2B at BBDC or CDC?

[Siphon]

Just now, snooptrader said:

True on the Man toys part… hahahah…

I’ll just get a mesh jacket with armor and ride carefully/defensively… street riding… no Number 46 here… who wanna overtake.. welcome… same for driving

Yeah man… just chill and ride/drive.
A lot of angry drivers on the road nowadays… some crazy ones love to tailgate me when I’m riding in the middle lane … most of the time I’ll just ignore. But sometimes… I’ll just let them smell smoke and disappear from their sight… just because I can only when there isn’t too many cars in front. Be safe even when you wanna be reckless

[Janeoh]

46 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

I'm above my mid-40s... but not 50 yet... lol... The only kid I have is myself... that is why can do this motorbike thingy...

hahahaha okay uncle, you go first as they say "age before beauty"

We have a few children, two of which are preschoolers Hence, I can't wait for them to get back to school. And I so need to do something that can allow myself to think without interruption - scuba diving used to be it but now I can hardly catch 3 hrs to myself so that's out. 

35 minutes ago, Siphon said:

Haha… have a nice little vespa or mp3 with a basket boot and ride around town right? My wife saw the ad and was tempted to take bike license… u fortunately her mom is still around so gotta Kiv  

We wanna get Honda cub no pillion. 

am just not gonna tell my mom until... she finds out

26 minutes ago, Siphon said:

The comfort of gold wing… is out of this world. But it’s huge… so other than riding out of sg.

Yeah... it's very comfortable I enjoyed it... as pillion. Can feel the "power" also without the noise and vibrations. 

Edited June 21, 2022 by Janeoh
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[adesmond2]

48 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

I'm above my mid-40s... but not 50 yet... lol... The only kid I have is myself... that is why can do this motorbike thingy...

People will steal helmet?? Woah.. on the bike.. I like Street Fighter bikes as the handling is perceived to be good by looks (my impression and not fact)

Yes.. used to be worse.. my friend who is a doing delivery.. half way his trip, his smelly,cmi filled with scratches helmet got stolen.. 

nowadays camera everywhere.. so.. people are more "aware"..

 

37 minutes ago, Siphon said:

Man Toys  

get a nice leather jacket and ride around at night thou I regretted cause it’s still damm hot… hahahaa I just wear my mesh jacket whenever I ride now… Singapore weather and leather jackets aren’t friends… 

Haha… have a nice little vespa or mp3 with a basket boot and ride around town right? My wife saw the ad and was tempted to take bike license… u fortunately her mom is still around so gotta Kiv  

 

 The comfort of gold wing… is out of this world. But it’s huge… so other than riding out of sg. It’s quite painful to ride it in Singapore. Just like the can-am… make sense for riding those in Europe and USA. 
 

Harley… to me is just too noisy . Makes too much noise… my neighbors need their peace

It's a transportation and sorta of a toy.. hahaha.. I would say.. something that belong to us alone? (let's forget COE for this few years).. hahahaha..

Agreed on huge and really quite tiring to ride a CL2 in Singapore.. won't even get to change gear pass 4..

ok la.. it's the next level "achievement" unlock.. LOL.. But Harley not really for me.. when I get to 50s.. Maybe any scooter will do..

 

 

23 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

True on the Man toys part… hahahah…

I’ll just get a mesh jacket with armor and ride carefully/defensively… street riding… no Number 46 here… who wanna overtake.. welcome… same for driving

LOL.. faster get your license and can ride... 

[Nakuru]

20 hours ago, snooptrader said:

Just to share an update; attended the 1.01 Riding Theory lesson HBL (home based learning) from BBDC on Saturday. The instructor was pretty good and explained the blind spots of large vehicles and made me appreciate bikers more and their vulnerabilities. Also covered the importance of the free-play of the brakes, and the clutch (when declutching). 

I was pleasantly surprised at the usefulness of the course. I think I saw an expat who might be older than yours truly… 

Still have to go get my photo… which I think is preventing me from booking the practical lesson.. I also need to validate my 3 so as to be exempted from Basic Theory.. 

