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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
BMW Biker is First California to Florida Non-Stop
Gary Orr, the co-owner of San Diego BMW Motorcycles in San Diego, California, has recently accomplished a longstanding dream to ride from California’s west coast all the way to Florida on his BMW K 1200 LT – a distance of more than 2,200 miles (3,500 km) – without stopping!
Many riders can claim to have travelled across America by motorcycle, but surely there aren’t many who have done this kind of journey non-stop? For Gary, it started out as a desire to just jump on his bike and head east – not for any records or awards – but just to be the first human in history to travel from California to Florida on a motorcycle, without stopping, for anything or anyone. This meant no interruptions of travel for food, sleep, toilet breaks, traffic lights, traffic, road construction, border patrol, police, weather or anything else that could interfere with his journey.
Gary rode a BMW K 1200 LT (luxury touring) motorcycle equipped with GPS and XM Satellite Radio. Although the LT has a big fuel tank and a decent range, it’s unlikely that it would have carried Gary even as far as his neighbouring State of Arizona. Therefore, in order to just keep on riding, he used the K 1200 LT to tow a trailer which carried 75 gallons (283 litres) of gasoline. This amount of gas would provide him with enough fuel for the entire cross-country trip.
The one-man show began in a public parking lot in Ocean Beach, San Diego, and ended just 35 hours later in Madison, Florida. Gary wore a BMW Rally 2 jacket that was generously packed with snacks to get him through the trip. In order to stay hydrated, he ran a hose from the water tank that was mounted on his bike, to his mouth. Gary also constructed a unique fuel pumping system that used a switch to transfer the fuel from the tank on the trailer to the K 1200 LT’s fuel tank.
How to Approach Long Distance Riding
How to Approach...
Paolo Volpara © 2002
The skills of riding safely, smoothly and systematically for long distances are part of the Advanced Rider tool kit. Sometime for pleasure and sometime for necessity we found ourselves on the saddle for long period and we have to train for these occurrences.
Long Distance Riding (LDR) is one of the motorcycle sporting activities going back to the Rally tradition and in the last decade promoted on normal roads by groups like the Iron Butt Association in USA.
As any sport it should be approached with humility and passion giving time for progressive training and increasing experience.
LDR develops the capacity to hold alertness, concentration and attention for long periods of time in a variety of different situation.
It also trains the pilots on the essential art of self-evaluation obliging the rider to
• Face the personal skill’s limits
• Evaluate constantly the physical fitness status
• Accept, without problems, failure
In addition LDR incorporates planning, orientation and organizational skills that will turn quite useful in normal riding condition.
Above all LDR is a good former of discipline in the good (striving for achieving the goal) and in the bad (recognize attained limits)
The discipline required to maintain systematic riding for long spans can be applied then to everyday rides making the biker safer and progressive. It has often been noticed that a student under observation in a Training Course reduces the quality of his riding after 15/20 minutes. It is a well know fact that new riders (or riders with little training/experience) found particularly difficult to apply the same level of concentration after one or two hours of riding. The mind start wondering, scanning disappears, target fixation increases, short sighting becomes the standard, position/speed/gear go out of control; the road, not the bikers take the lead.
LDR must be approached in stages and within the (well-known) individual limits.
Specifically the rider must maintain constantly under control the level of fatigue, the physical fitness and the mental alertness. When a decreasing value in the last two elements and an increasing one in fatigue is perceived the rider must be able to stop. In this area LDR is a great teacher of self analysis and it cannot be approached by people with egos out of control or with limited capacity of evaluation of personal skills and conditions.
It is important to remember that any LDR must be performed in total respect o0f the traffic law of the Country: the great riders in this particular sport are not fast riders but constant riders.
As such the taste of this sport is not suitable for everybody. By this I mean that, while everybody must train for long distance riding, only the pilots with passion and training in this demanding sector should face challenges like 1000/24.
This applies to every branch of motorcycling: for an experience rider on road competing on the Paris Dakar Rally (without the proper training and experience) can turn out to be suicidal.
