Japan Trip

[MstrsLilBrat]

'davipu' remembers that I went back to Japan for my vacation, and he was asking how Japan was... Thank you for asking, davipu!!

So... I am sharing a little story in Japan.
This time I went to some motorcycle shops. Actually parts shops...
I realized that Japan was Kawasaki world!! Suzuki wasnt popular like the US. (Oh, but Hayabusa was popular, but not GSXR) I took my ex (gee I have a big heart, don't I?) to Japan with me, and he rides ZRX1200. He was laughin and smilin all that time because whenever he went to the shop, he could actually see tons of aftermarket parts for his bike that he never seen in the US. For GS, well I asked a sales person what kind of parts I can get. He was thinkin and thinkin... "Well only I can think of is... a brake system. Other than that I dont think there are aftermarket parts for GS." awwaaaa but I already knew that.
I am not sure how many you guys have been to Japan. In Japan, if you go to the parts shop, actually you can see the parts at the shop and touch... lol... For ex. there is a three stories store, and all parts are displayed at the entire store. Here, the US, if you go to the shop, they look at the catalog for the parts, and they order the parts for you. No No No... it wasnt like that!
Whatelse...
Many people was riding a small bike like 50cc. It was kinda cool.
I took many pics of motorcycles. Many beautiful bikes. I am not sure how I can post bunch of pics here...

Also, I went to Kyoto (very historical place), and saw many beautiful temples. I recommend you guys go there... Many people wanna go to Tokyo, but Tokyo is just crowded. Kyoto is wonderful.
Most good thing was spending time with my family

Now, all my friends wanna go to Japan with me this year when I go home again.

Oh, one thing, I recommend to not go to Japan in late Dec and early Jan (that the time I always go back) because many stores are closed (New Years are the biggest event in Japan)! ! Motorcycle Dealerships are definitely closed. Parts/Accesarries shops.... hmmm if you go to a right date... yes you may.


Have a nice day!
Lil Brat aka Rika

[shaykai]

Wow that sounds like you had an awesome time! I'm currently learning japanese in preperation for a trip to japan sometime in the next 5 years. I'll definitly have to check out some of the motorcycle shops there. If you need a place to host some pics of your trip, e-mail them to me at shaykai@gmail.com and i'll post the links.

Shaykai

[davipu]

on your next trip can you bring me back a beer machine?  :mrgreen:  

[scratch]

Glad you had a good time. Welcome back.

[weaselnoze]

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[MstrsLilBrat]

Thank you everyone.

Wow that sounds like you had an awesome time! I'm currently learning japanese in preperation for a trip to japan sometime in the next 5 years.

Learning Japanese is wonderful!! You will have fun a lot in Japan!!  

[shaykai]

Awesome, i can't wait!

I still want to see pics of your trip though

[Downer]

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