RushHour Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 great. u plan to go to clark this sunday? Quote Link to comment
Guest Dennis® Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 great. u plan to go to clark this sunday? dude, tama nga. hindi subic, but clark pala. anyway, hope to see you guys on sunday. i'll be there at around 8am. ride safe everyone. Quote Link to comment
JHP Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The post in the thread about tricycles on the highway that Leviticus and i responded to is unbelievable. Quote Link to comment
rafi Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 ^yeah, i read that.i drive a car most of the time but i also have a vespa so i know where you're coming from.whether i'm driving or riding, i always try to be considerate of other people on the road Quote Link to comment
Guest Leviticus Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 why are riders so hated? to the point that some people would intentionally go out of their way to make life miserable for riders? Â nagtataka lang ako. Quote Link to comment
yellowferoza Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 ^yeah, i read that.i drive a car most of the time but i also have a vespa so i know where you're coming from.whether i'm driving or riding, i always try to be considerate of other people on the road Uy! a vespinoy at MTC! Quote Link to comment
yellowferoza Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 why are riders so hated? to the point that some people would intentionally go out of their way to make life miserable for riders?  nagtataka lang ako. Not all, it is because any dingbat can get a motorcycle. And these people ride their bikes as if it will be taken away by the repo man the next day.  Education and responsibility plays a big part of this, and it seems some of our fellowriders are too young for that. I wonder why people upgrade their rides even if payment is due for some long months. Quote Link to comment
JHP Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 why are riders so hated? to the point that some people would intentionally go out of their way to make life miserable for riders?  nagtataka lang ako.  One thing i've noticed is that people in cages get freaked and irritated when they don't see a biker coming from behind, and when they perceive that we're cutting it close when overtaking and getting in front of them. You do see bikers doing that often. Then there are the differences in rhythm, spatial relationships, vehicle dimensions, speed and ability to accelerate and stop between bikes and cars. So perceptions and reaction time are different as well, when one is riding and one is driving. As riders, when we time an overtake properly, we know that relative to speed and distance, the cage will never hit us. But the driver's perceptions are different, especially in limited road space, and he gets pissed off. Plus a driver feels resentful when he sees a rider pulling forward and disappearing up ahead, dealing with traffic much better than he can, while he's stuck in place (that's one reason why we ride bikes, right?). For better safety, whenever possible, i try not to stay in the blind spots of cages (areas of the road that cannot be seen while looking forward or through either the rear-view or side mirrors in a car). This way, there is more of a chance the driver can see me, but of course the road environment is fluid and there are many drivers whose minds are on other things. Also when overtaking, i try as much as i can to judge speed and distance so, that when i get in front of a cage, i don't violate the driver's sense of safety. It helps to wait until i can see him fully in my side mirror before pulling forward in front of him.  For me, it also helps to anticipate hat other people on the road will always do stupid things. Riding with bike headlight on also makes you more visible, which is why some bikes are designed for the lights to turn on with the ignition. Ride safe. Quote Link to comment
Guest Dennis® Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 here is one of the best approach in tackling that problem, just assume that the cars infront, beside and behind you doesn't see you. so you have to be alert all the time. when i'm riding my bike, i try to stay clear off their path. minsan, napansin ko may palapit ng palapit sakin na sasakyan (to my left) nung tiningnan ko yung driver, he was texting. stupid moron! always ride defensively. and try not to be a stuntman when riding your bike. hindi ko naman nilalahat. pero minsan kasi may mga nakikita ako na kung sumingit eh akala mo hinahabol ng SWAT. it's ok to overtake, for as long as, you think it's safe to do so. basta ride defensively. tandaan niyo, minsan lang tayo magkamali (it may be our last) wear safety gears also. :thumbsupsmiley:  maiba naman, sino nagpunta clark yesterday, ang balita is someone died sa ironman challenge. driver was from alabang (i think) and he was riding a BMW K1200. ang kwento ng marshal is he was navigating a turn, eh nag overshoot. sumasak sa ilalim ng parked truck. hindi bumitaw sa bike. and sa lakas daw ng impact, eh sumabog 2 gulong ng truck. well, yun ang kwento. i saw the bike and it was a wreck. Quote Link to comment
yellowferoza Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 maiba naman, sino nagpunta clark yesterday, ang balita is someone died sa ironman challenge. driver was from alabang (i think) and he was riding a BMW K1200. ang kwento ng marshal is he was navigating a turn, eh nag overshoot. sumasak sa ilalim ng parked truck. hindi bumitaw sa bike. and sa lakas daw ng impact, eh sumabog 2 gulong ng truck. well, yun ang kwento. i saw the bike and it was a wreck. that's sad to hear. Quote Link to comment
