A LIFE JOURNEY OF ME

My 8 years Mug Broken

2010-11-02T19:13:00.001-07:00

My 8 years mug broken this morning when I'm about to wash it. It has been with me all this while and i used to use this mug at work... Well, its now broken. A Sign?

Me, Chef Wan & Krisdayanti

2010-05-01T12:54:00.001-07:00

Track Day in Sepang International Circuit

2010-01-24T01:05:00.001-08:00

My sincere thank you to Rosham for inviting me for the private track session with fellow BMW Motorrad members. I really did enjoyed myself with only 16 Bikes in the track. Thanks to my lovely wife & son, Adam for also accompany me in my enthusiasm. I can say my family now share the same passion already =)

Not forgetting to Alex Yue, thank you for the high spirit of Motorsport pictures. Enjoy the pictures as I did in the track.

My 14

2010-01-19T04:41:00.000-08:00

My ride Satria Neo CPS 1.6 and Kawasaki ZX-RR (ZX-10R). Haven't feature my Neo CPS yet as one of my friend already feature it in his blog :)

The Pillion Cover

Front Design

Firing Main Design - Monster Energy in Red

Hugger

Tank - Originally was Kawasaki, changed to Ninja

Some advert ;)

Front Firing design - Elf

Kawasaki Racing Team Design - Original is green but my favorite color is white. So my bike follow my favorite color ;)

Enjoy it

Upgrade Stage 2 - ZX10R

2009-08-25T08:31:00.000-07:00

I have just completed my Stage 2 upgrade. The decision comes with after I have improved my riding skill and that is where the proper gear needed to be fitted into my ZX10R. The parts install to the bike is mainly for handling & braking... Safety 1st =)

Adjustable Clutch Lever and Brake Servor Brembo 19 RCS

R&G Engine and Fork Guard

Ohlin Original Gold Damper and R&G Bar end

Brembo 19 RCS partner with EBC-HH

Bridgestones 003 RS and Dynojet Power Commander V

In addition to that, I have also change my fork oil to Ohlin... It does give a lil bit improvement on the handling.... The Power Commander correct my air/fuel ratio by dyno run and I got 175whp. Enough juice for light bike. Stay tune for more update - Next gonna be Ohlin Fork Spring, Quickshifter, Race.... =)

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-11T00:03:00.000-07:00

I want to wish to all mother, Happy Mother's Day. What ever name you called it: Mak, Mummy, Mama, Ummi, Ibu, Bonda... Refers to Mother. For me, I only have my mom as my father passed away 13 years ago. To my wife, my sisters, my mother in law, my sister in law... Happy Mother's Day to you too. You're the mother of our future generation.

My Mother

To my mother, Datin Hajjah Mazian Ahmad thank you for the love & care that you have given to me and raised me for who I become today. I will remember for the rest of my life the sacrifices you have made to me and I will do the same thing to my children as a father. Nothing in this world can describe how we love our mother and how thankful we are to a human called 'Mother'. I pledge that I will take care of you til the last days, in health and in sickness.

Happy Mother's Day

Upgrade Stage 1 - ZX10R

2009-04-26T18:40:00.001-07:00

Few parts I have upgraded to my ride. I'll let the picture tell you the story.

Yoshimura Full Exhaust System R55

LigTech Footpac with short shifter

Puig Double buble screen & steel tube host

This is my stage 1. Next Stage 2 is already in my pipeline... To be continued

Adam Daniel With Nabil (Raja Lawak Astro)

2009-04-23T21:27:00.000-07:00

We meet Nabil at one of the Famous Bike Shop in KL, Mecinda. He was shopping some bike stuff and he was friendly with all the customer at Mecinda. So, I took the opportunity to snap my son with him.

I remembered Nabil's words 'Dulu buat lawak kat Kampung kena pukul, sekarang buat lawak kena bayar... hahaha'.

This guys is great with his spontaneous jokes... All the best Nabil!

Which to choose? SMX-R or Supertech

2009-04-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

Alpinestar SMX-R or Supertech

Only 1 gear I haven't got it now. My boots... Should i get the SMX-R or Supertech. Probably u guys can give me some opinions before I buy.

This is my current gear I have

Alpine GP Pro and Suit SP-1

Arai RX-7 RR5 Nakano

Which suits better?

Riding to Awana - 19 April 2009

2009-04-18T23:35:00.000-07:00

My riding session is more confident with all gear up and skill up. Thanks to my Sifu, Lan who patiently thought me the riding skill how to maneuver Kawasaki ZX10R. Its been a while I've to stopped riding due to my Slipped Disc. But now I can ride again, thanks to the physio treatment.

All gear up with my White Monster

The ride this time is more relax because we are using Karak Highway up to Awana. Have a Nescafe tarik and Roti Canai, then ride down again. Reach home early but happy.

