It’s a 2019 model and it currently has 180,000 km on it. I changed the engine oil every 2,000–3,000 km and always used high-quality oil. Around what mileage do these engines usually fail?
Three years ago, I met a legend on a film set. Most of the crew on that project were veterans with around 20 years of experience, and the moment people heard that photographer Wing Shya was coming from Hong Kong, everyone got excited like kids. The younger staff members probably didn’t fully understand why we were so hyped, but for a lot of Asians working in film and visual arts, we grew up watching the movies of Wong Kar-wai. Hong Kong was one of those dream destinations we all carried in our heads at some point.
At the time, I had just come back to Korea after finishing a shoot in Russia when the director told me Wing Shya was coming. I immediately canceled my schedule and went to meet him. He was born in 1964, but honestly, he looked unbelievably young for his age. He had long straight hair, a vintage black T-shirt, and this youthful energy in his eyes and overall presence. What surprised me even more was how tall he was. He looked around 180 cm, and even though I’m 176 cm myself, the height difference felt pretty noticeable.
Luckily, I got to talk with him a few times, mostly about cinematography and shooting. I also had the chance to watch his working style from less than two meters away for hours. Since I studied film photography too, it was a really unforgettable experience for me personally.
He was also working with two incredibly skilled professional assistants. The way they handled and loaded film was insanely smooth — it honestly reminded me of John Wick manipulating firearms in the movies, the same kind of precision and speed.
Anyway, he signed a photo for me that day. I thought I had lost it, but today — three years later — I randomly found it inside an old bag. So I went out and bought a beautiful high-end vintage frame that’s over 40 years old and carefully framed it.
When I watch this drama, I keep finding myself thinking of those kinds of neighborhoods from the 1990s—especially scenes where a winter rain is falling, and the whole town feels a bit eerie and slightly gloomy. What about everyone else?
Hi guys, I’m planning a Eurasian trip with my wife.
We’re thinking of starting in Japan, taking a ferry to Korea, then riding through Russia all the way to Morocco.
When I was much younger, I actually did the exact same route on a 100cc scooter. I was in my early 20s back then, so I guess my body could handle it. But after finishing the 4-month trip and returning to Japan, my neck, knees, lower back, and shoulders were completely wrecked—and honestly, I still haven’t fully recovered.
This time, I’ll be traveling with my wife, so I’m trying to make a much smarter choice.
Right now, I’m deciding between the Honda Forza 350 and the Yamaha XMAX 300. I’m also planning to upgrade the suspension (front and rear), so I’d really appreciate recommendations not just for the scooter itself, but also for suspension setups.
Ideally, I’d love to take something like an X-ADV 750, but since I’m planning to sell the bike in Africa and take a cruise back to Japan, I feel like a more affordable 300cc scooter makes more sense.
For reference, I’m 176 cm and my wife is 173 cm.
What would you recommend for this kind of long-distance trip? And what suspension upgrades would you suggest?
Please help. My back feels fine normally, but when I ride my PCX 125, it hurts a lot. What can I do to prevent the pain? Please let me know a solution.
