Betong Trip

There will be a one night trip to Betong Thailand on Friday 15th November by some of our committee members. Accommodation will be at Modern Thai Hotel. Any bikers interested to join can contact the committee for more information.

Safety Forum by Xtreme Freedom Bikers Club

On behalf of Xtreme Freedom Bikers Club, we are honoured to invite you and your delegation to participate in our Safety Forum, to be held on 21st September 2013 in Sri Damansara Club, Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Following the spirit of Cooperation, Development and win-win, we will discuss, sharing the safety issues in Super Biking which are of common concern to us.

The theme of the Forum is " what is the definition of Safe Riding " and there are few goals that we want to achieve :

1. Enhance Safety Riding among all bikers.
2. Understanding of safety aspects in Superbiking.
3. Expand the influence do Defensive riding.

There will be a few experienced Panel members conducting this Safety Forum.

The forum will last for half a day follow by dinner in the evening. The registration fee shall be RM 80.00 per participant which includes Forum participation, T- shirts and dinner.

We are earnestly expecting the attendance of you and your delegates from your club so as to foster friendship, pursue common interest and promote "Safe Riding" and we will provide assistance as much as we can to facilitate your attendance.

Let us make this "Safety Forum" an academic platform for all bikers to exchange their ideas and experiences and a bridge for all clubs to make friends and foster cooperation.

I hope you are able to accept this invitation and looking forward to hearing from you.

Additional information about the event , together with details about the Forum venue shall be sent together at a later date.

I would be extremely grateful if you could RSVP by no later than 25th August 2013 or contact Ah Choo ( 0194802867 ), Tony ( 0122339618 ), Alvin Lee ( 0193389194 ), Raymond Loh ( 0122077601 ) or visit our FB : Xtreme Freedom Bikers Club for information.

Thank you.

Regards
Mr Ong
President
Xtreme Freedom Bikers Club

Two Innovative Technologies to Increase Motorcycle Safety

Motorcyclists face a unique set of challenges on the road since their preferred vehicle is smaller and handles differently from other vehicles on the road. Safety on the road is one of the most important considerations for motorcyclists, especially regarding accidents. The World Health Organization’s latest report shows that road traffic injuries caused an estimated 1.24 million deaths globally in 2010, down from 1.26 million a decade earlier. Half of these deaths occurred among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. In light of these statistics, many companies are finding new ways to make coexistence between motor vehicles and motorcycles safer. 

A new type of safety light

Traditionally, many motorcycle organizations and state departments of vehicles encourage motorcyclists to flash their brakes when they decelerate, but a company called Vectolabs is looking to automate the deceleration warning.

Vololights are a new type of light that illuminates when the motorcyclist slows down, regardless of whether or not the rider is using the brakes. According to an article from Fox News, Vololights will flash twice per second if a motorcyclist accelerates or downshifts, or flash five times per second if the rider uses the brakes. Vololights consist of two sets of LEDs built onto a license plate holder fitted with an accelerometer and CPU.

Vectolabs claims the lights fit a wide variety of motorcycles, including some classic bikes like 1960s Vespa scooters. Vectolabs assumes the lights will conform to state and federal legal requirements, but urges interested riders to check their local laws before considering them. The lights have a stealth mode that turns off the system if the lights are not allowed.

Anti-lock brakes

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported in a study that motorcycles equipped with antilock braking systems (ABS) are 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than models without ABS. Today, most major brands include the system on their biggest motorcycles and make it available to place on mid-level motorcycles, but more entry-level bikes would also benefit from the technology. 

Antilock braking systems allow riders to apply the brakes with full force without holding back due to a fear of locking up a wheel. ABS can also reduce brake pressure if a lockup is impending or increase pressure again when the bike is under control. Without the technology, a wheel can lock if the brakes are hit too hard or with the wrong front/rear distribution and cause the rider to lose control and eventually fall off the motorcycle. If the brakes are squeezed too gently on a bike without ABS, then the motorcyclist might not stop in time to avoid a crash.

