The route for the day! This is my 4th time in Kapit & the third time riding, the first 2 is with my mighty Honda RS150 but this time I'm testing my yamaha PG1 to how far it can go especially on how tough the machine is. The total mileage to & back from would be around 862- 700 kilometers!
First one to arrive! It's after raining very early in the morning or could be after midnight last night that's why it's wet every where on the roads.
Waiting for friends to come at around 4:15 am. Start the ride at around 4:20 am as soon as Pejul arrived, another guy Bujang & his wife waiting for us 15 minutes away forward.
First fueling at Lachau Petronas & stop for Subuh prayer. Here I topup the fuel in RM7, actually I wanna press the number 9 for RM9 but I was distracted & press 7. Also stopping for Subuh prayer here. Weather is quite okay with some short light rain at some parts of the highway that makes the temperature colder, freezing my body & hands.
Another fueling at Saratok Shell station, this time the amount was RM9. From the main road it took only around 10 minutes to get here & soon after we continue our journey, the next stop should be Sarikei town for brunch!
Stop at Sarikei to have some breakfast or should I say 'brunch' (breakfast + lunch)
Pejul muffler spring lost somewhere during the riding, we are still at Sarikei looking for a replacement spring at nearest workshop before continuing the ride to Kapit. That's the workshop worker doing a pose for me! Nice friendly guy!
Old school workshop but definitely trusted by most local motorcycle riders. Has most parts every ride need & that's is the most important thing!
Fueling up at Sarikei Shell station for RM4 & after this we are heading straight via Nyelong bypass entering Pan Borneo highway to Kanowit town for another fuelling.
PG1 is good so far & I'm loving it!
Sarikei very own legend! The oldest petrol station staff in Sarikei, every Sarikei citizens should recognize this wonderful uncle or some may address him as grandpa!
Stop at Kanowit town to fuel up, this time the amount is RM4 only, meaning from Sarikei to Kanowit I'm using only 1 liter plus of fuel (almost 2 liters) which is really impressive for this cross cub!
Arrived at Kapit, first thing to do is to have Zohor prayer. Allahuakbar!
The main mosque of Kapit town!
The mimbar is looking awesome!
My riding shoes for this yamaha PG1 testing session, nike rejuvenate, a very super comfortable shoes as replacement of my crocs lite ride. This is just a knock off version however still presents the comfiness.
Outside the majestic mosque!
Arrived at the hotel, Meligai Kapit! I'm checking in while the rest unpack. I booked & paid the hotel earlier via agoda.com, the best website for cheaper price & fast processing!
My 2nd time staying at this hotel, this one is perfect for me as it's located at the center of Kapit town.
Rajang river
The post office in the middle of the town, so close to the place we're staying.
Dinner here tonight! It's raining in Kapit town since around 4 pm.
View from the top floor!
Park under the eating spot!
Authentic Pua Kumbu cloth as decoration in Meligai Kapit hotel.
Bikers friendly rack in our room!
The Sunday market at Kapit.
Roti canai goreng is the main attraction breakfast here! A lot of people especially in the morning time.
inside the Gelanggang Kenyalang.
A legendary building I supposed!
Stairs going straight to the river water!
The new Kapit Waterfront!
Unique twin bridge, picture taken on the way back to Kuching, still in Kapit territory.
Stopping for a while to rest my hands & behind. Nice weather all the way from Kapit to Kuching!
Final fuelling at new Sri Aman junction Petronas before heading straight to Kuching without any fuelling after that! Amazing fuel consumption with the Yamaha PG1! Here at this station I added my final RM9. Before that in the way back refuel at Kapit for RM4.40, then another RM4.40 at the same Shell station at Kanowit. After that at Jakar, Sarikei Shell station for another RM4.40 before the Sri Aman new Petronas. I didn't stop at Layar Petronas in Betong because I'm confident that the fuel will reach Sri Aman.
Final rest & late lunch at Serian town before heading home! Another hour to go! Ride first, worry later!
The post office in the middle of the town, so close to the place we're staying.
