Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Psilo]

Hey guys, I heard Americans need their drivers licenses apostilled now in order to swap them for a Korean license. I was wondering if I should do this in America before I come to Korea and if that is even an option.. or if I should just go to the American embassy once I get over there and figure it out then? I want to be driving within a couple weeks of getting there.

[darkjedidave]

So, when's the last time you guys have been out riding? Seems like forever for me (mid/late November) I have a Hyosung GT650 and Honda Shadow, the slick salt and ice in spots is just not worth the risk for me on heavy bikes....

[andrewchon]

Last rode on the first heavy snow day (mid Dec). Fell down and got myself a lumbago. Took physio for three weeks. Broke the gear pedal. Cost me $170 to replace that.

[joesp]

been dry enough for a while. Been riding okay last week. but snow is scheduled for this Monday and a few days thereafter so I won't be riding then.

[globusmonkey]

[joesp]

[andrewchon]

Lumbago is strain and sprain of lumbar spine. I think it's also called lower back muscle spasm.

[joesp]

Today I:

1) hate those city street cleaning employees who throw snow onto the roads, making my rides more dangerous

2) hate taxi drivers

[joesp]

got a flat on the Honda CBF 125. Paid 25,000 출장비 (dispatch fee) just to have air pumped in ... no motorcycle shops by 청담 station, so ... then 30,000 to put in a new tube.

I knew something was wrong, but didn't figure out it was a flat until it got serious. I didn't really want to push it all the way back across the river, nor ride it on the rim.

Everybody else is dead! I figure I can update stupid stuff like this until you all get back on your bikes. Don't you have any long johns people??

[jonpurdy]

You guys have to live in Busan or the south. Riding all year round with barely any snow at all! And it's a lot quicker to get out of Busan and Ulsan to the twisties than out of Seoul.

[IlIlNine]

I was always jealous of people living outside of Seoul -- it's such a big hassle fighting the traffing in and out of the city on a weekend.

I sold my bike, sadly - due to marriage... but I was thinking today how cool it would be to pick up a 1000cc sport bike... in the meantime, can anyone recommend any good places to rent?

[joesp]

as for the marriage/anti-cycling thing ... yeah, I honestly do get it.
On the other hand, I don't know where you live, but a bike is great for commuting, and should be kept, but a 1000 cc is a little too much for the Korean roads. (context: my officetel-mate had to sell his Hayabusa saying it was just too powerful, and my brother's little 125 maneauvers better than a bicycle between all the lines of cars here in Seoul; I have compromised with a 250)

[darkjedidave]

I find the 650GT to be the perfect fit for me in Seoul, slightly less maneuverable than my 125 Troy was, but the ability to get out of the way in a split second makes up for it. My buddy rides a Shadow 1100 and say he will never go back to his 750 Kawi. To each their own, I guess.
Hope you''re able to buy another bike soon I|I|line, must be odd being the OP and rideless You could try here http://www.r-rentcar.com/ or here http://www.eggmoto.com/default/scooter/price.php?topmenu=2

[IlIlNine]

[joesp]

You guys can all call me inexperienced .... I have never ridden anything bigger than a 250, the thought still scares me ... they just look too big and powerful.