2B at BBDC or CDC?

[Janeoh]

42 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

end up i nv go suntec leh.. but i went punggol container for lunch just Now n i just cried the moment the waiter serve my food cos i realised its been 2 months since i last went out

Awww.... it's a good day for you then! Finally eating out

2 hours ago, snooptrader said:

Lesson 3.01

The weather was was really cloudy and thought that it was going to be one gloomy day. When reached BBDC, was early and carried the guards. Checked with the instructors on the need for guards, and it wasn't needed for this lesson and went back to keep the guards. By the time I got back to the holding area, wore the jersey and waited for the lesson to start. The weather ended up really nice and cool and not too sunny by the end of the lesson.

The instructor came and asked us to choose our bikes and get ready to ride off we stopped at the side where there was the "plank" and the cones (for the slalom course) 

The aim of the lesson was the ride across the plank and to do the slalom course. Before coming to this lesson, read the handbook that 3.01 was the plank and thought that it should be fine, it was not like a platform that moves, so didn't think much about it.

Now, didn't think much about it until one does it.. (for me personally)

Round one, got up, went up a third and went down the rest of the way. The next was the slalom which the rider was the start in 1st gear before moving to 2nd gear and just use the momentum of the gear to get through the course in under 6 seconds.

The slalom was something that was done with less drama and lots was going through the head on the "plank" rather than the slalom which was lesser of an issue, personally.

By the end of the 6 round, the inevitable was ... next lesson 3.01, which truly was needed, as was far from competent on the plank despite clearing the slalom on a bike which had a rough shifter. The thing is, the rider deficiency and not bike, as plank only requires gear 1 and clutch (no shifting), so rider skill wasn't up to scratch. 

Out of 6 rounds, managed to ride of the plank the whole way 2 (aka one third of all attempts) times and albeit, not smooth, like rushing it.. 

While this lesson wasn't cleared, enthusiasm wasn't dampened at all, as it's part of learning and trying to get a better control of the bike. It's the most humbling lesson as a straight line seems such a pedestrian thing....

Just to share the real experience where some bumps do occur... so next lesson will be 3.01.

 

 

That's really true about bikes, can't zone out at all.... have to be at the present all the time... well said.

Interesting read.... tomorrow evening we'll be going for our first Lesson 2 class I'm not sure I even remember how to ride a bike anymore. Been too long.

[Nakuru]

28 minutes ago, Siphon said:

ouch ouch ouch... get well and fully recovered soon! hurts to even read the damages...

Haha.. been spamming fish essences and bird nest n pain killers daily to get the body to heal fast.. full recovery need at least 6-12 months.. think by the time i recover can go try for 2a already

18 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Awww.... it's a good day for you then! Finally eating out

Haha ya.. i haven been eating much cos the thoughts of eating tabao food really starts to disgust me.. so today finally mustered the courage to go out.. toilet is a headache thou cos everywhere is dirty..

[Janeoh]

52 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

Haha ya.. i haven been eating much cos the thoughts of eating tabao food really starts to disgust me.. so today finally mustered the courage to go out.. toilet is a headache thou cos everywhere is dirty..

Think mall toilets still not so bad

[snooptrader]

1 hour ago, Siphon said:

for Class 2B... hehee... lemme give you a cheat. But its not goner work for Class 2A and Class 2. So you'll need to work on it more when you go next level. 

 

1. Move off with confidence, 1st Gear, half clutch and VROOOOOMMMM.

2. GRIP TANK with thighs. (This is VERY important because it makes u become 1 with the bike)

3. Go up the Plank,

4. Clutch IN FULLY. (hold the throttle at a lower rpm just in case still need more power can half clutch).

5.  Look far ahead,

6. Just let the bike roll all the way to the end. If need to slow down just tap your REAR brakes. 

 

for 2A & 2... well you will need to slow down the bike because you need 8s & 10s on the plank. So rolling to the end will be too fast without braking haha... 

