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8 Aug 2009
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Hi Jam54321,
In Delhi, find a place called Maadan Motors, it is located close to the tourist area. These guys have good english, are the gurus of Enfields and can even build you an 'old school' Bullet out of brand new parts...awesome!!
In India you can't register an Indian registered motorcycle in your name unless you have lived in India for 3 years. When you buy a motorcycle you must get the original registration papers and a reciept for the purchase and carry them on you at all times. Technically the holder of these papers is the owner of the bike, even if it's not your name on them.
One tip I can give you is that if you ever get pulled over for a rego check, tell them you hired the bike, it saves mountains of time.
Oh! and tip 2; Don't hit a cow.
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9 Aug 2009
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Hello
We just bought an Enfield from another traveller, this seems the easiest way (in Manali anyway).
Planned on getting one from Delhi but the place is just too big.
Ill sell my on and even if i cant sell it wont lose too much (they are quite cheap).
The bike comes with insurance as well.
Would definetly recomend the bus to Manali (its a great place) and the mountains are away from the heat. Anu seems a good guy but wouldnt sell any and hiring is expensive.
Good luck and pm me if you want to meet up!
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10 Aug 2009
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We rode a Jap bike from Wagah (Pakistan border) to Dharamsala-Delhi-Agra-Mumbai-Goa-Kerala-Chennai. Spent about 7 weeks in India, and for us it was probably the most demanding country during our 6-month trip to Australia.
Lots and lots of traffic on the main roads, as well as roadworks, means just 200-300 kms per day can feel like 1000 kms on the road in Europe. Side roads, you´ll really need a good map, and I wouldnt count on travelling very fast on them, either. Its village after village after village most of the time. Roads may be paved, but can be full of huge crater-like holes.
Delhi to Mumbai should be around 1400-1500 on the road, and then another 600 to Goa (this stretch from Mumbai to Goa was quite pleasant actually). Those who live in India may have a different opinion, but as a tourist, who isnt 100% used to riding/driving in that traffic, I wouldnt normally plan on doing more than 200 kms per day. And also good to keep in mind the country is about the size of Western Europe.
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21 Aug 2009
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With reference to your fifth paragraph it takes 10 hours and 21 minutes to fly from Manchester to Goa and the distance is around 5000 miles. If you are setting off in September she will probably be there in time. Hope this helps and have a good and safe journey. Bob350.
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