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Here’s how not to behave during a bike meet

Act this way to get yourself kicked out and banned from future events

EJ Punsalang EJ Punsalang on Apr 04, 2022
Here’s how not to behave during a bike meet

Big bikes are becoming more and more popular these days as a result of the global pandemic. With travel restrictions all over the world putting a stop to travel indefinitely, a good number of people turned their attention to big bikes. Of course, the old-timers also copped new bikes for themselves, as more and more enticing options have entered the market. 

As a result of the so-called big bike boom in the Philippines, the social scene surrounding two wheelers has exploded, too, with places like Makati, BGC, and Alabang becoming hotspots for like-minded individuals to meet up and share their interests. However, not everyone loves motorcycles, and they can very well be nuisances in residential areas, especially when handled improperly. That being said, here’s how not to behave when heading out to a bike night or motorcycle meet.

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Revbombing (Also known as bomba)

Motorcycle exhaust

Big bikes have powerful, high-performance engines capable of churning out ungodly amounts of power. Naturally, these engines sound good, too, especially when paired with a tasteful aftermarket exhaust system. However, rev-bombing your engine all the way to the limiter and letting it stay there for seconds at a time won’t only destory your engine, it’s also extremely annoying and can disturb people trying to either work, rest, or relax in nearby residential areas. 

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Reckless behavior

Reckless behavior

Reckless behavior comes in many shapes and forms, and can manifest itself on or off the motorcycle. Of course, speeding into a tambike, doing skids, wheelies, and burnouts falls into this category, too, and are extremely dangerous especially if the person doing them doesn’t know what they’re doing. There’s a time and place for things like that, such as in a race track or a private road. However, doing these things in public spaces filled with people is a recipe for disaster. 

Reckless behavior can carry over off the motorcycle, too, and that includes being excessively loud and boisterous, as well as speaking profanities with no regard for the people around you. Do note that bike meets and other social motorcycle gatherings are usually held in public places, so there will always be other people in the vicinity trying to enjoy themselves, too. 

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Not keeping your ego in check

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One way to immediately have people dislike you in the motorcycle world is to have an overinflated ego. This is an all too common occurrence, especially among first-time big bike owners. Yes, having a shiny, new big bike is awesome, but none of it means anything if you’re too full of yourself and act like the center of attention. Remember, we’re all here to share our passion for two wheels, regardless of what we ride, so be sure to treat everyone with respect. 

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