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Honda XR125 / Yamaha XTZ125 / Renegade 250

Volume 1 Issue No. 3 2015

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Contents

Dirt Bike shoot out... Page 20

Ropali Dirt Bike Clinic... Page 8

MRO Ride against No Backride Policy... Page 16

FeaturedBiker... Page 26

Biker Babe...Page 45

Cover girl... 0

Government’s take... Page 62

Self Defense 101... Page 76

Overdose Products... Page 54Featured Shop J2Cab... Page 52

Featured Articles... Page 58

Scan with aurasma app when you see this logo

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Events... Page 64

DIY Tips... Page 18 Trail Bandits... Page 70

Featured Motorcycles... Page 28


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Industry News

We breathe challenges.

Just a decade ago, if not niche, long distance endurance motorcycle riding was virtually unheard of. With the allure of getting out of the city and exploring the countryside, motorcycle riders often found themselves enjoying what the provinces haven’t that the Metro has a lot of: traffic jams, pollution, potholes and dangerous whatnots looming about. Many are finding joy in exploring the farther.

The Tour Team Spyder(or TTS as they have been called), is a collective of riders who find joy in the challenge of endurance riding. The team, as initiated by Spyder, aims to promote the beauty and enjoyment of long distance riding. All of the members are veteran marathon riders and are a staple in the endurance events. Though each has his chosen field of profession, with different quirks and personalities, all are united in the promotingof what poses to be a mainstream event.

All donning the Spyder brand, all riders proudly and exclusively parades the streets with differing and assorted Spyder helmets. Spyder, a popular brand of motorcycle helmet, shows to cater to all kinds bikes and riders, from the scooters and underbones, to offroaders, to above 400cc bikes. The TTS riders are posed to be regulars on all endurance and touring events. They and their “Spyderized” bikes will also be omnipresent in all Spyder activities and campaigns.

Being a member of the TTS has its privileges, such as freebies, priority in all Spyder events and activities, sponsored rides and much more, aside from the helmet, riding jacket and eyewear. It is no wonder that, many are enticed and asks on how to be a part of the exclusive group. As of now, application for membership is selective. But Spyder is always on the lookout for exceptional riders who have the passion for long rides and the stylish fashion sense to wear the Spyder brand.

The current roster of the Tour Team Spyder:

1. Emman Balmes – Suzuki Raider 1502. Telly Buhay – Honda XR 1253. Manolet Cabaral – Yamaha FZ 164. Mark Chuidian – Cfmoto TR 6505. Jong Dalupan – Piaggio X9 5006. Bimbo Isidro – Husqvarna Strada 6507. Joel Joya – Yamaha FZ 168. Julius Manuel – Honda Wave 1259. Rico Marquez – Kawasaki Versys 65010. Robert Masbad – Yamaha SZ 1611. Jeffrey Ocaya – Honda CBR 15012. Julius dela Rosa – KTM Duke 20013. Brando Rosales – Kawasaki ZX 13014. Constantine Valera – Honda CBR 15015. Noel Villanueva – Kawasaki Versys 65016. Jun Zapanta – Kawasaki Vulcan 900

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Industry News

In partnership with CPI – Taiwan and Phoenix Lubricants, Ropali

Motorcycles recently kicked off its 1st Leg of Ropali Motocross Clinic

in MX Messiah Fairgrounds Taytay, Rizal last August 30 – 31, 2014.

As part of the company’s holistic and aggressive marketing campaign for 2014, Ropali Motorcycles is looking for activities that does not only pushes products but also creates brand experience for consumers. One of these activities is the Ropali Motocross Clinic. The Motocross Clinic is a 2- Day “Basic Off-Road Training Program” which aims to create and promote Motocross in the Philippines as motorcycle sport through free seminars and actual training. This activity is a 10-leg event all over Luzon, wherein, Ropali will invite 40 riders; the first 20 riders will be trained during the first day of the activity and the second batch on the second day.

After the training, students are expected to have learned the basics of the motocross sports and knowledge on proper maintenance of motorcycle units. Ropali Motorcycles will be going around Luzon to provide free training to aspiring motocross riders.


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On/Off-Road Ridin’

ROPALI MOTOCROSS CLINIC

Ropali CPI GRX 250 Off Road Clinic Batch Date of ActivitySchedule of Activities Day 1 Day 2

Students - MMF, Taytay Rizal 1st Batch 30-Aug 31-Aug

Ropali Employees - MMF, Taytay Rizal 2nd Batch 3-Sep

Media Edition - MMF, Taytay Rizal 4-Sep

Sorsogon, Bicol 3rd Batch 6-Sep 7-Sep

Naga, Bicol 4th Batch 13-Sep 14-Sep

Cauayan, Isabela 5th Batch 27-Sep 28-Sep

Delfin Albano, Isabela 6th Batch 11-Oct 12-Oct

Quezon, Isabela 7th Batch 18-Oct 19-Oct

Candon, Ilocos Sur 8th Batch 15-Nov 16-Nov

La Union, Pangasinan 9th Batch 29-Nov 30-Nov

Carmona Cavite 10th Batch To be announced

Ropali Motorcycles spearheaded the first and only Free Off-Road Training in the Philippines. The 10-leg motocross program is being instructed by Safety Riding Advocate, MAK Rider Coach Mr. Mel Aquino.

Mr. Mel Aquino MAK Rider Safety Riding Coach demonstrating the proper adjusting of clutch level

Students are all ears to Mr. Mel Aquino during the Classroom Type Lecture

Students prepare their bodies for the riding lessons.

Media participants listen to the instructions of Mr. Mel Aquino as they begin to ride the course in Taytay Rizal.

Mr. Jing Leongson, 1999 National Motocross Cham-pion demonstrating the proper riding posture during the Motocross Clinic

Riders are oriented with what to expect about the clinic, next is the pre-ride inspection, the right riding gear and correct riding posture. The first part of the activity is a class room type lecture wherein the basics of motocross are being discussed. During his lecture, he instilled to his students the importance of safety gears especially in off-road riding. He once said that, “The value of your helmet, is how much you value your head”. He reminded the riders that they must be extra conscious in choosing a helmet, because the quality of helmet they wear depends on how much they value themselves.

The classroom type is then followed by actual demo wherein the proper braking posture, acceleration posture and cornering techniques were demonstrated.

Mr. Jing Leongson (1999 National Motocross Champion) was invited as guest instructor to give additional knowledge about Motocross as sport and imparted some techniques to newbie riders. He simply advised, “Always focus in riding posture. Motocross is all about consistency; give your 100% in every ride, because motocross is a mentally and physically demanding motorsports.”


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Along with Sir Jing, Mr. Sam Tamayo a MMF Pro Rider was also present during the clinic. The Free Motocross Clinic has always been an advocacy to the latter ever since. Sir Sam is currently one of the owners who manages the MX Messiah Fairgrounds located at Manila East, MMF Taytay,Rizal.

(Mr. Sam Tamayo, MMF Pro Rider sharing his experience in Motocross)

Student on his turn applying figure of 8

Student on actual training applying throttle control

Student completing his first round of Oval Exercise

Student on Actual Race Track

(Shown in Photo L-R Alfredo Tejada (CPI Taiwan Events Officer), Jay Francisco (CPI Taiwan After-Sales Manager) Laureano Amon IV (Student 1st batch)

After lunch break, the clinic proceeds to the actual training. The said training is focused on Throttle Control, Oval Exercise, Braking exercise and Figure of 8.

The last part of the program is the class simulation and awarding of certificate.

Ropali Motorcycles believes that this Motocross Clinic will not be possible without the support of its partners and sponsor, CPI –Taiwan and Phoenix Lubricants.

CPI-Taiwan Event Officer Fred Tejada said, “Through this activity, CPI –Taiwan Enduro Bikes proved its durability, flexibility and endurance in terms of off-road riding, also we believe that this program will increase awareness about Motocross as sport.”

“Riders are oriented with what to expect about the clinic, next is the pre-ride inspection, the

right riding gear and correct riding posture. ”

“Riders are oriented with what to expect about the clinic, next is the pre-ride inspection, the right riding gear and correct riding posture.”



Class Picture of First Batch of Ropali

Motocross Clinic Graduates held at MMF

Taytay, Rizal

CYCLOMAX TITANA premium quality multi-grade 4-stroke engine oil designed to pro-vide excellent protection for your bike’s engine and to ensure de-pendable transmission and clutch operation / API SJ SAE 20W-50

CYCLOMAX FORCE 4TA superior product featuring advance additive technology for engines requiring single grade oils. It meets API SE rating which serve most of the highly charged and turbo powered engines. It consist of excellent detergency properties that extensively clean all parts of the engine / API SE SAE 40

Meanwhile, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. Marketing Officer Lea Macabenta stands that by supporting this Motocross Program, they can bring their products closer to their consumers and educate riders about the importance of using a quality oil in maintaining their motorcycles.

“Getting dirty has never been this fun and educating. Watch out for Ropali’s next

Motocross Clinic and be one of the few that smiled after being dirty.”

Ropali MotorcyclesROPALI was established on May 12, 1975 focusing on a venture to counter the ordinary individual’s need for an affordable & easily-accessible service and personal transportation unit, which is the motorcycle. This venture was welcomed with a positive feedback, and before long, Isabela and its neighbouring towns and municipalities. At present, ROPALI has 54 branches offering genuine Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha motorcycles and spare parts and accessories. These branches located in the major cities and municipalities of Region I, II & III.

CPI – TaiwanCPI is a Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1991. Has operations in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, USA and Europe. CPI manufacture scooters, ATVs, enduro and street bikes. CPI Group has factories and offices in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, USA and Europe having a production of 1,000,000 vehicles. CPI Europe has the control of the sales and aftersales for the European market. It has 800 specialized dealers and by local distributors in 26 European markets.In the Philippines, CPI Moto is distributed by Sinski Motorcycles.

Phoenix LubricantsPhoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. is the fastest growing independent oil company today with an expanding network of operations nationwide. It was incorporated in May 2002 in Davao City. It began operations in its current form in January 2004, distributing petroleum products to various commercial entities in Mindanao. Today, Phoenix Petroleum is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots and storage facilities, and allied services.

With the bigger demand, the company strived to go beyond the Northern Region and penetrated the Motorcycle Dealership Trade of other regions as far as Southern Luzon, with recent efforts to establish presence in the Visayas & Mindanao area.

Under the umbrella of the ROPALI MOTORCYCLES, the following dealerships were instigated: MOTORALI CORPORATION maintains an exclusive dealership with Honda Philippines, Inc., with twelve 3S (Sales, Service & Spare Parts) branches operating in Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija and Metro Manila.

MOTORBELLE CORPORATION established on December 10, 1999 is now composed of 51 branches, majority of which is located in Metro Manila, Regions IV & V, Cebu & General Santos City.

LA TRADE Motorcycles operates in Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Calamba, Laguna. The most recent addition to the motorcycle group is the MOTOROBEE CORPORATION, an authorized Yamaha 3S dealer, with 2 branches operating in Region II.

In 2014, Ropali introduced the URAL Mootorcycles for Russia. Ropali, through Ropali Classics is the exclusive distributor of URAL Motorcycles in the Philippines. Ropali Classics is the first motorcycle shop that focuses on Classic bikes like the URAL Motorcycles. Ropali also added other brands to serve more customers. KTM, Royal Enfield, CPI-Taiwan, and Kymco are the new products added to the product line up of the company.

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Club Cb110 InC.The History

The club had a regular hangout at Caltex Boni form 7pm onwards during Saturdays and at J. Vargas from 4pm during Sundays, wherein they casually discussed matters pertaining to the group and have held the club’s officers. With its growing population, members have registered it at SEC and formally named the group as CLUB CB110.

Starting off with just a few members, the Club CB110 started to brave rides to various spot in Luzon, challenging zigzag roads and hairpins along the way. It is now doing a monthly, weekly or even a daily ride wherever and whenever the members have agreed to it.

Club CB110 Inc., has its advent in the year 2010, right after Honda CB110 was introduced in the Philippines. After a long discussion on the specs and possible modifications of the CB110, a group rider geared up to an exhilarating ride to Tagaytay, and thus started the formation of the group.

Despite controversies surrounding the elected officials of the Club CB110, the loyal members have reigned to get back the supremacy from its corrupt officials. Up to date, CLUB 110 is going stronger and is resilient in any ways possible. The club is an active member of the motorcycle-rider community, joining rides and other MC lifestyle happening in the Metro or the outskirts of the city.

Club CB110 is now enjoying the life of a rider as responsible individual; each member is an advocate of road safety, camaraderie and a burning passion for motorcycles.

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General Nakar, a municipality situated at the northern part of Quezon has been the host of Honda’s Trail ride last September 27-28, 2014.

