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Positive Realist
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 Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject: Where To Buy A Crotch Rocket / Power Bike |
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Hi everyone,
I live in Cheonan and am looking to buy a Yamuda EXIV (125cc) or something similar. I'd like a new one, so I'm looking for a store, not an individual seller. Looks like I'm going to have to buy it in Seoul, though I don't know where to look. Any info. would be great.
Thanks in advance! |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Chungmuro in Seoul is the district for bike shops. You'll find a pocket rocket around there... |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Where To Buy A Crotch Rocket / Power Bike |
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| Positive Realist wrote: |
Hi everyone,
I live in Cheonan and am looking to buy a Yamuda EXIV (125cc) or something similar. I'd like a new one, so I'm looking for a store, not an individual seller. Looks like I'm going to have to buy it in Seoul, though I don't know where to look. Any info. would be great.
Thanks in advance! |
I hate to sound like a douche, but seriously - an Exiv/Yamuda is hardly a crotch rocket and is certainly not a power bike. It's an uncomfortable slow heavy bike which has the unfortunate distinction of being a Korean highschooler's ride of choice.
If you value your self-image at all, you'd avoid like the plague. Try for a Hyosung comet, the hyosung 125cc supermoto, the Daelim VJF-i, ... but for all that's holy, avoid the Yamuda. |
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Positive Realist
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Knew I was going to get a response like the one seen above; and while I appreciate your opinion, I've done my homework and am buying one regardless. Know where I can get one? |
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simIAN
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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I'm thinking fo buying one of those wierd 'madaxe' or is it 'madass' 125cc kinda hybrid bikes.
Anyone got any info on them..? Horsepower, max speed, durabiltiy etc...
I think they're about a mil Won brand new(ish)
Oh and another question if you don't mind. I'e heard I can ride a 125cc without a driving liscence from my home country or Korea. Is this true...? I never got a driver's liscence back home for a car or a bike.... |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Wow you posted like a second before me...
How is the bike? how fast? What's the ride like? How much did it cost..? Fuel efficient...?
etc...? |
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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Is it a good idea to *learn* how to drive a motorcycle in Korea? I've always wanted one and am thinking about it more seriously now. I don't have a motorcycle back home and have never so much as been on one before, nor do I know much about them but I'm going to do a lot of research before I get started.
I'd like to echo the guy's question about licensing here, and also ask whether or not there are any training programmes available for new riders offered at the DMV as there are back home?
Any information is great. |
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simIAN
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
They are heaps of fun to ride. They do not come with a fuel gauge so I would watch your gas. Mine has a custom fuel gauge and oil cooler on it that happened to be on the bike when I got it off passo. The fuel economy is good on it. A full fill (I coasted down the hill to Anyang with no gas to the service station) costs 7200 won, and as a rule of thumb I would say you should fill up every 120 km or so. I have not really tested my mileage yet, as I was fortunate enough to have the custom gas gauge on it, so I just fill up when I think it is low. The frame doubles as a gas tank too which is nifty and cuts down on weight. You definately get lots of attetnion from random Agishi's with this beast, which is totally sweet! But seriously it turns heads as it is kinda rare. A week after I got mine my mate picked one up for himself. We are in a gang now. I carry a board with a spike driven through the end with me, he has a lead pipe. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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simIAN -
How much did it cost...?
Do you need a liscence to ride one...?
I rode a Yamaha tzr 125cc with power valve, de reg exhaust etc on my 'provisional liscence back home which s legal in uk so I can handle one fine, but I wan to be legal in Korea so I need to know.... |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Positive Realist wrote: |
| Knew I was going to get a response like the one seen above; and while I appreciate your opinion, I've done my homework and am buying one regardless. Know where I can get one? |
You said 'or similar' ..
look up the bikes I suggested, all of them are much better. I'm not against the Yamuda because it's a 125, I'm against it mostly because there are much better options available.
As for where.. yeah, Yamudas are so plentiful that a walk around the neighborhood bike shops should be enough. Even if they don't have one, a friendly chat with the mechanic or owner should set you in the right direction. The advantage is then that you can get the guy you got it from service it.
As suggested above, the internet is a good resource - these kind of bikes also come up on this site's buy&sell forum once in a while. Put up a WTB and see if you get any hits. But, make sure you know how to spot a lemon, because if you buy off the 'net, there's no recourse if something goes wrong.
Anyways, whatever you do, it's a 125, so make sure you get it plated, have the appropriate license, and get insurance. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| IlIlNine wrote: |
| Positive Realist wrote: |
| Knew I was going to get a response like the one seen above; and while I appreciate your opinion, I've done my homework and am buying one regardless. Know where I can get one? |
You said 'or similar' ..
look up the bikes I suggested, all of them are much better. I'm not against the Yamuda because it's a 125, I'm against it mostly because there are much better options available.
As for where.. yeah, Yamudas are so plentiful that a walk around the neighborhood bike shops should be enough. Even if they don't have one, a friendly chat with the mechanic or owner should set you in the right direction. The advantage is then that you can get the guy you got it from service it.
As suggested above, the internet is a good resource - these kind of bikes also come up on this site's buy&sell forum once in a while. Put up a WTB and see if you get any hits. But, make sure you know how to spot a lemon, because if you buy off the 'net, there's no recourse if something goes wrong.
Anyways, whatever you do, it's a 125, so make sure you get it plated, have the appropriate license, and get insurance. |
Do we need a liscence for a 125cc in Korea.
Someone please give me a link to an official answer as everyone I know has conflicting opinions.... |
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poeticjustice
Joined: 28 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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I'm looking into beginner bikes now and I blame this thread entirely for it 
Anyway, looking at the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Looks like a great bike. How much are these in Korea or what would you recommend? I think if I got a 125cc I'd grow out of it really quickly because that's just what I'm like.
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| Do we need a liscence for a 125cc in Korea. |
Listen to the Midnight Runner thing, they talk about that. The guy said that up until recently, you only needed a car licence to drive a 125cc but as of this month, they're considering requiring a specialized licence for it. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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So if I have no car license or motorcylce licence from the UK or Korea I can't ride a 125cc....?
No time to listen to MR and no audio at present anyway....
And anyone now how much Madasses cost. I was told around 1mil brand new, but surely not....? |
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