Visit Malaysia Bike Fest 2007

I was encouraged by Ali to ride up to KL for the AIME (Asian International motorcycle Expo) & MotoGP so until the very last minute, I was not sure whether my office will allow me to take the weekend off. The minute the go ahead was given, wasted no time calling up Ali to confirm the ride up.
As usual, I am the early bird last Saturday 20/10/07 to saddleup and rode to Pasir Ris ESSO petrol kiosk to wait for Ali. The weather was showing signs of opening up. At the petrol kiosk, there were some m/cyclists already wet in their raingears and 3 of them approached me to chat up, telling how nice to see a Harley and was very and obviously envious on hearing that I am riding up to KL.
We met up and took the PIE to 2nd Link. Reached Concorde and checked into a premier room each and partytime started. On the way, we even had the opportunity to rode with the police escorted Tri-Nations Charity Event which took place in KL the day before. Bikes of all mades are the usual components of this annual event spanning Thailand, Malaysia & Thailand. It was initially a 4 Nations Charity Ride Event but Indonesia dropped out after some years.
We met up with Mike Gan from KL at the Convention Centre where AIME was and looked at the fantastic bike customisations on display.
Later in the evening we had our party at Hard Rock before moving out. This is the 1st time I witnessed a snatch theft blatantly took place along Jalan Sultan Tun Ismail where a Malay lady walking with her husband had her handbag snatched by a motor-cyclist in broad daylight with the crowd to go with.
The crowd at Jalan P Ramlee was fantastic, for once I thought I was in Phuket Rock Hard area.
We went to Aloha before moving off to Rum Jungle Piranha Bar. It's happening, happening to say the least!!!
The next day, we checked out after a late breakfast and rode to Sepang for the MotoGP. Well, it was soaking the atmosphere of a live race but I rather be watching from the TV in the comfort of my bedroom with all angles covered. Although we were at the Grand Stand, we can only see part of the race!
After Sepang, we took a ride to KLIA before heading home.
What a way to spend my hard-earned weekends although missing the MASS in the Church! GOD forgives.