Joined by hundreds of Honda Riders from Luzon and supported by media partners, the Trail Ride started its registration at 5 in the morning and then proceeded with the ride starting from gasoline station at Marcos Highway. The great ride traversed from Marikina to the scenic province of Quezon ending to General Nakar with an ample rest at around 12 noon, their hunger was erased by a sumptuous lunch, their thirst was quenched by a refreshing drink and their effort was paid off by this thrilling journey.

The ride continues up to the astonishing Agos Resort which has signalled the end of their drive to General Nakar, which has become the nesting place of the event where fun filled and exciting activities were installed for them by HPI. Giving the riders the chance to bond and establish camaraderie and friendship with everybody.

With zero accident nor casualty the Trail Ride has been a great success. The riders’, Medias’ and HPI associates’ exhaustion is nothing in comparison with this ride of their life. With this activity Honda have marked the beginning of the three great rides, starting at Luzon and will be ending at Mindanao.

“With zero accident nor casualty the Trail Ride has been a great

success.”

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Rider participants all meet at the Shell Marcos Hi-way Scenic stops means groupie picturesHonda personel joined the fun and adventure

On The News

By: Jobert Bolanos

There are many solutions other than this...

1. Police visibility must increase - If they can deploy 10,000 police during SONA,

why can’t they deploy a few hundred that roams the streets daily?

2. Arm the police with motorcycles so they have the same tool that the criminals use.

Fight fire with fire.

3. Improve on intelligence so that the police will have an advantage over these

criminal elements...

If TV stations can find the criminals and interview them, why can’t the police find

them and prosecute them?

4. Technology such as CCTV is getting cheaper and cheaper. Utilize this as a tool for

improved monitoring of the streets and hot spots.

5. Instead of creating resistance, why not create cooperation by putting up

Community Crime Watch programs?

Exhaust all efforts before passing the burden of their incompetence

to the riding PUBLIC. We are part of the PUBLIC as well.

MRO will continue to be in the service of the rider and without asking anything in return or with any political ambition. Just pure service and defense for our rights as riders. -jb

A reaction to all the new laws for motorcycles and its riders.So, it is alright for the riders to suffer for the incompetence of our enforcement to solve the problem of crime?

It is alright for us to do their jobs or do what is convenient for them.That is alright to change the slogan “to serve and protect” to “to be served and protected”?

That it is alright to forget that we, the riders who are made to suffer, is part of the public as well?

That is is alright to deny the riding public the equal protection of the laws?

That it is alright to discriminate and segregate the citizenry, because of their vehicle of choice?

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MRO’s Reaction to New Laws

A Bite to the Back: Sotto’s New Take on Motorcycle Back-riding

“MRO” AND “ARANGKADA ALLIANCE, INC.”RIDE AGAINST BACK-RIDE ORDINACEOF MAYOR ABALOS

On the News

Hundreds of thousands of people own motorcycles in the Philippines. Whether to save money from the punishing daily commuter’s nightmare, to avoid the traffic jams or for a business use, many depend on the sturdy two-wheeled vehicle for its convenience and cost cutting efficiency. But just imagine if one day, you can no longer ask a friend or a co-worker to be his backride on the way to school or work, may it be a casual or emergency situation?

That is just one of the problems that are starting to rise within Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto’s “Senate Bill 2344: No Relation, No Backride” policy of inhibiting unrelated people to ride together in a motorcycle. If the bill is passed, violators, upon conviction, will be fined P20,000 and be imprisoned for six months and one day for the first offense, with an additional P10,000 for the succeeding offenses. It should affect

motorcycle riders using the national roads and highways. Many people are now clamoring about this rigid law, by which Tito Sen, with his Skul Bukol-days bravado, is strongly defending, claiming that it could be a measure to help the law enforcement in fighting the rising criminal rates related to “riding-in-tandem” felonies. Though he quickly backed up the idea, saying that he expresses

By: Jeoff Arma

By: AJADON

We have the laws, we don’t need new ordinances. We need law enforcement. We felt that there is a crime done against us!!!” A very strong statement from Martin Misa, Vice-Chairman of “MRO” (Motorcycle Riders Organization) together with the Chairman of “Arangkada Alliance Incorporated”, Rod Cruz gathered last September 19, 2014 to file a Temporary Restraining Order/ Injunction against the Anti-Back Ride Ordinance of Mayor Abalos of Mandaluyong City. The association who represents the riding community comprised of Forty-One Thousand active members mostly of motorcycle clubs and organizations, “MRO” and ”Arangkada Alliance, Inc.” has the right to say that they are the right person to be consulted when ordinances regarding riders and motorcyclist is concern. They will ride from Shell Julia Vargas to

Mandaluyong Municipal Hall to express to what they called to the ordinance “Stupid!” They want to make a message that this will only make another income-based scheme of the culprits. Money collected from the riders is not controlled and audited by the Commission on Audit.

Majority of the new ordinances such as plate-vest, check-points, helmet and gear requirements and back-ride policies gives motorcycle riders confusion. Different ordinances have been implemented on a per city basis. Mayor Abalos of Mandaluyong City claimed “Zero Street Crime” has been reported after imposing the ordinance. The concept is compared to Colombia’s country-wide implementation as to city-wide coverage of his. Offenses when reprimanded will damage

Php 1,000.00 in the pocket. This ordinance will take effect 6 months and if results incur ineffective, it will be temporarily suspended until further improvement.

To follow the ordinance or not, this is what sir Martin and sir Rod has infused for all of us. Riders and motorcycle enthusiast, we have a right and responsibility in our community. We have to have respect on the streets. We must not to let other people do what they want to us. Let us educate ourselves on streets and treat others with dignity. Let us do what is necessary – respect the pedestrian; walk inside of the pedestrians and sidewalks; avoid cutting on corners; avoid hitting side mirrors and side panels of the vehicles; and most specially do your part as responsible riding siklowistas!

great interest in having the people of the country decide on his proposal, the Motorcycle Philippines Federation’s spokesperson Arturo Sta. Cruz rebutted the issue, saying Senator Sotto was even the one to blame after stopping his earlier campaign of drug testing for drivers and motorcycle riders alike. He also added that instead of passing the law, the government must concentrate on improving police visibility and communication equipments in the Metro and reorganizing the Highway Patrols back to duty. Even the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC), criticizes Sotto’s proposal, saying that the law is clearly against human rights. It should also be remembered that Senator Sotto filed a bill on banning children under the age of 12 of backriding in a motorcycle, citing the potential hazards of the practice. So which side are you on? Whatever your reasons may be, we must never forget about the true spirit of riding, with or without a passenger on your back.

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Chain Adjustments

Scooter TireRemoval

Tips

Tips

By: Joel I. Joya

It sucks having bike trouble in the middle of nowhere kung saan ang akala mong fun adventurous weekend ride ay magiging isang disaster lang pala? Especially if you know-nothing-about “quick fixing-gang-ho-mekaniko-style-pwede-na-bahala-na-tatakbo naman-at-makakauwi-rin-ako-mentality?! “

Well, dapat all of us riders know quite a bit when it comes to the DIY quick solutions in emergency situations na kakailanganin natin para tayo ay makauwi galing sa ating ride.

Usually naman maraming mga nakakalat na shops na pwede tayong tulungan sa mga bike breakdowns natin… pero it is still an advantage to have your own knowledge skillwise.

Now, let’s talk about chain, clutch adjustments, and Scooter tire removal.

“These perhaps are the most common

breakdown problems, we riders experience.”

Chain AdjustmentNapakahirap talagang maputulan ng chain in the middle of our ride, so here are some quick tips for you:

Scooter Tire removalThe most tiring tire removal in cases of flat tires ay ang rear tire ng scooters. Compared to the basic motorcycle, the scooter has its engine pully directly at the rear tire by belt. So you need to learn from this steps for ease of trouble.

Place the bike on the centerstand (rest it on its sidestand if you have no centerstand) Check the tension along the chain’s lower run, about halfway between the front and rear sprockets.

Put your scooter on center stand for easy access removal.

Remove the exhaust from its nuts and bolts.

Remove the rear mud guard if there is any so that the rear wheel will be easily accessed.

Hold the rear brakes to be able to loosen up the center nut that is holding the rear wheel.

Loosen the axle nut (or nuts, if there is more than one). You will have to remove a security pin on most bikes when undoing the axle nut.

When you have tightened your chain by the desired amount, tighten down the outside nuts. Retighten the axle nut.

Adjust the chain by adjusting some bolts on the very end of the swingarm, one on either side of the wheel. Usually, there will be two hex-heads on each bolt—an inner nut to move the axle, and an outer nut to lock the other in place when finished. Loosen the outer nuts and then carefully adjust the inner nuts, moving the nuts on either side of the wheel an equal amount.

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Do It Yourself - TipsYour motorcycle maintenance guideGive your bike that tender loving care

Clutch AdjustmentsAnother troubling situation ay ang maputulan ka ng clutch lining, so better bring an extra clutch cable para malunasan ang mga insidenteng ito:

Loosen the tension on the clutch cable, turning the cable adjuster on the clutch lever perch clockwise until it is completely seated against the perch.

Remove the clutch cable from the motorcycle, cutting away any cable ties that may be securing the cable to the frame with scissors.

Attach the new clutch cable to the motor. Slide the cable into the retaining clips on the motor, tightening the clips with a screwdriver to secure the cable. Slip the barrel end into the notch cut into the clutch mechanism.

Route the clutch cable to the left handlebar. Pull the cable through the channel cut into the clutch lever. Screw the cable onto the clutch lever perch and adjust the cable tension using the cable adjuster. Turn the adjuster clockwise to loosen the cable, counterclockwise to to tighten the cable.

Remove the clutch cable’s end barrel from the recess on the bottom of the clutch lever. Pull the cable out of the channel in the clutch lever. Twist the cable adjuster counterclockwise to unscrew the cable from the clutch lever perch and pull the entire cable away.

Remove the clutch cable’s end barrel from the clutch mechanism on the motor, slipping the barrel out of the notch cut into the mechanism.

Pull out the rear wheel from the swing arm carefully and now you have safely removed the rear tire.

Dismantle the rear tire by removing the center nut off from the swing arm.

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Bike Shoot-Out

It sure is fun to ride motorcycles for it gives you the much needed freedom you deserve. Some riders wants to test their limits through motorcycle racing making their bikes fast but street legal. Most riders are into street bikes and they also would like to take the street as an opportunity for fun by going fast and care free. Well, it’s not always accessible to go to the race tracks everyday right?

Dirt BikeShoot-outPeople into motorcycling really are the lucky bunch for they don’t really see the rise of fuel prices as a problem for motorcycles are fuel efficient. Even traffic won’t be a concern for every inch of space is a fun squeezing moment and rainy days are just a rain coat get up day.

Speaking of rainy weather, it is still really a pain riding through the flooded streets which also causes road deterioration making the street rough and bumpy with deep wholes that will surely test your bike’s suspensions. Making it costly in repairs especially when your engine gets dipped into flood waters.

There are bikes specifically designed to roll into any storm and they are the Dual Purpose motorcycles or Dirt Bikes. Dirt bikes may not be

as fast and as fine on turns and bankings on the street compared to street and sport bikes, but they can be very reliable both on the asphalt and off road. Dirt bikes can breeze through bumpy deteriorated roads and deep floody streets that can be really be perfect in our road conditions. Many streets destroyed due to government repairs (the irony of things) will never be a problem to this bikes.

It is also much fun to have dirt bikes on weekend off roading with friends and I gaurantee that you’ll enjoy every moment whether it rains or shines. The fun really is on this bikes and riding them on dirt tracks really is good for your body for all your muscles are used and burned.

By: Joel I. Joya

We have tested and reviewed some well known dirt bikes in the country that most dirt riders use. The shoot out of dirt bikes we had were MCX Renegade 250, Yamaha XTZ125, and Honda XR125L. We staged the event at the private property of a friend in Molino Cavite. It was a fun day with the bike owners traveling from as far as Pampanga, Bulacan, and Taytay Rizal. The day wouldn’t be complete with out the help of our good Sponsors Spyder Philippines, Imarflex, and Ropali Corporation.

All we can say is that dirt bikes really are fun to ride whether for weekend trail rides or everyday commute. All the bikes we have tested really are worth every peny of your hard earned money, so go get yourselves one and find the joys of dirt bike riding the moment you squeeze that throttle.




XR125LThe Honda XR125L is not a ‘true’ XR (just check out the electric start and the large tank range) maybe, but this is a great little commuter and green-laner. It lacks power up top but there’s more than enough for town riding and a spot of weekend fun off-road. It looks absolutely gorgeous, too.

Ride Quality & BrakesThe Honda XR125L’s tall-ish seat gives a commanding riding position (great for city riding) but isn’t out of reach for the average rider. The bike’s narrow and very light, making handling easy and fun. Long travel suspension works well, brakes are ample and it’ll cruise at 50mph comfortably. Fifth gear’s a bit pointless: no extra “go” in it.

