Securing Motorcycle B Full Super Bikes License
Guides to Secure a Motorcycle B Full (Super Bikes) 501 cc+ License
Minimum age to apply for a B Full Motor License is 21 years. If you have not already passed the Highway Code (Undang-undang), you will then have to:
i) attend the 5 hours K.P.P (Kursus Pendidikan Pemandu) course to secure the Sijil JPJL2A.
ii) the above certificate will then enable you to sit the Highway Code.
iii) after passing the Highway Code, you then attend the 6 hour Theory course to get the Sijil JPJL2B.
You will then be able to get your “L” License out. You are given approximately 1 month to learn how to handle the B Full superbikes.
Normally, most people enroll either with driving schools or Institutes. This is necessary as only driving Institutes have the big monster bikes to teach you.
To test these licenses, the Institutes have the necessary personnel (Instructors) to provide the instructions. Furthermore, to test, you have to manipulate these machines in special test routes provided.
In short, B Full tests are conducted in two parts.
Part I (obstacles) include doing 1 1/2 rounds of Roundabout. Crossing a narrow cement bridge approximately 7 – 8 meter long (in at least 7 seconds), zig zagging among cones and emergency brake maneuvers.
In superbikes, one should remember it has clutch control ability to be dealt with also.
Part II is actually predominantly hand-signals involving left / right turning maneuvers, stopping, slowing down signals and finally stopping and resting the bike as in parking on “one-stand stance”.
Part II begins with the rider electronically starting the machine (you do not kick start), then checking:
a) front / tail lights with your palms.
b) checking the front / rear indicators.
c) brake lights.
d) left / right handle bar mirrors.
e) the horn.
before then moving off. How to tie your helmet Correctly has already been mentioned elsewhere.
Hand signal plus mechanical signals including looking backwards are essentials to secure good grades which will secure you the necessary grades to pass.
It must be reminded that in this section you have to pass / ride through an obstacle of about 3 – 4 meter of uneven terrain to test your bike’s control.
Slowing down hand signals, turning left and right maneuvers will all be taught to you by the instructor on standby duty at the Institutes.
In the 3 – 4 times (approximately 2 hours per lesson) you will learn to be rather competent rider before you are ready for the test.
Regarding B Full test, it should be remembered controlling these machine maybe slightly heavy. What one should keep in mind is, unlike B2 (-250 cc) bikes where candidates are advised to keep on to the left side of the track, in B Full cases, you are advised to maintain the centre of the track or route.
Experience indicate, in big bikes, especially when one is making say a left turn maneuver, ideally the rider should maintain the bike more towards the right side so as to prevent the handle bars “locking up”.
Locking up is when the handle struts , when turned fully tends to jam against the petrol tank causing one to fall, thus losing control and eventually falling and thus failing.
The same applies to a right hand L turn. The opposite then is applied. In turning right, take the bike more towards the left thereby preventing the machine handle bar struts jamming against the petrol tank which then instinctively will bring your Right foot towards the ground to prevent it (the bike) from toppling over.
Only experience and sufficient training will bring results which will guide you towards securing a pass.
Theory is not a supplement to Practical lessons. I realise no matter how best I might try to put forward my advise to you, the fact remains, Success is in your own hands. So do your part.
Visit your motorcycle training circuit regularly.
To be frank with you, securing a B Full (Super Bike) License is hard work. But the results achieved is well worth the effort! Not many posses the License.
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thank you for sharing the information and your experience. really appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing. For the B test, will the rider be required to put the bike on the center stand?
Nik
Dear Nik,
As a super bike weights more than 1000 lbs, practical test for B class only requires the student yo use “side” stand. This is called the “one stand” stance.
‘Cikgu Yap
thanks….you really helped me alot!
but izzit heavy? how heavy you think? izzit hard to support?
Dear Kristen,
Glad the article assisted you.
B Full is over 1200 lbs. If B Full motor topples, you are advised not to prevent it from falling down. Leave the bike and just let it fall. Jump clear away! You might break your knee if you attempt to prevent the bike from falling.
Do i need to take the computer test if i already have a D / car license?????
No computer needed. D exempts you from further tests.
thanks for the information……
by the way…..
where are you currently working cikgu yap??…..
i was thinking of taking it in your driving institute…..
Glad that you find the information of use to you. My driving institute is in Klang, Selangor.
there is 1 more thing i want to ask……
can i directly do a B-Full license without taking the B2????
Yes, you can apply directly for a B Full license. Let the institute authorities know you want the above license when doing the 6 hours theory course.
Thanks Sifu Yap for the guide. A really helpful one indeed.
BTW, I hope you can help me on below.
I already have competent D and B2 license since 2007. I took the the test for P license way back in early 2005, meaning that I had an L license before that. But I suppose my L license have already expired since then. The thing is, how do I go about upgrading my B2 license to B full now? Thanks in advance for your help.
MF
Glad you found the article useful. Your old P cannot be used. I asked a friend who holds a B Full license to test B candidates at institute level and he says you need not undergo 6 hours theory course.
Try get a B Full license out. Supply 1 photostat of D and B2 license, 1 copy photo and Mykad.
Really appreciate your reply Sifu Yap.
BTW, if you don’t mind me asking again, do you by any chance know what would be printed on the international license for B2 category? I heard that although you are holding a B2 license, on the international license, it will only print B (‘free’ B full upgrade for one year). Please correct me if this is not true.
Thanks.
You have provided me with interesting facts which I myself was not aware of. Anyway, I shall confirm what you say with my Asst. Manager of my institute shortly.
Dear Mr. Cikgu Yap
you are so helpful in providing above tips. Iam an Indian currently having DUBAI, UAE driving license (no3, eligible for cars). I have been promoted within company & getting transferred to Kuala lumpur. I will be there by Sept 15, 2010. Please help me to know below details
1. can i drive with IDP issued in UAE, if so how long
2. How to get a bike license (I dont have plans for big bikes, just a bike)
3. Can i convert my car license or what is procedure in obtaining car license
4. How long it will take to get license
Please help me to know these details, please kindly mail me on “sastry@etastarhospitality.com”
thanks
SASTRY
Welcome to Malaysia. IDL issued by UAE should be usable in Malaysia. Yes, you can of course get a small bike license here. As for conversion of your license into Malaysian domestic, you’ll have to see the Road Transport officials at Putrajaya.