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Good Day passerby.

This blog is under construction. Hopefully, it will be up by end of January 2016 latest.
Don't go anywhere, we will be right back.

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BMW S1000RR

Name: Eimuria
Date: 22/12/2015 - Present

Eimuria. Quite a weird name isn't it. Eimuria, in Old German, means Ember. Something hot, something fiery. Given how hot this bike gets in Singapore weather and the slow traffic, I believe I chose a perfect name for her. (:

How I got this bike? Pretty YOLO, on impulse actually. I was on the hunt for a class 2 bike and queried my former NS-mate with regards to BMW since he was riding one. Fast forward our conversation, he wanted to let it go after his accident with the bike. Fear was one of the main reason and second being, planning to settle down. I'm not the pantang kind with regards to accident bike so I took it over with ease.

My friend warned me that I might have a difficult time with the bike due to the motor shop and oh boy, he is on point about it. I will have a review on De Xing Motor soon but I did leave a review on Google about it. 

Alright, chuck aside the negativity. This bike is a beast. I have yet to ride it long enough since it is still at the workshop for repair.
I will make a thorough review on it after 1 - 2 full month of riding Eimuria. Maybe, a dedicated post for it. (: Till then! Sadly, I chose to be a bit low key about the bike thus the minimal photo.

Nice plate number? No actually. It is lent to my friend by De Xing Motor which is actually quite screw up too. Oh well, too late to dwell on spill milk. 

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Yamaha YZF R15

Name: Elly
Date: 21/11/2011 - Present

2nd bike after RWR 125. Honestly, it's light and basically a good 2B sports bike for one to ride. The transition from RWR 125 to Yamaha YZF R15 was an awkward one as I was accustomed to a heavy bike.

Till this date, which is 18Jan2016, this bike has two versions to it. First being R15 v1.0 while the second one being R15 v2.0. Aesthetically different but performance wise, v1.0 performs better. STOCK! Do some read up on this as I may be wrong on it.

I will avoid delving deeper on the memories I had with her. She is the first bike that I had a "minor accident" whereby I skidded during wet weather. I was alright but she wasn't, aesthetically.

Heart pain seeing this again. Why? I was on my way home from Lian Chin Heng workshop after completing my top overhaul if I'm not mistaken and this had to happen! ):

Fortunate enough, the driver who inadvertently caused me to skid decided to settle privately and amicably. This incident instigated me to get a GoPro camera to prevent any further mishap.

Alright, let's get to the review.

Review of Yamaha YZF R15 v1.0:

• Mileage: 36km/litre average
• Handling: Very Good, Modest 
• Wow Factor (1-10): 6

This R15 of mine is completely stock. Initially, in its early lifespan, I manage to clock 41-43km/litre. I am not sure how petrol grade affects fuel consumption but I feed all my bikes with 98 Techron often. If I am running low on fuel and Caltex is nowhere in sight, any other 98 fuel grade will do i.e. Shell V-Power or SPC 98. 

Since year 2011 riding this bike, Elly still average out at 36km/litre. I ride aggressively. Hitting 120 - 130km/h as quick as I can but this baby still performs like a beast. Top Speed I got from Elly was about 143km/h. Power-to-weight ratio plays a lot in squeezing out every horsepower. Some light-weighted R15 riders managed to pull a 150km/h along the freeway. 

Handling wise? It was not as great. Depends on how often you ride, it took me about 10 - 12 months "to be one" with the motorcycle. Its suspension can be a bit twitchy at times. My advise? Avoid installing third party components on her, especially the batteries and headlight. You want to change the exhaust system? No issue. But batteries, rectifier, ECU and other components? Tread lightly. I had a lot of problems when I chose to try non OEM batteries and ECU. It was an expensive lesson as I had to change my batteries and ECU multiple times within a short span. That is basically the internal parts.

For its exterior, the wow Factor is a low 6. This bike is too common ever since its inception in Singapore. Marketability and demand is not relatively high but it is popular among the Indian Nationals who are working here as this bike is produced in India. A friend sold off his R15 v1.0 at quite a good price after 2 years of riding it to an Indian National who apparently love his bike. That was back in 2013. Maybe times have changed but given the ridiculous COE price, R15 v1.0 has a good selling value. 

If you are thinking of R15 v1.0 or v2.0 as your first bike after getting your 2B, I will give the green light and say go for it. I may be riding a class 2 bike now but I still travel the distance with Elly. Nothing but love for her. (:

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Daelim Roadwin RWR 125

Name: Illyana
Duration: 20/07/2010 - 29/10/2011

Hi, meet Illyana. My first motorcycle, and being bias, the best starter motorcycle that you could actually ask for. Why, you must be wondering?

I chuckled looking back at the photo. It still looks amazing with a box!

She was the only bike (i will interchangeably use bike and motorcycle) that was as big as Ducati M696 and its weight was ridiculously heavy. Mind you, I was still new to bikes and I dropped it before I could even have my first ride. The agent, CKA located at Kaki Bukit, was kind enough to deliver the bike to my doorstep. CKA gave me a call and informed me of their arrival time and I was living on the first floor. For all I know, I was eagerly waiting for her outside.

