India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles http://www.indiamike.com/india Wheels, Wheels, Wheels! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:20:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles http://www.indiamike.com/india <![CDATA[Motercycling to Leh & Ladhakh area]]> http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/motercycling-to-leh-and-ladhakh-area-t95822/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:09:42 GMT I am planning a motorcycle trip to leh/ ladhakh/ Kargil are during July 2010. via manali, sarchu. I am planning with some friends starting from delhi as self financed trip. The expenditure on total trip would be approximately Rs.8000/- maximum. I wish to join mail me at sunilkr90@yahoo.com. I am planning a motorcycle trip to leh/ ladhakh/ Kargil are during July 2010. via manali, sarchu. I am planning with some friends starting from delhi as self financed trip. The expenditure on total trip would be approximately Rs.8000/- maximum. I wish to join mail me at sunilkr90@yahoo.com. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles rameshkr http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/motercycling-to-leh-and-ladhakh-area-t95822/ Indian Traffic: *Not* A Joke http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/indian-traffic-not-a-joke-t95738/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:49:53 GMT Killer roads
Mihir Srivastava

India Today

Quote:
It is, outside conflict zones, the most dangerous place on earth, a strip of lawless asphalt where an angry army of humans and a bewildering variety of vehicular traffic battle for space and the right of way.

Pedestrians and cyclists form a major chunk of casualties.
It is, quite literally, a death trap. India's killer roads account for more deaths than any other single cause, from terrorism to natural disasters. Every hour, 13 people die due to road accidents, the highest in the world. Every 10th person who dies in road accidents is an Indian.

...
Please read the full article at India Today

It is a long one, and I've only covered the first few pages tonight.

It really is true when we tell people they have more chance of dying on the roads than in a terrorist attack!

Just one more snippet that caught my eye: Indian road deaths are rising at 8% per year. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles Nick-H http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/indian-traffic-not-a-joke-t95738/ Pune To Manali On Bike http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/pune-to-manali-on-bike-t95675/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:37:33 GMT Hello everyone, I have been following India mike .com for quite some time now and hve been immensely benifited from the various experts.Now I am planning to travel solo on my new bike (honda Unicorn purchased SPECIALLY nov 2009) from pune to manali in the last week of december. 1)Is it possible to travel for 600km per day and if yes at what average speed? 2)Precaution to save guard from the chilly weather as i will b travelling in december? 3)Mechanical problems regarding bike and precautions(considering it is a brand new bike ? 4)Food and lodging want basic /safe facilities at reasonable price. Finally the route 24th dec after office pune to nasik 202 km 25th dec nasik to amadabad 550 km 26th dec ahmadabad to jaipur 625 km 27th dec jaipur to chandigarh 600 km 28th dec chandigarh to shimla 105km 29th dec shimla 30th dec shimla to manali 270 km 31th dec manali 01nd jan manali to delhi 450 km 02nd jan loading(new) bike on the train to pune and reach pune on 3rd to attend office on 4th how is it? may sound stupid due to my lack of experience, so please guide me with inputs/ correction:confused: .Been there in dec 2008 wtih family and july 2009 on the way to leh by car Never travelled by bike and that also solo to such a far of place.Veryy excited and counting days. Thanking all the experts for the wonderful logs which has made me dream and undertake this trip, and expecting advice for the current trip to manali and in the future.:cool: Hello everyone, I have been following India mike .com for quite some time now and hve been immensely benifited from the various experts.Now I am planning to travel solo on my new bike (honda Unicorn purchased SPECIALLY nov 2009) from pune to manali in the last week of december.
1)Is it possible to travel for 600km per day and if yes at what average speed?
2)Precaution to save guard from the chilly weather as i will b travelling in december?
3)Mechanical problems regarding bike and precautions(considering it is a brand new bike ?
4)Food and lodging want basic /safe facilities at reasonable price.
Finally the route
24th dec after office pune to nasik 202 km
25th dec nasik to amadabad 550 km
26th dec ahmadabad to jaipur 625 km
27th dec jaipur to chandigarh 600 km
28th dec chandigarh to shimla 105km
29th dec shimla
30th dec shimla to manali 270 km
31th dec manali
01nd jan manali to delhi 450 km
02nd jan loading(new) bike on the train to pune
and reach pune on 3rd to attend office on 4th

how is it? may sound stupid due to my lack of experience, so please guide me with inputs/ correction:confused: .Been there in dec 2008 wtih family and july 2009 on the way to leh by car Never travelled by bike and that also solo to such a far of place.Veryy excited and counting days. Thanking all the experts for the wonderful logs which has made me dream and undertake this trip, and expecting advice for the current trip to manali and in the future.:cool: ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles CRICSAT http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/pune-to-manali-on-bike-t95675/ Royal Enfield Bullet Questions? http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/royal-enfield-bullet-questions-t95553/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:45 GMT I have a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic and have a few questions for you.