The same applies for an off-road racer called (without the proper training and experience) to race in a GP.
Finally: Long distance rides are not organized events: IBA (around the world) and OMM (in Turkey) only promote the knowledge of this sport and certify individual attempts.
Last Updated: 2009-01-27 11:22
Paolo Volpara © 2002
The skills of riding safely, smoothly and systematically for long distances are part of the Advanced Rider tool kit. Sometime for pleasure and sometime for necessity we found ourselves on the saddle for long period and we have to train for these occurrences.
Long Distance Riding (LDR) is one of the motorcycle sporting activities going back to the Rally tradition and in the last decade promoted on normal roads by groups like the Iron Butt Association in USA.
As any sport it should be approached with humility and passion giving time for progressive training and increasing experience.
LDR develops the capacity to hold alertness, concentration and attention for long periods of time in a variety of different situation.
It also trains the pilots on the essential art of self-evaluation obliging the rider to
• Face the personal skill’s limits
• Evaluate constantly the physical fitness status
• Accept, without problems, failure
In addition LDR incorporates planning, orientation and organizational skills that will turn quite useful in normal riding condition.
Above all LDR is a good former of discipline in the good (striving for achieving the goal) and in the bad (recognize attained limits)
The discipline required to maintain systematic riding for long spans can be applied then to everyday rides making the biker safer and progressive. It has often been noticed that a student under observation in a Training Course reduces the quality of his riding after 15/20 minutes. It is a well know fact that new riders (or riders with little training/experience) found particularly difficult to apply the same level of concentration after one or two hours of riding. The mind start wondering, scanning disappears, target fixation increases, short sighting becomes the standard, position/speed/gear go out of control; the road, not the bikers take the lead.
LDR must be approached in stages and within the (well-known) individual limits.
Specifically the rider must maintain constantly under control the level of fatigue, the physical fitness and the mental alertness. When a decreasing value in the last two elements and an increasing one in fatigue is perceived the rider must be able to stop. In this area LDR is a great teacher of self analysis and it cannot be approached by people with egos out of control or with limited capacity of evaluation of personal skills and conditions.
It is important to remember that any LDR must be performed in total respect o0f the traffic law of the Country: the great riders in this particular sport are not fast riders but constant riders.
As such the taste of this sport is not suitable for everybody. By this I mean that, while everybody must train for long distance riding, only the pilots with passion and training in this demanding sector should face challenges like 1000/24.
This applies to every branch of motorcycling: for an experience rider on road competing on the Paris Dakar Rally (without the proper training and experience) can turn out to be suicidal.
The same applies for an off-road racer called (without the proper training and experience) to race in a GP.
Finally: Long distance rides are not organized events: IBA (around the world) and OMM (in Turkey) only promote the knowledge of this sport and certify individual attempts.
Last Updated: 2009-01-27 11:22
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Special for your butt....
Naturally, we set out to design a seat to fit the bike visually as well as improving the quality of your ride... Corbin's saddle does just that! Our high density Comfort Cell foam allows a sleek profile while providing a firm supportive ride that lasts. Rider seating is ergonomically shaped to fit the curve of your body and provide better weight distribution. This also helps to eliminate the centralized pressure felt from the stock seat. In the nose area, we sculpt the saddle narrow to allow for good ground reach.
Passenger seating area is designed with a neutralized platform to curb sliding forward in the saddle. Dished shaping provides an excellent contact patch while maintaining a clean look. This gives your passenger excellent comfort. For additional comfort and feeling of security, the Corbin saddle works with an optional removable passenger backrest. Simple to install with just a single bolt under the saddle and fully adjustable to provide a tailored fit.
We offer several backrest models to suit your taste visually and the degree of support desired. For the best combination of looks and support, we recommend the #02-SB model Ovalbac backrest shown. This backrest provides a generous, contoured contact patch for excellent support. Angle adjustment is simple and can be performed without removing the saddle or backrest from the bike. Please note, the Corbin backrests will not work in the saddle if you are using the BMW trunk &/or carrier.
