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BS.Dos.
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: Scooter Query |
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I've been thinking about buying a Scooter for running around on. Just wanted to know what you need to ride one legally in Korea (as in license, insurance, road tax etc)
Also, where's the best place to pick one up second-hand? (I live 30-minutes from Daegu/Pusan/Masan so info for the Seoul area etc wouldn't be that useful) Ideally, I like to buy a Zoomer. Does anyone know where I might be able to pick one?
Thanks in advance. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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You're supposed to have a drivers' license (even if just from home) and a helmet. That's all the legal requirements.
Any scooter shop in any town will have used scooters. Just drop in and point.
Some advice: Stay off the streets--too dangerous. Ride on the sidewalk where it's safe. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
You're supposed to have a drivers' license (even if just from home) and a helmet. That's all the legal requirements.
Any scooter shop in any town will have used scooters. Just drop in and point.
Some advice: Stay off the streets--too dangerous. Ride on the sidewalk where it's safe. |
Go ahead and get pulled over with just a regular DL from home. You'll pay thousands of dollars in fines.
You must have a Korean DL or an International DL accompanied by your home DL. You can ride up to 249cc with that, anything 250cc or over requires a motorcycle endorsement (on the K-DL or the Intl and home DL).
Read through the "Official Motorcycle/Scooter thread" in off topic. |
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
You're supposed to have a drivers' license (even if just from home) and a helmet. That's all the legal requirements.
Any scooter shop in any town will have used scooters. Just drop in and point.
Some advice: Stay off the streets--too dangerous. Ride on the sidewalk where it's safe. |
Go ahead and get pulled over with just a regular DL from home. You'll pay thousands of dollars in fines. |
Maybe.. I've been pulled over at least a dozen times and it's never been a problem. Maybe the cops aren't enforcing, or they aren't aware of the law. I usually just give my US license, but sometimes I've not even had that. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:47 am Post subject: |
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| Qinella wrote: |
| Bibbitybop wrote: |
| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
You're supposed to have a drivers' license (even if just from home) and a helmet. That's all the legal requirements.
Any scooter shop in any town will have used scooters. Just drop in and point.
Some advice: Stay off the streets--too dangerous. Ride on the sidewalk where it's safe. |
Go ahead and get pulled over with just a regular DL from home. You'll pay thousands of dollars in fines. |
Maybe.. I've been pulled over at least a dozen times and it's never been a problem. Maybe the cops aren't enforcing, or they aren't aware of the law. I usually just give my US license, but sometimes I've not even had that. |
Yes, in practice, it is lax enforcement.
Here is info on the law:
http://english.seoul.go.kr/residents/transport/trans_07driv_01.html
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| To drive in Korea with your state-issued driver�s license, you have to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country before coming to Korea. Be sure to get your IDP before leaving your home as it must be issued in your home country. An IDP is not a license itself, merely a piece of paper that translates your information into the local language. If you are stopped by law enforcement officials here, you must present both your IDP and your state-issued license. The IDP is valid just for one year. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:00 am Post subject: |
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| While it is possible my info is outdated, Q's response says it isn't. |
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cornie_man
Joined: 31 Jul 2005
Location: Sparkling in Korea
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| Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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My advice is, if you are in Changnyeong, buy yourself something reliable and a bit faster than a scooter. There are a lot of good roads in your neck of the woods. Head to Daegu and check out what's lined up along motorcycle street and get a better idea of what you want.
Also, when looking at bikes, steer clear of the much coveted EXIV Yamaha R1 clone as every one I have see has either blown a motor, vibrated pieces off it or cost the owner somewhere in the order of what they paid for it in running repairs. Try for a Daelim VF for reliability or go for something Japanese (need to order up an international permit) and a bit bigger.
Good luck |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Daelim Forte 125cc all the way.
It's a fabulous machine. Had one for several years, until it was stolen. I miss that machine. Rock solid, cheap repairs, stable -- just a wonderful overall scooter.
I own a Judd 125, and it's OK, but I'm far too big for it, so it doesn't feel as stable at speed. |
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boogiet
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:22 pm Post subject: Hee hee that's crazy. |
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Hahaha dude where do you get that if you get caught you'll be fined 'thousands of dollars'?!??! Anybody who's been pulled over without a license knows that's bullpoop.
BTW I think I may have to sell my little beauty. It's a Daerim Messagi. I paid 600, would accept 4-500. I live in Seoul, you could ride it down I gues..
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huffdaddy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:44 am Post subject: |
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| Qinella wrote: |
Maybe.. I've been pulled over at least a dozen times and it's never been a problem. Maybe the cops aren't enforcing, or they aren't aware of the law. I usually just give my US license, but sometimes I've not even had that. |
A dozen times? I suppose maybe it wasn't the alcohol. You're just a shitty driver. |
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