Preparation of an ultimate journey to ride one Downing Street to another from Penang,Malaysia to London full filling a 5 yrs dream on 2 Wheels. 9th May 2015 tarted when Mr BK Lim wanted to full fill his dream of a lifetime, ie 'To ride to London Downing St. from Downing St. Penang on just a small CC Motorbike’.

1. 24 Countries,18,290 KM, 4Mth 11days & 6 3/4 hrs

2. The dream of a lifetime on 2 Wheels
Downing Street
Penang to
London Downing
Street.
- Full filling a 5 yrs
dream.
- 9th May 2015

3. Community Home > Metro > Community
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Bikers finally reach Downing Street, London
We finally makes it to Downing Street, London, after travelling from
Downing Street in Penang on our little 125cc Motorcycles..
We are here:
(From left) Eric
Lim, Team Capt.
B.K. Lim and
Timothy Wooi

4. The dream of a lifetime on 2 Wheels
The 3 Riders that
made it to Downing
Street London at the
hour of three quarter
pass six, on the day of
20th Sept in the year
2015
They announced on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Touraride-Downing-St-Penang-to-London-
392640874248837/ that they arrived at 1.45am Malaysian time
(6.45pm in London) after travelling 4 months, 11 days, 6
hours and 45 minutes.

5. IT WAS a dream accomplished on a road least travelled,
using motorbikes least thought of, with the least budget
and crossing terrain least desirable.
Karakorum Highway, (KKH) World highest &
most dangerous highway linking
Pakistan & China
at 4,795 Meters
ASL.
Bikers finally reach Downing Street, London

6. The plan journey 20K Kilometers, 6 mths, and
RM15K for the journey.

7. An Ultimate journey to ride to London
started when Mr BK Lim wanted to
full fill his dream of a lifetime, ie
'To ride to London Downing St. from
Downing St. Penang on just a small CC
Motorbike’.
24 Countries,18,290 KM, 4Mth 11days & 6 3/4 hrs
A husband & wife couple heard
of this and wanted to join the
ride too. Mr BK. Lim then
invited one of his Biker friend
and myself for a planning
meeting at Touratech.

8. 24 Countries,18,290 KM, 4Mth 11days & 6 3/4 hrs
Later another Biker was interested and called 2 more of
his friend to tagalong too.
The group
grew from 8
to 9 with a
very elderly
Biker joining
to support
Mr BK Lim.

9. That is how three Penangnites who straddled humble
125cc motorcycles described their journey from
Downing St., George Town to Downing Street in London.
Bikers finally reach Downing Street, London
“Total land distance rolled over was 18,290km, burning
365.8 liters of petrol ranging from RON80 to RON96”.

10. Bikers finally reach Downing Street, London
Including their trips on ferries and passenger ships,
however, the team had crossed about 40,000km.
Total fuel cost of was RM1,825,” the team’s tech man
Timothy Wooi added on their Face book page.

11. Bikers finally reach Downing Street, London
Upon reaching
India, five members
decided to ride on
their own leaving
only four with Team
Capt, BK Lim.
Originally, nine scooted off from Penang on 9May 2015.
Three members however rode ahead leaving only six
members reaching Alor Star .

12. On reaching Europe, the most
senior member, Frankie Cheah,
69, fall sick and was advised by
Doctors to return home.
Only team captain B.K. Lim,
Tim and Eric finished the ride.
The four members, Eric Lim, Frankie Cheah & Timothy Wooi led by
Team Capt. BK Lim carry on the journey from India.

13. Bike Choice -The 3R’s Robust, Reliable & Repairable.
The ‘perfect bike’ debate such as comfort, tank size and
range, reliability, off-road and on-road handling, access to
spares, field-maintainability, service internals and the like.
The pros and cons
of air-cooled verses
liquid-cooled, EFI
verses carbs,
Japanese verses
niche European get
batted back and
forth.