Notice how close the Corbin saddle fits to the tank, tail section and sides... this kind of fit comes only from a Corbin saddle and our unique Fibertech basepan. Our rigid base material not only fits perfect to the bike, but provides a firm foundation to support the carefully designed foam shape. Corbin's ergonomic shaping creates a visually pleasing look on the motorcycle and adds to the custom appeal. We've made this seat design as low as possible without impacting ride comfort. This makes the Corbin model slightly lower than the standard BMW seat, but taller than the LOW version.
For an added luxurious touch, this saddle is available with the option of electric seat heaters. With the flip of a conveniently located switch built into the left side of the saddle, both the rider and passenger seating platforms will heat up and maintain temperature automatically. Simple to install with just a pigtail wiring to your bike's battery. All other components are built into the saddle and come preinstalled.
On top, we include genuine leather seating panels for a luxurious ride. Our standard design includes Black natural grain leather seating with Asphalt vinyl contrasting sides and nose for clean, sporty looks. For ultra clean looks we do not recommend using a "welt" on this saddle model.
We use genuine leather seating in all of our saddle models because it breathes with your body and will conform along with the foam shape during break in. This provides an added bit of luxury on those long rides. In the side panels, we use a coordinating vinyl material that will support the foam shape and keep the saddle looking sharp longer. Be sure to care for you leather saddle properly with a quality conditioner like our Saddle Cream. This will help the leather to remain supple and weather resistant while it matures gracefully.
Corbin's saddle is designed to work with the optional BMW saddlebags and trunk as shown. Please note, however, the passenger backrest will not work with the trunk carrier plate installed. Clearance has also been created under the nose of the seat to work with the BMW tank bag.
Mounts to the motorcycle just like stock and secures with the BMW key lock system. All brackets are included and premounted on the seat so it's ready for immediate installation.
Here's something new... Want to add a bit of convenient storage without installing a trunk? Corbin's glovebox is an excellent solution for all your quick-access stuff. Simply replace the finishing plate on the #02-SB Ovalbac or #297-SB backrest and you've just added four liters of locking storage capacity. It's plenty for a couple bottles of water, cell phone, spare gloves, maps and other incidentals. Constructed of durable ABS plastic and available plain or prepainted black. See Accessories tab for additional information and ordering.
Top Ten Reasons Why
from: The Motorcycle Wave
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back.......
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.
Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back.......
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.
Top 10 Reasons Sport Bike Riders Don't Wave: ......
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-Kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than foetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. Its too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.
Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back......
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgement.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to iPod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.
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Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back.......
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.
Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back.......
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.
Top 10 Reasons Sport Bike Riders Don't Wave: ......
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-Kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than foetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. Its too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.
Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back......
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgement.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to iPod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Calibration for Iron Butt
1.NAZRI BIN ELIAS
BMW R 1200 RT
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1628
2.ARIS BIN HASSAN
HONDA GOLDWING
SINGAPORE
1773
3.MUHAMAD ALLAMIN BIN BASHIRUN
BMW F 800 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1655
4.MOHD RAHIMI BIN ABD. RAHMAN
BMW R 1200 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1635
5.SELVAM A/L KRISHNAN
