Finally after 12 years I finally own & ride a S4 again. From Project Big to now Spec III. Frankly speaking, the least of my worries was being unable to handle the bike since previously I only ride class 2A bikes (that is before my license was revoked). But earlier on during the ride back on this Super Four, I realise I need a lot more practise. I guess it is because I have been riding an auto scooter for almost 4 years. The handling is just totally different. Firstly is the clutch on the left hand, gear change lever on the left foot & rear brakes on the right foot. This conventional configuration is just different from my scooter. VXR only has rear brakes on left lever & front brakes on right lever. It is basically a T&G, Twist & Go!
Anyway, right after collecting the bike I made a trip down to 洛阳大伯公 (Loyang Tua Pek Kong) to pray for safety. Yeah, old people tend to be more superstitious. Pantang to be more exact. Anyway, I forgot about the safety feature whereby you have to release the side stand before you engage 1st gear or else the engine will get cut off. That embarassing moment happened when I was leaving the petrol kiosk. But embarassment is nothing compared to my personal safety.
Now I have to shuffle between the Super Four & VXR. My VXR is very attention seeking. Why do I say so? Because if I don't ride her at least every alternate day, she will have problem starting up & the feel will be weird when travelling on her. Until my delicate delicacy decides to takeover her, I am left with no other options but to ride both bikes on alternate days. But since I have yet to buy season parking for the new 大黄, I have no choice but to leave 小红 at home again tomorrow.
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