‘Bullet King’ Mithilesh (photos)

KATHMANDU: When reaching the workshop of ‘Mithilesh Prasad Sharraf’ in Ratopul, he was tightening the engine of a green-coloured motorcycle.

Sharraf, known as Bullet King, is a motorcycle doctor, ie a motorcycle mechanic.

He got this name as he can readily discover and solve any problem, especially on Bullet motorbikes.

Kathmandu is my second home. ‘I got here today due of the trust of all Bullet Riders,’ he adds.

Mithilesh, who was born in Birgunj, began working at his father’s garage at a young age. At the time, Mithilesh’s father was also known as the Bullet King of Birgunj.

Mithilesh’s interest in bullets was sparked by his father’s possession of two bullets and the bullet garage at home. He used to help his father at the garage. He learned to be an excellent technician at an early age.

Bullet riders from East Lahan to Chitwan would flock to Shivshakti Garage for motorbike repairs.

Mithilesh used to hang out in the garage after school. Mithilesh reached to Malaysia for international work after completing SLC.

He worked in an iron company there. After three years in Malaysia, he returned to Kathmandu about 2062 and began working as an assistant mechanic at Kalopul.

Mithilesh had carried ammunition from home at the time. When the garage loaner had a standard Honda cycle, people were startled to see a bullet bike with a helpful mechanic.

Mithilesh chose to build his own garage after working in Kalopul for two years and observing the demand in bikes in Kathmandu.

As he mostly looks at Bullets, he developed a solid rapport with individuals who came to ride and construct Bullets while working for two years, and the garage began prioritizing Bullet bikes.

The number of bullet riders in Kathmandu was also steadily expanding.

Separate clubs of bullet riders began to develop as well. Other clubs, such as Nasa Bullet Club and Kathmandu Legends, were founded.

Mithilesh had a chance from the Nasa Bullet Club to serve as a head mechanic in the bullet workshop located in the club’s corner while working in his own garage in Ratopul due to their relationship with those who come to create bullets.

He accepted the offer and currently works as the chief mechanic of Bullet in Tinkune. On the other hand, he is running it in Ratopul’s garage with the assistance of a worker.

Almost all of Kathmandu’s bullet riders come to the Tinkune workshop to assemble their bikes.

Mithilesh’s quality per bullet makes Mithilesh the choice of everyone. As Mithilesh’s work gradually became popular with everyone, Mithilesh came to be known as Bullet King.

Various Bullet Clubs organize rides every year to promote domestic tourism. Methylation is the head mechanic in all the rides. Ramesh Karki, the owner of Nepal Bullet House, says, ‘No matter how many rides we go, if Mithilesh doesn’t go on our ride, the ride is incomplete and incomplete.’

The Bullet is the most popular classic-style bike. The Bullet is the most successful motorbike produced by the Indian manufacturer Royal Enfield.

-Manish Aryal/Nepal Photo Library