Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > West and South Asia
Buying a Minsk in Hanoi Buying a Minsk in Hanoi
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
West and South Asia From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

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


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 16 Jun 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: England.....
Posts: 9
Buying a Minsk in Hanoi
Hi guys, Im looking to buy a Minks in Hanoi, around $350-450 on or around the 29th of July! Please can you let me know if anyone is around that area looking to sell, or the name of a reliable dealer!

Also querying the possibility of crossing the borders into Laos/Cambodia/Thailand and Malaysia with it! Ive been reassured before it should be OK on such a small bike but a second opinion wouldn't go amiss!

Cheers guys, Charlie
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 16 Jun 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wessex, UK
Posts: 2,136
Hanoi backpackers
Hanoi backpackers had several outside for sale when I was there, I spoke to somebody who had bought a reasonable looking one with pannier frames for $300, he said it was fine.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 18 Jun 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cebu, Philippines
Posts: 25
have you ever heard of anyone crossing to China with a Minsk?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 1 Jul 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Schwaigern
Posts: 91
Met an Indian Guy living in Guangzhou who managed to do it. But he speaks fluent chinese, has a residency, drivers license and still needed to pay locals for smuggling it over the border. But good luck!

And Charlie&Smiler, lower that price, a lot. Most Minsk go for between 200-280 $. Those are of course the Backpackers and of course after you haggled them down from their 320$ dreams. Just do a little check on the bike, spot those 2-10 things that are always wrong and play on the mechanics card as most of the people riding in Vietnam ain't got any clue at all what's happening.

If you go to one of the shops you can expect to be asked for 400, but they go for around 350 with panniers and basic tools.

Not sure if you already heard of the site, but the adresses in the repair manuel and the stories are well worth some time: Minsk Club Vietnam ::: Everything you need to know about the Minsk in Vietnam

Have a great trip, the HCMH is an amazing Route and most times surprisingly almost empty as well.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 9 Jul 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 4
I have a minsk for sale !
Hello, I have a minsk for sale in hanoi but I can go with it untill Sapa if you're looking for one there. I have done the road from Saigon and it was just amazing ! I sale my minsk with sadness because I had a very good trip with it (if it was possible, I'd send it to me in France). It is a good motorbike. Never big problems (during about 2000 km), just sometimes little things to adjust (90% by myself, this motorbike is very easy to understand). What is normal. So a very reliable Minsk, what is not the case for all... I sale it with helmet, straps, a bottle of oil, rain clothes (pant and jacket), a few tools; a map of vietnam, a paper with translation in vietnamese of some meals (usefull in the contryside) for 370 $ in Hanoi, 400 in Sapa. Don't hesitate to ask me for more details or a picture. I can advise you for your itinerary and to give you good adresses on the road to sleep and eat good and cheap (never more than 5$ per night). It's a really terrific experience ! Guillaume
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 9 Jul 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 4
Motorbike Minsk for sale in hanoi (july 2010)
By the way, my email : markusklein@no-log.org Guillaume
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
anyone buying a minsk in hanoi in a rut West and South Asia 4 23 Nov 2007 12:02

 
 

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

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

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. 11-14
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 12:45.

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