get those cheapo arai or watever rainsuit from kapchai shops... they may be cheap.. but they can last. i know some people use them as riding jackets daily and still last a long time. as mentioned, get 1 size up or 2 so u can wear it over ur gear. just go to shop and test while wearing ur gear.

perhaps get waterproof riding boots? better safety than slipper.... i have the replica a-stars one though... been holding up well in the rain when paired with my cheapo rm69 X-Dot rain suit. even used it for a tonne of walking when i was in UK and still OK. definitely not as comfy as sneakers, but u get used to it. ridden in the rain before without any rainsuit, boots were still relatively dry since my pants covered the top of the boot.

for gloves, cheapo gloves for the rain.. doesnt need to be waterproof.. as long as ur hands are still covered... so that it doesnt hurt like a son of a beech during the ride. if u want cheapo waterproof, go to bike shops and buy them RM100 "leather" gloves. my neighbour has the soft gauntlet length "leather" glove (branded RS TAichi) and its waterproof. looks good and friggin comfy too.
for storage, backpacks, tank bang, tail bag, removable saddle bag. all can be had for cheap for replicas. comes with rain cover too so no need to worry about rain so much.
EDIT: by "bike shops" i mean those normal bike shops that sells kapchais...if they also sell bigger bikes then better chances of finding the items. doesnt have to be specialized bike accesory shops.

btw...hows the haze in penang? thinking of heading there in 2 weeks.

Thanks for the info  I'll check out some bike shops on the way home from work later.  Your replica A-Stars, are they like that company's SMX boots or similar? I would have gone for the Fieldsheer boots but currently looking for a pair with more protection in addition to waterproofing.

No haze in Penang since last week but we're getting a lot of frequent rain, including a few really heavy showers. Make sure you pack your good rain gear!

I've seen some RM100 'Arai' (and other brands - probably fake) rain jacket and pants sets from Mudah but not sure if those will last. Are waterproof glove and boot covers worthwhile as well?

dont forget to bring deodarant. Sometimes drying things can be smelly...LOL...have fun for your ride.. stay safe....

on the other hand, moped can get away with box for extra luggage. what did u guys do when its raining and all? i mean where did u guys put the stuff like slippers and etc? all inside the bag?

I kinda miss the older sportbikes with big butts  at least they had a bit more onboard storage space. I've heard claims that the Hayabusa's huge rear hump is big enough to fit a six-pack of beer lol.

for gloves, cheapo gloves for the rain.. doesnt need to be waterproof.. as long as ur hands are still covered... so that it doesnt hurt like a son of a beech during the ride. if u want cheapo waterproof, go to bike shops and buy them RM100 "leather" gloves. my neighbour has the soft gauntlet length "leather" glove (branded RS TAichi) and its waterproof. looks good and friggin comfy too.
for storage, backpacks, tank bang, tail bag, removable saddle bag. all can be had for cheap for replicas. comes with rain cover too so no need to worry about rain so much.
EDIT: by "bike shops" i mean those normal bike shops that sells kapchais...if they also sell bigger bikes then better chances of finding the items. doesnt have to be specialized bike accesory shops.

btw...hows the haze in penang? thinking of heading there in 2 weeks.

Hi Guys ,

Got my L lesen last week, now looking to buy a Honda CB500x , any good place in KL or selangor shop ?

i mostly look in mudah , only found 2 shop ok ok only. but they are not honest about the insuran.

they quote me rm1500 for insuran, and im comparing it with Truimph street triple R insure sum of rm55k with only rm1230++.

talking bout insurance, my bike does not hv one. can buy one for bike that soon to be 1 year old?

Maybe the shops are right. Insurance got many factors and rules. Most common is single rider and all rider. Got quite a difference with price.
Age can also be a factor. You know lah how insurance companies work. Meet the shop face to face and see what they can give.

cause im buying the bike using loan , they said definitely have to take all rider , cannot be single rider.
I survey most of the shop give allianz insurance , and im mid 30 , how much would you recon the cost of insurance.

a honda CBX cost rm31,893 included GST (price from boon siew website), most shop price not consistence, some cheaper becoz of cash only , some not include GST.

Same case I went thru when I ordered my Versys 1000. I took single rider with my new bike.
All shops offer diff price and so on. Some even got Credit note to give you better discount but in paper normal price. Macam macam.
You can ask for single rider, but some shops are just lazy to ask or change their affiliate. Insurance there are P&O and another I cant remember. Website prices are never true to real world prices, its just a indicator. Let me ask my bike dealer if she sell CBX and single rider....

please enlighten me on credit note, what is that?
what if i went ahead any buy insurance for myself 1st before buying a bike, can it work like that?

Thank you.

You got PM bro.....

dafuq lol!
r25 storage compartment, considered lucky if you can even fit the disc lock (can't fit my Xena derp)

So is the rm100 RS Taichi glove fake? I've been eyeing some of them on mudah.my. If not then is there an official retailer for RS Taichi?
Any comments would be appreciated as I'm also buying gears to prep for a new bike.

Guys, i known some rider here already owned Yama R25 and Kawa Z250.
May i ask which one is the better option to own atm?

Price around the same, and both having this naked/fairing that i really like... although Z250 is a bit more dated compared to R25

Guys, i known some rider here already owned Yama R25 and Kawa Z250.
May i ask which one is the better option to own atm?

Price around the same, and both having this naked/fairing that i really like... although Z250 is a bit more dated compared to R25

aesthetic wise, i prefer r25. z250 looks like the bike lost a neck. mean the fuel tank and the head really close together.

but if naked, that makes the bike looks sturdy though.

If im not mistaken z250 is a naked bike 

lol. i tot u want to compare fairing with fairing, and naked with naked. 

Oh! haha sory about that. whats your take? full fairing?