EngineThe Honda XR125L has a grunty, four stroke single with enough power to propel you around town with ease. Open roads and steep gradients prove a bit too much of a challenge, however. Very similar to the engine of the CLR125 City Fly and XL125R: in other words, it’s extremely reliable and long-lasting.

Build Quality & ReliabilityPlastic panelling ensures expensive dents are kept to a minimum whilst the Honda XR125L’s engine is capable of taking any amount of abuse thrown at it. However, problems with ignition coils and bikes cutting out prompted recalls on some machines. Make sure your bike’s sorted.

EquipmentThe Honda XR125L’s seat’s actually quite comfy, surprisingly, but equipment’s generally on the basic side. There’s a small screen, spoked wheels and a steel rear carrier for tying bits and pieces to. Extras include a top box (which looks hilarious) and a belly pan.

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/xr125l/2003/

“Excellent. With the Honda XR125L you get Honda

reliability and a top engine for a pretty good price..”


Every millimeter revs your heart. From the 260mm of ground clearance, to the 180mm stroke front suspension. But it’s more than just measurements that set the bike apart. It’s integrity. Our tires perform better because they’re bigger than the competition’s. And we use the YBR125 engine with internal balancer for low vibration and noise. All these, and more, make the Yamaha XTZ 125 a true dual-purpose bike. Good for riding on cement, and off the road. Come and hear your heart beat, every millimeter of the ride.

Greater StabilityMade with attractive designs and exciting graphics, these make the bike appear specially engineered for off-road travel.

SeatFeatures slim, thick cushion allowing dual-purpose (cement and off-road) travel.

SuspensionSuspension system includes durable front fork, featuring 35mm inner tube with rubber boot cover, well suited for off-road travel.

CarrierConvinient carrier ensures your cargo is safe, letting you focus on the road...

Meter PanelStylish meter panel is lighted, providing clear readings for night rides. Includes turn signal and high beam indicators, plus neutral lamp.

Head LightProvides good visibility with its bright, white light system with plastic lens and 35/35watt halogen bulb, crowned with stylish headlight cover.

Tail LampIntegrated tail light and signal lights provide good visibility for nighttime riding.

Internal BalancerYamaha’s propreitary internal balancer technology manages reciprocating inertial force, thus reducing engine noise and vibration with electric starter.

Source: www.yamaha-motor.com.ph/product/xtz125/xtz125.html

XTZ125

“Optimized for off-road conditions, the bike features a front tire (80/90-21) larger than the rear (110/80-18). 100% Full High-Tensile Steel Frame is

stronger and lighter than the competition’s.”

Bike Shoot-Out


The MCX Renegade 250 is one of the most affordable enduro bikes we’ll see in our shores. It came from China and distributed by MCX Philippines, it is well accepted by our local riders. A looker with the enough power to match every bike out in the market. The single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled, 5 speed engine with 196ml displacement makes every squeeze of the throttle exhilarating and fun. It has both electric and kick starter for convinient road usage and trail riding with heavy rains and mudded terrains engine start up performance. Suspension is superb due to is front inverted hydraulic forks and single rear Hydraulic shocks that can handle any rough road and terrain conditions with comfort and ease.

Braking on this bike is great and will give rider confidence for its front and rear dual piston caliper discs brakes will put you on a stop safely. There are choices for knobby tyres or motards that depends on your taste. Seat height is 910mm or 35 inches inseam that can fit most Asian Riders at 5’8 up with both feet on the ground and tip toes under 5’6 tall. But this bike is a breeze to hop onto on motard tyres.

The MCX Renegade 250 really is one of the best bike in the market today in the country that is also affordable and fun to ride.

Renegade 250

“MCX’s Pride in bringing out the real man to every user of this bike. MCX has incorporated unique and

exceptional features to this bike making a real value for the money.”


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The Helmet is the only thing hiding our faces from the viewing public sa tuwing tayo ay nakasakay sa ating mga motor. Iba talaga ang karisma ng isang rider na naka full gear sa kalye because most people tend to get a glimpse of us everytime we are on a stop waiting for go.

People inside jeepneys and other public utility transport always affix their sight on us, na para bang nagiisip ko gwapo/maganda ba ang naka motor na ito? Kaya mas better talaga na hindi ko nalang tanggalin ang helmet ko! Hehehe… Vain lang...

Then again, I still stand by my belief that almost all Riders are good looking pero sadyang kailangan lang talaga magsuot ng helmet, kaya panggap-panggap lang muna maging isa sa mga pogi hehehe.

But there is one person we know na talaga gwapo mapanaka-helmet man o wala… siya po ay ang aming kaibigan na si Mark Chuidan.

Mark is Spyder Philippines’ Marketing Manager and he really is what we call a complete package. He is very smart especially once you get to talk to him, and he is also a serious and fun person.

“A total balance of boy and man.”

MarkChuidian

I bet we all agree that lahat tayong mga Bikers ay “Gwapo at

Maganda!” may aangal?!

By: Joel I. Joya



Biker Dude Mark Chuidian

Interview:

MNM: How long have you been a rider?Mark: Since 1996 almost 20 years

MNM: Where are you working?Mark: Ngayon nagwo-work ako sa Spyder, yun yung brand na nagpro-provide for motorcycle riders and athletes ng cycling apparels helmets, shades eyewear and then motorcycle helmets, gears, jackets, gloves and all.

MNM: Can you balance work and ride?Mark: Of course, actually diko lang siya naba-balance, nagagamit ko pa yung riding ko sa work, because since Marketing Manager ako ng Spyder handling the motorcycle line ng products namin I get to ride a lot doing my work so diko na kailangan balansihen, basically because there is a lot of opportunity to ride because of my work.

MNM: What do you use often going to work, motorcycle or car?Mark: Oh definitely my motorcycle. Kahit anung mangyari kahit umuulan pa I probably still choose my motorcycle.

MNM: On your perspective, what are the advantages of motorcycles over cars?Mark: Marami, pero ahhh… kahit sinu naman tanungin mo diyan the most common would be gasoline mas tipid at masnakaka-weave through traffic and time siguro kasi yung can go through traffic so mas less yung time sa traffic traveling. Pero for me personally, ang the biggest advantage in riding a motorcycle on a daily basis especially when we are talking about home to work, the biggest advantage is really the fun, parang hindi ka stuck in traffic and going to the notion of your going to have to go to work and you count 30 minutes to hours traveling to work. Eto yung 3 minutes to hours of traveling from home to work and back to your home is actually fun kasi you get to ride, you know its something na ako gustung-gusto ko gawin, even if it’s city even if its traffic its still fun, so for me that’s the biggest advantage of a motorcycle.

MNM: Are you a member of any motorcycle club?Mark: Dalawa actually, yung isa for the longest time is Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry and it’s basically a club group that ah yung focus naming is to bring the word of God to riders and bikers. The second one which is tinayo naming through the company is called “tour team spyder” and that naman is focused on

touring. If you’re familiar with Motorally, Manila Matnog Manila, Ironman, and any other touring activity here in the Philippines nayun yung purpose ng group to basically just travel and tours that represents the company in this events basically, so yun yung isang group namin.

MNM: How many bikes do you have?Mark: I have two, this one (CF Moto 650cc) this is a sports touring it is basically built for high speed, highways, and may baggage siya sa likod na built in so, it’s really meant for long rides na camping and staying overnight and stuff like that. The other bike is an MCX 250cc Renegade which is a motard naman siya and that really is for fun as in very torque and lots of power and no back aches what so ever, just fun lang talaga. Matangkad siya so nilusong ko nayan sa baha lagpas tuhod yung tubig so you can imagine how much fun it is.

MNM: You always go on long rides?Mark: Always! Siguro once a month I get out of Metro Manila either for work or for personal stuff so, I have to… sumasakit ang ulo ko after one week pag hindi ako nagri-ride ng mahaba and it’s a need for me.

MNM: What are the extremes you’ve done in motorcycling?Mark: I would say the most extreme was going to ahh… hindi pa lumalabas yung Manila Matnog Manila nun which is para lang ma-compare… the Manila Matnog Manila Challenge is you have to go from Manila all the way to Matnog which is dulo ng Bicol back to Manila within 24 hours, hindi pa siya ginagawa nun ay I went to Bicol pretty much one weekend overnight magisa, walang kasama pero may backride ako nun and we went to Bicol we left Friday night and arrived in Bicol at lunch time ng sabado, we did our thing there meron kaming mga activity na ginawa. Tulog kami ng mga 7 pm at pagdating ng 3 am ng Sunday ng morning back to Manila then pasok uli ng Monday, so pretty much yun na yung first long touring challenge ko and that is the most extreme kasi walang pahinga walang tulog and we had some activities to do there. And it got me actually started in joining ironman and Manila Matnog Manila and all of that, for its so hard but its so much fun.

MNM: Do you have any accidents before?Mark: Meron, ahmmm… I made a mistake once in hitting a corner, this was along Marilque papuntang Quezon basically. Downhill siya and then habang pababa at pakanan… tapos yung downhill nayun kumukulubot na yung asphalt kasi yung time na yun nagriripple yung asphalt

and I was hitting real hard and nagju-jump na yung bike habang nagbre-brake ako, eksakto naman may passenger jeep na paakyat… I ended up infront of the jeep at naglock yung bike sa bumper and lumipad ako over the hood and landed in the other side of the street, pero safe naman at okay naman ako and all I have to show for it is may sugat sa tuhod tapos ahh may kunting dugo here and there pero okay naman.

MNM: So what is your dream bike?Mark: Pwede bang bikes? Wala kasi akong kilalang rider na isa lang ang dream bike. Okay, uhmm…. Harley Davidson Sportster 883 not the fuel injected one but the carborator so old bike… pangalawa would be either the Kawasaki Versys 650 or Suzuki DRZ400 either of the 2 but preference ko yung DRZ para mas fun.

MNM: Do you have any other hobbies aside from motorcycling?Mark: My other hobbies involve motorcycling for you’ll see me at home probably in the garage nagti-tinker lang ako sa motor ko trying to see how I can make it a little more reliable, a little more faster, tightening this, adjusting that so that’s it. On the extreme case mahuhuli mo ko ng one weekend totally nakadismatle yung bike and sigurado yun its either pine-paint ko siya or mino-modify ko siya to something else, and that’s my hobby.

MNM: Any message to all the Siklowistas out there?Mark: “Ah, simple lang…keep riding, kahit anung mangyari sumemplang ka man, mahirapan ka man and no matter how hard life is… keep riding!” M


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Most motorcycles are ridden on the roads that are paved; smooth, and rubber tire hugging friendly asphalts. Rides going to far away places belongs to bike touring enthusiasts that zooms through the man made roads going to… “Man made” places. But, the most thrilling class of motorcycles is that of being able to roll through man made structures and to places made by nature herself.

The dual sports motorcycles are perfect for riders who live in both worlds. To the city/provincial roads; and the off-road paths of the beaches/mountains. This is what makes a dual sports bike special; the ability to roll through any path possible whether wet or dry. The love for ride is so intense that you find every twist of the throttle exciting may it be on a weekday or weekend.

The strong chassis of the dual sport bike can handle almost all types of terrain and the torque powerful engine is just right for every obstacle laden path you roll into. The engine is design to go through river crossings or the flooded streets of the city with ease. Thanks also to its high riding stance that you can see up high to watch out for the obstacle ahead of

Do you love the rain? How about nature and its greenery? How about the rich soils and sands of earth as it records every footprint you leave as you walk by?

The feeling of life every time you encounter nature surely nourishes your soul and how best it felt if you experience it on a motorcycle.

you. The long suspension travel makes every ride comfortable and the narrow body makes it easy to control while traversing difficult paths and uneven dilapidated roads. This bike is perfect for the Philippine roads.

There are wide arrays of tires to choose from for a dual sport bike; the road tires can be used on your dual sport bike, by transforming it into a motard bike; which can still be very effective in any road condition. It will also be road worthy in case you would want to go sporty on turns and bankings. The knobby tires have different grading for motard bikes, you will see 30% to 100% off road worthiness. Though the higher percentage of off-road usage tires will be very difficult on the street for it may loose grip especially on turns and wet roads.

Whatever reason we have in riding motorcycles, there will always be one common denominator and that is “Freedom.”

We have featured here dual sports motorcycles that we think are worthy for your hard earned cash. We would like to help you out by giving you some brief reviews about these motorcycles.

