driveout Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) So I am now planing to buy a Honda click 125cc click on Facebook marketplace in Thailand. What should I know and be careful with before buying a motorcycle on marketplace? Should I go to a motorcycle repair shop and check it up before i buy it or is it bad to ask that in Thailand? I know that I need COR but do I need it before I buy it? How about insurance? Thanks for your time and answers! Edited June 28, 2023 by driveout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 There is a motor vehicle forum. One of the mods will move thread for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyFarang Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Only buy a bike if it has a green book. If you intend to buy it meet with the seller at the DLT, let them check the papers etc., and if they say everything is ok then hand over the money. Have somebody who has experience with riding these bikes do the test ride, if it just feels like crap when riding it might be quite expensive (in relation to the cost of the bike) to fix and I would just look for another bike. After the test ride check if the forks or shocks are leaking oil, these are the more expensive parts to fix. If it has LED headlights check that they are in good condition, as well as the tachometer, also relatively expensive. The only expensive thing left is the engine, but to tell if it has been flooded, or was run with too little oil is impossible to tell without taking the engine apart. If it runs smooth you are probably good to go, but there is always a bit of risk left. The other stuff is cheap to fix and not much to worry about. Condition of tires, brakes etc. gives you room for negotiation, but it's all not really expensive. If the current tires look like they would need replacing ask for a 1000 baht discount for this, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Probably overkill for what you need, but this video gives you a good idea about some things to check. I'm sure you can figure out what isn't present and therefore doesn't need checking. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveout Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, FriendlyFarang said: Only buy a bike if it has a green book. If you intend to buy it meet with the seller at the DLT, let them check the papers etc., and if they say everything is ok then hand over the money. Have somebody who has experience with riding these bikes do the test ride, if it just feels like crap when riding it might be quite expensive (in relation to the cost of the bike) to fix and I would just look for another bike. After the test ride check if the forks or shocks are leaking oil, these are the more expensive parts to fix. If it has LED headlights check that they are in good condition, as well as the tachometer, also relatively expensive. The only expensive thing left is the engine, but to tell if it has been flooded, or was run with too little oil is impossible to tell without taking the engine apart. If it runs smooth you are probably good to go, but there is always a bit of risk left. The other stuff is cheap to fix and not much to worry about. Condition of tires, brakes etc. gives you room for negotiation, but it's all not really expensive. If the current tires look like they would need replacing ask for a 1000 baht discount for this, etc. Great tips, i will do that! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) If just for knocking around town, DECO offers new MB starting at <฿30k. You won't be going far or fast (top end), but doesn't get any cheaper to buy & own new. Some with removable batteries if needing. DECO Edited June 29, 2023 by KhunLA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerlou47 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I bought a Honda 650 used had it for about 15 years, when I went to sell it I was told the numbers did not match! UGH Just about had to give it away. I got screwed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusts Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, bikerlou47 said: I bought a Honda 650 used had it for about 15 years, when I went to sell it I was told the numbers did not match! UGH Just about had to give it away. I got screwed. Didn't you register the green book under your name...? The DLT checks the number plate and chasis number with all the paperwork at that time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 23 hours ago, Agusts said: Didn't you register the green book under your name...? The DLT checks the number plate and chasis number with all the paperwork at that time... Yeah doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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