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hellsfury · July 12, 2008

The Rider.

The Rider rides not just for transport. He rides because he loves it. Because when he rides he knows a little bit more about himself. He finds out a little bit more about himself. He discovers himself. He meets and discovers his limitations, and is wiser and surer if he survives the meeting

The Rider rides because when he rides, he's in the pilot's seat. He might not be in control of everything, but when he rides he's responsible for everything. He hates not being in control off the ride, so pushes himself harder on it - tailing closer, weaving tighter, going faster. He craves the adrenaline that flows, but desires the bits of truth that emerge at moments.

Those around him tell him to slow down or it might kill him. But when he does so, it would have meant a part of him has died. The part of him that loves the wind, and cutting through it. The part of him made of hope, that still believes the world is a good place, that nothing bad could happen to him. The part of him that is rebellious, that is spirit, that sticks a finger to the world. For he loves the world and he hates it. He loves Life and his life - loves it like a coward in a corner - yet is driven to live it on the edges, at its most raw, by that very same love.

marzocchi · July 12, 2008

u can go jio ur nicole girl can go jio ur CHIE HUI LOL

his heart belongs to nicole now....hai

nvm, someday, he will return to where he belongs to.

SimplyMe · July 12, 2008

his heart belongs to nicole now....hai

nvm, someday, he will return to where he belongs to.

