QUOTE(Rightslash @ Oct 18 2019, 11:55 AM)
Hey, brand new rider here. Just started my kpp02 (b full) but I think I should practice on a kapcai first before continuing. I don't really know anyone that ride bikes near my area to help me practice so was wondering if anyone here that lives near my area wouldn't mind lending their bike and help me practice
Currently saving up for a kapcai too but then I'm not to sure on how to buy used reliable bikes.
Hi TS , just sharing my experience here (didn't read through all the replies here, so excuse me if it's repetitive). And my apologies, long post ahead.
I'd suggest practicing at the centre as much as possible, I know some mention that once you capped at the required hours needed you need to pay extra, but some centres have really good teachers whom don't mind you coming anytime of the day to practice as many times as you like. That was me at IMKL Gombak Centre, the instructor allowed everyone to practice the bike as many times as possible foc.
I too was like you , developed a love for bikes (specifically sport bikes lol because of my neighbours S1000RR and RT90) and decided to take my license for future purposes. I decided to take Bfull instead of progressing from B2 (or was it B1 lol) despite being advised not to , I still took it regardless since I didn't see the worth in retaking the test again and paying more. Mind you I was a virgin to bikes , never rode any bikes before throughout my whole life.
Did I struggle ? A lot. Lol but I didn't regret it. On the first day of my practice , I spent hours on a kapchai first and on the same day itself started training on the er6n after the same instructor ,mentioned above, told me I was ready. Compared to a kapchai, I was more familiar to the er6n than a kapchai because I did plenty of research beforehand on how to ride a bike (how to operate the clutch, gear , etc...). I fumbled on the kapchai, didn't even know how to fully stand a kapchai or shift gears lol.
Since then, I took the time to practice at the centre once a week (still doing my degree with tons of workload and exams). If I had holidays , I would practice everyday. Kept on practicing and refining my skiills with the help of the sifus here in LYN (everyone here is very supportive). Honestly, I hated the er6n because it was super heavy, heavier than the z650, but having to practice with the er6n gives you better experience for heavier bikes (maybe, I found it easier to manoeuvre with the z650 since it was a much lighter bike).
I'm thankful enough that my dad gifted me a R25 (was eyeing a secondhand benelli TNT25) and supported my hobby. Took the R25 and slapped that L sticker on and practice with that bike during my free time, again with information obtained from the internet and advise from the sifus here. Btw , a 250cc 2 cylinder bike vs a 650cc 2 cylinder bikes is VERY different in terms of weight and power for a beginner (though that margin isn't the same when compared to a 2 cylinder from a 4 cylinder), yes the power churned out by the 650 cc is forgiving but for a beginner it can be very intimidating especially for someone new to bikes.
Fast forward after a few months , got my license and kept riding as much as I can. Until today I'm still practicing on improving my skills on my r25. I guess you never stop learning, you just keep improving and refining your skills to be a better rider.
Stories aside , I'd recommend that you get a manual bike so you can practice with clutch work and overall practice on a manual since you'll be riding the er6n. The weight, power and feel ill be different. While doing so, head to the centre as often as you can to practice on the 650cc bike because at the end of the day, you'll be using their 650cc bikes for thea jpj exam.
Best of luck or rather Congrats (if you've passed your test)
Feel free to ask anything in this forum no matter how silly it may be , the sifus here are very supportive and helpful.
This post has been edited by kshen: Dec 28 2019, 10:21 PM