Moto Conversations with Raymund Marasigan

Show Summary: “If you’re planning to get into riding, take riding lessons. You’ll enjoy it and learn a lot.” While motorcycles are often heard for riding enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies, there are also the “practical riders” who ride them not for the need for speed but primarily for efficiency. And this is where Raymund Marasigan, an icon in the music industry, can be classified together with his one and only bike, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. He cuts his travel time by half with his motorcycle and doesn’t have to worry about parking anymore. Motor riding started more recently for Raymund. With help from fellow musician rider friends, his first bike was custom-built to match his first custom-made guitar for his band, Sandwich. To ride motorcycles though, he needed to get his daughters’ approval first by taking riding lessons. And that he did and surprisingly enjoyed it with his daughters taking the classes too.  When he first got his Husky Svart 401, he thought it was the best - as agile as a small bike but can go long distances with no problem. He loves that the motorcycle looks vintage, just like his guitars.  Tune in to the full episode to know the rest of Raymund’s biking stories as he talks with his good friend, Sam YG. Don’t forget to like and leave a review! Exceptional Highlights: Riding a motorcycle is a life skill. You can take it with you wherever you are, and it comes in handy when you travel far and need to get around. You can have any bike that you want and any porma but never compromise on safety. Always wear protective gear. Before you go and squeeze yourself in small spaces between other motorists just to get to the front of the line, ask yourself if that few seconds is worth risking your safety.  Show Highlights: Coming from zero experience with motorcycles, how hard is it to ride one? 12:47 Raymund When I first started riding, the hardest part for me was following the rules. All the rules were new to me. I was used to riding my mountain bikes where most traffic rules don’t apply. The first few times I was riding, I was committing road crimes that annoyed most motorists. After riding school, what came next for you? 15:39 Raymund After riding school, I realized that I’m a practical rider and not someone who has the need for speed. My motorcycle is an important utility to me, especially going to my shows where usually I would add two hours to my travel time because of heavy traffic and finding parking. With riding, traveling is easy and faster. What are your rider pet peeves? 25:07 Raymund I don’t appreciate inconsiderate people who act like they own the road. When it comes to riding gear, I don’t like people who wear slippers and don’t wear helmets. It’s as though they’re just asking to get into an accident. What has riding taught you in life? 32:38 Raymund Riding has taught me patience. I’ve been reckless as a musician and on a bicycle. But with motorcycles, you can’t afford to be one. You need to practice patience, safety, and balance when riding. What’s your advice to people who are planning to get into riding? 35:21 Raymund Wear a helmet. Take riding lessons. You’ll learn a lot. Enroll with a friend because it’s more fun and challenging.   If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review, subscribe, and share with your family, friends, and fellow riders!  Subscribe to Raymund’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPkt0TFLY1sWPmeKgQ-KpA (ALLRYD) Connect with Husqvarna Motorcycles Philippines: Website: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-ph.html (Husqvarna Motorcycles) FB: https://www.facebook.com/HusqvarnaMotorcyclesPhilippines (Husqvarna Motorcycles Philippines)