The Riding friends

Graduated from Physiotherapy.

2009-04-07T01:51:00.000-07:00

Today is my last day attending to the Rehab Center at Damansara Specialist Hospital. I was confirmed by my Therapyst, Puan Rozita that I've recovered from my Slipped Disc. Only thing is now I have to be more careful and make sure my spinal are always in a good position.

I've asked her what are the things I can and cannot do. I can't lift heavy thing, no jogging but walking is ok, don't rush waking up from bed (there a way how to wake up properly u know), no bending without bending my leg first and always try to seat at a correct sitting position.

Now, what can I do... I must do my exercise twice a day, riding bike is now allowed but have gradually increase the distance, golf another 1 month from now, swimming is a very good way to strengthen my back, driving also not so long seating in the car but once the back muscle is strong enough... Most of my daily activities can be done and I have to be more careful.

Just an update here... I am very much happy with my therapy progress. My thank you to all my family members & friends who keep on giving me the support that I need. My greatest gratitude to God giving me the chance to heal... Alhamdulillah.

My Redeemer Lives by Team Hoyt

2009-03-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

It worth waiting the clip to be downloaded

The 1st time I saw this clip I almost drop my tear to see how much a son loves his father. The Ironman would bring his father to a Triathlon (4 kms swimming, 180 kms bikin, 42 km running)

This was the conversation:
One day a son ask his Dad: "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?"
The father say "Yes" and they run for their 1st Marathon together.

Another time, the son ask his Dad again: "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?"
Father replied "Yes Son"

One day, the son ask his Dad; "Daddy, would you run the Ironman with me?"
Ironman is the most difficult triathlon ever.
And the Dad says "Yes"

I lost my father 13 years ago when I'm in my secondary school. He had a heart attack and he was about to do his 2nd bypass on the day he passed away.

To my friend out there, don't neglect your love one eventhough you're so busy with your day life. Find some time to show that you care and love for her / him. Will you do this to your love one? I wish my dear son will...

Physiotherapy Treatment

2009-03-29T08:39:00.000-07:00

I've been diagnosis with Slipped Disc few days ago and now I am in progress of doing Physiotherapy. I must make myself well back so that life can continue as usual. This treatment I've been doing for 3 days in a row at Damansara Specialist Hospital. There's a few procedures that I've to follow and yes, I feel abit better than before.

Interferential Therapy

There's Interferential Therapy, Ultrasound, Ice, TENS 21 and abit of exercise to strengthen my back muscle. For the 1st procedure is the Ultrasound. What does it do? I don't know but the pain area is relief abit. Then come the Interferential Therapy, this part where the pain area is being electric shocked (only a little bit of current) to contract with the back muscle. Feel like ant bites but the muscle is being exercised by the current. TENS 21 is also almost the same with interferential therapy except that the current pattern is abit different. Feel much more contract with the muscle. After the electric / current treatment comes the Ice part to relief back the muscle / pain area.

After completed the machinery procedures, come the physical part which is exercise. Leg movement and back movement. Trust me, its not easy eventhough you are well healthy... Will update more on my progress. Dr. advise me to 'relax' from riding for 2 weeks... hmm, boring...

Slipped Disc...

2009-03-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

I suffered back pain for long time... and lately it was getting worse. Worse until I can't stand up on my own and I have to walk with support. My left leg is not strong enough to support my body. For 1 week I went from clinic to hospital to check what is wrong with my back. From pils, urine test and x-ray... everything was normal. Until one of my college advise my to see specialist in Damansara Specialist Hospital.

The MRI machine (same model-Siemen) I entered yesterday (20 minutes can't even move)

23rd March 2009, I was diagnosis with MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) after consultation from Spinal Specialist and it was a confirm slipped disc. What a shocking news, I couldn't believe myself at the 1st time. Dr. told me that my L5/S1 spine disc has broken and it is in a serious stage. My L4/L5 is also effected by still at the early stage. Its a permanent damage... nothing can be undone except try whatever it takes to release the pain.

This is a sample of Slipped Disc - You can see there's a bulge out from the lumbar spinal. For my case, my slipped disc is at the most lower end.

My option is physiotherapy, epidural and operation. These goes by stages and epidural is out of the procedure because its only give very minor effect. Right now, only 2 options left. I decided to undergo physiotherapy 1st and pray to god that it would make a miracle out of it. Don't ask me what's the cause of this slipped disc, Dr. told me probably a fall would brake the disc. I haven't fall for long time, last time I remember was the day I ride my BMX which is 18 years ago...

From top view - This is how it happen. It can disturb the nerve

I am mentally down due to this news... How would you react if you got to know one of your body parts (eventhough small) is permanently damage? God help me and give me the strength to walk through this pain. I felt really down til today... Many thing playing in my mind but I know I have to be strong. I just don't have to picture how's its gonna be later...

