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June 21, 2009

hahah.. tiny mosquito -_-

thatimp start looking for bike already? haha

Beat · June 21, 2009

Hey I'm a fellow NP student; new here and to riding. I'll be going for lesson 5 again after enough self practice. I failed it once. =(
Haven't taken my RTT either though. Any tips? =P

Hey I posted sometime ago! Thank you for the encouragement guys, I passed Lesson 5 and my RTT! Took me awhile because I was overseas for exchange programme and now I'm having attachment. Didn't ride for quite a long time. But whew, I'm glad I finally passed! =D

Lesson 6 this coming Tuesday! How does lesson 6 go? =x

i2soul · June 21, 2009

Hey I posted sometime ago! Thank you for the encouragement guys, I passed Lesson 5 and my RTT! Took me awhile because I was overseas for exchange programme and now I'm having attachment. Didn't ride for quite a long time. But whew, I'm glad I finally passed! =D

Lesson 6 this coming Tuesday! How does lesson 6 go? =x

lol take things slow and hope to see ya ride to sch lol ....

Beat · June 21, 2009

Haha. Thanks dude. =) I hope I'd get to ride to school soon!

What happens at lesson 6? I applied for the PDL, im rather excited. =P

Also, I was wondering, any idea what bike model in the market's small and light weight? I'm a short girl who has trouble reaching the floor when seated on the bike. Haha. Are all the seats on bikes adjustable according to preference?

I hope to have a bike to start saving up for now, so I'm looking around! =)

Kevs · June 22, 2009

I'm backk! Have been down with a stomach flu + recovery time. Ended up skipping 2 common test papers cos of it.

My TP's on 30 Jul! Right smack in the middle of my project deadlines, but better now than during attachment.

Yeah, NP has a lot of SPs and KRRs. Lol, no offence, but the sound of an SP/KRR accelerating is like a tiny mosquito speeding off in the distance...

Hahha.. thats when heard from distance..

To me, it sounds like those grass cutters @ work...

Hey I posted sometime ago! Thank you for the encouragement guys, I passed Lesson 5 and my RTT! Took me awhile because I was overseas for exchange programme and now I'm having attachment. Didn't ride for quite a long time. But whew, I'm glad I finally passed! =D

Lesson 6 this coming Tuesday! How does lesson 6 go? =x

Haha. Thanks dude. =) I hope I'd get to ride to school soon!

What happens at lesson 6? I applied for the PDL, im rather excited. =P

Also, I was wondering, any idea what bike model in the market's small and light weight? I'm a short girl who has trouble reaching the floor when seated on the bike. Haha. Are all the seats on bikes adjustable according to preference?

I hope to have a bike to start saving up for now, so I'm looking around! =)

Pardon me, which DC are u in?

Cos, different DC, hv diff training subjects.

Since u need a PDL, most probably u'll be riding on road soon, but on the 1st lesson, maybe just around the neighourhood to let u get a feel & used to riding in real traffic situations.

height probelm? so far to what i know, not all bikes hv adjustable rear height mechanism or replacement of seats.

for small light bikes, maybe u can try yamaha fino?

small scoot, light weight & good for normal daily commuting.

recommendable for newbies on the road also.

June 22, 2009

Haha. Thanks dude. =) I hope I'd get to ride to school soon!

What happens at lesson 6? I applied for the PDL, im rather excited. =P

Also, I was wondering, any idea what bike model in the market's small and light weight? I'm a short girl who has trouble reaching the floor when seated on the bike. Haha. Are all the seats on bikes adjustable according to preference?