By: Joel I. Joya

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HOnDACRF250LHOnDACRF250L

Dual Sports bike domination belongs to Honda for many riders prefer the brand for on-road and off-road use. Honda says, the new CRF250L under the slogan “New On & Off Gear, your right buddy on the road to make ‘On’ (daily life) more convenient and ‘Off’ (weekends) more enjoyable,” by pursuing total balance and driving stability to the utmost, created a vehicle that enables a broad spectrum of users from beginners to experienced riders to enjoy the sheer fun of handling the machine.

If it’s a Honda, then it’s fun and reliable!

The single cylinder DOHC, 4-stroke, 6-speed, 250cc liquid cooled engine is known for being sporty and eco-friendly. It also packs 16 horsepower and very able to handle fast accelerations and high top end speeds. The power in the rev range is enough for off-road conditions making it an all around motorcycle for work and fun. The chassis has a strong steel

frame designed for rough pavement or off-road trails. Top end speed is around 138kph but can go even more.

The fuel tank capacity is 7.7 liters and because of its PGM-FI (Fuel injected) engine, it helps reduce emissions and enhance performance and fuel economy. Honda recommends unleaded gasoline on the CRF250L. The fuel consumption is around 32-35 kilometers per liter, which is great for a 250cc motorcycle.

The digital instrumentation is integrated with the headlight visor to give all the information you need. It is visible even at bright sunlight and dark nights. The instrument clusters are all in the thumbs reach and easy to operate. The head light (AHO-Automatic Headlight On) is bright giving safe night time rides and the tail light also

Its overall design layout speaks volume

Great for on and off road and comfortable in both worlds.



“The bike is light and narrow that is very suitable in traffic for its easy

handling and maneuverability.”

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gives out the red light illumination needed for safer visibility on the road. This is quite a great bike to use on 24 hours endurance rides that local organizers stage here in the country.

Braking is safe due to the front and rear Hydraulic ventilated disc that powers you to a stop in any road condition. The tires grip well on-road and much even better off-road with its knobby tires at 3.00-21 51P (front) and 120/80-18M/C 62P (rear). Its Pro-Link suspension helps enhance handling and smooth ride and the front telescopic forks has long play travel that can easily go through rough roads obstacle both city and out of town conditions. No path holes can stop the CRF250L from rolling down the street and not even the unending road repairs can hinder it from passing by, thanks to its comfortable motocross-style seats and riding position that is great for any road condition. The bike is light and narrow that is very suitable in traffic for its easy handling and maneuverability. It’s quite a tall motorcycle for the average height Asian but can be easily operated if you are 5’7 feet/inches tall.

Honda motorcycles really are fun and reliable bikes that can last a lifetime, so consider getting the new CRF250L from Honda Siklowista and find out for your self!

Headlight design is top notch and provides bright light on night rides.

The Narrow but comfortable body gives more rider control and

balance.

The 250cc engine will literally live forever.

Front disc brakes will safely put you on a stop

Rear Disc brakes is really great especially on trail roads

The digital speedometer is very effective even in bright day time and night time rides.

The functional tail light is well designed with the bike’s contour.

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“New On & Off Gear, your right buddy on the road to make ‘On’ (daily life) more convenient and

‘Off’ (weekends) more enjoyable,”


Built for any kind of road condition that also is very comfortable to ride.

Quality and craftmanship at its best!

HOnDAHOnDAXR125LXR125L

A Honda is Honda, quality and craftsmanship at its finest. This motorcycle brand don’t need introduction for it is world class and very reliable. The brand has got many dual sport motorcycles in production and the Honda XR125L is what they offer for entry-level off-roading. It may not be at par as those real off road motorcycles but it serves its purpose well and can be counted upon in use on rough roads of the city and the off road paths of the provinces. It is also a great commuter bike for everyday usage and it looks handsome too.

The XR125L have a tall riding position giving the rider a good view of the obstacles far front. It is great in city riding and though tall in stance can be ridden well by average Asian height at 5feet 4inches up. It’s light and narrow and very easy and comfortable to ride making every experience fun and exhilarating. The suspensions are perfect in Philippine road conditions even with a pillion passenger in tow. Cruising speed is steady at around 70-80kph and braking is good.

It is a narrow bike that is easy to maneuver around traffic and very light on soft trails. You can have, your girlfriend, wife or

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A great affordable dual sport bike. The bike can handle almost any terrain



friends, as passenger with no power problems and it’s so economical. The 125cc, single cylinder engine with 5-speed tranny is enough for the daily grind.

The 12 liters tank capacity is economical for daily use for it is very fuel-efficient. Recommended fuel is unleaded and this bike ensures low emission with Euro-2 Compliant engine.

The dashboard has a speedometer and light indicators that are very functional in all types of lighting condition. All instrument clusters and switches are easy to operate making every riding experience safe and fun.

Headlight is equipped with AHO (Automatic Headlight On) for more road visibility and safety. The taillights are very visible even in bright day giving you more presence on the road. Braking is good because of the reliable front disc brakes and powerful rear brakes, which will give you all the confidence and security in stopping to a halt.

“The 125cc, single cylinder engine with 5-speed tranny is enough for

the daily grind.”


Functional analog meters.

Dependable Disc Brakes

Exhaust ergonomically placed for flooded paths

A very economical engine that lets out the adrenalin inside you.

A carrier rack for your stuff and a carrier box

Tall stance that provides great suspensions

Strong Head light that guides you in the dark nights.

The semi-knobby 90/90-19 (front) and 110/90-17 (rear tires) are road worthy and can give you worry-free turns on both on-road and off-road conditions. The practical and useful multi-functional grill let’s you carry everything you need; putting the ever-reliable top box on it is well recommended.

The Honda XR125L is what we need in our road that is of quality and durability, promising a fun and economical way of riding to our destinations with confidence and style. The asphalt roads and the off-roads paths of nature is where this bike belongs to, so come on and start riding this wonderful Honda motorcycle Siklowistas!

“The suspensions are perfect in Philippine road conditions even with a pillion passenger in tow.“

“The Honda XR125L is what we need in our road that is of quality and durability,

promising a fun and economical way of riding to our destinations with

confidence and style. “

Featured MotorcycleA very nimble and quick motorcycle

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HOnDAXRM125HOnDAXRM125

What can we say about the most reliable motorcycle (Honda XRM) here in the Philippines? We say “Legendary!” for it is tested through time and it showed how tough and reliable it is. The Honda quality is testament to the XRM line of products for it not only gives rider satisfaction, it also gives great built craftsmanship.

The new Honda XRM125 Dual Sport is another proud product of Honda, giving us riders the motorcycle we all deserve for our hard earned cash. It is the ultimate On & Off underbone bike to ride; experience unbeaten performance on every road with the country’s number 1 motorcycle. Perfect for everyday riding whatever needs you will use it for and the fun will always be present in every twist of the throttle.

The 4-stroke, OHC Air cooled, single cylinder 125cc engine has a 4-speed constant mesh transmission that lets out 6.9 horsepower. Acceleration is good for everyday traffic and the weekend off-road grind. This underbone dual sport motorcycle can top at 120kph, which is sufficient for high way speeds. The fuel tank capacity is 3.8 liters and can get you 50-60 kilometers per liter making this bike economical and reliable. Imagine traveling a long long way with just a tank full of gas, very friendly in the pockets right?


The speedometer console never gets old

A much more aggressive head light design



The dash analog instrumentations have light indicators for gears and neutral making it functional for worry-free riding. The instrument clusters are placed within thumbs reach that makes every operation flawless. The CRF-Designed headlight projects a sharp light image that stands out from the rest and the tail lights are visible at night time giving that red glow more meaning in safety. Front hydraulic ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes gives confident stopping power that makes you feel secure and safe. The tires are both on-road and off-road worthy promising a fun and exhilarating ride in any road condition.

Suspensions are crisp thanks to its front telescopic forks that have long travel, helps give a comfortable ride even on bumpy uneven roads and off-road paths. The dual rear shocks give you soft comfortable ride even with a pillion passenger. Agile in any road environment especially through traffic gap maneuvering for it’s very light and fast. The CRF-Designed fender complements

“Perfect for everyday riding whatever needs you will use it for and the fun will always be

present in every twist of the throttle.”

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Rear Disc brakes for this model

The ever reliable front disc brakes

XRM’s 125 engine is tough and reiable

Extra storage underneath the seat


the headlights and completes the CRF look. The striking body stickers are colour-matched showing-off handsome power and sporty styling. The black-painted engine cover is specially designed to give clean, subdued appearance and the knuckle guard gives your hands the needed protection against road debris.

The Honda XRM125 Dual Sport is perfect for the Asian riders for it is light and easy to hop onto making it fit to all types of riders. The power is enough for city travel and the long roads will always be fun in every ride. Economical, reliable, and the best standard of quality is what the XRM125 is, and it is also affordable!

Visit your Honda dealers now Siklowistas, for this bike belongs to our garage for it will stick with us for the longest of time!

“The Honda XRM125 Dual Sport is perfect for the

Asian riders for it is light and easy to hop onto

making it fit to all types of riders.”


New tail light design that is sporty and functional Eco-friendly exhaust

Comfortable ride stanceCool black magwheels

Dual Sports design layout

New fender design

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YAMAHA XTZ125The Yamaha dual sports entry-level motorcycle is here and proud to be part of the Philippine roads. The brand speaks for itself for reliability is promised in all their motorcycles. According to Yamaha “Every millimeter revs your life; from the 260mm of ground clearance, to the 180mm stroke front suspension. But it’s more than just measurements that set the bike apart. It’s integrity. Our tires perform better because they’re bigger than the competition’s. And we use the YBR125 engine with internal balancer for low vibration and noise. All these, and more, make the Yamaha XTZ125 a true dual-purpose bike, good for riding on cement, or off the road. Come and hear your heart beat, every millimeter of the ride”.

Sounds interesting to hear Yamaha’s promotional offering about the new XTZ125, we all know that this bike is dependable especially that the engine comes straight from their reliable YBR125 model. Not only does the specs look good but also the looks on this baby. Yamaha is known for their handsome styling and great engine technology that is well accepted internationally giving pride of ownership to riders who own their brand.

“Yamaha is known for their handsome styling and great

engine technology that is well accepted internationally giving

pride of ownership to riders who own their brand.”

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Premium instrument Clusters & Speedo

Sharp and aggressive head light

125cc engine from the YBR125 G model

A handsome package with an affordable priceTail and turn lights are built to performPowerful front Disc Brakes



Yamaha says, “The off-roads are your roads” when you’re on the XTZ 125. Its 100% full high-tensile steel frame is stronger and lighter than the competition’s. The 125cc, 5-speed engine has Yamaha’s proprietary internal balancer technology that manages reciprocating inertial force that reduce s the engine noise and vibration giving it a more comfortable ride. Power is at 12.5 horsepower, which is more than enough for any road condition.

The tank capacity is 11 liters and can take you around 35 kilometers per liter making this bike very economical. The bike’s meter panel is very stylish and provides clear readings both day and night; it includes turn signal and hi-beam indicators and neutral lamp. The instrument controls are ergonomically placed for ease of operation.

Head light provides good visibility with bright white light system (35/35 watt halogen bulb) and is encased in a very stylish head light cover. The taillight and signal lights provide good visibility for night rides and handsome

compared to the competition. Braking is good at any road condition thanks to its front disc brakes and powerful rear brakes making the tires grip the roads well and put you on a safe stop.

The tires are optimized for off-road conditions; the bike features a front tire (80/90-21) larger than the rear (110/80-18), which is great for on road and off-road use. The suspension system includes durable front fork, featuring 35mm inner tube with rubber boot cover, well suited for off-road travel. The seat features a slim, thick cushion allowing dual-purpose travel. The bike can tackle the bumps and dilapidated roads with ease and comfort giving the rider great control over any given condition. It is made with attractive designs and exciting graphics, making the bike look specifically engineered for off-road travel. It also has convenient carrier bracket to ensure your cargo that lets you focus on the road. A top box can be directly screwed on to this carrier bracket for more cargo space.

The bike is so agile and very maneuverable to control giving the rider the much-needed confidence in turns in traffic situations. The torque smooth engine makes it ideal in city riding as well and the top end speed of 100kph ensures long travel worthiness.

The Yamaha XTZ125 motorcycle best fit you Siklowistas, so come on and join the fun both on-road and off-road.

“It is made with attractive designs and exciting graphics,

making the bike look specifically engineered for off-

road travel.”


Great for the week end fun rides out doors

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MCXRenegade 250MCXRenegade 250

The MCX Renegade 250 is one of the most affordable enduro bikes we’ll see in our shores. It came from China and distributed by MCX Philippines, it is well accepted by our local riders. A looker with the enough power to match every bike out in the market. The single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled, 5 speed engine with 196ml displacement makes every squeeze of the throttle exhilarating and fun. It has both electric and kick starter for convinient road usage and trail riding with heavy rains and mudded terrains engine start up performance. Suspension is superb due to is front inverted hydraulic forks and single rear Hydraulic shocks that can handle any rough road and terrain conditions with comfort and ease.

