The KB-Maxiscooters are going from strength to strength. We now have over 40 members from all walks of life, male and female, young and not so young and an interesting array of scooters, from the 250cc Yamaha Majesty, Kymco, SYM and Suzuki, right up to the very high power autos. Most weekends of the year there are ride outs, however during the school Holidays, long distance trips are being organised. So, if you're healthy and active and want a trip down memory lane to see scooters that you used to ride, or are just thinking of returning to the scooter scene, we are more than happy to take you on board
MAXISCOOTER POLICY
- SAFEGUARDS MAXI SCOOTER MEMBERS FROM THE RISK OF INJURY
- COMPLYING TO ALL TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
- ESTABLISHING HIGH STANDARD OF ROAD COURTESY BY ALL MEMBERS OF MAXISCOOTER
- AVOID OR MINIMISE DAMAGES TO BIKES AND SCOOTERS, GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLES PROPERTIES
25th-KK (stay overnite at SeaPark Hotel KK) 26th- KK --> Kundasang (Stay overnite at Zen Garden Hotel Kundasang) 27th- Kundasang --> Keningau (stay at Juta Hotel Keningau) 28th- Keningau --> KB
Sorry for the delay in my updates, been busy with my errands this week. Im posting a few shots for you guys to see. The event was conducted between 7.30 - 10pm eventho there were still some who stayed up late on that day. About 40 members with their spouses turned up. lady members and male members' spouses.. The president unable to attend but he left his speech to be read on behalf.... Some sporting members sang Raya song..... Bon appetite ladies.....
Variety of scrumptious food served..... Winning a game !.... I got biskut dlm tin.... Ali cafe.... tongkat Ali kah tu? Gotcha..... and..... helmet???
At the end of the day, we were all happy and thankful that the event was a success and to those who came thank you very much, to those who couldn't make it perhaps next year... til then.
To All Maxi Scooters Riders, Group Riding Riding with others presents unique challenges
Group riding is a whole other Endeavour compared to solo riding. Where it is like solo riding, is that some riders may instinctively do a good job of quickly figuring out the way to do it well, enjoying themselves, and have no issues. Others have found out the hard way that there are new rules to be observed when riding collectively. “Group riding” is actually a catch’all term. More specifically: · Are you and a few friends planning a day trip on your scooter, cruisers or a mixture of bike types? · Are you and some friends heading out of the country? · Are you and 11 other strangers riding a guided tour through new surroundings? · Are you and some buddies and your hot maxi scooters going out to look for some fun? In other words, who is in your group? Do you know everyone and their habits well? Is everyone sufficiently experienced? Or are you riding with novices trying to keep with a herd for the first time in traffic? Are you new to riding? If you are, think twice. Riding with a group presents challenges to an already demanding learning process, and probably should be avoided until you have at least 1,000 miles experience.
But even assuming you are up for it, depending on the dynamics, and number of riders, it will be necessary to pay greater heed to some fundamentals. A truly organized ride is of necessity. Usually, the most experienced two riders will be leader and sweeper (the sweeper rides in last place to look out for stragglers [riders falling away from the group]). The leader sets the pace, but before even starting out, everyone in the group ought to do a few things to help make sure all stay on the same page. First, is everyone's bike fueled up? Has each rider done a pre-ride check? If you break down ten miles into it, you'll put a damper on everyone's day. The leader's job is to sets the rules. There is a variety of pretty standard hand signals, and it's a good idea to have everyone agree up front on the ones you'll be observing. This will minimize confusion. Exchanging cell phone numbers with the leader is also advisable in the event someone gets lost or has a problem. If it's possible, utilize an intercom between lead and sweep or others in the group that also can help keep things together. Another good idea is sending out the route in advance to all the riders. According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a standard formation is staggered, giving everyone enough room to negotiate the road. The leader typically rides in the right of the lane, followed by the next rider at least one second behind in the left of the lane, and so on alternating and evenly at about one second intervals. In inclement weather, a larger space cushion is advisable. On narrow or curvy roads, a single-file formation is advisable with more space between bikes.