At no point of time should you be using your FRONT brakes. NEVER. EVER press that front brake on the plank. You'll just lose balance. 

If you fall off the plank. Just half clutch, pick up speed and keep those thigh tight on the tank and ride off. Your bike will self upright once there's speed. 

 

All the best!

Thanks very much! So far, did not try to grab the front brakes… once I know it’s going off, just let it go and ride straight… didn’t stall… just not straight (I can imagine the jokes already  ) .

Must try gripping the tank hard and see how it goes from there.. trying to recall if I leaned forward or not.. but no matter what… CMI riding today; in a nutshell for plank.. by yours truly … no excuse, just go for it again  

1 hour ago, Janeoh said:

Interesting read.... tomorrow evening we'll be going for our first Lesson 2 class I'm not sure I even remember how to ride a bike anymore. Been too long.

Thanks @Janeoh … I’m sure you will be fine… as long as you enjoy the bike… we will always want to go back… it’s like driving, some don’t like it, but I still enjoy pressing the ignition button.   It’s like when I start my terminal; same feeling, to work / at work, still enjoy it.  

[snooptrader]

57 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

Haha.. been spamming fish essences and bird nest n pain killers daily to get the body to heal fast.. full recovery need at least 6-12 months.. think by the time i recover can go try for 2a already

Haha ya.. i haven been eating much cos the thoughts of eating tabao food really starts to disgust me.. so today finally mustered the courage to go out.. toilet is a headache thou cos everywhere is dirty..

Best excuse to eat bird nest… had a lot of it too recently…. Family join birthdays… and just make myself feel better today. You will recover before 2A, I’m sure… The sounds of the 2s sound so different… It’s nice to train with the 2As and 2s… the exhaust excite me..  

You also a clean toilet freak; like me… I seldom go toilets outside… … Unlike Japan.. the toilets are super clean… That’s one thing I really have to give them credit for… 

[Janeoh]

I didn't know simulator training costs soooo much! I just booked mine for one month's time

and cannot do back to back sessions... so the time commitment for doing 3 in the same time frame is 2hr 10 mins (includes 2 X 20min breaks)

[Nakuru]

16 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Think mall toilets still not so bad

Depends lor.. most places quite disgusting.. 

16 hours ago, snooptrader said:

Best excuse to eat bird nest… had a lot of it too recently…. Family join birthdays… and just make myself feel better today. You will recover before 2A, I’m sure… The sounds of the 2s sound so different… It’s nice to train with the 2As and 2s… the exhaust excite me..  

You also a clean toilet freak; like me… I seldom go toilets outside… … Unlike Japan.. the toilets are super clean… That’s one thing I really have to give them credit for… 

Haha ya.. i bought 48 bottles.. not the top notch type but still bird nest with collagen so hope it helps with healing better.. 

I prob dun have the strength to support the 2a thou.. both legs doing fine oso no strength already now no more calf muscle on left leg i think lagi worst

Ya.. at least u have the option to stand leh.. us woman cannot leh.. last time i will half squat but now totally cannot.. hahaha 

6 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

I didn't know simulator training costs soooo much! I just booked mine for one month's time

and cannot do back to back sessions... so the time commitment for doing 3 in the same time frame is 2hr 10 mins (includes 2 X 20min breaks)

The sim is pretty stupid considering its only like 10 min for each session n then u have to do 3 in 3 diff session.. something tt u can actually finish in 30min but they drag to waste ppl time n money..

[Janeoh]

2 hours ago, Nakuru said:

The sim is pretty stupid considering its only like 10 min for each session n then u have to do 3 in 3 diff session.. something tt u can actually finish in 30min but they drag to waste ppl time n money..

Ya... i suspect so. But no choice need to do, just do lah. Bring a book while waiting....

