2B at BBDC or CDC?

[Siphon]

On 6/21/2022 at 11:36 PM, Janeoh said:

anyway...that was orientation and I think out of 21 ppl, maybe half were in their mid-20s and the other 25% are > 30 and the other 25% 18-24. 5 were females, the rest males. Very soon I can set primary problem sum liao. 

how many were trainers? ‍‍‍‍

On 6/21/2022 at 9:57 PM, snooptrader said:

 

I agree that have to wear stretch jeans... Yup... I think I will wear jacket only on the fact that taking a tumble won't have abrasions except that the jacket would be worn out. I'll go with T-shirt though... need to get my helmet... My weekend trip overseas may be cancelled. and if is.. I will do my photo on this Saturday.. and then focus on doing more lessons if possible....

Ah wait ah… you’ll be wearing arm and knee guards. Those for roller blading type. If u don’t mind sharing then no need to buy… else like me I prefer to just have my own set and just bring it every time I go for class.

just get a pair of arm sock, guards and wear jeans. You’re set for 2B. Arm socks is cooling and looks cool too. Hehehe

 

23 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

LOL.. SSDC why will get heat stroke? Supposed to be sheltered so better?

I wish if really after lesson will lost 3KG sia...

Cause no air flow… imagine all the bikes, cars and lorry engine running and all the hot air stuck at ground floor with no wind… tell me hot or not?

Edited June 22, 2022 by Siphon

[Janeoh]

1 hour ago, Siphon said:

how many were trainers? ‍‍‍‍

Hahaha funny  

just realise that I cannot book my lesson one until I get my eyes checked! And the system's date is now end July. I keep resetting also no use... can't book. After that then I have so squat at the booking site to get a time slot I want. My hb thinks it's too difficult to do together liao he'll probably take two years just to get the slots he wants  

Now, we have time to shop for helmet, guards and gloves... 

[Siphon]

41 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Hahaha funny  

just realise that I cannot book my lesson one until I get my eyes checked! And the system's date is now end July. I keep resetting also no use... can't book. After that then I have so squat at the booking site to get a time slot I want. My hb thinks it's too difficult to do together liao he'll probably take two years just to get the slots he wants  

Now, we have time to shop for helmet, guards and gloves... 

odd... why didn't they take your eyesight test when you register... 

For gloves, get one that fits. Its important because you need to control your throttle and clutch well. And being able to feel it is important. If you are getting a leather pair, it can be a little tight because it will stretch. 

For a start... personally I would recommend you to get packages to kick start the learning. Nothing too fancy, just to get a feel and know what you want eventually. You'll want a helmet to fit your bike color eventually and gloves that is nice and cozy. So i would recommend this as a start. I think the sapphire evo package looks decent. 

https://helmetboys.com/collections/student-learner-packages

 

After that... 

There are some shops which are more popular among the bikers in sg. 

Here's a few headsup and clue what its like in each shop IMO. 

Motoworld - Free and easy nice place to shop around and is big enough. Alot of non PSB approved helmet. So look before you buy. 

LimAhBoy/Regina - Hard to find parking, don't expect any service. You need to know what you want, get it and move along. 

Chong Aik - Quite cozy, but pricy. Service ok depending on who's there. Parking by the road side. need to wait a bit. 

Racing World - Atas price... for branded items... Kinda like walking into the LV of motorcycle gears imo... great service. But overpriced. Easy to find parking. 

Motoburner - Lesser known shop but the owner does carry some pretty good stuff. 

 

 

[Nakuru]

1 hour ago, Janeoh said:

Hahaha funny  

just realise that I cannot book my lesson one until I get my eyes checked! And the system's date is now end July. I keep resetting also no use... can't book. After that then I have so squat at the booking site to get a time slot I want. My hb thinks it's too difficult to do together liao he'll probably take two years just to get the slots he wants  

Now, we have time to shop for helmet, guards and gloves... 

The system's date will always show like the end of next month but they release slots weekly de.. try check around 8-10am or 5-9pm.. last time it was during those timing.. best is faster go down n get the eyes checked etc ba.. at least open up the slots liao then can book.. 

[Janeoh]

6 hours ago, Siphon said:

odd... why didn't they take your eyesight test when you register... 

For gloves, get one that fits. Its important because you need to control your throttle and clutch well. And being able to feel it is important. If you are getting a leather pair, it can be a little tight because it will stretch. 

