That's right Sam, nobody gives two thoughts about what can happen until it happens, then its too late! I understand many locals can barely make ends meet and simply can't afford the proper gear (or any gear). For the fortunate ones, we should budget protective gear into the total cost of a bike.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

You’re correct John. We are very fortunate, but most expat will disregard the proper protection gear after watching locals driving around without safety equipment ( I’m guilty of it) but I have to remind myself to wear proper equipment all the time . There is a guy here in Dumaguete who donate 1000s of helmets annually to the less fortunate. I Met him on facebook, His name is GOLDFINGER. I actually met him in person last year when I handed him my donation to his cause.

Good video, great information, thanks. Having the right size scooter is important.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining us today..

Good topic. Excellent advice. Great vid as always.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Goatman. You have a great day !

thx Sam,,yes safety !!

Razel be strong miss you

Cool info! I’m going to start a motocentric channel soon.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Cool let me know. I’ll follow. Will you be making videos in the Philippines? I just checked your channel out. It looks like you travel a bit.

Riding in the PH is very tempting but way dangerous, no ambulance is going to pick you up and then comes the hospital/money drill. Yamaha Tri-city is for me the only compromise in scooters, otherwise a bajaj tricycle. A Shoei or any high end helmet is money well spent, also the boots, armour jacket and pants easily a 2K investment. With scooters watch closely your tire pressure and loading.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Love your advice Lancaster. Ive been lacking when it comes to checking my tire pressure. Thanks for the advice and welcome to the channel.

Here in South Carolina, the Honda 160 adv is $4,500. You are getting a good deal in the Philippines.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Jack, My total cost was $2857 which includes tax, title, registration, tag, insurance, for a year. Plus a free helmet. Now thats a great deal.

Hi I really like watching your vedios on your channel ,this is grace from Filipinalipstick, hope to see u soon 😊

@SAMLAMB

3 ай бұрын

Thank you lipstick.

They actually make 3-speed automatic bikes there. Just shift it thru the gears - no clutch. 90-125cc be plenty.

@SAMLAMB

21 күн бұрын

Thanks Rabid.

What beach are you at Sam, beach looks great 😊

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Tubod marine sanctuary. It really is one of the nicest beach in siguinor. The video before this one tells you how to get there.

Sorry to hear about the accidents but it did sound hilarious I'm going to skip all that and planning on getting a multi cab from Japan

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

I’m thinking of buying one myself. It’s much safer. Are they selling automatics now?

@jimbohi3648

4 ай бұрын

@@SAMLAMB I don't think they're automatic you can learn it easily and you won't flip over like on a scooter

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Oh I know how to drive a stick shift. I had a couple of sports cars in the past. I just have a hard time with the clutch system on a motorcycle 😅

Sam, if you want to show off your bike you really shouldn't have Razel in the picture, NOBODY SAW THE BIKE!!😆😆

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Those are nice bikes hehe

What camera did you use for this video?

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

I use mostly GoPro 10 when Im walking around. It’s lighter than the iPhone 15pro. I use my iPhone 15pro when I’m doing a straight interview. And the phone is sitting on a tripod.

My advice is - do not get on a bike unless you are a willing hood ornament. They way they drive there is crazy. They have never heard of turn signals or proper lanes. LOL. They see a free lane and do not care if it is going the opposite direction. Oh come on - you have never driven a clutch?

@SAMLAMB

21 күн бұрын

I have, but I crashed and burned hahaha

@rabidfarmer9765

21 күн бұрын

@@SAMLAMB Practice on a hill - you will get the idea. LOL. Easy on the bike coz you got the front brake separate. In a clutch car, you gotta be quicker on the clutch if uphill. Not too bad -

@SAMLAMB

21 күн бұрын

@rabidfarmer9765 Rabid, I’m not going anywhere near a clutch. 😁

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@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

I would love to lipstick, but you have to get me more notice…sorry I didn’t make it this time…you have a great day ok..

Yeah, paradise, where you get in a pothole and can not recover after one month of healing.

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

I can’t argue with your comment, Tony. The roads in the province are horrendous.

@tonytour4377

4 ай бұрын

​@@SAMLAMB It is not about the roads it is about the paradise.

Sorry, could not help laugh about your accidents - clearly lack of practice/skill. Im just about to retire there fulltime and want a bike (not a scooter). I've road bikes on and off my whole life. To me, it is not a real bike if less than 1000cc. With control of bike via clutch and power you would be surprised how much better control you have of situations. I know is not practical to have 1000cc in Philippines but I hope for a 250-400cc clutch bike. In Oz, we call automatic bikes "Scooters" and clutch bike, "Bikes". One thing I will be getting before trip will be an airbag bike jacket - I will take everything I can to play it safe in the Philippines

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

I should have describe the accident a lot better. You would have laughed a lot more. When I looked back at it I’m still laughing. It was no laughing matter at the time. Wait I’ll describe it. 1st accident. Remember it was a 110cc a small bike. It had been raining and I’m going maybe 15mph in a commercial/ subdivision in Angeles city. Going around a curve hit a wet patch started to skid sideways as im going I was able to use my left leg and stomp it in the ground and keep the bike from laying on my left leg. as I hit the light pole I was able to lift the bike up. Scratched my left leg and hit the pole with my shoulder. So Im standing there and all the bystanders see this. And said to them. I’m ok I’m ok. They all looked at me in shock. Then I drove my bike away. More embarrassed than hurt. 2) time I’m following my ex gf she’s in a trike cuz she’s afraid to ride with me. She’s constantly looking back at me to make sure I’m ok. They go down this steep hill and I followed. There was sand ok some rocks. I popped the clutch flipped over. As I’m going over I see my ex gf eyes in horror. I flipped over and landed on my head. lay there for a moment and stood up and said I’m ok. As she ran to me in shock screaming are you ok. That’s the moment I realized I have to stop this. And the 3rd accident wasn’t so dramatic. I just skidded into a small ditch with no one around. Decided to never drive a clutch again and walked the bike back to her house and never saw that bike again. I’m just glad the 3times I crashed I was going very slow. Anyway no more clutch for me. 😂😂😂

@ReadySetGo113

4 ай бұрын

@@SAMLAMB lol Definitely a bike accident is not funny at the time. I had two accidents. First I crossed light rail tracks in the wet. Lost all traction/control. My legs start swinging everywhere to stop falling. Ended up falling just as the bike stopped. I was so focused on trying to keep balanced I had not realised I stopped. So the bike just fell over. 2nd time again in the wet. The truck in front stopped very suddenly. I had the choice of laying the bike down or hitting the flatbed at chest height. Naturally there was concern of internal injury and concussion so was taken to hospital. I was in the Navy so the hospital gave them a msg I went under truck on my bike. 5 days later I go back onboard to find my kit packed up and someone in my bunk. Lol They had assumed that I was done for. Lol

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

@ReadySetGo113 woah. Glad you made it through the 2nd accident. Since I’ve been riding a scooter really haven’t had any accidents ( knock on wood) I only use my scooter for short drives like 30min or an hour. And very seldom go over 40mph. But sooner or later I’ll have to buy a small truck or car for personal transportation. If I want to drive long distances.

Sam i have 1973 honda cb 175 clutch 4 gears purchased new in 1973 yes you need a least 150or 175 to get around any where iam in my 70's still enjoy riding around chamblee ga.just have to look out for drivers going every where,be safe have fun & hope to visit you 1 day walt usa 🛵

@SAMLAMB

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment Walter. Hope all is well. You be safe.