QUOTE(Zephyral @ Jun 26 2020, 11:38 AM)
i don't know what exactly the riding school's position is on this, but i suspect part of the reasons being its simply easier work for them to "teach" B full to those who already has a B2. There are bound to be cases where people could not even understand the operation of clutches in general or who are not comfortable at cycling to apply for B full only to struggle massively. so from the academy's point of view the less hassle, the better it is. this is why i asked about your own competency on two wheels.
the other issues is that the kapcai you learn with for a B2 is really not much different from a granny bicycle (i would argue that even a mountain bike has more aggressive stance) and it doesn't come with a clutch. again i say that it is barely any harder than riding a bicycle, the kapcai is just different from a clutch bike. the 650s they use for B full training have more in common to the bikes than you would be riding compared to the kapcai. since you are riding partly for the fun or it, you probably be looking at bikes that outclass your B2 a year or two down the line.
parking is really dependent on where you go. some places like 1U and Empire subang are very good to big bikes so you don't have to worry that much. most people who use big bikes to commute either commute between home and office where they know the safety of parking, or in malls that have good big bike parking or rarely park it out of sight. if you are talking about a go anywhere bike for general commuting in the city, then i will, as usual, suggest getting a scooter that thieves generally do not target.
Seems like another underground thing need to be venture... dunno where is where to park for bigger bike...and whether if its safe.. is there any group or discussion for this? or just follow instinct haha
QUOTE(g3n0c|d3 @ Jun 26 2020, 01:21 PM)
honestly, just ditch the school and look for other school that are willing to teach u. Yes i do admit ppl who never rode a bike would become a bit hassle to teach but u already paid them to teach u. Sure its a bit hassle but if customer wanted to do it why not?
from my personal experience... its better for u to take all of them (b full, D license in one go) because u wont have time do re do it when u are getting older or when u are working. for me Big bike got to learn how to properly use clutch and all but if u are keen enough u'll get it in no time. myself need a full year to do B full license not because i cant ride big bike, but because i cant find the time to properly take the test and need to take leave from work just to take the test and what not.
so i say ef the school that dont want to teach u B full and go to other place that are willing.
ya bro.. I just made my deposit after visit the school... agree dont have much time to redo again another test, since main different is the weight mainly from the bike..
QUOTE(alexei @ Jun 26 2020, 08:50 PM)
I would think the main reason school's recommend a safer approach, is for safety reasons. After MCO, the learners' and exam queue is quite backed up. For B-full bike, there's usually just 1 or 2 per school. In some areas, 1 bike is shared among few schools. The last thing they want is anything to happen to that bike. At one time, there will be up to 10 learners riding bikes on the learning ground.
The school may be able to guide you at first, but really the rest is up to you. Here's what I would suggest, get an L first from JPJ. Buy a clutched bike, and go from there.
yeah, went to the school. bfull bike are limited, what more now after MCO, they have many pre-MCO student need to attended to.. :/