Motorcycle touring: Manual to Ride in Himalayas

santoshdts · May 27th, 2008, 02:38

Iam Planning to visit to Leh Via Srinagar..

I was searching weather I may get any Motorbike for Hire in srinagar to Leh..( As Iam Starting from Far South) If Yes??

Can I have any references and guideline to hire a Bike including thecharges..??

ThanX in Advance

Santosh

kullu gang · Jun 28th, 2008, 17:58

Best post ive read at IM well done for giving up your time and knowledge Im hoping to get a bullet at the end of the year as the missus says I have to sell the scopio first but Im thinking off taking that this year to Lea to cheak out the route and roads and do it on my bike next year thanks again for the invaluble information

The crone · Sep 9th, 2008, 19:48

Oh dear my husband has just seen this thread and it has given him ideas

capt_mahajan · Sep 9th, 2008, 19:52

Better keep him away from THIS one, then

The crone · Sep 9th, 2008, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Better keep him away from THIS one, then

don't worry he has me to keep him on the straight and narrow,

but a very amusing thread. Most bikers are used to not having a handy sink

sandansh5 · Jan 7th, 2009, 17:01

Hi Dude,
Im new member in this community, and i saw ur threads and Yogesh Sarkars... And i must say about ur advise's that they are very useful by all means to a biker... You've give all type of intlly reqrd tips or i shld say knwld... Its really great n good... So plz always through the lights of ur knlwd on every biker with so much gr8 expression...

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avinashzalake · Jan 7th, 2009, 22:23

very nice & infromative post

shive · Mar 26th, 2009, 13:36

hi guys could some one give me an idea what a reasonable amount of time i would need to do the delhi-manali-leh-srinigarh-jammu-daramsalla- delhi traject?
driving would be the main goal, but no longer than 8 hours a day...
cheers for that
Boom! shive

Penultimate Buddha · Apr 5th, 2009, 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie at Heart

instead if you carry those pressure canisters with liquid that turn foam in contact with air and seal the leak. One application is good for one puncture, cost about 350 Rs

any idea where i can get this stuff? have been looking for it for ages.

welrifai · Apr 27th, 2009, 03:58

What do you guys think of a 2 week biking tour in the Himalayan region in late-May/early-June? Will the weather be reasonable?

jitubisht · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:41

Hey Hippie!

Let me congratulate you first of all for putting up an amazing well detailed post. I have read each word of your post, and believe me I am not the kind of person who does that.

It was a great effor on your part and I gladly rate it as one of the best on motorcycle riding. It covers just about everything one needs for a ride.

Thank you again and keep posting!

Cheers!!

Roxxi Jaan · Jun 3rd, 2009, 04:44

[quote=Hippie at Heart;85077]Number of times I have seen motor bike riders stranded up there in Himalayas for want to many ideas about how they should go around doing things the right way there. That may result in a rather frustrating experience. So I am trying to put few thoughts forward or what little I have gained from experience. It may serve some good.

Hippie at Heart,
I'm planning a motorcycle trip next year to the same area and your post is a treasure trove of information. (Yes, I read the whole thing) I will print it out to use as my personal travel bible. Many thanks for the many hours of research you have saved me!!! Much obliged

alfonso · Jul 20th, 2009, 12:29

Hi all!
I'm probably off to Spiti in a week's time or so (if I get my visa), and will be staying there for 2-3 years (with mid-winters coming down to Delhi).
At home (Sri Lanka) I've been riding a Bajaj Avenger and am considering buying a similar one for India.
Is this a reasonable choice for the HP roads?
I do notice that the standard tires have a pretty rounded road profile, excellent for good roads, but not so 'gripping' on bad roads. Are there any more 'off-road' types of tires to be advised that fit on this bike?
Appreciate your feedback