Looking to buy a helmet; considering the HJC RS9… 

yes.. dun hide in other vehicle's blindspot..... cannot see shit de.. 

suggest u go to the shops to try.. got quite a few around like motoworld / regina specialities / racing world / chong aik etc etc.. hjc is mainly at motoworld if im not wrong.. kaki bukit there. 

18 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

I still wan to ride to Thailand MHS... (one of my bucket list)

my husb oso.. he say after he get his class 2 n a class 2 bike we will ride go thai.. the thought of it makes my back starts to hurt liao sia.. lolol

2 hours ago, Siphon said:

get a nice leather jacket and ride around at night thou I regretted cause it’s still damm hot… hahahaa I just wear my mesh jacket whenever I ride now… Singapore weather and leather jackets aren’t friends… 

i oso wanted to get a leather jacket but the weather really.........  at night still ok but day time.. cannot sia.. 

1 hour ago, snooptrader said:

I’ll just get a mesh jacket with armor and ride carefully/defensively… street riding… no Number 46 here… who wanna overtake.. welcome… same for driving

got about 6 months for you to slowly see see look look n slowly standby then once u pass liao can buy bike go out ride liao haha 

[adesmond2]

17 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

 

my husb oso.. he say after he get his class 2 n a class 2 bike we will ride go thai.. the thought of it makes my back starts to hurt liao sia.. lolol

 

hahahahah.. you ride or you pillion?

if pillion.. ask him get a gold wing then you can watch movie and backrest support.. then install a drink holder/hooks and can drink/eat sneak if you wan.. 

If ride... then need to upgrade a bigger cc or more power bike ba..

For msx at NSH... I scare you kanna blow off the expressway by crosswind sia.. if your bike is too light.. 

[Nakuru]

10 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

hahahahah.. you ride or you pillion?

if pillion.. ask him get a gold wing then you can watch movie and backrest support.. then install a drink holder/hooks and can drink/eat sneak if you wan.. 

If ride... then need to upgrade a bigger cc or more power bike ba..

For msx at NSH... I scare you kanna blow off the expressway by crosswind sia.. if your bike is too light.. 

pillion la... but see how la.. no money no talk.. lol 

i doubt my MSX will ever go out from JB area lor..

[adesmond2]

5 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

pillion la... but see how la.. no money no talk.. lol 

i doubt my MSX will ever go out from JB area lor..

can la.. Desaru and Kulai.. near near ones alright.. but not too far out.. Malacca furthest but... just be careful of lorry/trucks/bus when they going to overtake you.. that's when the crosswind occurred..

[Nakuru]

33 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

can la.. Desaru and Kulai.. near near ones alright.. but not too far out.. Malacca furthest but... just be careful of lorry/trucks/bus when they going to overtake you.. that's when the crosswind occurred..

ya lor.. near near 1 still ok la.. go experience while i still young.. hahaha 

[adesmond2]

59 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

ya lor.. near near 1 still ok la.. go experience while i still young.. hahaha 

agreed.. when you hit every 10s.. your body get weaker and weaker..

so do anything you really wan to do and don't regret it..  

[snooptrader]

5 hours ago, Siphon said:

Yeah man… just chill and ride/drive.
A lot of angry drivers on the road nowadays… some crazy ones love to tailgate me when I’m riding in the middle lane … most of the time I’ll just ignore. But sometimes… I’ll just let them smell smoke and disappear from their sight… just because I can only when there isn’t too many cars in front. Be safe even when you wanna be reckless

Yup, I agree that bikes need to “pull away” when needed. It’s not about racing but to get out from a situation…. I see your bike… sure can smoke… hardly a car can beat a bike’s acceleration…  

 

5 hours ago, Janeoh said:

hahahaha okay uncle, you go first as they say "age before beauty"

We have a few children, two of which are preschoolers Hence, I can't wait for them to get back to school. And I so need to do something that can allow myself to think without interruption - scuba diving used to be it but now I can hardly catch 3 hrs to myself so that's out. 

We wanna get Honda cub no pillion. 

am just not gonna tell my mom until... she finds out

Yeah... it's very comfortable I enjoyed it... as pillion. Can feel the "power" also without the noise and vibrations. 

Yes, with kids, it’s hard to do a lot of things, but yet, they give so much joy. 

