kmpl would be hell of a pinch on the pocket. However, the second time, I managed to go 436km on 10 litres. So am pretty pleased with how it's turning out. Its probable cos of the low constant speed I ride at most of the way.

The Red Pulsar
I tried riding my old Pulsar, just to make sure the engine doesn't rust off. Man! What a world of a difference. Just sitting on the bike felt awkward. Too high. And I kept putting my foot on the rear brake pedal. Riding was also markedly a different experience.

For one thing, I have to lean on the handlebar and my back is completely bent. Another thing is it just doesn't feel good to ride below 70kmph. Its as if the bike is under performing. That said, it was good to feel the racer position and to flick the bike between vehicles and accelerate off.

Carnauba Wax
bought this can of Formula 1 wax. www.formula1wax.com Cost me Rs180. Claims 12 month deep polish and protection and buffing out of scratches and haze. Need to try it out on the Pulsar and then on the Avy. I am not too happy with the teflon coat that the Bagga Link people did on my bike. I feel the dust scratches are too much on the tank.