Groups larger than five to eight riders, while impressive to behold, are not always such a terrific idea. More riders mean more variables for someone to mess up. It also can be intimidating to motorists, and present difficulties in passing situations either for your group to pass a driver, or for motorists to pass you. Larger groups can create other awkward or hazardous situations. For example, if a column of 20 scooters is dominating the left lane of a highway, a car driver on the same lane wanting to overtake may do something risky in trying to pass the group. If you have many riders, breaking into more manageable sub-groups may be the way to go. Keep in mind, while there is strength in numbers, large groups do not have right of way or own the road in any sense. Other standard procedures are, when exiting a highway; it's recommended you go single file. Likewise, when coming to corners, do not ride side-by-side as this could endanger both riders. When taking off from a traffic light, the group should be fairly close together, but not too close. Each rider should go one after the other. All riders should not leave as a group at the exact same time, but in staggered formation. Whether at intersections, in the twisters, the highway, or no matter where you are; there is one cardinal (important) rule when riding in a group of any size: always rides your own ride! In short, exercising restraint, common sense and respecting everyone's space helps create a rhythm, builds trust, and is part of the art of making this all work.
Pros and cons
As mentioned, group riding can elicit a good deal of ambivalence (opposing ideas) with experienced riders. To be blunt, some dislike group rides and recommend against them. Many have stories to tell where someone – even an otherwise highly experienced rider – screwed up and crashed, or took someone out. No demographic is exempt from these stories either. Riders not minding their blind spots, or blithely (without a care in the world) cornering without leaving enough room for their fellow riders have forced others off the road, or collided. Packs of sport riders pumped with aggressive behaviour are also known as a recipe for craziness. The temptation to use that rocket between your legs can lead you into doing all sorts of things you'd be less likely to do alone when your wits (common sense) are fully with you. Regardless what kind of bike you are on, if you find yourself with a sketchy crowd, or are tempted to get in over your head, you ought to just gracefully bow out and save it for another day. On the positive side, if you can follow the program, and exercise restraint, the camaraderie and fun can add a whole other dimension to your life as a rider.
Another upside to riding with others is, if something goes wrong, you'll have help readily available. Before starting out, each rider could agree to share resources. For example: one person carries a first-aid kit, another a flat repair kit, another could carry a full complement of tools and hopefully have knowledge of what to do with them, etc. Picking your riding partners should be like picking your friends: Be selective, keep your wits with you at all times, and make sure it is a win-win all the way around. If you do that, then sharing the road can be safe and rewarding. While some consider group riding good, and others consider it not so good, like a lot of other things in life, it really is what you make of it.
I hope the above information will help remind us of what to do and not to do. Please share this information with other members so that, they too will learn from it. Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all and remember “ALWAYS RIDE SAFELY”. Wassalam, A Rahman Hj Wahab
IN CONJUNCTION with the holy fasting month, Maxiscooters has once again organised a sungkai ride to Sajian Warisan, Miri. Check out the latest upload pictures memoirs of Maxiscooters mates.
Today we are in the 18th day of Ramadhan. Alhamdulilah, we could perform our fasting till today, may Allah bless us with a good health.
Aneka Rasa, Kiulap. Saturday 5 Sept 2009 - Maxiscooters organised a Sungkai Ride to Bandar at Aneka Rasa Restaurant. About 20 members came in full force to show their support for the club by participating the Sungkai Riding Convoy.
The phots below show the variety of food set to savor the taste buds are served and features many mouth-watering desserts.
Aktiviti membersihkan kawasan tanah perkuburan ini diselangarakan oleh sebahagian dari ahli-ahli maxiscooters sebagai objektif untuk menyemai sifat Ukuwah bukan saja dikalangan kita yg masih hidup bahkan juga dikalangan saudara2 kita yg telah kembali ke Rahmatullah.
Disamping memupuk sifat tanggungjawap, bukan saja padai diri sendiri bahkan juga kpd ugama dan bangsa, menanamkan sifat prihatin, ringan tulang dan nda camah mata. Ahli2 juga dapat pendedehan kpd kerja2 amal yg melibatkan kemasyarakatan dan untuk menyemarakan Bulan Syaaban serta mengalu2kan kedatangan bulan yg penuh rahmat Bulan Ramadan.
Pada 04hb Ogos 2009, Kelab Maxiscooters Kuala Belait telah kehilangan seorang ahli, Hardy Khairol Bin Talip @Roy setelah Allahyarham mengalami kemalangan motosikal di Lebuhraya Tutong pada pukul 1.20 ptg. Allahyarham disahkan meninggal dunia pada pukul 6.30ptg di hospital RIPAS. Allahyarham meninggalkan seorang isteri dan dua orang anak yang berumur 2 bulan dan 2 tahun serta ahli-ahli keluarga dan sahabat handai. Lahir pada 09hb september 1983, dan bekerja di Syarikat Tek Modular. Allahyarham adalah seorang ahli Maxiscooters yang aktif dalam semua acara yg telah di atur. Sentiasa turut serta dalam apa jua rancangan dan perjalanan yang direncanakan. Juga aktif dalam sukan bola sepak, serta mengenali ramai kawan bukan saja dari kelab Maxiscooters tapi juga Pemoda, Pacuan 4 roda, Radio Amatur dan lain-lain lagi. Kehilangan beliau adalah tidak di jangka di umur yg muda. Qada dan Qadar telah menetukan beliau kembali kepada penciptanya lebih awal dari kita. Oleh yang demikian sama-sama lah kita berdoa semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat dan duduk bersama-sama orang-orang beriman disamping Allah SWT. Al-fatihah.
