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  • #76
    Originally posted by shadez View Post
    i came up with that figure while planning. but guess what, it shot up to 35k. why? for new tyres + some gears + tankbag,etc.
    and if its a one side air travel then make it 40k!
    Right - I totally forgot abt all that... I already had gear, took along a backpack only, rode stock tyres and travelled to/from delhi by train.
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    • #77
      Originally posted by shadez View Post
      i came up with that figure while planning. but guess what, it shot up to 35k. why? for new tyres + some gears + tankbag,etc.
      and if its a one side air travel then make it 40k!
      Thanks for the info..i want to make this trip as a necessity and not luxury..so air travel almost ruled out unless i can get a company to sponsor me..lol lol
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      • #78
        LOL, I had a cost of <9k delhi-leh-delhi.

        and riding jacket etc is all completely unnecessary nonsense. tyres/bags is what one needs to spend on.
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        • #79
          Originally posted by hitanshu View Post
          LOL, I had a cost of <9k delhi-leh-delhi.

          and riding jacket etc is all completely unnecessary nonsense. tyres/bags is what one needs to spend on.

          I am sorry but I would differ on that.
          Riding Jacket definitely is a boon if you can spend on it. Lets not forget that the climate and terrain at times can be utmost unfriendly. so a riding jacket that can prevent you from uncalled for rains and the chill of the snow along with providing protection in case of falls is a worthwhile investment, though I still would say....Buy a jacket if you can afford one, in case if it is going beyond your budget, get yourself a leather jacket...it may not be as good protection as a proper riding jacket is, but it still is better than wearing justa plain cotton t-shirt.
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          • #80
            For Hyderabad guys, Don't forget Leh is also in my plans.Now have to do some pretrips for preparation. So where are the Ghat roads near to Hyderabad.
            @V_310 and Hydbiker I think R15 is a risk for that terrain, I mean low Ground clearance and availability of mechanic who can work on it.
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            • #81
              Originally posted by mike autherton View Post
              For Hyderabad guys, Don't forget Leh is also in my plans.Now have to do some pretrips for preparation. So where are the Ghat roads near to Hyderabad.
              @V_310 and Hydbiker I think R15 is a risk for that terrain, I mean low Ground clearance and availability of mechanic who can work on it.
              Yes even space on my bike and helmet is available for sponsors, But only Decals no paint work.
              R15 has one of the best ground clearances and has a shorter wheel base... no issues in that department. Even a full tank of fuel gives you a worst case range of 350 KMs. The problem is with the rear tyre that finds no grip on rocks / gravel / slush and the low handlebars coupled with a stiff clutch that stresses you out over the number of days... and if you have to push the bike for what ever reason... you are in for a big time struggle.

              don't expect any engine related problems but almost every thing else can be fixed with cycle tools. Of course, carry brake & clutch levers & clutch cable as spare.

              We don't have a good ghat section near Hyderabad. But then, you are not going to speed on the Leh trip... you have to be cautious.
              Last edited by HydBiker; 04-28-2009, 10:14 AM.

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              • #82
                Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                R15 has one of the best ground clearances and has a shorter wheel base... no issues in that department. Even a full tank of fuel gives you a worst case range of 350 KMs. The problem is with the rear tyre that finds no grip on rocks / gravel / slush and the low handlebars coupled with a stiff clutch that stresses you out over the number of days... and if you have to push the bike for what ever reason... you are in for a big time struggle.

                don't expect any engine related problems but almost every thing else can be fixed with cycle tools. Of course, carry brake & clutch levers & clutch cable as spare.

                We don't have a good ghat section near Hyderabad. But then, you are not going to speed on the Leh trip... you have to be cautious.
                If the bike gives 350kms on full tank here, then we will hardly get 225kms after Rohtang. so have some space for a 5L fuel can atleast.

                Also carry the clutch friction plates, if they come cheap.
                Last edited by prabhubravo; 04-28-2009, 12:13 PM.
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                • #83
                  Originally posted by prabhubravo View Post
                  If the bike gives 350kms on full tank here, then we will hardly get 225kms after Rohtang. so have some space for a 5L fuel can atleast.

                  Also carry the clutch friction plates, if they come cheap.
                  An R15 on a full tank should give over 450 KMs of range easily. Even on full throttle ripping throughout, the tank had about half a liter of fuel after 420-430 KMs. Yes, even in continuous climbing up the ghats.

                  So, I believe the 350 KMs range estimate would not go down by a big margin as that'd mean a mileage of below 30 KMPL. Counting on the FI system for this. Even the High Volumetric Efficiency sports type air filter with its huge compartment (I think 3 liters) do help here.

                  Well, we still have to carry spare fuel. Cannot take chances up there! But a 5 liter can is gonna take a lot of space
                  Last edited by HydBiker; 04-28-2009, 12:33 PM.

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                  • #84
                    Guys nobody talked abut the farings.so reposting below..Does the water freeze up in gaps thus resulting in cracked farings.Hence asking about the ideal season to get Lehied...

                    [One of my close friend alongwith his 7 buddies had completed leh in Aug 2008 on 7 bullets and a karizma.After the trip the karizma was enirely screwed up with broken farings et all & a total reparing estimate of 30,000.so would like your comment on this guys.

                    Is it recommended to remove R15 faring or is june/july time safe enough to complete with the complete bike.]
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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                      R15 has one of the best ground clearances and has a shorter wheel base... no issues in that department.
                      +1

                      And how about putting the MRF Zappers like the ones on the GIR R15? Would be decent enough grip.

                      Not sure how many pieces the fairing of the R15 is made up of, but you coud consider removing the sides+bottom and make it a semi faired, so lesser costs incase of any damage/fall!
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                      • #86
                        Sirji, no bike gives above 30 there..
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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by prabhubravo View Post
                          Sirji, no bike gives above 30 there..
                          A certain P220 I know gave 55 kmpl in Ladakh!
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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                            A certain P220 I know gave 55 kmpl in Ladakh!
                            by riding or pushing
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                            • #89
                              Originally posted by prabhubravo View Post
                              by riding or pushing
                              Well if he could push at speeds of 90 kmph then maybe he pushed it!
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                              • #90
                                90kmph in ladakh? oh well if you are speaking the stretch between Rumtse and Leh ya we can hit 90kmph but not more than a few secs.

                                Do one thing, go to ladakh, ride your p220 and then tell me your kmpl.
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