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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:28 am Post subject: Re: Where can I find a motorcycle hagwon in Seoul? |
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| seandogg027 wrote: |
| Hi everyone. I'm new to Seoul and want to get into riding. Can anyone recommend a motorcycle school or hagwon in Seoul, preferably one that has English speaking instructors? Cheers |
I've seen this question before and never seen an answer except "not in Korea." |
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Thedudeabides
Joined: 15 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:52 am Post subject: Re: Where can I find a motorcycle hagwon in Seoul? |
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Hello all,
Moving to Ulsan in a week, and wondering what bikes to consider after arrival. I have a soft spot for the Hyosung Comet 250/650. there are also some Honda 400s that catch my eye. What other bikes should I consider?
Here are my requirements:
At least 250cc
Sportbikes are a plus, not a fan of a heavy cruiser.
Relatively cheap
Fun to ride
I have plenty of riding exp in the US, and just received the international permit w/ motorcycle endorsement. Thanks in advance to any replies.
EDIT: is there a way to read the passo site in english? http://www.passo.co.kr/ |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:38 am Post subject: |
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No English translation on passo or bikemart.
Korean bikes are cheaper than foreign bikes, and easier and cheaper to have serviced.
Make sure your home license also has a MC endorsement. Some cops think the home and Intl. licenses are only for cars and small bikes. Intl. licenses are good for all kinds of vehicles if stamped, including large bikes, cars, commercial vehicles, etc., but don't provide Hangeul translations on the IDL. |
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ricky_lamour
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: jikdongli
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Anyone know where to get a small helmet for my wife? In-store or online. I'm having trouble finding one in Uijeongbu. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| ricky_lamour wrote: |
| Anyone know where to get a small helmet for my wife? In-store or online. I'm having trouble finding one in Uijeongbu. |
Yes. Go to Toegyero 5ga. That's East of Chungmuro Station(lines 3 and 4). Exit Chungmuro and walk East/towards Dongdaemun Stadium Station. When you get to the bike shops, just choose one. My recommended one is right next to the Arai helmet shop on the left. It has a red banner sign. The daughter, YoonMi, speaks English, but if she's not there, the family is super helpful and always has good prices. |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone have any tips for handling the summer heat? Oh, it's fine when you're cruising at >100kph, but in town, it's brutal.
How d'yall stand it? |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:03 am Post subject: |
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| IlIlNine wrote: |
Anyone have any tips for handling the summer heat? Oh, it's fine when you're cruising at >100kph, but in town, it's brutal.
How d'yall stand it? |
Even cruising at 20kph is much better than dead stand still. The worst is being behind a bus's hot exhaust in the summer heat.
I have no tips. Get a summer riding jacket, or don't wear one at all. Even with shorts, shirt, no gloves and a half helmet, it's hot as shit. |
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Jove
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: Over the hill
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| Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:55 am Post subject: |
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I have to say that anyone riding around in shorts, t-shirt, and no helmet is an idiot. I've seen too many accidents in the city to risk that. I've got a mesh jacket from Fieldsheer that I ordered from the states. I also wear jeans and decent shoes. I also always wear a full-face helmet.
Am I hot at times? Sure, but it hasn't been unbearable. I do try to avoid riding between about 1 and 4 in the afternoon when its at its hottest. I also wet a bandana and wear it around my neck when it's really hot. It helps a lot. The biggest thing is trying not to get stuck at any traffic lights and if I do, I really try to stay away from buses or other big vehicles and hope there is some shade at the front of the queue.
Ride safe and wear as much of your gear as you can stand in the heat. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Jove wrote: |
| I have to say that anyone riding around in shorts, t-shirt, and no helmet is a bad ass motherfuckin' trailblazin' hoss. |
I fixed it for you.  |
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Jove
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: Over the hill
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:53 am Post subject: |
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Jove wrote:
I have to say that anyone riding around in shorts, t-shirt, and no helmet is a bad ass motherfuckin' trailblazin' hoss.
Bibbitybop wrote:
I fixed it for you. |
To each his/her own. Some may say that roadrash or brain damage makes you a "bad ass motherfuckin' trailblazin' hoss." I just prefer to take a few precautions. |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: |
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Jove wrote:
I have to say that anyone riding around in shorts, t-shirt, and no helmet is a bad ass motherfuckin' trailblazin' hoss.
Bibbitybop wrote:
I fixed it for you. |
To each his/her own. Some may say that roadrash or brain damage makes you a "bad ass motherfuckin' trailblazin' hoss." I just prefer to take a few precautions. |
By Jove!
You may be on to something there!
(apologies) |
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kimchi_pizza
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Location: "Get back on the bus! Here it comes!"
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| IlIlNine wrote: |
Anyone have any tips for handling the summer heat? Oh, it's fine when you're cruising at >100kph, but in town, it's brutal.
How d'yall stand it? |
Cruise close to the mountains and forrested areas. I love the way that cool air sweeps down the road when I go by. The best areas for that are in Gangwon-do and Chungcheongbuk-do. Or try around Taebaek. I swear I went on a road trip last summer and there's a large mountain surroundin that town. Prior to going through a mountain tunnel the sun was roasting the skin off my arms but once I entered the tunnel and into Taebaek, I was freezing my balls off and shivering. Now THAT was weird. |
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Thedudeabides
Joined: 15 Jun 2008
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
Korean bikes are cheaper than foreign bikes, and easier and cheaper to have serviced.
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Korean bikes? I'm guessing these are daelim and hyosung? Are there any others?
Anybody know of a good used bike dealer in ulsan? I know there's a thread on this somewhere, I'm just search retarded right now. |
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bdgonzales
Joined: 10 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:45 am Post subject: |
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I hear a damp t-shirt under your riding jacket helps you keep cool...
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to some information on what kind of license I need to get/how to get one in order to drive a scooter.
Thanks |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:56 am Post subject: |
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| Thedudeabides wrote: |
| Bibbitybop wrote: |
Korean bikes are cheaper than foreign bikes, and easier and cheaper to have serviced.
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Korean bikes? I'm guessing these are daelim and hyosung? Are there any others?
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Not motorcycles, just the two, maybe some others dealing scooters or something?
bdgonzales
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| I hear a damp t-shirt under your riding jacket helps you keep cool... |
If you ride in Seoul in the summer, your shirt under your jacket is always soaking wet.
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| I was wondering if anyone could direct me to some information on what kind of license I need to get/how to get one in order to drive a scooter. |
Skim through this thread (maybe page 7?) for the answers. The law is changing soon. All bikes will require a motorcycle license. Currently, 125cc and under can be ridden with a car license. Korean licenses are good. Home license WITH an international license is also valid according to the Drivers License Agency websites. |
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