Intro #1 - Makin my DREAM come true......Part 1

LIVE the DREAM - HARLEY DAVIDSON

Dear Friends.....

Tomorrow, 30th of October i will start my DREAM journey to reality! The journey which i've been talking for years, even before i have my HD Ultra. This journey that i've been DREAMing every nights.... this will be one of the journey that i wanted to do in my LIFE.

STOP DREAMING...!!!!

Talking about DREAM, how many people or you that have made your DREAM come true? I'm not sure bout u guys, but for me i'm lucky that i've made my DREAM come true few times..... being so passionate & a big fan to Harley-Davidson since i'm small kid......of course, my biggest DREAM is to own a Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide.... and i made it at the age of 30yrs old. Thank God....

My 1st ride with my Ultra - Penang Ride

ONE OF MANY RIDE 2008 - Hatyai Thailand

Owning a Harley is not easy in Malaysia... as the bike price is expensive.... way too expensive..... people says that Harley-Davidson bike is only for rich people... but i never listen to people... I didn't come from a rich family or being fed in silver spoon when i was baby..... i didn't have parents that gain so much money or income as both of them was just an ordinary teacher..... hence the only way to own a Harley at young age is nothing else except than work hard, gain more.... save more, pray hard, get the bless from your own parent and ensuring the motivation & passion towards it never less.... i believed in my passion, i believed in what i like most, i believed that nothing is imposibble and i believed that owning a Harley is the ultimate success for my self....... my believed is so strong and i'm proud of myself that i made it reality.

My second DREAM was to visit United States.... as i was too influence of H-D stories and US is the origin of Harley-Davidson. I'm always dreaming of being in the Uncle SAM land... not for the landscape, not for the people nor culture nor others..... but only for one, seeing H-D bikes on the road, meeting the proud Harley-Davidson owners, talk to them, share the priceless riding experience with them, seing their passions and riding H-D bikes on its motherland...... once again, US Trip - HD of Glendale California 2010

I made my DREAM come true as last February 2010 i was given an opportunity by HOG Malaysia to participate in the HOG Rally Coordinator Training (HRCT) 2010 in Austin Texas.

US Trip 2010 - HD of Central Texas

US Trip 2010 - Hollywood Sign

I cried once the plane touch down at LAX... thinking that how lucky am i and how my passion makin my DREAM come true.....I was there for almost 3 weeks , attending training program that not related to my daily job, spending my time sharing experience and being with a group of people that came from around the world, talking about our passion & interest, building relationship & brotherhood.... understanding the real spirit about Harley-Davidson... visiting almost 7 dealerships in Texas & Los Angeles, seeing H-D bikes on the streets and Route 66 - off corse! It was flawless, an awesome experience that i will never forget and i will share with my kids & grandkids one day......(by God Will)

US Trip - HD of Hollywood @ Hollywood Boulervard

HRCT Training Austin Texas 2010

That was pass......Now, i'm back on the road... makin another DREAM comes true....as i mentioned earlier....that tomorrow, Me & my Brother Jontrow will be riding together on our beloved & trusted Harley-Davidson bikes arround Peninsular Malaysia....knowing our own motherland, meeting more people & seeing our own culture in our own style.....

Bro Jontrow - SeDARAH Kepak Ride 2010

We will hit the road...day & night, we will stop at as many places we wanted to be, we will sleep in our tent, we will feel our own air, we will get burn by our own sunlights, we might get soak in our own rain..... and this is gonna be totally real as we will not dreaming anymore......!!

Our Mission!!

May God bless us, bless our journey and bless our wifes who are waiting at home & bless all the friends we made & meet along the way......

Bro Jontrow during the day he made his DREAM come true - Sportster 1200 Custom! 2009

We have decided.... are you still dreaming?

Ops Sikap 22 - 2010

Motorcyclist score the highest death cases so far.......!!
* please click to the statistic for larger view

111 motorcyclist dead in 11 days since the first day of Ops Sikap 22 - 2010......... what has happened?

Brader..? Brother..? Bro...?!!

I read this wrtite up by Teacher and i kindda like it..... i'm not sure bout u guys but it's worth to think bout it on what we saying.... just remember that... knowing but not doing is = not knowing.

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"The word "Brother" has become very abused in the motorcycle world these days. Seems like if you buy a bike and a new set of leathers, everyone else that rides has now become your brother. Some call it Brotherhood when sharing the wind on two wheels. Some call it Brotherhood when you ride a few roads together.

Just what truly is Brotherhood?

There are Brothers in Christ. Brothers in Masonic temples. Brothers in several organizations. Elite military units commonly form a brotherhood among the members of squads. Navy Seals for example, are more than the sum of their individuals. They become more than just a team. They become brothers, totally committed to one another up to and including giving their lives for one another if necessary. Men that have shared combat together have formed such close relationships as to call each other brother. While these are no less committed than any other Brotherhoods, when it comes to the motorcycle world, there is also a very strong bond among those that call themselves Brothers.

What is a Brother in the MC world?

Once you've gone through the hangaround period, the members of the Club have viewed your behavior, your attitude, your dedication, trust and loyalty, to be there. If you've actually completed this period, then you may be asked to become a prospect. During this time you are put under a much more intense review. You and the other members of the club find out if you are suited to be a part of the club and if you can accept the other members as Brothers just as much as if they can accept you and call you Brother. Can you dedicate yourself to the others as close as you would your own flesh and blood? Many times it is an even closer commitment than family. The person that you call Brother becomes family as a part of his as well as you being a part of theirs. A common phrase used in MC circles is ”I am my Brother’s keeper”. This means you will support him and help him any way you can, sometimes to the point of selling your bike to help him, quitting your job to go help him and, in some cases, Brothers have even done things that they already know could get them put in jail because they were willing to take that step to help a Brother out.

