xplorer philippines ride 2008

I mentioned on my previous post that I will make a post regarding my latest ride going North. - Bagac, Bataan. I was really looking for only one north loop this year then I cool down on riding.

below is map prepared by Jerom1 then I edited it and put comments

















Just a quick note. The trip was to commemorate the 3dr year of existence of the motorcycle club called the Xplorer Philippines and in line with it is to elect new officials. The celebration was held at Bagac, Bataan last April 26-27 2008.

Moving along let me start with the ride. The straight ride/road was the test of the speed for the bike. It was my first time to see my bike on overrev. I trailed my "distant uncle" a.k.a sir Jerom1, cruising at 100kph if I remember it correctly. As of these trailing, both of us just left from the "crime scene" where one of our fellow buddy had his front sprocket failed. Then we need to catch up to group ahead of us, as agreed upon, so the plan won't be delayed. Anyhow, in lunchtime the group got altogether. On the twisties, I'd like to relate what Chauncey Billups said "It ain't rough, It ain't right". In twisties, I really don't know what lies ahead. Thats what make it rough. Wet Road? Road obstacles like Oil, potholes on the road, animal crossing? I don't get complacent on skill set that I develop from Marilaque rides because Bataan is a different route. Thats why it is rough. It was fun at the Mt. Samat even the road. At one point, I was in the middle of the group alone - I make sure no one will be able to see me. Then I intentionally swaying my bike leaning left and right. And that's what make it right. Then going home was another different experience - night mode without my eyeglasses. Everybody was making sure no one got out of the track. Then at 11pm I got home safely. Well, this is just me, blogging.

At the "inuman session" they mentioned about the sponsorship, I assume it must come from the Eastworld. If I'm not mistaken Eastworld is the distributor of Xplorer z200. This is my very simple take on why should the Xplorer Philippines must got an sponsorship. Our bike is their product. The simple way to understand this is Xplorer Philippines is much of a "rolling advertisement". The group go to different places. Their brand got seen on the road by many people. People if they have chance curiously ask about the bike then I/we response. In marketing the "ultimate experience/s" is/are convincing(i forgot the link). I even blog about it. Z200 was tested in terms of durability when it hit 340 kms in just one day then it will run again the next day. But again it's only me, blogging.




Me at Dambana ng Kagitingan Mt. Samat Basta driver sweet....POSER!!!hehe















pic from Bushwacker


the group at nuclear power plant


pic from mitlancer_gsr

the group at west nuk beach


Pic from sir George


More pictures at SpeXz site

make sure you give attribution for photos online to avoid the hassle even if it doesn't use for commercial purposes.

the 11k mileage

i wasn't able to update my blog lately. busy in work i guess or i can't collect ideas to create a concrete post. sometimes i got ideas in my head and when the i try to write it down it quickly gone. so what i did is to find anything on the bike and try to make a post out of it.

i notice my bike's mileage hits the 11k. and like what other riders say a bike that doesn't reach a place is nothing(i forgot the proper saying the one that has an impact sablayin kasi ako ). in the span of 1 1/2 years my bike hits 11k in kilometers reading and if i compare to other bike it may seem less. when i bought this bike i thought only of using it as my day to day travel from home and office. but beyond that i found myself driving and bunking wild in the twisties in Marilaque. i was able to go at Calirana, which is located inside the man-made Caliraya Lake. discover different route in province, mostly south and once going north(i will make post about my north ride). the cavite-batangas-laguna-rizal trip was definitely fun ride! and the ride buddies there were great. in this group i learn how really to drive. not just shifting gears, turn left, turn right more than that is the attitude when driving. a good attitude(bawal and mainitin). every rider needs it and every riders knew that half of our life are already six feet under, we are exposed in the danger of the road not having the right attitude makes us one-miss-we-die. to all the riders in xphils thanks sa ride - to kabobek who inspire me on bikes upgrade, arco_72(the best spearhead), mitlancer_gsr(for the points sa joke), dj_monyo(astig s4 mo), mam teth(sa company for watching the drag race)mang Vic(lupet mo magpatawa), vp_alexis(thanks sa bag), overdose1(thanks sa mga gears), geraldo_3(thanks for allowing for the first group ride), bushwacker, freewayjammer, George(sa mga pics at dslr XP) jerom1(for assistance and guidance na pabulong and "distant uncle" pala kita) and dami niyo pa. :)

on a lighter side i was able to bring it to outing and playing basketball (i wasn't able to play due to my ankle injury). again thanks to everybody for fun and basketball from MCP, marvin , coach bong, d'8, mrChris, an2ny_alcantara and CSV- Diño jun&nori(sayang ang aso wahaha), joel(nice coach) and dave, lezo(sa recipe), rd&jeanne(wag niyo ako ipahiya sa pagiging co-maker hehe), Tata(praktis ka pa mag-parking), at sa lahat ng nakasama ko sa Burol sa Batangas. =)

lastly my bike is my service whenever there is sse32 gatherings shouts out to genevieve, aiza, karleen, gazelle, aileen, michelle, she, mark, rc, dustin, benedict, martin, neri, arman, lester. Thank you for the every invite, hindi nyo kinakalimutan. kung puwede ko lang kayo iangkas ng sabay-sabay gagawin ko para makabawi.^_^

that sums up the 11k mileage of my z2!

Once again, for being silence in silence - to all thank you very much! ride safe y'all!! Godspeed Bro000m!

Xplorer Philippines Anniversary Ride

First, I had to admit that I'm not able to get enough, at least by the sleep in preparation for this long ride.

PolePosition Back Protecter

Back Protecter is a gear that is important when rding out of Manila. In my previous rides last year in Marilaque during holiday and vacation on Calirana I dont have this gear maybe becasue I'm a beginner. I still don't know the importance of it. But now that I have this I use it everytime I go to long ride so if I slide(accidentally) hindi masyado masakit.











GOOOD ITEMS!!!!

























PERFECT!!!

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FirstGear Riding Gloves

FirstGear Riding apparel with carbon Fiber knuckles. My first glove is good but this one is better and use this as alternate to scoyco glove.

















MALINISSS!!!

marilaque "track"

Found this video of Marilaque on youtube. This road is popular to the motorcycle community because of the curves on the track. Curves is equal to bunking. Marilaque was part of the Rizal Province, according to the conversation that I had with riders and the "Ynarez" painted waiting shed. Nothing spectacular in this place but you can see the beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountain. They usually take breakfast at Pranjetto hills and holidays are great time to take a ride there.


For those on four wheels/using cage it can be a great ride too maraming lover's turn^^

update re-embedded the video

TankBag

GOOOD ITEMS!!!!

After writing the big bang meme. I'm back in writing again about the my bike, ride, apparels etc. In blogging content is king as long as you write your "topic" then your in right path... in improving your adsense. Besides my google analytics graph shows keywords that drives readers into my site.

To start I bought, from a former Kawasaki Xanthus bike owner and now a scooterist 250cc!!(anu yun emails? hehe), second-hand tank bag for only one thousad with magnet. NO scratch. Used only for a few times. Tank bag made my riding easy. Wala na yung backpack na baon lang ang laman.