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  • #1

    Leh 2009 : all plans here

    Hi tourers,
    Just noticed that no Leh topic is running for this year.
    The roads are all set to open. Rohtang will be opened in around 10 days, while the whole Manali to Leh section will be thrown open to traffic by 1st or 2nd week of May.

    I am sure some of you might be planning out your ride. Discuss the same here. I am looking at 2nd or 3rd week of June. I will be starting off from Pune or Mumbai. I wont be including Spiti but will for sure include Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley. Bike : Most probably my RTR
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  • #2
    Topic Approved.

    Please use this thread for discussions/ queries pertaining to Leh/ Ladakh ride, for the year 2009.
    :)

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    • #3
      Thanks Aryan da.
      Hope to ride up with some buddies

      Tentative dates : 3rd week of June
      From : Mumbai or Pune
      Route (from Delhi) : Delhi - Manali - Leh - K Top - Nubra - Leh - Pangong Tso - Manali - Delhi
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      • #4
        well, I
        intend to do Leh again this time, but as of now.....no fixed date...hopefully in a week's time I may have some info..... ARYAN, B2L, Prakahar...are you ears?
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        • #5
          @DCS: Put up the dates as soon as you possibly can, so that newbies (to Leh) like me can chuck up a solid plan to do Leh this year.
          :)

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          • #6
            Hey mods, seniors all i want to know what would be the basic preparations needed for Leh ride... By saying preparations I mean -

            1. bike preparations.
            2. personal preparations.
            3. financial preparations.

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            • #7
              hi, even am planning for a trip in june.. still its tentative.. by some surfing on net, have managed to collect some info on things to carry.. this are from some sites which I dont remember now.. Certainly will be very helpful to take a note of..

              Hi,
              Got it from somewhere online about the list of things to be carried. Various lists i have put up here. Keep checking below also.

              List 1:
              Suggested Things to Carry on a Tour

              BIKE CHECKLIST

              Extra Tool Kit
              Bungee Cords 3 (To Tie Luggage to the Bike)
              Fuel Can 1
              Cello / Electrician Tape
              Spare Oil for Bike
              IFTEX for fuel (Available at BP Petrol Pumps. Add to fuel 2ml per liter-Good Pickup & Mileage)
              Tank Bag
              Cable Lock for Luggage + Wheel
              Helmet
              Duplicate Bike Keys (Keep Separately)
              Bike Papers (Registration, PUC & Insurance) [Xerox + Original - Keep Separately]
              Valid Driving Licence
              Spares (Condensor Point, Spark Plug, Clutch/Accelarator Cable, Headlight Bulbs etc)



              PERSONAL CHECKLIST


              Flashlight
              Waist Pouch (Handy for change, small and misc items)
              Camera + Rolls
              Swiss Knife
              Books to Read
              Gloves / Monkey Cap
              Credit Cards
              Rechargeable Batteries & Charger
              WalkMan / Cassettes
              Shaving Kit
              Towel, Napkin
              Slippers, Sandals
              Calculator
              Pen, Notepad
              Sweaters / Jackets
              Tshirts
              Swimming Trunks
              Casual Shirts
              Jeans
              Trousers
              Socks
              Toothpaste, Toothbrush
              Hair Brush
              Medicines / Face Wash
              Shampoo
              First Aid Kit
              Soaps
              Soap Strips (keep in wallet)
              Deodrants
              Cigarettes + Lighter
              Cap
              Sunglasses + Night Riding Glasses (White/Plain)
              Hotel Numbers
              Maps + Lonely Planet
              Water Bottles (Keep Close not in Luggage)+ Snacks
              Track Pants
              Travel Journal + Pens
              Toilet Paper Roll
              Paper Napkins
              Plastic Bags (Believe me, you'll need them)
              Binoculars
              Thermo Long Johns
              Sleeping Bag
              Tent & Camping Gear
              Your Visiting Cards


