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  • #541
    Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
    Vishwas: Get the tubes as well..... God forbid if we have RIM bends then we are jacked.
    Did you also get to check the Yamaha Green Slime thing?
    Did not fit the tyre at yamaha showroom so did not check the green slime thing. Will be changing clutch plates tomorrow. Should I check it?

    Normally I have found green slime thing during monsoon in stagnant water. What has yamaha done with it?
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    • #542
      Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post
      @Vishwas - Which tyre is that? Profile?
      Tyre - 120-80-R17 -Eurogrip something. but it is from TVS (though not mentioned anywhere on the tyre)

      Cost was Rs.1625/-
      Last edited by trustvishwas; 05-12-2010, 05:19 PM.
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      • #543
        Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
        Tyre - 120-80-R17 -Euroxxxx something. but it is from TVS (though not mentioned anywhere on the tyre)

        Cost was Rs.1625/-
        Eurogrip tyres are known to suck in the wet. Test it out before the ride.
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        • #544
          Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
          Tyre - 120-80-R17 -Euroxxxx something. but it is from TVS (though not mentioned anywhere on the tyre)

          Cost was Rs.1625/-
          Yes it looked like the one of the Eurogrips which comes fitted with P220 nowadays. Not very sure how it actually performs but whatever little I've heard they are not as good as the MRF counterparts.

          You have have gone for Michelin Sirac 130/70.
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          • #545
            Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
            Did not fit the tyre at yamaha showroom so did not check the green slime thing. Will be changing clutch plates tomorrow. Should I check it?

            Normally I have found green slime thing during monsoon in stagnant water. What has yamaha done with it?
            lol! Not that! This is some puncture resistant thing they are selling.
            Do get the tubes! Dont forget!

            Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
            Tyre - 120-80-R17 -Euroxxxx something. but it is from TVS (though not mentioned anywhere on the tyre)

            Cost was Rs.1625/-
            I guess its the new variant of TVS Jumbo! Known to be brilliant when it comes to slip in rains :P

            TVS tyres are good in All dry or All Wet conditions, anything 50-50 and you are jacked! From the little I know about your riding style, I dont see it to be a problem though!
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            • #546
              IMO the tyres which have been successfully tested at ladakh are ceat vertigo & michellin siracs.
              pirellis are enroute to leh & we will know the report soon
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              • #547
                Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                Edit: Get to W.Exp Highway, and keep going straight!
                From hotel Fountain (motor knows this well) just go straight!
                Perfect!! Motor must be knowing this i guess..

                Originally posted by aman_pulsating View Post
                C'mon yaar, its not a big deal.. follow the signboards for Surat/Ahmedabad.. or Motor would know the way.
                Lets see..how things are ..

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                • #548
                  Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                  Eurogrip tyres are known to suck in the wet. Test it out before the ride.
                  Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post
                  Yes it looked like the one of the Eurogrips which comes fitted with P220 nowadays. Not very sure how it actually performs but whatever little I've heard they are not as good as the MRF counterparts.

                  You have have gone for Michelin Sirac 130/70.
                  Yes I know that TVS tyres as a rule suck. However, even after spending last 10 days, speaking with area manager of Michelin, sending him e mails, no other alternatives from any of the companies was available at Darshan tyres, Atul Tyres, N Mehta tyres etc. These are the biggest retailers in Pune.

                  The stock tyre is very very bad for rough roads. In fact, during our amby ride also, it developed a puncture. So took a call and got this tyre. Let's see what happens.

                  As it is, we will be having ample rope with our group so group members can take turns to pull the bike.
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                  • #549
                    Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                    Yes I know that TVS tyres as a rule suck. However, even after spending last 10 days, speaking with area manager of Michelin, sending him e mails, no other alternatives from any of the companies was available at Darshan tyres, Atul Tyres, N Mehta tyres etc. These are the biggest retailers in Pune.

                    The stock tyre is very very bad for rough roads. In fact, during our amby ride also, it developed a puncture. So took a call and got this tyre. Let's see what happens.

                    As it is, we will be having ample rope with our group so group members can take turns to pull the bike.
                    Don't worry too much about it. People have done Leh in crappier tyres.

                    Just carry a spare tube and you should be good to go.
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                    • #550
                      Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post
                      ++ 100 I know planning is required.. But now bus karo & start riding..Wait for the BIG day to arrive..!! It would be quiet easy & smooth when u actually start riding. (kill razor for this comment )


                      Originally posted by cosgeo99 View Post
                      @Satyen: I had a word wid the dealer. If I book today he will give the dilivery tomm & see to it tht I get the NO on monday. RC book will take time .

                      Do u think I should wait? I can wait.
                      and now cos also joins! now i hate my new project at office

                      Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                      Mumbai - Ahmedabad is ONE straight road!

                      Edit: Get to W.Exp Highway, and keep going straight!
                      From hotel Fountain (motor knows this well) just go straight!
                      Motor loves straight roads
                      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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                      • #551
                        Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                        Motor loves straight roads
                        correction -- motor loves cornering on straight roads

                        btw :guys who have done leh.wht happens to the gloves (leather gauntlet type) ,jacket (is leather feasible ) as it is bound to get wet & not get dry quickly.
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                        • #552
                          Originally posted by darkknight View Post
                          correction -- motor loves cornering on straight roads

                          btw :guys who have done leh.wht happens to the gloves (leather gauntlet type) ,jacket (is leather feasible ) as it is bound to get wet & not get dry quickly.
                          ^^ You need to have backups for em
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                          • #553
                            Feels like am also doing preparations along with u guys..!! Even am hating my issues..
                            Anyways, u go, we go.. all the same..!!

                            The tyres should not be a problem I guess. Looks like it can withstand the terrain.

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                            • #554
                              Originally posted by darkknight View Post
                              btw :guys who have done leh.wht happens to the gloves (leather gauntlet type) ,jacket (is leather feasible ) as it is bound to get wet & not get dry quickly.
                              does this question indicates.. You too going.?


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                              • #555
                                Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post
                                does this question indicates.. You too going.?
                                duh--i have been meaning to go since 3 years now.remember last time with you too my leaves were cancelled at last moment.

                                this year I had confirmed to be the 1st one but unfortunately my dates aren't matching with these guys.

                                I ll probably be heading after 15th june.
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