God bless everyone and please take care of your spinal.

My Birthday Toys - Kawasaki ZX-10R

2009-03-15T20:46:00.001-07:00

20 Februari 2009 - This is the date I officially got my Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R. Its a 1000cc sportbike and I've ordered to my favorite color - White! What a give to myself. 5 days before my real birthday.

My Special thank you to Zul Limbo who assist me so much in getting this 2 wheeled monster. I was initially plan to get a Naked bike Kawasaki ER-6N, a commute bike. Then after some advise from the bike shop, I've change to Kawasaki Naked Z750. Hmm.. the price is close to Kawasaki ZX6R Sportbike - 600cc. It was then a confirm booking to the shop with the newly launch Kawasaki ZX6R 2009 Blue color.

My previous options:

Kawasaki ER-6N

Kawasaki Z75o

Kawasaki ZX-6R

It took me 3 months to wait for the bike. Then when the bike arrive, most of my friend told me better get a liter bike for long term investment. They told me that I wont regret it. Tested Zul Limbo's ride and here I am with my White Monster!... What a co-incident, same color with my Perdana V6 Twin Turbo.

Right now whenever I ride... I always remember that 'My Life is in My Right Hand'. Why I said that? Its because the throttle and front brake is at the right handle bar.

GTR Scoot Scoot - Sexy Fox

2009-02-17T18:24:00.000-08:00

Bought this scoot scoot on 25 March 2008. It was Naza GTR 150s (CPI). This bike was originally from Taiwan and Naza took the parts & assemble it here in Shah Alam. Street Price of this bike is at RM7,300.oo on the road.

Last November, I've decided to uplift my bike apprearance. So white is my color, it was painted Crystall White with combination of fade black and carbon fiber look. Abit of red lining sticker at the rim to enhance the rim color and steel air valve to maintain the air pressure.

There's abit tweak I've done to this bike i.e. putting 169cc CPI original Block, Harder Torque Spring, Carbon fiber straight flow exzaust, up footrest and that's about it, I think :)

To be continued...

My 1st Car - Proton Wira 1.6 Aeroback UK Spec

2009-01-04T18:29:00.001-08:00

This car was with me from 1996 til 2002 before I bought Perdana V6. It was originally red and I repaint it to Ferrari Red. What different from the local Spec? From external you can only notify the rear fog lamp and from front is its grill. But the front part I've change it to Mitsu Part.

Its my bachelor car before I got married. Engine was maintained original Proton. Interior wise, all wrap with leather. Door Panel and carpet were matched red as exterior. Oh... forgot 1 thing, the only wira with ABS and airbag at that time. Lucky me.

Miss this car...

Adam's Sports Day

2008-11-24T19:22:00.000-08:00

Isn't he's cute?

Its a school holiday now and he just finished his Final Exam. Yup, you read it right. He's 3 Years old and he already got assessment on his education. Better start early I guess. I think when we were kids, at this age what we know is only play. But now, time changes and I am glad that he learn and pickup his lesson well. He got no.3 out of 13 in his classroom.

Adam with his favorite Teacher, Cikgu Yos!

On his Sport day, he participated on:
1) Walking and balancing with small bean bag on his head
2) Walking and balancing plastic egg with a spoon
3) Running and throwing ball inside a basket
4) Pour water inside bottle using sponge

Tired but Happy

Overall, it was a good sport day to him. Eventhough it was an average one, but he learn to cooperate and team work. I was happy for my son, Adam Daniel.

2nd Place for Overall result

My Cute Dear Son - Adam Daniel

2008-07-15T23:12:00.001-07:00

Born on 25 August 2005 - Adam Daniel Ismamuradi

I have been waiting for him for 2 years after my marriage. The news came on 31 December 2004 after my wife felt that she missed her menstrual for that month. After check up with the doctor, then it was a confirm. What a great new for me to celebrate New Year! I was so excited, I am about to be a father...

He is born at Naluri Medical Center, Wangsa Maju @ 5:55pm. Each of my family members were there to see for themselves on this Lucky Boy. He is so perfect as normal baby on the time he came to this world and a first touch as father, I drop my happy tears and thanks to god for this wonderful gift. I have promise to myself to be a good father then.

Time passes by so quick as he celebrated his 1st Birthday together with my sister-in-law wedding. They share the same date of birthday & anniversary later then. It was an average celebration and all my friend came to celebrate my boy. Thanks to Eu Jin, Kay, Suren, Wan, Salim, Ismadi, Salmi, Hafiz and the rest. 1 year came so fast that I couldn't believe my son is 1 year old. All the pain bringing him up just gone with his cute little smile.