1, Can you recommend any good places to buy parts?

2, How much would it cost to get a new petrol tank (just the basic black with gold stripes)?

3, Does anyone know how many miles per gallon or kilometres per litre a Bullet 500 is supposed to get? Mine is the 2004 model and apparently it should get around 70 mpg. Is that correct?

4, How much would a Bullet 500 usually weigh?

5, What is the recommended tyre pressure given that I'll be using pretty bad, bumpy roads, not clean smooth ones?

Some of these might be hard to answer. Please ask if you need any more information.

Thanks :) ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles Kesava http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/royal-enfield-bullet-questions-t95553/ Need a 350 Enfield for Manali to Leh – confused where to rent http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/need-a-350-enfield-for-manali-to-leh-confused-where-to-rent-t95537/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:09 GMT Hi all, it is a great forum here,:)
I read so much, but one thing is left open for me.
I'm planning to do Manali – Leh – Manali around mid June with a bike.
We are 4 guys, i.e. 4 enfileds 350cc.
I know there are plenty of options for renting good enfileds over Delhi, and as far as I read here it looks like a better idea to rent in Delhi rather then in Manali.
The problem is that we do not have the time and desire to ride Delhi – Manali, we are coming only for Manali to Leh trip.
We wish to go with a car and driver straight from Delhi to Manali, hang out there for 2-3 days and then go up to Leh and back, and again go back from Manali to Delhi with a normal car and driver, leaving the bikes over Manali.
What do you suggest ?
Is there a way to rent the bikes over Delhi and have them supplied over Manali and also leave them at Manali ?
Could you let me know some idea of costs, rental agencies etc…
Thank you very much. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles roadruner http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/need-a-350-enfield-for-manali-to-leh-confused-where-to-rent-t95537/ Udaipur to Jaisalmer - - - - Distance by Car?? http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/udaipur-to-jaisalmer-distance-by-car-t95486/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:48:47 GMT Hi Fellow,

Here is our itinerary. Baroda-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur.

We're renting a car from Baroda. First we'll go to Udaipur and after that we are planning to go Jaisalmer and then Jodhpur to catch a flight as Jaisalmer doesn't have airport.

Please advise how long does it take to reach Jaisalmer from Udaipur by car with Kms?

Cheers ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles coolmates_sydney http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/udaipur-to-jaisalmer-distance-by-car-t95486/ Enfield Suspension http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/enfield-suspension-t95485/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:45:26 GMT Does anyone know, if it possible to purchase Bullet rear suspension, in India, that is adjustable for rebound or compression or both as well as the standard preload---- cheers --Red Does anyone know, if it possible to purchase Bullet rear suspension, in India, that is adjustable for rebound or compression or both as well as the standard preload---- cheers --Red ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles redninja http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/enfield-suspension-t95485/ overnight bus from hempi to panjim, need a reservation? http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/overnight-bus-from-hempi-to-panjim-need-a-reservation-t95443/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:50:25 GMT Hi,
i'm planning to take the overnight bus from hempi (hospet is ok ) to panjim end of Nov,could anyone help advise the bus schedule? do I need make a reservation considering it might be peak season? do anyone know any online booking website? thanks a lot. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles weeklylotus http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/overnight-bus-from-hempi-to-panjim-need-a-reservation-t95443/ Cost for 3 weeks of transportation in Kerala and Tamil Nadu http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/cost-for-3-weeks-of-transportation-in-kerala-and-tamil-nadu-t95384/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:38:16 GMT Hello there :) I´m going with my partner to Kerala on the 12th December and we´ll be traveling around Kerala and up to Tamil Nadu in 22 days. I have had a quote of Rs. 35.000 for AC/Indica transportation including all toll, parking, night halt, and fuel charges. Is this a fair deal in respect to our itinerary below? Varkala Alleppy Kumarakom Kochi Athirapally Munnar Periyar Madurai Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Chennai Many thanks for any information given. Hello there :)

I´m going with my partner to Kerala on the 12th December and we´ll be traveling around Kerala and up to Tamil Nadu in 22 days. I have had a quote of Rs. 35.000 for AC/Indica transportation including all toll, parking, night halt, and fuel charges. Is this a fair deal in respect to our itinerary below?

