"The Adventure of Little Bhumi: Exploring the Beauty of Nepal"

"The Adventure of Little Bhumi: Exploring the Beauty of Nepal" is a storybook for children that takes place in Nepal. It follows the journey of a young girl named Bhumi as she explores the diverse landscapes and cultures of her country. With the help of new friends she meets along the way, Bhumi learns about the rich history, traditions, and customs of Nepal and discovers the importance of preserving its natural beauty and cultural heritage. This storybook aims to educate and inspire children to appreciate the unique beauty and diversity of Nepal, and to encourage them to take an active role in preserving it for future generations to enjoy.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Bhumi

Once upon a time, in the heart of Nepal,
Lived a young girl, with a curious heart and soul.
Her name was Bhumi, and she loved to explore,
Discovering new things, was what she was always in store.

She roamed the hills and valleys, near her home so grand,

And was fascinated by the beauty, of the land.
She wanted to learn more, about the culture and nature,
So she set off on an adventure, with a spirit so pure.
 
Bhumi was brave, and always up for a challenge,
With a smile on her face, and a heart full of courage.
She was determined to explore, and learn all she could,
And share her discoveries, with others, if she could.
 
So Bhumi packed her bags, and set out on her way,
To explore the beauty, of Nepal, each day.
She was ready for anything, and nothing would stand in her way,
As she embarked on her journey, with a smile and a cheerful "hay!"

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For all my motorcycle travellers friends from India and Abroad, see this blog first ???

With the buffering of YouTube now NIL, the favorite past time for most of us is to couch surfing the Internet from the comfort of our laptops and mobiles. I think we all can comfortably raise our hands when I say most of us do watch YouTube videos to past our time. May the the content of the videos might be different but in general, what we do to past our time is the usage of either the social media or the YouTube.

I would like to call myself an avid motorcycle enthusiast and try to keep up the current trend in the two-wheeler market. I have been the Webmaster of the two-wheeler website for past 10 years and in-fact I have an obligation to keep track of the motorcycle world. Had to mention - Big fan of Vale 46. So obviously my YouTube video playlist has lots and lots of motorcycle video contents. From like when my Indian friends used to post vlogs on Nepal way past the YouTube was bandwidth friendly to now each week us getting new vlogs from our Indian friends on motorcycles, I love watching them and keeping track on how they relate motorcycles in Nepal. Common theme is "We love motorcycles and We love to Travel".

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Will a USB power cable constantly attached to my motorcycle battery draw power enough to kill my battery?

This article first appeared on Trade Nepal

Now-a-days I see a lot of accessories, especially for Royal Enfield riders which let them charge their mobile cell while they are riding. Seems fun and practical, virtually never letting your cell battery run out of juice. But does adding those extra load kill of the precious motorcycle battery instead ?

Power cables by themselves don’t draw any power, however, a small 12V to USB converter will draw power and eventually discharge your battery. That is drain it, maybe not kill it. Kill is such a fickle word. I take “killing” a rechargeable battery to mean effectively ruining it so it won’t take or hold a charge anymore.

The USB socket is 5V. Your cable converts the 12V battery voltage to 5V and will consume power while it is connected. However, the amount of power is very small. You can measure it by testing the current drawn with an ordinary multi-meter connected in series on a 12V wire. When there are no USB devices plugged in the power drawn will probably be so small that it will not be a problem if the motorcycle is in daily use.

However, when a device (especially a GPS) is plugged in, the power consumption will increase. A cell phone probably will not run the motorcycle battery down too badly, but a GPS will. It is easy to forget to unplug a GPS and then the next morning the battery is so dead that it needs to be replaced.

If you discover that your lead-acid battery has run flat overnight, it is very important to get some charge into it IMMEDIATELY. Sulphating begins as soon as the battery is flat and in a matter of hours there is measurable damage. A lead-acid battery shouldn't be allowed to discharge below about 30% if you want it to last.

At least install an inline fuse in the 12V cable. When you store the motorcycle then remove the fuse or disconnect the battery.

It is probably worthwhile installing a 4-port USB charger. You are likely to need power for more than one USB device.

The anxiety of working

Regardless of what we want to do, we are always stuck with things we don't want to do or want to be doing. The monotonous lifestyle is bit boring when you can think of number of things you should be doing for yourself. I would rather eat my heart out in all these beautiful and delicious eateries rather than work in my table. I would also go on riding to the unknown places and live the adventure. But unfortunately it is not so.

When I hear "Refreshed and Raring to go after my vacation", basically I just hear "Oh no!!! I have to go back to that hellhole to work again". Do I want to be working like that ? Hell No! I want to enjoy what I am doing. But to enjoy I need to do what I feel like doing.

Basically, if try to milk an Ox, you know what you will get.

Happy New Year 2074

Forget the past year, it's gone, welcome the brand new year with all the gust and zeal. Do the right thing.

