RULES OF THE ROAD
1. Eligibility:
This ride is open for all Pure Motorcycling Enthusiasts.
2. Motorcycle Preparations:
a. Get your motorcycle serviced well in advance. Do not wait to get it done at the last minute.
b. At ground level, the most important things are the tyres and the wheels. Ensure that you have adequate tread on them. We recommend you start the ride with a brand new set of tubes, you are less likely to face punctures. Additionally, get the rims trued, an out-of-shape rim will affect handling.
c. Inspect and make sure that your motorcycle has genuine RE parts, especially hubs, spokes, rims and other engine components. We cannot provide support for modified items and in such cases you are requested to carry your own spares. Please note that we will not carry non standardized parts in the Back-Up Vehicle.
d. Check the rear swing-arm bush for play and replace if needed.
e. Check the condition of the front fork oil seals and replace if needed.
f. Check your chain and rear sprocket for wear. If you find that there are less than four notch adjustments or broken teeth, replace your chain and both your sprockets.
g. Your motorcycle’s clutch is really crucial for this trip, so make sure that it is in good order and adjusted properly. When you open your clutch cover, also check the primary chain and the adjuster. Do not use any kind of additional insert under the chain adjuster. If the adjuster has reached its limit, replace the primary chain.
h. Check the battery and the earthing connections. If you have any history of electrical trouble, be sure that the problem is completely solved. We strongly recommend / do not that no auxillary lamps be installed in your motorcycle as it may result in the battery getting discharged faster. Also, please note that the Meghalaya Govt is strictly against it.
i. Check all the rubber components like carburettor manifold, fuel lines, air filter manifold etc. for cracks and tears, and replace if in doubt.
j. Ensure that the brake shoes / Disc pads are brand new on your motorcycle.
k. Check all cables and if found bent or frayed, replace immediately.
l. Finally tighten all the nuts and bolts and if it is found to slip or if the threads are damaged, replace the relevant parts.
Please note that in case you rent a motorcycle and if your rental motorcycle is found wanting, you will have to bear the cost of repair on it. Please exercise utmost caution if you proceed in the rental direction.
3. Rules of the road:
We try to keep rules and regulations to the minimum unless necessary for the harmony and safety of every individual in the group. However, we expect the few that we have, to be followed very strictly, failing which we may exclude that particular participant from the rest of the trip.
Intoxication:
We do not allow any form of intoxication while on the motorcycle during the Tour Of North East 2025.
Conduct:
Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that preserves their dignity and others' around them, including other participants, support staff and locals of the region. Any sort of sloganeering related to any caste, sect, group etc is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with immediate expulsion from the ride.
Environmental responsibility:
We must try and ensure that we maintain the sanctity of the region we are passing through in a bid to #leaveeveryplacebetter .
Medical advice:
If you are under medical treatment, we expect you to follow the medical advice very strictly.
Law & Order implications:Any participant getting into any law and order situation due to personal action or behavior will have no liability on Royal Enfield and the individual would be responsible for his/her consequences
ON Ride Decisions:
All on-ride decisions are taken by the Royal Enfield Rides Team Leads. In the event that the leads determine that you are not fit to continue the ride on account of any reason (including but not limited to accident, Trauma, Illness, improper conduct and unsafe practices) your expulsion is imminent and you’ll be responsible for all costs going forward from that moment.
4. Satellite luggage (to be carried on the motorcycle at all times)
During the ride, there is always a possibility of the luggage van not arriving on time, which would cause an inevitable delay in getting you comfortable. In such cases, participants should be able to access their basics after reaching the destination.
Carrying a bag on your motorcycle is the benefit of Satellite Luggage. Normally it should have,
1) Ample amount of drinking water.
2) Essential Toiletries.
3) A First aid kit
4) A set of change of clothes
5 ) A pair of footwear / Slippers
6) Warm clothes - as you might experience cold weather conditions.
5. Time of daily starts
Being the North East, daybreak happens earlier than you’d be used to. Please note that the start times for the day's ride will vary with each day, adjusting to the time of daybreak. For instance, it may interest you to know that schools, banks etc open as early as 0500 hrs in some places and it is broad daylight by then ! Consequently dusk is also as early as 1500 hrs sometimes !
6. Motorcycle Shipping Time
The time to ship motorcycles to the North East is substantial. We recommend that the motorcycle be shipped with an adequate buffer to accommodate for any delays.