on the way to Temburong..... waiting for ferry.... on Terusan ferry...... arrive KK Marina Court @3.30pm ready to go for kelapa bakar & lukan pangang.. gerai kelapa bakar.... kelapa bakar...
Doa Kesyukuran Sempena Penubuhan Kelab Maxi Skuter KUALA BELAIT, Jumaat, 12 Jun. - Hari ini genap setahun Kelab Maxi Skuter Kuala Belait mendapat kelulusan penubuhannya. Sehubungan itu lewat petang tadi kelab berkenaan mengadakan Majlis Doa Kesyukuran sempena penubuhan kelab tersebut.
TAHNIAH...salah seorang ahli kelab menerima kad keahlian yang disampaikan oleh Yang Di-Pertua Kelab, Abd. Rahman Haji Wahab.
Yang Di-Pertua kelab, Awang Abd. Rahman bin Haji Wahab dalam ucapannya di majlis itu berkata kejayaan ekonomi sekarang bergantung kepada kebolehan masyarakat untuk mencipta kemakmuran menerusi penggunaan ilmu pengetahuan, mencipta idea dan ilmu pengetahuan baru. Oleh itu beliau berharap ahli kelab supaya bersikap positif yang akan memberi cabaran dan juga peluang untuk mempertahankan kelab kerana ia menjadi faktor kritikal dalam menentukan ketahanan kelab menghadapi cabaran di masa akan datang. Beliau menambah cabaran besar yang dihadapi kelab adalah memilih ahli yang berkebolehan untuk memegang jawatan sebagai ahli jawatankuasa yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada Jun 2010 untuk mengetuai kelab yang setentunya menghadapi banyak cabaran antaranya mempertahankan dan memperkembangkan kelab. Dari itu beliau meminta semua ahli supaya bekerjasama demi menghadapi perubahan dan berani menerima perubahan. "Kelab dan ahli yang tidak mahu berubah atau enggan untuk berubah akan tertinggal dan tidak dapat berfungsi menjadi penyumbang yang positif dan ini akan menjejaskan nama baik kelab," ujar beliau di majlis yang diadakan di Kompleks Sukan Mumong di sini. Ke arah itu katanya memerlukan pengetahuan dan kemahiran, dari itu menjadi tanggungjawab ahli untuk mempertingkatkan kemahiran dan pengetahuan serta bersikap positif, proaktif dan saling hormat-menghormati di antara satu sama lain. Beliau berharap semua ahli supaya akan dapat memulakan perubahan untuk menerima tanggungjawab untuk terus berusaha mempertahankan dan memperkembangkan kelab, di samping memberikan komitmen dan meluangkan masa bagi menghadiri setiap kali mesyuarat diadakan. "Kita mesti mengamalkan dan mendukung moto 'Ride for Unity' dan berusaha menuju ke arah melahirkan generasi yang aktif dan positif dan seterusnya menjadi contoh kepada keluarga, sahabat, kelab motor dan masyarakat di Negara Brunei Darussalam," tegas beliau.
AHLI Kelab Maxi Skuter Kuala Belait bergambar ramai sempena genap setahun penubuhan kelab berkenaan.
Kumpulan Maxi Skuter mula ditubuhkan pada 1 Oktober 2006 yang dianggotai 15 orang dan dalam masa lapan bulan anggotanya meningkat lebih 30 orang. Pada 27 Mac 2008, ahli jawatankuasa kumpulan tersebut telah membuat permohonan untuk mendaftarkan pertubuhan dengan nama 'Kelab Maxi Scooter' (KEMAS) dan penubuhannya diluluskan pada 12 Jun tahun lepas. Jumlah keramaian ahli hingga kini melebihi 40 orang terdiri daripada pegawai dan kakitangan kerajaan, sektor swasta dan pekerja-pekerja yang sudah bersara. Ahli kelab tersebut melaksanakan berbagai aktiviti kemasyarakatan dan sosial, seperti memberi bantuan kepada orang susah dan menderma kepada tabung kebajikan. Kelab berkenaan juga telah menjelajah ke beberapa tempat di negara-negara jiran terdekat bagi menimba pengalaman. Antara syarat yang dikehendaki bagi menjadi ahli kelab terbuka kepada mereka yang bermastautin di Daerah Belait, mempunyai skuter yang berkuasa tinggi 200 CC ke atas, mempunyai lesen memandu yang sah dan membayar yuran keahlian sebanyak BND10.00 dan yuran bulanan sebanyak BND2.00. Mereka yang ingin mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang kelab tersebut boleh melayari laman web kelab berkenaan: www.kb-maxiscooters.blogspot.com.
