Seeking Expats and Locals for Day trips and Evening Rides

[achieve1ness]

Hi All,

 

Relatively new rider here looking for a community of expats or locals who enjoy going on evening rides or day trips, etc. I'm American and bought my first bike here in SG about 9 months ago, (2009 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2). I got my license back in the states about a month before moving here and was lucky to get it converted to a Class 2 here in SG. I have been riding various bikes since 2005 on trips to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, etc. but never owned until now. I chose a 600cc bike to start with and it has been a perfect balance of performance and practicality. I am thanking my lucky stars I didn't do something stupid like get a liter bike before gaining the necessary experience and discipline...(I was looking at an 05' FZ1 before choosing the FZ6).

 

I'm looking to network, get riding tips, plan some track days at some point and explore SG and beyond.

[swat_]

Hi there, do come in the fazer thread too to be with one of your own :thumbup:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81217

 

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[stoner]

Hi Mate,

 

Welcome to Singapore... have since drop you a PM.

 

Cheers!

 

Stoner

[wait4me]

dun worry about the stupidity ,

there are people riding a litre bike in singapore and most hardly travel out of the country

even if they do , they never travel more then 100km , one way

[crucify_231]

You can try joining our fb fz club page?

[stewarch]

I am alway up for outing at weekend. Also Expat with CBR600R. Give me a shout if you want to ride somewhere.

[rhema83]

What a coincidence. I sold my '09 FZ6 S2 to an American expat in November 2012. He said he owned an FZ6 in the US and didn't want to get anything else. I hope he is enjoying his ride now. In any case, you made a good choice. The little Fazer is agile, plenty powerful and easy to maintain. You spend less time tinkering and more time riding.

 

There aren't many good motorcycling roads in Singapore. The near part of Malaysia is also not mountainous, so you won't find great canyon roads within a couple of hours' drive. But there are some very nice roads further north. Keep an eye out for weekend trips to these places on this forum.

 

As for track days, the nearest track is Johor Circuit about an hour's drive away in Malaysia. The facility is quite spartan IMO but the track is tight and technical. Track rental is very affordable, especially if you compare it to what you have to pay to ride on similar tracks in SoCal. I am thinking of going as well, so give me a shoutout when you're interested.

 

Cheers!

Edited March 12, 2013 by rhema83

[achieve1ness]

Hey Rhema83, thanks for the post. So far so good with the Fazer; it has been very easy to maintain thus far. Although I don't have much to compare it to, the front suspension does seem a bit soft and there is no adjustment. Actually, this is the kind of stuff I want to discuss and learn from the more experienced out here when we meet up. For instance, sometimes I feel the bike is loose on some corners and I don't know if it is a riding position issue or in part to do with the soft suspension. Also wondering how to best gauge how far I can lean the bike over in a turn without risking a low-side, and also what is the threshold on counter sterring, i.e. how do you know how much force can you exert before it's too late?

 

Anyway, I shall keep an eye out for meetups and short trips.

 

Cheers

[HaiR1]

Hey Rhema83, thanks for the post. So far so good with the Fazer; it has been very easy to maintain thus far. Although I don't have much to compare it to, the front suspension does seem a bit soft and there is no adjustment. Actually, this is the kind of stuff I want to discuss and learn from the more experienced out here when we meet up. For instance, sometimes I feel the bike is loose on some corners and I don't know if it is a riding position issue or in part to do with the soft suspension. Also wondering how to best gauge how far I can lean the bike over in a turn without risking a low-side, and also what is the threshold on counter sterring, i.e. how do you know how much force can you exert before it's too late?

 

Anyway, I shall keep an eye out for meetups and short trips.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

Maybe it's time for u to do Fork Servicing (change ForkOil/ForkSeal)

 

 

 

If interested for a short tour up north this weekend, Pm me

[achieve1ness]

Hey Stewarch, sounds good. I'm pretty free this weekend and definitely down for a ride. Let me know where/how far you have in mind. Where u from?

