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gigijones
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 Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: scoop on motorcycling? |
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i'll be arriving soon and want some info on riding in korea.
1. does the government require a motorcycle license?
2. for what engine size does the government require a license?
3. do i need insurance?
4. advice on riding?
i've already visited 1stopkorea.com but looking for more info. if anyone can provide me with further advice, tips, or helpful websites to refer - much appreciated.
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Hyeon Een
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: scoop on motorcycling? |
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| gigijones wrote: |
i'll be arriving soon and want some info on riding in korea.
1. does the government require a motorcycle license?
2. for what engine size does the government require a license?
3. do i need insurance?
4. advice on riding?
i've already visited 1stopkorea.com but looking for more info. if anyone can provide me with further advice, tips, or helpful websites to refer - much appreciated.
thanks! |
1 and 2. For anything less than 50cc no licence is required.
For 50c-124cc a car licence at least is required.
125cc+ You should have a bike licence.
3. Umm probably
4. If you're in Seoul maybe get a bike. If you're anywhere else definitely get a bike. I have an old beatup 125cc Daelim VS but its great. There's lots of beautiful places to go in Korea.
Oh and most bikes 125cc or less don't have plates and aren't registered. They should be, but it doesn't seem to matter with older less powerful bikes. I
Anyway have the Hyosung GV650? I want one.. |
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kimchi_pizza
Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Location: "Get back on the bus! Here it comes!"
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: scoop on motorcycling? |
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| Hyeon Een wrote: |
| gigijones wrote: |
i'll be arriving soon and want some info on riding in korea.
1. does the government require a motorcycle license?
2. for what engine size does the government require a license?
3. do i need insurance?
4. advice on riding?
i've already visited 1stopkorea.com but looking for more info. if anyone can provide me with further advice, tips, or helpful websites to refer - much appreciated.
thanks! |
1 and 2. For anything less than 50cc no licence is required.
For 50c-124cc a car licence at least is required.
125cc+ You should have a bike licence.
3. Umm probably
4. If you're in Seoul maybe get a bike. If you're anywhere else definitely get a bike. I have an old beatup 125cc Daelim VS but its great. There's lots of beautiful places to go in Korea.
Oh and most bikes 125cc or less don't have plates and aren't registered. They should be, but it doesn't seem to matter with older less powerful bikes. I
Anyway have the Hyosung GV650? I want one.. |
1. Not sure what an international license will cover, but you you need a license to operate ANY motor vehicle in Korea.
2. A Korean license obtained by showing your native country's license (kinda depends on your country/state of origin) + and a small computerized test will allow you to ride a scooter or motorcycle up 125cc.
3. Yes, you need insurance BUT it only covers the other party or vehicle. Insurance companies refuse to cover the motorcycle or you. (Hence be sure to be covered by the school's health insurance!)
4. Know the road rules. You can buy an English manual at a local Korean "DMV". Must study it and take a larger written test and road test for a license to operate a motorcycle 250cc or higher. And bascially familiarize yourself with the locals way of driving for better and worse, don't be a hot-head, and relax and enjoy the ride. |
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aldershot
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: scoop on motorcycling? |
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| kimchi_pizza wrote: |
| 4. Know the road rules. |
The rules are: there are no rules.  |
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Cerebroden
Joined: 27 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: scoop on motorcycling? |
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| aldershot wrote: |
| kimchi_pizza wrote: |
| 4. Know the road rules. |
The rules are: there are no rules. |
Agreed, when in Seoul and on 2 wheels there is no reason to stop until you get to your destination. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:28 am Post subject: |
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| Another reason we need a sticky stucky stookey on bikes. |
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butlerian
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:45 am Post subject: |
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| My Korean girlfriend tells me that motorbikes aren't allowed on the highways here in Korea - is this really true?? |
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SuperFly
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| yes it's painfully true. |
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mack the knife
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 2:21 am Post subject: |
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| yes it's painfully true. |
Can you even imagine the carnage if they were? The highways would end up looking like some post apocalyptic nightmare war zone straight out of Mad Max. |
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SuperFly
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 2:33 am Post subject: |
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| mack the knife wrote: |
Can you even imagine the carnage if they were? The highways would end up looking like some post apocalyptic nightmare war zone straight out of Mad Max. |
Sounds painful 
Masterblaster!! |
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Cerebroden
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: |
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| its only because most of the bikes don't have the power to manuever on a highway... you let the 10 guys with litre bikes on the highway and it opens the door for every other schmuch that has a 49cc pink scooter tryin to nudge his piecer over 40kph to get on and create chaos |
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SuperFly
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:51 am Post subject: |
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The OP in this thread asked for advice and tips. Lets sticky to the subject - bwahahaha!  |
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