Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > West and South Asia
Buying a bike in ha noi Buying a bike in ha noi
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
West and South Asia From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 31 Jan 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 4
Buying a bike in ha noi
Hi guys So I am pretty desperate for some help. I need to know if it is possible to fly into ha noi and buy two bikes and then ride to Malaysia via Cambodia and thailand. I know this is brief but thats because we have no specific plans other than start and finnish. Your help is going to make this trip happen thank you in advance.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 31 Jan 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wessex, UK
Posts: 2,136
I think this is possible, I did meet people who had got a far as Thailand on Vietnamese registered bikes and Malaysia didn't require a carnet when I was there, others might know differently.
Check out Hanoi backpackers for foreigners selling bikes.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 26 Oct 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 3
hello,

check this website for adds : vietnam motorcycles/scooters classifieds - craigslist
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 28 Nov 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 62
i just came back from 4 weeks there and bought a little honda win 110 from vietnam motorcycles. They are a nice bunch of expats and locals. All the bikes have a full rebuild so they run ok for a little thing. The only thing is they are slightly expensive compared to other places.
Having rode the rest of Asia on my 650 it was a bit painful getting on the 110 but still a bit of fun- at least down the hills in the twisty stuff.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12 Dec 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
I've just done exactly what the OP asked about: I bought a bike from Flamingo Travel in Hanoi, drove down Vietnam, through Cambodia and Thailand and am now in Kuala Lumpur.

Cambodia: at Tinh Bien – Phnom Den, no questions asked about the bike, just wanted my passport and 25 USD for the visa

Thailand: got refused at the Poipet border as my bike isn't registered in my name, so I went south to Pailin – Pong Nam Ron, where with a bit of patience (2 hours) I got all the paperwork to temporarily import my bike to Thailand. Here I needed the original registration (blue card), a letter from the "owner" saying I'm free to do with it as I like and my international driver's licence.

Malaysia: near Satun - Kaki Bukit, stamped out the bike at Thai customs, entered Malaysia without questions about the bike. I did get stopped at a police checkpoint in central Malaysia, but they were happy with my passport and international driver's licence.

All of this is done without any insurance btw.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Dec 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 1,731
Quote:
Originally Posted by capslock View Post
Thailand: got refused at the Poipet border as my bike isn't registered in my name, so I went south to Pailin – Pong Nam Ron, where with a bit of patience (2 hours) I got all the paperwork to temporarily import my bike to Thailand. Here I needed the original registration (blue card), a letter from the "owner" saying I'm free to do with it as I like and my international driver's licence.

----

All of this is done without any insurance btw.
Poipet-Aranyaprathet used to be a sh*thole. Been several years, since I last visited, but it appears very little has changed.

Remember, if you don´t have any traffic insurance, and you have an accident, where somebody else (or their property) gets badly hurt, then you are screwed. Over there you could of course be screwed, even if you HAVE insurance, because it may or may not help you in that situation. But that´s something to think about, and local jails are experiences, that most people want to avoid. Don´t mean to scare you of course, and good luck on your trip!
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Buying and registering a motorcycle in Chile timyarb Trip Paperwork 16 2 Jan 2018 19:55
Advice wanted for buying a bike in Bolivia ccrisfield South America 1 25 May 2016 18:59
Buying a bike in Argentina; questions to fill in the dods Suzpot South America 1 29 Jan 2013 23:59
Air freighting to Argentina, the definitive guide srileo Trip Transport 2 20 Oct 2012 04:38
Information wanted from experienced bikers in South America joentje100 South America 35 1 Jan 2010 04:00

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 19:56.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top