A Ford Joins My Garage: Ford Figo Petrol (1st Gen) Ownership Review

[mayankdixit]

this is my favourite Honda Valkyrie 1998 flat 6 boxer 1520cc, rear wheel 100HP, rear wheel Torque 139nm. Slightly modified imported from USA. 6 carbs (re-jetted), 6 cylinders (true boxer not just flat 6), 6 seperate straight through exhausts (Cobra 6 pack).

All up "wet" cruising weight 487kg, dry weight 310kg.

That is one huge and heavy bike !!. Congrats for keeping it in top shape. Those twin pods on top look cool. And those 3 pipe chrome exhausts are looking very beautiful. I find that bike is looking way more smart without the storge box at the back.

recent hip and knee problems and a broken leg I am now struggling to handle the bike

Same here with me . I cant even imagine working this bike around in my city, what with back problem and all. I moved on to Activas after selling my bike, because I simply was unable to maneuver the bike. Bike driver posture is very different from scooter driving posture . Bad for my back. Activa is light and easily maneuverable.
I can totally understand your difficulty in holding this thing, with those injuries.
But still, this bike is a Keeper. Maybe your son can drive it.

 

[mayankdixit]

After long-long time got some chance to clean the wheels and wheel wells. Actually I was scared, being a 11 years old car, there might be some ugly rust on the underbody. So was avoiding washing and all,so that out of sight remains out of mind(rust).
Really surprised to find none. Underbody is clean, touchwood.


Washing pics (in no particular order)

Rear brake drum

This bush above the shock absorber is intact so far.Ownwers complain it gets torn fast.

Lots of mud and dirt on the floor

Tiles were covered with mud and grime

My trolley jack sitting on the grime

I thoroughly enjoyed the washing and cleaning the car part.
If you ask "What is there to enjoy in washing a car and wheels ?" , well then,what can I say mate, except that you are in the wrong Forum.

 

[mayankdixit]

After a premium wash I started my premium feeling car, headed straightaway to the petrol pump, and to treat Figo more premiumly I filled it with premium fuel. Oh how stupid I was !!
My unfortunate adventure is detailed here.