Mr President recieveing a momento from Zodek Sarikei. Mr Rsahid.
Group Photo with Sibu Zodek Club at The Paramount Hotel.
Mr Rahman (The president) handing over token to the owner of Rafie Cafe , Mr Razak.
Group Photo with Zodek Sibu, Zodek Sarikei and Mr Razak.
Sibu scooterist greeted us upon arrival.
Having a Steamboat/BBq dinner at Hornbill
Serikin, the border of Sarawak and Indonesia...
Group photo with Kuching scooterist, Zodek.
Serian scooterist(Carlos)
Sri Aman scooterist
Two most wanted(handsome) man alive today.
Lost their way....
Ready... set.... Go...
We manage to find Hua Ho brother.. Hua Ee..
Hehehehe..
Taking oil palm sample...
It was more than 2000km to and fro.... with 5 major towns to pass by before we reach Kuching, Sarawak. It took us two days of riding before we reach our destination. Starting from Rasau toll we start our jouney @0630am. Pass by Miri early morning and go straight to Bekenu for our 1st pit stop(refuelling). Next pitstop was Bintulu for our 2nd refeulling. We continue our journey to Tatau where we stop for refeulling and Lunch.
Continue riding at noon where the weather was extremely hot. This kind of weather could make us sleepy.
From Tatau , our next pitstop was Selangau.. Selangau is located bout 70km from Sibu. Upon arriving Sibu Town we were greeted by SUSC ( Sarawak United Scooterist Club ), It was ZODEK from Sibu who guide us to Sarikei via Lanang road. We have to pay RM0.50cents (cheap cheap lah) for Toll. After he Toll, it was ZODEK Club from Sarikei who guide us to our Hotel (Wawasan Inn). Where we stay overnite before proceeding our journey early the next morning.
The 2nd day we start our journey from Sarikei. Our first pitsto of the day was bentong filling station. We proceed to Sri Aman.. again the weather was extremely hot... We were again greeted by SUSC, this time it was CARLOS club who guide us to enter Sri Aman Town. Had our Lunch at Sri Aman.
From Sri Aman, our next pit stop was Serian where ZODEK from Serian guide us to enter Serian. Proceed to Kuching where ZODEK from Kucing were already waiting for us to guide us to our Hotel( Kuching Park Hotel) where we were staying for three nights.
"Selamat Pengantin Baru" to our newly wed couple. Mahadi Bin Latip and Noryati bte Yusof @Uteh is two of our Maxiscooter members who celebrate their wedding day on 19th October 2008. On behalf of the rest of Maxiscooters members we wish them " All the best, semoga tuhan memberkati pernikahan mereka, kekal sehingga ke akhir hayat" Amin.....
Last week Borneo Bulletin issued an article about three siblings who were abandoned. We managed to contribute to these children's welfare. Maxiscooters did not stop here!
This week we visited another misfortunate family in Kg Birau. Once again, we managed to collect $300 among us to be donated. We gathered at Pandan Library on 20th Sept @2 30pm. On this same day, we received an invitaion from PEMODA for a Sungkai Ride and Tahlil....thousand apologies geng..... nda dapat hadir!!
On our arrival at Kg Birau, we met up with Hj Rani, our guide to lead us to Dyg Raudah's residence. Tuan Hj Zulyakub, who initiated these collection, handed over our donations to Dyg Raudah. We hope our donation can lighten her burden for the coming Raya celebration.
Arriving at U-ssof Cafe & catering Miri @ 0610hrs just before the break.
Menunggu makan sampat lagi Tuan Juri promo Kurma dari Brunei.
Its like an annual function to the scooterist to ride in a group during Ramadhan. We call it Sungkai Ride. This year it was Miri the first destination. Next destination will be to Bandar which was plan on Saturday 20th.
We leave Rasau TOL Post @0345pm. This year we choose Ussof Cafe and catering to break our fast. Our aim is to tightened the relationship among the scooterist.
