When I received the news that my re-integration was denied by Rome, I was devastated. For a month, I couldn't get enough sleep and found myself in tears most of the time. Even the effects of alcohol weren't enough to uplift me and desensitize the pain I was feeling. I felt I had no more purpose in this world. I lost hope; there's no more reason to continue living. And yet, there was one thing that freed me from the depression I was in - the thought of riding and seeing places. I initially noticed this therapeutic activity every time I rode the bicycle of my brother; I gave me a sense of freedom and peace. It was something that kept me away from dwelling in pessimism. As mentioned earlier, my first plan was just to get a mountain bike. At least it wouldn't cost me much to purchase one. But the idea of being able to reach farther places stopped me from getting a bike. Instead, my attention was drawn to having my first ever motorcycle. I felt more excited of the thought of being able to travel long distances either riding solo or with a group. After weighing down my choice between a bicycle and a motorcycle, what I needed to do next was to choose the right motorbike for me.
Being 5'3 in height, I already knew I should only go for the underbone type of motorcycle. I was eyeing three models: the Suzuki Raider 150, the Honda RS 150, and the Yamaha Sniper 150. All of these were in the 150cc category. Initially I wanted to go for the RS 150 since I was a big Honda fan back when I started to learn how to drive a motorcycle. But my brand loyalty dissipated immediately when a really close friend told me that Yamaha was the leader in the industry at present and in the previous years. This was enough reason for me to consider getting a Yamaha instead. Actually, I was only familiar with the Raider 150 and RS 150 since these were the motorcycles I always see on the streets. But when I did my research online and saw the aesthetics of the Sniper 150, I was automatically drawn to it.
What I love most about the Sniper 150 is the driving position. It's upright and you don't have to lean forward which usually causes back aches when you're going for a long drive (the Raider 150 and RS 150 have higher top speeds but you'll have to sacrifice your comfort). The next thing that made me decide to get the Sniper 150 is the bulky build quality. As compared to its competition, it has a bigger body and tires - this for me are advantages when you travel because of its stability overall. Other things that made me choose the Sniper 150 are the following: > Fuel Injection
> Liquid Cooling System
> Front and Rear Disc Brakes
> Digital Panel > Mags and Tires > Signal Lights
I got my unit last April 26 and I've been using it for 2 months now. I'm really happy I made the right decision. In forums, they call the Sniper 150 a jet ski which for me makes it more 'pogi' than its competitors. It may not be as fast as the Raider 150 or the RS 150 but its aesthetic look makes up for it. It simply looks better. Anyway, I'm really not into the speed; I prefer what they call 'takbong pogi' or 'takbong chubby'. Its safer and more enjoyable.
I named my Sniper 150, King Bee. King because it is being heralded as the 'New King of the Underbone'. Bee because its color resembles that of the famous Transformers robot, Bumblebee (of which I'm a big fan too). I'm really hoping I could get my registration already. I have a lot of plans to travel around Negros and the other nearby islands with King Bee. Hopefully, this new found love would continue to help me heal and enjoy life more.
That's it for now. See you in the next blog post. Ciao! (ala Sir Zach Lucero)... hehehe!