Almost Daily Night Outing,welcome M/F rider

[R6ex]

Steve said, "Fwa! Nearly got killed when my front went under me!"

 

Hydroplaning, though less likely on a bike than a car, is just as real a possibility, when fast enough. IMO, more weight on the slim front tires may reduce earlyl onset of hydroplaning. A few of us were going same speed as Steve's more rear-weight-biased CB4, but had no issues as our supersport bikes are weighted more at the front. Steve's Battlax's flat contact patch in the middle may not help in water evacuation as quickly as well. Well, these are just my conjecture.

 

Also, since its (1) so hard to spot water puddles on NSH, (2) rather irritating to have a bright headlight in your mirror, (3) a definite reduction for a clear rear-view when all you see is someone else's headlight in your mirrors and (4) so difficult to see the road ahead, be it in pitch darkness or heavy downpour ..... its my suggestion for future convoys in heavy rain and pitch darkness, to (1) turn on high-beam on every single bike and (2) space out all bikes at a good distance from each other on NSH. Benefits includes the elimination of the 4 problems listed above, plus every can go at a higher speed (fyi, last night's slow ride in the rain is pure torture 'coz its so cold, I juz wanna go home fast! haha).

 

Here's more useful rain-riding tips: http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/show...426/an/0/page/0

[Murphy]

Originally posted by R6ex@Sep 24 2006, 07:24 PM

Steve said, "Fwa! Nearly got killed when my front went under me!"

 

Hydroplaning, though less likely on a bike than a car, is just as real a possibility, when fast enough. IMO, more weight on the slim front tires may reduce earlyl onset of hydroplaning. A few of us were going same speed as Steve's more rear-weight-biased CB4, but had no issues as our supersport bikes are weighted more at the front. Steve's Battlax's flat contact patch in the middle may not help in water evacuation as quickly as well. Well, these are just my conjecture.

 

Also, since its (1) so hard to spot water puddles on NSH, (2) rather irritating to have a bright headlight in your mirror, (3) a definite reduction for a clear rear-view when all you see is someone else's headlight in your mirrors and (4) so difficult to see the road ahead, be it in pitch darkness or heavy downpour ..... its my suggestion for future convoys in heavy rain and pitch darkness, to (1) turn on high-beam on every single bike and (2) space out all bikes at a good distance from each other on NSH. Benefits includes the elimination of the 4 problems listed above, plus every can go at a higher speed (fyi, last night's slow ride in the rain is pure torture 'coz its so cold, I juz wanna go home fast! haha).

 

Here's more useful rain-riding tips: http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/show...426/an/0/page/0

ya i noe...it was a torture for me 2...i was worried for steve...sorry for riding tat slow to lead in guys....but at least a certain patch is no rain...we blasted all the way..that was tthe best part for me...i was so itchy becos of the rain water soak, wet, cold and slpy...

 

anyway we are happy tat everyone safe n sound. Eddie thanks for the support that u render to us in a way or another....pardon my attuide when on the way out to malacca

[Devil_Spirit]

All thk to murphy,alex,kopi and R6ex to wait for me at NSH... cos it was so big rain until i cant see front...but I enjoy yesterday trip.....really fun at malacca street haha most of us ''no ciggette" somemore raining day....

 

hope the nexttime trip we go ,dun rain like yesterday again...

and i spend my happy sat with u guy at malacca..i will never forget de..

i hope to join u guy again nexttime....

[R6ex]

Great lead-out work there, Murphy! Its tough enough focusing on what's ahead. Having to look out for 5 or so headlights behind you in those blurry mirrors in that torrential rain just makes is an almost unbearable job. Good job, bro!

 

And Steve ... the guy's a fighter! White-knuckles experience on that tire slide plus on the verge of hypothermia, didn't stop him to keep riding amidst the shitty conditions till he touches down on SG. That's a true rider's spirit! Alright, man! kOpi_jaC, the fire-fighter seems equally capable in fighting off the rain.

 

Thanks to Alex (& Gary for bringing me back to custom) for leading us through Malacca 'coz failing which, we'd get lost!

 

Was the "outsider" in your group, but you guys (& gals) made me feel a part of the group. Thanks.

 

Lucky Shawn neh cancel trip ... haha

 

Hope to catch mika14 on another trip soon 'coz we both seem to like the same kind of trips (my accomplice in "crime" ... haha).

 

Now, neck still aching, but its time to start packing (& buy tank bag) for next weekend's Genting/KL trip liao ... can't wait!

[FaStMaChiNe32]

nite

[Murphy]

Originally posted by R6ex@Sep 24 2006, 10:02 PM

Great lead-out work there, Murphy! Its tough enough focusing on what's ahead. Having to look out for 5 or so headlights behind you in those blurry mirrors in that torrential rain just makes is an almost unbearable job. Good job, bro!