Varkala
Alleppy
Kumarakom
Kochi
Athirapally
Munnar
Periyar
Madurai
Pondicherry
Mahabalipuram
Chennai

Many thanks for any information given. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles Dhyana http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/cost-for-3-weeks-of-transportation-in-kerala-and-tamil-nadu-t95384/ Delhi to Rajasthan and Delhi - Kajuraho by motorcycle http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/delhi-to-rajasthan-and-delhi-kajuraho-by-motorcycle-t95362/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:37:21 GMT Hi there: I am a Spanish motorcycle lover, at present I live and ride a 400 cc Honda in Beijing and some years ago I spent three years living in Hyderabad and riding from ther to Goa, Mumbai and Kerala. Next december I will be going to India and touring Delhi to Rajasthan and then Delhi to Kajuraho on a Royal Enfield 500cc with my girlffriend, and I wanted to ask you fellow bikers if there any annoyances especially likely to happen on these roads. I would also welcome any suggestion to overcome them. Any particularly dangerous road spots (I mean like dacoits or sthg out of the common)? All help welcome. Thanks, Manolo Hi there:

I am a Spanish motorcycle lover, at present I live and ride a 400 cc Honda in Beijing and some years ago I spent three years living in Hyderabad and riding from ther to Goa, Mumbai and Kerala.

Next december I will be going to India and touring Delhi to Rajasthan and then Delhi to Kajuraho on a Royal Enfield 500cc with my girlffriend, and I wanted to ask you fellow bikers if there any annoyances especially likely to happen on these roads. I would also welcome any suggestion to overcome them. Any particularly dangerous road spots (I mean like dacoits or sthg out of the common)?

All help welcome.

Thanks,

Manolo ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles Manolo http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/delhi-to-rajasthan-and-delhi-kajuraho-by-motorcycle-t95362/ What is the best navigation software for India ? http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/what-is-the-best-navigation-software-for-india-t95258/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:51 GMT Hi all. My trip is Delhi - Manali - Leh and back. I use a WM based cellular, an HTC TyTN II with build in GPS receiver. What is the best software for that, the one that will give me the best POI and map cover ? Thanks. Hi all.
My trip is Delhi - Manali - Leh and back.
I use a WM based cellular, an HTC TyTN II with build in GPS receiver.
What is the best software for that, the one that will give me the best POI and map cover ?
Thanks. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles roadruner http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/what-is-the-best-navigation-software-for-india-t95258/ royal enfiled Alternator cost http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/royal-enfiled-alternator-cost-t95124/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:09:13 GMT hey friend can anyone tell me how much does it cost of royal enfiled 1997 model (Alternator) . hey friend can anyone tell me how much does it cost of royal enfiled 1997 model (Alternator) . ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles blackhorse http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/royal-enfiled-alternator-cost-t95124/ Luise Cruise from Kochi, India http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/luise-cruise-from-kochi-india-t95112/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:16 GMT Louise Cruises is sailing from Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, India. Sail on the blue waters from Kochi to Colombo, Sri lanka and the Maldives for an unparalleled discovery of the aquamarine waters off the coast of Sri Lanka and the idyllic island of Maldives. For all cruises lovers in India, here is more information (http://www.journeymart.com/louis-cruises.asp). Louise Cruises is sailing from Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, India. Sail on the blue waters from Kochi to Colombo, Sri lanka and the Maldives for an unparalleled discovery of the aquamarine waters off the coast of Sri Lanka and the idyllic island of Maldives.

For all cruises lovers in India, here is more information. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles kuldelhi http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/luise-cruise-from-kochi-india-t95112/ Motorcycle Police Scam... Goa? http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/motorcycle-police-scam-goa-t94989/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:51:18 GMT Hello

So when I was in Goa travelling we hired scotters (well who doesnt) and we drove for about 10 minutes, and theres a police check point... We were stopped, fine for no helmet, then they asked for our lisence... We showed our UK full drivers lisence, its for a car not a bike. Now I have done my CBT (Some years ago) but obviously this is a cert - and its not on my lisence. Now my question is I'm returning to India next year with a friend, we would both love to hire bikes but how do we do it legit or do you have any advice? Naturally I feel peed off after driving safely here, and driving safely here, but we were fined and had to bribe them thousands of ruppees just to let us drive for the day - was not impressed!
Thanks ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles danielansell http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/motorcycle-police-scam-goa-t94989/ Bus from New Delhi to Hoshiarpur http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/bus-from-new-delhi-to-hoshiarpur-t94859/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:57:42 GMT Hello, I have never been to Delhi and having trouble finding the best transportation route from New Delhi to Hoshiarpur. I think it is the bus route but nothing really clear about the buses. Can you please tell me where I need to go from the airport to catch a bus to Hoshiarpur? your help is very much appreciated.. Hello,

I have never been to Delhi and having trouble finding the best transportation route from New Delhi to Hoshiarpur. I think it is the bus route but nothing really clear about the buses.

Can you please tell me where I need to go from the airport to catch a bus to Hoshiarpur?

your help is very much appreciated.. ]]> Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles michelle1971 http://www.indiamike.com/india/buses-automobiles-motorcycles-and-bicycles-f117/bus-from-new-delhi-to-hoshiarpur-t94859/