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Skaborough
Joined: 03 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto, ON
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 Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject: Motorbikes... |
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Hey,
I did a search already, but didn't find the answer I was looking for. I am interested in getting a motorbike and liscence when I land in Korea. I do not have a liscence in Canada, nor do I have a drivers liscence (I let it lapse, as I live in cities and haven't needed one in 6 years).
What the deal with getting a motorbike liscence from scratch? I checked out info at the ministry for getting a car liscence, but didn't see anything for bikes.
Appreciate any help you can give.
Payce[/i] |
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ariellowen
Joined: 19 Apr 2006
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Juregen
Joined: 30 May 2006
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Do you mean a moped or a motorbike? |
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Skaborough
Joined: 03 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto, ON
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| Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| ariellowen wrote: |
| You don't need anything but the bike. No documents, no papers, no helmet, no plate on the back. Just try not to get killed. Try getting a used Daelim 125, they are cheap and sufficient. Have fun. |
Seriously?!?! I can just jump on a motorbike and giv'er? That kinda scares me...
Is that why you can't take them on the highways? I read an older thread about bikes not being allowed on toll highways.
Why do I get the impression riding a motorbike in Korea is going to be one of the dumber things I've ever done, lol...
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Juregen
Joined: 30 May 2006
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Motorbikes in Korea use their directional indicators (both of them) to tell all the cars they are coming .....
Instead of just driving safely ....
People tend not to follow certain safety rules. |
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Seani
Joined: 05 Aug 2006
Location: Chuncheon
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I have been riding bikes for a long time...dang near 30 years! Still have my old Ducati at home in Australia....love it!
Been in Chuncheon for 3 months now...and seen 4 bike accidents in that time....cars just don't see them! I wouldn't ride here!
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Hyeon Een
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| Seani wrote: |
I have been riding bikes for a long time...dang near 30 years! Still have my old Ducati at home in Australia....love it!
Been in Chuncheon for 3 months now...and seen 4 bike accidents in that time....cars just don't see them! I wouldn't ride here!
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I only ride a 90cc scooter, and in town its a blast. I fly past everyone. I fit through gaps those cruisers wouldn't have a hope of fitting through. Sidewalks are my buddies, red lights are go faster signs and pedestrian crossings are my third best friends after taking a right and doing a U-ie so I can pull another right. I can do a 8,000won taxi ride in 5 minutes.
I've made the mistake of riding on the big boys roads a few times though. The roads which are 4 lane highways between cities they didn't build an expressway to yet. I was doing 70 in the right hand lane the other day when some stupidass blue car flew by me, in MY lane at more than 200k the other day. Like 4 inches from my handlebar. That scared the hell out of me. Normally I try to ride in the middle of the lane so they can't do that, but this was a terrible road and only the right hand side of the lane was drivable on my scooter (small wheels). I think I'm staying clear of the fast roads until I build up my confidence(aka stupid-factor) again. |
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Ninjorp
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
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I think Korean law requires you to have a licence and plate for anything over 50cc, that's what I was told by a Korean after riding around on a plateless 100cc scooter for a year.
You're also required to wear a helmet, I was stopped several times by police who would ask me where mine was. I'd cheerfully wave back and say "Obso!" The cop would simply stare at me for a moment and wave me on.
After having two scooters stolen, and spending a few weeks driving around on the snow and ice in the winter, I've since moved onto cars, it makes those long road trips on the secondary highways infinitely more pleasant.
I wouldn't worry so much about the rules when driving a bike, but make sure you lock it up. |
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Ninjorp
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
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| Hyeon Een wrote: |
Normally I try to ride in the middle of the lane
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Don't do that, it flies against Western training, but Korean style to to keep as much to the shoulder as possible. I took a 400K trip on a scooter and had the same experience many times. You get no respect on the highways, better to stick to the small roads if you value your life. |
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