With all that commitment, it’s also that you would not ask a Brother to do something drastic without very good cause. Brothers may disagree, but they will always respect one another and treat each other with respect.

Please take note that if you haven't had any experience being around some of the more serious MC's , they take the word "Brother, or Bro" very serious, and they'll only use the word as a show of respect towards their own club, their members, and any club who they've also bestowed that word upon.

And if a club overhears someone throwing around the word lightly within their midst, it could cause them to aggressively educate those whom they felt disrespected them by abusing the word.

Next time you feel the need to call someone Brother or Bro, just what is behind it? Commitment or just trying to sound cool?

Written by: Teacher

How to lift a fallen motorcycle?

How to lift a fallen motorcycle?Lifting a fallen motorcycle is one of the lesson i shared among the HD riders during the Basic Riding Course which i facilitate at Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur. Here are some shots of the action during the session.

Thanks to Saf (H-D KL) for the shots and written explanation was copied and edited from Clutch and Chrome - www.clutchand chrome.com

There are few things more stressful than the sight of your motorcycle lying on the ground. It’s a gut-wrenching sight for a motorcycle owner, you’re pride and joy lying on its side. Whether it came to be in this position from a vehicular mishap or the ground didn’t prove to be as solid as you had thought, the first thing on your mind is getting the bike upright and checking for damage. Between the weight, hot surfaces and sheer awkwardness, picking up a motorcycle can be dangerous and cause serious injury if done incorrectly or under poor footing.

The first rule of picking up a fallen motorcycle is to find a few people to help. The second rule, if you don’t find any help the first time, look or ask for assistance again! Ideally, the people offering to help should be riders themselves or at least have some kind of knowledge about motorcycles for a few reasons. Obviously, you don’t want anyone else to get hurt, but with the motorcycle already laying on the ground you certainly need to avoid anymore damage.

Before any attempt is made to lift the bike some personal preparation is needed. Make sure you’ve calmed down. You need to think clearly and understand what needs to be done. And you need to be physically able to lift the bike. As with any type of heavy lifting, the golden rule is to keep your body and back straight, and lift only with your legs. Maintain control of the motorcycle and never twist your body while lifting. The majority of picking up a motorcycle is mental and methodical. Not only are motorcycles heavy but awkward shapes with pieces that move and parts that can be hot.

Don’t panic! The very first step as you’re looking at your baby on its side is to breathe. Breathe again. Take a few minutes to calm down. Tell yourself that this happens to everyone at some point in their years of riding. Remember that your motorcycle isn’t going anywhere and unless you and your bike are located in a dangerous area there’s plenty of time to pick it up. Seeing your bike lying on its side can be a traumatic experience, but it happens to everyone at one time or another. Quite frankly, your bike’s not going anywhere without you. Spend a few minutes asking yourself questions and talking yourself through the situation: are you hurt? Are you able to pick up your motorcycle under normal circumstances? Do you want to pick up your motorcycle? Is it safe to pick up your motorcycle? You have the rest of your life to pick up your bike; take a few minutes to relax and assess the situation. It’s best if you can get help. Instruct any new found help with the proper safety techniques.

Check out the motorcycle! Although it sounds like an obvious point, in stressful times like this you may just forget to turn off the engine. If you can, turn off the fuel using the fuel supply valve. Although spilled fuel is common, don’t panic and remember that a spark is needed to ignite it. But if you smell gasoline, work with caution around the motorcycle. It may be so broken up that it can’t stay up when stood back up.
Note which side the bike fell on. If the motorcycle is lying on its right side, put the sidestand down (yes, you will actually pull it up skyward) and put the motorcycle in gear. If the motorcycle is on its left side, you can’t put the side stand down and can’t put the motorcycle in gear. This is important since you really don’t want to pick up your motorcycle and then immediately drop it onto its other side!

Big cruisers tend to be easier to lift becasue they have crash bars, side bags, or other parts that give a higher fulcrum to work with. You have up to 30 or 40 degrees already lifted for you as it lays on the ground. Sport bikes are lighter, but lay flater on the ground. You have to lift most of the weight yourself.

Facing Away from the bike, turn the handlebars to full-lock position with front of tire pointed downward.

Find the “balance point” of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or footpeg. The motorcycle will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for the most of the weight of the bike.

Squat down with your butt/lower back against the motorcycle seat. Be very careful to keep your back straight and your head up. Put your feet solidly on the ground about 12 inches apart, with your knees bent. With one hand, grasp the handgrip (underhand, preferably), keeping your wrist straight. With your other hand, grip the motorcycle framework (or any solid part of the motorcycle), being careful to avoid the hot exhaust pipe, turn signals, etc. Try to find a grip point close to your body.

Lift with your legs until they are nearly extended, then take small, baby steps backwards, pressing against the seat with your butt and keeping your back straight. On slippery or gravelly surfaces this technique probably won’t work. On inclined surfaces this can be very dangerous. Be careful not to lift the motorcycle up and then flip it onto its other side! Adrenaline tends to push the bike over the other side if you’re not careful. If possible, put the sidestand down and the bike in gear.

Set the motorcycle on its sidestand and park it safely. Evaluate the bike’s condition. Is it safe to ride?

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It has been a while.........

it has been a while i've not update my blog...... so many things happened and hold me from spending much time in writting.... i thing i should move my butt on and start brushing my writting or otherwise, this blog gonna die in boredome.......

see u soon friends, with more write up--- of course!!