For a start... personally I would recommend you to get packages to kick start the learning. Nothing too fancy, just to get a feel and know what you want eventually. You'll want a helmet to fit your bike color eventually and gloves that is nice and cozy. So i would recommend this as a start. I think the sapphire evo package looks decent. 

https://helmetboys.com/collections/student-learner-packages

 

After that... 

There are some shops which are more popular among the bikers in sg. 

Here's a few headsup and clue what its like in each shop IMO. 

Motoworld - Free and easy nice place to shop around and is big enough. Alot of non PSB approved helmet. So look before you buy. 

LimAhBoy/Regina - Hard to find parking, don't expect any service. You need to know what you want, get it and move along. 

Chong Aik - Quite cozy, but pricy. Service ok depending on who's there. Parking by the road side. need to wait a bit. 

Racing World - Atas price... for branded items... Kinda like walking into the LV of motorcycle gears imo... great service. But overpriced. Easy to find parking. 

Motoburner - Lesser known shop but the owner does carry some pretty good stuff. 

 

 

Thank you for all the tips! Much needed!!

that's exactly what I told my hb!!! Then the should only allow you to confirm enrollment after the eye sight test or only have orientation slots during eye sight test hours!! He asked my why we didn't book one during those hours I said cos there weren't any available! Everything I saw available (after stalking the site) is outside of eyesight test hours. If can get the eyesight test slots, don't even need to make Appt for the test! It comes w the class.

6 hours ago, Nakuru said:

The system's date will always show like the end of next month but they release slots weekly de.. try check around 8-10am or 5-9pm.. last time it was during those timing.. best is faster go down n get the eyes checked etc ba.. at least open up the slots liao then can book.. 

okie... shall check during that timing and see if there's a pattern. 

right now going for the eyesight test is not "up to me"... have to wait for the Appt date and time we got. 

[Nakuru]

26 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Thank you for all the tips! Much needed!!

that's exactly what I told my hb!!! Then the should only allow you to confirm enrollment after the eye sight test or only have orientation slots during eye sight test hours!! He asked my why we didn't book one during those hours I said cos there weren't any available! Everything I saw available (after stalking the site) is outside of eyesight test hours. If can get the eyesight test slots, don't even need to make Appt for the test! It comes w the class.

okie... shall check during that timing and see if there's a pattern. 

right now going for the eyesight test is not "up to me"... have to wait for the Appt date and time we got. 

Cos usually it will be done together during enrolment de.. when u take the booklet tt time, the counter will also take the eye test together..

Hope u n hb get the correct slot together soon ba

[adesmond2]

10 hours ago, Siphon said:

how many were trainers? ‍‍‍‍

Ah wait ah… you’ll be wearing arm and knee guards. Those for roller blading type. If u don’t mind sharing then no need to buy… else like me I prefer to just have my own set and just bring it every time I go for class.

just get a pair of arm sock, guards and wear jeans. You’re set for 2B. Arm socks is cooling and looks cool too. Hehehe

 

Cause no air flow… imagine all the bikes, cars and lorry engine running and all the hot air stuck at ground floor with no wind… tell me hot or not?

Dun share bah.. I remember back in my days of 2B.. I used CDC guard and helmet during my first lesson.. (because lazy to bring to and from) My head and wherever the guard touches gone smelly for the whole day.. I have a sensitive nose.. So cannot tahan sia..

 okok. hot hot... 

 

9 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Hahaha funny  

just realise that I cannot book my lesson one until I get my eyes checked! And the system's date is now end July. I keep resetting also no use... can't book. After that then I have so squat at the booking site to get a time slot I want. My hb thinks it's too difficult to do together liao he'll probably take two years just to get the slots he wants  

Now, we have time to shop for helmet, guards and gloves... 

Yes.. definitely need to check eyes.. 

Best Prices/worthiness.

Helmet = Retail store

Guard = Carousel (Brand new)

Gloves = 3rd party shopping website

 

8 hours ago, Siphon said:

odd... why didn't they take your eyesight test when you register... 

For gloves, get one that fits. Its important because you need to control your throttle and clutch well. And being able to feel it is important. If you are getting a leather pair, it can be a little tight because it will stretch. 

