The fourth and hopefully final phase of MCO (Movement Control Order) is now allowing two family members to travel together (in or on the same vehicle) in order to shop for necessities, food items, as well as obtaining medical services at clinics, hospitals, and such. (more…)
The Movement Control Order (MCO) is slated to end on 28th April. Whether it will be extended remains to be seen and is up to speculation.
But here are the things you need to do or look out for if indeed the order is rescinded. A number of these steps can also be performed should the MCO be extended further.
If you don’t do it already every two days, it’s a good time to do so. An idling engine will at least get some oil to flow, and coolant if your bike is liquid cooled. It won’t charge your battery much but at least some. Listen for abnormal sounds. Run it for a good 20 minutes.
Give you bike a complete check, and we don’t mean by just starting the engine. Check if the headlamp’s high and low beams are working. Similarly, check the taillamp and brake lamp. Next check the signal lamps and horn. Make sure the brakes are working. Look under the engine for signs of oil leaks. Clean and lubricate the chain. Lube the cables and moving parts.
The pressures would’ve dropped, without a doubt. So do check the pressures, at least by visiting a petrol station and reinflating the tyres while they are cold. Also don’t forget to check for signs of cracks or abnormalities on the tyres.
Tyres that’ve been left alone will release its oils to the surface, making them slippery. This is especially true for sport-oriented tyres. As such, do not slam the bike into the first corner you see. I know, you’re excited to ride again and so are we, but it has to be approached carefully at first.
Take it easy at first. The brain and body need to catch up to being at speed again. Reflexes will undoubtedly be slow and takes time to adjust. Trying to get a kneedown right away at Karak will be asking for trouble. This can be seen in the high number of motorcycle accidents and fatalities after Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
You may as well service your bike. You don’t need to if you’ve covered just 1000 km before the MCO began, but it’ll be best to do so if you’ve run more than 3000 km on the current oil. Treat your bike to fresh oil, spark plugs, coolant and clean air filter. Bikes may not be living creatures, but they hate being idle as much as we do.
Don’t take things for granted. The Covid-19 virus is always looking for a victim, regardless of age, race or conviction. With this in mind, do not organize large convoys or join one. Not yet. Spare one or two face masks so that you can use them should you come across large groups. Best also to spare two pairs of nitrile gloves and wear them when you’re off the bike. Oh, don’t forget a bottle of hand sanitizer.
A selected number of Modenas service centres across the country will start operating its after-sales operations starting today following the announcement by MITO (Ministry of Trade and Industry) which allows a number of businesses to operate in ‘minimal’ conditions during the MCO (Movement Control Order). (more…)
The MCO (Movement Control Order) has left a lot of bikes and cars vulnerable to theft as the usual crowded places are now temporarily deserted without the usual heavy traffic. A group of scumbag thieves in Penang has taken this opportunity to steal a bunch of wheels from several motorcycles at the Bukit Tengah KTM train station. (more…)
The second stage of the MCO (Movement Control Order) which has started from yesterday until 14 April 2020 will see PDRM being stricter than ever. This warning was stated by Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Minister of Defense, as there were still many folks disobeying the rules imposed during this difficult period of time. (more…)
The Modenas Power Store Kota Damansara will be opening its doors for service operations starting tomorrow (3 April 2020) from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Following the current Movement Control Order, the service workshop will be operational at a ‘minimal rate’ to cater to Modenas bike owners in nearby areas.
To comply with the current rules placed under the MCO, the Modenas Power Store will start accepting appointments for those who would like to get their Modenas bikes serviced or repaired. The workshop will also take necessary measures to ensure the safety of bike owners and mechanics, from providing hand sanitisers to practising social distancing.
This is certainly good news for those who own any of the Modenas V15, Pulsar NS160, Pulsar NS200, Pulsar RS200, and the Dominar D400. The service centre is currently stocked with all the necessary lubricants, fluids, and spare parts for normal servicing. For major repairs, you may need to contact the number stated below for clarification.
For more information, you may call/WhatsApp 012-8003470 for more information or to book your slot for services. The Modenas Power Store is located at the address stated below:
Sunsuria Avenue, 3A & 3G Street Wing,
Persiaran Mohagani, Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has officially announced that the Movement Control Order has been extended to 14 April 2020. Due to the current conditions of the COVID-19 virus spread, the extension was placed to make sure that things will hopefully improve drastically rather than flip the other way around. (more…)
It’s been a tough few weeks for folks around the globe who are currently suffering at the fate of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. Malaysia has imposed the Movement Control Order and it has been good so far, but not great. Despite the MCO, some folks are still trying to bend the rules but national Moto2 rider, Hafizh Syahrin, is having none of it. (more…)
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