Ladakh Ride Day 19 – Shopping for Motorcycle

After a long time, we slept so well that we woke up around 9 AM, had some tea. It was time to shop for our motorcycle. Initially, I thought of buying a windshield, a digital console bracket that was broken in Leh, and a pair of LED lights. For the last few months, I was following Royal Bullet Accessories World YouTube channel and thought to visit their shop at Karol Bagh, Delhi.

This shop was really good for Royal Enfield lovers, at least the products were way cheaper than Kolkata, not sure about neighboring stores. I got a pair of LED lights and a free electrical Switch; they installed it on the leg guard. The only thing I don’t like is, they fitted the lights by drilling into the crash guards instead; they could have used clamps/brackets/mounts. Drilling crash guard might loosen its strength it. Somehow, I had already purchased the product, and they made a hole in one side, so I did not stop them.

I asked about the windshield; they had the big ones, but I needed a specific size, obviously smaller than they had. I just went to see Chopra Automobiles, Delhi. Yes, this small store is famous for having a dealership of almost every popular brand out there, and all this at a very competitive price. They did not have the required windshield size, I was looking for.

I bought myself a spare tube for the rear wheel. If you don’t know why, check out the Pangong to Leh post. Although I felt they overcharged me, the same tube cost less in Kolkata. I was roaming for my motorcycle’s windshield, it always provides good protection against the wind while riding at speeds, less wind means less fatigue, which results in a continuous ride for a long.

I found a shop, but it was not in stock, but they asked about its shape and size, so I described what I needed. Within 10 minutes, they got one. I had thought of doing a bargain, but after hearing the price, I couldn’t. Rs. 500, and fitting Rs. 150, in Kolkata, I bought it for Rs. 850 + Rs. 150 fitting. It was a good deal, at least to me.

I enquired about the digital meter bracket, and everyone was saying not available separately. As a final resort, I went to the nearby Royal Enfield Service Center, and the service manager was very nice. He tried to get the bracket replaced, but had no luck. He asked one mechanic to glue it, by god, that glue can fix anything. I came back to Kolkata from Delhi, crossing very bad roads in some parts, and to date, nothing has happened.

We went for lunch to a nearby restaurant, Ghamandi Restra. Ambience-wise, it was great, but tasted a little different; the biriyani was good. After that, we rested for some time.

We heard a lot about Connaught Place, so we decided to go there. Traffic in Delhi was comparatively heavier, but manageable; traffic signals were a bit confusing in places. Connaught Place is circular, and all well-known brands have their store there. We parked our motorcycle in Palika parking. Roamed the complete circular way, there are many stalls selling ornaments, books, soft drinks, etc.

One thing I liked the most was the Indian flag at the center. It was hosted with pride, felt great to see. While returning, we visited India Gate, which was well-lit and, due to the late evening rush, was less crowded. So, we parked the motorcycle nearby to an ice-cream seller and walked towards the gate. One of the best things I have ever seen, in the morning also this gate also looks majestic, thoughts beautiful lights that will not be there.

While returning, we had our dinner and came back to the hotel. We talked to our parents, watched some movies, and went to sleep. The next day, we had plans to explore the attractions in Delhi.

Conclusion​

Being a remote place, a lot of preparation is needed before the Leh Ladakh Tour, be it mentally or physically. Don’t forget the weather in the Ladakh region is extreme, and most of us are not accustomed to it.

So, be prepared, and everything in your Leh Ladakh tour will go well. You may also check out below generic posts below to make your Leh Ladakh trip successful and memorable. I am sure you will love it.

• How to prepare for Ladakh
• Things to Carry in Ladakh
• Medicines needed in Ladakh
• How to fight AMS or High Altitude Sickness
• Mobile Network Connectivity in Ladakh
• Inner Line Permit Procedure for Ladakh
• Complete Guide for your Ladakh Trip

If you are doing a road trip to Ladakh, you may find my Kolkata – Ladakh – Kolkata on a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 journey helpful.

Lastly, get Leh’ed soon.

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