Tol NPE PJS2 Arah Kuala Lumpur Mansuh!

I heard the news on Bernama Radio (Radio 24 93.90 FM) just now and Utusan confirms it.

KUALA LUMPUR 13 Feb. – Kutipan tol Petaling Jaya Selatan 2 arah Kuala Lumpur, Lebuh Raya Pantai Baru (NPE) dimansuhkan berkuat kuasa serta-merta hari ini.

Keputusan tersebut diumumkan oleh Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Ir. Mohd Zin Mohamed. - Utusan.

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Sony HXR-MC1 : Be Prepared!

Finally, Sony reveal their new HXR-MC1 HD Video Recorder. Yup HD! This one should be perfect for outdoor use and for bike junkies like us. It'll be available somewhere in this month and the price would be estimate of whooping RM6,000.00.

The HXR-MC1 is an easy-to-use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof, allowing easy usage under tough conditions, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting. The range of HD shooting will expand using this one-and-only camera. Moreover, the unique style of the HXR-MC1 enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles, such as shooting sports scenes from the user’s point of view and onboard shooting in motor sports. Thanks to the LCD panel equipped main unit, once the shot is taken, the user can check the material immediately. The possibility is up to the creators.

Among of it's awesome features :

1. 10x Optical Zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens.
2. Records FullHD (1920x1080i)
3. Battery could last up to 405 minutes (6 hours +) with optional high capacity battery.
4. 2.7" Touch Screen TFT LCD monitor, 210,000 pixels - They should use higher pixel LCD actually for that price tag, but should be the same as you viewing on your Sony camcorder now.
5. Support live relay recording!
7. Memory Stick Pro Duo and HG-Duo as recording media. 4Gb on SD HQ would last 55 minutes and LP last 160 minutes.
8. 4MP still picture snap, Exmor CMOS sensor.
9. 580g.
10. Component Out, Composite Out, HDMI, USB 2.0 and card slot. No in!

Sony didn't bundle any hardware mount together in the box. The standard tripod receptacle should do fine. A camera strap is easily available at bicycle stores or camera accessories shop. I'll not bore you with the technical details. But this one, if you're a gadget freak and quality is always your priority, you should get one!


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Amir... Aku boleh supply. Hehehe...

Suzuki USA Recalling GSX-R1000 K5 and K6 Model

Ever wonder what it'll be like if we have an authorized distributor for Suzuki superbikes here in Malaysia? I do.



Suzuki USA has issue a voluntary safety recall for their GSX-R1000 model 2005 and 2006 which is well know here as the K5 and K6. Suzuki USA has confirmed that they have received reports on cracks or broken frame if the frame bike has experience extreme stress condition. This would mostly attributes to riders who performs free stunts and wheelies. Even thou in normal condition riding the frame will behave promptly, Suzuki is voluntarily to inspect the frame and replace them if necessary. If there is no sign of crack or abnormal behavior, Suzuki will strengthen the existing frame with an aluminum reinforcement brace that weight about 1kg below the frame spar and below and behind the steering head. The replacement frame that if necessary to replace the existing frame also is fitted with the same reinforcement brace.

Suzuki also provide a 5 year warranty on this new reinforce frame. Any recall bike owner that had repair or replace the frame before are eligible to get reimbursement. So how great are Suzuki USA service huh? But for us, if we don't have an authorized distributor, who would dare to bare the cost to service us?

Suzuki wish to assure that not all K5 and K6 frame behave in this manner, they claim that only 0.5% of their total production bike are affected, according to reports, that means possibly 26,000 motorcycles are affected. I can't get my facts here clear, if you can help please do, I'm not sure the numbers are K5 & K6 in the USA or worldwide. Then again, all of the a re assemble in Japan.

Consumer in the UK and other country are trying to get feed back from their Suzuki's distributor and dealers as well. That makes me wonder what Malaysia's Suzuki K owners would do. That's why a 2 years warranty is always is a peace for the mind. Hehehe....

Mat Rempit Kena Gilis Lori (Hooligan Biker Run Over By A Lorry)

While surfing the net at 3a.m. in the morning, while my wife and the baby had already slept in the room, while everything is in mute and the breaking sound was only the ceiling fan and silent of the night, I found this video on the YouTube.



I get goosebump. Damn!