              FIRST AID LIST

              Antiseptic Cream - Neosporin/Soframycin
              Gauze - Sterile Pads
              Dettol
              Band Aids
              Cotton Wool
              Crocin (Fever, colds etc)
              Brufen (Anti Inflammatory)
              Moov (Sprains etc)
              Biquinol (Upset Stomach)
              Perinorm (Anti Vommiting)
              Autan or Odomos (Mosquito Repellent)
              Eno (Acidity)
              Small Scissors
              Safety Pins
              Tweezers
              Avomine (Travel Sickness)
              Caladryl (Mosquito bites or Skin Rashes)
              Thermometer
              Benadryl (Cough Syrup)
              Purofil Drops (Water Purification-Available at any Chemist- Rs.20/-)

              Any other personal medication you take


              List 2:

              For riding : -

              1. Riding pant/jeans/cargo pant. (anyone of these)
              2. Riding Jacket / Wind cheater/ Waterproof jacket.
              3. Good riding shoes. (Ones with ankle support would be most comfortable)
              4. Tree pairs of Woolen and three pairs of cotton socks. (Minimum 3 pairs)
              5. Riding gloves/ Leather gloves for riding.
              6. Good helmet and Balaclava. (Full face helmet recommended)
              7. Good sun glasses. (With UV protection and covering eyes completely)
              8. Two-piece rain coat. (Needed in the plains - between Chandigarh and Manali)
              9. Lumbar support belt.
              10. All Bike Documents.

              For City Use : -
              2. Pant / jeans. (one sufficient and preferably dark colored)
              3. Sweatshirts. (2 at most)
              4. Night suit. (1 only)
              5. Inner wear. (3-5 pairs)
              6. Wollen cap.
              7. Muffler/ scarf.
              8. Woolen gloves.
              9. Thermals.
              10. Floaters or Sandals.

              Other things: -

              2. Sleeping bag/ blanket. (Optional)
              3. Torch.
              4. Water bottle. (Very important for high altitude sickness)
              5. First aid kit/ Medical kit + any specific medicines that you may need.
              6. Sun screen lotion ( SPF 30+) .
              7. Body lotion + Lip guard/ chapstick.
              8. Paper soap.
              9. Toilet kit . (Tooth paste, Tooth brush, Shaving cream/ foam, Razor, Shaving brush, Comb, Hair Oil/ Gel)
              10. Camera and charger and memory media. (Might be a good idea to carry extra batteries/ memory cards for camera)
              11. Phone and charger.
              12. Lighter/ Matchbox.
              13. Knife.
              14. High-energy snack bars/ Chocolates.
              15. MP3 Player/ Walkman/ CD Man with charger/ batteries.
              16. Polythene covers.

              Note: Between Manali and Leh, you would not have to chance take bath because Temperature between 10 to 25 *C & and you would be staying in tents / guesthouses.
              For your bike :-

              2. Luggage carrier/ Saddle bag.
              3. All important tools for your bike.
              4. Tyre tubes. (2 in number)
              5. Spark plug. (1 in number)
              6. Clutch cable. (2 in number)
              7. Front brake cable. (For bikes with drum brake only – 1 in number)
              8. Accelerator cable. (1 in number)
              9. Head light bulb. (1 in number)
              10. Tail light bulb. (1 in number)
              11. Electric fuse. (1 in number)
              12. Chain link lock. (1 in number)
              13. Brake lever, clutch lever, Yoke.
              14. Point, Point condenser and Charging rectifier. (Only if your bike is with point)
              15. Any 2T oil or engine oil for top up in your bike.
              16. Funnel.
              17. Spare bike key. (Preferably leave it with us or a friend.)
              18. Polythene for bags covering luggage/ bike in rain and dust..
              19. Jerry can 3 to 5lts for petrol for your bikes.
              20. Bungee cords for your luggage. (At least 5 bungee cords)
              21. Net bungees for your luggage. (2-3 net bungees)
              22. Rope/ Twine.
              23. Insulation tape.
              24. Puncture kit/ + tire levers + valve pin.
              25. Brake shoes.
              26. Good rear view mirrors

              Note: Before the trip, get a complete service done (Change - Oil and all cables, Check and replace if necessary - Brake shoes, chain- sprockets set , Sparkplugs, Air filter etc.)
              Things to avoid on the bike


              2. Extra lights. (May drain battery)
              3. Extra heavy horns. (May drain battery)
              4. Non standard high rise handlebars. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
              5. Number plates fitted on the front mudguard. (Are likely to break)
              6. Extended front forks. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
              7. Modified swing arms. (May hinder maneuvering on hilly terrain)
              8. Any other non necessary add ons.

