Two motorcycle mechanics were caught after allegedly turning customers’ heavily modified bikes into machines for illegal street racing, following their arrest at a roadblock at Bukit Raja Toll Plaza earlier this week.

The suspects, one of whom is an Indonesian national, were stopped separately within half an hour from 6.30pm, even though both tried to escape enforcement officers.

2 heavily modified motorbikes were seized by the JPJ officers.
Image credits: JPJ Negeri Selangor (Facebook)

Mechanics racing illegally with bikes they modified

According to Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan, investigations revealed that the men worked as motorcycle mechanics who carried out tuning and extreme modifications for customers. Authorities believe the bikes were later taken out and “tested” on public roads through illegal racing activities.

Each motorcycle had undergone extensive modifications costing more than RM8,000, including modified exhaust systems. Inspections also found non-functioning headlights and signal lights, unsuitable tyres and registration numbers that did not meet regulations. The vehicles’ road tax had also expired.

However, the riders claimed they were unaware of these issues, saying the motorcycles belonged to customers.

Non-functioning headlights and signal lights, as well as unsuitable tyres for the bikes were found.
Image credits: JPJ Negeri Selangor (Facebook)

RM8k spent, but bikes have been seized by authorities

At the time they were stopped, both men were travelling from Klang and Padang Jawa towards Pantai Remis in Jeram, a popular weekend gathering spot for motorcyclists from around the Klang Valley. Both motorcycles were seized and taken to the JPJ enforcement station in Ijok for further action.

Azrin stressed that while visiting Pantai Remis is not illegal, dangerous riding behaviour and extreme motorcycle modifications are serious offences. He also highlighted worrying behaviour where some riders even break through toll barriers just to avoid roadblocks.

The 2 bikes have costed their owners over RM8,000 to be modified.
Image credits: JPJ Negeri Selangor (Facebook)

Such reckless actions, he said, have caused fear and anxiety among other road users, especially when riders perform dangerous stunts like the “superman” pose on public roads.

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