[Siphon]

22 hours ago, snooptrader said:

Must try gripping the tank hard and see how it goes from there.. trying to recall if I leaned forward or not.. but no matter what…

Don't lean forward, nor backward. Just stay straight and look forward. Far enough to keep your eyepoint in front so you can ride straight and be able to make minor steering movements to the steering bar.

Remember, where you look is where you will end up. This will be more real when you do your U-turn.

*hint* Look at the floor and you'll end up there. hahaha...

Look at where you wanna go and there you'll be. 

Edited August 22, 2022 by Siphon

[snooptrader]

2 hours ago, Siphon said:

Don't lean forward, nor backward. Just stay straight and look forward. Far enough to keep your eyepoint in front so you can ride straight and be able to make minor steering movements to the steering bar.

Remember, where you look is where you will end up. This will be more real when you do your U-turn.

*hint* Look at the floor and you'll end up there. hahaha...

Look at where you wanna go and there you'll be. 

I’ll let you know again.. honestly, I don’t just want to “clear” the lesson, but to acquire the competency in an enduring manner… prepared to try again and again… thanks much and will share the trials and tribulations…

[Janeoh]

13 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

I’ll let you know again.. honestly, I don’t just want to “clear” the lesson, but to acquire the competency in an enduring manner… prepared to try again and again… thanks much and will share the trials and tribulations…

Today we went for our Lesson 2 and it continues to be stressful for me because it's been more than two weeks since our last class and I'm super rusty

Anyway, the instructor said we can keep booking and practicing during our revisions also. He said he understands that trying to get all these slots are not easy... he said revision (I suppose lesson 5?) will be when we can get competent.

[Nakuru]

2 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Today we went for our Lesson 2 and it continues to be stressful for me because it's been more than two weeks since our last class and I'm super rusty

Anyway, the instructor said we can keep booking and practicing during our revisions also. He said he understands that trying to get all these slots are not easy... he said revision (I suppose lesson 5?) will be when we can get competent.

Revision should unlock when u pass lesson 4 cos lesson 5 is circuit test.. pass that and u can go for road lessons.. 

5 hours ago, Siphon said:

*hint* Look at the floor and you'll end up there. hahaha...

Im the type that have to look down for planks.. only then i can balance w/o falling off.. other stations i will look pretty far.. hahaha

[Janeoh]

4 hours ago, Nakuru said:

Revision should unlock when u pass lesson 4 cos lesson 5 is circuit test.. pass that and u can go for road lessons.. 

Im the type that have to look down for planks.. only then i can balance w/o falling off.. other stations i will look pretty far.. hahaha

Ah... so that's it... hopefully then can practice more. 

Scared... I need to get my lessons to be closer. If not really cannot ride, Lesson 3 sounds like it'll be a disaster. 

[Siphon]

16 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Ah... so that's it... hopefully then can practice more. 

Scared... I need to get my lessons to be closer. If not really cannot ride, Lesson 3 sounds like it'll be a disaster. 

revisions are alot more relaxing really. cause you get to do everything at your own pace and its just enjoying the ride as well. No one to tell you what to do every moment... just go to the station you wanna practise and keep doing it until you shiok hehehe

20 hours ago, Nakuru said:

Im the type that have to look down for planks.. only then i can balance w/o falling off.. other stations i will look pretty far.. hahaha

Wah... I never tried actually... i feel if i look down i'll just bwang even now... hahaha differently wired 

23 hours ago, snooptrader said:

I’ll let you know again.. honestly, I don’t just want to “clear” the lesson, but to acquire the competency in an enduring manner… prepared to try again and again… thanks much and will share the trials and tribulations…

get to the revisions. That's where you'll gain self mastery hehee

[snooptrader]

14 minutes ago, Siphon said:

get to the revisions. That's where you'll gain self mastery hehee

Was thinking that getting a license in Singapore is really a commitment and I was speaking to a client today and she’s getting her driving license.. I’ll be flying off soon and will be probably miss one weekend of lesson… I’ve already booked the next lesson and can’t wait to get onto the bike again…  Of course, the learner bike is no fast thing… but challenges are always fun and I guess humans like to push ourselves… Keep your insights coming… it will help the n00bs here.. thanks again! 