 

And Steve ... the guy's a fighter! White-knuckles experience on that tire slide plus on the verge of hypothermia, didn't stop him to keep riding amidst the shitty conditions till he touches down on SG. That's a true rider's spirit! Alright, man! kOpi_jaC, the fire-fighter seems equally capable in fighting off the rain.

 

Thanks to Alex (& Gary for bringing me back to custom) for leading us through Malacca 'coz failing which, we'd get lost!

 

Was the "outsider" in your group, but you guys (& gals) made me feel a part of the group. Thanks.

 

Lucky Shawn neh cancel trip ... haha

 

Hope to catch mika14 on another trip soon 'coz we both seem to like the same kind of trips (my accomplice in "crime" ... haha).

 

Now, neck still aching, but its time to start packing (& buy tank bag) for next weekend's Genting/KL trip liao ... can't wait!

Ride safe my fren when u go Genting/KL...remember to get some ziplock bag for ur hp n electronic stuff.....even though ur bag is water proof, heavy rain oso will still wet...spend few dollars for a pack of zip lock bag with protect ur eletronic from water damge...

[R6ex]

Originally posted by Murphy@Sep 25 2006, 02:48 AM

Ride safe my fren when u go Genting/KL...remember to get some ziplock bag for ur hp n electronic stuff.....even though ur bag is water proof, heavy rain oso will still wet...spend few dollars for a pack of zip lock bag with protect ur eletronic from water damge...

Good advice!

[Aalex82]

morning everyone!!!

:cheer:

[Aalex82]

Originally posted by R6ex@Sep 25 2006, 06:19 AM

Good advice!

hav a safe ride up there..

[Aalex82]

Originally posted by Murphy@Sep 24 2006, 07:48 PM

ya i noe...it was a torture for me 2...i was worried for steve...sorry for riding tat slow to lead in guys....but at least a certain patch is no rain...we blasted all the way..that was tthe best part for me...i was so itchy becos of the rain water soak, wet, cold and slpy...

 

anyway we are happy tat everyone safe n sound. Eddie thanks for the support that u render to us in a way or another....pardon my attuide when on the way out to malacca

i tot u say not the rainwater make u itchy..

is yr own sweat??

[FaStMaChiNe32]

Originally posted by Aalex82@Sep 25 2006, 01:21 PM

i tot u say not the rainwater make u itchy..

is yr own sweat??

good one

[Xiao_Di]

Originally posted by Murphy@Sep 25 2006, 02:48 AM

Ride safe my fren when u go Genting/KL...remember to get some ziplock bag for ur hp n electronic stuff.....even though ur bag is water proof, heavy rain oso will still wet...spend few dollars for a pack of zip lock bag with protect ur eletronic from water damge...

haha..lucky mi tank bag not wet at all..anyway nice to meet kopi_jac , R6ex n mark

 

that day i also dun know how i can tahan back to sgp SUPER SUPER tired sia..

 

that a nice motto for murphy "all 4 1..1 4 all" :cheer:

[Murphy]

anyway...we ha fun even though alot things didn;t turn out well as wat is expected by us

[kOpi_jaC]

so nx time know where to buy funiture in melaka liaoz right...

[Murphy]

Originally posted by kOpi_jaC@Sep 25 2006, 08:48 PM

so nx time know where to buy funiture in melaka liaoz right...

haha..of cos we know lah....

[Aalex82]

murphy ==> where is my pics??

:bounce:

[Aalex82]

murphy ==> where is my pics??

:bounce:

[project.d]

wat pic naked woman?

[Aalex82]

Originally posted by project.d@Sep 26 2006, 02:02 PM

wat pic naked woman?

the pics we took during last week malacca trip.. dude..

:sian:

[Aalex82]

juz hear from the news..

thailand hav choose a temporary PM..

but the army generals hav the power..

the election of PM will be at next yr, Oct..

[Devil_Spirit]

Originally posted by Aalex82@Sep 26 2006, 06:45 PM

juz hear from the news..

thailand hav choose a temporary PM..

but the army generals hav the power..

the election of PM will be at next yr, Oct..

like tht mean can go or cannot go??? idun knw must ask..

[Devil_Spirit]

Originally posted by kOpi_jaC@Sep 25 2006, 08:48 PM

so nx time know where to buy funiture in melaka liaoz right...

yaa .... u wan to buy izzit?? hahaha

[project.d]

oh sori i thought i can c hahaha

[Aalex82]

Originally posted by project.d@Sep 26 2006, 09:35 PM

oh sori i thought i can c hahaha

can intro pls..

[Roger_X11]

Murphy Dao.. saw u at SPC just now.. called u but u rode off..