Hello from the Philippines

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Grey Thumper · Tue May 01, 2007 3:21 pm

I hope you enjoyed your holiday! Manila isn't really, er, the most pleasant of cities (no wonder i moved to the burbs) but the beaches and little towns are great.

And yeah, those dudes on those little bikes are just absolutely crazy. Usually I'm just amused, but sometimes I'm genuinely ticked off and can't believe how reckless they are. Well, what can you do, c'est la vie.

slingshot · Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:49 am

G'day Grey Thumper awsome bike i never seen or heard of it. Lane splitting here in Australia is rare but you do see it now and again. Yeah those dudes on the little bikes in Manila are crazy how they weave in and out of the traffic. I been to Manila 2 times and i like the place. My wife is from South Cotabato and the little bike riders there are the same even on the open roads so i'm guessing it is the same all over the Philippines. I must say i seen more little bikes then big bikes. I love your country and the people. Have a great day and enjoy your bike.

Current Bikes

1978 Kawasaki Z650
1988 Suzuki GSXR750 'Slingshot'

Pictures coming soon.

ceemes · #13 Unread post by **ceemes** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:31 am

Welcome thumper. Like sharpmagna, I was recently in the Philippines as well, both Manila and Letye. You bike is a one hell of a cut above most of the bikes I saw there and you've got bigger nads then I have. I was going to rent a bike while there, but after experiencing the traffic there, I chicken out.

#14 Unread post by **Skier** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:45 pm

Welcome aboard! I dig the bike.

Sure seems like a lot of people are involved with the Philippines on the forum. Cool!

Grey Thumper · Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:32 pm

ceemes wrote:Welcome thumper. Like sharpmagna, I was recently in the Philippines as well, both Manila and Letye. You bike is a one hell of a cut above most of the bikes I saw there and you've got bigger nads then I have. I was going to rent a bike while there, but after experiencing the traffic there, I chicken out.

Ha ha, yeah ceemes, riding in Manila traffic's a PITA, but my bike's relatively narrow and light, and I tend to ride home from work past rush hour too, so it's manageable. Riding in the burbs is pretty nice though. And I've never been to leyte, must be a lot of nice country roads, perfect for a trailie or dual sport, though I wouldn't know where you could've rented one.