Antilock braking technology has raised doubt in many motorcycling enthusiasts, the New York Daily News reports. Many think the technology is a waste of money, impedes a new rider from actually learning to handle a motorcycle whatever the road situation and that it’s not failsafe. Nevertheless, studies of fatal crashes, insurance claims and test track performance indicate that antilock brakes are an important element of motorcycle safety.

Sarah Parr writes about motorcycle safety issues for Freedom Cycle Magazine.

20th Annual 3-Nation Charity Ride 2013 Penang, Malaysia

This year charity ride is hosted by Penang Motor Sports Club(PMSC) in Penang on 23rd August to 25th August 2013. Venue will be at Batu Ferringhi and Event Hotel is at Bayview Beach Resort. Event registration is RM150 per person. 

Click Here to Download Registration Form
Click Here to view High Resolution Poster

For more information, click to: http://www.facebook.com/events/583126401707936.

Notice of 20th AGM of Super Bikers Club Malaysia

Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Kelab Super Bikers Malaysia will be held at the Royal Selangor Club KL, President Room on the 20th March 2013 at 7.30PM to transact the following matters:-

Agenda

1. To confirm the minutes of the 19th Annual General Meeting held on 18th April 2012.

2. To receive the council’s report on the activities of the club for the year ended 31st December 2012.3. To receive the treasurer’s report and audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 2012.

4. To elect the council and to appoint auditors for the ensuing year.

5. To deal with such other matters as may be put before.


By Order Of The Council


Mohamad Johan Bin Mohd Nasir
Secretary
Kuala Lumpur

Dated 24th February 2013


Please Note:
1. Dinner will be provided at 9PM and Networking will commence at the Club Bar from 6PM.

2. Strict Dress Code Applies. Shirts with collar, long pants required. Slippers, sandals, short pants, T-shirts, jeans not allowed entry.

3. Kindly confirm your attendance for the AGM to sbcmsia@gmail.com latest by the 5th April 2013.

4. New members are welcome to attend to sign up for membership. Membership Application form can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/SBCMsia

Charity Ride Betong 2013 (CRB)

The event will be at Betong, Thailand on the 15th June 2013. The Malacca 2 Wheelers and Melaka Bikers are the organizers for this event and we appeal to your good self for some donations to this charity event. Sample cases for charity cases appealed can be viewed here: https://www.box.com/s/llbao9y2h5gl68uxkff5

The participation fees is RM100.00 that includes a event T-Shirt and also a 7-Course Thai Dinner at the Mandarin Hotel in Betong at 7.00pm on the 15th June.

Payments can be made to Account : Persatuan Dua Roda Melaka
Maybank Acc.No : 5540-6230-4201.

For further information, please email: aukait @ inpaq dot com dot my for more details.

Event Itinerary
14th June 

10.00am – 08.00pm  Registration opens at Mandarin Hotel

03.00pm Party at `Oh Yes’ Pub with discount for drinks ( Registered Bikers of CRB )

15th June 

09.00am Registration Opens at Mandarin Hotel

11.00am Assemble for Convoy

01.00pm Lunch

06.00pm Assemble for Dinner at Mandarin Hotel

06.50pm Welcoming Address to all participants

07.00pm Speech by Organizing Chairman

07.10pm Speech by Mayor of Betong

08.30pm Musical History of Melaka by Melaka Bikers and friends

09:00pm Commercials by Bike Event Organizers

09:30pm Guest Artists

10:00pm Rockers 60’s

11:00pm Close and proceed to Merlin Disco for Discounted Drinks and Continue to Party

Phuket Bike Week 2013

The 19th Annual Of Phuket Bike Week 2013 from April 14-21, 2013 (Official Event) at Patong Beach, Phuket Island, Thailand.

The 19th annual PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2013 “ASEAN Ride Together” is the biggest motorcycle event in Asia. This event attract over 5,000 motorcycles with more than 30,000 visitors from 26 countries. This year it will take place from Sunday 14th-Sunday 21st April 2013 (Official event) coinciding with the world famous Songkran Festival (Thai New year) at Patong Beach Phuket Thailand.