I was thinking of a scooter but I know if I want to go to 600cc bikes.. “2” is it.

So, will likely just get a MT-05; saw one on the road yesterday and it didn’t look half as bad as I thought with a box behind. The bike seems pretty nifty also. - this is funny  coming from a guy who doesn’t ride…. LOL… 

3 hours ago, Nakuru said:

yes.. dun hide in other vehicle's blindspot..... cannot see shit de.. 

suggest u go to the shops to try.. got quite a few around like motoworld / regina specialities / racing world / chong aik etc etc.. hjc is mainly at motoworld if im not wrong.. kaki bukit there. 

got about 6 months for you to slowly see see look look n slowly standby then once u pass liao can buy bike go out ride liao haha 

Yea, blind spot is really a scary thing in real life; especially when the rider is in others’. I think the RS9 looks pretty good with the built-in sunshades. 

Yes, will go and buy a jacket… I am not sure my mommy will allow me to buy bike…  Would look for a MT-15 to use for about 3 years or so…. 

[adesmond2]

5 hours ago, Siphon said:

Yeah man… just chill and ride/drive.
A lot of angry drivers on the road nowadays… some crazy ones love to tailgate me when I’m riding in the middle lane … most of the time I’ll just ignore. But sometimes… I’ll just let them smell smoke and disappear from their sight… just because I can only when there isn’t too many cars in front. Be safe even when you wanna be reckless

hi5! Same.. sometimes speed limit 90.. yet still got people tailgate de.. once I heard any zroom zroom sound.. I'll move to centre lane safely.. let them pass ba.. seems like alot of drivers are in the rush.. (Toilet, giving birth or etc etc) but nvm.. benefits of doubts ba.. Usually I ride at 90 (GPS speed) (which is quite fast compared to our speedometer)... 

I do agreed, need to make sure not too many cars even if wan to speed up.. 

 

52 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

Yup, I agree that bikes need to “pull away” when needed. It’s not about racing but to get out from a situation…. I see your bike… sure can smoke… hardly a car can beat a bike’s acceleration…  

 

Yes, with kids, it’s hard to do a lot of things, but yet, they give so much joy. 

I was thinking of a scooter but I know if I want to go to 600cc bikes.. “2” is it.

So, will likely just get a MT-05; saw one on the road yesterday and it didn’t look half as bad as I thought with a box behind. The bike seems pretty nifty also. - this is funny  coming from a guy who doesn’t ride…. LOL… 

Yea, blind spot is really a scary thing in real life; especially when the rider is in others’. I think the RS9 looks pretty good with the built-in sunshades. 

Yes, will go and buy a jacket… I am not sure my mommy will allow me to buy bike…  Would look for a MT-15 to use for about 3 years or so…. 

Yes.. GS1200 confirm can smoke most cars.. LOL..

600cc yes.. class 2... 2B up to 200cc.. 2A 201cc to 400cc 2 anything from 401cc and beyond..

 

MT15? So far only have Mt03 Mt07 Mt09 and MT10... our MT group is still asking where's MT05.. haha...

Yes.. MT15 not bad.. can consider it if you want to get a 2B to ride around..  

Don't ask for permission.. buy already.. ride a few days-weeks.. then ask her to see your bike downstairs.. haha... *That's what I did.. hahaha

[snooptrader]

1 minute ago, adesmond2 said:

hi5! Same.. sometimes speed limit 90.. yet still got people tailgate de.. once I heard any zroom zroom sound.. I'll move to centre lane safely.. let them pass ba.. seems like alot of drivers are in the rush.. (Toilet, giving birth or etc etc) but nvm.. benefits of doubts ba.. Usually I ride at 90 (GPS speed) (which is quite fast compared to our speedometer)... 

I do agreed, need to make sure not too many cars even if wan to speed up.. 

 

Yes.. GS1200 confirm can smoke most cars.. LOL..

600cc yes.. class 2... 2B up to 200cc.. 2A 201cc to 400cc 2 anything from 401cc and beyond..

 

MT15? So far only have Mt03 Mt07 Mt09 and MT10... our MT group is still asking where's MT05.. haha...

Yes.. MT15 not bad.. can consider it if you want to get a 2B to ride around..  

