so day 4 is over and everything has been done.. I got maps and moved my stuff to Rajinder (so I could set up peacefully). The bike is finally ready (except for bad-ass dragon-stickers that will be put on in Rishikesh). It runs super smooth and the people working on it did a great job! even if it's just 220ccm, it's fun to ride and even if it's now loaded and somewhat different to handle, I'll get used to it and will take many adventurous roads (I've seen some pictures today.. don't expect concrete in the north ;)
my journey will take my over the four highest drivable passes in the world.. another superlative that I haven't done yet ;)
best was meeting Imran again (he helped me with the bike). He's an expert in touring in this region and gave me a lot of tips and routes to do. Told me where to get permits, to get 20 copies of them, because you'll hand them over at the checkpoints. I will get very close to China and drive through the Kashmir region (no worries, there are not that many terrorist activities ;)
We also looked at the climatic conditions and planned the route according to this. There might be some rain, but it should not be too much. Until a few hours, I didn't know where to go and what you can do.. but now I feel having plenty of thing to do and to see in the next 5 month.. and believe me.. very few people are doing, what I'm doing! :D ..if somebody takes an Enfield to the north, he probably doesn't spend that much time exploring all the valleys, hot springs and passes (for most of the people don't have so much time ;)
here is a little cost calculation, what it took to make this happen:
Bike 63000Rs
Gear 21900Rs
Bags 7500Rs
Bike mod 8100Rs
new tires 3500Rs
div.stuff 5000Rs
total: 10900Rs = 2100USD
re-sell bike after trip ca. 50000Rs (ca. 1000USD)
so the investment will be 1100USD, where only 500USD will be "lost" (makes around 3USD/day). The rest is invested in bike gear that I will send home. Gas will be somewhat costly, but the bike doesn't use too much and I easily can afford :D
my journey will take my over the four highest drivable passes in the world.. another superlative that I haven't done yet ;)
best was meeting Imran again (he helped me with the bike). He's an expert in touring in this region and gave me a lot of tips and routes to do. Told me where to get permits, to get 20 copies of them, because you'll hand them over at the checkpoints. I will get very close to China and drive through the Kashmir region (no worries, there are not that many terrorist activities ;)
We also looked at the climatic conditions and planned the route according to this. There might be some rain, but it should not be too much. Until a few hours, I didn't know where to go and what you can do.. but now I feel having plenty of thing to do and to see in the next 5 month.. and believe me.. very few people are doing, what I'm doing! :D ..if somebody takes an Enfield to the north, he probably doesn't spend that much time exploring all the valleys, hot springs and passes (for most of the people don't have so much time ;)
here is a little cost calculation, what it took to make this happen:
Bike 63000Rs
Gear 21900Rs
Bags 7500Rs
Bike mod 8100Rs
new tires 3500Rs
div.stuff 5000Rs
total: 10900Rs = 2100USD
re-sell bike after trip ca. 50000Rs (ca. 1000USD)
so the investment will be 1100USD, where only 500USD will be "lost" (makes around 3USD/day). The rest is invested in bike gear that I will send home. Gas will be somewhat costly, but the bike doesn't use too much and I easily can afford :D
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