<Ride> 4D3N Penang : 8 - 11 June 2011

[bfg1981]

I'm looking for kakis to ride up to Penang and back to SG, Avg Spd 140 - 160kmh. Intent to OTOT once check-in.

 

Max 5 bikes, preferable Class 2A & 2. Hope to keep it a small group.

 

Date: 8 - 11 June 2011

Time to meet: 5am

Venue. GP Esso

Hotel: Tune Hotel (100 Jalan Burmah , Georgetown, 10400)

Price: Est. SGD 56++ per night (according to Asiarooms)

Closing Date: 30 Apr

 

 

Interested pls PM me ur bike class, hp, email and name, 1 or 2 pple, type of room (twin/double).

 

P.S: I'm riding to there for the 1st time.

 

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As at 16 Apr

 

Most probably I'll be planning as stated date, due to work commitment. Dear bros, please accept my sincere apologies.

 

As at 18 Apr

Name List

1) bfg1981 (Burgman 650)

2) edmund (R6)

3) mike mazur (FJR)

4)

5)

Edited April 17, 2011 by bfg1981

[carlsberg70]

Hi Bro,

 

If you are going to Penang in June.

 

There is a Bike week from 24th to 26th June.

 

You could Plan a trip during this Bike week Period. It is really fun.

 

Cheer's,

Carl

[bfg1981]

Hi Bro,

 

If you are going to Penang in June.

 

There is a Bike week from 24th to 26th June.

 

You could Plan a trip during this Bike week Period. It is really fun.

 

Cheer's,

Carl

 

thanks bro

 

I'll see if there is any takers for my event. Otherwise I'll join during bike week.

[ckchin]

I go with you if join the bike week..more fun.

[playful]

m keen on goin to penang if in the bike week... 1st time goin there too... will keep a look out in tis thread...

[bfg1981]

m keen on goin to penang if in the bike week... 1st time goin there too... will keep a look out in tis thread...

 

Thanks bro. Hope can travel with you too.

[skudai]

bike week would be good....im keeping a lookout too

[carlsberg70]

bike week would be good....im keeping a lookout too

 

I am going to miss this Penang Bike week due to work committment. : (

[ckchin]

Make a list.Who's confirm to go.

Name:

Bike model:

[edmund84]

[Ride] 4D3N Penang : 8 - 11 June 2011

I'm looking for kakis to ride up to Penang and back to SG, Avg Spd 140 - 160kmh. Intent to OTOT once check-in.

 

Max 5 bikes, preferable Class 2A & 2. Hope to keep it a small group.

 

Date: 8 - 11 June 2011

Time to meet: 5am

Venue. GP Esso

Hotel: Tune Hotel (100 Jalan Burmah , Georgetown, 10400)

Price: Est. SGD 56++ per night (according to Asiarooms)

Closing Date: 30 Apr

 

 

Interested pls PM me ur bike class, hp, email and name, 1 or 2 pple, type of room (twin/double).

 

P.S: I'm riding to there for the 1st time.

 

************************************************** ***********************************

 

As at 16 Apr

 

Most probably I'll be planning as stated date, due to work commitment. Dear bros, please accept my sincere apologies.

 

 

Name List

1) bfg1981 (Burgman 650)

2) edmund

3) mike mazur

4)

5)

[edmund84]

yo bro ST, had some problems finding your thread. i added my buddy and my name liaoz. btw mine R6 then my buddy FJR

[wavecamel]

hi bfg1981 im keen to join in but not sure how much to bring as this is my first time to ride north very newbie in touring.....so i hope u can help give some tips wat i need to bring along n how much cash is needed....cheers

[bfg1981]

hi bfg1981 im keen to join in but not sure how much to bring as this is my first time to ride north very newbie in touring.....so i hope u can help give some tips wat i need to bring along n how much cash is needed....cheers

 

 

hi bro

 

most probably I'll b bringing abt a few hundred SGD. There will definitely be balance after the trip. This exclude your bike's fuel consumption to and fro.

 

A full face helmet, touring apparels and a pair of gloves is strongly advisable.

 

 

More info can be found here.

 

Hope to c u soon.

[bfg1981]

LAST 2 DAYS!!!!! 2 more slots!!!

[bfg1981]

Registration closed!!!!