I hope to have a bike to start saving up for now, so I'm looking around! =)

haha, my bike is low front fork lowered, rear suspendsion shorter, seat cut.. hahaa yamaha X1 yeah.

kev, why fino, fino isn't that lower wat.. and scooter not easy to maintain.. hahah

June 22, 2009

oh ya, x1 only 110cc so dun need tink it can go fast.. haa

but i guess as a girl, u dun need a fast bike unless u r a racer-to-be.. haha den ride SP

there a 3 girls i know riding x1, if u wan to know more i can intro them to u X1 group is super friendly de.. haaha, we welcome all bike for our outing..

oppss.. promoting X1 here.. hahaah dun ban me pls

Beat · June 22, 2009

Pardon me, which DC are u in?
Cos, different DC, hv diff training subjects.
Since u need a PDL, most probably u'll be riding on road soon, but on the 1st lesson, maybe just around the neighourhood to let u get a feel & used to riding in real traffic situations.

height probelm? so far to what i know, not all bikes hv adjustable rear height mechanism or replacement of seats.
for small light bikes, maybe u can try yamaha fino?
small scoot, light weight & good for normal daily commuting.
recommendable for newbies on the road also.

I'm doing my lessons at Ubi CDC! I wonder how it's going to be like. Lesson's tomorrow night. =)

I recall that I used to have a lot of trouble when I first begun cause I couldn't reach the ground. Then I realised I can get lower seats. Haha, which helped a little. Am adequately used to it now. I hope to get a smaller sports bike, with choice of low seats. Not really looking at scooters!

haha, my bike is low front fork lowered, rear suspendsion shorter, seat cut.. hahaa yamaha X1 yeah.

kev, why fino, fino isn't that lower wat.. and scooter not easy to maintain.. hahah

Ah, I think I need my seat to be that way also. =P You ride X1?

Mm, I haven't seen fino, and not looking at scooters!

oh ya, x1 only 110cc so dun need tink it can go fast.. haa
but i guess as a girl, u dun need a fast bike unless u r a racer-to-be.. haha den ride SP

there a 3 girls i know riding x1, if u wan to know more i can intro them to u X1 group is super friendly de.. haaha, we welcome all bike for our outing..

oppss.. promoting X1 here.. hahaah dun ban me pls

Hahaha. I should go find out the specs for X1. Sounds good and popular. =P

I'm not looking to be a racer, but I enjoy speed! Mm, I don't mind getting to know your girlfriends! Haha. Currently, I have no friends who ride. Am sort of looking for a community. Like you guys. =)

June 23, 2009

haha... not my girlfriends lol.. all 3 got bf liao dun anyhow say.. haha...

our group super friendly de... here in NP and so is my X1 group..

but i can say many will prefer spark or X1-r coz bigger CC and faster.. haha.. x1 is reali for relax, enjoy wind..

m_ho · June 23, 2009

HOW ABOUT B-BONE?

Kevs · June 23, 2009

haha, my bike is low front fork lowered, rear suspendsion shorter, seat cut.. hahaa yamaha X1 yeah.

kev, why fino, fino isn't that lower wat.. and scooter not easy to maintain.. hahah

well, fino to me, is small & low...

Neway, its a good newbie bike to start off.

&, no bike is easy to maintain.

I'm doing my lessons at Ubi CDC! I wonder how it's going to be like. Lesson's tomorrow night. =)

I recall that I used to have a lot of trouble when I first begun cause I couldn't reach the ground. Then I realised I can get lower seats. Haha, which helped a little. Am adequately used to it now. I hope to get a smaller sports bike, with choice of low seats. Not really looking at scooters!

Ah, I think I need my seat to be that way also. =P You ride X1?
Mm, I haven't seen fino, and not looking at scooters!

Hahaha. I should go find out the specs for X1. Sounds good and popular. =P

I'm not looking to be a racer, but I enjoy speed! Mm, I don't mind getting to know your girlfriends! Haha. Currently, I have no friends who ride. Am sort of looking for a community. Like you guys. =)

I see, well i guess if u really into 2B sportsbikes, my guess is u hv to lower the front forks, shave the seats & maybe shorten the rear shock.

All which, already defeated the original ergonomics from the manufacturer.

Cos most 2B sportbikes are deem high(by the manufacturer's way, i mean).