Teachers from AAC , Sekolah Menengah Berakas together with Liza.
Journalists and Maxiscooters members during the occasion.
Juri Jais handed over the donation to the children.
Hjh Mariana and Juliana from MPM(BSP) together with Ketua Kampong Seria, Tuan Jamail Hj Linap.
In a call for the three siblings story who lives in a sorry states appeared in the Borneo Bulletin and in a local Blog(iskandarworld). The KB-Maxiscooters don't want to be left out to give a helping hand. Maxiscooter's had donated an amount of $250 and clothings to these children which took place at Serikandi Restaurant KB yesterday 16th sept. Donation was handed over by our Secretary Awg Juri Bin Jais to thhe elder brother among the siblings. A big thanks to all the Maxiscooter's members for their generous contributions. Among the the people who presents at the ceremony was the Ketua Kampong Seria, Principal of AAC, Teachers from Sekolah Melayu Mohd Alam Seria, AAC, Sekolah Menegah Berakas, Maktab Kejuteraan Jefri Bolkiah, Personnel from Brunei Shell Company, Individuals and Journalists. Who also handed their donations to the siblings. Thank you for their generousity. May Allah Bless you all.
Pilih.. jgn tak pilih.Lots of varities of cakes and salads... Murtabak jua di pilih nya... nda puas2 makan muratabak.. but its nice..
Arriving Jerudong Park to rest before proceeding to Holiday Lodge .
Its all last minute... Sungkai Ride to Bandar. When someone msg inviting us to go for sungkai ride at Holiday Lodge Hotel only 7 of us accepting it. Its was hot in the begining and caught in the rain in the middle of the way to Bandar.. The food was boleh lah!!! yg penting we are full at the end... It was already dark when we got out of the Hotel. We stop over at Petani Mall in tutomg on our way back. Nah, kana hujan lagi kami from Tutong to KB. Arrive KB at around 9 20pm.
It will be one and only in KB an most probably in Brunei. The new look of Yus yamaha majesty 250 is elegant/rugged/creative/patriotic. She will be the proud owner of her Majesty. I admit i myself impress with her creativity. Can't wait to see her on her scooter and watch what are the peoples reaction when they see her Majesty.
Yes, its her favourite color. Before this, its her Vespa. This time the victim is her Yamaha Majesty 250. Yusnani@ayot put in her Yamaha Majesty 250 in to AARON's Shop for a major change on her Majesty. It was awesome.. I am impressed with the artwork and the skill shown by the painter. It was not done yet but i am sure it will be very beautiful.. just wait for the final product.. Lets the pic talks...
Small town of Bekenu Stop over at Niah Bus Station at Old Road... A trip was organised by our Penghulu and Treasurer last sunday 31st Aug. (Nda drng sadar tu Hari Merdeka Malaysia)to Batu Niah. Jalan2 cari makan katanya.. hehehe.. 6 of us bekumpul d kadai c Karim(mcm biasalah kira tmpt bkumpul official lah tu)at around 7 30am. Mcm biasa jua, ada yg aher dtg.. Bikers punya time lah konon.... Aher nya 8am baru belepas... singgah d Miri tuk breakfast, ada kawan kami yg alom breakfast.. siapa suruh aher dtg? From Miri we stop over at Bekenu, a small town but meriah... No shopping complex, only 2 or 3 blocks of wooden shop and open market... We proceed to Batu Niah and arrive Batu Niah at around 12pm. The weather is extremely HOT. Spend around an hour at Batu Niah, having Lunch... Then we proceed to Batu Niah Junction at Old Road.. Where all buses from Bintulu/sibu/Kuching stopover.. Last time i went there it was only a few coffee shops and open market... It was different now with more shops and more cafe open up at that area. After looking around the area and buy buah salak madu...some of us want to buy life snakes... ahhahaah ( Murah x ah ular nya ) we proceed back to Miri.. It was fun and we manage to go and back safely. Thanx to our trip sponsor... hehehehehe
The day finally comes.... when Hussien T max finally registered. We are eager to see Hussien riding his new T max so we set a convoy to accompany him to bring back his T max from gadong to KB.. It was a convoy of 5 T max and a Majesty 400. hmmmm... wow... Nda sabar2 lagi my friend atu kn bawa balek T Max nya.. hehehehe... At last our convoy reach KB at around 6pm. Mesti celebrate ni... Engine
Displacement: 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) Engine type: Twin Stroke: 4 Power: 42.91 HP (31.3 kW)) Torque: 45.00 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 4600 RPM Compression: 11.0:1 Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 73.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) Fuel system: Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection Fuel control: DOHC Ignition: T.C.I. Starter: Electric Lubrication system: Dry sump Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: Automatic Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc automatic
A Long trip to 3 neighbouring countries for six scooterist give a memorable journey. Away from work pressure.... Fun, excitemen, enjoyable and exhausted... that is what we can see in their faces.. The trip suppose to be jalan-jalan cari makan turn out to be shopping spree at Motor accessories such as helmets, jackets, pants and gloves... which they found it cheaper from Brunei Market. Don't forget the food, it was food.. food.. food... no time for dieting.... all cannot stand the good food serve at Putti Bungsu Nasi Padang Restaurant... and a cheap Seafood at Puja Sera...