[adesmond2]

On 8/18/2022 at 7:54 PM, Siphon said:

yup.. thats why those SSDC surprises by those cars and lorries are pretty good training really. They will SUDDENLY stop to reverse... hahaa hope BBDC and CDC have similar experiences too

CDC used to have that.. for outside when vehicles suddenly will u-turn.. but I think they change the route to a safer route...

 

On 8/21/2022 at 6:44 PM, snooptrader said:

That's really true about bikes, can't zone out at all.... have to be at the present all the time... well said.

indeed.. I zone out once when I was touring.. technically speaking.. micro sleep.. (next moment I open my eyes) I'm behind a truck.. so... make sure you have ample of rest and stop and do a sleep of 1-2 hours if needed.

 

On 8/22/2022 at 2:26 PM, Janeoh said:

I didn't know simulator training costs soooo much! I just booked mine for one month's time

and cannot do back to back sessions... so the time commitment for doing 3 in the same time frame is 2hr 10 mins (includes 2 X 20min breaks)

 

On 8/22/2022 at 5:01 PM, Janeoh said:

Ya... i suspect so. But no choice need to do, just do lah. Bring a book while waiting....

I believe it's more like allowing you to "feel" like what's an accident like.. before you really get into one...

[Nakuru]

On 8/23/2022 at 6:24 AM, Janeoh said:

Ah... so that's it... hopefully then can practice more. 

Scared... I need to get my lessons to be closer. If not really cannot ride, Lesson 3 sounds like it'll be a disaster. 

Haha ya.. cdc's lesson 3 is quite packed.. 3 or 4 stations in 1 lesson if i not wrong? Really need to get use to the clutch n changing of gear.. not to forget u need to check ur blindspot for almost everything u do.. eventually it will become a muscle memory

18 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

I believe it's more like allowing you to "feel" like what's an accident like.. before you really get into one...

Not really leh.. its very different sia..

[Janeoh]

2 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

I believe it's more like allowing you to "feel" like what's an accident like.. before you really get into one...

Seriously to let me get a feel of what it's like to be in an accident?? I scared liao. I drive 20+ Years also no need that experience... ‍

2 hours ago, Nakuru said:

Haha ya.. cdc's lesson 3 is quite packed.. 3 or 4 stations in 1 lesson if i not wrong? Really need to get use to the clutch n changing of gear.. not to forget u need to check ur blindspot for almost everything u do.. eventually it will become a muscle memory

We'll see.... I managed to get lesson for next week. I know I'll just buang the first lesson it's like for remembering how to ride the bike. 
 

my car is in the workshop at kaki Bukit.... anyway, the workshop was surrounded by bike shops!

I slowly browse thru while walking out to the main road... the Honda monkey ($18k) is so cute. but single rider and manual.... there was a super cub ($17+k) and the Vespa was also $18k. 
Took a photo

Then I walked past this...

and I thought sup this up also very nice

[Nakuru]

18 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Seriously to let me get a feel of what it's like to be in an accident?? I scared liao. I drive 20+ Years also no need that experience... ‍

We'll see.... I managed to get lesson for next week. I know I'll just buang the first lesson it's like for remembering how to ride the bike. 
 

my car is in the workshop at kaki Bukit.... anyway, the workshop was surrounded by bike shops!

I slowly browse thru while walking out to the main road... the Honda monkey ($18k) is so cute. but single rider and manual.... there was a super cub ($17+k) and the Vespa was also $18k. 
Took a photo

Then I walked past this...

and I thought sup this up also very nice

Haha honda monkey n supercub uses the same engine as MSX n all is the same 125cc family.. didnt like monkey at first but after being able to ride my msx then i find monkey cute.. the red colour 1 is nicer.. sadly the coe made their prices damn stupid.. at 18k, u can buy a sports bike at higher cc liao.. 