BMW F 800 GS
PERAK, MALAYSIA
1659
6.FATIMAH AHMAD DE POLO
YAMAHA FJR 1300
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1679
7.WAN MOHD .ADHA BIN WAN ISMAIL
BMW R 1200 RT
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1661km
8.YAP BAH WAN
KAWASAKI VERSYS 650
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1753
9.MOHD.HAMKA MOHD. HASSAN
BMW R 1200 RT
PAHANG, MALAYSIA
1626
10.ZULKIFLI BIN MOHAMAD
DUCATI MULTISTRADA
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1630
11.WAN AHMAD NIZAM BIN WAN ABDUL HAMID
BMW K 13
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1661
12.AZHAR BIN MOKHTAR
KAWASAKI ZX 10 R
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1625
13.KUAN FOOK HENG
KTM SUPERDUKE 990R
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1771
14.MOHD. AZANSHUKRI BIN WAHAB
KAWASAKI GTR
PAHANG, MALAYSIA
1672
15.SYED KABEER RIFAIEE BIN HJ. K.HAMZAH
KAWASAKI Z 750
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1693
16.NOR AZMAN BIN ABDUL MANAF
BMW R 1200 RT
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1640
17.AZMAN BIN ABU HASSAN
DUCATI MULTISTRADA
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1664
18.FAZLI HISYAM BIN SHUKOR
BMW R 1200 RT
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1694
19. CHE MOHD NORIZAN BIN DAUD
HONDA ST 1100
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
1634
20.DZAMIR BIN ELYAS
BMW F 650 GS
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
1620km
21.MOHD. RAFI BIN YACOB
BMW R 1200 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1625
22.NASHARUDIN MD. ALI
HONDA ST 1100
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1645
BMW R 1200 RT
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1628
2.ARIS BIN HASSAN
HONDA GOLDWING
SINGAPORE
1773
3.MUHAMAD ALLAMIN BIN BASHIRUN
BMW F 800 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1655
4.MOHD RAHIMI BIN ABD. RAHMAN
BMW R 1200 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1635
5.SELVAM A/L KRISHNAN
BMW F 800 GS
PERAK, MALAYSIA
1659
6.FATIMAH AHMAD DE POLO
YAMAHA FJR 1300
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1679
7.WAN MOHD .ADHA BIN WAN ISMAIL
BMW R 1200 RT
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1661km
8.YAP BAH WAN
KAWASAKI VERSYS 650
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1753
9.MOHD.HAMKA MOHD. HASSAN
BMW R 1200 RT
PAHANG, MALAYSIA
1626
10.ZULKIFLI BIN MOHAMAD
DUCATI MULTISTRADA
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1630
11.WAN AHMAD NIZAM BIN WAN ABDUL HAMID
BMW K 13
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1661
12.AZHAR BIN MOKHTAR
KAWASAKI ZX 10 R
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1625
13.KUAN FOOK HENG
KTM SUPERDUKE 990R
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1771
14.MOHD. AZANSHUKRI BIN WAHAB
KAWASAKI GTR
PAHANG, MALAYSIA
1672
15.SYED KABEER RIFAIEE BIN HJ. K.HAMZAH
KAWASAKI Z 750
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1693
16.NOR AZMAN BIN ABDUL MANAF
BMW R 1200 RT
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1640
17.AZMAN BIN ABU HASSAN
DUCATI MULTISTRADA
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1664
18.FAZLI HISYAM BIN SHUKOR
BMW R 1200 RT
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1694
19. CHE MOHD NORIZAN BIN DAUD
HONDA ST 1100
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
1634
20.DZAMIR BIN ELYAS
BMW F 650 GS
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
1620km
21.MOHD. RAFI BIN YACOB
BMW R 1200 GS
TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
1625
22.NASHARUDIN MD. ALI
HONDA ST 1100
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
1645
1st Malaysian Woman completed in 19hour 45minute for 1600++km
MY METAL BUTT ENDURANCE RIDE OR DEAL (FA THE BUTT-LESS)
The day of the awaited metal butt endurance ride finally came. After a week of pouring over the route map and discussing with Elly my daughter who plotted the routes into the GPS , I was relaxed and ready for the worst. The irony is that throughout the challenge I never referred to the map nor the GPS – the sign boards were clear and Nash led in the North while I led in the South routes.
It wasn’t until I arrived at KL Tower for the flag off that my adrenalin rushed and I felt nervous. Everyone important to me was there to support – Elly and Shah, Ezry and my granddaughter Daniesya, Is and Izet, Ati my maid of 14 years and all my Lanunbikerz friends!! I was sad that Ricardo my husband had to leave to be with his friends at another flag off in Sg Buloh.
At the sound of the whistle we were flagged off and in my mind “this is it, got to make it- don’t you go tumbling down the KL Tower winding way out!” I was the last and couldn’t see the others in front of me as the town traffic was heavy – it was a Friday night and people were out merry making.