Rain, is not the reason for the motoshow to stop. It was saturday night, 19th July when all bikers in KB were invited to display thier beautiful bikes,scooters and vespas. It was raining but the show is still on. KB-Maxiscooters arrive at 8pm with their black/orange uniform. The crowd became larger as all the bikers arrived.
Its had been a long time that we don't have a long journey with our scooters, so we plan a leisure trip to KK. This time it was unofficial. We manage to go on 11th of July. We start our journey on the early hours @0530hrs. Reached Limbang around @0730hrs. The journey runs smoothly and we enjoy riding in good road and good weather condition until rain falls on our way to beaufort. Before that we stop over Sipitang to have some Durians. Yes, It was durian season at Sipitang. We can't stop looking at the roadside stall selling durians, haahahahaa.... Its a bit of loose concentration on our riding... well, what can you do when Durian smells bite your nose.. On the 2nd day we manage to go KK National Park and Kundasang. It was time to go home on 13th of july after a wonderful time in KK. Once again we stop over at Sipitang for more Durians.. We ate alot of durian sampai mabuk.... hahahhhaa
Last minute invitation by Miri Bikers to celebrate Fiesta Gempak RTM2 in Miri saw a sole representative from KB Maxiscooters. Walaupun solo, dengan semangat kejiranan and Bikers Brotherhood Hj Hairuddin bangga degan Kymco Xciting 500cc kepunyaan nya.. Big Bikers from KB juga tidak ketinggalan memeriahkan lagi Fiesta Gempak RTM2 ini.
Sajuk rasa hati meliat... Macamani tah Convoy yg bisai. Mudah, teratur and selamat.... This is the proper way of a group convoy. Steady eh... With Zig-Zag formation in a constant speed and distance..
Limbang became the cnverging point for bikers all over borneo as it recently hosted the 9th Annual Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival. Limbang was chosen to be this year's host by the Victoria Arms Big Bikers Club (VABB) as a way to promote the district as well as its culture and traditions. The event mainly catering for Big Bikes, has drawn international participants from the phillipines as well as from Singapore. Last year BIIBBF was held in Pontianak, Indonesia. This year KB Maxiscooters had the feel of joining the Festival. As a big powered scooters we were also welcome by all brotherhood of bikers. Thank to the organiser who invite us to join them during the Rumah panjang rides. Next year the BIIBBF will be held in Labuan.
Mukah lies approximately 500km away from Miri Town. Hence anything can happen along the way, especially when you are riding on scooters. A convoy of 12 KB-Maxiscooters and a backup car, led by Hj Hairuddin a member of KB-Maxiscooters who is residing in Mukah made its way to Mukah to attend the Pesta Kaul. As usual our journey start at Rasau Toll at 0630am. Our journey stop at Bekenu for refueling and Bintulu for another refuelling and Lunch. We rode on 50 km of pebbled road littered with potholes. On our way to Tatau from Bintulu 3 of our member slide off from the way and slightly damage their machines and slightly injured the riders. This is the time our backup car take incharge. 1 of the machine have to be towed away along the way to Mukah. We manage to start the machine and the owner rides it safely back to Brunei. We have a very memorable journey and the journey was very adventorous.
20th March 2008. Riding scooters is not just to get excitement and enjoy. Some make their scooters as their main mean of transportation to and fro to their work place, some make as a hobby, some like to get to know other members and some just enjoy riding. Sempena menghormati hari kelahiran Nabi junjungan kita ( Nabi Mohamad Sallahualaihiwasalam ) we also ikut the Maulud Nabi. Sanang lagi cari parking. hehehehe.. Segak dan bergaya at the start and wet and tired to the end but we enjoy and happy with our activity. Can't wait for the next year Maulud Nabi and hoping ramailagi yg mahu ikut serta dlm perarakan atu.