For a start... personally I would recommend you to get packages to kick start the learning. Nothing too fancy, just to get a feel and know what you want eventually. You'll want a helmet to fit your bike color eventually and gloves that is nice and cozy. So i would recommend this as a start. I think the sapphire evo package looks decent. 

https://helmetboys.com/collections/student-learner-packages

 

After that... 

There are some shops which are more popular among the bikers in sg. 

Here's a few headsup and clue what its like in each shop IMO. 

Motoworld - Free and easy nice place to shop around and is big enough. Alot of non PSB approved helmet. So look before you buy. 

LimAhBoy/Regina - Hard to find parking, don't expect any service. You need to know what you want, get it and move along. 

Chong Aik - Quite cozy, but pricy. Service ok depending on who's there. Parking by the road side. need to wait a bit. 

Racing World - Atas price... for branded items... Kinda like walking into the LV of motorcycle gears imo... great service. But overpriced. Easy to find parking. 

Motoburner - Lesser known shop but the owner does carry some pretty good stuff. 

 

 

Yeah lor.. I remembered I enrol that time, also test my eyes at the same time..

Yes.. Glove definitely go with durian glove (the best feeling) but go 3rd party website to choose those colourful ones or nicer ones.. 

For me, my palm is huge.. so no mesh/leather glove available for me online..

 

 

7 hours ago, Nakuru said:

The system's date will always show like the end of next month but they release slots weekly de.. try check around 8-10am or 5-9pm.. last time it was during those timing.. best is faster go down n get the eyes checked etc ba.. at least open up the slots liao then can book.. 

 

1 hour ago, Nakuru said:

Cos usually it will be done together during enrolment de.. when u take the booklet tt time, the counter will also take the eye test together..

Hope u n hb get the correct slot together soon ba

Yeah lor.. I also same timing.. *back in the days no online... hahaha... Only can book physically with them over counters or they machines outside the office at CDC..

[Janeoh]

1 hour ago, Nakuru said:

Cos usually it will be done together during enrolment de.. when u take the booklet tt time, the counter will also take the eye test together..

Hope u n hb get the correct slot together soon ba

Now enrollment online I guess cdc forgot about this told hb then enrollment date shouldn't start until eye sight done otherwise like this another month wasted. 

9 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

Dun share bah.. I remember back in my days of 2B.. I used CDC guard and helmet during my first lesson.. (because lazy to bring to and from) My head and wherever the guard touches gone smelly for the whole day.. I have a sensitive nose.. So cannot tahan sia..

Now Covid no more sharing. But forget to bring, can rent

11 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

Yes.. Glove definitely go with durian glove (the best feeling) but go 3rd party website to choose those colourful ones or nicer ones

the instructor did intro the durian glove

12 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

Yes.. definitely need to check eyes.. 

Best Prices/worthiness.

Helmet = Retail store

Guard = Carousel (Brand new)

Gloves = 3rd party shopping website

Got it thanks!

[adesmond2]

15 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Now enrollment online I guess cdc forgot about this told hb then enrollment date shouldn't start until eye sight done otherwise like this another month wasted. 

Now Covid no more sharing. But forget to bring, can rent

the instructor did intro the durian glove

Got it thanks!

I don't wan to rent.. I wonder if it smells badly also...

Once you wear the durian glove.. that's something you preferred comparing to any other mesh or leather glove.. cuz it's alot easier to move your fingers.. I got my grey Uncuttable (durian) gloves online.. I cannot tahan see the white.. abit ugly to my preferences.. haha..

[Janeoh]

38 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

I don't wan to rent.. I wonder if it smells badly also...

Once you wear the durian glove.. that's something you preferred comparing to any other mesh or leather glove.. cuz it's alot easier to move your fingers.. I got my grey Uncuttable (durian) gloves online.. I cannot tahan see the white.. abit ugly to my preferences.. haha..

Hmm uncuttable. I shall look at shopee can always keep in the car for "emergencies"

[adesmond2]

39 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Hmm uncuttable. I shall look at shopee can always keep in the car for "emergencies"

This is the exact one I brought..

Low priced and looks better then white.. haha..

[Janeoh]

38 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

This is the exact one I brought..

Low priced and looks better then white.. haha..

Thank you!!

