kok motors emailed me back and said it would be no problem for me to buy a used bike from them and if I arrive on the 24th December it will take 1-2 days to sort out :D.
hey maja, I will be spending my Christmas in KL if your still there, or if anyone else is there for a beeror 3

Sounds like you're having fun Maja. I did the HCM trail a couple of years ago and like yourself I did a couple of very long rides through the mountains. One memorable day was from the border town Lao Bao on to the '14' running close to the border and then branching off to Hoi An (it took me hours to find the right road into Hoi An) That ride was about 300km, it was a very lonely ride as unbeknown to me the road had in fact been closed because of landslips and I didn't see another vehicle all day. I had to drag the bike accross mud several times and was lucky to find fuel when I needed it.
Hoi An turned out to be my favourite place on that trip.

That's good news Kevin. I'll be doing the same thing in January, I'm looking for a KTM200, they seem to be going for about £2300 for the 2012 model.
KTM have dropped their prices in Thailand and hopefully in Malaysia too so maybe I'll get one even cheaper.
I noticed there are plenty of mopeds for just a few hundred pounds, I would avoid the automatic ones, they tend to be more difficult to repair and often have trouble with steep hills -especially when loaded up. Honda Waves are as good as anything and are easy to get repaired almost anywhere.

roo poo
 

Hi, jumping into this thread also as it answers some questions of mine. Planning 2/3 months in January. Buying two bikes in Malaysia and travelling into Thailand and Cambodia. Please can anyone tell me if it is possible to sell the bikes in Thailand at the end rather than coming back to Malaysia?
Also what documents will we need to cross borders along with the bikes papers?
Cheers

On my way!
 

Greetings from SFO! I'm between flights and soon to board for Hong Kong. Will arrive in HCMC at 7 p.m. PST Saturday (10 a.m. Sunday local time).

Will have a report on the buying experience as soon as I'm an owner.

Until then, keep the rubber side down...

Hi People, greetings from sweaty KL. Yesterday I went to KOK motors and bought a 2nd hand 150i Yamaha. The owner's son and a couple of his staff completed all the paperwork for me, transferring the ownership and then taxing and insuring my new mighty steed. This was completed in 1 day. KOK motors say that 1 day is normal for a new moto but a 2nd hand one is usually 2. So far I am well satisfied with the service I received and would recommend these guys.

Kevin, I now expect to be spending xmas probably in Penang or just over the Thai border, KL is just too oppressive and expensive to loiter in. I am aiming to make the HU meet in Chiang Mai and as my poor old body doesn't like long days any more I am doing it in little hops so if you are going to leave KL on the 26th you should catch me up abeam Bangkok. If you have any questions about moving around KL or accommodation, give me a PM. Ride safe.
p.s they also bought me lunch and drove me back to my hostel.

Hi Mike,

Great to hear that everything went well with your bike. Tried to call you a couple of time, but u were not in. I went to your hostel, and you're already out. Hope to see you somewhere soon. Enjoy.

no worries maja, if I don't catch up with you i'll see you at the meet at chiang mai. bier

Hi Kevin, I'm still waiting in KL, no problem buying the moto but and it can be a big but, I am still waiting for the side pannier mounts and the mounting bracket. Kok motors rang this morning to tell me they will arrive tomorrow. The paperwork for the moto was completed on the 4th, tomorrow is the 14th. I didn't see any pannier mounts on any of the motos in Kok's so if you are going to need them an e-mail to Sunny motos might be in order. Ride safe.

thanks for that maja but I'm ok and just going to tie a large waterproof holdall on the back and throw a pacsafe net over it. cant wait to go now and am excited for my first time in asia.. in fact I'm starting to pack my bag tonight as I'm away in work for the next 3 days..
soon to be :palm::scooter::Dbeer:mchappy::D

hey guys, ive just arrived in kl for xmas and i am also looking for a second hand honda wave type thing! can anyone help me as im not too bright and this is all very confusing for me! haha. and maybe meet up for a beer aswell would be cool. cheers, jono. my number is 0176615977

Hey jono, I'm sitting in bkk waiting on my flight to KL. I, m landing at 19.40. Where you staying? I got nothing booked and will be going tomorrow to find my used honda so maybe we can join..... I'm a beginner also so dont expect much. :welcome:
I have spoken to kok motors through email and they will sort bike paperwork and I, m going there tomorrow. Maja just purchased from them without problem and maybe we get discount buying 2:thumbup1:

Hi Guys, a bit of advice about heading north. Take the quickest way to Highway E1 north, motos don't pay at the tolls except fr RM1.20 for the bridge to Penang and the traffic away from the big centres is light. If you want to get a 60 day visa for Thailand you will need to go to, I would suggest, to the Thai consulate in Georgetown Penang, (N5°25´29.1 E100°18' 20.1) give your passport into the consulate at 10.30 along with RM110 + 2 pp sized photos and a photocopy of your pp and the application form which you get for free at the office. A good place to stay in Georgetown is the SYOK backpackers (5°25'11.6 100°19'58.6), I think, right at the top of Chulia St, the staff are amazing well aware of what you need and you can get the bikes inside. Crossing into Thailand you will need the moto registration doc but if you have bought your 60 day visa beforehand, no more money, after you get your temporary import doc, the Thai insurance office is directly in front and 60 days will cost RM45. I'm presently in Thung Song just up highway 41 and slowly drifting north at about 200k per day. See you in Chiang Mai if not sooner. Say hi to Calvin at Kok for me and tell him so far so good.Ride safe.

Big tip.. dont stay at oasis guest house in chinatown KL its a bit untidy if I, m kind. Was late getting here sonjust grabbed something but will move on tomorrow.

Try Explorers GH 126 Jalan H.S.Lee, friendly and clean. Ride safe.