Braking on this bike is great and will give rider confidence for its front and rear dual piston caliper discs brakes will put you on a stop safely. There are choices for knobby tyres or motards that depends on your taste. Seat height is 910mm or 35 inches inseam that can fit most Asian Riders at 5’8 up with both feet on the ground and tip toes under 5’6 tall. But this bike is a breeze to hop onto on motard tyres.

The MCX Renegade 250 really is one of the best bike in the market today in the country that is also affordable and fun to ride.

“A looker with the enough power to match every bike out in the

market.”

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Digital Speedometer rocks!

A powerful engine at 250cc

Head lamp provides bright Light

Original Motard set up Strong presence on and off roads

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A certified off road motorcycle

It can handle any terrain with ease

Build body quality is superb and handles high flying stunts

Very strong front and rear disc brakes that is well suited for any road condition


Zongshen Moto R155Zongshen Moto R155Dual Sports bike sure is hot in the market today because of the ride purpose ‘on’ or ‘off’ road. Some riders prefer more fun on asphalt than off road, but never stray away from some weekend off-road fun with the guys. The Motard class of motorcycles is best for riders who want to be sporty on their dual sports bike on both on-road and off-road riding. The knobby tires are replaced with road tires that are wide and slick to best grip the road on turns and banks giving it a sporty ride handling on road. The road tires shorten the height of the bike making the rider more close to the asphalt, but the dual sport comfortable suspension is still present to the feel.

Though built for on-road sportiness due to the wide tires, the motard class is also equipped to handle off-road soft trails because of the body chassis of the bike. The long suspension travel will still be off-road worthy though the tire grips may slide on difficult off-road condition because of the absence of knobby tires. But hey! It still is reliable in any road condition as long as we won’t be going up and down that mountain right? It still can take you river or stream crossing with less trouble compared to the conventional road bikes. The motard bikes are also perfect for bumpy, dilapidated roads of metro manila and the comfortable riding stance makes it great for everyday use.

MotorStar Philippines offers one of the best Motard motorcycles in the market with its

Moto R155. This motard bike is fun to ride and it was

also used in the recent 24 Hours Endurance Ride (Manila-Matnog-Manila) where it ran for almost 24 hours in 1,200 kilometers. With

that said, this

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Powerful rear disc brake

Wide tires for more road grip

As well as the front disc brake

sure is one bike you can rely on!

The single cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled 149.5cc engine with electric and kick-starter has a 5-speed tranny and can go 120kph top. The manual, wet & multiple clutches make it ideal for heavy-duty operation. It is well and tested to go on-road and off-road long distance travel. Fuel consumption is at 1.8 liters / 100 kilometer making it very economical in daily ride. The 6.5 liters tank capacity is enough for long touring because of its fuel efficiency. The speedometer console has neutral and high beam indicators as well as a fuel gauge. Instrument clusters have ease of operation for a more focused ride.

The headlight is up to date in design and very bright in night rides making this bike suitable in any road environment. The taillight is mounted high, which makes it more visible to all motorist giving you a safer ride and the over-all bike design is top notched. The front and rear disc brakes, provides more secured stopping power and we love how functional it is even on rainy days with flooded streets.

The tires are wide and intimidating giving you the utmost respect from the other motorist around you. The Spoke wheel rims have 100/80-17/22kPa (front tire) and 130/90-15/250kPa (rear tire), which easily grips the road even on lean turns and ample enough on off-road travel. The comfortable ride-feel is felt and present thanks to its motocross riding position and dual sport suspension play. The long front forks, absorbs the rough roads well and the soft motocross seat soften the impact mainly due to its reliable mono shock. It is not as tall as other dual sports motorcycles, which make it easy to handle especially for short riders. The narrow body and light handling makes it appropriate for city traffic and soft trail riding. Mount a top box on this baby and you’re set to go on tours away from metro manila to the beautiful sceneries of the provinces.

The MotorStar Zongshen Moto R155 is a proud Chinese product that we Filipinos love and accepted. Own a great bike that is reliable without emptying your pockets Siklowistas!

“This motard bike is fun to ride and it was also used in the recent

24 Hours Endurance Ride (Manila-Matnog-Manila) where it ran for almost 24 hours in 1,200

kilometers.”


250cc engine that gives enough power for everyday grind Sporty tail lights

Dual Sports look and feel

Comfortable ride stance

Ergonomically placed instrument clusters

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Joy Mae Ortiz here, ‘Joy’ for short, 31,part time model and a mother of 3 lovely kiddos. I started riding motorcycles when I was 22, self-taught.. (am already a mom!) My first ride was a classic Yamaha RS 100, a two stroke motorcycle for tricycles. From then, I learned to manage the ride and enjoy the fresh air that brushes through my hair during the ride. Not content with the 90KPH maximum speed of the ride, after a week i bought a much better and faster ride, the popular RAIDER 150. I maintained to keep that ride for almost 7 years. I changed rides from a Suzuki Raider to a Yamaha R15 last year… and it was a good match to my riding style, handling and need for speed.

I have been riding my Yamaha YZF-R15 for a year now , it is very easy to handle, very stable that in fact I can do some few stunts (please find herewith photos attached) I have also driven CBR 150, KTM Duke 200/399, Kawasaki Ninja 650, CRF 250 ,forgot the rest on the road the fuel injected engine is well fuelled in all settings, it’s both smooth and responsive.

It copes well in traffic log-jams and then unleashes mega performance as soon as the road opens up. Great acceleration!! The clutch-action is nice! The suspension soaks up all but the roughest road surfaces well and the handling is excellent, combining straight line stability responsive turn in and the ability to hold a precise line in fast cornering.

Ridden at 120kph to 130kph I would say a R15 is quite economical, giving it over 540km from its 12-litre tank

with 1.9-litre fuel reserve. So far my top speed with my R15 is 146kph hoping for more but I guess I have to upgrade my bike from R15 to my dream bike R6 For now, I’m loving my R15.

“I learned to manage the ride and enjoy the fresh air that brushes through my hair during the ride.”

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Featured BikerBiker Babe Joy Mae Ortiz

“The luxurious but at the same time high adrenalin

ride feel is so hard to resist, which makes us daydream

of riding one on a nice paved long road.”

Ducati Hyperstrada

The Ducati motorcycles are amongst the sought after dream bikes many riders would die for. The luxurious but at the same time high adrenalin ride feel is so hard to resist, which makes us daydream of riding one on a nice paved long road. But enough of the dreaming and let’s get back to reality, the best way to get yourself this red branded machine is to work hard for it and earn the much needed dough to buy one.

If you did manage to salvage enough money to get this premium bike (which we are proud to say is now available through bank financing terms) then let us help you out for a bike review featuring the 2014 Ducati Hyperstrada!

I know, not everyone is into dual sports motorcycles, but dudes, this bike will surely make you think twice!

Now, for our review:

Motorcycle Type/Classification – Dual Sports and touring bike, very much like the DUCATI Adventure bike “Multistrada” but in a much lighter package and shorter stance. It is also what they call as a crossover between a

Motard and a Touring bike. This bike is for the big boys who love to go anywhere, anytime, and anyhow. The long road twisties of the out of town roads to the very busy traffic laden streets of the metro, you can count on the fun and ease of use this bike offers. It practically is a complete motorcycle for every riding condition with 31 inch inseam that average height Asians can hop on to.

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By: Joel I. Joya

We all are dreaming to have the best motorcycles money can buy and that it sure will feel like heaven the moment you have one under your crotch. The looks, the speed, and the technology all rolled into one machine that you can ride with of course the attention of everyone you pass by.


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Engine – Testastretta 11, L-twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder with 821cc with 110 horsepower with 6 speed tranny. This baby can literally take you on a rocket ride! Long rides are of ease due to its liquid cooled engine that ensures a cool engine at high rev riding operation. It is a torque bike with power all over the ranges. It has 3 riding modes, which are the Touring, Sport, and Urban modes. It has a full ride by wire system and electronic fuel injection.

Fuel Economy – The fuel capacity of this Hyperstrada is at 4.2 gallons (16 liters) and gets around 20 km/liter. The fuel consumption also varies depending on the riding mode you have selected. This bike surely will take you places without stressing your pockets and is a recommended endurance ride motorcycle.

The bikes speedometer is all digital and instantly shouts top of the line quality and up to date styling. It is also very visible even on bright sunny days. The instrument clusters are all easy to operate because of its great ergonomics.

Headlight/Tail light – The night time rides sure is safe for the bright headlight illumination can turn those dark streets into day (medyo OA but it surely has superb lights). The critters of the night will all go gaga due to the sudden brightness as you pass by. The sequential LED tail lights sure will give that red glow visible to other motorists especially as you hit on those brakes. Both the head and tail lights are of great craftsmanship design that spells Ducati all over.

Braking – With a very powerful engine that can get you into face deforming speeds at 250 kph, the much needed stop is an outmost importance. The front double brembo disc brakes and single rear disc brakes coupled with an ABS system will give you the much needed ride confidence stretching your limits of speed and fun thrilling ride. Emergency braking will be safer than ever.

Tires – Front tires has a 120/70/17 and a 180/55/17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail that grips well on the road giving you a fun and exciting banking speed turn action. The wet roads will not be a problem for the Pirelli tires are very reliable.

Suspension / Comfort / Handling – The rear suspension is a Sachs monoshock that is adjustable in remote hydraulic braking which allows rear wheel travel of 150mm. The die-cast aluminium single sided swingarm has excellent control of the rear axle which helps the sporty ride character of the motorcycle.

The wide and comfortable touring seats and raised handle bars improves rider comfort and positioning for long distance riding even with a pillion passenger. So the long provincial roads will be quite a fascinating ride adventure without stressful situations.

The riding modes Touring, Sport, and Urban surely give you the best handling in every set you choose. never worry about the sharp turns and traffic congestions for the bike is agile and nimble enough to use everyday.

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Bikes features – With 3 riding modes and electronically adjusted suspensions, the Hyperstrada also offer two semi-rigid side bags that are light and stylish. The side bags have a capacity of 50 liters and can be removed or detached with ease making it practically convenient. It also comes with a center stand that is a much great addition for a general purpose.

The 2014 Ducati Hyperstrada sure is a great motorcycle that caters to all riding aspects. The needed savings to buy this wonderful bike will surely be worth it. Start now on earning those bucks and get a chance to ride this baby medyo tiis-tiis muna sa diet para makaipon Siklowista! Hehehe… taya-taya po sa lotto kapag may time at anung malay mo baka ikaw na ang bagong owner ng Ducati Hyperstrada!

“I know, not everyone is into dual sports motorcycles, but

dudes, this bike will surely make you think twice!”

“I know, not everyone is into dual sports motorcycles, but

dudes, this bike will surely make you think twice!”

Big fat tires grips the road well

Superb handling ready for the city streets

GLENN BELLIDORider & Owner

Equipped with saddle bags

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Cover GirlMNM: If you could be an animal, which one would you be?Fatz Seva: Probably a fox or a cat. Cats have this very unique manner of “not giving a Sh*t.” they can be very sweet and cold at the same time.

MNM: What do you do during your free time? Fatz Seva: Usual kind of free time? I paint, I draw, I workout or most of the time I just take a nap.

MNM: What kind of girl are you? (Sporty, Girly, etc.)Fatz Seva: I am a classic woman at heart, but I love rock and rugged fashion, either of the two. I love old things, old music, and old fashion.

MNM: Do you enjoy watching sports?Fatz Seva: Yes. I’m not a big fan of any sports but I enjoy watching basketball and boxing.

MNM: What is your idea of a “perfect date”?Fatz Seva: Perfect date? Hmm. Smells Nice, Funny, Looks Good, and Polite. Place? Beside a lake where we can go swimming, or just at home playing League of Legends, he can be my support or carry, that’s more romantic. Gamer Date? Thumbs up. (laughs)

MNM: What do you like about bikers?Fatz Seva: Stunts. Perfection! It’s really dangerous. How could you possibly manage to do a stunt with your bike running like hell? when you look at their videos, I’m like “okay, that was awesome.”

Our love for motorcycles are so strong that we think about it every moment of the day and even in our sleep. Women on the other hand is what we also consider as treasures. The beauty and grace is defined through the

curves and looks, as well as the powerful aura emitting from within... meet Fatz Seva our Cover Girl of this issue. A beauty that can make every man fall in surrender.

“I am very impulsive, probably that is one of my greatest

strength and weakness at the same time. I am the kind of

person that you can get along with instantly.”