[Janeoh]

1 hour ago, Nakuru said:

Haha honda monkey n supercub uses the same engine as MSX n all is the same 125cc family.. didnt like monkey at first but after being able to ride my msx then i find monkey cute.. the red colour 1 is nicer.. sadly the coe made their prices damn stupid.. at 18k, u can buy a sports bike at higher cc liao.. 

I don't want single seater and manual. So I will not buy that bike. At least clutchless lah

[adesmond2]

21 hours ago, Nakuru said:

 

Not really leh.. its very different sia..

diff kind of accidents.. LOLOL..

during that simulation.. I just ride over a tree branch... honestly.. everyday we see so many small tree branch.. just ride over and I fall in the simulation... =.='''

same with water/sand.. like this raining I cannot ride ah?

 

18 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Seriously to let me get a feel of what it's like to be in an accident?? I scared liao. I drive 20+ Years also no need that experience... ‍

We'll see.... I managed to get lesson for next week. I know I'll just buang the first lesson it's like for remembering how to ride the bike. 
 

my car is in the workshop at kaki Bukit.... anyway, the workshop was surrounded by bike shops!

I slowly browse thru while walking out to the main road... the Honda monkey ($18k) is so cute. but single rider and manual.... there was a super cub ($17+k) and the Vespa was also $18k. 
Took a photo

Then I walked past this...

and I thought sup this up also very nice

 

wow.. the price hor.... 17-18k... that was brand new bike for last year march for 2A.. but I brought 2nd hand.. so cheaper by half.. coe left till 2027.. so not that bad..

that van no more engine liaoz bah? or only for export...

 

18 hours ago, Nakuru said:

Haha honda monkey n supercub uses the same engine as MSX n all is the same 125cc family.. didnt like monkey at first but after being able to ride my msx then i find monkey cute.. the red colour 1 is nicer.. sadly the coe made their prices damn stupid.. at 18k, u can buy a sports bike at higher cc liao.. 

indeed... as mentioned above.. brand new bike last year 2A $17,999.. I recall cuz I was doing intensive research...

 

17 hours ago, Janeoh said:

I don't want single seater and manual. So I will not buy that bike. At least clutchless lah

LOL.. buy from carousel bah.. should be alot more cheaper..  

don't worry.. if need help in viewing.. ask here or telegram.. whoever is available should be able to drop by and see see look look for you.. 

[Nakuru]

4 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

diff kind of accidents.. LOLOL..

during that simulation.. I just ride over a tree branch... honestly.. everyday we see so many small tree branch.. just ride over and I fall in the simulation... =.='''

same with water/sand.. like this raining I cannot ride ah?

I skidded in the simulation also..

[adesmond2]

1 minute ago, Nakuru said:

I skidded in the simulation also..

yeah la.. doesn't make sense in that simulation.. if it's a HUGE tree branch.. then technically everyone will slow down and stop until someone come out from car/motorcycle and remove it. if it's a minor tree branch.. just ride over lor..

If raining = ponding everywhere lor.. dun tell me to stop at expressway lane 1 when there's ponding infront ah? I kanna bang from behind lor..  *The ponding doesn't goes away in seconds like simulation also.. LOLOL....

[Janeoh]

4 hours ago, Nakuru said:

I skidded in the simulation also..

I ask with utmost sincerity... how did u skid in the simulation? Like because of?? Never slow down? Oil? okay I don't know my bike lah so... I really ask cos dunno. AND what would happen in the simulation? 

[apogeeXX]

2 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

I ask with utmost sincerity... how did u skid in the simulation? Like because of?? Never slow down? Oil? okay I don't know my bike lah so... I really ask cos dunno. AND what would happen in the simulation? 

U will find yourself doing Tokyo drift on your bike in the sim

Edited August 26, 2022 by apogeeXX