Yamaha Cares 2009

MOTORCYCLE SERVICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ONDOY


  • Yamaha Cares 2009 registration area.
  • Motorcycles and tricycles were serviced under these tents.

Updated: 19 October 2009

Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana) ravaged Metro Manila and nearby cities with strong rains and flash floods. Motorists and commuters were stranded as roads became impassable by noon. Many lives were lost and others were left homeless as their houses and personal belongings were swept away by strong flood water currents.

A week later, typhoon Pepeng (international name ) followed. Not only it drowned parts of the Northern Luzon area, but it also caused fear in the already flooded streets of Metro Manila. Like Ondoy, Pepeng left massive damage on its wake during its course in the Philippines.

Many vehicles, including motorcycles, were rendered useless because of mud-filled flood waters that reached as high as a two-storey building. A day after the storm, many of these vehicles were found disarrayed on the streets.

In an effort to help people restore their beloved Yamaha motorcycles, Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH) launched the YAMAHA CARES 2009 campaign, in early October of 2009.

ACTIVITIES:

At Yamaha Cares, we will cater to ALL Yamaha motorcycles that were affected by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. The following will be done free of charge:

  1. Oil change.
  2. Minor tuneup (air cleaner, spark plug, and carburetor clean-up).
  3. Bike wash.

SCHEDULE:

The schedule for the Yamaha Cares campaign will be as follows:

1st leg

MOTORCYCLE CARE 101
In a country like the Philippines, flashfloods during a rain storm can be a typical occurrence. Here are some tips on how to take care of your motorcycle if it experiences going under water:
  1. Remove the Sparkplug and clean.
  2. Drain the carburetor and check if it needs to be replaced.
  3. Remove the cylinder head and clean, if it is already rusty, it needs to be replaced.
  4. Dry the air filter.
  5. Drain the gasoline tank and replace the fuel.
  6. Drain and replace the engine oil. For the optimum performance of your Yamaha units, use Yamalube.
  • Date: October 6 to 7, 2009 (FINISHED)
  • Venue: Motortrade Malinta, McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City.

2nd leg:

  • Date: October 8 to 9, 2009 (FINISHED)
  • Venue: Parking area in front of Marikina City Post Office and City Hall, Marikina City.

3rd leg:

  • Date: October 10 to 11, 2009 (FINISHED)
  • Venue: Beside People's Center and in front of Cainta Municipal Hall, Cainta, Rizal.

Stay tuned as we tackle the northern Luzon area!

  • Motorcycles and tricycles fall in line, waiting to be serviced.
  • Our Yamaha motorcycle owners wait patiently for the services to be finished.
  • Oil change was one of the free services given by our mechanics.
  • This motorcycle was literally drowned in the recent flood, and was being serviced.

PHOTO GALLERY

Valenzuela. More than 250 motorcycle and tricycle units were serviced in two days.


Marikina City. Many motorcycles we've rescued were totally submerged in muddy water for days. Oil change revealed the presence of flood water in the engine. Close inspection of some units, revealed that mud hardened on some parts - frame, fuel tank, brakes and other vital parts. Several units were impossible to start.


Cainta, Rizal. The story here is no different from Valenzuela and Marikina. Many tricycle and motorcycle units were serviced. Also, J2Cab Riders Club helped our team disseminate information about our campaign to the local people.

STORIES FROM PEOPLE

  • This 15 year-old RS-100 is being used by Mr. Borbe to deliver postal mail to Marikina citizens.

Mr. Gary Borbe, a postman from Marikina City Post Office, uses a Yamaha RS-100 as his service unit to deliver post mail from his office to the residents of Marikina. The motorcycle dates back in 1994, and still exists as a living testament to Yamaha's reliability.

During the height of Typhoon Ondoy, the whole of Marikina City was flooded. The service units of the post office parked on the basement area, including his RS-100, were literally buried in mud for almost 4 days, and had to be dug out. When the motorcycle was recovered, it cannot be started. Mr Borbe had to push the motorcycle from the post office to our service area.

Three mechanics teamed to repair the motorcycle. After 5 long hours, the 2T engine roared to life, and the mechanics were successful with their job.

  • This tricycle is used by Mr. Jano to deliver goods to the local market.

Mr. Abra Jano, a tricycle driver from Cainta, Rizal, uses a Yamaha STX to deliver goods to the market.

Typhoon Ondoy drowned his tricycle unit - only the handlebars and the roof were left visible. The flood nearly ruined his unit, as the engine unpredictable shuts down while its running.

His unit was successfully serviced and is back in business.