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themechanickorea
Joined: 27 Nov 2010
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 Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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themechanickorea... do you happen to know anywhere to purchase tools for a good price? any large e-mart style tool and supply shops?
i really feel like i should be able to buy a cheap torque wrench (beam type) for around 30,000 but damned if i can find anything for less than 300,000. |
the problem with korea is that there is only areas of town with tools not one big place with all the tools. euljiro is the place to get tools in seoul. along cheongyecheon, near euljiro station and near dongdaemun and jongno. i can send you map if you pm your email.
however, average price for torque wrench in korea is about 200,000-300,000 and i know you can get it for 30$ in north america (i know so sad!). maybe it is better ordering online on US store, try harbourfreight.com. but then sometimes heavy import tax. sometimes i ask friend to order for me and mail it to me to korea as "gift" and maybe you don't pay import tax. ^^
v88: you can find a map to my store on www.themechanickorea.com. ^^ |
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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
Location: Haebangchon, Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| themechanickorea wrote: |
| BURNBURNRUBBER wrote: |
themechanickorea... do you happen to know anywhere to purchase tools for a good price? any large e-mart style tool and supply shops?
i really feel like i should be able to buy a cheap torque wrench (beam type) for around 30,000 but damned if i can find anything for less than 300,000. |
the problem with korea is that there is only areas of town with tools not one big place with all the tools. euljiro is the place to get tools in seoul. along cheongyecheon, near euljiro station and near dongdaemun and jongno. i can send you map if you pm your email. |
Oh yeah, I know that place. It's just streets filled with kiosks/half stores/adjosshi selling nothing but tools in all directions.
I got there by getting out at Jongno 3 ga, heading south to the Cheongyecheon and just walking along it on the opposite side (heading east). You can't miss it. |
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TECO
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Long Way Down - Youtube
The documentary of them riding from U.K. to South Africa is on Youtube if anyone wants to save time from downloading it.
It's pretty good, i'm half way through it right now. |
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indieROK
Joined: 16 May 2010
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hello,
Would it be possible to buy a 125cc scooter with automatic transmission in Seoul?...
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Yes, no such thing as a manual scooter. You can find 100, 110, and 125cc scoots. |
Nitpicking, but just wanted to point out that "no such thing" is not true. Certain Vespas (all vintage models and some new models) and LML scooters (based on Vespa designs) are 4 speed manual shift scooters (clutch and twist shift on left handlebar). Lots of PX125 and 50special Vespas and LML/Stellas around Seoul which are manual shift. |
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jonpurdy
Joined: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Ulsan
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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| TECO wrote: |
Long Way Down - Youtube
The documentary of them riding from U.K. to South Africa is on Youtube if anyone wants to save time from downloading it. |
Oh man, I just watched the first episode and it looks extremely good. (Downloaded the full series from thepiratebay.org.)
On another note, I'm thinking about riding from Busan to Seoul and back during my extra vacation days. Is it doable in February? Or is Seoul simply too cold for that sort of extended ride? Also, how long would it take? I've heard anywhere from 7.5 hours to 14 hours. |
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BURNBURNRUBBER
Joined: 03 May 2010
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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i'm getting so sick of people's carelessness with my stuff... 
it doesn't matter where i park my bike (almost exclusively fancy underground parking), someone will mess with it, move it, sit on it, screw with the mirrors, spit on it, bump it with their car, put garbage on it...
i'm doing some work on my bike now and i have borrowed a scooter in the meantime. it belongs to my ex-gf and it's brand new, so i'm trying to use it sparingly and be sure i return it in pristine condition. i've driven it about 5 times in 2 months and someone has already broken the rear blinker and last night i noticed someone has apparently knocked it over and scratched the crap out of an entire side... (no cctv)
i watched a cctv video the other day of some ***** dragging the scooter out of a spot (into a place where it is impossible to remove and will definitely get hit by the next parking car) so that he could park there... even though about 10 meters away, there were loads of spots...
what is wrong with these people? why is there no respect for other peoples property here? i dealt with this kind of stuff a little with my car at home, but not nearly to this extent...
anyway... i'd recommend everyone to always try to park in direct view of a cctv camera and get an alarm... it still won't do too much, i'm sure, but it might deter the idiots a little... and you may be able to track them down and make them pay.
enough venting...
it's getting warmer...  |
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digitalmk
Joined: 04 Sep 2010
Location: Uijeongbu
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject: Getting Motorcycle Gear, Pre-Korea. |
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So, I'm confirmed for coming over to Korea at the end of the month and I'm working on getting some gear together. However, I just want to double check what is available over there and what I should get here (U.S.)
So far, I have boots and gloves. I have a big foot (13) and figured best to get the boots here for sure.
I'm 5' 11", and a bigger guy (225lb). Should I go ahead and get pants and a jacket here? Should I get a helmet? My head is a XL in most brands, XXL in one.