Who say scooter is just for the young and solo only? You are wrong... Some of our scooterist rides with their love one. They are the happy couples... They ride togther short or long distance. Iatah makin sayang menyanang tu... hahahahaha...Sorry, i laugh... mcm tak pecaya... But, yang banarnya..." I am proud of them " They are As, Ahmad, Jai and Talip with their lovely wives... Keep up the spirit guys...
16th March 2008. Jaguh Scooters from Bandar invite KB Maxiscooters for certificate presentation on the occasion of Brunei National Day Small Flag convoy. Steady x ah... We were welcome by all yellow and black shirt Jaguh guys with live band at Ahanthai Restaurant. What i can say is " Marvellous ". With the lucky draws and entertainment. Further more with c "Tanggang" as their MC. hahahaha... The Guest of honour is the Director of Land Transport. Best and Fun... We can meet up with the members of Jaguh scooters from bandar. The function end around 5pm and we ride back to KB safely.... Atu baru semangat scooterist sejati... hehehehehe...
On 17th February KB-Maxiscooters once again participate in a Large Convoy together with PEMODA and Scooterist from Bandar to wave small flags in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam National Day. The Convoy started at Bangunan Sumbangsih in Beribi which saw 150 riders and 100 4X4 vehicle participate. KB-Maxiscooters join the Convoy from Tutong and together heading to OGDC Seria. Our Scooterist Juri riding T-Max 500cc, Omar Majesty 400cc together with Mawar with her Majesty 125cc from Bandar were very proud to participate in such event. Wishing all the best to all scooterist.
The National Flag is the pride of the nation as it represents the symbol of the nation's sovereignty. The flag is an important channel to instil and raise the spirit of patriotism and love for the nation. The Maxiscooters club and 4 WD Pengembara not forgotten were invited to participate in a convoy to escort Belait District Officer.The beatings of hadrah welcomed the arrival of Belait District Officer Hj Mohamad Hj Abd Rahman and entourage, transporting the flag from Bandar Seri Begawan. It is an honor to our Club that The District Officer give the trust to us to escort him personally to transport the flag. Thank you to all members of the club who participate in the event
One-week Motor Carnival event was organised by MediaPro Publications Sdn Bhd in Kuala Belait. The motor carnival was a grand motor expo co-organised by Sin Hap Huat Tyre to promote businesses in the district. This event sees participation from over 40 motoring companies and other business establishments promoting and showcasing their products in the Belait District. The carnival adopts the concept of a flea market with participation from big motoring companies, thus providing an opportunity for customers to enjoy attractive promotions and discounts.. Throughout the week, the carnival enlivened with car and motorcycle exhibitions, bazaar and food stalls. Various activities took place such as fund-raising events, paramotor show, car radio control competition, live band and singing performances as well as bouncers for children. To complement the official launching, a go-kart racing also took place along Jalan Mckerron. KB Maxiscooters together with some BSB members were among the participants in the closing ceremony. Around 250 bikers attended the bike show along Jalan Panglima that day.
Maxiscooters members rescued a Big Bikers who lost control of his bike on 28th Jan 2008 @1800hrs. We were resting after our evening jog at ex-BSP demolished houses in KB. Accident happened in a flash at the sharp corner of the X29 junction. We called for Ambulance at SSB and helped the injured Biker.
27th January 2008. Maxiscooter's senior citizen, Hj Hairudin celebrated his 55th birthday as well as his retirement @Tanjong Lobang, Miri on 27th Jan 2008. A BBQ and Karaoke was organised to mark this unforgetable event arranged by one of Miri Bikers, Omar & Family. Few known Sarawak Bikers from Miri, Bintulu & Sibu were also present at this occasion. Everyone had an enjoyable time and thank you to Hj Hairudin & Family for the invitation.
MSG TO HJ HAIRUDIN: " SELAMAT HARI JADI, SEMOGA PANJANG UMOR DAN MURAH REZEKI "
Friday, 25th January 2008. Miri and Kuala Belait Maxiscooters joint forces to welcome British and German executives for Familiarisation visit in Miri.A group of 12 executives from prestigious international assiciations in UK and Germany are in Sarawak for a six-day familiarisation visit. The visit is specially organised by Sarawak Convention Bureau with assistance of Seridan Mulu Tour and Travel Services Sdn Bhd. They Flew by Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur to Kuching. On arrival in Miri, a convoy of 24 Big Bikers from Miri and Neighbouring Brunei( Kuala Belait Maxiscooters Club) was on hand to welcome them.