              Note : The things you might need on a trip like this is unlimited. However, the things you will end up using is limited. While packing for the trip, use the weight Vs utility ratio to decide whether or not to carry a certain item. Bottom line is "ALWAYS ride light".


              Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09
              GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month
              Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai - A Sequel : July'11 (Blog coming soon)

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              • #8
                Rachit thanx for the list, but damn man it looks too big to be carried on bike lol and what would we do with a swimming trunk in Leh..... I dont wanna freeze my *&^^%

                well jokes apart, I know many people who have done this trip before, so u know with their experience I wanted to know what all shall be prepared.. so it would be great if they can shed some light on this

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                • #9
                  yeah i knw its a too long list.. but i felt it very helpful for the reason it covered every & any minute things to take care of.. atleast i wont forget any tiny thing.!! even though its 75% helpful, its worth..!! my dates & confirm ride is not fixed yet.. but plan is in process


                  Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09
                  GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month
                  Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai - A Sequel : July'11 (Blog coming soon)

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                  • #10
                    Rachit, I think you misspelt Leh "ride" as honeymoon

                    Chill man, its just a trip. Pack enough chaddis, tees, some clutch plates, cables, engine oil, spare tubes and you're off!!
                    http://www.bikenomads.com/wiki/index.php/Leh - All you ever need to know about getting Leh'd.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by hitanshu View Post
                      Rachit, I think you misspelt Leh "ride" as honeymoon

                      Chill man, its just a trip. Pack enough chaddis, tees, some clutch plates, cables, engine oil, spare tubes and you're off!!
                      yeah man.! even m gonna pickup only few things from the list..!! just trying to showoff the research done
                      those things could be helpful for making a checklist while shifting the house atleast


                      Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09
                      GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month
                      Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai - A Sequel : July'11 (Blog coming soon)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post
                        hi, even am planning for a trip in june.. still its tentative.. by some surfing on net, have managed to collect some info on things to carry.. this are from some sites which I dont remember now.. Certainly will be very helpful to take a note of..

                        Hi,
                        Got it from somewhere online about the list of things to be carried. Various lists i have put up here. Keep checking below also.

                        List 1:
                        Suggested Things to Carry on a Tour

                        BIKE CHECKLIST

                        Extra Tool Kit
                        Bungee Cords 3 (To Tie Luggage to the Bike)
                        Fuel Can 1
                        Cello / Electrician Tape
                        Spare Oil for Bike........................
                        ................
                        ..................................
                        .....................................
                        man this is way too much of stuff to enjoy the trip.

                        i personally would not call all this. sorry this is a quicky answer i will post up a small ione soon.

                        Originally posted by hitanshu View Post
                        Rachit, I think you misspelt Leh "ride" as honeymoon

                        Chill man, its just a trip. Pack enough chaddis, tees, some clutch plates, cables, engine oil, spare tubes and you're off!!


                        sahi keh raha hai TAU. and you dont need many chaddies if you can do with a crispy one
                        Last edited by desideep; 04-24-2009, 12:28 PM.
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                        • #13
                          @hitanshu..
                          bro, u have really a helpful link in your signature about the info on the place


                          Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09
                          GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month
                          Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai - A Sequel : July'11 (Blog coming soon)

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                          • #14
                            haaah!! so there is a Leh ride this year.. I wish to join too..
                            A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

                            Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                              haaah!! so there is a Leh ride this year.. I wish to join too..

                              haha razor.. am planning big man..!! nothings confirmed, major task is to get my parents convinced.. they have started getting little affirmative about the ride though.. lets c..!


                              Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09
                              GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month
                              Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai - A Sequel : July'11 (Blog coming soon)

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