Want to but a second hand 600cc in Thailand

**Jonathan Elliott** · #1 6 May 2004

Planning to go Thailand(Bangkok) in September and want to but a second hand 600cc Trailie or bike suitable for on and off road. Anyone got any suggestions of where to start looking either before or once I (and my girlfriend) arrive?

Any tips for traveling in S.E. Asia generally- quite lioke to hit some nice mountains to ride in!

Also looking for second hand DT125 in London?

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Jonathanrub

**Cameron** · #2 7 May 2004

How long are you going for? rentals are pretty cheap, and you can usually do a good deal for longer terms. Chiang Mai is a great base for access to the north (mountains). There is good info on riding in Thailand on www.gt-rider.com
Cheers..

**Mr. Ron** · #3 18 May 2004

Hello.
I agree with Cameron, start out in Chaing Mai. You'll find a motorcycle shop in the inner city that deals with used bikes, although i think you'll have a very hard time finding anything over 250cc. Motorbikes over 125cc have enormous import duties, so most are smuggled in as parts and assembled. This was my experience in 2001, but i did find an excellent XLR250 which i used for 2 months and sold before i left. Paid and sold for $1300usd. Good luck!