SphinX21 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 maiba naman, sino nagpunta clark yesterday, ang balita is someone died sa ironman challenge. driver was from alabang (i think) and he was riding a BMW K1200. ang kwento ng marshal is he was navigating a turn, eh nag overshoot. sumasak sa ilalim ng parked truck. hindi bumitaw sa bike. and sa lakas daw ng impact, eh sumabog 2 gulong ng truck. well, yun ang kwento. i saw the bike and it was a wreck.  Its true dennis, and i saw the wreck too sa picture nga lang from our guys. Deepest condolences to Ariel's family and friends.sama sana ko sa ClubR sa salubong kaso the S4 is not yet ready, i still havent change the tires yet kaya di nakasama.   . Quote Link to comment
JHP Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Its true dennis, and i saw the wreck too sa picture nga lang from our guys. Deepest condolences to Ariel's family and friends.sama sana ko sa ClubR sa salubong kaso the S4 is not yet ready, i still havent change the tires yet kaya di nakasama.   .  Condolences and prayers on the passing of Ariel. Quote Link to comment
cbr600rr Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Our deepest condolences and prayers for Ariel and for his family to be able to handle the loss. Quote Link to comment
scootmax Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 greetings from a fellow vespinoy.i spoke to jake swann (he finished the endurance run, incidentally) and got details on what happened in the run.it seems a lot of riders (many newbies) were actually unprepared for the conditions that they encountered - cold, wet, gusty winds, slippery roads, etc. my sympathies go to those who had mishaps, and particularly to the rider who lost his life. ride safe always ... Quote Link to comment
JHP Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 greetings from a fellow vespinoy.i spoke to jake swann (he finished the endurance run, incidentally) and got details on what happened in the run.it seems a lot of riders (many newbies) were actually unprepared for the conditions that they encountered - cold, wet, gusty winds, slippery roads, etc. my sympathies go to those who had mishaps, and particularly to the rider who lost his life. ride safe always ...  Yes, another rider who was there told me that in Cagayan, he was with someone whose hands had gotten so cold he could not roll on properly going into a curve, and so he went down.  Also, if possible, it's always a good idea to get pointers from riders who are knowledgeable about conditions to expect when riding somewhere, especially if it's a challenging ride.  Ride safe. Quote Link to comment
tph Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 wala po bang rides ang mtc bikers? Quote Link to comment
dcrazyrascal Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ^yeah, i read that.i drive a car most of the time but i also have a vespa so i know where you're coming from.whether i'm driving or riding, i always try to be considerate of other people on the road sir, how old is your vespa? i seldom see a vespa on the road (except those Yellowcab delivery vespas). Quote Link to comment
scootmax Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 dcrazyrascal -you'll be glad to know that the vespa scene in the philippines is alive and kicking. there are a couple hundred of us in metro manila alone, and most of those riders belong to one of three scooter clubs that have vespa and other european scooter enthusiasts and owners. check out the websites/forums of:vespinoyvespa club of the philippines (VCOP)euroscoot scoot66 i myself ride a vespa GT200L. do you ride a vespa? what model? ride safe! Quote Link to comment
rafi Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 sir, how old is your vespa? i seldom see a vespa on the road (except those Yellowcab delivery vespas). mine's a px150 i bought way back in '98. still in pretty good condition ^yeah, you'd be surprised at how many vespa enthusiasts there are in the city. they're a pretty varied and fun bunch to hang around with Quote Link to comment
boypachu Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 go vespa go!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment
dcrazyrascal Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I checked the vespinoy site, and glad to see that the vespa scene here is so festive. Mine is just like the Paper Replica in the vespinoy site. Vespa 150, been in the family from 1980. Restored once. And I am planning to give it some new paint and chrome some parts. Is there a store here selling accessories for vespa (an old vespa, that is)?  dcrazyrascal -you'll be glad to know that the vespa scene in the philippines is alive and kicking. there are a couple hundred of us in metro manila alone, and most of those riders belong to one of three scooter clubs that have vespa and other european scooter enthusiasts and owners. check out the websites/forums of:vespinoyvespa club of the philippines (VCOP)euroscoot scoot66 i myself ride a vespa GT200L. do you ride a vespa? what model? ride safe! Quote Link to comment
scootmax Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 there are actually several vespa & other european scooter suppliers in the metro.foremost is 2211works in leon guinto malate. they sell brand-new and secondhand units, parts & accessories.they also do full servicing of units - repair, maintenance, body restoration and painting.check the vespinoy forums for other parts and accessories vendors; whatever you need, they probably have it. my first vespa was a PX150E that i had for 8 years. i had to part with it to trade up to the GT200L. ride safe ... Quote Link to comment
marvin_8 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 anyone selling bigbikes? budget 50 to 70k Quote Link to comment
dcrazyrascal Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks for the info, scootmax. I will visit the shop to see their vespas collection. where is it exactly located? Near PHG?I like the old classic vespa. My Vespa Super 150 is like a family jewel for us. enjoy riding your vespas Quote Link to comment
scootmax Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 the address is the name of the shop.2211 leon guinto street malate. between san andres and estrada.talk to either nani or simon.telephone 521-9501 or 536-5194. Quote Link to comment
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