A couple weeks ago I dropped by Kawasaki Maxmoto. During my wait I got to see the Vinfast Klara for the first time. This is the first electric bike produced in Vietnam. I never tested it out but I hope to in the future. … [Read more...] about Vinfast Klara at Kawasaki Maxmoto
Motorcyclists
Bikers levers at Phat Phuc Racing (Saigon)
I finally got tired of my imitation clutch and front brake levers so today I decided to purchase some high quality levers from Henry at Phat Phuc Racing. Phat Phuc Racing is one of the popular mod shops for bikers in Saigon. At any given time, you will see either Yamaha Exciters, Honda Winners, and Suzuki Raiders, to name a few, sitting in front of his shop waiting for their … [Read more...] about Bikers levers at Phat Phuc Racing (Saigon)
Shin Moto – Motorcycle accessories and gear in Saigon
For nearly several months while I lived at the Chung Cu H1 apartment building in District 4, I kept seeing boxes of Shoei helmets arriving in front of the building. This went on for month. Last month, I finally found out that is was owned by Quang Hoang who runs the shop, Shin Moto, in his apartment. Quang owns a BMW 1000cc bike which I kept seeing in the parking garage. He … [Read more...] about Shin Moto – Motorcycle accessories and gear in Saigon
Moto Laurie Saigon
In needed to find a circlip for my Arrow exhaust so I can use my db-silencer. Thanks to Henry of Phat Phuc Racing, I was referred to Laurence from Moto Laurie in District 3. I was actually trying to get one a year ago but I gave up trying to find it at the local markets myself. Laurence's staff is currently perusing Saigon to find me the proper size. Yes, I had one but it was … [Read more...] about Moto Laurie Saigon
Accident in District 6
When I am riding to Long An Province, this traffic circle in District 6 always makes me nervous. It is very congested and shared by motorbikes, cars and buses alike. Luckily I have not had an accident here yet but on this day, I watched as a woman on her motorbike literally go right into the motorbike of two guys. Luckily nobody was hurt and she left after with some help from a … [Read more...] about Accident in District 6