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<blockquote data-quote="nazrie" data-source="post: 318613" data-attributes="member: 636"><p>Bro , congrats on your purchase ... my first ever bikes were R1100RT n R1100RS ... one for touring and one for town use . Before that I was just like u ..on borrowed ones lagi tu and havent ridden for a long time before I bought 'em ..and I bought 'em just because they were beemers and also ,didnt have any1 to ask for advice .. those days no internet like nowadays maaaa...so ,I actually LEARNT to ride on 'em... so , don't worry ..just take it slow . Also , they were the easiest to maintain ..No hassle.. Very good for be beginners who know nuts about bikes ..Just fill up fuel n GO .. ..Build your confidence SLOWLY . Build your skills SLOWLY as well . Don't go racing away .. There's no hurry .. And dont let anyone hurry u for whatsoever reasons.. Good choice of bike . Just dont go to heavy traffic places while u build up your skills .. BMW bikes are the safest bikes to be on .. coz it's not just about going fast on the straight or corners , stopping safely is very important too .. I ve been in situations where I m grateful that I was on a BMW several times.. the brakes are just wonderfully phenomenal .. I know if I were on a japs , I wud ve been a gonner for sure .. In short , YES I would recommend a BMW bike as a 1st bike where safety is concerned .. I did and it was just fine .. take your own sweet time .. After that I added a Yamaha R1 to my stable .. n let me tell u this .. I wouldnt recommend it to any1 as a first bike for safety concerns ..It is possible but I wudnt recommend it when skills are just nominal.. Japs are BEST for tracks and not for road , where safety is concerned , unless U r a very skilled rider .. but the riding experience cant beat the overall satisfaction of a beemer .. Now I have a R1200RT and a K1200S .. lovely bikes ... 2 different type of rides but equally satisfying in its own respects .. once you've ridden a beemer ,u wudnt want anything else but.... gimme a yell if u wanna go riding anytime as I ride quite a lot whenever I can .. I m just addicted ..I live around Subang.. my fellow bikers are more cocern about safety when riding in groups and there a few etiquettes you should follow to be safe to yourself and others .. DO NOT race on public roads .. DO it on tracks .. this 13 and 14 DEC , there'll be a track day at sepang .. RM100 per bike .. just try it out there in safety ..I 'll be there just to have some unadulterated FUN <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> build up your confidence in corners there .. learn about COUNTER STEERING and practise it there .. I m sure u wud be familiar , just like riding any 2 wheelers .. to go left ,turn right and vice versa .. it is very crucial to be safe in corners when your lean just aint enuf and also very very useful in obstacle avoidance .. Racing lines are also equally as important , to know where u end up AFTER the turn <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Everyone counter steers whether they realise it or not .. but when u do it conciously , you can feel the enjoyment and satisfaction .. I took my K1200S past 280 kmh for the 1st time yesterday and it was just pure adrenaline pumping FUN .. I m still running in my RT .. to run in the bike , ride it like u just stole it to seat the piston rings properly which is very important for your engine's well being .. but dont la redline it keep it below 7000 rpm .. go to this fabulous website and you can learn a few pointers there .. <a href="http://www.bmwk1200s.com" target="_blank">www.bmwk1200s.com</a> .. PM me your email and I ll send you a very good pdf book about riding techniques... cheers .. have fun and ride SAFE .. Again , kudos on your purchase..what colour aaaa .. my next one will be the S1000RR .. hmmm cant wait ... tp lambat lagi laaaa ..only in 2010.. cheeriosssss...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nazrie, post: 318613, member: 636"] Bro , congrats on your purchase ... my first ever bikes were R1100RT n R1100RS ... one for touring and one for town use . Before that I was just like u ..on borrowed ones lagi tu and havent ridden for a long time before I bought 'em ..and I bought 'em just because they were beemers and also ,didnt have any1 to ask for advice .. those days no internet like nowadays maaaa...so ,I actually LEARNT to ride on 'em... so , don't worry ..just take it slow . Also , they were the easiest to maintain ..No hassle.. Very good for be beginners who know nuts about bikes ..Just fill up fuel n GO .. ..Build your confidence SLOWLY . Build your skills SLOWLY as well . Don't go racing away .. There's no hurry .. And dont let anyone hurry u for whatsoever reasons.. Good choice of bike . Just dont go to heavy traffic places while u build up your skills .. BMW bikes are the safest bikes to be on .. coz it's not just about going fast on the straight or corners , stopping safely is very important too .. I ve been in situations where I m grateful that I was on a BMW several times.. the brakes are just wonderfully phenomenal .. I know if I were on a japs , I wud ve been a gonner for sure .. In short , YES I would recommend a BMW bike as a 1st bike where safety is concerned .. I did and it was just fine .. take your own sweet time .. After that I added a Yamaha R1 to my stable .. n let me tell u this .. I wouldnt recommend it to any1 as a first bike for safety concerns ..It is possible but I wudnt recommend it when skills are just nominal.. Japs are BEST for tracks and not for road , where safety is concerned , unless U r a very skilled rider .. but the riding experience cant beat the overall satisfaction of a beemer .. Now I have a R1200RT and a K1200S .. lovely bikes ... 2 different type of rides but equally satisfying in its own respects .. once you've ridden a beemer ,u wudnt want anything else but.... gimme a yell if u wanna go riding anytime as I ride quite a lot whenever I can .. I m just addicted ..I live around Subang.. my fellow bikers are more cocern about safety when riding in groups and there a few etiquettes you should follow to be safe to yourself and others .. DO NOT race on public roads .. DO it on tracks .. this 13 and 14 DEC , there'll be a track day at sepang .. RM100 per bike .. just try it out there in safety ..I 'll be there just to have some unadulterated FUN :) build up your confidence in corners there .. learn about COUNTER STEERING and practise it there .. I m sure u wud be familiar , just like riding any 2 wheelers .. to go left ,turn right and vice versa .. it is very crucial to be safe in corners when your lean just aint enuf and also very very useful in obstacle avoidance .. Racing lines are also equally as important , to know where u end up AFTER the turn :) Everyone counter steers whether they realise it or not .. but when u do it conciously , you can feel the enjoyment and satisfaction .. I took my K1200S past 280 kmh for the 1st time yesterday and it was just pure adrenaline pumping FUN .. I m still running in my RT .. to run in the bike , ride it like u just stole it to seat the piston rings properly which is very important for your engine's well being .. but dont la redline it keep it below 7000 rpm .. go to this fabulous website and you can learn a few pointers there .. [url]www.bmwk1200s.com[/url] .. PM me your email and I ll send you a very good pdf book about riding techniques... cheers .. have fun and ride SAFE .. Again , kudos on your purchase..what colour aaaa .. my next one will be the S1000RR .. hmmm cant wait ... tp lambat lagi laaaa ..only in 2010.. cheeriosssss... [/QUOTE]
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