Fatima Seva

MNM: Are you adventurous or dull?Fatz Seva: (laughs) Really? my classmates from elementary till college probably know how adventurous I was. Well, I am an Adventurous kid. I love biking, swimming, but I always sneak around just to play with my neighbors, swim to the nearest lake, haha. my grandmother is really strict but she is one of the sweetest person ever, she’ll be telling me “kuning! De mag para luwas ta madiskwidu ika! Ma tawan ika! Pisting kulit mung igin ika!” (kuning! Don’t you ever sneak out or the spirits will get mad at you! You are always pestering me, do you know that?” always, everyday, but growing up in province was really one of the greatest thing that ever happened in my life.

MNM: What is your personality like?Fatz Seva: I am very impulsive, probably that is one of my greatest strength and weakness at the same time. I am the kind of person that you can get along with instantly. TALKATIVE. I like to talk about things, especially about the stars and heaven, I am sort of a geeky person, I have an OCD . I can’t go to sleep without a pillow on my feet or a moisturizer on. (HAHA) If you are Nice to me, I’ll be the same way. No BS.

MNM: Do you believe that there is one person for everyone?Fatz Seva: Well I guess so, I got rejected before. (HAHA) I’m totally serious. But that doesn’t stop me from being happy, come on! If somebody just rejected you, left you, be thankful because you still have the chance to find and wait for the better one. I am not a perfect person, or good person either, mainly because I am a human. There is a person for everyone, If you look at yourself in the mirror and you see Her in your reflection, then that’s Her, Don’t you ever let her go.

MNM: Do you believe in love at first sight?Fatz Seva: (Puzzled) I don’t really know, I think before you could possibly love a person you have to know them well, Nobody did fell for somebody’s attitude at first encounter right? I mean, how could you possibly love a person at first sight when you don’t even know them at all? I think the right scenario or term for this would be “I saw her, I met her, I spent days talking with her and get to know her, I fell in love with her.” (Am I a Love Guru or what? LOL) There is no such thing as love without Effort, Time, and Understanding. M


Featured Shop

J2CAB MODIFIER

Got Bike?! If you do, customizing it according to one’s taste really is a treat for bikers.

What can you get from a bike that shouts all about your personality? Anu pa edi “Pride of ownership”. Some people who has limited budget opt to buy smaller displacement motorcycles and convert them to big looking sport bikes that satisfy their need for ride. Others just simply want to satisfy their needs for art. Whatever reason one have for customizing and modifying their ride they simply makes everything all about personality.

I have seen a lot of motorcycles transformed into works of art rolling the streets and garnering stares from everyone around. Perfect canvasses of the owner’s perception about themselves through their motorcycles. The aftermarket blings, performance parts, customized seats, modified bodies, and sport bike replicas bring about the feeling of euphoria only they can understand.

There are specialty shops that can convert the simple motorcycle into crotch rocket looking machines and J2Cab is one of them. Winning numerous customization titles in so many bike show competitions, J2Cab has a reputation as high as Mount Apo. Located in Cubao Quezon City, they have a garage full of motorcycles from clients who wants the best-looking bike on the street.

They offer affordable rates and packages that will surely keep you coming back for more customization. I really love Filipino ingenuity that surely is world class.

By: DIECAST

Richie Cabrera with Miles Tolentino

J2Cab Modifications got really good skilled people

Jaw dropping bike transformations Customization of body works and paint Yamaha SZ16: Before & After

A bike owner gives instructions for customization



Modification & Customization

This phrase comes from the legendary man, Richie Cabrera, who rocked the world of bike modification in our country. He started out ten years ago just having a different idea of what to do to motorcycles aside from engine modification. He came out doing external modifications of motorcycles from scooter to big bikes making your precious ride in style. With his passion and artistry he continously manage the store personally and doing what he think is best for your motorcycle.

J2Cab Modifier as the name suggests, came from his nephew’s name, “Jam-jam”, and their family name “Cabrera”. It was formally opened 28th of February, 2005 and started providing clients with highest quality service with affordable accessories and excellent craftsmanship. Air-brush painting, sticker graphics, motorcycle fabrication, and different conversion is what he offer to all riders. With a wide range of services, promotional and marketing events of motorcycle manufacturers is now on the drawing board for conceptualization.

What better way to treat your ride? Pay a visit J2Cab Modifier in New York corner Annapolis Street, Cubao, Quezon City and you will never go wrong. See you there Siklowistas!!!

“It is okay to modify your bike, as long as the safety feature is

still intact”.

Location: 43 New York Street corner Annapolis Street, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Quezon City, PhilippinesContact Info: 0910-3777711/ (02) 437-1363Email: [email protected]

Yamaha SZ16 ala “Ducati”

R6 inspired SZ16 This R6 inspired SZ16 really is a looker! Body work all built from the smallest detail

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OverdoseMotoproducts

Helmets perhaps ang number one prioritized safety gear needed in riding our motorcycles and that the other mentioned gears you can go without when riding your bikes wherever and whenever. But we highly recommend wearing all safety gears possible, for you will never know when an accident might happen and the worse thing is you not being prepared.

Safety gears are available almost everywhere like the malls, shops, online shopping, and even at the street gutters. Business boomed so drastically that many riders themselves entered in the industry of motorcycle gears and apparels. A much affordable way of getting yourselves the much needed motorcycle and rider needs. It not only offers diverse products for it also caters free delivery.

Every rider knows how much one must invest on safety. Dapat makarating sa pupuntahan ng maayos at makauwi din ng maayos. We need protective gears for our daily rides at ito ang helmet, gloves, knee/shin gaurds, and ride jackets (with padded material) malamang naman siguro nakasapatos din dapat kapag nagmommotor diba?

MNM: Can you tell us more about Overdose Motoproducts?Mark OD: It started when I first rode a bike way back in 2008 and then I couldn’t find an affordable and decent items for riding so I decided with my background in purchasing in manufacturing to make my own product line which my original group Xplorer Philippines started buying and then later on people from other groups started buying the products also. So slowly it grew into an actual shop.

MNM: How many years have you been operating in business?Mark OD: if we’re looking at from the very start in 2008 until now so that’s around 6 years pero we became an actual shop mga around 3 years.

MNM: What are the inspirations for building this business?Mark OD: well, I have a passion for riding motorcycles talaga, uhm... and I appreciate different types from scooters to underbones to 2 strokes, 4 strokes, bigbikes and cruisers.... because of that when I ride that’s the time na nakaka-isip ako ng bagong items to manufacture para mai-offer sa mga motorcycle riders

Interview:

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Mark “Overdose” De Vera (who is well known for his Motorcycle gears and bags) is one of those business minded hardcore riders who offers good quality and affordable products to riders who are budget conscious. His brand “Overdose” or “OD” which he carries as both his logo and rider name is now well recieved by riders like me.

His shop is located at Scout Chuatoco, Q.C. and he also offers product franchising in a much affordable rate with gauranteed return of investment success. You can find his products on sale online through Olx.com.ph, facebook fan page (overdose moto products), and with meet ups and delivery too.

Mark “Overdose”De Vera with Miles Tolentino

Array of safety gears are available in the store

Ride jackets, balaclava, and more... You won’t miss his shop in Quezon City



Safety Gears & Apparels

MNM: How many bikes do you own?Mark OD: As of now I have 2 scooters but before I use to have big bikes pero after yung accident ko 2 years ago medyo lay lo na muna ako sa pag ride ng big bikes.

MNM: What are the products available here at Overdose Motoproducts?Mark OD: Generally speaking, we have jackets, pants, different kinds of bags including moto boxes, accessories like the balaclavas or known as bonnets, gloves, shoes and even bike locks and some of that stuffs that you can’t even think na meron sa motor like things you put into your tires para hindi siya ma-flat. Mostly 50% of the products you see in the shop is from us exclusively and then the other products are from suppliers who ask us to distribute it for them.

MNM: Do you have other branches?Mark OD: Well, Quezon City is the main branch, and the others are more of distributors so basically we’ve openned ourselves to distributorship so people who are interested can set a meeting with me and I can discuss with them how they could make their passion also their business. As they say, if your hobby is your work then its not really work.

MNM: How about frachising, are you open to it?Mark OD: Yah, but not the very complicated sense of the franchise which has a lot of requirements and a lot of quotas, wala masyadong ganun... dito very simple and actually enjoyable for most of the distributors that I have. I think right now I have around 20 active distributors and 40 distributors all in all nationwide.

MNM: How do you promote your products?Mark OD: I started online via website forums for motorcycle riders and now of course the popular social media like facebook so I dedicate a lot of time actually in posting and showing people of all our products. The rest is by word of mouth because we don’t actually have products in malls and we don’t have commercials that we placed but through word of mouth somebody buys our products and they’re happy with it and contented... they then tell it to their friends.

“Overdose Motoproducts is value for your money. We are not the cheapest but we are not also expensive, so value

for your money means you are getting more than what you’ve

bargained for...“

MNM: What are the differences of your products compared to the branded ones?Mark OD: What we really offer here in Overdose Motoproducts is value for your money. We are not the cheapest but we are not also expensive, so value for your money means you are getting more than what you’ve bargained for... meaning, if you compare us to other brands of the same price definitely mas maganda yung offer namin, so you’re paying less yet you’re getting more and that’s the real essence of value for your money.

MNM: Do you have any message for all the Siklowistas out there?Mark OD: “Like I said, your passion or your hobby can be your source of income so if you’re interested in spreading more good products to other riders, hindi naman po tayo mapapahiya sa mga produkto na inooffer natin. Set a meeting with me and earn while enjoying your work.”

So Siklowistas, anu pa ang hinihintay niyo? Come visit Mark sa kanyang shop and also look for his products online. We promise you that all his products are of good quality and his service is top notched!

Go get yourselves that much needed ride gears for your safety and satisfaction!

Belt bags and other rider accessories are affordable

Ride jackets, shoes and pants of many

designs

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Ride Jacket & Pants Motorcycle Vests with Pads Customized Motorcycle Vests

Sling BagsBelt/Tank BagsBelt/Leg Bags

Pillion Bags Underbone Bags Tank/Pillion Bags


Safety Gears & Apparels

“You’ve got everything you need at Overdose

Motoproducts that will get you all suited up for

the ride.”

Padded Ride Jackets

Ride Jackets

RidePants

Vests with pockets

Helmet Bags Tactical motorcycle Vests


ROADRAGE!!!

Featured Articles

By: Kendrick Ross

Radio stations and music seems to lighten up your mood for a moment until another freakin rider zoom pass by the gaps and dislodges your side mirrors with only a wave of their hand for apology. I can’t blame drivers for blowing their tops in such tragic traffic situations.

I admit, I myself have road rage in me every time I hold onto a car steering wheel as compared to riding my bike. This maybe because when riding our bikes we escape the angry road conditions where car drivers are left trapped into. This exemplifies freedom when riding motorcycles, keeping us away from such road rage conditions and bringing us smiles as we see the traffic that we leave behind.

Unlike car drivers who tend to be selfish in traffic spaces, we riders politely give way to our fellow riders and offer a nod of thanks in every gesture.

We seem to lose human compassion when we find ourselves in traffic situations and we feel everyone on the roads are jerks, who should not have been given driver’s licenses. Loud horns show frustration and if they were bullets then a lot of dead bodies will be filling the streets. Middle fingers are perhaps the most used finger in traffic and that the index finger plays second for we tend to clean our noses and teeth while on a stand still. How difficult it is to be calm while driving our four wheels, but hey think of the bright side and that is keeping your mind busy by thinking of the places and stories you can share with your love ones when you get home.

Even the happiest people turns all red in temper when they find themselves in Metro Manila Traffic. The bumper to bumper madness and the endless motorcycles passing by inches from your car’s shiny paint make you swear inside your car. It doesn’t end there though, cause you’ll find yourself controlling your anger the moment jeepneys and buses starts turning the busy roads into parking lots.

Let go of the negative vibes and smile while driving your car or sing with the radio for it helps. But the best suggestion to get rid of road rage is to get your self a motorcycle and experience the fun even in bad traffic situations. Learn to ride and you’ll see the true meaning of life and that is freedom from anger and rage every time you twist that throttle.

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From Riders Perspectives

By: Reese Estorninos

Race sports have been there for ages and that it always awakens our competitive spirits every time we watch the F1 and MotoGP races on TV. The only race I think that doesn’t tickle my fancy are the horse races hehehe… Maybe gambling is not my interest after all.

The blood pumping excitement every time the red lights starts blinking and having to watch burn tire smoke left behind by those powerful race machines. It feels like being ahead of everyone makes you better than the rest and that being second is never an option. The question is, where can we find that same adrenalin feeling if we don’t have the resources to get our buts in or on road rockets we see in car and bike races on TV?

Why is it so addicting to be at speeds that make our adrenalin rush? Is this because the fear for our lives makes us feel more alive? Whatever our body says it surely is a

great feeling going fast like the flash.

Where? The busy roads of Metro Manila where else. I’m not promoting deadly undisciplined riding on the streets, I am just stating here the norms.

