Motolite unveils Honda XRM custom bike

From abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 03/30/2010

MANILA, Philippines - Local automotive battery maker Motolite launched its Moto-Art custom bike, an old Honda XRM motorcycle refurbished by custom bike builders Hardcore Brothers.

Taking almost 2 months to complete, the Motolite battery-powered bike boasts of Hardcore Brothers custom parts (air cleaner, gas tank, frame, seat, and handle bars), a Mity Mike exhaust, Drag Specialties "ET Dual" headlights, a Japan LED tailight, and Buell trees.

To preserve the integrity of Honda motorcycle technology, the original 100cc engine of the Moto-Art bike was retained with stock Honda XRM parts used for the cases, heads, cylinders, carburetors and transmission.

Stock Honda XRM parts were also used for the forks and foot controls of the chrome-colored bike, as well as its front and rear brakes.

Bike revamp. Moto-Art, an old Honda XRM motorcycle refurbished by custom bike builders Hardcore Brothers, is powered by Motolite batteries.

"Our objective in this customization is to showcase ingenuity and innovation in transforming something ordinary into a work of art, while at the same time showing how our Motolite motorcycle battery is at the heart of the motorcycle's engine and accessories," said Motolite product manager Melissa Valdez.

"We are very proud of our Motolite Moto-Art custom bike because it is not only a thing of beauty -- it is also a roadworthy performance bike which you can ride all over the Philippines," she added.

The Moto-Art bike was first displayed at the Cebu motorcycle convention last March, and is set to be showcased in upcoming motorcycle events in the country.

GMA signs mandatory helmet law April. 12. 2010

President Arroyo has signed the Mandatory Helmet Act of 2010 that requires all motorcycle drivers and their passengers to wear helmets at all times and imposes stiff penalties on violators.

Republic Act 10054, authored by Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., is aimed at protecting motorcycle drivers, back-riders as well as pedestrians from injuries and death in accidents.

The law, however, exempts drivers of tricycles – a motorcycle with a side cab, which is a common mode of transport in the country – from wearing helmets.

“From narrow streets to major thoroughfares, motorcycles and scooters are a common sight every day and night. Wearing helmets will greatly reduce fatalities in road accidents and would also (foster) a sense of discipline in all motorcycle riders,” he said.

Revilla said it took a long while to see his measure enacted into law. There are an estimated 3.5 million motorcycles registered in the country.

“After more than two years of pushing this bill, our long wait is finally over,” Revilla said. “The passage of this measure will not be fulfilled if not for the support of our motorcyclists and the motorcycle manufacturers and dealers who are aware of the danger of not wearing a helmet.”

He said studies have show that good helmets and their proper use are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67 percent effective in preventing brain damage to motorcycle drivers and their passengers.

Under the law, those who will be caught not wearing protective helmets face a minimum fine of P1,500 and a maximum penalty of P10,000.

The law requires the Department of Trade and Industry to conduct mandatory tests on all locally manufactured and imported motorcycle helmets in the country.

Manufacturers and importers of motorcycle helmets are also required to secure a Philippine Standard mark or an import commodity clearance before they can sell and distribute their products or pay a fine of P10,000 to P20,000 if they violate the provision.

(Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=565637&publicationSubCategoryId=65)

FMLR in a new package

Hey all members,
our very own website will be up one of thees days! It will together with this blog and a new forum + a guest-book, be a good chance to keep in touch with all our riders, and vice versa!
We are now taking our step out of FMLR International and bring it on to the Philippines. Our motherclub will always be FMLR International, but since its been hard to get in touche with the guys there we had to take some grip!

Another club is signing up, named 1223 Road Riders is sailing up in the shade of problems that have been.

There will be a slight change of leader structure. That means not that we are going to have President and such. There will bee founders witch is for ever! Founders will also be Club contacts / administrators. Apart from that there will be regional leaders/administrators that take care of their own region ore "Chapter"

There is still no real rules, mandatory rides ore mandatory meetings, but there wil be more rides, and more meetings.

I wish for us all that we can accept the new policy that starts now. The reason is that we are unable to get in touche with the leader in US, and our web site there has not been updated since 2008, our forum/ Club house is closed and our yahoo group seems to be spamed with sex announcements. Its not the kind of rides most of us are looking fore!

Regards Billy Andersen
Founder /Admin

Welcome to Sinulog and Mardi Gras 2010

January 16, 2010 (Saturday)

6:00 AM ———— Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

8:00 AM ———— Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group

9:00 AM ———— Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño

2:00 PM ————- Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

7:00 PM ————- Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu

7:00 PM ————— Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia

8:00 PM ————— Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I

8:00 PM ———— Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu

8:00 PM ————- Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts

The event is taking place in Fuente Osmena, January 16, 2010. For us it will start on the 16. of January in City of Naga at 6.00 AM . We meet up in Ocean park and ride in to Fuente Osmenia for the morning event! Billy and his Wife will probably try to find a room in Cebu ore Mactan for then to participate in the Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu in the evening at 8.00 PM ! You are all welcone!