[Nakuru]

Cdc from 2 yrs ago i sign up already dun provide helmet n guards.. ssdc still have but they r damn smelly.. lol 

[adesmond2]

5 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

Cdc from 2 yrs ago i sign up already dun provide helmet n guards.. ssdc still have but they r damn smelly.. lol 

Actually not that smelly on the spot, still within acceptable grounds.. but when you put on and ride around.. 5 min later.. you take out.. I think my head smells like smelly toufu from HK..  

 

[Nakuru]

Just now, adesmond2 said:

Actually not that smelly on the spot, still within acceptable grounds.. but when you put on and ride around.. 5 min later.. you take out.. I think my head smells like smelly toufu from HK..  

 

I walk past the rack only i can smell le lor.. somemore they on the fan to blow at the helmet n guard.. gg 

[adesmond2]

2 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

I walk past the rack only i can smell le lor.. somemore they on the fan to blow at the helmet n guard.. gg 

CDC slightly better.. Under the Sun.. hahaha...

[Siphon]

4 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Hmm uncuttable. I shall look at shopee can always keep in the car for "emergencies"

Haha true… but I strongly advise you and your hb to get a riding glove that has a the following. It will give you more confidence in case you fall.

 

1 palm protection. The lower part of the palm will go through the worst burn if you really fall. So a hard core protection there is good. 
2. Strong securing Mechanism. Not all Velcros last forever… so get one that’s good or get those with BOA system. I personally love those type to death. It’s a rotating knob that lets u tighten it. 
3. contour. Believe me when I say not all gloves are designed the same. A good pair fits your hands like a pair of glove. While the durian one will fit. It’s has 2 major flaws. First no securing mechanism and second no real protection.

 

im using Knox orsa if you need a reference for what I think is optimal. It’s about 100+ but it last forever…. And I ride daily. Even when it rains and gets wet it’s fine… just soggy when u remove it. But it dries up well. Weird how leather can be wet but not for some atas leather bags 

 

https://www.planet-knox.com/product/orsa-leather-mk2-ce-motorcycle-gloves/

Edited June 23, 2022 by Siphon

[adesmond2]

32 minutes ago, Siphon said:

Haha true… but I strongly advise you and your hb to get a riding glove that has a the following. It will give you more confidence in case you fall.

 

1 palm protection. The lower part of the palm will go through the worst burn if you really fall. So a hard core protection there is good. 
2. Strong securing Mechanism. Not all Velcros last forever… so get one that’s good or get those with BOA system. I personally love those type to death. It’s a rotating knob that lets u tighten it. 
3. contour. Believe me when I say not all gloves are designed the same. A good pair fits your hands like a pair of glove. While the durian one will fit. It’s has 2 major flaws. First no securing mechanism and second no real protection.

 

im using Knox orsa if you need a reference for what I think is optimal. It’s about 100+ but it last forever…. And I ride daily. Even when it rains and gets wet it’s fine… just soggy when u remove it. But it dries up well. Weird how leather can be wet but not for some atas leather bags 

 

https://www.planet-knox.com/product/orsa-leather-mk2-ce-motorcycle-gloves/

nice.. this glove is from Europe?

I just measurement my palm.. and I can fit! But need to try to know how comfortable it is.. Singapore retail store all the glove sooooo small.. XXL I also just nice with restrictive movement.

 

https://www.planet-knox.com/product/mens-urbane-pro-mk2-blk-blk-denim/

 

btw, it's abit off budget..

They have some very innovative ideas and ease of clothing/jackets.. 

[Nakuru]

20 minutes ago, Siphon said:

Haha true… but I strongly advise you and your hb to get a riding glove that has a the following. It will give you more confidence in case you fall.

 

1 palm protection. The lower part of the palm will go through the worst burn if you really fall. So a hard core protection there is good. 
2. Strong securing Mechanism. Not all Velcros last forever… so get one that’s good or get those with BOA system. I personally love those type to death. It’s a rotating knob that lets u tighten it. 
3. contour. Believe me when I say not all gloves are designed the same. A good pair fits your hands like a pair of glove. While the durian one will fit. It’s has 2 major flaws. First no securing mechanism and second no real protection.

 

im using Knox orsa if you need a reference for what I think is optimal. It’s about 100+ but it last forever…. And I ride daily. Even when it rains and gets wet it’s fine… just soggy when u remove it. But it dries up well. Weird how leather can be wet but not for some atas leather bags 

 

https://www.planet-knox.com/product/orsa-leather-mk2-ce-motorcycle-gloves/

I think for learner get like fox gloves can liao.. shld look at more comfort than protection as a learner.. too atas gear will become a burden when u haven grasp how to ride properly.. 