Brought to you by Phuket Provincial , Patong Municipality , Ride Thailand Magazine and Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Phuket Bike Week 2013‘S Activities Are (8 Days & 8 Nights)

1. Motorcycle Exhibition and Bike Show2. International Music Festival
3. Biker Games and Bikers Beach Party
4. VIP Grand Dinner at Graceland Resort
5. PBW Custom Bikes Contest
6. Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013
7. PBW Tattoo Contest 2013
8. Royal Thai Navy Show
9. Sand Sculpture Contest 2013
10. Preventing Global Warming - “Coral Conservation”
11. Ride For Peace Around Phuket Island
12. Cowboy & Indian & Reggae Village
13. PBW Football League for Charity
14. PBW Motocross Championships


Phuket Bike Week 2013 (Official Programs)

Saturday 13 April 2013 Songkran Water Festival “Thai New Year”

Day 1, Sunday 14th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 Start PBW 2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Show
Time 16.00 – 18.00 Thai Royal Navy Show
Time 18.30 – 19.00 Official Grand Opening At Main Stage Loma Park, Patong Beach
Time 19.30 – 22.00 Vip Grand Dinner At Graceland Resort (300 M. From Main Stage)
Time 20.00 –24.00 Music Festival (Pong Hin Lak Fi Band And All Rocker Music)


Day 2, Monday 15th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Sand Sculpture Contest 2013
Time 16.00 – 18.00 Biker Games And Bikers Beach Party
Time 19.00 – 20.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Contest Round 1
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Maleewana Band And Malaysian Band)


Day3, Tuesday 16th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Bike Show
Time 14.00 – 18.00 Preventing Global Warming - “Coral Conservation”
Time 16.00 – 18.00 Pbw Football League For Charity (Local Fc1)
Time 19.00 – 20.00 Cowboy & Indian Show
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Michael Tang Band And City Rock Band)


Day4, Wednesday 17 April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & American Car Show
Time 16.00 – 18.00 PBW Football League For Charity (Local Fc2)
Time 19.00 – 20.00 Tattoo 2013 Contest Round 1
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Hard Rock Band And Maila Band)


Day5, Thursday 18th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Classic Car Show
Time 16.00 – 18.00 PBW Football League For Charity (Open All Fc3)
Time 19.00 – 20.00 PBW Tattoo Contest 2013, Round 2
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Rocking Angle Band And Maila Band)


Day6, Friday 19th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Classic Bike Show
Time 16.00 – 18.00 PBW Football League For Charity (Open All Fc4)
Time 19.00 – 20.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Contest Round 2
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Bow Vee Band And Singapore Band)


Day7, Saturday 20th April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Custom Bike Contest
Time 16.00 – 18.00 PBW Football League For Charity (Final Fc)
Time 19.00 – 20.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Final Contest
Time 20.01 – 21.00 Thank You Dinner Party By All Riders Teams
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival ( Carabow Band And Rock Band)


Day8, Sunday 21st April 2013
Time 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Chopper Bike Contest
Time 14.00 – 17.00 PBW Motocross Championships At Chalong (20 Km From Patong Beach)
Time 16.00 – 18.00 Ride For Peace Around Phuket Island
Time 19.00 – 20.00 PBW Final Tattoo Contest 2013
Time 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Maila Band And Robert Band)


Phuket Bike Week 2013 (Registration Information)Package A : Vip Guest Rider Is 1,000 Baht Per Person (Only 1000 Packages Available) 

Includes
- Pbw 2013 Official T-Shirt (Shot Sleeve Size M, L, Xl, Xxl)
- Pbw 2013 Official Vip Grand Dinner At Graceland Resort (April14, 2013 Time19.30-22.00pm)
- Pbw 2013 Official Bandana
- Pbw 2013 Official Pin & Patch
- Pbw 2013 Official Ride Thailand Magazine
- Pbw 2013 Official Sticker
- Pbw 2013 Official Wristband For All Event Entry 8 Days
- Discount Coupon 20-50% From Many Companies And Lucky Draw

Package B : Riders And Visitors Is 200 Baht Per Person (Entry Ticket)
- Pbw 2013 Official Wristband For All Event Entry
- Free! 1 Drink

For more information on registration, head to: http://www.phuketbikeweek.com/ or download the Press Release.