Nope, not all drivers or riders like to enter organized drag races or track competitions for it entails money just to play. We want something for free that guarantees the same level of adrenalin rush and fear factors. That exciting feeling you get, that you may not make it alive if you find yourself in human error situations.

That Green light says it all. We wait for the lights to turn green to force out instant races from this go to the next traffic light. Everyone in front seems to be on it as well as engines revs up in anticipation. Admit it this happens and is hard to resist. Even the delivery guys from food

chains join in the fray and the traffic enforcer seems to be like the flag guy.

Missing are the umbrella girls and the pit stops, the noisy crowd is present due to the busy commuters. The TV crew is all in the head and the commentators speaking inside the nutshell. The expensive champagne imagined spilled all over as you reach the next stoplight first. The hugs and cheers reserved inside your head. What a fun feeling it is but not to be encouraged.

Whatever feeling we get through these mini races we find on the streets, it surely makes every riding moment worthwhile… be careful though and don’t force it.

Keep safe don’t race on the streets even how irresistible it gets.

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Featured Articles Pinoy Riders Abroad

Pinoy L.A.in

Mr. Andrew Ferrer belongs to a group of Pinoys abroad who are into motorcycles and they play major roles in the formed clubs where they are. Andrew is a good friend of mine who migrated to the states (Los Angeles) when he was in his teens. He now has a good life like most Pinoys in L.A. and enjoys every bit of the “Land of opportunity” the states offers. Like most Pinoys here and abroad, “Barkadahan” and “Pakikisama” are present. Their barkada is into Sport Bikes and they love the long paved roads of the states.

No one can ever deny that Filipinos are all around the globe and making waves wherever they are. We can be pilots of the world’s largest commercial airlines, CEOs of large multinational companies, or well-known sport

athletes. Whatever we do in our own field of expertise we Pinoys will always be good at it.

Andrew Ferrer By: Joel I. Joya

As weekend riders, they roll on the streets with fast bikes that catch everyone’s attention. Their bikes are mostly superbikes that reel out power and style. The long road of the States sure is freedom for Riders especially on a sunny state of LA where you can ride in style under the sun.

We can only wish to have long paved roads to satify our road freedom like what the States can offer, and Pinoys there sure are lucky.

But then again, there’s no place like home.

Andrew with his Yamaha R6

Andrew’s loving wife with her R6

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Government’s TakeGovernment’s Take

A Brighter Milieu Behind Iron Gates

By: PSOI Robert A. Veneracion; Chief Operation Officer Bureau of Corrections

“Confinement is of no use without inculcation of knowledge and application of basic on-hand skills”. Inmates at MSC are given equal chance to become skilled workers through different activities and job opportunities so that they become an asset upon release rather than become a saddle to the society.”

The invasion of motorcycles on the road is not a far-fetched scenario. It’s common nowadays that illegal motorcycle riders are rampant and the seemingly alarming crime and accident cases involving motorcycle riders show that the motorcycle industry is definitely fast-paced. The motorcycle is becoming one of the largest forms of transportation in Asian countries, now soaring popularity worldwide because of its efficiency; but also mainly because it’seasy to use. With a fast growing market of varied stakeholders, neophytes, and enthusiasts in the field of racing, motorcycling is making itself a very lucrative business industry in the Philippines today.

There are around 200 million motorcycles in use worldwide or about 33 motorcycles per 1000 people as estimated. These include mopeds, motor scooters, motorized bicycles, and other powered two and three-wheelers. These are close numbers compared to around 590 million cars, or about 91 per 1000 people.A motorcycle (also called a motorbike, bike or cycle) is a single track, two wheeled vehicle for easy transportation. To name a few of its advantages: motorcycles are widely used because of its mobility and its fuel efficiency; affordable form of motorized transport; they utilize fewer resources compared to cars and other means of transportation; they are environment friendly; require less maintenance and are covered by warranties. Each design varies depending on its use such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising sport and racing on off-road conditions.

Big players in the motorcycle industry today are competing as to how the market would continue to proliferate despite the underlying disadvantage regarding its practicability and general safety concerns. However, motorcycle parts manufacturers still play a significant role in keeping the industry at its flame. These parts would include motorcycle chains, sprockets, brake shoes and other spare parts. These are essential in the construction and production of quality and reliable motorcycles and the important role of manufacturers are to take into consideration the important factors in choosing appropriate parts from different companies for the production process and the assembly line.

It would take considerable time and a series of carefully studied steps before a quality brand emerges and becomes ready for display in the showroom. On the other hand, the workers in the assembly line and quality checking area are responsible if the product is manufactured properly and credible to be use.

Various features and accessories maybe attached to a motorcycle either in the factory or after-market. These accessories are selected by the owner to enhance the motorcycle’s appearance, safety, performance or comfort and may include anything from mobile electronics to sidecars and trailers.

At this stage the inmates at Medium Security Compound (MSC) in New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa are now endowed with the skills to assemble and enhance motorcycle features. The workers are responsible in putting the


From the Government’s PerspectiveFrom the Government’s Perspective

motorcycle together and building the sub-assemblies like wiring harnesses and engines. However, it’s a wrong notion that only workers from these gigantic motorcycle companies like KAWASAKI and HONDA are the ones capable and skilled in the motorcycle assembly, what is not known to the open is the fact that inmates from MSC are also equipped with the same skills and are capable enough to handle services that the skilled Kawasaki or Honda mechanics have to offer.

MSC has 6,529 total inmate population. The Bureau is tasked to ensure the rehabilitation of inmates through its various livelihood programs maximizing the talents and skills of inmates and likewise ensuring that these programs are properly implemented and disseminated among them.

Rehabilitation can be implemented in various forms. It can be facilitated by improving the inmates’ academic and job skills. Through these programs, the inmates obtain basic skills that would be beneficial to them when they return to the mainstream of society.

As part of MSC’s auto-mechanics training, inmates had undergone training that enabled them to maximize their skills and on hand experiences in order to become workers of s operating industries like SAMSUNG and PILCO.

Another concrete example of the inmates showcasing their skills is in motorcycle assembly. Who would have thought that only motorcycle dealers have the capacity or authority to showcase such fabulous motorcycle, here at the MSC? The inmates are at par when it comes to the skills in putting the motorcycle together with the same look as the one displayed in the different company’s showroom across the country. All of these taken into consideration, I myself had my motorcycle CB 110 remodeled inside the camp. The outcome is as smooth as the one being displayed in elite showrooms.

Motorcycle companies could possibly go a run for their money should there be more equal opportunities for these inmates to showcase their talents. Though limited to the prison

“ The inmates are at par when it comes to the skills in putting

the motorcycle together with the same look as the one displayed

in the different company’s showroom across the country.”

“Motorcycle companies could possibly go a run for their

money should there be more equal opportunities for these

inmates to showcase their talents.”

perimeters, these inmates have showed their will to acquire new skills that could benefit them come the time they are released back to society.

This feat also proves that the transformation of the national offenders through this response is quietly attainable and a brighter milieu is not anymore an elusive dream for this fellow behind iron gates.

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Events

Stay away from bad habits and vices. Release your stress. Jive into music!

Held on August 16, 2014, Riders of all walks of life joined Valenzuela City’s “Concert for a Cause: Rockstar 2,” a benefit concert organized by various groups and organizations namely: Hardrive Camanava of Explorer Riders Club, Win Youth Club, BRX (Batang Rexposnable), the Philippine Motorcycles Owners Group, and the City Local Government of Valenzuela. The XRCP Club, Bull Riders Club, Leader Riders Club, and the Arangkada Alliance all jammed in the event which featured loads of acts including Papa Jack, Mocha Girls, TRIXX Band, H2O Band, XRCP Band, Hardrive Dancers and some local artists. Proceeds of the concert will directly go to the Bahay Kalinga of Valenzuela, a local NGO of Valenzuela City and XRCP Servio-Civic Fund.

Xplorer Riders Club Vice-President Titan Hawk really made sure of the event’s success

Riders made the event festive with the help of their bandmates

Arangkada Chairman Rod Cruz supporting

the event

The Rockstar 2 Concert was a success thanks to the support of Riders who attended and to the bands who played great music all night long

Bands played their music in front of their Rider buddies

Arangkada National President Oliver Licup made sure that all Riders enjoy the

fun of the eventHot female band singers also graced the Rockstar event

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Industry Events and Gatherings

“Never Stop Riding, Because I Didn’t”

The Maico Buncio Foundation Unity Ride

By: DieCast

The typhoon gave the preparations a slow start but Sunday’s best motorcycle experience was never shunned. With time trial on the line, the best motorcycle riders from Luzon to Mindanao made their way to the Carmona Racing Circuit for Maico Buncio’s Unity Ride held on September 21, 2014.

“Never stop riding!” – famous last words from the legendary motorcycling champion Maico Greg Buncio as he recounts his dream from putting the Philippines in the scene of international two-wheel racing. With this in mind, his foundation, the Maico Buncio Foundation, garners motorcycle riders as young as six year olds to learn professional riding skills on track. And as part of this dream, Buncio launched the six-part motorcycling events which featured the following categories: The 130 Rookie Championship; 130 Junior Automatic Rookie Championship; 115 Super stock Rookie Championship; 160 Automatic Novice and 160 Expert; 180 Expert; and the Open 4-stroke.

Expert riders from around the Philippines graced the classy categories and gave outstanding performances with their rides. McKinley Kyle Paz, Hajime Tadachi, and EJ

Sobretodo of Suzuki Raider J Fi Nov Beg Group and EJ Sobretodo, Gian Carlo Mauricio, and Lorenz Villanueva of Suzuki Nex115 Nov Beg Group has made the overall best time in its class to name a few.

Racers and supporters gathered during Sunday’s event with biker babes all around the Carmona Racing Circuit which made the event the hottest scene in motorcycling all due to the large participation of everyone. Honda, Kymco, Suzuki, and other leading motorcycle brands displayed their motorcycle models and gave exciting discounts and freebees.

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Events

By: Vandee

“HINDI NATIN KAILANGAN PUMASOK SA LARANGAN NG PULITIKA DAHIL ANG PULITIKA AY MAGULO,. TAYO, AAYUSIN NATIN ANG MGA SARILI NATIN,” – powerful words from the powerful man behind the Motorsiklo

Exclusibo who really hates politics at any aspect.

I’m talking about Edwin Go who made a remarkable speech in front of a number of participants at the Tagaytay International Convention Center held on August 24, 2014. We were invited by the “Motorsiklo Exclusibo” staff to cover the event. Check our website to see the photos and videos.

Early Sunday morning and most of the riders around the metro is into group rides, racing against sunrise to witness the event.. Honda Philippines displayed their dirt bike models and bannered their “Barkada Tambayan” booth. On the other side of the ring came

MotoActive who showcased their motorcycle accessories such as Kovix Innovative Security System and helmets Maico Buncio Foundation (MBF) who supports young riders’ dreams offered memorabilia of our legendary rider while Shell Philippines boasted their top Shell Advance.

Overdose motor products offered discounted prices exclusively for event attendees and other participating companies. Games, freebies, and group contests showed camaraderie. The event was spearheaded by the host who happens to be our biker

babe in this magazine issue, Miss Love-Love Tioseco (check on biker babe section). For the major prizes, 8 motorcycles from CPI Taiwan, Granstar Motors, Honda, Kawasaki, Motorstar, PMRC and Yamaha.

“For the love of motorcycle, congratulations to Motorsiklo

Exclusibo!!!”

Riders were enterntained by well-known motorcycle personalities like Ms. Love-Love and Mel Aquino who served as the program’s hosts.

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Motorsiklo Eksklusibo 5th Year Anniversary

The parking grounds were filled with thousands of motorcycles with different sizes.

Games were played and great prizes were raffled out to those in attendance.

Manufacturers graced the event and displayed their motorcycle products

Ms. Love-Love with Mr. Edwin Go mingled with the crowd of riders.

Ms. Miles Tolentino of Motorsiklo News Magazine posed with the Bike Clubs

Riders got freebies all over the grounds Wow! we love those big beastly bikes.

Sponsors filled the event providing more freebies to the riders.

Powerful Bikes came with great presence

The event was staged at the Tagaytay International Convention Center.

Siklowista world has never been so exciting seeing classic scooter on streets hoovering tight spaces and corners without giving a “BIG” smile on our faces. That’s what Vespa always do to us.

This year they gathered once again to bring all scooteristas together in the country to meet new friends, visit with old ones, discover new products for your ride, and enjoy the company of fellow vespa siklowistas. The Vespa Club of the Philippines, for those of you who hasn’t encountered the prestigious group, organization of Filipino riders of the world’s most iconic scooter which are made in Pontodera, Italy since 1940’s.

