Korean Job Discussion Forums

[oregonjoy]

I'm looking for one. I think they are 125 cc.

Saw a beautiful one w/green tank last week. The tank also said, "Hi-Performance."

Any tips on a cycle shop in Seoul where I can find a used one? I live way out in Chuncheon, so will I have to get it shipped there.

Also, I'm thinking it's good to get a Korean bike for repair reasons?

Any thots. Anyone have 1 of these.

Lastly, do I need a license/insurance for a cycle 125 and under? Not clear on this.

[Bibbitybop]

Look through the "official motorcycle/scooter thread" in off topics for license info, it's all been covered before.

Someone may know about the bike, too.

[nathanrutledge]

Yes, you need insurance. Yes, you need a license, but only a regular korean drivers license, not a motorcycle endorsement as it's under 125.

[john]

You will get a lot more bike if you get a Honda CBR 125.

Many people say that the Korean bikes are cheaper to maintain which is true on a per service cost, but the Korean bikes needs much much more maintainance. A Korean bike needs the oil changed every 500 - 700 kilometers and lets say the price is 5000 won ... well the Honda oil change cycle is 3000 - 5000 kilometers at a cost of around 12000 won (my shop charges 11,800). At the low end, comparing 500 to 3000 kilomets that is a 6 to 1 ration. At 700 to 3000 it is still a 4.2 to 1 ratio.

In general terms just for oil changes a Honda will cost 12000 won evey 3000 kilometers and a Korean bike will cost at least 20,000 won every 3000 kilometers.

Imported parts from Japan are likely to be more expensive than for local Korean parts.

[joesunsangnim]

I'll vouch for the fact that a korean bike is easier to maintain. I just got a new chinese bike and it took a week for my local shop to get a new odometer. I only bought the bike because its the longest bike you can buy and Im 6'8''. if I wernt in that predicament then I would've gone korean for the ease factor.

[mark.walters2]

[inyofase]

The oil change interval depends on the oil you use, not whether the bike is Japanese or Korean. If you use good synth or syth blend oil the interval is increased.

Korean bikes are cheap and easy to maintain. Almost any mechanic can fix your problems. The different models share many components so parts are easy to get.

Korean bikes do have a reputation for lower quality as far as engine and transmissions.