And now he is 2 years and 11 months, another 1 months to 3 years old. He learn things so quick and he likes to talk. You better prepared a good answer when he ask. He also likes to sing. I was so impressed when he can sing one of my Thai song which he always requested when he's in the car. 'Daddy, nak lagu siam' that is the request when I switch on the radio. Another thing that he likes is the thing I like, he likes car. One of his favorite is BMW. He can identify one from far which sometime I couldn't see. Not to forget, he also likes trains. Thomas & Barney is he's favorite program.

I think I will continue more later and definitely his growing progress will be in my blog.

BMW E39 523i Double Varnos 2.5L

2008-07-15T22:26:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Driving Machine - BMW E39 2006 til current

I own this car on 25 November 2006 after letting go of my Proton Perdana V6 Twin Turbo. It was a sad moment for me to sell the Perdana but ahead of me is one of my dream car, BMW E39. When I took possession, it was untouchable and it looks like an old folks car to drive.

Well, people who know how well BMW designed their car with 50-50 weight distribution without compromising with the comfort and handling would well understand me here. All the plan was in my head before the car reached me, I even shop for the wheel before i got the car. The car would last only 1 month with the ugly standard look before I make over it to M Sport look.

The 1st project was changing the wheel to 19 inch stagger rim (19x8.5 inch for front & 19x9.5 inch for rear) with falken 452 tires (245/35R19 front & 275/30R19 rear). Definitely lowering is fitted together with the rims. Eibach Pro-kit and Bilstien B8 is the right choice for my ride, so say it is the best setting... Well, it depends on your driving attitude and level of comfort that you want. The rim was SSR Vienna 19 inch from Japan.

Next is my audio system. I have transplanted my JBL set from my previous car to this gorgeous ride. The setup is:-
1) Original BMW Head unit with 6 Disc changer.
2) JBL Grand Touring 4 Channel Stereo Amplifier
3) JBL Grand Touring 2 Channel Monoblock Amplifier with sub-control
4) JBL 6 1/5 inch Component Speaker with Passive Cross Over
5) JBL GT3 12 inch sub woofer 2 unit mounted
6) JBL Gold plated RCA Cables
7) Alpine 5 3/4 inch 2 ways speaker
8) 4 way Active Cross Over

The Car now is all around wrapped with M Setup. M-Sport Bodykit, 19' M-Sport Rims, M Side Mirror with M side Molder, M Scuff plate & M Carpet and finally Breyton Tail Pipe. The only thing I would like to maintain original is the interior, must remain untouchable.

Proton Perdana V6 Twin Turbo - Snow White

2008-07-15T20:29:00.000-07:00

Proton Perdana V6 Twin Turbo 2.0L (Snow White) 2002 - 2006

This ride was actually bought for family purpose after I got married to my wife in year 2002. My mom also love this Perdana. My 1st intention is to buy Honda DC5 but a request from Mom & Wife, this was the decision.

Initially it was powered by 6A12 NA engine with auto transmission. After 40k KM of using the auto gb, it give way due to my driving attitude :(. I had the idea transplanted the auto gb to a manual gb from Mitsubishi V6 2.0. The gb code was 312 with 9 inch Fly Wheel. I can say the torque improve approximately 25% from the auto gb. I was really satisfied with the performance and I enjoy it for another 1 year before my engine give way. In September 2005, my engine had a transplant from 6A12 NA to 6A12 TT. It was a major transplant involving engine, gearbox, bodykit & also the paint. It was an eye catching everywhere I go.

Engine is tuned with Apexi SAFC II and RSM is used to deal with the speed cut. I think this car have so many gadgets in it including Radio Amateur Module, 911 LS12 Warning Light at the back, etc. The interior have been mod with an average touch, some say like aircraft cockpit. ;-)

Recaro SR3 was the choice for Driver & Front Passenger seat, Apexi Pen Timer, Apexi illuminated Boost Meter, Illuminated Meter dash, dashboard plastic material paint to white, illuminated Perdana scuff plate produce by Proreka, Momo steering wheel and Kenwood Single Din Player (KVT-735DVD)

Now, lets move on to the engine bay & handling. Engine wise there are few things I add in, Sard Single Diafram Fuel regulator, Greddy Oil Catch tank, Pivot Raisin Volt Stabilizer, Blitz 320mm open air filter & Greddy BOV.

In term of handling, I've chose Eibach Pro-Kit & Redline shocks. Another additional in to the handling part, I've also installed Ultra racing 19mm rear anti-roll bar and 3 points absorber top mount stabilizer. Techno Motor Work 18 inch rims wrapped with Goodyear Eagle F1 was the choice to grip the road. Overall, I can say the setup have reduce a lot of body roll due to heavy engine. Braking part, not much except for slotted front & rear original Eterna disc, steel braided host & sumitomo racing pad.

Before I can proceed any further on the modification, I had a call to change my ride to BMW E39. Anyway, it was a good adventure and fun having this Perdana V6 Twin Turbo.