The brand “Vespa” literally means wasp in Italian that is obviously seen from its vehicles body shape and sound and VOCP or the Vespa Owners Club of the Philippines recently held their Grand Eyeball last 13 September 2014 at the Wingman Grill, Acacia Estates,

Taguig that started out at 2pm with lots of freebies and cool stuffs given away from sponsors and media partners. Registrants got a chance to own of course our very own Motorsiklo News Magazine for free. It was a fun and boozing night with the help of the bands soothing choice of music for all the participants and clubs organizers.

So guys if you happen to own a vespa and love to own one, let VOSP help you out. They are more than welcome to give pointers. Visit their community website www.vespinoy.com for more information. Happy riding Siklowistas!!!

EventsBy: AJADON

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Events

By: Vandee

Second Bulldozz

Hello Siklowistas!!! We visited last September, The Second Bulldozz Trail Race Dirt Bike Track Day at the 2nd Paradise 3, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. The weather was not friendly at that time but the riders were very excited since the weather was “A” perfect for them to play. Race started at nine in the morning and was estimated to end with a victorious result at six in the evening.

The event was organized by BVTRG and Bandits headed by Andy & Grace Rodriguez and Neo de Jesus, who recently held a track day event in Meycauayan, St. Cristo, Marilao, and will continue the leg on other areas in Bulacan.

Every month from different places in the Philippines, a dirt bike challenge is being put into place. Mostly by invitation, all dirt bike enthusiasts and dirt bike racers are participating. Even the media is by invitation and we’re priviledge to be part of this awesome activity that’s very active in Bulacan.

Mud on their happy faces

Ready, get set.... bring on the rain!

Mud all over the place! Participants came from all over the countrty

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Bulacan Trail Bandits

Winners:

WOMEN’s CLASS1ST Place – Angie Avendano2nd Place – Joan Macaraeg3rd Place – Biverly san Pascual4th Place – Caren Avendano5th Place – Grace Rodriguez

FIRST TIMER SMALL ENDURO1ST Place – Dolbert Delfin2nd Place – Mario Suba3rd Place – Marlon Bautista4th Place – Melvin Maningas5th Place – Malbert Casapao (Mindoro)

SMALL ENDURO1ST Place – Jake Capa2nd Place – Rommel Beltran3rd Place – Richbert Delfin4th Place – Rey Dela Cruz5th Place – Bambam Balverde

SMALL ENDURO - A1ST Place – Jayjay Crisologo2nd Place – Rider 104 3rd Place – Joniel Ponteres4th Place – Wary Cabrillos5th Place – Herbert Gordo

SMALL ENDURO - B1ST Place – Jake Capa2nd Place – Rommel Beltran3rd Place – Richbert Delfin4th Place – Rey Dela Cruz5th Place – BamBam Balverds

FIRST TIME LOCAL EDURO1ST Place – Angie Avendano2nd Place – Rey Esteves (Mindoro)3rd Place – Mariot Dampil4th Place – Willie Pogs Lasona5th Place – Jeffrey Digma (Mindoro)

LOCAL ENDURO - A1ST Place – Wilcon Dalinog2nd Place – Herbert Gordo3rd Place – Mark Buboy Bautista4th Place – Jess Brian Gastardo5th Place – Romeo Roniel

Excitement and thrill written on their faces

Spectators also enjoy the trail race

All participants are sure to get a helping hand from the organizers


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Different brands and makes of dirt bikes are present

Women also compete with the Men

No amount of mud can stop them from going Uphill sure is fun!

“The weather was not friendly at that time but the riders were very excited since the weather was “A”

perfect for them to play.”


LOCAL ENDURO -B1ST Place – William Concepcion2nd Place – Wilcon Dalinog3rd Place – Ople Medoza4th Place – Herbert Gordo5th Place – Dante Velasco

OPEN ENDURO1ST Place – Jayjay Crisologo2nd Place – William Conception3rd Place –Romeo Roniel4th Place – Diviniolody Chumacera5th Place – JM MAdarcos

VETERANS CLASS1ST Place – Mariano Francisco2nd Place – Bong Pacheco3rd Place – Danny Bartolo4th Place – Divinolody Chumacera5th Place – Don Robert TRF

GOLDEN BOYS CLASS1ST Place – Mariano Francisco2nd Place – Victorino Flaviano3rd Place –Danny Bartolo4th Place – Bong PAcheco5th Place – Don Robert TRF

SPECIAL EVENTS - A1ST Place – Albert Magsipoc2nd Place – Dominic Juan3rd Place – Ronald Baccay4th Place – Randy Ola5th Place – JM Madarcos

Winners:

Bulacan Trail Bandits

EXECUTIVE CLASS1ST Place – Norbert Vuelta2nd Place – Marlon “Loloy” Querubin3rd Place –Rodel Delfin4th Place – Bong Pacheco5th Place – Dennis Samson

VISITOR’S CLASS1ST Place – Dennis Samson (Bataan)2nd Place – Engr. Rey Esteves (Mindoro)3rd Place – Divinolody Chumacera4th Place – Malbert Casapao (Mindoro)5th Place – Jefferey Digma (Mindoro)

FIRST TIMER PRODUCTION1ST Place – Dante Vellasco2nd Place – Rodel Delfin3rd Place – Rolly Lee4th Place – Ramon Calida5th Place – Jervin Marguinot

BEGINNER PRODUCTION1ST Place – Jay Nayal2nd Place – William Concepcion 3rd Place – Herbert Gordo4th Place – Nico Dela Rosa5th Place – Aaron Pacheco

OPEN PRODUCTION1ST Place – William Concepcion2nd Place – Ople Mendoza3rd Place – Norbert Vuelta4th Place – Nico Dela Rosa5th Place – Valerio Marag

A very tiring but fun day at the tracks

Adrenalin in every twist of the throttle


Rider Story

This picture with my motorcycle was taken at Milagros, Masbate. This is one of my favorite picture of us. Parang nangungusap lang kaming dalawa ng aking kabayong bakal sa isang mala New Zealand na view ng mga burol at rancho ng Milagros. It is also important to have a relationship with your motorcycle, ikaw bilang amo at sya bilang iyong kabayo. Dinadala ka sa mga lugar na gusto mong puntahan, kaya you have to take care and properly mentain it. Di biro ang byahe namin papuntang Masbate from Manila, almost 12hrs of ride from

Manila to Pilar, Sorsogon. Dahil sa mga sira-sirang kalsada sa Quezon at sirang tulay sa Camarines Sur. Dagdag pa ang maling research sa schedule ng pag alis ng roro which caused us delay. After 4 hours na pagtawid ng roro narating namin ang Masbate City exactly 7am. It’s time para tuklasin ang ganda ng Masbate,

sinulit namin ang pag-iikot sa buong isla. The following day, time for us to say goodbye sa Masbate. Then a side trip para magpapicture sa Mt. Mayon ng Albay since di namin ito nagawa the first time we’ve been bicolandia ng nag Catanduanes kami before, due to bad weather condition. Late night na ng makarating kami ng Manila. Tumakbo kami ng 1500 kilometers in that ride. It was a perfect moment namin yun sa Masbate with my MC.

I started to learn how to ride a motorcycle when I was 10 years old. Since then nahilig na talaga ako sa pagmomotor. Marami-rami na rin akong naging rides, main land Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. I also joined some motorcycle clubs and participated in an endurance ride challenge. For me riding a motorcycle brings excitement and a form of relaxation.

By: Jryan Rizano Llauderes

By: Skatz Teypp Jeoffrey Francis ArmaBlue Hawks:

The New Riders of JusticeA message to all riding-in tandem criminals, beware.Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer

The days of fear while walking the side streets and roads will be gone and infamous criminals that are terrorizing the Metro and nearby provinces will be laughing no more. This is how Quezon Province Police envisions safer and more care-free roads as they spearhead project “Blue Hawks” – big bike toting rides as a measure to counter motorcycle-riding criminals.

Project “Blue Hawks” is composed of 20 elite policemen, all who graduated from an intricate and painstaking 45-day motorcycle course training on April of this year. The group is heavily armed and equipped with mobile phones and high-powered handheld radios for efficient handling of operations and while

monitoring the entire Maharlika Highway and underlying roads to prevent motorcycle riding criminals from doing their misdeeds. Senior Superintendent Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Quezon’s police chief, shared that the unit will operate in a “buddy-buddy” system, and appealed to all local governments in the province to donate more high powered motorcycles for the unit’s disposal. The operations of the group, if carried out successfully, could be a driving force for all local governments in the Philippines to follow suit and to combat the turmoil caused by motorcycle riding criminals.

Now riders-in-tandem will have a taste of their own medicine.

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ALWAYS ENCOUNTER STREET-FIGHTS THAT WAS MOSTLY DUE TO REASONS AND CLAIMING THAT THEY ARE IN THE RIGHT OF WAY.

It is obvious for some who really is to blame in a certain situation. Accidents do happen and because of misconception who’s to blame, killings happens. The Philippine laws enforcers really cannot accommodate exact explanation of who is to blame. Seldom we stand on the side of the law and fight for the rights of the person who is supposed to be innocent and not directly involve. Here is what Siklowistas non-riders speak of.

What Siklowistas Say

Self Defense 101

Learning self-defense is perhaps the best thing you can do to help yourself in troubled times and being calm is also a factor.

We are fortunate enough to have Punong Lakan Nicolas to be our Rider Self Defense 101 contributor. He will be teaching us basic self-defense strategies and skills to help us get out of harms way and keep us safe.

Always put in mind that the proper defense is offense.

We are men on iron horses and that being a hero is our middle name. Crime is now on an alarming rate and our countrymen is falling one by one to these bad elements. The best solution not to be victimized is by arming ourselves with the right knowledge and attitude towards such unavoidable incidents. If only CCTV cameras can be used to deter crime as it happens then we won’t be worrying much right?

Rider Tips on...

with Punong Lakan Nicolas

Self-Defense Punong Lakan Nicolas

Filipino Martial Arts Expert



Filipino Martial-Arts

Interview:MNM: How long have you been a Rider?Punong Lakan: I have been a rider for 30 years

MNM: How long have you been into Philippine Martial Arts?Punong Lakan: Almost 3 decades of teaching and promoting the Filipino Martial Arts.

MNM: What made you love the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)?Punong Lakan: Nagustuhan ko ang Filipino Martial Arts because of the discipline and second it help promote our culture and our self defense training.

MNM: What are your inspirations in doing FMA?Punong Lakan: My inspiration is our Filipino community, so that they’ll put Arnis at heart, kasi maraming mga oriental martial arts na nakakalimutan yung sariling atin.

MNM: Can you tell us about the history of FMA?Punong Lakan: The FMA started way back before Lapu-Lapu pa, pero usually ang tawag nila kasi dun mga Kali Escrima, dipa nila alam ang FMA basta mag-ispadahan lang sila yun lang. But in this new generation like nung pumasok ang mga 1990 na then 2000 dun na na-build up yung FMA all over the world.

MNM: What are the different types of FMA?Punong Lakan: The different types of FMA are Sikaran, Dumog, Bangkaw, at Daga sa daga (Knife defense) yun ang mga FMA natin.

MNM: What are the different systems of our martial arts?Punong Lakan: Ang different systems ng Arnis ay mga “Dose Pares”, “Pangasinan style”, Bicol Arnis, Bulacan, Balintawak, at maraming klase at kung ilan yung dialect natin ganun din karami ang Arnis natin.

MNM: Is Arnis our national sport?Punong Lakan: Yes, Arnis is our National Sport according to Republic Act 9815 and ang author nito ay si Hon. Miguel Zuburi.

MNM: San na po ba nakarating ang Arnis na martial arts natin? Punong Lakan: World wide na ang Arnis like Europe, Germany, Switzerland, USA, Italy, Middle East, and also Asia.

MNM: How do you promote FMA?Punong Lakan: I promote it here in my own gym, doing events, tournaments, FMA Hall of Fame, in the movies, in television, and of course I train the MMDA & the PNP.

MNM: How long does a martial arts session usually take?Punong Lakan: If you like to learn the basics of the arts 1 month is okay, but if you want the real deeper meaning of the art… of course for life mag-aaral ka and it’s like riding motorcycles you don’t just ride in one day but you ride forever to become a good martial artist.

MNM: What can you say to Riders as a Rider yourself and as an Arnisador?Punong Lakan: “Well, FMA and Riding is the same for you need focus, discipline, balancing and of course preservation of life. Kasi yun ang pinaka-importante at isang pagkakamali mo lang sa martial arts ay pwede kang maka-aksidente ng tao at isang pagkakamali mo lang sa pagmomotor ay pwede ka ring mamatay which is the same principle. The art of the stick is the art of the hand and the arnis and the stick is one, like the rider… for the rider and the bike is one.”

Learn how to defend yourself through our own martial arts

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