14. In choosing a bike, three key factors needed to be
considered together – i. the bike, ii. the rider’s skill and ii.
the terrain the bike will be used. The bike itself cannot be
considered in isolation.
Bike Choice -The 3R’s Robust, Reliable & Repairable.
The most important
ingredient of all is
the rider’s attitude.
“You can have an
adventure on any
bike as long as you
attitude is right”

15. Team Capt chose a Honda Cub Model: Wave 125S,
Year: 2007-2009, only available used at time of Purchase.
The Bike, a Japan made, 125 cc, Auto clutch Cub
This model conformed to the
3R’s for Motor Bike Touring.
Reliable, Repairable and
Robust.
Why this model?,
This small capacity?,
and not a new one?

16. The Bike after some Innovation & customization
This model, year 2007-2009, was the 1st above 100cc Cub
made in Japan , designed from a workhorse with proven
robust chassis & engine.
It went through many
improvements & innovations
whilst maintaining its built
Quality of a ‘low maintenance
work-horse’.
This model was engineered
for long distance travelling
than that of a City work-
horse.

17. This model is light, easy to handle with good fuel efficiency
and economy of 50-55 Kilometers per liter fully loaded.
The Bike, a Japan made, 125 cc, Auto clutch Cub
Spare parts are not expensive and available almost
everywhere.
Almost any Bike Mechanic
knows how to repair this Bike.

18. 1st Thing 1st- Restore to Stock Configuration
Establish a
baseline.
Access the
condition Bike
from the
chassis to the
Engine.
Restore all worn out parts
including non stock parts
back to Stock configuration
with genuine parts

19. 1st Thing 1st- Restore to Stock Configuration
Replace both the front & rear Sprockets & Chain to an
Original Japan made or equivalent Quality.
Choose the best Quality
Sports Rim with thick inner
housing walls.

20. A Chain Guard is a
must to keep dirt &
grit away to reduce
wear & tear.
Replace the drive train
with a new set of
Sprockets & a good
Quality Chain. We
use DID from Japan.
Replace the existing Wheel Bearing
to a good quality Sealed Bearing.
We use NIACHI from Japan.
1st Thing 1st- Restore to Stock Configuration

21. Bukhara, Replaced Fork Seal
Access the front
Fork Oil Seal and
Oil level of the
Shock Absorber.
Replace the Fork Oil &
change the Oil Seal to
stock configuration.
1st Thing 1st- Restore to Stock Configuration

22. Innovation & Customization
Innovate a Cut out on the Seat for easy Fuel refill
without having to remove Luggage to flip up the Seat.
Have at least
a Spare 4 -5
liter Fuel
Tank.

23. 12V Power Supply Outlet
100 Watts 230V AC Inverter
Innovation & Customization

24. Innovation & Customization
A Wind Shield to divert wind and rain to keep you dry
and warm & reduce wind pressure on chest.
A collapsible Pannier
Rack for Luggage,
Spare Fuel tank and
Cooking Utensils.

25. Innovation & Customization
Handle bar Guard , a must
to prevent Brake Lever
breakage during a fall as
well as protect your hands
from the chill wind & rain.
Power Supply Outlet for Charging Gadgets.
Good for Electric Pump & Inverter for
Laptop & Camera battery charging.
Consider parallel
up another piece
of battery to the
existing one.

26. Without a Support Truck for the travel, tools and spares
planning are very critical. This is to handle breakdown and do
maintenance of wear & tear Parts on the journey.
Tools and Spares Customization & Innovation
Tools were
innovated to
combine as
a Multi piece
to save
weight
without
sacrificing
functionality
.

27. Tools and Spares Customization & Innovation
We brought only 3 Electrical
Spares.
1.CDI Unit
2. Spark Plug HT Coil
3. Magnet Coil / Generator
Coil.
Spares- based on breakdown frequency statistics.
Use Sports Rims with
Dunlop TT100 Tubeless
Tyre, as Dunlop guaranty
18-20,000 km.
We brought only 1 pc of
Inner Tube as back up.

