http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/ "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." - James Dean Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-20196 Don Ray Fri, 04 May 2007 21:07:15 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-20196 I will let others answer. I will let others answer.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-20189 Susan Hahn Fri, 04 May 2007 20:15:07 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-20189 We have a small 50cc Suzuki scooter. No defensive driving or theft worries on Bocas Del Toro. The good news is that with bad roads you can navigate around the pot holes (lakes) and get a smoother ride than in a car. The bad news is that I've gotten mired in mud and fallen (oh, so slowly) several times. I'm researching buying an ATV for a bit more stability and security. Can anyone recommend a dealer and brand? Thanks. Susan We have a small 50cc Suzuki scooter. No defensive driving or theft worries on Bocas Del Toro. The good news is that with bad roads you can navigate around the pot holes (lakes) and get a smoother ride than in a car. The bad news is that I’ve gotten mired in mud and fallen (oh, so slowly) several times. I’m researching buying an ATV for a bit more stability and security. Can anyone recommend a dealer and brand? Thanks. Susan

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-19163 Don Ray Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:32:31 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-19163 Hi Ramon. Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes, you have to have nerves of steel and good reflexes if you want to survive on two wheels in panama. Hi Ramon. Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes, you have to have nerves of steel and good reflexes if you want to survive on two wheels in panama.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-19162 Ramon Colon Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:28:11 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-19162 As a owner of a scooter and founder of Panama Scooter Club here in Panama I must say that they do come in handy now with the continue state of energy crisis. As an expat and owner of a car here it is not easy so riding on two wheels has been my best option and even for scoots gas prices are starting to hit the wallet but not as strong as for the car. Defensive driving is a must here in Panama, specially around cabs and public buses. Sure you won't see as many scoots as in Thailand or Japan but slowly but surely myself and our site are speading the word about scooters and small motorcycles. As a owner of a scooter and founder of Panama Scooter Club here in Panama I must say that they do come in handy now with the continue state of energy crisis. As an expat and owner of a car here it is not easy so riding on two wheels has been my best option and even for scoots gas prices are starting to hit the wallet but not as strong as for the car. Defensive driving is a must here in Panama, specially around cabs and public buses. Sure you won’t see as many scoots as in Thailand or Japan but slowly but surely myself and our site are speading the word about scooters and small motorcycles.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10362 Don Ray Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:42:36 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10362 It should work well for that. You sure can't beat the mileage. It should work well for that. You sure can’t beat the mileage.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10352 Rob Alan Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:50:58 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10352 I guess my thought is since I live in Coronado I can use it to run local errands (El Ray, local restaurants, etc). I guess I might have to watch for the golf carts though... Rob I guess my thought is since I live in Coronado I can use it to run local errands (El Ray, local restaurants, etc). I guess I might have to watch for the golf carts though…
Rob

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10275 Don Ray Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:29:55 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10275 It would require a defensive driving course. It would require a defensive driving course.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10274 Sylvain Duford Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:25:43 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10274 Given the way that Panamanians drive, I don't think I woul dhave the nerve to ride one of those! Given the way that Panamanians drive, I don’t think I woul dhave the nerve to ride one of those!

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10273 Don Ray Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:23:48 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10273 I haven't seen many used here. There are a lot for sale. With the price of gas, the daily expense would be nice. I haven’t seen many used here. There are a lot for sale. With the price of gas, the daily expense would be nice.

]]> http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10272 Rob Alan Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:20:52 +0000 http://chiriquichatter.net/blog/2006/08/25/kitomi-in-panama/#comment-10272 Don, Motor scooters have become very popular all over the US again (think Vespas in the 1960s) based upon a number of articles that I have read and my observations (I am in the home office in Colorado for awhile). I am thinking that they would be very handy in Panama for short trips where I don't need a car. I suspect I would have to think more about the security aspect though... Rob Don,
Motor scooters have become very popular all over the US again (think Vespas in the 1960s) based upon a number of articles that I have read and my observations (I am in the home office in Colorado for awhile). I am thinking that they would be very handy in Panama for short trips where I don’t need a car. I suspect I would have to think more about the security aspect though…
Rob

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