Seeking Expats and Locals for Day trips and Evening Rides

[greysnail]

Becareful gg uphill on Cameron, went last Chinese new year eve and middle road had oil spills, coming down also becareful, loose gravel at tight blind corners.

[greysnail]

Best time to leave is ard midnite, stop every 150 km for rest and fuel. Most important is safety gears and a gd rest before the trip.

[rhema83]

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

My first piece of advice would be to go to the Ohlins website and download the owner's manual. Yes, I know, your stock suspensions are not Ohlins. But the physics of suspension setting are the same. Set up your suspension with the help of a friend (in particular the free sag and ride sag) and the ride will improve dramatically. The stock springs may not be suitable for your weight (they are usually too soft) so if you reach the limits of the suspension, you can consider replacing the springs with heavier ones.

[rhema83]

Best time to leave is ard midnite, stop every 150 km for rest and fuel. Most important is safety gears and a gd rest before the trip.

Riding before dawn can be quite brutal. I'd say it's not for first-timers unless you are part of a much larger convoy and moving at reasonable speeds (120-130km/h).

[rider.FJR]

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.

 

 

Just get to chance up your thread. Hope it is not too late.

My wife and me do riding frequently across the border - possible weekly?

Hope we can have the opportunity to ride together and share experiences

[drebbit]

ahhhh i cant wait to ride up north!!! huhuhu hahah

[nabil15]

Who's up to join me for a short ride to Desaru on Sunday, 5th May 2013

 

Itenary:

Leave at 6am from GP, nice early dawn ride to Kluang Rail Station for Breakfast, and continue ride to Desaru Beach.

 

Will be back by lunch time (approx 1pm)

 

Gears:

-Riding Jacket

-Riding Gloves

-Covered Shoes

-Riding Pants or Jeans

 

Things to bring:

- Passport

- Cashcard (going in via 2nd link)

- Touch and Go Card

- Cash (S$ and MYRM)

- Small Bag to keep necessary things

- Raincoat

 

Anything else??

 

Nope, just bring yourself and your bike all geared up to enjoy a wonderful Sunday Morning Ride to Desaru Beach

 

Going:

1. nabil15 (r6)

2.

3.

 

Contact me for more info if required: 96455120 or PM me.

[high_decibel]

Who's up to join me for a short ride to Desaru on Sunday, 5th May 2013

 

Itenary:

Leave at 6am from GP, nice early dawn ride to Kluang Rail Station for Breakfast, and continue ride to Desaru Beach.

 

Will be back by lunch time (approx 1pm)

 

Gears:

-Riding Jacket

-Riding Gloves

-Covered Shoes

-Riding Pants or Jeans

 

Things to bring:

- Passport

- Cashcard (going in via 2nd link)

- Touch and Go Card

- Cash (S$ and MYRM)

- Small Bag to keep necessary things

- Raincoat

 

Anything else??

 

Nope, just bring yourself and your bike all geared up to enjoy a wonderful Sunday Morning Ride to Desaru Beach

 

Going:

1. nabil15 (r6)

2. high_decibel (fz6)

3.

 

Contact me for more info if required: 96455120 or PM me.

[HaiR1]

whats your cruising speed?

 

 

 

Ts prefer 110-140km/hr..

 

Just spoke to him

[nabil15]

Between 70 - 90mph bro.

[aloha]

It's election day on Sunday, you might want to reconsider your trip!

[vfrT]

Day ride. Saturday 18 May. Confirmed to date, 1 local, 2 Brits, 2 other kiv. Likely meetup at Gelang Patah R&R at 8.30am.

Edited June 9, 2013 by vfrT

[HaiR1]

Trip Up North

 

17thMay2013 to 20thMay2013

 

Destination : Thailand (Sadao)

Cruising Speed : 110-120km/hr

Overtaking Speed :

 

 

Moving Off 17thMay2013

9pm GP Esso

 

 

Minimum Requirement:

-Mesh/Armoured Jacket

-Jeans

-RidingBoots/Covered shoes

-Raincoat

-Tyre thread NOT worn out

-Bike serviced recently

-Coolant System in good condition

-Bike Charging/Electrical system in good condition

-BrakePad left plenty

 

Things to bring:

-2x Photocopy of Logcard/License Card/Passport

-Letter of Authorization (if you are the Sub-Rider of the bike)

 

 

Ride is Open to all Biker if Minimum Requirement met .

 

Safety briefing will be conducted by Me prior to Moving Off.

 

Interested rider, do get back to me

[vfrT]

Day ride. Saturday 18 May. Confirmed to date, 1 local, 3 Brits, 1other kiv. Likely update 15/5: meetup at Gelang Patah R&R at 8.30am.

Whatsapp me if joining at 9 .02. 856 nine 5.

 

More info for enquires:

Class 2 bikes comprising VFR800, Aprillia Tuono RSV! Triumph Bonny, KTM 990 SMT.

Cruising on highway :safe legal speed·

. Highlight are the twisties along Jalan Mersing.

 

OverallRoute info: GP R&R, Kluang, Jln Mersing, Jln Jermaluang, Kota Tinggi, JB, Woodlands.

 

This is NOT a " convoy" ride and riders adopt a safe but spirited pace,each ensuring that the guy behind is not out of sight for more than 5 minutes. But lead guy will be at major intersection to guide. No racing.

 

If your joining, look out for a yellow VFR800 at the GP R&R.

[faun]

we are going on 16/5 at 10.00pm to sadao

[vfrT]

Day ride done 18/5. mersing loop. 1 local, 5 Expats 1 great time!

[manbai]

So, any nearby trip in the near future. Would like to join you guys.

[SGGH]

msg me too, but I'm a slow scoot. May not keep up

[azwira]

Any day trip soon anyone?

[vfrT]

Track session. Monday, 10/6, 1030 hr session.

Meetup : 0930hr just at the exit of JB CIQ; taking the EDL directly to the Johor Circuit.

 

Yellow VFR will be there.

 

Cya if interested.

 

For track info: http://www.johorcircuit.com.my

[vfrT]

Day ride.

 

Sunday 16/6. 0830 hrs at Gelang Patah R&R.

 

Class 2 bikes. Free & easy.

 

Look out for yellow Honda VFR or blue Triumph Sprint GT.

[vfrT]

What time do you think we will get back to singapore?

 

And what's the Average cruising speed?

 

We dont have fix plans for time & route most time. But generally we r usually done after lunch & shd be back by 2pm latest. Riders who need to wld usually peel off & head home anytime.

We are not sticklers for time.

Just out for a relaxing ride .. Really.

Likely this ride would be shorter than the last & I dont anticipate doing more than 150km distance.

Speed at E3 - 110 kmph. Scenic back roads - responsible speed;

 

Key takeaway: relax & enjoy - safely.

[vfrT]

And yet another day ride rolled through. ..

[stewarch]

Gone very quiet ???

 

Any plans for weekend ride ??

[achieve1ness]

4th July wknd so many people busy I'm guessing... Where you want to ride to?