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 Apply for motorcycle license, B, B1 or B2?

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post Jun 26 2020, 01:21 PM

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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.
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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.
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post Jul 7 2020, 02:23 PM

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my driving school (IMKEDA), the 1st time u go there they'll ask u which bike u comfortable riding with and stick with it. since i ride sportsbike, i chose er6n because its easier to ride than lets say a 650 vulcan. thou there are ppl who are comfortable with cruiser bike so they use the cruiser bike for practicing and test.

i must say eventhou the bike at IMKEDA are kindda neglected, it still runs and u familiarized with its quirks. I remember the bike i ride is kindda wonky on the gear lever and there is a way for u to free the gear. as i was doing the learning sessions, i make sure that i familiarized with the bike and how it behaves.

as long as u know what ure up against, u'll be more prepared taking the test, thou sometime shit happens, at least u tried ur best.

anyways, for me la, if u are really green and never rode a bike in ur life, go for smaller bike 1st. familiarized with it.... nevermind la if its gonna take longer than usual, just practice till u are comfortable enough to ride a smaller bike then learn how to ride a big bike.

anyways, if i have any advise for those youngsters who wanna get a b full license, i say go ahead but practice alot. even myself who already have almost 24 years of experience in riding a bike (be it small or big bikes) i still practice every chances i get. u know getting older sometimes u tend to forget things lol.
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post Jul 7 2020, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Jul 7 2020, 04:01 PM)
I also taking my BFull at imkeda. Sitting here waiting to sign out from second practice. Haha
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they open aready ah? which bike u chose? if the er6n with wonky gear shifter, u should be okay lol. thou i find the tires are kindda on the slippery side. so be careful
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post Jul 8 2020, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Jul 8 2020, 02:54 PM)
ya, open already. suppose do my practice this afternoon also but rain, i stuck in office.
The one i using is a black ER6, there is another red one i din see before.
This is black ER6 has issue on free gear. Already twice is shutdown by itself and cannot start back due to not able to free gear~~~sigh~
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last time i did my jpj test, only 2 er6n were available. red is not moving at all.

 

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