 

Happy Labour Day!!!

[bfg1981]

Here are the photos

[wait4me]

the penang hill tram tickets so much difference from local right ?

[bfg1981]

RM8 for locals, rm30 for foreigners

 

the penang hill tram tickets so much difference from local right ?

[RX1000]

Here are the photos

 

how long is the journey to reach there from GP Esso/Petronas? Which route? Care to share about ur ride to Penang. I wanted to try to go there. First time going..

[bfg1981]

how long is the journey to reach there from GP Esso/Petronas? Which route? Care to share about ur ride to Penang. I wanted to try to go there. First time going..

 

 

hi. sorry for the late reply.

 

1st day:

meet 5am at GP esso. went abt 100kmh till machap for breakfast as its still dark. Think was ard 730am when we set off from machap.

Ard 11am reach KL to meet a friend. Detour to Lata Kinjang Waterfall.

ard 1730 check in at Penang

 

2nd day;

Visit to Kek Si Temple. had wanted to go up Penang Hill by bike, but its not allowed when we reach the base of hill. went to tram station instead but 1/2 sian by the super long Q.

Decided go lunch at Gurney Plaza's Clinic Cafe. Lobo there a while cos got free wifi.

Went Reclining Buddha Temple and Burma Temples.

Dinner at Red Garden. Back to hotel to park bike.

Night stroll along High court area.

 

3rd day;

started quite late ard 10am as every1 was tired. had breakfast ard 8am.

took our time to penang hill tram. This time not v long as previously.

Weather is kind enough and started to downpour as soon as we start to leave Penang Hill. Bobian, have to wait abt 40mins

On the move again once the rain cleared.

Next stop, Air Terjun Waterfall. V small and ulu one though. but along the way, u get to see great seaview along batu ferringhi beach, nice phototaking site at Telok Bahang Dam and nice winding road to waterfall.

by the time finish, was ard 3pm. went to a hotel along batu ferringhi to admire their beach and have a rest and drink.

Dinner at Gurney Drive hawker center for their famous laksa and rojak.

Early lights out.

 

 

4th and last day

forgo hotel's breakfast. checkout at 5am.

once cross penang brigde. went to mac for bf.

Hoot all the way to KL again. stopped for sight seeing at Putrajaya and sepang.

reach GP esso ard 1700hrs

Split up and home sweet home.

 

 

Total distance: ard 1700km

 

 

 

Waited so long yet over in a blink of eye......

Edited July 21, 2011 by bfg1981

[bfg1981]

ooppsss.........double post

Edited July 21, 2011 by bfg1981

[franz71]

hi bfg1981, I'm making this trip to Panang too in abt a week's time.

 

Up to KL I'm ok with the traffic since I've been up a few times, but North of KL I'm a noob. Can you kindly share if there are anything I should watch out for from Kl to Penang? Any info will be greatly appreciated! thks!

[bfg1981]

North of KL should be more smooth than to KL. get ready ur Touch-and-Go card at Penang brigde (Penang island direction from mainland)

 

hi bfg1981, I'm making this trip to Panang too in abt a week's time.

 

Up to KL I'm ok with the traffic since I've been up a few times, but North of KL I'm a noob. Can you kindly share if there are anything I should watch out for from Kl to Penang? Any info will be greatly appreciated! thks!

[franz71]

North of KL should be more smooth than to KL. get ready ur Touch-and-Go card at Penang brigde (Penang island direction from mainland)

 

Ok great thks! No surprises shud be great! chEERS!

[franz71]

Ok thks to bfg1981, no suprises for me. I rode 2 up to Penang 27-30 Sept. As mentioned Touch n Go card needed firstly at the first toll booth second link and much later at Penang Bridge. Riding time 6.5 hours but with stops for fueling & lunch the ride took abt 9 hours.

 

Route Second link to E2, exit at Nilai for E6(bypass KL), E35 (Guthrie Corridor Hwy) then onto E1 & finally E36 into Penang via the bridge.

No major dramas except 2 road blocks on the E1. First one was before Ipoh - just after Gopeng, the other was after Ipoh in the hilly stretch of the same hway. I noticed they stop vehicles on both sides of the road now...so look out for high beams to warn u.

 

The Guthrie Corridor Highway is the most deserted strech of the the entire ride....enjoy it!