But still, its up to own preferences.

thatimp · June 23, 2009

FINALLY! Another girl!

Beat, I'm not very tall myself being around 156cm-ish -- curse my short, stubby legs! However, I can tell you that you've got plenty of bikes of pick from. Just don't hope for a stock Vespa or some scramblers.

B_E_N, I might get a bike as a present if I pass on the first try, but it's a surprise. Here's to hoping that it's a CBR150, or a cute lil' scooter so I can get away with shorts every now and then.

Edited June 23, 2009 by thatimp

Beat · June 23, 2009

I took my first Lesson 6 today. Wow, it's quite a different experience! =/

I forgot to stop at the exit stop line. Nervousness takes a toll on my weak heart. Hahahah.

I hope I'd get more confident. Any tips or tricks? =P

Lessons now are so expensive!

And would anyone happen to know the pre riding check proceedure? I need a little revision. The guy went so fast, I couldn't absorb everything he said. =(

HOW ABOUT B-BONE?

Oh oh. Gosh. The B-bone looks great. Hahaha. I haven't seen any on the road. Do you own one? It's 4stroke! I want a 4stroke bike. =)

well, fino to me, is small & low...
Neway, its a good newbie bike to start off.
&, no bike is easy to maintain.

Haha. Fino looks good! But, I'm not really looking for a scooter kind. =(

I see, well i guess if u really into 2B sportsbikes, my guess is u hv to lower the front forks, shave the seats & maybe shorten the rear shock.
All which, already defeated the original ergonomics from the manufacturer.
Cos most 2B sportbikes are deem high(by the manufacturer's way, i mean).
But still, its up to own preferences.

Mm, true. Then again, I haven't decided if i really want a sports bike. =P I saw yamaha RX-Z parked somewhere today. The size seems just nice, and I think that can be fitted with lower seats!

I'll keep contemplating and reading specs till I get one that's closest to my preference. Haha. Keep reccommending! =P I want to visit bike shops to search some time. But I'm not past Lesson 6 yet. I'm excited early. =/

haha... not my girlfriends lol.. all 3 got bf liao dun anyhow say.. haha...
our group super friendly de... here in NP and so is my X1 group..

but i can say many will prefer spark or X1-r coz bigger CC and faster.. haha.. x1 is reali for relax, enjoy wind..

Hahaha. Girlfriends as in Girl-friends as in Female friends! =P

Your group sounds friendly! =P Do you guys meet up for outings and stuff?

Mm, X1 looks good, what's spark? =x

FINALLY! Another girl!

Beat, I'm not very tall myself being around 156cm-ish -- curse my short, stubby legs! However, I can tell you that you've got plenty of bikes of pick from. Just don't hope for a stock Vespa or some scramblers.

B_E_N, I might get a bike as a present if I pass on the first try, but it's a surprise. Here's to hoping that it's a CBR150, or a cute lil' scooter so I can get away with shorts every now and then.

Hahaha. Yay girls! I'm 155cm. Just a little shorter than you. =P Short, stubby legs. I understand. Hahahaha. What kind of bike do you own? =P

jB · June 23, 2009

-_- in hand also not riding.. lol.. will sell off TA 200 as soon as i p plate over and buy insurance for TA 150

rich sia

I would get a stock TZM, rebuilt it, run in properly, & lastly, mod for lace.

IF... my back & bank acc allows...

Why not TZR then?

if its been taken good care of by a good owner.
in fact, any bikes that has been taken good care of, shld/will be a good bike.

200% correct

haha.. good bike must see in term of wat ma... -_-
if jus for riding, any bike can be a good bike.. so got for speed, corner and cometic

You want all 3? unless you're in MotoGp or you're darn rich.

I'm backk! Have been down with a stomach flu + recovery time. Ended up skipping 2 common test papers cos of it.

My TP's on 30 Jul! Right smack in the middle of my project deadlines, but better now than during attachment.

