Many Congratulations Durgapur.

Update: Chapter Run – Leg 2 : Completed

Leg 2 of the Chapter Run unfolded just the way a good ride should—smooth where expected, unpredictable where it mattered, and memorable throughout.

Day 1 – Friday, 18th September 2026 | Jaipur to Dehradun (~510 km)

The day began early out of Jaipur flagged off by @akki and @vijay-dhirawat, with the odometer set for Dehradun. The route stitched together Jhajjar – Rohtak – Sonipat – Shamli – Saharanpur – Dehradun, and for most part, it was a steady, uneventful cruise.
The real twist, quite literally, came about 20 km before Dehradun. A wrong lane at a toll diverted the ride onto the old highway—a forgotten mountain stretch cutting through wilderness. What followed was a welcome break from the monotony of expressways: tight twists, blind turns, broken tarmac, and off-road patches. It was raw, rugged, and unexpectedly thrilling.

Somewhere along those rough sections, the rear connecting rod of saddle stay on Himayalan gave up—a small mechanical price for a memorable detour. But spirits stayed high, and the ride rolled on.
Dehradun was reached by around 5:15 PM, where Rupak Bhai joined in. The evening unfolded the way it usually does—stories of rides, chapters, motorcycles, and a fair bit of classic bulletiapa.

The day wrapped up at the hotel, with machines parked and minds still racing.

Day 2 – Saturday, 19th September 2026 | Dehradun to Delhi (~280 km)

A relaxed start set the tone for Day 2. After breakfast, a customary stop was made at Ellora’s Bakery, a Dehradun classic dating back to the British era—because some traditions are as important as the ride itself.
From there, the route turned towards Delhi. The ride was smooth and measured, leading into the capital by evening. The halt point? The legendary, so-called IBR Dhaba, where familiar faces awaited—@srini2609 sir, Hasan Bhai, and Vineet Bhai.

What followed was less of a stop and more of a session—stories exchanged, experiences shared, motorcycles admired, and routes debated. The kind of conversations that only riders truly understand.
Post a warm farewell, the ride continued to Gurugram for the night halt.

Day 3 – Sunday, 20th September 2026 | Gurugram to Jaipur (~250 km)
The final leg was intentionally unhurried. A slow, easy ride back home, with more breaks than necessary—because sometimes the journey deserves to be stretched just a little longer.

By the end of it, Jaipur welcomed us back, marking the close of another well-executed leg of the Chapter Run.

Leg 2 Summary

Total Distance Covered: ~1,050 km
Route Highlights: Expressway cruising, unexpected mountain detour, Dehradun hospitality, Delhi catch-up
Memorable Moments: The off-road stretch before Dehradun, Ellora’s stop, IBR Dhaba conversations
Machine and Gadget Notes: Saddle stay casualty (battle scar earned) and BluArmor C30 outperformed in Battery Department, with Full charge on Day 0, battery still at 30% after the ride ended on Day3 without any recharge done.

Leg 2 wasn’t just about covering distance—it was about breaking monotony, meeting the tribe, and collecting stories that’ll outlast the kilometers. On to the next chapter.

That’s an amazing scenic view and wonderful weather. I can vouch that you guys had a great time.
Has the TVS Apache RTX been added to the exceptions? (Just curious.)

@satty yes brother, it will be decided then and there only considering all the factors.

Many congratulations bro @saket and
Thanks to all brothers for wishes.
@saket @ankush1044 bring it on bros
ओ.. चक दे फत्ते नप दे किल्ली, सुबह जालंधर शाम नू दिल्ली

️ CHAPTER RUN – LEG 2 | THE UNPLANNED ONE

Hey everyone!
Khama Ghani

Some rides are planned weeks in advance. And then there are rides that are born during a conference call!

So, here we go!

@ankush1044 and I are rolling out tomorrow, 18th September 2026, for Leg 2 of our Chapter Run.
For @saket , this will be his first leg of the Chapter Run.

The plan is simple — cover two chapters, put some serious miles under the wheels, meet fellow brothers, and make some memories along the way.

