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)
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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
First ride with GoViet
I used GoViet for the first time today. GoViet is GoJek's venture into Vietnam. Many people were waiting for them after Uber Southeast Asia's operation was bought by Grab. Overall, the response time was very good. With Aber, three rides were enough. No drivers ever wore their Aber attire. MaiLinhBike was not reliable. I still use GrabBike since I can pay with my credit card … [Read more...] about First ride with GoViet
Chasing the Father’s Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
This was an interesting documentary by NHK World that looked at the children of Japanese soldiers and their Vietnamese wives. A friend sent me the link when I mentioned to him about attending a Japanese party here in Saigon there roughly 14 of the children were all half Japanese and half Vietnamese. This topic has always been an interest of mine since I have always wondered if … [Read more...] about Chasing the Father’s Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers