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 a pain using a big bike (650cc above) in traffic

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Kaboku
post Oct 3 2019, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(azriqii @ Oct 3 2019, 12:22 AM)
is it practical to use a cruiser or touring bike to go to work? I thought if you're working in kl, peak hour sure jam, even kapchai will line up between cars
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Not sure how is the traffic in KL but in Penang I take my Vulcan to work. Lane split is possible if there are enough space between cars. If not then I just wait patiently till traffic moves. It all depends on individual
Kaboku
post Nov 13 2019, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Nov 8 2019, 09:16 PM)
Cars give way because scared we Ter scratch their car panel or win mirror.  I ride with side boxes every day through the kl traffic.  Cars usually will open up more lane when they hear me coming.

A few just ignore or purpose close the lane smaller.
This type, a few times I  will just ride through scraping my box against their car panel or side mirror.  I remember one Singapore car e-class kena.
Opppps.

Lol.
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I too ride with side box and top case to work. At first you need to get use to the width of the bike but once used to it you can just lane split like a kapchai.

There are times when cars do open up a lane for me to pass and there are also those who ignores me. If I cannot pass will just try to stop at the next available place to let other pass. I won't scratch other ppl's car as I would not want others to do the same to mine
Kaboku
post Dec 13 2019, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Dec 12 2019, 01:52 PM)
Put laptop, riding protection gears, locks, rain suit, some times do light grocery shopping my way home.  Very convenient.
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Same reason as me. A place to keep the gears instead of carrying it up to office in the crowded lift.
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post Dec 14 2019, 01:24 PM

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QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Dec 13 2019, 10:44 AM)
One time I was late, so i park my bike and just went into the office with all the gears on including knee shin guard.

Some teased me ....wah.  racing ah?
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Lol. Last time when I took the other bike to work w/o any side cases and I had to bring my gears to office. All of them gave me the same comment you received. Told them some people like to exercise before coming to work, I like to do some racing before coming to work. rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(poque @ Dec 13 2019, 12:02 PM)
yes..i understand but did we need two bigger box side by side. i think one box should be enough. how to cilok better drive car je haha
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I need 2 side cases. One for my jacket and the other for my gloves. I prefer to separate them out so they can "air" out in the cases with packet dehumidifier in each cases. The top box is for hte helmet, head scarf and ear plugs

QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Dec 13 2019, 01:10 PM)
I'm using side box and still can cilok most of the time.

But i cos I'm not using the biggest side box
Just a shad  sh23.  Still ok.
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Can still cilok as long as u are used to the width of the bike. Takes time to get use to it but totally worth it
Kaboku
post Dec 15 2019, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(mypie @ Dec 14 2019, 08:58 PM)
Mind to share what brand. Is it effective.
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I am using the Tesco brand. I buy either the charcoal/jasmine(?) type which has fragrance. It does help with the dampness to a certain extend but the fragrance in the helmet is a nice addition than the damp sweat smell

 

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