May 27th, 2008, 02:38	#61
santoshdts Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hubli Posts: 26	Hii.. Iam Planning to visit to Leh Via Srinagar.. I was searching weather I may get any Motorbike for Hire in srinagar to Leh..( As Iam Starting from Far South) If Yes?? Can I have any references and guideline to hire a Bike including thecharges..?? ThanX in Advance Santosh

Sep 9th, 2008, 19:48	#63
The crone Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 53	Oh dear my husband has just seen this thread and it has given him ideas __________________ a balanced diet is a glass of wine in both hands

Jan 7th, 2009, 17:01	#66
sandansh5 Well Done Is Better Than Well Said. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1	Hi Dude, Im new member in this community, and i saw ur threads and Yogesh Sarkars... And i must say about ur advise's that they are very useful by all means to a biker... You've give all type of intlly reqrd tips or i shld say knwld... Its really great n good... So plz always through the lights of ur knlwd on every biker with so much gr8 expression... Moderator Note: We do not accept SMS or text-language Abbreviations in posts. Our members and readers come from many different countries, with many different mother tongues and age groups. Please take the trouble to spell out your posts in English so that all may easily understand. __________________ Sandeep K. Rathore ######* Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve... Last edited by brownboy66 : Jan 8th, 2009 at 14:02.

Mar 26th, 2009, 13:36	#68
shive Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 5	time? hi guys could some one give me an idea what a reasonable amount of time i would need to do the delhi-manali-leh-srinigarh-jammu-daramsalla- delhi traject? driving would be the main goal, but no longer than 8 hours a day... cheers for that Boom! shive

Apr 27th, 2009, 03:58	#70
welrifai The Guy, Behind the Guy, Behind the Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai, India and London, UK Posts: 7	Riding in May/June? What do you guys think of a 2 week biking tour in the Himalayan region in late-May/early-June? Will the weather be reasonable?

Jun 28th, 2008, 17:58	#62
kullu gang Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: kullu himachal pradesh Posts: 99	Best post ive read at IM well done for giving up your time and knowledge Im hoping to get a bullet at the end of the year as the missus says I have to sell the scopio first but Im thinking off taking that this year to Lea to cheak out the route and roads and do it on my bike next year thanks again for the invaluble information

Sep 9th, 2008, 19:52	#64
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	Better keep him away from THIS one, then

Jan 7th, 2009, 22:23	#67
avinashzalake Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KOLHAPUR Posts: 270	very nice & infromative post

Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:41	#71
jitubisht Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6	Thank You! Hey Hippie! Let me congratulate you first of all for putting up an amazing well detailed post. I have read each word of your post, and believe me I am not the kind of person who does that. It was a great effor on your part and I gladly rate it as one of the best on motorcycle riding. It covers just about everything one needs for a ride. Thank you again and keep posting! Cheers!!

Jun 3rd, 2009, 04:44	#72
Roxxi Jaan India Mike addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Fe / Taos, New Mexico, USA Posts: 61	Treasuretrove of information! [quote=Hippie at Heart;85077]Number of times I have seen motor bike riders stranded up there in Himalayas for want to many ideas about how they should go around doing things the right way there. That may result in a rather frustrating experience. So I am trying to put few thoughts forward or what little I have gained from experience. It may serve some good. Hippie at Heart, I'm planning a motorcycle trip next year to the same area and your post is a treasure trove of information. (Yes, I read the whole thing) I will print it out to use as my personal travel bible. Many thanks for the many hours of research you have saved me!!! Much obliged __________________ aho mitakuye oyasin...all my relations

Jul 20th, 2009, 12:29	#73
alfonso Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 39	Choice of bike Hi all! I'm probably off to Spiti in a week's time or so (if I get my visa), and will be staying there for 2-3 years (with mid-winters coming down to Delhi). At home (Sri Lanka) I've been riding a Bajaj Avenger and am considering buying a similar one for India. Is this a reasonable choice for the HP roads? I do notice that the standard tires have a pretty rounded road profile, excellent for good roads, but not so 'gripping' on bad roads. Are there any more 'off-road' types of tires to be advised that fit on this bike? Appreciate your feedback

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