When I reached the Sungai Buloh Rest & Rehabilitation Area, I tooted to my husband Ricardo , and my friend Nash to follow. My first stop was at Simpang Pulai where I fueled up at 11:34 am. My odometer reading was 033537.
I regretted stopping at Juru at 00:40 am for a second fueling up. My odometer reading was 033686. I should have done so at Gurun as I still had plenty of fuel.
Just about 100 meters from Alor Star tower my bike toppled as I lost my balance while stopping to wonder which way to go. So many motorists came, from I wonder where, to my rescue. I was so touched by their encouraging words and concern. The body slider of my bike broke and the arm of my right side mirror cracked. I reached Alor Star Tower at 1.30am . It was very dark with no street lights so the picture taken by En Fauzi (he can be contacted at +6012 4380123) who happened to be at the vicinity, is not very clear. I wasted more than 30 minutes trying to fix/glue/tie my dangling body slider and taping the arm of my side mirror.
My third fuel stop was at Caltex Sungai Petani at 2.23 am, before proceeding to Baling – Gerik route.
I stopped at the cross road at Gerik to Jeli to take a picture of the only restaurant in the vicinity. Nash went to the loom and washed his face. It was 3.45am but there were still many people. My odometer reading was 033966.
The journey to Jeli was grueling – numerous sharp bends in the pitch dark and foggy condition. I was told that elephants often wonder the roads at nights and many accidents have occurred because of them. Once in a while lorries/trailers/busses would come from the opposite direction taking me by surprise as I was going at a pretty fast speed. Once I thought a lorry was going to push me into the ravines and my heart was in my mouth. I slowed down for a long while after that. My ears kept popping – probably due to the high altitude.
By the time I reached Petronas Jeli it was 5.28am and my odometer reading was 034090. My fingers were numbed because it was unusually cold for me ( I totally forgot that my bike has got the heater – what an idiot). It started to pour pretty heavily – more than an hour was wasted before I left for Machang Tanah Merah. I stopped to take a picture of University Technology Mara, Machang at 7.01am. My odometer reading was 034153.
I fueled up at Petronas Gong Kiat station at 8.39am where my odometer reading was 034290 and decided to have breakfast. Though I was hungry, I couldn’t eat as I didn’t have any appetite. But I forced myself to have a bit of rice and chicken plus a mug of hot milo. I had plenty of power bars but they were all squashed up and melted from being in the hot side box which is above the exhaust pipes. After about an hour’s rest, I proceeded to Kuantan- Pekan route. Here I met up with Syed Kabeer and Nizam who decided to ride along with me and Nash.
The traffic to Muadzam- Segamat was heavy. About 50 kilometers to Segamat, two cars that must have been racing with each other overtook a stretch of about 10 vehicles from the opposite direction. I was forced to swerve onto the red earthed side stretch full of gravels. I thought that was the end of me as my bike wobbled and it wasn’t possible to get back onto the road as it was of a higher level. If I had braked I’d have crashed into the pillars on my left. I literally froze and left my fate to God – I don’t know how many lives I still have, but I lived to tell this story. Syed Kabeer told me later that he thought it was miraculous that I was still in one piece!! Syed Kabeer can be contacted at +60132892121.
At 15.07pm I reached Jementah Segamat Johor Petronas Station. My odometer reading was 034807. I had an ice cream to cool down my nerves. I just wanted to reach KL Tower and get this challenge over and done with.
I stopped at Putrajaya toll to take a picture. Just as I got on the bike to head toward KL Tower it rained torrentially. I could hardly see but refused to stop. Drenched to my knickers, I finally arrived at KL Tower . I was glad to see my children and the organizers waiting. Most of all I was glad I made it below 24 hours. I don’t want to have to try again!!! My odometer reading was taken by the organizers – I didn’t even bother to take a picture of it….
My gratitude goes especially to Nash my riding buddy, to my family, to Lanunbikerz and not forgetting the organizers, who supported, encouraged and believed in me !!
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