[Siphon]

3 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

I think for learner get like fox gloves can liao.. shld look at more comfort than protection as a learner.. too atas gear will become a burden when u haven grasp how to ride properly.. 

while I agree with you but I also have my “hind sight”.

my initial thought when I started learning I had the same thought until I bought this glove when I rode my phantom… I wish I had it because it gave me so much more confidence when riding.
On a few occasion those Velcro glove came loose when I was doing my salom and it’s like siao liao!!!! because salom has a lot of movement there on the throttle and really you won’t feel the glove much if it’s fitting your hand well securely. 
 

just sharing my experiences because somethings I wish I knew before haha… but it’s individuals decision and preference. I’m just sharing my own thoughts . 

26 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

nice.. this glove is from Europe?

I just measurement my palm.. and I can fit! But need to try to know how comfortable it is.. Singapore retail store all the glove sooooo small.. XXL I also just nice with restrictive movement.

Yeah! U can find some on Carousell. Don’t know how they bring in. I got mine from Motoburner a year back. He was clearing stock and my old pair the cable broke after 8 years? 

[Janeoh]

1 hour ago, Siphon said:

im using Knox orsa if you need a reference for what I think is optimal. It’s about 100+ but it last forever…. And I ride daily. Even when it rains and gets wet it’s fine… just soggy when u remove it. But it dries up well. Weird how leather can be wet but not for some atas leather bags 

 

https://www.planet-knox.com/product/orsa-leather-mk2-ce-motorcycle-gloves/

Thanks for the rec! Will check it out

56 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

I think for learner get like fox gloves can liao.. shld look at more comfort than protection as a learner.. too atas gear will become a burden when u haven grasp how to ride properly.. 

Is Fox a brand? Or like durian glove? Really need to visit a shop to find out more I checked helmet boys address... in sembawang!

48 minutes ago, Siphon said:

just sharing my experiences because somethings I wish I knew before haha… but it’s individuals decision and preference. I’m just sharing my own thoughts . 

1 hour ago, adesmond2 said:

For sure... my hb would probably like what u recommended while I'm more for the durian glove kind of person (mentality hahahahah). As for leather bags... hmm. What can I say cannot bring to learn riding

[adesmond2]

2 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Thanks for the rec! Will check it out

Is Fox a brand? Or like durian glove? Really need to visit a shop to find out more I checked helmet boys address... in sembawang!

centralise area for you will be

racing world (very near to CDC)

Motoworld at Ubi (Nearby CDC) 

Or Lim Ah boy (Jalan Besar - very crowded)

 

Fox is a brand.. usually can buy online..

[Janeoh]

2 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

centralise area for you will be

racing world (very near to CDC)

Motoworld at Ubi (Nearby CDC) 

Or Lim Ah boy (Jalan Besar - very crowded)

 

Fox is a brand.. usually can buy online..

cool! Ya... just googled. Was thinking motorburner nearby! and they close later! Usually I can only go out after I send the kids to bed. So all the other places close so early. 

this sat will be at lim ah boy area, will check them out. And at some point will also look at motorburner.... gonna look at Toyota also hahahahha same area  

For a while there I thought just buy from decathalon can liao

 

[adesmond2]

25 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

cool! Ya... just googled. Was thinking motorburner nearby! and they close later! Usually I can only go out after I send the kids to bed. So all the other places close so early. 

this sat will be at lim ah boy area, will check them out. And at some point will also look at motorburner.... gonna look at Toyota also hahahahha same area  

For a while there I thought just buy from decathalon can liao

 

just remember, half glove cannot ya..  

LOL.. sneak out while kids asleep.. bring them along la.. If you drive.. if not driving.. then it's ok.. too troublesome.. LOL...

 

[Janeoh]

4 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

just remember, half glove cannot ya..  

LOL.. sneak out while kids asleep.. bring them along la.. If you drive.. if not driving.. then it's ok.. too troublesome.. LOL...

 

Ya... this Saturday will have to bring youngest w me while another two are at some activity... as for nap time... hb not around to see also.... he needs to test helmet size