Thanks for any help you can provide! |
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AnsanAnswers
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Getting Motorcycle Gear, Pre-Korea. |
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| digitalmk wrote: |
So, I'm confirmed for coming over to Korea at the end of the month and I'm working on getting some gear together. However, I just want to double check what is available over there and what I should get here (U.S.)
So far, I have boots and gloves. I have a big foot (13) and figured best to get the boots here for sure.
I'm 5' 11", and a bigger guy (225lb). Should I go ahead and get pants and a jacket here? Should I get a helmet? My head is a XL in most brands, XXL in one.
Thanks for any help you can provide! |
I use a shop in the motorcycle area of Seoul and have been able to get all of the gear that I need. If they don't have your size in stock they can order it for you and will even ship it to your home to save you a trip.
You can take a look at their selection and get their contact info on my website. Just click the link below and choose 'Motorcycle Accessories' from the list:
http://www.ansananswers.com/Shopping/index.html
or check out their online store here:
http://www.woosinshop.co.kr/
Good luck with your move. I highly recommend going to AAA before you leave and getting an international driver's permit. Eventually you'll want to get a Korean license, but this will keep you legal for a while. |
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digitalmk
Joined: 04 Sep 2010
Location: Uijeongbu
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I got my international driver's permit today! So now both my driver's license and international driver's permit have the M endorsement. 
Thanks for the info on the store in Seoul and your website! How do prices compare generally? Prices much more in Korea than here in the States, or about equal? |
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themechanickorea
Joined: 27 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:31 am Post subject: |
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ansananswers, i wanted to pm you but i can't until I make 25 posts. i am new to the forum so i'm not there yet.
do you mind if i put a link to your site on my site? i like your information about woosinshop too. thanks! |
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AnsanAnswers
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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| themechanickorea wrote: |
ansananswers, i wanted to pm you but i can't until I make 25 posts. i am new to the forum so i'm not there yet.
do you mind if i put a link to your site on my site? i like your information about woosinshop too. thanks! |
That would be great. If you want to put together some information about yourself and your services I can add you to our site as well.
You can e-mail me here: answers (@) ansananswers (.) com |
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mattdsoares
Joined: 04 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| Also, are the chances that your scooter will be stolen high in Seoul if you leave it parked somewhere outside everyday (for example, near a subway station) and go to work? |
Funny story about that. In addition to my Mirage I have a little 50cc scooter I use to putter around. I part it behind my apartment in a little driveway. I always locked it up. One day I forgot and was going to work and noticed it was gone. I thought my friends played a joke on me but then I found it 2 builds over. The front panel was cracked and had been pulled back. It was obvious someone tried to hotwire it and failed and left it a couple buildings away.
I then discovered that it had a steering lock, so if anyone thought it hotwiring it again and driving away they'd only be able to go in circles. Since then I've had no problems. I often rode it to the subway and left it there all day, though make sure you have a way to lock it, either a disc lock, chain, or steering lock. A small scooter is a prime target for what little theft there is here as a 50cc doesn't need to be registered and scooters are more accessible and easier to just hop on and ride away than a bike. |
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v88
Joined: 28 Feb 2010
Location: here
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| indieROK wrote: |
Nitpicking, but just wanted to point out that "no such thing" is not true. Certain Vespas (all vintage models and some new models) and LML scooters (based on Vespa designs) are 4 speed manual shift scooters (clutch and twist shift on left handlebar). Lots of PX125 and 50special Vespas and LML/Stellas around Seoul which are manual shift. |
Good to know. I've never had the chance to ride a Vespa.
I suppose also the delivery bikes (Citi Ace 110) could also fall into the semi automatic category as they have a 4 step rotary transmission (Which you must shift with your foot but do not need to use a clutch) like the Honda Super Cub. |
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TECO
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:27 am Post subject: |
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| Also, are the chances that your scooter will be stolen high in Seoul if you leave it parked somewhere outside everyday (for example, near a subway station) and go to work? |
Funny story about that. In addition to my Mirage I have a little 50cc scooter I use to putter around. I part it behind my apartment in a little driveway. I always locked it up. One day I forgot and was going to work and noticed it was gone. I thought my friends played a joke on me but then I found it 2 builds over. The front panel was cracked and had been pulled back. It was obvious someone tried to hotwire it and failed and left it a couple buildings away.
I then discovered that it had a steering lock, so if anyone thought it hotwiring it again and driving away they'd only be able to go in circles. Since then I've had no problems. I often rode it to the subway and left it there all day, though make sure you have a way to lock it, either a disc lock, chain, or steering lock. A small scooter is a prime target for what little theft there is here as a 50cc doesn't need to be registered and scooters are more accessible and easier to just hop on and ride away than a bike. |
This actually happened to me once, but not in Seoul. Parked my bike out on the street after staying at a friends house. Went out the next morning and my scooter was GONE!
I never did get it back. |
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alljokingaside
Joined: 17 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:05 am Post subject: |
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| curious- heard the IDL isn't good in korea (forum post), not with a 1000cc. this true? if so, is there a volume limit on engine size with the IDL or is it across the board? |
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