Scooter Jamboree Bandung 18th - 19th May 2007 Three members of KB Maxiscooters attend the Jamboree. All Clubs in Asia attend the Jamboree including Indonesia the orginising country, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei. Arifen, Hussien and Mazuki repesenting Brunei in the Jamboree was very honoured to be invited in the Jamboree which was partly sponsored by BM Supply Motors.
Goodwill visit to Temburong organise by Temburong Bikers Temburong Bikers invite KB bikers for a family gathering at Batu Apoi waterfall. A very delicious Barbecued Udang Galah was served to us. It was a very interesting journey passing Limbang and town of Bangar before reaching to a very rural Batu Apoi WaterFall with a very nice scenery. The adventure was also join by Kembara Bikers from Bandar Seri Begawan
The-tour was designed by Awg Hj Asmali to enhance bilateral relationships between the two nations, increase local appreciation of tourism, enhance cooperation between members of the groups and boost motor sports activities in Brunei Darussalam. The group included women, and the bikers' ages ranged from 25-50 years. The trip proved to be a success as it not only enhanced human relationships but also fostered respect among the counterparts who shared a common interest. It was also an informative tour that led to places of interests,, most of which the Bruneian bikers had never been to. The main reason why Mr Liew Feng Hua and Awg Hj Asmali chose Sibu was that the Sarawak town is not too far from Brunei and suitable for such motor sports. The trip meandered past interesting sights, down lanes of arched trees and wide open spaces on the road. The afternoon drew to a close and the bikers packed up for the day. They were to return to Brunei the next day. But the trip was not over yet. The bikers went for another ride round Sibu town at night. The night market, city lights and the nightlife were too hard to resist.
Riders of the first ever Jaguh Scooter Group to Kota Kinabalu have arrived safely back in Brunei Darussalam without any incidents. Participants rejoiced when they set foot at the dismissal point in Jerudong Park Playground, congratulating each other on the success of the journey. Setting off at 10am from Kota Kinabalu, the group reached their dismissal venue at 8pm. The grueling journey home left most of the riders tired, sore and aching, but most of all they were happy, and the trip brought back many stories of adventure. Most of the riders were first-time riders, and the journey to Kota Kinabalu was the longest journey they, have ever made on two wheels. It was a rewarding experience as Tourism Sarawak as well as Auto Scoot Club, a scooter club, had met and entertained the Jaguh Scooter group throughout their entire stay in Kota Kinabalu. The Sabah Jaguh trip was sponsored by New Motor Sdn Bhd and BM Supply Sdn Bhd. Participants who took part in the trip voiced their satisfaction to the overall success of the trip and hope for other such expeditions in the future
Pit Stop at Similajau Junction. Bintulu is just some five hours away, but it's epic for me since this will be my first time in a convoy of bikes on a long journey the last bike trip from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Anduki Recreational Park in Belait not even remotely in the running as it was a merry zip to and fro.
My induction into the world of long-distance bike convoys will be with a group of scooter enthusiasts from Kuala Belait calling themselves Maxis Scooter, led by A Rahman Hj Wahab.
Scooters, I hear you ask? No, these are not the Vespa antiques which pootle about at 50kph. These bikes, which have names like Yamaha Majesty, run up to 500cc and are capable of going up to 160kph.
And I will be back-up for the ride, which is sponsored by BM Supply and Musfada Enterprise, in a Toyota Prado owned by keen car and bike enthusiast Hj Khairol Hj Ya'akub.
And so we trundled on, that misty morning of December 30, 2007, to our rendezvous point just before the Rasau toll plaza, singing along to Bon Jovi and The Scorpions to keep awake.
Finally, with a total of 30 scooters and four back-up vehicles, including two with the required revolving lights, we passed the Immigration points and officially started our journey by picking up our police escorts in Sarawak.
There we were, being escorted by a police car out front and two outriders playing tag at intersections to keep other road users from breaking up the convoy, and it felt safe. This is especially helpful in towns and cities, as some convoy members may not know the way and could end up in Timbuktu if separated from the main group.
But onwards we went, following the police patrol car, with the bikers alert for dangers along the road and offering hand signals for those down the line in cases of obstacles (a lorry parked by the roadside) or accident-makers like potholes.
Four and a bit hours of undulating road and forest and village scenery later, after a petrol fill-up in Bekenu and a short barbequed-bishop's nose pit stop at the junction to Similajau, we rolled into Bintulu for lunch, and then to the Regency Plaza Hotel in town.
A great ride, good friends, and a dazzling show. By- Ezanor