8/23/12

leh on bikes

THINGS U NEED TO VISIT LEH ON BIKE


( Humble request plz do not litter )

1. Bike :-) above 150 cc { or else u will return with a 50 cc bike in hand }.

2. PLEASE take Everything that can capture images with u as there is serious problem of charging the devices. U can tell ur bike mechanic for devices WHICH ALLOW U TO CHARGE FROM BIKE BATTERY.

3. Post paid BSNL PHONE.

4. Puncture material ( air pump, tube valves, 2 special screw drivers to take the tyre out of rim, glue, quick fix, ).

5. Clutch wire ( believe me they save ur journey ).

6. Polythene sheet 10 meters.

7. 2 Saddle bags ( Read next article on how to make saddle bags ).

8. One bag on back for medikit , eatables annd water.

9. Do not carry petrol for more than 5 litres that too in coca cola bottles as they r unbreakable .

10. Remove the front wheel mud gaurd and chain cover or else they will be removed by nature itself. ( This do not applies for enfield motorcycles. )

11. Take extra cushion as HIPS DONT LIE. (sponge of car seat will do) personal experience - " phat ti nahin chir jati hai ".

12. Helmet either modulator or half face helmet ( to enjoy the beauty of himalayas ).

13. Half finger driving gloves.

14. Goggles which can easily fit in ur helmet.

15. Scarf to cover mouth and neck or barclay .

16. Gum boots ( for cold, water , dust and injury ) also carry sandals,

17. Waterproof jacket and rain suit . its not rain which is dreadful also the dust gets into every hole of urs. Rain suit protects u from chilling winds also.

18. Tshirt , Trousers, sweater, shaving kit, soap, oil, underwears thermals, shampoo sachets, towel, handkercheifs. Dry Eatables - tofees ( lots of them ), namkeen , especially moong namkeen , jaggery products, choclates.

19. Cold cream ( boro plus is best ) to save u from cracked lips .

20. Cash with u as u wont find many atms.

21. Medi kit - PCM paracetamol for fever and pain (upto 500mg thrice in a day ), Tramadol for acute pain ( upto 50mg thrice in a day), Ciprofloxacin or amoxiclav or amoxicloxi as antibiotic in case u got bruises in an accident ( upto 500mg twice in a day ), ors powder for loose motions, vomitab for vomitings, cotton and some bandages , himani fast relief gel, povidine betadine ointment.

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