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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| oilers4ever wrote: |
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 |
You are correct. You can't ride a motorcycle on an expressway. It's not always clear, but generally there are signs indicating that you're not allowed to enter.
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oilers4ever
Joined: 04 Oct 2006
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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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? |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| oilers4ever wrote: |
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? |
Correct again. I've heard this is possible, but when I bought my bike (new) I wasn't going to ask for a different receipt. A used bike? Sure, save yourself a chunk of change.
I vaguely recall I paid about 5% or so of the total purchase for registration tax. |
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shetan
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Location: In front of my PC.
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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??? |
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cangel
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: Jeonju, S. Korea
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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On a nice twisty track?
Despite battery technology advancing quite rapidly, it'll still be quite some time before they get the weight down enough for them to power motorcycles with the range, speed, and agility of gasoline powered ones.
I could see a kind of electric-city-commuter quad though... kind of like a smart car, I quess... |
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unplugged_boy
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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Hey fellow ex-pat bikers...
I'm selling a 2001 Hyosung 125cc EXIV. It's one of those crotch rockets that you see on the road with stickers that say "Yamuda" on it. I have rode it for a year and its time for someone else to enjoy it. It's pretty quick and you won't have any worries about big buses tailgating or overtaking you. 
There is some issues with paint on the tank and there is some damage to the fairings. I was thinking about ripping it all off and going street fighter style. Then again.. it is too much hassle for me.
here is the link for more info:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=94867 |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| What's the most powerful bike someone can ride without a motorbike licence? |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:18 am Post subject: |
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| What's the most powerful bike someone can ride without a motorbike licence? |
Good question! Good Answer:
The Aprilia RS-125! A baby italian sportsbike that runs about 20 odd HP out of a 2-stroke 125cc motor. The one pictured is a 2007. 2001-2002s go for about 2 mil. |
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cangel
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: Jeonju, S. Korea
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| rocklee wrote: |
| What's the most powerful bike someone can ride without a motorbike licence? |
Good question! Good Answer:
The Aprilia RS-125! A baby italian sportsbike that runs about 20 odd HP out of a 2-stroke 125cc motor. The one pictured is a 2007. 2001-2002s go for about 2 mil. |
So basically a 125cc bike? That's like a Hyosung 125cc GTR right? |
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SeoulFinn
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: 1h from Seoul
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Only 20 some horses at this time and age? But didn't 125cc 2-cycle engines have around 30 in them already in 1990s? I seem to remember that my friends "Honda NSR 125 R" had 30+ hp and this was way back in time. It was fast as well with top speed 160 kph when hugging the tank behind the windshield. (Ok, the real speed may have been 150.)
Personally I have ridden Yamaha RF 125 LC YPVS (24 or 28 hp), Yamaha TZR 125 (28 hp?), Kawasaki AR 125 (24 hp?), Honda NS 125 and the already mentioned NSR 125 R.
Hm, maybe I should try to find Honda NSR 125 R from somewhere and tune it up a bit. Hey, I think it is faster than Hyosung Comet with 250cc engine! |
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foundationef
Joined: 25 May 2007
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| Does anybody know anything about those vintage looking honda motorcycles that I see around? they look like old bikes from the 70's. Any ideas on costs, or where I could get my hands on one would be appreciated. |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:22 am Post subject: |
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| Anyone know of some good dealerships in the Hongdae/Shinchon area? |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| Anyone know of some good dealerships in the Hongdae/Shinchon area? |
What are you looking for? There's a KTM dealer near Hongkik Station.
If you're looking for a scooter, just scout around your neighborhood. They're all pretty much the same. Look at the catalogue, make a deal.
Didn't you say you bought a 125cc motorcycle recently? |
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