hai..nvm..one day he will realise u're still the one

C.S · July 12, 2008

nicole

~~~~~~ni shang hai le wor~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~hai yi xiao er guo~~~~~~~

xyoshiki · July 13, 2008

Seafood Lunch + Durian trip!!!!

When?? - Sat, 19th of July 2008
Where?? - Kukup I guess, any suggestion?
Time?? - Around 10am
Meet where?? - GP Esso

1) cch
2) cs
3) stan?
4) wq?
5) cheeko?
6) kitty?
7) chottoh?
8) ash?
9) hw?
10) faz?
11) haikal?
12) yuan chang?
13) simply-you?
14) wadi?
15) issac?
16) Add-on

so on for next week?

kitty23 · July 13, 2008

beautiful sunday.................

riding a honda s4..... to teach tuition...and back home...

walk to giant... to buy milk, hotdogs, prego sauce, shampoos soaps...

walk home...

going to wash bike.... gonna wash the fingerprints of hongwei OFF my bike finally!!!

its a beautiful sunday...with my hondaaaaa.......

=)

hellsfury · July 13, 2008

eeeekkkk honda *shrugs*

kitty23 · July 13, 2008

WHAt The!...

C.S · July 13, 2008

bandit 400 for sale

800 bucks

coe till 2013

new tyres about 3mths old ~$250

check out SBF sales thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199089

C.S · July 13, 2008

bandit 650 for sale

7000 bucks

check out SBF sales thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198359

xyoshiki · July 13, 2008

bandit 650 for sale
7000 bucks

check out SBF sales thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198359

saw that post a few days ago. too bad no class 2.....

SimplyMe · July 13, 2008

beautiful sunday.................

riding a honda s4..... to teach tuition...and back home...

walk to giant... to buy milk, hotdogs, prego sauce, shampoos soaps...
walk home...

going to wash bike.... gonna wash the fingerprints of hongwei OFF my bike finally!!!

its a beautiful sunday...with my hondaaaaa.......

=)

Indeed a beautiful sunday, riding my kippy along TPE to teach tuition early morning. Super Sunshine. hee. den i ride slowly enjoy the sun. LOL

AsHaRiE · July 13, 2008

Had a not so great sunday.. Blistering HOt trip otw to my gf on PIE.. relatively normal weather to Expo.. and Suprise Rain on ECP otw to Vivocity.. (no raincoat coz lend to a fren) ..although dried myself b4 reaching destination..

its seems the weather lady was having a nasty mood towards me today..

Singaporean · July 13, 2008

his heart belongs to nicole now....hai

nvm, someday, he will return to where he belongs to.

dun worry CH...u have me...i noe ur secret name and e date we had juz now was great...i love the tea tarik u gave me... so did u manage to go one more round w/o doing dry in the tank?

Singaporean · July 13, 2008

bandit 400 for sale
800 bucks
coe till 2013
new tyres about 3mths old ~$250

check out SBF sales thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199089

hmmm...maybe i can get this and put my wr aside to play only....

but i scared to have same bike as CS

Singaporean · July 13, 2008

ey iz the whole chunk of rider thingy sounds familiar lei...

Singaporean · July 13, 2008

hi guys starting my "first day of school" in august...in FASS....

.....and the campus security riding same bike as me...SIANZZZ.....

welcome ...uni life can be v boring...but with NUSriders...u wil never ride alone

Singaporean · July 13, 2008

matric fair booth can i go help out?

can... of coz can...and must...

Pplater · July 13, 2008

The Rider.
The Rider rides not just for transport. He rides because he loves it. Because when he rides he knows a little bit more about himself. He finds out a little bit more about himself. He discovers himself. He meets and discovers his limitations, and is wiser and surer if he survives the meeting
The Rider rides because when he rides, he's in the pilot's seat. He might not be in control of everything, but when he rides he's responsible for everything. He hates not being in control off the ride, so pushes himself harder on it - tailing closer, weaving tighter, going faster. He craves the adrenaline that flows, but desires the bits of truth that emerge at moments.
Those around him tell him to slow down or it might kill him. But when he does so, it would have meant a part of him has died. The part of him that loves the wind, and cutting through it. The part of him made of hope, that still believes the world is a good place, that nothing bad could happen to him. The part of him that is rebellious, that is spirit, that sticks a finger to the world. For he loves the world and he hates it. He loves Life and his life - loves it like a coward in a corner - yet is driven to live it on the edges, at its most raw, by that very same love.

eh bro, u copy this one form where ah?

marzocchi · July 14, 2008

since sat not many people got interest...we postpone k.

Faz - yeah i made another loop...and unfortunately my fuel consumption still 10km/L...lucky i got enough petrol to make it to fort road to pump petrol. remember we saw the 2 ktms on our way out? one of the guy's front brake jam...then had to remove brake pad to ride....they started taking out when i pass by them...and still trying to remove it when i come out. shag man.

xyoshiki · July 14, 2008

eh bro, u copy this one form where ah?

maybe iz come out with it? he's ang moh major leh

stan_lemieux · July 14, 2008

Dear NUS Riders,

I hope this message finds everyone well and in the pink of health. Due to a recent spate of accidents befalling fellow friends and acquaintances, I must share certain thoughts and observations.

For the record, I ride as a matter of lifestyle choice and have accepted the perils that come along with the activity. Attempt NOT to argue that riding a motorcycle is no more dangerous than driving a car. You shall be met with my harsh wall of silence and decide that I am stubborn and obstinate, so shall that be...

Cars vs Motorcycle = Protected vs Exposed

We shall flog the dead horse no longer.

Whilst riding/road skills are honed and sharpened through more time in/on the saddle, it is my wish that we as NUS riders have a more positive attitude towards this high risk activity. We are all products of the alleged premier educational institution of the country and I expect commensurate mature riding attitude.

I wish to share certain tiny tips that may or may not be beneficial to you. View them either as an exercise to know me better or to improve your own quality lifestyle of riding.

On idiot drivers

Riding in the car-packed city of Singapore is dangerous. The reality that our punishing hot humid weather dissuades riders from wearing protective gear is exacerbated by self-centered drivers who spare little thought for bikers.

Despite the urge to scream/yell/shout at errant drivers who;

(i) Lane change without signaling

(ii) Usage of mobile handphone

(iii) Tailgating

(iv) Road-hogging

(v) Reckless speeding (as opposed to safe speeding? Can of worms I say...)

Please DO NOT attempt to follow these drivers, match their speed or attempt to "teach them a lesson". If they were irresponsible drivers in the first place, what makes you think that they will take your rude gestures into consideration?

Rather, please avoid this category of drivers altogether and stay out of their way the moment you spot them. Try not to repeat the Lentor Rd Taxi vs Bike incident.

Vehicles with dings, dents or damages are indications of how the driver drives.

Taxis and goods vehicles need no further explanation.

The average lady driver (note key word) sending her children to school or running the afternoon errand - AVOID.

(This above point opens a separate debate altogether. Yet for the record, I am certainly not sexist. I do have the utmost respect and a great love for women )

On Motorcycle Maintenance

There was a time long ago when bike aesthetics mattered the world to me. Go ahead and do so if you have the spare cash, but DO NOT scrimp on basic maintenance for sake of that lovely paint-job. Brake failure is fatal ;-)

On Riding

Think about your past riding experiences and any close misses you had. How many of them were due to inappropriate following distances? Try to knock yourself off your "I am experienced and have been riding for years" pedestal and get back to the basics. Slowing down in anticipation for trouble at junctions and checking your blind spots will save your hide one day.

On Attire

ATGATT - All The Gear All The Time

A riding group I hang out with consisting of expatriates, professionals, doctors and lawyers believe in ATGATT. Personally I reckon its too much of a hassle.

Rather, pick riding gear that you are most likely to wear as often as possible. Choose not the most expensive, the coolest or the most branded, but that which is not uncomfortable to wear in our local climate. Protective gear protects you best when on you, not when growing mushrooms in your closet.

Jeans should be a minimal standard for leg protection. I myself have been victim to lapse of judgement (thank the higher beings that nothing happened) and have regretted it ever since. Leg scars are NOT pretty especially for you lady riders out there. Road abrasions DO NOT heal well.

Try to wear gloves all the time. Imagine missing out on exams or the difficulties in finishing a paper/assignment because you've got your hands/palms chuffed.

I'll go on the record at risk of getting flamed by fellow friends, but full-face is highly recommended at all times. Anything less is a compromise that you as a rider shall take personal responsibility for. Harley Davidson half-caps are for suicidal half-wits.

Conclusion

To end this sharing, or rant as some of you would reckon, we've got bright futures ahead of all of us. Don't throw it away due to a rash decision in the spur of the moment.

Ride Smart and Ride Safe ;-)

Stanley Yeo

President

NUS Riders 06/07

Singaporean · July 14, 2008

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Pplater · July 14, 2008

Dear NUS Riders,
Try to wear gloves all the time. Imagine missing out on exams or the difficulties in finishing a paper/assignment because you've got your hands/palms chuffed.

I second this one. A lot of things done with your right hand ah... Kenna abrasion very difficult to do a lot of things.

AsHaRiE · July 14, 2008

Stan.. could i copy that whole paragraph and quote your work

for my personal blog?.. i feel thats a very informative and useful

info that I could share with readers / riders that reads my blog..

hope its ok with u.. keke..

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