Korean Job Discussion Forums

Komichi · Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Location: Piano Street, Seoul

Anybody know of a motorcycle shop around Jongno?

thekingofdisco · Joined: 29 Oct 2004

erm how about twaegero? very close and has loads of bike shops.

SeoulFinn · Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Location: 1h from Seoul

Quest for better lights and security(?)

I've replaced my scoot's original headlight bulb (H4 35W) with a more powerful one (H4 55/60W) and got pretty good results. I did this for better visibility and so that cars front of me might spot me earlier and my chances ending up in an early grave would decrease by a fraction of a percent.

My rear light isn't too bright. Especially when it's raining a lot like it does these days. The brake light is okay, but the "running light(?)" isn't that bright. My turning signals/blinkers are extremely bright and they literally lit up the night when used. I was thinking if I could easily mod my blinkers for better visibility as well.

If anyone knows how I can make the following modification I'd really appreciate it. I'm not sure of the term but I think it's called "American blinkers" or something like that. What I'd like to do is this:

1) while ignition is on: ALL FOUR blinkers are LIT CONSTANTLY (not blinking)
2) while turning: the blinkers on that side blink, but on the other side they STAY LIT all the time.

I was wondering if I need a new relay/control box that works in opposite cycle than the current one?

Old box - Switch OFF = open circuit = no blinking ; switch ON = closed circuit = blink! blink!
New box - Switch OFF = closed circuit = blink! blink! ; switch ON = open circuit = no blinking.

Wait a minute... do I actually need a three phase control box to achieve what I'm looking for? Aargh... help!

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I'm in the process of buying a 125.

How do I go about getting insurance for it?

Metsuke · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

You can get insurance at pretty much any bike shop.

Get your butt over to the expats motorcycle thread though Tiger.

See you there.

togoastray · Joined: 27 Dec 2006

I thought this was the motorcycle thread?? Is there another one?[/quote]

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

IlIlNine · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo

Obviously it depends on your history, age, bike, etc. Should be somewhere less than 400,000 a year for insurance.

Your bike needs a plate, sure... that means it needs to be registered.

If you have insurance but no licence, it's wasted money 'cause the insurance company won't help you in the event of an accident.

oilers4ever · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Location: Busan

deizio · Joined: 15 Jun 2007

from what i was told when i registered, registration is a lot cheaper if you claim the bike was sold for 499,999 or less. i did so and paid 2900won (yup, 3 bucks). i've heard of people paying 75,000 to register bikes.

buying from a foreigner can be trickier as you are technically required to produce namestamps (dojang). if you can convince your seller to come with you to your local office to complete the formalities, it could save you a lot of grief by popping into a dojang shop together first if you dont have them. make sure you know what your korean names are first

Anyone recommend a good mechanic near COEX/daechi area? I bought a 125 daelim, should probably get the filters, plugs etc replaced.

oilers4ever · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Location: Busan

i was wondering also, is there a limit to where you can drive full-sized motorbikes in Korea? like can you go anywhere throughout the country?
reason i ask is because i never see any motorcycles on the major highways between cities and at toll booths

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

oilers4ever · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Location: Busan

is the registration fee or taxes on the bike, a percentage of what you paid for the bike itself? i know back home in canada, the DMV charges you different amounts depending on what you paid for the bike on the bill of sale

what would i be paying for a 5,000,000 won bike? can i get him to just write a lower amount on the bill of sale?

Richard Krainium · Joined: 12 Jan 2006

shetan · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Location: In front of my PC.

Ok i just got a used scooter but lacks a bit of power...

Can anyone recommend any decent places to get a service done around itaewon/ haebangchon area? Or is it best in the bike area with all the shops?

that guy at Noksapyeong seems to add a 50% surcharge for being white!!

quoted me 80,000 won to check the bike and change the timing belt... can it really be that expensive???