Yeah, NP has a lot of SPs and KRRs. Lol, no offence, but the sound of an SP/KRR accelerating is like a tiny mosquito speeding off in the distance...

thats why they're called "PEH PEHHHHHH" bikes

haha, my bike is low front fork lowered, rear suspendsion shorter, seat cut.. hahaa yamaha X1 yeah.

kev, why fino, fino isn't that lower wat.. and scooter not easy to maintain.. hahah

lol wave best

thatimp · June 24, 2009

I took my first Lesson 6 today. Wow, it's quite a different experience! =/
I forgot to stop at the exit stop line. Nervousness takes a toll on my weak heart. Hahahah.

I hope I'd get more confident. Any tips or tricks? =P
Lessons now are so expensive!

And would anyone happen to know the pre riding check proceedure? I need a little revision. The guy went so fast, I couldn't absorb everything he said. =(

Tips and tricks? From personal experience, NEVER step into a pot hole/drain when stopping at the side of the road.

Best to check with your riding instructors again on pre-ride checks. I don't think it's part of the test requirements, so no worries about the details. Whenever I do a pre-ride check, it's just to make sure that the bike is in working condition and its allowed on the roads (got road tax + insurance). My pre-ride check procedure consists of: (1) Check road tax (?) cert to ensure it's not expired, (2) check that the headlights and signal lights are working, (3) check that the brakes are working, and that both front/rear brakes trigger the rear lights, (4) tyres not punctured, (5) bike can start.

Hahaha, but that's a self-concocted pre-ride check roughly based on what's taught. I might have missed out on stuff.

Hahaha. Yay girls! I'm 155cm. Just a little shorter than you. =P Short, stubby legs. I understand. Hahahaha. What kind of bike do you own? =P

Erm, I haven't got a bike yet... Waiting for TP at SSDC -- I would have learnt at CDC but I'm more familiar with SSDC, having taken my Class 3 there.

June 24, 2009

Hahaha. Girlfriends as in Girl-friends as in Female friends! =P
Your group sounds friendly! =P Do you guys meet up for outings and stuff?

Mm, X1 looks good, what's spark? =x

haha, we do have outing every now and den.. but recently less often all quite busy.. but we still try to meet up when we can

we try to have monthly outing to celebrate those bday on that month de haha

spark is another bike. u go website search yamaha spark u can see le

June 24, 2009

i am not rich... thats why i chaning to TA 150, for me i will spend lesser on that in term of maintain, coz 2 stroke can tahan more whacking and dragging.. hahahaha

m_ho · June 24, 2009

Oh oh. Gosh. The B-bone looks great. Hahaha. I haven't seen any on the road. Do you own one? It's 4stroke! I want a 4stroke bike. =)

Ya.. Riding.. Nowadays quite a number on road d but hard to meet.. lol.. I myself ever seen two or three on road only since i bought it three months ago in west side. And yes, it's a 4stroke relaxing scooter.

jB · June 24, 2009

i am not rich... thats why i chaning to TA 150, for me i will spend lesser on that in term of maintain, coz 2 stroke can tahan more whacking and dragging.. hahahaha

correction, 2A bikes and beyond can take more whacking and dragging. Provided you can

Saw a Red Rxz self skidded outside our school at the traffic junction U- turning right to KAP.

Beat · June 24, 2009

Tips and tricks? From personal experience, NEVER step into a pot hole/drain when stopping at the side of the road.

Best to check with your riding instructors again on pre-ride checks. I don't think it's part of the test requirements, so no worries about the details. Whenever I do a pre-ride check, it's just to make sure that the bike is in working condition and its allowed on the roads (got road tax + insurance). My pre-ride check procedure consists of: (1) Check road tax (?) cert to ensure it's not expired, (2) check that the headlights and signal lights are working, (3) check that the brakes are working, and that both front/rear brakes trigger the rear lights, (4) tyres not punctured, (5) bike can start.

Hahaha, but that's a self-concocted pre-ride check roughly based on what's taught. I might have missed out on stuff.

