1000 kms - the Beast awakens

Throughout the day had just one thought revving in my mind.... have to cross the 1000 km mark on my Apache. Till now had reached 957 kms. Around 9:00pm me and Shobhit went out with the machine. First, re-fueled ourselves. Then at around 9:30pm we hit the tarmac.

Destination: A quick trip to the Airport and back
Goal: Cross the 1000 mark

Got on NH7 and went along cruising at 50kmph. Time and again felt the itch to push up the rpm beyond 4000... patience won :-)

987 kms... destination in sight, goal not yet realized.

Entered the airport check post and the question from men in uniform: "where are you going?". Couldn't tell him that I am trying to reach 1000 !!! . Just mumbled "taking a round and we will be out...." Got a hard stare and we proceeded ahead.. Phew !!!

995 kms... These few kms seemed the longest !!! the odo just ticked along at a leisurely pace... Shobhit and me started counting down each km ;-)

Finally came 999 kms !!! This moment had to be captured, that was decided... rolled along for some more time and then jammed on both brakes !!! moment reached...

999.9 kms

Did a bit of clicking sessions and moved the bike forward... 1000 kms reached !!!

THE BEAST AWAKENS...

Finally my biking begins... we went to a nearby CCD and had a small celebration. Then it was time to unleash the power. Cruised along at 50, till Shobhit urged "Come on !!! move it atleast to 70". That was all I needed !!! Slowly opened the throttle to feel a new sensation. 60...65...70... the power surging through the bike is awesome !!! Superb grip and control... kept going on 75 for some time and then hit 80 !!! Wind rushing by and we on a smooth ride... I am Addicted !!!

Maintained a steady speed of around 70kmph and entered the city limits... had to slow down.

This is not the end... as Shobhit says... "Biking Begins NOW !!!"