Tuesday, March 25, 2014

HORE Penang #01/2014.... two weeks to go...!!

2 weeks to go....!!

Calling Harley Owners in Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis & Kelantan....!!
Coming Soon in April 5th & 6th.

#1/2014 - HARLEY OWNERS RIDING EXPERIENCE (H.O.R.E.) Penang
Harley-Davidson of Penang | Juru Autocity

For further info, please call Crystie 04-5082911


Monday, March 10, 2014

This Weekend...!! Road Captain Development Course with Lady Bikers Malaysia



HORE #1/2014 - HDKL PJ. Mission Accomplished...!!



Shukur Alhamdullilah, Thank to Allah for once again giving me the opportunity to conduct the HORE session last weekend at HDKL PJ. I'm glad that for this first session in 2014, i got the chance of meeting and knowing Ravi, Jocelyn, Nora, Abang Zul, Han, Fauzi, Nat, Thomas, Andrew, Shiham for the first time as they are among the participants for the course....

It was quite a good turn up and a great session we had despite the hot weather especially in the afternoon during the riding skill session. Some were good at handling their bikes especially for the Sportsters owners while some may have to practice more and ride more from time to time to improve their skill. 

The issue with new riders on holding much to their clutch are normal issue and hope that they could move on to better riding habits in future. Abang Zul, Ravi, Nora and Andrew had those problem the most during the riding skill session perhaps they are struggling in ensuring their bike didn't stall in the middle of exercise. Jocelyn was quite nervous during the first day perhaps too much pressure upon looking at the training field and people around. It's okay Jocelyn, we will do more session this week moving forward.

And for the first time this year, i had the chance to test the Softail Breakout 2014. it was a sexy bike and look cool to ride, got some similarity to v-rod feelin but i've to agree with Ravi that the handlebar was quite long and straight which not easy to handle especially during taking close turn or slow corners....


On second day session which was riding in group exercise, we had experienced few more findings.... Nat was quite hesitate during taking corners, perhaps one way to help her is to go for more rides especially on the zig zac road condition to build her confidence and later enjoy more character of her bike... Nora who used to ride within 80km/h, managed to ride till 110km/h during the session... the riding pace within the group improved especially during our way back to the dealership from Cyberjaya....

Well, basically those are some observations i had for the past 2 days during the session. i hope that most of the participants could benefit and enjoy the session as much as i did. i wish that we will be given more chances to ride again together in future. as for now, i'm preparing and focusing myself for this coming weekend Road Captain Development Program with the Lady Bikers Malaysia in Port Dickson.... see u guys soon...! Ride SAFE!!

Roi



*p/s - ThankYou to HDKL, Jimmy Othman and Jim for helping me during the course.




Thursday, March 06, 2014

Harley Owners Riding Experience (HORE) is back for 2014

Dulu when it was introduced back in 2009 it was known as Basic Rider Course.... tapi program tak dapat sambutan... maybe the course name "basic" doesn't attract the riders to join.... a year later, the program name has been changed to Riders Orientation Program.... great turn up especially from the new Harley owners sekitar KL. but still low participation versus the numbers of bike being sold via HDKL. So last year, we have decided to revamp the module, slides and content so it has be given a new name to which is Harley Owners Riding Experience....

learning has 2 methods... self learning and structured learning. self learning mostly via own experience, reading, browsing Google or watching YouTube. meanwhile structured learning is about classroom based, have learning material to refer too and course content that been developed to assist the learner....

kat Malaysia nie memang jarang ada structured class especially dedicated for Harley bikes.... luckily, HD KL has initiated one and continued supporting the event. it's not about teaching the new owners but getting them in a proper platform to share ideas, knowledge and information about owning the Harley motorcycles, understanding the lifestyle, aware about the risk in motorcycling, so on and so forth.....

so for those who interested to join this course, please give a shout and we will meet at the program soon.....

in addition, i would like to take this opportunity to thank Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur, the Dealer Principal En. Azian & Bro Jimmy for giving me the opportunity to lead the course again. Your continuous support in promoting safety riding program are highly appreciated and should be followed by other automotive players in the market.

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

1st Underground Swap Meet Recap