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  • #466
    Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
    Fuel pumps looked good and bike did not behave badly so the fuel quality should be good. I have no other way of identifying bad fuel quality.
    Thank you. I will do more research on which all pumps to choose (If I get to choose that is )

    I hit several patches of black ice/slush on the way but I travelled in first half of June because I wanted lesser tourist traffic and wanted to enjoy riding in snow.

    Also to look out is sand blowing out on road en-route to Pangong and Hunder.
    I too will be travelling first week of June for the same reason. Will be installing the Puig sliders to protect the fairing incase of mild falls - and I have no intention of ripping her on bad roads. Would rather crawl and enjoy the view.

    Thanking you again for the effort you took to write the travelogue.

    Mithun
    Hakuna Matata

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    • #467
      Originally posted by Mithungo View Post
      Thank you. I will do more research on which all pumps to choose (If I get to choose that is )
      You get choice of pumps only in Leh town. Not much choice anywhere else.


      Originally posted by Mithungo View Post
      I too will be travelling first week of June for the same reason. Will be installing the Puig sliders to protect the fairing incase of mild falls - and I have no intention of ripping her on bad roads. Would rather crawl and enjoy the view.
      It is not a question of ripping your bike. It is a question of being comfortable at low speeds riding on broken roads. Which you will not be on a ninja or R15.
      Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

      Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

      If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

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      • #468
        Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
        It is not a question of ripping your bike. It is a question of being comfortable at low speeds riding on broken roads. Which you will not be on a ninja or R15.
        Certainly agree. But my point was on falling due to black ice\slush on higher speeds and not comfort.

        Mithun
        Hakuna Matata

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        • #469
          Originally posted by Mithungo View Post
          Certainly agree. But my point was on falling due to black ice\slush on higher speeds and not comfort.

          Mithun
          If you fall due to black ice, it would be a slow speed (10-20 kmph) fall and not high speed crash.
          Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

          Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

          If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

          Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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          • #470
            Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
            If you fall due to black ice, it would be a slow speed (10-20 kmph) fall and not high speed crash.

            Black ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ..this was my idea of what black ice was. Lower the speeds, safer you are when you hit it.
            I don't understand why crashes on black ice will be only at slow speeds..i guess some one can happen on a patch at high speeds as well - and slide off in a more spectacular fashion
            But well.. you are the guy who has done the Leh trip and knows the conditions. So shall take your word for it.

            Mithun
            Hakuna Matata

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            • #471
              Originally posted by Mithungo View Post
              Black ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ..this was my idea of what black ice was. Lower the speeds, safer you are when you hit it.
              Not everyone who goes to Ladakh encounter black ice.

              Black ice is not same as snow/frozen water.

              In comparison, its very easy to ride on snow, as compared to black ice.

              Unless you are careful about the possibility of encountering black ice, a crash could be at a good speed as well.
              Normally you will find black ice on tarmac and got to be careful when travelling through shadows. As you would be riding on tarmac, your speed will be higher.

              Ways to avoid hitting black ice is, don't start too early in the morning, if you think you might encounter black ice.
              The way to check for the possibility of black ice is, ask the locals, the hotel guy where you have stayed for the night.
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              • #472
                Originally posted by nav75 View Post
                Not everyone who goes to Ladakh encounter black ice.

                Black ice is not same as snow/frozen water.

                In comparison, its very easy to ride on snow, as compared to black ice.

                Unless you are careful about the possibility of encountering black ice, a crash could be at a good speed as well.
                Normally you will find black ice on tarmac and got to be careful when travelling through shadows. As you would be riding on tarmac, your speed will be higher.

                Ways to avoid hitting black ice is, don't start too early in the morning, if you think you might encounter black ice.
                The way to check for the possibility of black ice is, ask the locals, the hotel guy where you have stayed for the night.
                Thank you nav75. Nice pointers there.

                Regards,
                Mithun
                Hakuna Matata

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                • #473
                  Several guys have been enquiring about the shop details from where I purchased my clothes.

                  The shop is located in Juna Bazar, Pune (Near Old RTO). It does not have any name board. The shopkeeper's no. is 9175303987. All the sizes are not readily available so call him before going to the shop.
                  Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                  Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                  If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                  Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                  • #474
                    before this thread i thought stock market is more exciting but it took me one full week to complete reading as i read posts by other members n ur replies also. gud writeup sir i was eagerly waiting for xbhp site to resume to complete reading majja aa gaya yaar
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                    • #475
                      I have really enjoyed reading the whole travelogue. The way you explain things are really nice. Hats off to you and your team members.

                      Mathews

                      Smile at everyone you meet and make someone happy.

                      Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "



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                      • #476
                        Originally posted by silvertooth View Post
                        before this thread i thought stock market is more exciting but it took me one full week to complete reading as i read posts by other members n ur replies also. gud writeup sir i was eagerly waiting for xbhp site to resume to complete reading majja aa gaya yaar
                        Thanks for the compliments. But I bet stock market is more rewarding in monetary sense.

                        Originally posted by accuengineer View Post
                        I have really enjoyed reading the whole travelogue. The way you explain things are really nice. Hats off to you and your team members.

                        Mathews
                        Thanks.

                        Sorry for this delayed response.
                        Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                        Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                        If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                        Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                        • #477
                          You good you, this was one hell of an adventure novel.
                          I hang out with people who say motorcycle trip, are you crazy? lets go in a car... still i go back to them trying to be optimistic, but no they will not and as usual i hear the same "are you crazy, grow up phani" i wanted to slap them always. I just slapped everyone sending your link, hope they change after reading


                          there were many but one line i'd pick
                          "but wife was quite supportive and no objections from this quarter. I know she will extract her pound of flesh later

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                          • #478
                            Thanks for your kind words phani.

                            Like it says in my signature, if you have nothing better to do, read my Rajasthan travelogue. Link in my signature line.
                            Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                            Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                            If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                            Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                            • #479
                              This thread gets posts huh ... A real spicy thread!!

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                              • #480
                                Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
                                This thread gets posts huh ... A real spicy thread!!
                                Sirji, you are the star of this thread. No wonder that this thread gets noticed even after 3 years.
                                Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                                Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                                If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                                Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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