Several visits to the mech later, the Bullet was in much better condition. Apart from a few minor issues, more of irritants actually, was running quite well. As usual, a combination of my laziness and 6-day working week had resulted in my not budging anywhere, to the point where I had an overwhelming urge to get out of town. Had a 2 day weekend on April 31st, so decided to do a solo trip to Chennai. Most everybody I mentioned this to advised against it, given that it was my first long ride on an Enfield....that too a 10 yr old one I wasn't entirely used to yet. I was, however, set on doing it. my boss, incidentally, has this philosophy "Its better to do something thats not entirely right and regret it, than to not do it at all". I'm not sure about the efficacy, but it can be very convenient to follow at times! So, set off bright and early...actually dark and early, in the interests of accuracy...at 5am. Now I know most Bangaloreans will find this difficult to believe,