Don't ask for permission.. buy already.. ride a few days-weeks.. then ask her to see your bike downstairs.. haha... *That's what I did.. hahaha

Must learn your style of pulling “surprises”…. Hahaha… sure will be made to ride sparingly…. Hahahah…

GS1200… BMW… performance! 

[adesmond2]

4 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

Must learn your style of pulling “surprises”…. Hahaha… sure will be made to ride sparingly…. Hahahah…

GS1200… BMW… performance! 

haha.. this depends on how rebellion you are.. LOLOLOL...

I'm used to be someone who will not listen if it's not my way.. but I'll take into consideration...

Now, old already.. anything goes along the way.. if can, I'll give in.. if cannot.. you tell me what you wan me to do lor...

[snooptrader]

Just now, adesmond2 said:

haha.. this depends on how rebellion you are.. LOLOLOL...

I'm used to be someone who will not listen if it's not my way.. but I'll take into consideration...

Now, old already.. anything goes along the way.. if can, I'll give in.. if cannot.. you tell me what you wan me to do lor...

Truly sound like a biker! Hahahah… but bikers who ride years know how to survive! 

[adesmond2]

13 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

Truly sound like a biker! Hahahah… but bikers who ride years know how to survive! 

 ok la.. there's always a saying in the past.. buy first talk later..

 

[Nakuru]

8 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

Yea, blind spot is really a scary thing in real life; especially when the rider is in others’. I think the RS9 looks pretty good with the built-in sunshades. 

Yes, will go and buy a jacket… I am not sure my mommy will allow me to buy bike…  Would look for a MT-15 to use for about 3 years or so…. 

buy the jacket only when u ready to get the bike.. hahaha learner no need wear jacket.. too overkill le.. 

[adesmond2]

3 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

buy the jacket only when u ready to get the bike.. hahaha learner no need wear jacket.. too overkill le.. 

I once saw a 2B.. full face helmet, full jacket.. amour pants.. Luckily I haven't see one come in full racing suit..

[Siphon]

1 hour ago, Nakuru said:

buy the jacket only when u ready to get the bike.. hahaha learner no need wear jacket.. too overkill le.. 

I think in SSDC wear anything more than T-shirt will get heatstroke... I used to wear short sleeves and arm socks. cooling and comfortable. Jeans can get those more airy and stretchy material type. 

2B need to be able to focus more and see more... so open face and comfortable clothes along with a solid sole shoe is important. running shoes are ok for 2B and 2A... but class 2 when you wanna lift the bike on the stand. A solid sole is important. like those hiking shoes type. confirm will make it easier. You wear those nike soft soft sole... haha... good luck.  

1 hour ago, adesmond2 said:

I once saw a 2B.. full face helmet, full jacket.. amour pants.. Luckily I haven't see one come in full racing suit..

sauna la~ hahahaa after the lesson will lose about 3kg... 

[snooptrader]

6 hours ago, Nakuru said:

buy the jacket only when u ready to get the bike.. hahaha learner no need wear jacket.. too overkill le.. 

Hahahah; ok ok... just worried in case take a tumble... best though prevent abrasions... I'm quite particular about abrasions to be honest... I'm a pen pusher...
 

 

5 hours ago, Siphon said:

I think in SSDC wear anything more than T-shirt will get heatstroke... I used to wear short sleeves and arm socks. cooling and comfortable. Jeans can get those more airy and stretchy material type. 

2B need to be able to focus more and see more... so open face and comfortable clothes along with a solid sole shoe is important. running shoes are ok for 2B and 2A... but class 2 when you wanna lift the bike on the stand. A solid sole is important. like those hiking shoes type. confirm will make it easier. You wear those nike soft soft sole... haha... good luck.  

sauna la~ hahahaa after the lesson will lose about 3kg... 

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....

6 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

I once saw a 2B.. full face helmet, full jacket.. amour pants.. Luckily I haven't see one come in full racing suit..

Don't laugh leh... I won't mind full armor mesh and a good helmet... but ok, for 2B, I want instructor to see my guai face... There to learn safety and safely...

8 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

 ok la.. there's always a saying in the past.. buy first talk later..

