Tiger in the sun

Just a shot of the tiger in the sun...

Star key for the fork reflectors

Did I mention how ugly the reflectors looked on the bike? I was hunting everywhere for the star allen key, even ordered a small set online only to realise that I have the exact right size in my office drawer ....


Front Reflectors


The tool!




Testing and removing it. It fits!

Shine tiger shine!

I was eager to dress up the tiger little, so I made time to Aunty sticker shop to have the word Tiger decal up with reflective material.






The word is now slightly bolder.




Since I was near MotoWorld Concept branch, I've decided to get the communications unit UCLEAR AMP GO, packaged at 2 for 290. Not a bad deal.





Of couse I've also gotten myself the hand phone mount so I could use and read the GPS on the go. I've gotten a china brand that looks like RAM mount, but since the X-holder was the wrong size, I've decided to buy the brand RAM mount holder piece hoping it wont lose the grip og my phone in higher speed.

Looks like to much accessories for 1 day 😂

1st meet up

Who knows the first meet up would as soon as less than 48 hours after collecting my new bike!  My prevoius riding kakis decided to have late dinner at Punggol Nasi Lemak!





I wasn't used to eating this late at 10-11pm, so I didn't order anything but just chat. There was about 8 of us in total. There were old and new face among the group. We also brought our passport in case we were going to have a quick petrol run to Malaysia. In the end only bobby and I was going in.

Otw, charlie took a photo of us. Look! Bobby is there too!



Riding the new bike on the expressway to Tuas check point, brought back so much memories of my previous ride on my Hayabusa. I used to ride with these same kakis into Mayalsia together for petrol runs. 10 years later today. We're doing it again!

Upon reaching the custom, I look like a total noob. Not sure what to do at the new machines, took a while to read the instruction and figuring out what to do resulting the impatient honing from frequent Malaysian riders behind - rushing me to speed up my process. It was a little humiliating. But the next time I would know how and be faster!

Once we reached the Malaysia custom, the process was the same except now, both side riders don't need to pay anymore! This is getting better!

After clearing the custom, Bobby waited for me and rode patiently with me, guiding me to the U-turn at 312C exit. Now, the sign shows "LEGOLAND". Returning back and stop over at  the petrol station Petron. Booby was excited, he told me he was surprised I chose to do the "hard run in" He didn't have to ride slowly like how he did with some of his friends.

I treated him the inexpensive (MAGNUM). The ice cream was damage but still ediable.



I was surprised 2 more riders from the supper came along . Wasn't aware until now. Chatting abit and we went back home after that.

Bringing the Matt Tiger home!

It was the starting of school holiday month, everyone was in holiday mood. Our spirits were high and I had a weekend of fun with my family at a Chalet which ended yesterday , but fun hasn't ended for me. In fact, it has just began and shouldn't last so soon, probably foor a long time! I'm going to bring my tiger home! And will be having lots of fun ride on it!

I was excited when I reached MAH noon today, Bobby was there for this moment as well! What a friend! 😃

When I reached level 2 , the showroom. My new bike was display under the sport lights, on the side of the counter wall was a warm welcome message. Rylee from Mah was nice, he arranged for it and made customers (me in this case) felt valued and appreciated. In face Rylee has been patient with me, I've mae countless request and queries to him, he was humble and tried his best in everyway for me.
Please look for Rylee if you visit Mah motors and needed guidance on the products there.

This photo went into social media, welcome message in the photo:

Link here


Well, Who knows after photo taking, the proccess takes a while. They needed to sort out more paperwork like transfering the ownership of the bike to me, putting up side panniers, final checks etc...

After what seems like hours...it's time to ride off!!!
Ohh, bobby was there too! Thanks for the photo bro!





He suggested for me to get the top box before going home, the one I didn't order from Mah motor before. I thought it was a good idea too, Since Regina was nearby and they sell Kappa box at afforadable price.

So I was going to ride home with 2 boxes, but ended up with 3!. The challenge here is, I've not been riding for almost 10 years, the balacing of the bike during peak hours is indeed the challenge! These boxes are not empty!, some big free gifts , rain coat/bag and other stuff!

Moving cash to down the tiger! Lucky number 23741

I've finally drove my car till the last week of it's COE (10-year) expire date, sold it to an exporter,  together with my sales value + Praf/COE rebate , I could finally use it for the Tiger's cash down payment 20%. Why we didn't want to get another car? We don't really need it now that our kids doesn't require baby sitting anymore, so no more loading bags of diapers and baby stuff / bulky pram   and bringing kids to an fro parents house. A simple taxi/grab will serve us well.

I went to MAH Motors to pay up the down payment and and pre-arranged with Rylee for the bike to be collected on 3rd June.

Bobby was there to help make sure everything is well. Thanks!

How one could be so happy paying out so much money was this:
 


BTW , in case if you are wondering the machine price of the bike without the road tax/ insurance / COE and pre-ordered accessories like Boes/ crash bars/ guards/ protectors/ etc...

Jackets, our light amours

We took a look at the ranges from Regina and Motoworld, found our all time favorite RS Taichi models. and bout them on the spot, Jean even got her riding shoes, but will have to collect the color that she like another day as the stock are in the ware house.

The one I chose, RSJ325

And Jean's choice, RSJ307



Did I mention that she also gotten her shoes? TCX Street Ace Air