Erm, I haven't got a bike yet... Waiting for TP at SSDC -- I would have learnt at CDC but I'm more familiar with SSDC, having taken my Class 3 there.

Oh man, I never want that to happen to me on the road. =/

Thank you for the information! I'll take note of all that, and will recheck with the instructor! I don't quite like them sometimes, so unfriendly. Haha. =x

Ah, what kind of bike are you considering? =) All the best for your TP okay!!

haha, we do have outing every now and den.. but recently less often all quite busy.. but we still try to meet up when we can
we try to have monthly outing to celebrate those bday on that month de haha

spark is another bike. u go website search yamaha spark u can see le

Cool. What do you guys do during outings? =P

I saw spark! It's nice looking! Haha. I have been looking all over for bikes. I really hope to pass soon. I hope I can! Lesson 6 is quite a new experience. Aye.

Ya.. Riding.. Nowadays quite a number on road d but hard to meet.. lol.. I myself ever seen two or three on road only since i bought it three months ago in west side. And yes, it's a 4stroke relaxing scooter.

Haha cool! How is riding it? I think it looks great. =P

Should feel great too right. Hahaha.

m_ho · June 25, 2009

Haha cool! How is riding it? I think it looks great. =P
Should feel great too right. Hahaha.

Hmm.. So far not bad la.. Very comfort n relax, cuz it's a scooter, no need to change gear, one gear can hit 100kmh d. haha.. It's my max lo. So not for speed. Lot people ask for its model especially uncle lo, and i need to answer the same to all of them cuz all ask the same.. haha.. FC quite ok for a scooter. 31km/l my average now. If u looking for relax n happy riding, u may consider it lo.. If u think of speed, then get a 2stroke bikes like B_E_N said, 2stroke can drag n whack. or should said MUST whack.. lol..

jasonyeo123 · June 25, 2009

yoooooooo =) i'm new to this thread i'm from ngee ann too

Kevs · June 25, 2009

I took my first Lesson 6 today. Wow, it's quite a different experience! =/
I forgot to stop at the exit stop line. Nervousness takes a toll on my weak heart. Hahahah.

I hope I'd get more confident. Any tips or tricks? =P
Lessons now are so expensive!

And would anyone happen to know the pre riding check proceedure? I need a little revision. The guy went so fast, I couldn't absorb everything he said. =(

Oh oh. Gosh. The B-bone looks great. Hahaha. I haven't seen any on the road. Do you own one? It's 4stroke! I want a 4stroke bike. =)

Mm, true. Then again, I haven't decided if i really want a sports bike. =P I saw yamaha RX-Z parked somewhere today. The size seems just nice, and I think that can be fitted with lower seats!

I'll keep contemplating and reading specs till I get one that's closest to my preference. Haha. Keep reccommending! =P I want to visit bike shops to search some time. But I'm not past Lesson 6 yet. I'm excited early. =/

Hahaha. Girlfriends as in Girl-friends as in Female friends! =P
Your group sounds friendly! =P Do you guys meet up for outings and stuff?

Mm, X1 looks good, what's spark? =x

Hahaha. Yay girls! I'm 155cm. Just a little shorter than you. =P Short, stubby legs. I understand. Hahahaha. What kind of bike do you own? =P

Pre-ride check/inspection:

1) Overview of the outlook of the bike, for any visible defects.

2) Check handlebar alignment. Turn on ignition key, check headlight, signals, rear brake lights; which inturn, also can check the brakes working or not.

3) Depress the clutch to see if there's tension, so as to see if the cable has been worn.

4) Check that it is road riding worthy: Vaild Road tax.

5) Check if there's petrol in tank, sometimes the tank meter may malfunction.

6) If bike chosen, mount on, check 1 gear Â½ clutch control, to see if bike's rev has a problem or not.

This shld be all, otherwise, if there's a problem while checking, move on to another bike, if have already chosen one, & problem comes when riding, sound out to the instructors immediately.

