Final check list for bikers going to Leh

Luggage

Please refrain from carrying stuff in large bags / rucksacks / haversacks tied on the seat. Instead opt for specific motorcycle luggage like saddle bags / tank bags / side carriers etc. each one of us carried Cramster saddle bags, tank bags and one small backpack each for tools which was tied over the rear seat on the saddle bags. Avoid carrying bags on your shoulder. This will limit manoeuvrability and render you unsafe. The whole idea is to travel light. So plan accordingly.
Please note that there is absolutely no need to carry tents or other cooking equipment unless you plan to visit remote off beat places. So don’t overload. Same for the extra fuel you are going to carry. 10 liters per bike should be enough. On a bullet and it is enough.

 

Bike parts and tools

1. Engine oil – 1 liter
2. Heavy duty gear oil / old used engine oil / white grease – for general lubrication like chain, cables-keep it in bike toolkit inside the small parachute hair oil bottle. Bike needs frequent chain lubrication.
3. Vaseline – for battery terminals (can be used on your lips )
4. Clutch cable, throttle cable
5. Headlamp bulbs, tail-lamp bulbs
6. Fuses (take a few of them)
7. Rear brake shoe spring
8. Rear brake shoe (if the current one has done over 7-8k kms)
9. Chain link
10. Disk brake oil
11. Spark plug, plug cap (very Important)
12. Distill water
13. Some wires
14. Electricians tape (black tape)
15. Puncture repair kit
16. Jerry Cans for Fuel – 2 x 10Lts
17 SPF rating (30+) sunscreen lotion.
18. Spare bike key (shall be kept with friend or some other pocket or inside saddle bag)
19. Spare tubes (Front wheel tube can be fit in to rear wheel, provided front wheel is smaller than rear) Check how many tubes in the group are available for same size.
20. Brake yoke & Clutch yoke.

I. Equipment:

1. First Aid Box (scroll below for contents)*
2. Tool Bag/Pouch
3. Bike-specific Spares
4. Foot pump or 12v DC Mini-Compressor*
5. Aloksak Waterproof Zip Lock bags – 2 sets
6. GPS with batteries & charger* (if you have one, otherwise no need)
7. Cell phone with charger
8. Camera kit (with lenses & flash if SLR) with spare batteries & charger*
9. Camcorder with charger*
10. Tripod and/or Shoulder pod (If you are interested in clicking good pics)
11. Microfiber cloth or Chamois Leather
12. LED Flashlight/Headlamp – 2 with spare batteries* (If you have one or a small battery also is enough)
13. Swiss Army Knife
14. Cigarette Lighter (windproof) – 2* and Insulated travel flask (may need for non-smokers too)

II. Riding Gear

15. Helmet with new visor
16. Skull cap/bandana/balaclava
17. Riding Goggles (UV/Polarized)
18. Riding Jacket with Thermal Liner
19. Gloves – riding gloves are first priority, if not then go for good quality leather gloves and complement it with cotton inners (ask for wicket keeping inner gloves)
20. Waterproof/Thermal Gauntlet (long sleeved glove)
21. Riding Shorts/trunks (to protect thighs)
22. Riding Pants with Thermal Liner
23. Sealskinz Socks (waterproof submersible)
24. Shoes – waterproof is a must. Should have some sort of ankle protection. Military snow boots are good. Very sturdy and cheap (900 rs) and can be obtained from any army surplus store. Best to have a pair of riding shoes.
25. CamelBak (Hydration Pack)
26. Rain Coat (This is required only till Manali & Drass to further journey, In Ladakh it doesn’t rain)

III. Clothing & Accessories

27. Thermal Underwear – long sleeve/long johns – 1 set
28. Sweatshirts – 2
29. T-shirts – 2
29. Jeans – 1
31. Shorts/Track pants – 1
32. Chappals/ Quickdry Floaters – 1
33. Y-Briefs or Trunks – 5
34. Nylon Belt – 1
35. Cotton Socks – 2
36. Woolen Socks – 1 (Can be bought in Manali)
37. Woolen Cap/Beanie – 1 (Can be bought in Manali)
38. Woolen Inner Gloves – 1 (Can be bought in Manali)
39. Wide Brimmed hat or Baseball cap – 1
40. Towel – 1 and Handkerchief – 2
41. Sleep-in Bag (may require)
 

IV. Personal Hygiene

42. Toothpaste (small tube)
43. Tooth Brush
44. Liquid Soap
45. Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle (this can be used for body also)
46. Face wash (if you really feel to take one)
47. Cold Cream
48. Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher
49. Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)
50. Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver (if you really feel to take one)
51. Scissors
52. Roll-on Deo or Spray
53. Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)
 

V. Food & Hydration (While Camping)

54. Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
55. Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
56. Biscuits, Chocolates or Energy bars
57. Water Bottles or CamelBak

First Aid Kit:

IMPORTANT: Please review the following list with your doctor and eliminate the drugs you may be allergic to.
Consultation is required with doctor prior to leave with doctor to check the best & latest medicine available in market.
1. Diamox (Acetazolamide) - Useful as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and as an aid to acclimatization
2. Nicardia (Nifedipine) – Only in case of emergencies if HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is suspected
3. T-Xyzal – Antihistamine (for allergies)
4. Crocin Pain Relief (Paracetamol) – Relief from pain/ache and fever
5. Brufen MR – Relief from mild to severe body pain
6. Voveran SR 100mg – Relief from severe pain
7. Coldact – Relief from Cold
8. Karvol Plus – Nasal decongestant (ayurvedic Inhalent – Not to be shared)
9.Vertidam/Stagil– Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
10. Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
12. cap omez 20mg– Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
13. ZO.T – Relief from Loose motion
14. Genticyn 5ml – Eye and ear drops for relief from irritation
15. Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for relief from sore throat
16. Solvin – Expectorant and Decongestant (only if severe)
17. Dispovan Syringes & needles – Pair each of 2cc & 5cc syringes and hypodermic needles
18. Latex Gloves – 2 pairs. Self-explanatory, Multi-purpose
19. Scissors & Tweezers
20. Cotton wool – 1 medium
21. Bandage Gauze – 5 (various sizes)
22. Micropore Paper plaster
23. Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
24. J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches
25. Voveran Thermagel – Ointment for sprains/muscular fatigue
26. Burnol – Antiseptic ointment (for Burns) -----replaced with silverex skin cream & lotion
27. Betadine – Antiseptic Ointment for wounds and scratches
28. Candid B – Anti- fungal, Anti-bacterial Ointment for topical application (esp. skin rashes)
29. Healex Spray or equivalent Mediderma – Aerosol spray dressing for fresh wounds
30. Dettol Antiseptic Liquid – 50ml
31. Amrutanjan Inhaler (Not to be shared)
32. Vaseline/Himalaya Lip guard (Not to be shared)
33. Hydrogen Paroxide (to clean wound)
34. Tab. Aziwak 250mg (1—1 X 3days) ----cold and fever
35.Tab. ommatax O 200 mg (1-1) cough n exptn

Lastly, Ride Safe!!

 

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