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Bikes in Korea - black market or joyriders?

 
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Sophocles



Joined: 15 Mar 2007
Location: MetroSeoul

PostPosted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Bikes in Korea - black market or joyriders? Reply with quote

I've personally had 2 bikes stolen in the 1.5 years I've been here. I have 2 friends who have also had bikes stolen here, too. What's with that? I don't remember bikes being stolen this frequently back home.

Is it just me or is it more popular here?

Who is doing it? Kids or scam artists?
What do they do with the bikes? Sell them? Ride them?
Are U-locks really that much better to protect your bike?
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uberscheisse



Joined: 02 Dec 2003
Location: japan is better than korea.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i was told by a young guy i know that scooters are often sold on the internet, and that the scooter i paid 450,000 for used could be got for 100,000. he sorta scoffed at me for paying so much.
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there insurance available for motorbikes that covers theft?
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