Ladakh.....Age no bar

rrahul_2778 · 4th September 2010, 00:07

The first pic is awesome tiger. Been dreaming of this ride for such a long time, not sure when I get my chance to post a Leh travelogue. Would consider that to be probably my biggest achievement

sami316 · 4th September 2010, 05:51

Amazing pics Tiger and a really well narrated.
Really looking forward to this TL. Waiting for more.

ampere · 4th September 2010, 08:34

Very nice! Rudra said Tiger-age no-bar! I would say: sir Tiger!
You and Col have amazing spirit. Hats off to that.

CARvalho · 4th September 2010, 14:31

Wow, congrats! With all the heavy gear, you guys look like some SWAT team. I didn't know this trip could be done on bikes. Did the low oxygen levels affect the engines? especially during cold starts?

tigerranch · 4th September 2010, 15:22

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Originally Posted by CARvalho

Wow, congrats! With all the heavy gear, you guys look like some SWAT team. I didn't know this trip could be done on bikes. Did the low oxygen levels affect the engines? especially during cold starts?

@CARvalho, It did when we were 15000 ft and above.

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Originally Posted by Rastapopoulos

Hey Tiger- Good to read the details of your Leh visit.
I had heard the summary at the coffee shop at Adlabs, lets make it to the slopes of hell some time

@Rastapopulos, we shall go there soon.

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

@tigerranch:

Highly appreciate your spirit in undertaking this journey. Leh-t the story continue please! Hooked on already.

What issues cropped up with the bikes at Manali to necessitate repairs?

+40 to that!

Traveller, Nothing really, back in Pune while topping up the engine oil, I put in a little more than required and while riding the excess oil went up the breather pipe to the the air filter, got my air filter changed in Manali, otherwise had no issues with the bike on the whole trip, not even a flat tire..Cheers

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

@Tiger : Hats off to you for making this trip on your bullet.
Really commendable that you have not let your age become a hindrance in enjoying the little pleasures of life. A wonderful adventure.
Liked the first and second photo too. The photo does set the tone of things to come.

@Fordmanchau, Cheers

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motocamp · 6th September 2010, 13:52

Great write up...I am sure the Leh trip was just the beginning.

fazalaliadil · 6th September 2010, 20:06

Tigerranch,

My salutations to you!

Age no bar is a very apt title to this thread.

Life is not measured by the years you live...but by the moments that take your breath away.

My cousin presently in Indianapolis, Indiana who is nearing 60 has been to Ladakh...Leh and up in a 4 wheeler and now is planning to do the same on a Enfield next year...your story will be an added inspiration after I post him this link.

Your journey and photographs are just too beautiful, a very well written travelogue too. Way to go brother.

Hooked on for more.

Regards,

NFS · 6th September 2010, 20:29

I liked first two pics, with all 5 bikers hand in hand makes it special. I felt like team work always wins.

Dream come true for you. Mine is still a dream.

Nice writeup of the travelogue.

NFS

tigerranch · 7th September 2010, 11:39

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Originally Posted by motocamp

Great write up...I am sure the Leh trip was just the beginning.

Thanx Kunal, riding is my passion and we shall ride in the coming future.

Regards

tigerranch · 7th September 2010, 11:44

@Fazal. Thanx bro, I have partly retired from my business and in the stage of planning my future rides. will keep you posted

tigerranch · 7th September 2010, 11:47

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

Tigerranch,

My salutations to you!

Age no bar is a very apt title to this thread.

Life is not measured by the years you live...but by the moments that take your breath away.

My cousin presently in Indianapolis, Indiana who is nearing 60 has been to Ladakh...Leh and up in a 4 wheeler and now is planning to do the same on a Enfield next year...your story will be an added inspiration after I post him this link.

Your journey and photographs are just too beautiful, a very well written travelogue too. Way to go brother.

Hooked on for more.

Regards,

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS

I liked first two pics, with all 5 bikers hand in hand makes it special. I felt like team work always wins.

Dream come true for you. Mine is still a dream.

Nice writeup of the travelogue.

NFS

@NFSI. Thanx Mate, people who dream can make it, all the best

tigerranch · 8th September 2010, 12:20

Some more pictures of the ride to LEH.Cheers

sami316 · 9th September 2010, 10:08

Amazing pics. One doesnt get tired of watching these Leh-Ladakh Pics again and again.

4th September 2010, 00:07	#16
rrahul_2778 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 250 Thanked: 13 Times	The first pic is awesome tiger. Been dreaming of this ride for such a long time, not sure when I get my chance to post a Leh travelogue. Would consider that to be probably my biggest achievement
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4th September 2010, 05:51	#17
sami316 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Amazing pics Tiger and a really well narrated. Really looking forward to this TL. Waiting for more.
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4th September 2010, 08:34	#18
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,943 Thanked: 12,925 Times View My Garage	Very nice! Rudra said Tiger-age no-bar! I would say: sir Tiger! You and Col have amazing spirit. Hats off to that.
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4th September 2010, 14:31	#19
CARvalho BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 34 Thanked: 2 Times	Wow, congrats! With all the heavy gear, you guys look like some SWAT team. I didn't know this trip could be done on bikes. Did the low oxygen levels affect the engines? especially during cold starts?
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6th September 2010, 13:52	#21
motocamp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: pune Posts: 452 Thanked: 102 Times	Great write up...I am sure the Leh trip was just the beginning.
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6th September 2010, 20:06	#22
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Tigerranch, My salutations to you! Age no bar is a very apt title to this thread. Life is not measured by the years you live...but by the moments that take your breath away. My cousin presently in Indianapolis, Indiana who is nearing 60 has been to Ladakh...Leh and up in a 4 wheeler and now is planning to do the same on a Enfield next year...your story will be an added inspiration after I post him this link. Your journey and photographs are just too beautiful, a very well written travelogue too. Way to go brother. Hooked on for more. Regards, Last edited by fazalaliadil : 6th September 2010 at 20:12.
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6th September 2010, 20:29	#23
NFS BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 185 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	I liked first two pics, with all 5 bikers hand in hand makes it special. I felt like team work always wins. Dream come true for you. Mine is still a dream. Nice writeup of the travelogue. NFS
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7th September 2010, 11:44	#25
tigerranch BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 8 Times	@Fazal. Thanx bro, I have partly retired from my business and in the stage of planning my future rides. will keep you posted
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8th September 2010, 12:20	#27
tigerranch BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 8 Times	Some more pictures of the ride to LEH.Cheers Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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9th September 2010, 10:08	#28
sami316 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Amazing pics. One doesnt get tired of watching these Leh-Ladakh Pics again and again.
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