THE PLAN

DAY 1 | Friday, 18 Sept
Jaipur → Dehradun
~510 km

DAY 2 | Saturday, 19 Sept
Dehradun → Delhi
~240 km

DAY 3 | Sunday, 20 Sept
Delhi → Jaipur
~ 280 kms

AND THEN THERE'S THE TWIST...

If time, energy and convenience are on our side, we might just decide to skip the overnight halt in Delhi and ride straight back to Jaipur on Day 2 itself.

Because sometimes the best rides are the ones that weren't supposed to happen!

Two wheels. Long roads. New chapters.
Let's ride! ️

Ride safe. Ride together. #HailIBR

That's a wonderful itinerary sir, All the best. See you in Jaipur.

Great plan bro, Covered the whole nation. All the Best. See you in Jaipur.

@Chris-Mad-dog No bro, you've done nothing to offend anybody. I think guys here are busy in something else.
Indeed, its a very nice gesture from your side. I'll definitely look forward to get some from your tools at the Bulletiapa. I suggest Patna chapter shall take a note of this and inform all attendees about the tools from chris.
#HailIBR

Many Many congratulations @anki_on2wheels on completing chapter runner quest and that too blazing fast. You're truly an inspiration.
Hat's off to you bro

A very proud moment for our Jaipur Chapter. A big salute to the founder of Jaipur Chapter @gazi for planting this seed and to the senior members who paved the way. Thanks to the mods and members who keep the spirit alive every single day.
Here’s to many more miles, memories, and milestones. ️
#IBRMC #10YearsStrong #JaipurChapter #RideTogether

@sajeesh Thanks, will definitely try.

@sajeesh No Sir, only Stock ones. Pls suggest.

I installed a MotoTorq handlebar on my H411 a couple of months ago, and my overall experience has been mixed.

On the positive side, maneuverability and riding posture have definitely improved, which gives a lot more confidence while cornering.

However, there are a few downsides. Vibrations have increased, especially during acceleration, although they settle down once you reach cruising speed or maintain a steady throttle in higher gears (4th or 5th).

I also faced an issue with the throttle cable—the free play would go to zero when turning the handlebar fully to the left. I managed to fix this by rerouting the cable differently from the stock setup.

Lastly, I’m experiencing an issue with the clutch cable as well. Due to the increased handlebar height, the distance between the clutch lever and the clutch cover at the crankcase has increased, leading to occasional stiffness in clutch operation.

I’m currently looking for a fix and exploring longer clutch cable options that are compatible. I’ve heard that the older Classic 350’s cable might work, but after checking it personally, it seems thinner than the stock Himalayan cable. If anyone here can suggest a suitable option, please do.

@sajeesh Yes sir, and since water, having a higher density than petrol, separates and accumulates at the lowest point of the fuel tank due to gravity. Under low fuel conditions, when the fuel level approaches the reserve or near-empty state, the probability of water ingress into the fuel delivery system increases significantly. This occurs because the fuel pump intake is positioned near the bottom of the tank, from where it may draw the settled water along with the remaining fuel, potentially leading to engine misfiring, poor combustion, stalling or permanent damage to engine parts.
Royal Enfield has already started rolling out E20 complaint carburetors (for obviously older carburetor models) not sure how it works.
If anyone has more info or updates, please do share here.

This Ghost is getting bigger and bigger thanks to Gadbadi ji. E85 and E100. Recently I watch a short of autocar comparing E20 and E85. here's link https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jLgjDkskhQY
Detailed podcast comparing efficiency and costs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b1vov4oSAs

Many Congratulations and all the best @anki_on2wheels . me and @ankush1044 are also planning to cover Patna, Kolkata , Durgapur and Guwahati chapter near Bulletiapa 2026.

@satty bhai dukaan khulte hi meet khatam

Missed this time due to Financial Year end work load. was going office on Sundays also. Let's plan ride soon.

Thank you very much @vijay-dhirawat @satty and @chintan