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Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2016)

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  • #31
    Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

    Thanks for the detailed travelogue , as a prospective buyer of himalayan wanted to know how did you handle the gasping for air issue, thanks

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    • #32
      Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

      Beautiful travelouge doing justice to the title. Does the RE Himalayan has a persistent oil leakage problems till date ?

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      • #33
        Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

        Originally posted by masterminds View Post
        Thanks for the detailed travelogue , as a prospective buyer of himalayan wanted to know how did you handle the gasping for air issue, thanks
        When we reached Leh a bigger jet was installed, post which the Himalayan didn't have any issues.

        Regards
        Ronald
        Automobiles saga till date......
        KTM Duke 390 - current bike
        Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi V1 (Red)
        Bajaj Pulsar 180 Classic (Red)
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        • #34
          Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

          [MENTION=84270]Arya08[/MENTION] - sorry for the late response. For some reason, i cant seem to respond, while quoting your message (throws up formatting issues).

          Anyways to answer your query, after the initial oil leak was rectified there has been no further oil leak, though it took RE 2 tries to rectify the same.

          Regards
          Ronald
          Automobiles saga till date......
          KTM Duke 390 - current bike
          Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi V1 (Red)
          Bajaj Pulsar 180 Classic (Red)
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          • #35
            Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

            No issues sir, Thank you for your kind response.

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            • #36
              Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

              Super trip and beautiful log boss. I own a himalayn myself and thinking of getting lehd someday. These kind of stories are always inspiring for us.

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              • #37
                Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                Is bullet 500 worth the buy?? I have dominar as mu other option

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                • #38
                  Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                  Originally posted by vimal1001 View Post
                  Is bullet 500 worth the buy?? I have dominar as mu other option
                  Both are different bikes.bull 500 is a retro cruiser. Dominar is a tourer. If classic looks and thumps is ur requirement then go for bull 500. If performance and modern tech is ur likes then go for Dominar

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                  • #39
                    Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                    Lovely Tlog, beutiful write up with wonderful pictures.

                    Wanted to ask which is the tyre which you are using in the Duke?
                    my duke has done 8k kms but in another 5-7k kms would be changing to something dual purpose or off road tyres, your input would be helpful in that regard.
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                    • #40
                      Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                      Originally posted by tusharxtreme View Post
                      Lovely Tlog, beutiful write up with wonderful pictures.

                      Wanted to ask which is the tyre which you are using in the Duke?
                      my duke has done 8k kms but in another 5-7k kms would be changing to something dual purpose or off road tyres, your input would be helpful in that regard.
                      Thanks.

                      I am using my Metzeler's currently. Unfortunately, there are no similar sized off-road tyre options for the Duke 390. You might find more options in Delhi, but try not to deviate too much from the stock tyre sizes as it will impact the handling & braking (ABS). If you want a slight harder tire option, check out the MRF tyre's which are provided with the Bajaj Dominar.
                      Regards
                      Ronald
                      Automobiles saga till date......
                      KTM Duke 390 - current bike
                      Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi V1 (Red)
                      Bajaj Pulsar 180 Classic (Red)
                      sigpic

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                      • #41
                        Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                        Originally posted by tusharxtreme View Post
                        Lovely Tlog, beutiful write up with wonderful pictures. Wanted to ask which is the tyre which you are using in the Duke? my duke has done 8k kms but in another 5-7k kms would be changing to something dual purpose or off road tyres, your input would be helpful in that regard.
                        Originally posted by scarecrow View Post
                        Thanks. I am using my Metzeler's currently. Unfortunately, there are no similar sized off-road tyre options for the Duke 390. You might find more options in Delhi, but try not to deviate too much from the stock tyre sizes as it will impact the handling & braking (ABS). If you want a slight harder tire option, check out the MRF tyre's which are provided with the Bajaj Dominar. Regards Ronald
                        Michelin has an option for the front in street sirac I think but it will be an upsize and you will have to modify the front mudguard. Ceat I think has an option in the same size for the Duke

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                        • #42
                          Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                          Originally posted by supratik View Post
                          Michelin has an option for the front in street sirac I think but it will be an upsize and you will have to modify the front mudguard. Ceat I think has an option in the same size for the Duke
                          Yes, Michelin sirac is an option, but its a tyre which is generally used as a rear tyre and you will need to include spacers to fit the same.

                          Regarding the rear tyre, the Ceat tyre is not easily available - I had checked all shops in Pune, few had old stock i.e. 2-3 years old. Based on my search, experience - MRF's are a good bet as they will help when you are riding on good roads. Mentioning this as bad roads will constitute around 10-15% of your trip, but for the other 80% you will find the knobby tires a compromise as you will not be able to do the same speeds, which you would have done on the Metzelers.

                          So choose accordingly.

                          Regards
                          Ronald
                          Automobiles saga till date......
                          KTM Duke 390 - current bike
                          Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi V1 (Red)
                          Bajaj Pulsar 180 Classic (Red)
                          sigpic

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                          • #43
                            Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                            Wonderful travelog with amazing clicks. Loved reading through. All it did is that it confused me between Sikkim and Ladakh. :P

                            Again time to re-think.
                            Exploring South India
                            Ride to Dandeli
                            Kuntala waterfalls at its best
                            Father & Son ride to Nasik
                            Exploring South India -2
                            Hyderabad-Goa-Maharashtra

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                            • #44
                              Re: Why We Ride..No definite answers (RE Himalayan, Std 500 and Duke 390, Pune - Ladakh Ride, Sept 2

                              Originally posted by bobisbacktorock View Post
                              Wonderful travelog with amazing clicks. Loved reading through. All it did is that it confused me between Sikkim and Ladakh. :P

                              Again time to re-think.
                              Thanks.

                              Sikkim & Ladakh are both good destinations, so definitely do both of them. My next trip will be towards the North East side as well


                              Regards
                              Ronald
                              Automobiles saga till date......
                              KTM Duke 390 - current bike
                              Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi V1 (Red)
                              Bajaj Pulsar 180 Classic (Red)
                              sigpic

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