The relationship between Regal Raptor Bobber and MOMOS Bobber

Regal Raptor homepage

Chear Gobal Sdn. Bhd. factory at Puncak Alam

Chear Motors HQ, Klang

Wee Bikers Sdn. Bhd, Shah Alam

When I wanted to buy the Regal Raptor, I was confused why it was called 'MOMOS Bobber'. After making further enquiry, I found out:

• LIFENG Group is the umbrella company while LIFENG itself manufactures Regal Raptor and sells them under different names.
• Mofaz Motorcycles Sdn Bhd. (MOMOS) imports Regal Raptors from China as they hold the Approved Permits (AP).
• Chear Global Sdn Bhd. (CGSB) and Mofaz Motosikal Sdn.Bhd. assemble the cruisers assembles the bike in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor.
• Chear Motor Sdn. Bhd. from their HQ at Klang and branches elsewhere distributes the motorcycles.
• Wee Bikers Sdn. Bhd., Shah Alam is just a motorcycle agent where I made my purchase. They offered to absorb the GST probably because they had difficulty selling it.
  

Having clarified all that, I found the average Joe goes blinkers when I answer their question  "What motorbike is that?" and I reply "MOMOS Raptor". So I reply to them with a more international name "Regal Raptor" and they still look lost

Dream comes true

With my pension gratuity I realized my childhood dream. Wifey gave her blessing when she saw it. I told my salesman to change the stock handlebar of the Bobber for the Daytona which involved change of longer clutch cables. The unit I bought is the one in the above. There are actually two versions: the standard black and the slightly more expensive SE version and cost me about RM20,000 for on-the-road price.

Dress for the occasion

Given the choice of a leather jacket, I have a preference for A-2 jackets but they are not popular here nor the ASEAN region but they can be acquired via mail order. However, if it concerns something to wear, I can reluctant to buy them via mail order as I am afraid I may accidentally choose the wrong size. As the motorcycle is nowhere in sight, I take time to visit Pertama Shopping Complex, Kuala Lumpur which has a variety of biker dress accessories. Good quality leather jackets are never cheap even overseas so it was quite hard to find as most of the shops were selling the lower end. Walking up and down the leather shopping mall at the rear end of the complex, I eventually found a genuine leather biker's jacket. It was heavy but felt solid and was of good quality and workmanship eventhough I hardly knew the marque. I was surprised it also had unzipable sleeves. This one fitted me well and when I decided to take it the salesman recommended I apply leather conditioner as it was rather dry. That I did and the leather being thick, I coated it daily for 3 days. It has now soften quite a bit though I think I need to use  it often to make it make more comfortable to use.