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)