taufan’s posterous

After quite a long time of surveying, collecting money and taking some guts; I finally took Bajaj Pulsar 180 as my first motorcycle of sport type.

At first, I didn’t realize that it was the new model called UG4 Pulsar 180. I was admiring its beauty; the look that in instant resembling Bajaj P200.

The only thing that I like more in P200 rather than P180, is its dimension which is longer in wheelbase (1350 mm compare to 1250 mm). Or maybe the little yet pretty tank flap in P200, that makes it look much longer than P180. And now at new UG4 P180, Bajaj has made it a bit longer that is 1345 mm. Is it really that important? For me, yeah. Just like a pretty woman, the tank flap and longer wheel base make P180 much sexier.

The P180 UG4, also comes with a new model of clip on handle-bar (stang jepit), two piece of grab rails and split seat that once again resembling the P200’s look.

The other controversial factor, is that you won’t find kick-starter in UG4. I still can’t imagine what would happen if -God forbid- the electric went in trouble and I couldn’t turn-On the engine. So, you know what? Commenting the missing of kick-starter; some guys in the mailing-list of Indonesian pulsar-rider suggest me to go to the gym, get my body shaped-up so I can be strong enough to push the motor to the nearest repair-shop :) Yeah, 150 kg motor is quite a burden for me.

So far, I’m still waiting for some legal documents for this motor; hence I can’t take it on the road. Yet, a little testimony from me, in a single word I can say I’m satisfied. With all the features it has, the new beautiful look, and compare with its price (18 mills IDR); this motor has truly become worthed for its value-to-money factor.

For temporary, I gave it a name of Wiwit. Why? Cause everytime I look at it, I can’t stop myself from being amazed of its beautiful yet handsome look. You know, for you guys, when you saw a pretty girl sometime you whistle at her.. thus the sound like “Pheewwiitt” came out of your mouth. And for us Indonesian, in a slang terms; “pheewwiitt” has become “Wiwit” :)

Can’t wait to use it for my daily ride.

       

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Pekan Raya Jakarta (PRJ), is the annual event celebrating Jakarta's birthday -- where you can find the various of products sold by so many vendors. Start from food, clothing, electronics, computers, cars and one of my main object of visit is motorcycle of sport class. All the big motor vendors in Indonesia is trying to attract the visitor, by offering their line of products. And the interesting part, they also show-up some of their "ultimate" motor -- the one that is quite expensive (according to me) for 'a motorcycle' to have; unless, of course you're a collector or a hobbyist of motorcycling.

               

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Picture #1, as claimed by vendor (Yamaha), is a motor used by Valentino Rossi for GP500, along with Doni Tata's motor. Doni Tata is Indonesian racer for 250 cc class. Looks odd as in why Rossi's motor is much bigger than Doni's (is it true that 500 cc motor is much bigger than 250 cc?)

Most of the motors are from Yamaha and Kawasaki (sorry, I forgot to notice the type of those motors). I also took a chance, taking a snapshot while riding a red Kawasaki Ninja (once again I didn't make note of the type) as you can see in picture #6. *Yeah, for me this motor is still too expensive to buy*

The other motor that catch my eyes are one from TVS (picture #7), a Indian motor manufacturer that is widening its market to Indonesia. This is an electric motorcycle, and only shown as prototype -- don't know when they will launch it to market.

The last picture #8, coming from Suzuki , whose price around IDR 250 millions.. *Woww*

Well, actually -- I had an expectation to see more motors from other vendors, such as Ducatti or Harley. As you might know (or not), those 2 vendors have already had their customers in Indonesia. Will I see them in the next PRJ 2009? Hope so!

Sea world Indonesia, is a must-see place, especially when you're having a trip to Jakarta. It has so many collection of fish -- yah, it supposed to be, as it carries the name of Seaworld. The fact is, I've never been to other Seaworld franchisee, e.g the one in Singapore. So, I can't make any comparison whether Indonesia has 'more' collection of fishes. Here are the pictures from the spot.

               

So, for you fish-lover.. have you had enjoyful time in Seaworld Indonesia?

Before we're leaving Medan, let's take a memorial-shot. The one we'll remember forever, LoL. As, you can see in the picture below, here we are: Fahmi, Brian, Taufan (me), Bayu and Hendra.

We’ve spend time together for around 9 days. And now we’re heading to different direction. Will I see you again guys? Hope not.. Cause, if we will, then it means I have to go back to Medan... not againnnn!!!

@Fahmi: fulfill your dream to have your own blog, pal
@Brian: nice song-collection.. I can even find, one from my grandpa's era :D
@Bayu: why don't you have a nice wedding ceremony in Uniland
@Hendra: teach me Mandarin, pleaassee.. who knows I might need it to work in the 'next-door' vendor

"I'm coming home, back to the place where I belong.. and where your love has always been enough for me. I’m not running from. No, I think you got me all wrong. I don’t regret this life I chose for me. But these places and these faces are getting old.. So I’m going home. Well I’m going home." -- Chris daughtry's "Home" song is what I sang, when I say goodbye to you guys... *hug3*

Today, I spent my day in my room. I was sent to Medan, to deliver a job
to a customer. I knew very little about the city, and since I got no
one that can guide me around the town, so I chose to stay in the hotel,
doing nothing but sleep and watching TV. But, hey .. I just realized
that I got a good view to take a shot on one of the landmarks of Medan:
Masjid Agung.