I want to ride into a happy and prosperous 2074 and well, continue to add another i4 in the near future.

Once again, Happy New Year 2074.

Maintaining And Adjusting The Chain On Your Motorcycle

If you have a chain-driven motorcycle, maintaining your chain will become your most frequently performed task. You’ll probably need to adjust the tension of the chain, clean it, and lubricate it roughly twice a month (more often if you put a lot of miles on your bike). Although you may have to do it a lot, checking and adjusting the tension of your bike’s chain is easy. Here’s how you do it.

Check the Tension
To check the tension, grasp the lower run of the chain (not the upper one hidden by the chainguard) about halfway between the front and rear sprockets, and move the chain up and down. As they don’t wear evenly, check several spots on the chain by rolling the bike ahead and rechecking the tension. If the amount the chain moves varies from spot to spot, the chain may have a tight spot. If the chain moves up and down more than about an inch in the tightest spot, it needs to be tightened. If the movement is severe enough, you may need to replace the chain.

Check the tension along the chain’s lower run, about halfway between the front and rear sprockets.
Adjusting the Chain
Step 1
Place the bike on the centerstand (rest it on its sidestand if you have no centerstand) and recheck the chain’s tension. Once on the centerstand, your chain’s tension may vary from when you first checked it because the bike’s weight is now off the suspension. Take this difference into account when adjusting the chain. If you adjust the chain to its proper tension on the centerstand, it may become too tight when off the centerstand, and a too-tight chain can break and shoot off your bike like a slinky missile.

Step 2
Loosen the axle nut (or nuts, if there is more than one). You will have to remove a security pin on most bikes when undoing the axle nut.

Step 3
Once the nut is loose, adjust the chain by adjusting some bolts on the very end of the swingarm, one on either side of the wheel. Usually, there will be two hex-heads on each bolt—an inner nut to move the axle, and an outer nut to lock the other in place when finished. Loosen the outer nuts and then carefully adjust the inner nuts, moving the nuts on either side of the wheel an equal amount. Note: It is vital that you adjust the adjuster nut on the left as much as the nut on the right side; otherwise you’ll be making your back wheel sit completely wonky.

Step 4
When you have tightened your chain by the desired amount, tighten down the outside nuts. Retighten the axle nut, and insert a new security pin.

Loosen but don’t remove the axle bolt. Make certain to adjust the bolts on each side of the wheel the exact same amount. Don’t over-tighten the chain.

The procedure for adjusting your chain varies from bike to bike, but most bikes use something similar to this method. Some bikes have a bolt on the back of the swingarm, with the locking nut between the bolt and the swingarm. A few bikes, especially modern sportbikes with single-sided swingarms, use an eccentric cam on the axle to adjust chain tension. See your owner’s manual for the procedure for adjusting these types of chains.

Cleaning and Lubricating Your Chain
To get the most use out of a chain, you’ll need to keep it clean and lubricated. Most bikes now use longer-lasting O-ring chains (chains with internal lubricant kept in place by tiny rubber seals), but these still need surface lubrication. The problem with O-ring chains is that many substances degrade rubber O-rings, including common lubricants and cleaning solvents. Use only cleaners and lubricants approved for use on O-ring chains.

Cleaning the Chain
Cleaning your chain is a messy, dirty, frustrating job, but it greatly increases chain life, and chains and sprockets are extremely expensive. To clean a chain:

Step 1
Place an O-ring-approved cleaner on a soft brush and clean the grime off the chain.

Step 2
When you’ve got all the crud off, wipe the chain dry before applying fresh lubricant.

Lubricating the Chain
To lubricate your chain, aim the spray from the can of lubricant at the inside of the chain while rotating the wheel to evenly coat the chain’s entire length. Like all motorcycle maintenance, this is infinitely easier if you have a centerstand.

As lubricant and tires don’t make a good combination (you could lube yourself right off the back of your bike) it’s wise to protect the back tire while you spray on the chain lube. Holding a newspaper between the chain and the tire works fine.

When to Clean and Lubricate
You might clean your chain every few rides, but you should be lubricating it after every single ride. It’s best to lube it after a ride, not before, because after a ride the chain is nice and hot, meaning the lube will penetrate into the links more deeply.

Motorcycle drive chains last much longer than they did just a few years ago, but they also cost a lot more than they used to. And they still wear out. With good chain adjustment and lubrication, you can go through two chains before your sprockets needed replacement. That’s a good incentive to look after your chain! You can also minimize wear on your chain by not beating on your bike. The harder you accelerate, the more you stretch your chain.

Now that you’ve got your bike’s chain adjusted, it’s time to get back out on the road! Happy motoring!

Sources
1. From The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Motorcycles, Fifth Edition, by Motorcyclist magazine with John L. Stein
2. This article also appeared on http://www.tradenepal.com.np/5/diy-tips-and-tricks.html