28. Puncture repair tools & road repair knowledge.
Knowledge on using
a Tire Repair kit is very
important and all
members are required to learn and
practice a Puncture repair before the
actual journey.
A good quality Electric Pump with its
outer casing removed to reduce space
and weight was innovated for the
journey. (A manual hand pump as a
back up is also
required)
Tools and Spares Customization & Innovation

29. Tools and Spares Customization & Innovation
Along our journey, we had about 10 punctures, one on
top of the mountain of Albania.
and this little
pump did its job
well without
failing us when it
is eeded.

30. Innovation, Customization & Accessories
A Foldable Solar Panel is good to have but not compulsory. I
brought along a 12V, 10 watts Foldable Solar Panel and use it
for charging my 20,000mAH Power Bank to power all the
Gadgets including Night Lights.
My bike was fitted with 2 Batteries. I charge my Laptop from
this battery via a 100W DC-AC Converter .

31. The Bike after some Innovation & customization

32. Bukhara, repair Bike at
Hayot’s friend workshop
Plan Route for Visa application to various Countries

33. Plan Route for Visa application to various Countries

34. Bukhara, repair Bike at
Hayot’s friend workshop
Plan Route for Visa application to various Countries

35. Plan Route for Visa application to various Countries

36. Visa Application based on planned Route
Visa application at India Embassy & Yellow Fever Vaccination before travel.

37. Bukhara, repair Bike at
Hayot’s friend workshop
Visa Application based on planned Route

38. Example: China Visa Application - Photo of Bike, Driving
License & Registration Card for Bike.

39. Carnet & International Driving License application
You have to be an AAM member to
apply for an International Driving
and the Motorbike Carnet.
AAM Malaysia charges a Fee of
RM650 as of 2015 for a 20 page
Carnet submitting below documents.

40. Carnet & International Driving License application

41. Photo session at Penang with Family & Friends before Flag
off. May2015

42. 1st Sept. Albania 5:20pm
Friends Support at Penang before Flag Off 9th May2015

43. Press Conference with Press before Flag off. May2015

44. Media ,News & Articles Write-ups May2015
IT WAS a dream accomplished on a road
least travelled, using motorbikes least
thought off, with the least budget and
crossing terrain least desirable.
That is how three Penangites who straddled
humble 125cc motorcycles described their
journey from Downing Street in George
Town to Downing Street in London.
They announced on their Facebook page
that they arrived yesterday at 1.45am
Malaysian time (6.45pm in London) after
travelling four months, 11 days, eight hours
and 45 minutes.
“Total land distance rolled over was
18,290km, burning 365.8 litres of petrol
ranging from RON80 to RON96 with a total
fuel cost of RM1,825,” the team’s tech man
Timothy Wooi added on their Facebook
page. Including their trips on ferries and
passenger ships, however, the team had
crossed about 40,000km.

45. Media ,News & Articles Write-ups May2015
GEORGE TOWN: Nine old buddies are
going for the ride of their lives on easy-to-
repair 125cc four-stroke motorcycles. All
aged between 52 and 69 will traverse the
Silk Road from Downing Street here to
Downing Street in London.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/natio
n/2015/05/10/nine-going-on-the-ride-of-
their-lives-old-buddies-trip-to-take-them-
from-downing-street-in-penang-
to/#cpVOAuVAMt6UROh4.99

46. Media ,News & Articles Write-ups May2015

47. 1st Sept. Albania 5:20pm
Flag off Penang Downing Street to Kepala Batas & Sungai Petani. -
9th May 2015

48. 1st Sept. Albania 5:20pm
Bidding good bye to Family members . -9th May 2015

49. 1st Sept. Albania 5:20pm
Family Support before leaving 9th May2015
A Scroll of blessing & Protection
was given to be taken along the
way ad passed it to a Pastor at a
London Church.
Only 6 Riders were here for the
blessings as the other 3 Riders
had rode ahead on their own to
meet up at Thailand.
Prayer of Blessings from a Pastor at TBC, Alor Star

50. Not the beginning but its the ending that counts!
20Sep2015!

51. God is Always with me
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
God will turn all things for good
He who hope on the Lord will renew their strength