When going for lessons, I understands learners are excited & nervous.

Try this:

Go to the lesson with a relax calm mood. So as to train, experience & enjoy the lesson.

If one were to go in a foul mood or the other, it may affect one's training, citing the instructors to pinpoint.

Go with a open mind & hearing ear.

So that one can understand what to do/how to react upon situation. And also pick up the instructor's advices/opinions.

For me, I simply just sit in a "go-&-play" mode when Im taking my 2A.

But a more serious mood when class 2.

RXZ's seat height's quite high, unless change to shorter aftermarket rear shocks & lower front forks.

2 stroker also. nt to my liking, imo.

hard to find a good one nowadays unless buy new.

Why not TZR then?

eh, not to my liking unless its a 250 version.

but only for the eyes, not straddling it.

yoooooooo =) i'm new to this thread i'm from ngee ann too

the jason i noe frm p/t night class, subject: PM?

June 25, 2009

outing, er go eat lo.. den most of the time will find place relax relax, chit chat.. get some snack and drink along.. haha

sometime boardgames? hahaha

Beat · June 25, 2009

Hmm.. So far not bad la.. Very comfort n relax, cuz it's a scooter, no need to change gear, one gear can hit 100kmh d. haha.. It's my max lo. So not for speed. Lot people ask for its model especially uncle lo, and i need to answer the same to all of them cuz all ask the same.. haha.. FC quite ok for a scooter. 31km/l my average now. If u looking for relax n happy riding, u may consider it lo.. If u think of speed, then get a 2stroke bikes like B_E_N said, 2stroke can drag n whack. or should said MUST whack.. lol..

I see. Haha. I guess I've so much more to find out and try. Got to get past Lesson 6 first! Will have to keep troubling and consulting you guys. =P

yoooooooo =) i'm new to this thread i'm from ngee ann too

Hi Jason! I'm rather new too, but unlike you, new to riding also. =P Which year are you in!

Pre-ride check/inspection:
1) Overview of the outlook of the bike, for any visible defects.
2) Check handlebar alignment. Turn on ignition key, check headlight, signals, rear brake lights; which inturn, also can check the brakes working or not.
3) Depress the clutch to see if there's tension, so as to see if the cable has been worn.
4) Check that it is road riding worthy: Vaild Road tax.
5) Check if there's petrol in tank, sometimes the tank meter may malfunction.
6) If bike chosen, mount on, check 1 gear Â½ clutch control, to see if bike's rev has a problem or not.

This shld be all, otherwise, if there's a problem while checking, move on to another bike, if have already chosen one, & problem comes when riding, sound out to the instructors immediately.

When going for lessons, I understands learners are excited & nervous.
Try this:
Go to the lesson with a relax calm mood. So as to train, experience & enjoy the lesson.
If one were to go in a foul mood or the other, it may affect one's training, citing the instructors to pinpoint.
Go with a open mind & hearing ear.
So that one can understand what to do/how to react upon situation. And also pick up the instructor's advices/opinions.

For me, I simply just sit in a "go-&-play" mode when Im taking my 2A.
But a more serious mood when class 2.

RXZ's seat height's quite high, unless change to shorter aftermarket rear shocks & lower front forks.
2 stroker also. nt to my liking, imo.
hard to find a good one nowadays unless buy new.

eh, not to my liking unless its a 250 version.
but only for the eyes, not straddling it.

the jason i noe frm p/t night class, subject: PM?

Wowww. Hahaha, thank you for all the information and advice. Will definately take note and apply. Next lesson 6's next Tuesday!

Mm, I like the size of RXZ, but I dont really want a 2 stroke. The fuel tank part is like a little slimmer too! Any other bikes which are slim like that too? I like that size.

=P

outing, er go eat lo.. den most of the time will find place relax relax, chit chat.. get some snack and drink along.. haha
sometime boardgames? hahaha

I see. Does sound relaxing. =P Hope you guys meet soon!!

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