Tag Archives: Vietnam

Vietnam Motorbike Roadtrip
Asia, Countries, Vietnam
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Tips how to ride motorbike in Vietnam

In 2015 I did a motorbike tour in Vietnam. One of the best times in my life! The freedom and adventure are amazing. You never know what the next 10 minutes will bring. Break downs? Do you see cows or buffalows on the road? Nice sea views from the mountain? I love it!

Buy a motorbike in Vietnam

In Ho Chi Minh you can go to district one and buy your motorbike over there. You’ll find several motorbike shops. Most of the bikes you can buy are between $200 and $300. You can buy a new Honda win for $700. Tips for buying a motorbike in Vietnam. When you buy a motorbike in Vietnam you always get a ownership card of the motorbike. See here more tips about how to buy motorbike in Vietnam

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How buy motorbike Vietnam
Asia, Countries, Vietnam
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How to buy a motorbike Vietnam

Buy a motorbike in Hanoi / Buy a motorbike in Ho Chi Minh?

When you’re not a mechanic it is hard to get the right motorbike in Vietnam. in this article I want to give you some information how to buy a motorbike in Vietnam.

Where can you buy a motorbike in Vietnam?

The easiest places to buy and sell your motorbike are Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Because a lot of backpackers/travelers do the Ho Chi Ming Trail from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh or visa versa. In Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi you can get to District one and buy or sell your bike over there.

What do you need to know before you buy a motorbike in Vietnam?

Riding in the city’s and on the A1 highway is difficult but when you’re on the Ho Chi Ming Highway/ Trail it is easy riding. Always be focussed because the trucks and busses can driving on the wromg side of the road. But when you like riding a motorbike it is one of the best things you can do in Vietnam. But still when you know were you’re looking for it is a gable to pick the right bike. When you never drove a motorbike before take a lesson from a friend of colleague at the hostel.

Bought my motorbike in Vietnam

What to look do when you but your motorbike in Vietnam

  • Bluecard (framenumber, numberplate owner licence)
  • Tires (good profile)
  • No oil leak
  • Lights working? (Headlight, backlight, brakelight)
  • Indicators working? (Front and back?)
  • Motor sounds and runs oke? Even in nutral
  • No cheap repears visable
  • Is the rack sturdy enough
  • Are the handlebars stable
  • Are breakes working properly
  • How does the bike gear
  • Is the frame stable
  • How are the springs?
  • Make sure the chain is tight

Do the testdrive on the motorbike and check the list above. When you have other good tips about riding a motorbike in Vietnam write them in the comments.

I hope you’ve a good experience riding your bike in Vietnam!

 

 

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Vietnam Visa in Sihanoukville
Asia, Cambodia, Countries
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Vietnam visa in Sihanoukville

When you are in Sihanoukville and you’ve plans to go to Vietnam you can easily arrange your visa here. (better than do it in Phenom Pehn, because in Phenom pehn the visa will be send to Sihanoukville) You can arrange your visa yourself or let a travel agency do it. You can choose your own start date and how long your visa will be. One or three months.

Note: You can’t fix a visa on arrival so do it before you go to Vietnam.

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Travel, Travel Inspiration
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Travel Inspiration 3 Years of Travel in 3 Minutes

Includes scenes from India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Italy, the Vatican, Canada, US, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nepal, Indonesia and Croatia.

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