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Map's India

Thanks everybody for your advice.

I've bought helmet, gloves, goggles etc in England to take over on the plane.

Managed to book my first weeks accommodation in Karol Bagh quite near to Lalli Singh's shop, getting very excited now.

One last thing, I'm struggling to find any maps that have a decent scale in England. Any ideas???

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Hi,

Enfields have a very short service interval (as I'm sure you know). Often, this service interval will arrive in the middle of nowhere.

There's an enfield mechanic on every street corner in India, or so I'm told. But you aren't always in a town! Go to Hitchcocks Motorcycles (Google 'Hitchcocks Motorcycles') and have a look at the manuals available. They do a good service manual which would be worth buying. Its not expensive I don't think. It's got me out of trouble in the past and is quite easy to follow. It's the one with the green cover. Also, unless you are sure the bike you'll buy will come with a tool kit, I'd take a small one with you. Enfields are a bewildering array of thread sizes, so a quality adjustable spanner is a good thing. Pliers (or leatherman), medium sized philips and flat screwdriver, zip ties, duct tape, fuses... and lots and lots of inner tube patches!

Have fun, I'm very jealous. That's something I've wanted to do for a long time.

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Map????

You won't need one as everybody knows the way, even if they don't they'll happily tell you! Once the crowd surrounds you and they've all discussd it go with the majority! Seriously though, you can buy a map there and they're not that bad or just pick up a general one of India before you go and that'll give you an idea of your location. All roads lead somewhere (apart from one I found in the western ghats). Pick up your books and stuff from Lalli as it'll be much much cheaper. Hitchcocks Enfield stuff comes from India! Carry a few tools that are special to you if you like but Lalli will send you off with tools tubes cables etc etc etc. So much in fact you'll have no room for your clothes!
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thanks

Thanks for the advice and offers of help everybody

I'm in india now and met lalli singh earlier today. He seems to be the only person who hasn't tried to rip me off since i've been here.

Just incase anyone is interested he quoted me 30000R about 450 pounds for a 1996 350cc Bullet. I'm going for a little test ride tomorrow.

I'll post news if and when i get any at a later date.

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Hi James!

So how was it? Can you post a short report?
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Ride to Manali!

If you ever get a chance to go there again, go to Manali in the north. It is at 6,000 feet in the pine trees. You can rent an Enfield there...so fly into Kullu if you get the chance, its an hour from there. Look for a fellow named Anu...he has a fleet of Enfields for hire. You can do the Spiti River Valley loop, or go all the way to Leh, which is the dropping off point for the highest motor able pass in the world Khardung La, which is at something like 17,600 feet.

Get in and out of there by October, since it can start snowing in September. But the first part of September might be the best time...not too hot, not too cold. Just plan ahead, and be sure to run for cover if the snow flies!

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Thanks everybody for your advice.

I've bought helmet, gloves, goggles etc in England to take over on the plane.

Managed to book my first weeks accommodation in Karol Bagh quite near to Lalli Singh's shop, getting very excited now.

One last thing, I'm struggling to find any maps that have a decent scale in England. Any ideas???

Thanks again.
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