i use the bike lane for both my bikes, versys 1000 and z900, when there is heavy traffic. i only use car lane late at night when there is much lesser cars. even if theres a sudden jam at midnight ill go into the bike lane.

sticking to the car lane and cilok2 with a big bike is not worth it tbh...even with kapchai its not worth it. bike lane may not be in the best condition but its gonna be a much smoother journey than cilok2 all the time which will just make u tired. n of course theres the safety factor la.

alternatively, use other highway if possible.

somehow this doesnt seem right....otais can correct me pls....but....

ur front brake is ur primary brake.. its the same for all vehicles. which is why some have discs up front and drums in rear. even bicycles have disc brakes up front. and also why most rear brakes on big bikes especially is so weak compared to front. and yes, front is the best way to stop the bike...if rear is primary, they would be putting double discs in the rear etc.

using the rear during corners can be dangerous me thinks...the rear is already under alot of stress for traction and drive, and sideways gforce, add to the weight shifting forwards, a slight tap on the rear can be enough to lock up the tire and cause a slide.

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Feb 26 2025, 02:51 PM

- for some people yes. possible ur still intimidated by the bike/ bikelife and may need time to get used to it. ive been riding for over 20 years and i still get jitters sometimes when i go on my long trips. just ride and not think too much about it

- no... theyre just impatient assholes. also they dont know if ur gonna move aside to give them space hence the cutting. go at whatever speed ur comfortable with.

- yup.... again, impatient assholes. tbh sometimes im doing the cutting on my big versys but i try to do it when no bikes nearby. if there is a bike in front of me before the corner, i tend to slow down and be behind him.


the usual advice is "always be aware of ur surroundings", but never exactly what to be aware of...... for me itll be...
- never expect people to do what they are supposed to do... instead expect them to do what they arent supposed to do. this applies to ALL vehicles.... even pedestrians (eg: THIS IDIOT)
so always slow down at crossings, even traffic lights and ur light is green and have a look before twisting the throttle again.

- when riding in traffic, my main fear is not cars switching lanes (though i still keep an eye out for them), but its the kapchais just switching lanes without looking. too many close calls. so whenever i see a kapchai on the next lane over, i try to be more aware of them.

kinda have to learn to read the body/vehicle language of other road users. and even then, can still get it wrong.

its ok to slow down.... and putting ur leg down while riding in traffic is ok... and of course... no need to be paling kedepan at traffic lights. ive recently started stopping at the line since police in kl has started fining people who stop in front of the traffic light line....might as well make it a habit now rather than struggling to get used to it when enforcement becomes more serious.... its the right thing to do anyway.

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Mar 25 2025, 12:06 PM

long ago i read online a study that was made forgot where....lane splitting is safer than wat the muricans deem illegal...

BUT if its done at no more than +10km/h of the traffic flow.

z900 je terussssss....

will be satisfied for a loooooooooooonnngg time

I wear a full gauntlet Alpinestars sp-2 v3 which is fine in terms of breathability n comfort etc. just coz its leather doesnt mean theyre not breathable... Get perforated leather or those with mixed textile. As long as theyre not waterproof they should breathe fine.

One reason i wear it for my commute (ard twice a week) is also coz they were abit stiff when new... So i wear them alot to soften them up n theyre nice n comfy now

agreed..... i honestly think those streetfighter helmets are the stupidest things and just meant to be looking cool.. minimal protection as its basically a half helmet and only has a tinted visor....riding at night and in the dark? get ready to get ur eyes wind blasted....can replace visor with clear visor? no u cant... probably dont even have a clear visor version.... i also doubt the visor mechanism was made to be removed.

get proper helmets. full face, dual sport, modulars or even a proper jet helmet like givi or KYT....ur money is better spent elsewhere instead of on those nonsense streetfighters.

also... look at scorpion covert fx. thats a nice looking helmet for not that much money as opposed to simpson etc.

My first proper helmet was an adv with the peak removed. And i used it for long rides....even my first ride to Thailand was with that helmet. I used ear plugs though for the thailand ride as by then i already upgraded to the z900 n a stupid loud exhaust lol.

But for the aero, mine actually cut through the wind very very very well especially at high speeds... no feeling of lift n barely any pushback.. Its still one of the better helmets i own to cut thru the wind. That sharp front profile really helps.