 

Yes, that was how I learnt to build my first PC... which is what I am using now.. I'm like an adult in reverse... lol

[Nakuru]

33 minutes ago, snooptrader said:

Hahahah; ok ok... just worried in case take a tumble... best though prevent abrasions... I'm quite particular about abrasions to be honest... I'm a pen pusher...

Huh.. no la.. u wun be going so fast till u tumble until like tt la.. in the circuit the most u're only going around 30-40kmph nia.. somemore 1st lesson is teach u go around the nursery.. by then u would noe how to move around n change gear le.. shld take about 2-3 lesson 1 to control the bike.. after tt is the obstacle courses.. max u'll only be in gear 2.. even if u bang kerb the most u'll be jumping off the bike nia.. wun fly de.. if u cannot control the bike, u cannot go on the road also.. the bike wun just drop n make u fly when u're on the move. Most of the time it drop is when u bang kerb or lose balance when u stop.. 

Oh btw, just in case u all didnt noe.. dont buy the riding theory book.. u can download it from the spf website

https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Traffic/Traffic-Matters

Under the I'd like to know, find the online learning portal for the theory books. Its free

Edited June 21, 2022 by Nakuru

[Janeoh]

Just came back from the orientation. Now can book lesson one! But lesson one no slot ask me to check again for cancellations by Learners. like that wait until when sia. ‍

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. 

[Nakuru]

40 minutes ago, Janeoh said:

Just came back from the orientation. Now can book lesson one! But lesson one no slot ask me to check again for cancellations by Learners. like that wait until when sia. ‍

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. 

Surely will have 1 day they release alot of slots de.. when got chance try to ask when usually they release slot.. in the meantime just camp lor.. 

Hahaha.. ya.. usually not much females learn bike de.. 

[adesmond2]

14 hours ago, Siphon said:

I think in SSDC wear anything more than T-shirt will get heatstroke... I used to wear short sleeves and arm socks. cooling and comfortable. Jeans can get those more airy and stretchy material type. 

2B need to be able to focus more and see more... so open face and comfortable clothes along with a solid sole shoe is important. running shoes are ok for 2B and 2A... but class 2 when you wanna lift the bike on the stand. A solid sole is important. like those hiking shoes type. confirm will make it easier. You wear those nike soft soft sole... haha... good luck.  

sauna la~ hahahaa after the lesson will lose about 3kg... 

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

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

 

9 hours ago, snooptrader said:

Hahahah; ok ok... just worried in case take a tumble... best though prevent abrasions... I'm quite particular about abrasions to be honest... I'm a pen pusher...
 

 

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....

Don't laugh leh... I won't mind full armor mesh and a good helmet... but ok, for 2B, I want instructor to see my guai face... There to learn safety and safely...

Yes, that was how I learnt to build my first PC... which is what I am using now.. I'm like an adult in reverse... lol

of cuz.. protection will be good but at school.. abit overkill.. and if you fall at school.. your beautiful jacket and etc all "destroyed".. 

 

7 hours ago, Janeoh said:

Just came back from the orientation. Now can book lesson one! But lesson one no slot ask me to check again for cancellations by Learners. like that wait until when sia. ‍

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. 

CDC usually have slots de.. maybe cuz it's your orientation.. so not recorded yet? Check later and see got slots open up or not..  

woooo... still got 5 female.. I think back in the days.. usually only 1 female at any point of time only.. nowadays more and more ladies picking up riding..

 

6 hours ago, Nakuru said:

Surely will have 1 day they release alot of slots de.. when got chance try to ask when usually they release slot.. in the meantime just camp lor.. 

Hahaha.. ya.. usually not much females learn bike de.. 

yeah lor.. usually not much females...

[Nakuru]

8 minutes 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...

It is partially sheltered but the heat is trapped there.. + all the learner cars there.. whole circuit is just warm n stuffy.. 

[adesmond2]

5 minutes ago, Nakuru said:

It is partially sheltered but the heat is trapped there.. + all the learner cars there.. whole circuit is just warm n stuffy.. 

ohhhh.. so this is the con... stuffy... but ok la.. at least condition is "set".. haha..

CDC is all dependent on weather.. weather good all good.. weather hot, you perspire like no business.. rain = rain coat on or wet..