 

HaiR1 - Yes...Saturday? Stewarch, you in?

[HaiR1]

Hey Stewarch, sounds good. I'm pretty free this weekend and definitely down for a ride. Let me know where/how far you have in mind. Where u from?

 

HaiR1 - Yes...Saturday? Stewarch, you in?

 

 

Check your pm

[fahmimn91]

this weekend 23-25 march im thinking of riding to cameron highlands, though i wont mind if you guys have anything else in mind. do drop a pm thanks!

[achieve1ness]

OK, it looks like we have some interest from you guys so let's keep the conversation going and just decide on something simple and easy.

Someone suggested Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir) Waterfall, anybody been there? Google Maps says is around 235 KM drive.

Have another suggestion? Let's here it!

Just voice your preferences here...even if you just want to do JB or something. I suppose cruising speed is important to mention too, in case we are not on the same page. I suppose for me somewhere in the 120-140 range seems comfortable, but I am flexible.

[Lem0n]

anybody going melaka 29-30 Mar

[Erotomania]

hi guys, any trip this weekend that i can join?? can pm me thanks

[MERCENARY]

anybody going melaka 29-30 Mar

 

Not for me

[MERCENARY]

Anyone interested for lunch at station one Bt Indah this Saturday?

[G450X]

Hello here,

 

I will be doing a one day ride up to Port Dickson and back this sunday 24th.......One GSA and One s10....slow and steady ride....no rushing.....going there for a recce....do sms or whatsapp me @ 82686263 if you are keen....meeting at GP Esso at 7am in the morning of 24th and heading for BF at Yong Peng before gg to Port Dickson (Lunch somewhere there).....don't ask me distance as I do not bother but just ride....

[vfrT]

Me (local) & a Brit expat, both on Triumphs (Sprint GT & Bonny) going for a easy day-ride to Melaka. Will be at Gelang Patah R&R (co-ord : 1.3984,103.586639) at 8am on 24 Mar. Join us if interested. Easy meanderings with no fixed itins.

 

Let me know if you prefer to meet in Sg first, tho it need to be earlier to make the 8am meet.

[achieve1ness]

Ok, if I can get to sleep early enough tonight I will try to make it over.

[stewarch]

Hey Stewarch, sounds good. I'm pretty free this weekend and definitely down for a ride. Let me know where/how far you have in mind. Where u from?

 

HaiR1 - Yes...Saturday? Stewarch, you in?

 

Don't find the time to get on the site on a regular basis. Any rides at weekends just sms me on 9030 5645

I'm a Scot.

[Spanky]

Hi there, I'm an Aussie riding a Ducati monster sr2. Keen for adventures up north. Let me know when you're keen for a cruise..

[boGuS]

Hi ,

 

We normally ride once a week to explore around SG.

I'm riding a Ducati hypermotard and my friend on a triumph street triple.

I'm also organizing a small bike group trip to Desaru , Pengerang Seafood lunch on 1st May 2013 labour day

10am-5pm about 120km one way.

 

Check out

http://cavinteo.blogspot.sg/2011/11/good-luck-restoran-seafood-lunch-sungai.html

 

Do give me a buzz or SMS if keen to meet up in SG or join the trip

 

Kevin

92200100

[achieve1ness]

OK folks, it looks like there is plenty of interest and now we need a plan. I would like to do a ride to Cameron Highlands 19-21 April. I need a volunteer who is familiar with planning rides, or who has already been to Cammeron Highlands before and is willing to help plan some of the details of the trip and take lead on navigation . Any takers???

 

Anybody interestd can post or PM me your name and number. Once we have a few people we can have a short meet-up during the week/weekend to discuss the trip in person.

 

First...are there any volunteers who are experienced travelers to the region or who have been to Cameron Highlands before who can help plan and take lead?

Edited April 9, 2013 by achieve1ness

[achieve1ness]

The weekend of 26th-28th is also good for me. Hopefully some more people will post their interest here so we can organize. I think I can get another few people to come along as well.