We were about to left for the ride on 10th June but 2-3 days before Naveen quit the plan due to some personal reasons. It was painful for us that he was not going with us. Now me and Rocky were left so we prepared the final list of the items those we have to carry for the ride. We get our bikes service, installed saddle stay and mount for action cameras on our helmets.

Here is the list of items we had packed for the ride:

For Bike:

  • Bike in well condition. Get the bike's service done before the ride.
  • Extra pair of tubes if bike isn't have tubeless tyres.
  • Chain lube, cleaner, if possible carry Mobil oil to lube the chain in Ladakh region.
  • Saddle stay, saddle bags, tank bag, few bungee cords and 2 empty bottles or Can to carry few litters fuel.
  • Air foot pump, puncture kit.
  • All original papers of the bike. 
For Rider:
  • Riding Jacket, Riding gloves.
  • Knee protectors, good quality helmet with defogger.
  • Riding mask and few pairs of surgical gloves.
  • Riding shoes or high ankles shoes.
  • Rain suit and waterproof shoe covers.
Other stuffs:
  • 2 pairs of thermal, 4-5 pairs of warm socks, warm woollen cap and muffler and a pair of casual shoe and slippers.
  • 4-5 denims if don't have riding pant, 4-5 full sleeves t-shirts.
  • First aid kit with necessary medicines like cough, fever, cold, high altitude acclimatisation relief tab and pain relief spray. Travel kit with soap, shampoo, hair oil, tissue papers, most important sunscreen lotion above 50 spf and lipcare cream, etc.
  • Some energy bars, chocolates (can be purchased in Ladakh) and dry fruits (optional).
  • Mobile charges, if want get one mount on bike if mobile is old, power bank, laptop and external hard drive to copy the videos from camera.
  • Camping tent, mats, sleeping bag up to -30 degree temperature, Tent light, touch etc. 

KTM DUKE 390
Ready to ride..

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