Many memories I had with her. It was as noisy as a Yamaha RXZ, moves like a turtle (125cc) yet its handling was top-notch. A korean bike, who is new to the market in Singapore, yet functions flawlessly.

Review of Daelim Roadwin RWR 125:

• Mileage: 32km/litre average
• Handling: Excellent
• Wow Factor (1-10): 7 
• the stickers on the bike makes it look fake
• will share photos on the difference further down the post

Top speed I got from this bike was about 118km/h.
Acceleration was quite mediocre due to its power-to-weight ratio.
Road Presence is there due to its size. Components can be easily sourced due to a dedicated agent CKA. By the way, I have nothing but good review for this agent.

It took me a few months to actually have an excellent feel with the bike. It is necessary for riders "to be one" with their motorcycle. It is a life or death situation on the road and not knowing your bike well is just waiting for an accident to happen.
Those last minute evasion where you have to make to avoid a collision due to errant road users or whatsoever, Daelim Roadwin RWR 125 can pull it off flawlessly.

Typically, a U-turn will take two lanes on the road but I was able to do a one-lane u-turn with her on a rainy day without skidding. Not forgetting I had a pillion too. A very steep learning curve for new riders but this bike assisted me in more ways than one in riding a heavy bike.

I let her go for some unknown reason but the buyer was elated when I handed her over to him. Till this day, I have yet to see her on the road. It has been 5 years. Memories bruh.....

Boxless Illyana

The black stickers. Didn't fancy it.

Sticker-less. Love solid design.

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About Me

A Zero to a Hundred Author:

Who am I actually? Why the sudden "inspiration" to write, to blog?
I'm like any other, an ordinary Singaporean rider. I love riding. Ask any motorcyclists and they will probably say the same. Unlike the gang of riders, I ride solo but the joy of riding is still there be it in groups or alone. 
I hope I am able to share insightful reviews of the the bikes and workshops that I have had my fair share of experience with. 

Inspiration:

How did this blog came about? It all boils back down to 08 January 2013 where I achieved and claimed the most coveted prize in motorcycle licensing which is the CLASS 2!!!

A quick breakdown on how motorcycle licensing works in Singapore for non-Singaporeans. Potential riders have to go through 3 phases of motorcycle licensing; Class 2B, Class 2A and Class 2.

Class 2B: 0 - 200cc ; Class 2A: up to 400cc ; Class 2: infinty and beyond

The *beep* part is that potential riders have to wait a year in between their passing license date before they can commence to the next class. In short, 2 years wait before your dream Agusta, BMW or Yamaha.

Upon attaining my Class 2, I was at lost, afraid. Should I get a Class 2 bike? Should I risk my finance on a bigger bike? Is it really worth it? These are the questions that I kept on asking myself. Besides, Elly(link) is excellent. After close to 3 years since my passing date, I made the jump from a 150cc to 1000cc bike. 

This is where I had problems. I went through the web. Research and research and research! Finding for riders locally and abroad who is undergoing the same ordeal. The jump, 150 - 1000, isn't a joke. I had no luck in finding credible sources. I figured, why not document this out. There ought to be someone out there who will probably jump from 150 - 1000cc. Or better, a 1000cc as his/her first bike. 

The beauty that drinks fuel like a thirsty human being stranded in the desert. Yet, who doesn't love their motorcycle.

Backstory:

I am a private person yet my online personas are fully public i.e.: Facebook and Instagram. Contradicting much.
I don't bother making my online personas private as online security is really questionable. However, I do still take precautionary measures in assuring my networking profiles are safe.

An introvert by nature, I embrace serenity. The days of cigarettes and clubbing are a story of the past. I look forward to heart-to-heart talks and I was brought up to always speak well of others no matter how much I dislike them.
On hindsight, I don't mix around much. On my lazy nights, I am actively playing Dota or just sleep my time away. I used to be a fitness junkie but I stopped. No point being all beefed up but you cannot complete a 2.4km run.

How old am I? I get a year older in the month of November. I wasn't born with a silver spoon. I started seeing the nitty-gritty of life when I turn 12. Coming from a family that is not complete, I knew how hard my family members had to struggle to meet ends meet. With that, I make an attempt every single day to be thankful for whatever I have in life. Be it small or big.

And thankful enough, I graduated with a degree in Newcastle University (Singapore Institute of Technology) in 2015. To be frank, I wasn't fond of studying but figure I could make my mom happy by achieving this degree. I may not know what I genuinely want after achieving this degree but I would love to be a technician in a motorcycle shop. But in Singapore context, I would be overqualified then.

Financially, from a family that is not complete, it is not easy. I held multiple jobs during university to sustain. I anticipated the lull period where I will be jobless after my final exams, and true enough, I was in a limbo for 2-3months. I secured my first degree job in the month of August and so far, it has been alright.

Future:

I hope I am able to impart knowledge and share this exciting and "enriching" experience of the jump from 150 - 1000cc. Not all are blessed to have this opportunity. It will be great if it is well-received. Other than that, if all goes well, this blog will be expanded for sure.
I hope year 2016 and on, abundance of health and wealth befalls me and my family. I intend to do some investment soon so watch this space, I might have a sub-section for it.

Do supplicate well and let's spread positivity.



Warmest Welcome
Izwan Ismail (Wandez)

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